How do I submit my RSVP?

Look up your invitation here. Your invitation is addressed to those invited. Please do not assume additional guests are included. Please do not contact us requesting additional guests to attend (see the next question and answer if you still have a question about this).

I didn’t get a plus one. Can I have one?

No. There is no space. Tremendous thought went into our guest list. Our immediate extended families combined are over 200 people and not all of them were invited. We are thrilled to have you present at our wedding and celebrate with us.

Can I tell you after January 31, 2025 if I’m coming?

No. That is a hard deadline. If we do not receive your RSVP, we will mark you as a regretfully declines. Our reception is a seated, plated dinner. No RSVP, no seat, no dinner.

What if I RSVP’d joyfully accepts and I find out after January 31, 205 I won’t make it?

Please let us know ASAP by emailing us at [email protected]. We will be sad you can’t join but we do need to know for headcount purposes.

Can I take photos during your ceremony?

We prefer you don’t and be present with us. We hired a professional photographer with an assistant and will have a recorded livestream. If you do take any photos, please refrain from blocking the photographer or raising your phone/camera above shoulder height.

Can I post my photos from your wedding to social media?

Yes, but our preference would be that you post them after all events so that you are fully present with us to celebrate. Please use #312luckyinlove so Daniel can find them later.

What time should I arrive for the ceremony?

Be seated in the Church by 2:45pm. If you arrive after 2:45pm, you will have to wait outside to enter until the procession is complete. The ceremony will last no more than 50 minutes.

I'm driving to the ceremony. Where should I park?

Please see the Parking & Travel section on our website for full details.

What should I wear?

Please come in semi-formal attire. No jeans, shorts, casual wear. Black Tie not required but feel free.

What is the weather going to be like?

It could snow. It could rain. It could be below zero. It could be 70 degrees and sunny. Please check your favorite weather app the week of and the day before or day before you travel.

Are any wedding events outside?

No. All events are indoors. There is the possibility the patio on the river at River Roast could be open for cocktail hour. If it is, there will be some heaters to enjoy a drink and the views. River Roast will have a coat check.

Are you having kids?

No. We are committed to the DINK Life (dual-income; no kids).

Does this mean you are available to babysit?

Depends. The weekend of February 28-March 2, 2025 is out.

I'm driving to the reception. Where should I park?

Please see the Parking & Travel section on our website for full details.

What time should I arrive for the reception?

Cocktail Hour begins at 5:30pm. Dinner seating is promptly at 6:30pm.

I have children. Can they come to the reception?

No. Our reception is adult-only with the exception of our nieces and nephew. Kids are welcome at the ceremony only. If you have adult children, please refer to your invitation if they are invited.

I have children and might need a babysitter. Do you have any recommendations?

Yes, please email us at [email protected]. We are working on a list of vetted, highly recommended sitters. Some will have flexibility to provide on-site hotel babysitting. We will preset rates with the sitters.

If I need a hotel room, do I have to stay at The Westin?

We hope you do. It’s the wedding hotel but you don’t have to. The block of rooms reserved are at a reduced rate.

Will there be Bolivian music?

Our playlist will be carefully curated.

Will I have fun at your wedding?

We hope so! We are planning to have a smooth and fun day. We are working closely with our DJ on our wedding playlist to cover all tastes/preferences in music. We chose River Roast for their food, ambiance, and location. We have coordinator to run the day to keep everything on schedule. We purposely chose St. Vincent’s, River Roast, and The Westin to minimize in-city travel.

Is there a shuttle between the church, the hotel, and the reception?

No. Chicago has plenty of transit options. Please see the Parking & Travel section on our website for full details. The Westin and River Roast are walking distance from each other.

Can I request songs at your reception?

No. You can submit requests when you submit your RSVP. Look up your invitation here.

Are there any pre or post wedding events?

Stay tuned. We are figuring this out.

Can I give you a gift?

Of course! The most important thing to us is that you are there to celebrate with us. If you wish to give a gift, our registry. has a list of our wishes. For ease of gift giving, our registry is set to automatically ship to us. Please use our registry.

