Smoking?
Smoking and vaping are not allowed in any buildings or pavilions. Designated outside smoking areas will be provided.
Pets?
No dogs allowed in the nature preserve except for service animals in accordance to the Glenview Park District Service Animal Policy.
Drones?
Use of drones is strictly prohibited in the nature preserve
Parking?
Onsite parking available. The nearby hotels provide shuttles to and from The Grove.
Food?
Dinner will be served buffet style.
Appetizers: jumbo shrimp cocktail, mini beef empanadas.
Main dishes: lobster ravioli, flank steak.
Sides: Caesar salad, mashed potatoes, grilled vegetables.
Dessert: flourless chocolate cake, tbd wedding cake
Alcohol?
This is a dry site. Just kidding! Alcohol will be open bar and will include selections of liquor, beer, wine, and sodas. Shots are prohibited.
Weather?
The ceremony and reception are planned to be held outside. In cases of inclement weather the ceremony may be held inside the main house. The reception pavilion is covered and has the option to close off the "windows".
Dancing?
Yes, dancing is required :)
Health
We are not going to ask folks to wear masks, but we would appreciate if everyone attending has been vaccinated to try to avoid a spreader event, and to not attend if you are not feeling well.
Attire?
Semi-formal or dressy-casual
Hotel?
Nearby hotels are listed below. Rooms have been blocked at the Hilton Northbrook. If the room blocks are filled when you try to book, contact Lauren about blocking more rooms.
Time?
The ceremony will start at 5:00 pm. The reception will start after a cocktail hour and formal photo session. All events are onsite. The reception will end at 11:00pm.
RSVP?
There is a RSVP link here on the website. Use that and search/type your name to find your reservation. Please RSVP by July 23rd.