The ceremony will begin promptly at 2:00pm at Cantigny in Wheaton at the East Lawn (please see note below about arrival time). The ceremony will be over by 2:30pm and then guests will have some free time until the reception/cocktail hour begins at 6:00pm at Drury Lane Events in Oak Brook. If you are staying at the Hilton Suites hotel (we have a block of rooms here) feel free to check into your hotel and/or hang at the hotel bar which opens at 4:00pm. Guests can also visit the Lounge/Lucille Restaurant bar within Drury Lane Events before the reception.
What time should I arrive for the ceremony?
The ceremony will begin at 2:00pm. Please arrive at least 20-30 minutes prior to the ceremony to allow time for parking and finding your seat. The East Lawn ceremony location is a bit of a walk from the parking lot. After parking at Cantigny, follow the signs for Jessica Stewart and Robert Poznanski wedding.
If you have mobility issues, please let us know ahead of time. There will be venue representatives ready to transport any guests via golf cart, but please give us a heads up before the wedding day, so they know how many to expect.
Where do I park?
The ceremony location (Cantigny) has free on-site parking. The reception location (Drury Lane Events) has free overnight parking available in the parking garage next to the venue. If you need to leave a car overnight at Cantigny, please inform Rob & Jess as we are providing a list of vehicles to their security team. Cars can be picked up on Sunday starting at 9:00am when the park opens.
How far is the ceremony location (Cantigny) to the reception location (Drury Lane Events)?
The reception venue is about a 20 minute drive from the ceremony location.
What is the dress code?
We'd love to see our family and friends get dressed up for our big day! Dress to impress in your best formal cocktail attire. The ceremony will be in the grass, so heels are not recommended as they will sink! Bring the heels for the reception later on :).
Can I bring a guest/date?
We are only able to accommodate the guests formally invited on your wedding invitation. If you received a plus one, they will appear under your name when you RSVP. Thank you for understanding and please reach out with any questions.
Are kids allowed?
Invitations will be specific and will include the names of children who are invited. However, we encourage you to use this evening as a "night out" for yourself!
Will there be an open bar?
Yes! The drinks are on us for our reception (6:00pm-12:00am) but the after party will switch to a cash/credit bar in The Lounge from 12:00am-2:00am. If you are not staying overnight at the hotel, we encourage you to Uber/Lyft to and from the venue. Please make sure you have a way to get home safely.
Will the wedding be indoors or outdoors?
The ceremony will be outdoors at Cantigny in the grass (ladies - choose your shoes wisely, heels will sink!) In case of rain, the venue has an alternative ceremony location indoors that will be used. The reception will be indoors at Drury Lane Events.