FAQs
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Where can I park for the Night Before and Day After?
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Public Parking will be located at: 1120 West Lunt Ave, Chicago IL 60626 This is a paid lot, two block away from the house right on the lake. Please follow posted signs to pay for parking at the machine in the lot.
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Where can I park at the Stadium for the Ceremony?
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Stadium Club entrance; This is located in the Southwest corner of the ballpark, between gates 2 & 3. Entrance to the parking lots are off 35th street.
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Is there a shuttle?
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If you are staying at the Double Tree or Palmer House, the shuttle will pick you up between 4:15p-4:45p. If you are staying at the W, the shuttle will pick you up between 4:55p-5:15p This is going to be a private shuttle, the company is called "Signature." Please look for a sign that indicates the "Hansen - Smith-Newcomb Wedding." Make sure to grab a cold beverage as you get on the bus At the end of the event we only have the shuttle until 12, so if you are having the time of your life and forget you will have to get home on your own. Uber is a great thing
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What should I wear?
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Weather in Chicago is like Bermuda and Siberia had a baby. Friday and Sunday will be a come as you are attire, we know people are coming from all corners of the country, so we understand the struggle of getting here. We want everyone able to attend so please come no matter the dress. Saturday is dressy but not formal. Pull out that cute dress and shirt/slacks, whatever you will feel good in. Don't forget good shoes- we want you to DANCE. Also, don't forget, whatever you wear will likely be in pictures on Grandma's wall for the next decade, pick your outfit accordingly
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Will there be a coat check?
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Yes! There will be a coat check. Please reference the earlier FAQ, Chicago is like Bermuda and Siberia had a baby, it could be 75 and sunny or 30 and snowing. Please bring what you need to be comfortable This includes if you need to check a bag
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Will I be outside?
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Ceremony and reception will be completely indoors at the Stadium Club. Friday and Sunday are outdoor/indoor possibilities.
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When does the carpet cutting, knee slapping, libation having, celebration of happiness end?
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This event ends at 11pm. However, if this is still not enough for those degenerates out there, we will be having an after party celebration at Timothy O'Tooles, which is a notorious local bar. This is a 5am bar (yes you read that right) we are not responsible for the poor decisions you make after the event.