How can I RSVP?
Please RSVP by searching for your name on the RSVP page of our wedding website once it opens up.
What is the dress code?
Cocktail attire is recommended for our wedding. For women, this might look like a midi dress or jumpsuit. For men, suits are great, but you're also welcome to skip the jacket or tie for a more relaxed option. If you like a little more fashion direction, feel free to dress in deeper, darker fall colors and incorporate fabrics like velvet and satin to match the overall theme of our wedding day!
Will there be any events to attend on Friday, November 1st?
All guests are welcome to join us at Ranalli's Lincoln Park at 1925 N Lincoln Ave for a welcome party starting at 7pm on Friday, November 1st.
Will there be any events to attend on Sunday, November 3rd?
All guests are welcome to join us at Fatpour Tap Works - Wicker Park (2005 W Division St) starting at 11:30am to watch Sunday football. We will stay through the duration of the Bears game which starts at 3:05pm CST. We have the Morrison Room reserved upstairs at Fatpour, with plenty of room for luggage for those who may want to stop by on their way to O'Hare or Midway to catch their flight home.
I'm visiting from out of town. What can I do while I'm in Chicago?
Check out the Things to Do page of our wedding website for some suggestions on how to spend your spare time around our favorite city!
What time should I arrive to the ceremony?
Please plan to arrive around 4:30pm to get settled before the processional begins at 5pm. Pre-ceremony welcome drinks will be served!
Is there parking available at the wedding venue?
Yes! Complimentary on-site gated parking is available to all of our guests. Free street parking directly outside the venue is available if the parking lot is full.
Will transportation be provided to get to the wedding venue?
There will be one bus provided to shuttle guests from The Gwen to Walden at 4pm. The bus will be available on a first come, first served basis. If you do not make it in time for the bus, we recommend using Uber or Lyft, which are both readily available.
Will transportation be provided after the wedding?
There will be a bus provided to shuttle guests from Walden to The Gwen at 10pm. The last bus that will shuttle guests from Walden to The Gwen will leave at 10:35pm. Once the wedding concludes at 11:30pm, the final bus of the evening will shuttle guests to the after-party at Damen Tavern. There will be no final stop at The Gwen on the 11:30pm shuttle, so we recommend using Uber or Lyft if you do not plan to attend the after-party.
Can I bring my kids?
Unfortunately, due to space constraints we are unable to accommodate children at our wedding.
Can I bring a guest?
All guests will be indicated on your invitations and the RSVP page on our website either by name or by an “and guest" indication.
When will the reception end? Will there be an after-party?
The reception ends at 11:30pm. After party will take place at Brian & Alex's favorite bar in Chicago - Damen Tavern (701 N Damen Ave). Don't forget that our wedding falls on daylight savings, so we get 1 extra hour to celebrate the night away!
What's your wedding hashtag?
We couldn't help but pay homage to the greatest wizard of our generation... #alfoundhergoldensich