We initially wanted to have a small intimate ceremony, but we realized we have WAY too many loved ones for that, so we decided to keep the ceremony small and then PARTY with everyone :)
Anything!!! We love fashion and we will be expressing ourselves through our clothes, so we would love you to do the same! No rules or expectations! Please be your fabulous self "I'm not worried about being outshined *hair flip* -Nora
The ceremony is a standing event with limited seating. If you think you may need to be seated for the 30ish minutes that is the ceremony please reach out to us and we can make accommodations.
Again, no rules! Please express yourself! Wear shoes for grass or get heel protectors if you would like to wear heels.
Good question... The reception is about an hour and a half from downtown Chicago via car or train, so staying in the city and getting to the reception from Chicago is feasible. Likewise, if you stay in the suburbs you could travel downtown to experience the fabulous city of Chicago! Please reach out to Nora and Philip if you need advice on this!
Yes you can! It will be your responsibility to keep them safe and entertained! There is a small beach and lake, so if your kiddos want to play in the sand or water, I would recommend bringing a change of clothes. If you anticipate your kiddo wanting to swim, please bring them a life jacket or contact Nora ahead of time so I can confirm we have one for them. Also! This is a drug and alcohol friendly reception, so only bring your kiddos if you are comfortable with that Lastly, my father has a BEAUTIFUL garden full of fruits and veggies, please ask your kiddos to refrain from running through his garden or picking anything.. it may be very tempting
If you are coming from out of state you may not be aware, but marijuana is legal in Illinois. We are a weed friendly family, so weed in any form is welcome at our wedding. If you will be smoking, please do so respectfully. Any THC infused treats or drinks will be kept at the bar and clearly labeled. You may also bring your own. I know we said drug friendly, but please keep it to legal substances only :)
We have many loved ones from diverse backgrounds. We expect everyone to be treated with the utmost respect. Some of our guests may be queer or gender queer. I would expect a beautiful fluid presentation of gender that some people may not be used to. Please make an effort to use people's pronouns correctly and not to assume anyone's identity based on how they are dressed or styled. Nora's pronouns are she/they so you can call them she, her, they, or them! We want everyone to come and express their authentic selves, if anyone makes another guest feel uncomfortable or unsafe we will have to ask you to leave :( which would be so sad.