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Vanessa & Dillon

September 16, 2023 • Rockford, IL

Vanessa & Dillon

September 16, 2023 • Rockford, IL

Q + A

Can I bring a guest/date?

We, unfortunately, cannot accommodate additional guests. Due to limited capacity, we can only allow the people named on your invitation.

Are kids invited?

No, this is an adult-only event.Although we love your little ones, both the ceremony and reception will be for adults only. We hope you understand and enjoy your night off with us!

What is the dress code?

We would love to see our friends and family dress up with us! The dress code for our wedding is black tie optional. Ladies can wear floor length, or midi formal dresses. Gentlemen can wear a suit & tie or tux. *please no jeans, t-shirts, or sneakers

Are there any colors to avoid wearing?

We kindly ask that you avoid colors traditionally reserved for the bride ~ White, Ivory, and cream. Please avoid wearing dusty blue. As that color is reserved for the bridesmaids. The groom will be in a gray suite.

Is your wedding inside or outside?

Both - Our ceremony is outside under a heated and illuminted pavilion. Our reception will be indoors.

Will the bar be cash or open?

It's on us! (mostly). The bar during the cocktail hour and reception will be an open bar. The bar at the after-party from 12 to 1:30 am will be a cash bar.

What happens after the ceremony?

The wedding party and close family will take pictures. We have the garden reserved until 7 pm, in that time we urge our guests to take pictures and enjoy the beautiful garden. From there, we will head to the cocktail hour where there will be drinks and hors d'oeuvres.