We don’t really have a dress code, but we personally plan to unleash our inner fairy princes. Wear something that makes you feel pretty and don’t hesitate to play with an ethereal fairy/elf-inspired aesthetic! Think elements like lace, brocade, flowy fabrics, capes, flower crowns, woodsy themes like trees and vines, feathers, etc - but bear in mind that this isn't a costume party, so we will be avoiding actual costume pieces such as prosthetic ears, wings, and other such items. You're also totally welcome to wear normal human clothes of course! If you have any questions or want to run something by someone, you're welcome to reach out to Finch directly!

Please be mindful that we are holding our event at an arboretum, in the evening, near the end of tick and mosquito season. We recommend wearing tall socks and long pants as appropriate, and that you avoid straying off the paths into tall grass or foliage if you decide to explore other areas of the arboretum. We will also be providing a natural, non-DEET bug repellent and encourage everyone to use it!

No 😅 Wedding gift registries are typically intended to help a couple get started on their new life together, but we've already lived together for several years and have a lot of (maybe even too much) stuff! You are more than welcome to bring a physical gift if there's something specific that you'd like us to have, but we are requesting cash gifts to be put toward a down payment on our future home. Otherwise, if you'd rather not gift cash, we'd also be perfectly happy with donations in our name to a charity such as PAWS Chicago, Planned Parenthood, or Point of Pride!

Finch would like very much to not be misgendered on their wedding day. To make this into a fun game, we will be instituting a suggested $5 donation to the couple's honeymoon fund OR Point of Pride for any instance of misgendering that happens during the event! All members of the wedding party will be equipped with QR codes that link to our "Misgendering Jar" - think of it like a swear jar. We will also be providing name/pronoun stickers for everyone, so we encourage you to be aware of (and respect) everyone else's pronouns too!

Before dinner there will be several passed hors d'oeuvres, including bacon wrapped dates, tequila lime shrimp, and caprese skewers. Dinner will start with a salad course. Then, other than the three entree choices listed in the RSVP form (chicken asiago/filet mignon/seasonal veggie napoleon), dinner will be served with a side of green beans and truffle mashed potatoes. Afterward we will have a selection of gluten free cakes!

We're striving to make this event as accessible as possible, so please don't hesitate to reach out to Finch directly to ask about (or request) something specific! That said, the venue does have ramp entrances and handicap-accessible parking spots. For our event specifically, we will have a sensory decompression space with low lighting, stim toys, puzzles, etc so that anyone who needs to take a break can do so in peace.

The ceremony and reception will be held at the Morton Arboretum's Thornhill Education Center. The Arboretum is a forest preserve with extended grounds and gardens. Wedding guests are granted free access to the Arboretum for the entire day on 10/25/24; simply inform the gate attendant that you are there for the Albright/Bertram wedding to be granted entry. You may enter and leave the Arboretum as many times as you wish that day, so if you want to check out the other areas or hit up their cafe earlier in the day, you're welcome to!

Yes! We have reserved a block of rooms at the Lisle Hyatt Regency, which is directly across from Morton Arboretum. Check out the "Travel" page for more information!

There is open parking at the main building of the Arboretum, but it's a long walk from there to Thornhill Education Center where we will be holding our ceremony. We recommend driving over - the Education Center has its own parking lot, where you can park for free as an attendee of our event.

As much as we love all of your kiddos, we have decided that it would be best to keep this event child-free. There are a number of reasons, including but not limited to the late-night timing of the event, the nature of the venue, the presence of alcohol (and possibly cannabis), and overall to minimize the possibility of chaos or disruptions. Please know that this is not personal toward anyone - we just have sensory issues and anxiety, and feel that this is the best option for our wedding!