Food
What are the entree options?
We will be serving grilled dark meat chicken cutlets with wild mushroom risotto, red snapper with parsnip and grapefruit, and grilled cauliflower steak with rich tomato coulis. All entrees will be served with grilled vegetables, and all entrees are equally delicious!
I have dietary restrictions beyond kosher. What can I eat?
Our entree options are poultry, fish, or vegetarian. The entire event will be dairy-free, and the fish option will be gluten-free. If you need further accomodation, please make sure to take care of yourself so you can dance with us!
Will there be any dairy at your wedding?
Nope!
Under which hashgacha is your caterer?
Our caterer is under CRC kosher supervision.
RSVP
I received the invitation! How do I RSVP?
If you received an online invitation: click either "Will Attend" or "Will Not Attend." These options will also lead you to the entree options.
If you received a paper invitation: Please fill out the RSVP card and return it in the pre-addressed envelope included with the invitation.
I forgot to RSVP! What do I do?
Repent.
No, but please let us know AS SOON AS POSSIBLE so we can include you on our day! Email us at dallalzavell@gmail.com or message us privately.
We are so excited to join your celebration! Can I bring a plus-one?
We are so excited to see you! Due to our capacity limitations, please refrain from bringing a friend unless your invitation specified otherwise.
Gifts
We would love to give you a gift! Where can we send it?
Thank you so much! Please email us at dallalzavell@gmail.com for a physical address.
We would love to get you a gift from your registry! Where can we find it?
Thank you so much! You can find our registry under the "Registry" tab on this website.
Venue
Is there parking at or near the venue?
Yes, there is parking at the venue and on the residential streets nearby. See the map below!
Is your venue wheelchair accessible?
Yes!
Will the event be indoors or outdoors?
Weather permitting, we will be having our ceremony outdoors and move indoors for dinner and dancing. Weather not permitting, we will be having all events indoors at the same venue. Please plan appropriately.
Travel
Will transportation be provided to the venue?
There will not be transportation provided. However, the UP-N (Union Pacific North) Metra public train line runs from downtown Chicago (Ogilvie Transportation Center (OTC)) all the way north, stopping a couple blocks from our venue. If taking the Metra, disembark at the Winnetka stop to join us!
This is my first real visit to Chicago! What is there to do?
Welcome! There are so many options, where do we start...
Food: Two fabulous kosher options include Ken's Diner (classic diner-style burgers, wraps, and sandwiches) and Emma's Bagel Cafe (dairy brunch and lunch options)
Outdoor Experiences: The Chicago Botanic Gardens are gorgeous, especially in the summertime! Downtown has Millenium Park (the Bean, Lurie Garden, Maggie Daley Park) and Buckingham Fountain.
Museums: If you're downtown anyway, check out the Art Institute of Chicago (across the street from Millenium Park!). More notable places to visit include the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Museum of Science and Industry, and the Adler Planetarium.
For Fun: The Willis Tower Skydeck experience... check it out if you like heights!
There is always something happening! Concerts, art shows, check it out!
Do you have a hotel block reserved?
Please see the travel tab!
Miscellaneous
What is the dress code for your wedding?
Officially, the dress code is cocktail. Unofficially, wear something dressy that makes you feel great :)
I've never been to a Jewish wedding before. What do I need to know?
Happy to be your first! We will have programs at the event that detail what is happening.
We see the start time of 5PM on your invitation. What time is the chuppah?
The invitation states 5PM; please arrive in a timely manner. The entire event is expected to be about 5-6 hours.
You both look stunning! Can we take pictures?
You are welcome to take pictures of us and with us! However, during our ceremony, we will request all devices to be put away - you wouldn't want to get in the way of the amazing photographers and videographers we hired!
My children were invited as well. Will there be babysitting?
There will not be babysitting at our event.