Can I bring a gift to the ceremony or the reception?

We ask that only cards are brought to the reception. There will be a card box available during cocktail hour only. Please do not hand us cards during cocktail hour or the reception. We will probably set them down and lose them. Please deposit in the card box during cocktail hour.

There’s a livestream. Why?

We have family and friends out of the country who won’t be able to join. We also have close family and friends with limited immune systems and auto-immune diseases. Livestream is the closest way for many to celebrate and for you to celebrate if you end up sick on our wedding day.

I am feeling a bit under the weather. Should I come?

No. We have guests with limited immune systems and some with auto-immune diseases. If you have any type of sickness, please stay home and celebrate with us via livestream.

Are masks, proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or COVID test required?

Not at this time, unless another pandemic happens. If you have any symptoms closely related to COVID or any type of sickness, we ask that you celebrate with us via livestream. Do not attend in-person.

How do I join via livestream?

The link will be posted the day before our wedding to our website.

Where are you going on your honeymoon?

Ha. We just spent all our money on this wedding. Ask us in 2026. Unless you want to gift us a honeymoon. Then you can ask us.

Can I bring an animal?

Only service animals are allowed. Leave all pets and emotional support animals at home.

What are your wedding colors?

We don’t have colors. It’s not important to us.

I’m from out of town. What is there to do (besides the wedding)?

Check out some ideas here.

I have a food allergy and/or restriction. How will this be accommodated?

Please submit your RSVP to ensure we have this information. We will provide River Roast with a list of names and details. They will make all necessary accommodations. Look up your invitation here.

Are all venues ADA compliant?

Yes. St. Vincent’s has a ramp off Sheffield which is the side entrance. For River Roast, use the street level entrance on LaSalle. This will ensure easy access to cocktail hour. There is an elevator to dinner.

Can I smoke or vape?

No. There is no smoking or vaping allowed at St. Vincent’s or River Roast. You will need to move a minimum of 15-feet outside away from any door to smoke or vape.

Can I bring my own beverages?

No. There will be an open premium liquor/beer/wine bar for guests. Do not bring any outside beverages. It will violate our contract with River Roast. We will charge you the contract violation fee that we get assessed and you will be asekd to leave.

Can I bring my own food?

No. This includes Bolivian picante. Hor d’oeuvers will be served during cocktail hour. For dinner, you will have a salad and hot plated entree two sides. There is cake and late night snacks. If that’s not enough, you can go get a table in the restaurant on your own. If you bring outside food to any part of the reception, it will violate our contract with River Roast. If you do this, we will charge you the contract violation fee that we get assessed and you will be asked to leave.

Are you going to have Bolivian picante?

Yes. We will have small amounts for everyone at the table to share. Please do not bring your own. It will violate our contract with River Roast. If you do this, we will charge you the contract violation fee that we get assessed.

Can I bring ziploc bags or tupperware for any leftovers?

No. There will be no leftovers. It is in our contract that no guest may remove any food/beverage from the premises. Please don’t do this. We will charge you the contract violation fee.

Can I bring glitter, confetti, fireworks, sparklers, noise makers, or other celebratory props?

No. There is an extremely strict clause in our contract that these things are prohibited.

Why are you telling us about the things that violate your contracts?

We want to enjoy our wedding and start our marriage without having to manage mishaps with vendors that didn’t need to happen because of guest actions. Please be responsible and respectful.

Will you have a receiving line or walk around to greet guests?

No, we want to celebrate, eat, and dance! Find us at cocktail hour or after dinner. Please do not come say hello during dinner. We want to eat our food. You’ll most likely find us on the dance floor. You can also leave us a message on the livestream, take a photo at the photobooth, or drop us an email at [email protected]. Daniel says, an envelope full of money in the card box is also a great way to say hello. ;)

I have a question not on this list. What should I do?

Email us at [email protected]. Please note, any questions sent the week of the wedding may or may not be answered promptly. Questions sent on Friday, 2/28 or Saturday, 3/1 will not be answered.