Amanda & Thomas

August 24, 2024 • West Chicago, IL

Amanda & Thomas

August 24, 2024 • West Chicago, IL

1. Can I bring a guest?

We both have very large families. In the interest of safety and limited hangar space, we will only able to accommodate those listed on your invitation. If your invitation includes a guest, you may bring another person. Our wedding is strictly RSVP only. In the event that we have spots open up as people decline, we may be able to make accommodations for a guest, but it is not guaranteed at this time.

2. What should I wear? Is there a dress code?

The dress code for our wedding is semi-formal/elegant attire. The reception will be half outdoors so we recommend wearing something light and breathable.

3. What will the weather be like this time of year?

Chicago-land weather can be unpredictable! August can be warm and sunny, or cloudy and rainy, so please prepare for either condition and check the weather a few days beforehand!

4. Where are the ceremony and the reception taking place?

The ceremony will be at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Lenox, IL. The reception will be at a private hangar Dupage Airport in West Chicago, IL.

5. Does your wedding have a theme?

Our wedding is aviation themed. The color scheme is blush pink, sage green, white peony and gold.

6. What should I do if I can’t make it?

You will be missed! If you can not make it to the wedding, please let us know as soon as possible and RSVP “no,” so we can plan accordingly.

7. Are children welcome?

Children who are listed on invitations are welcome to attend the ceremony. However, only children in the wedding party will be able to attend the reception afterwards.

8. Can I take and post pictures of the wedding on social media?

We hired a professional photographer (shoutout to Jeremy Garza with Outward Visuals) for our ceremony and reception. We ask that you please do not take any photos during the ceremony. At the reception, we encourage guests to take and post pictures on to their social media channels, our only request is that you tag each photo with our wedding hashtag #amandatommy2024 so we can keep track of all of your pictures!

9. Will the wedding be indoors or outdoors?

The wedding ceremony will be indoors. The reception will be primarily semi-indoors and outdoors. Please dress accordingly and prepare for the heat.

11. What type of food will be served at your wedding?

We will be serving traditional Italian Style Cuisine with salad, pasta, chicken and meat. We will also be serving traditional Puerto Rican food from Ponce Food Truck. There will also be an appetizer/snack table, dessert table, and several drink options including full bar service by Miss Liz's Mobile Bartending!

12. Where should we bring/send our wedding gift?

Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift we could ask for! If you would like to honor us with a gift, please have it delivered to our home in Wichita as we will be flying to Chicago in a small aircraft, we won’t be able to take gifts home! Please see the wedding registry details for the address. A wedding card box will be at our reception.

13. Can more guests come to the reception after dinner is served?

No. The wedding events are by invitation only.

14. Will transportation between the ceremony and reception be provided?

Unfortunately transportation will not be provided for guests due to our limited budget.

1 John 4:12: No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.