FAQs

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When should I RSVP by?

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We ask that you kindly RSVP by October 1, 2022

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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

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The ceremony will begin promptly at 1pm. Arrival is suggested anytime from 12:30p-1pm.

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Is there a dress code?

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As the ceremony will be in a Catholic church, MODEST dress is required. Ladies, please cover your shoulders, décolletage and back and avoid short hemlines. For the reception, formal attire/black tie optional is requested. Floor length evening or ball gowns and suits or tuxedos is the recommended wardrobe for all guests.

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Are kids welcome?

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While certain children will be in attendance as honored bridal party members, the reception will be adults only. We respectfully request no children under 16 at the reception.

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Do you have any hotel recommendations?

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A hotel room block has been reserved at the Sheraton Suites Chicago O'hare. The link to book a hotel room at a discounted rate can be found on the Travel/Accommodations page of this website.

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I have a food allergy, can I make a special request?

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Yes, certain measures have been made to ensure vegetarian options are in our menu, but if you have a specific food allergy, please feel free to reach out to the bride or groom to ensure you will be served a yummy meal according to your specific dietary needs.

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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?

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A parking lot is available for St Mary of the Angels that is free of charge. This entrance can be accessed off of Hermitage, just south of the church. At Moonlight Studios, metered street parking around the venue is available, however complimentary valet parking will be available at the venue for all of our guests. Please note that the venue entrance will be approximately 150ft away from the valet stand. A coat check will be available to hold any alternate footwear, in addition to jackets and outerwear.

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Is there transportation to and from the hotels to the ceremony?

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There will be no transportation provided to or from the hotels. However, a discounted rate has been provided for all guests of the wedding at Budget Car Rental and Hertz Car Rental. Please see the Travel/Accommodations page for more information.

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Are there any other events that I should know about around the wedding?

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There will be a Welcome BBQ on Thursday, October 20 and a Good bye Brunch on Sunday October 23. Please see the Timeline page for more information.

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How far away is the hotel from the airport?

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Chicago has 2 main airports - O'hare and Midway. The Sheraton Suites Chicago O'hare is near the O'hare Airport, as the name denotes. If booking flights, it is suggested that you fly into Chicago through O'hare Airport for ease of check in to the hotel. The hotel is 3.1 mi from the airport, or approximately a 10 min drive.

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How far is the hotel from the church?

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The Sheraton Suites is approximately 14 mi from St Mary of the Angels. This is approximately a 30 min drive and the church is conveniently located directly off of the Armitage exit on I-90 (Kennedy Expressway).

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How far is the church from the reception venue?

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St Mary of the Angels church is approximately 2 mi away from Moonlight Studios, which is approximately a 10 min drive south. Metered street parking is available, however complimentary valet parking will be available for all of our guests. Please see the Travel/Accommodations page for more information.

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Will we be outdoors? Should I bring a jacket?

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The ceremony and the reception will both be indoors. It will be fall in Chicago, which calls for cool, crisp weather and, at times, rain and high wind. A coat check will be readily available for coats, umbrellas, goulashes and any other outerwear you would like to keep safe.

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Do I have to be vaccinated to attend?

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To keep the bride, groom and all of our loved ones safe, we insist that all of our guests be fully vaccinated. We strongly request that those traveling via airplane consider scheduling a PCR test upon landing. Links to local Walgreens and CVS that provide free COVID-19 PCR tests are provided and/or can be scheduled for you, if you would like. We may also request that you take a rapid COVID-19 test prior to entering the reception venue. If this comes to fruition, we will provide the rapid tests for all of our guests. Masks are highly encouraged and will be readily available during the ceremony and there is plenty of room to maintain social distancing at the church.

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Are you registered? Where?

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We have not created a registry for our wedding. Instead, if you would like to give a gift, we would greatly appreciate a monetary contribution to our new home fund, as we are saving up to purchase a house.

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What happens after the ceremony? Will there be a reception?

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After the ceremony at St. Mary of the Angels, the bridal party will be taking pictures at the church for, at max, 30 minutes and then proceeding to other locations to continue pictures. After photos, guests can head to the reception venue, Moonlight Studios, starting at 3:30p for scheduled entertainment, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Formal dinner will be served at 6pm followed by festivities and dancing.

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Will there be an open bar?

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You bet your bottom, there will be!!!

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Can I take and post pictures of the wedding on social media? Do you have a wedding hashtag?

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YES! Please use our wedding hashtag #ForRichardsForPoorer to ensure we can see all of your photos from the wedding. We ask that, during the ceremony, you are mindful of keeping the aisle clear of cell phones and out of sight line to avoid blocking any important shots the photographers are trying to get.