FAQs

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Why are you having a wedding?

Answer

We've built a wonderful life together, and we want to celebrate it with all the people we love, and to thank you for your care, support, and patience-- and we want the people we care about to meet each other! Vanessa: And I want to have some happy crying time in front of other people. I thrill at the prospect! Chelsea: And I want our cats to know we're in it for the long haul.

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Are you still planning on getting married in October?

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We hope so, but we're just not sure. We're going to re-evaluate near the end of June, and will let you know around then if we need to make a change of plans. The good news: if it IS safe to gather and mingle, we're all going to be ready for one hell of a party. In the meantime, confinement at home is a great opportunity to perfect your dance moves.

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Can you accommodate my food restrictions?

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Yes! Just let us know, and we'll make sure you're taken care of. If you are pescatarian or vegetarian, we already have you covered-- the meal will be pescatarian (sorry, carnivores).

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Are children invited?

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Kiddos are welcome! Especially if they can party!

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How can I help?

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Get excited, and add some of your favorite dance party tunes to this playlist: https://tinyurl.com/vmz7cjy

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How should I get to the venue? Is there parking?

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Getting to Bottom Lounge by transit is easy: take the Green or Pink Line to Ashland, the 9 bus to Ashland & Lake, or the 30 Bus to Madison & Throop. All stops are a very short walk from the venue. There are a number of Divvy bike share stations nearby ;-) The area has plenty of street parking. The venue has a small lot, though that may be full if there's a band playing downstairs on the same night.

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Where is the after-party?

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Our wedding is the upstairs of a music venue + bar. Join us downstairs to continue the celebration! We expect the party to after party transition to happen around 11 pm, but stay tuned.

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Which airport should I fly into?

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Either! Midway is 30min from downtown via the Orange Line, and O'Hare is 40min from downtown via the Blue Line.

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What's the dress code?

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We're getting married at a bar with both indoor and outdoor areas. We suggest cocktail attire, but wear whatever makes you comfortable.