8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
We will be meeting at the Gather Bar in the lobby of The Renaissance Hotel. Whether you're from out of town or live locally, stop by to say hi and grab a drink. We would love to see you! Guests staying at the Renaissance Hotel and Hyatt Regency have drink tickets in their welcome bags that can be used during the welcome event only.
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Please consider wearing comfortable shoes as the ceremony site is a bit of a walk from the parking lot.
Guests receive complimentary parking at Cantigny for the wedding ceremony. When entering Cantigny Park (Winfield Rd), inform the parking booth staff you are here for a wedding. Proceed forward and veer left to the Visitor Center parking lot. The ceremony will take place outside.There will be signs to point you in the right direction. If you require assistance due to limited mobility please arrive 30 minutes prior to the ceremony and wait in the visitor center for on-site transportation provided. The park and gardens are great for photos so feel free to stick around after the ceremony! Please also visit the "Things To Do" section for recommendations on bars and restaurants to visit in between the ceremony and reception. In the unfortunate case of inclement weather, there will be a backup ceremony site located indoors.
5:30 pm - 11:45 pm
Attire: Cocktail/Formal (please no jeans)
Cocktail hour will begin at 5:30pm. There will be cocktails and passed hors d'oeuvres. Dinner will be served following cocktail hour. While we love little ones, our wedding is going to be an adults-only event so that everyone can relax and enjoy the evening. We appreciate you making arrangements ahead of time and leaving the kids at home so you can celebrate with us.