we invite you to celebrate with us
Alicia & Jake
October 25, 2025
The Wedding
Saturday, October 25th, 2025
THE CEREMONY
5:00PM
Company 251
251 S River St, Aurora, IL 60506
Black Tie / Cocktail Attire Requested
Arrive between 4:30pm and 4:45pm
Welcome Party
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24TH
Zorba Lounge, Hotel Arista
Naperville, IL
6:00pm
The celebration begins with a welcome party of cocktails, appetizers, and good company in the Zorba Lounge, Hotel Arista.
Pre-Wedding Golf
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH
Jake will be hosting a golf event the morning of the wedding (weather permitting)
Location TBD
Early AM Tee Time
Register your interest below by September 25th, 2025
Accomodations & Travel
HOTEL ARISTA
2139 City Gate Ln, Naperville, IL 60563
10 miles (15 minutes) from venue, luxury accommodations
This is not only where our wedding party will be staying, but also where the welcome party will take place.
OTHER HOTELS
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS AURORA/NAPERVILLE
111 N Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505
Closest to venue. 1 mile (3-5 minutes) from hotel, located near the Metra stop and Two Brothers Roundhouse. We haven't stayed here, but it's right next to the train stop so I would recommend you not be sensitive to noise.
Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago/Aurora
2423 Bushwood Dr, Aurora, IL 60506
This hotel has pools and we've heard it referred to as a mini indoor waterpark.
Hotel Indigo (Downtown Naperville)
120 Water St, Naperville, IL 60540
While this hotel is 25 minutes away, it is walking distance to restaurants and shops in downtown Naperville. So if you want to wander around while you're here, this is a great place to be!
TRAVEL
Closest Airports: O'Hare and Midway
Train: For our city friends, the venue is only 1 mile from the Aurora Metra stop. The Holiday Inn is also located at this Metra stop.
PARKING
There are parking spaces available at the venue. We anticipate parking space will run out. Street parking is available on River Street and we will also have parking spaces available at the Aurora Public Library (3 min walk).
Order of Events
Ceremony
5:00PM
Please arrive between 4:30PM and 4:45PM
Black Tie / Cocktail Apparel Requested
Ceremony will be held on the 1st Floor
Cocktail Hour
5:30PM
Immediately following the ceremony, we will have cocktail hour!
Passed Apps:
Arancini, arborio, caramelized fennel, smoked red pepper (v)
Chili braised pork shoulder, crispy plantain, mole, radish, cilantro (gf,df)
Mini sweet potato cake, sweetcorn salsa + roasted poblano vinaigrette (gf, df, vegan)
Stationary Apps:
Cheese + Fruit + Charcuterie
Raw Seafood Bar | Oyster on the half shell + jumbo shrimp with horseradish cocktail sauce + house smoked salmon with lemon creme fraiche + tuna sashimi
Help us stock the bar by selecting your drink of choice in the RSVP!
Dinner
6:45PM
We will have a plated food menu. Please let us know if you have dietary restrictions so we can make sure to inform the kitchen staff!
First Course:
Mixed greens, fresh berries, poppy vinaigrette, candied pecans
Fresh rolls and butter
Second Course (Your Choice of Entree)
CHICKEN | Roasted chicken breast, caramelized onion, white wine reduction, dijon, local microgreens (gf)
SHORT RIB | Wine braised short ribs, fig reduction, fennel salad (gf,df)
SEAFOOD | Baked chilean salmon, horseradish crust, scallion beurre blanc, herb salad
VEGETARIAN | Housemade gnocchi, heirloom tomatoes, basil pisou + ricotta salata (v)
Dessert Table:
Oprah’s Favorite Brownies, Caramel Bars, Krispy Swirl,
Fairy Tale Cookies, Coconut Fairytales, Dark Chocolate Salty Oat Cookies + French Macarons
Late Night:
Come and find out :)
Let's Party!
8:00PM - 12:00AM
Get ready to hit the dance floor…or the casino floor!
We’ll have Blackjack, Craps, and Roulette tables set up with dealers ready to deal the cards, spin the wheel, and keep the fun rolling all night.
You might be asking...
Are kids allowed?
Please know we didn't take this decision lightly. While we initially considered including children (and even told some family members yes initially), we realized it would be difficult to create a comfortable environment for them the more we planned our day. Our celebration will include loud music with explicit lyrics, a casino in the reception area, and plenty of cocktails flowing throughout the night.
We kindly ask that only those that are addressed on the invitation RSVP. We truly appreciate your understanding and can’t wait to celebrate with you!
What do I wear?
We are requesting formal attire. Bonus points for showing up black tie.
Please no super short dresses, think knee length and below. The darker the outfit, the better :)
How do I get to the venue?
We suggest driving (if you don't plan on drinking) or using Uber/Lyft. There is plenty of parking downtown Aurora.
If we do get several parties staying at Hotel Arista, we will add a shuttle service!
Registry?
We are fortunate to have amazing families and just want you to be there for this important day in our lives!
Should you feel inclined to give a wedding gift, we will be using any funds to plan our dream Honeymoon overseas.
