Please call, text, or email the bride or groom with a list of people who will be attending as well as dinner selections and any dietary restrictions (allergies) we should be aware of by May 15, 2022.
Cocktail attire.
The bride requests guests refrain from wearing red and white as these colors are reserved for the bride in Vietnamese and American weddings, respectively.
The couple will be married in a private ceremony before the reception.
July 9, 2022, 5:00 PM
Colonnades Club at Memorial Stadium
Enter through Gate 16 (near the 50 yard line and the statue of Red Grange) on the west side of Memorial Stadium. Take an elevator up to the 3rd floor and you will be in the Colonnades Club.
The stadium grounds are fenced in and the gates south and west of Gate 16 may be closed. If you are walking from the I Hotel or State Farm Center parking lot, plan to enter the grounds through Lot 36.
There is free parking in Lot 36 (at Irwin and 1st Street, not E36 which is off of Kirby and gated) or Northwest (NW) Lot at State Farm Center. Do not park in either of these lots overnight.
Guests with less mobility can be dropped off near Gate 16 or the accessible ramps by taking the route indicated on the map from Irwin Drive.
Uber/Lyft are available in the Champaign-Urbana area, although service may be limited in the summertime.
For the most direct route, we recommend guests that are flying to use the local regional airport, Willard (CMI). Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) is also a short drive away and often will cost less than flying into CMI. We recommend renting a car if flying into BMI.
If you would rather fly into a major city, Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and Midway (MDW) are excellent options.
St. Louis Lambert (STL), Springfield (SPI) and Indianapolis (IND) are also nearby options.
Should you choose to fly into another city, we recommend you rent a car for the weekend.
This is the COVID-19 safety policy for Connie and Kenneth's wedding on July 9, 2022. Last updated March 30, 2022 by Connie and Kenneth.
Colonnades Club at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL.
At most 150 (including guests and vendors).
Dinner will be served indoors for everyone. There will be both outdoor and indoor seating for guests to mingle/socialize before and after dinner service.
We are asking all guests and vendors who are attending our wedding celebration in-person to please be vaccinated and boosted before attending the wedding celebration. We are not requiring proof of vaccination before the event - we trust you will be honest and do the right thing.
If vaccination is not possible, please do one of the following:
Your children are welcome at our wedding but we understand they may not be old enough to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. By mandating everyone that is eligible be vaccinated, we hope to minimize the risk for children that are not eligible.
Please RSVP, whether you are planning to attend or not, by May 15, 2022.
If your invitation says “and Guest” you are allowed to bring one guest.
Your children are allowed to attend.
It should be a clear day and about 80°F/26°C.
No, hotel blocks are within walking distance of Memorial Stadium.
Beer and wine will be provided compliments of the bride and groom. Guests will need to pay for drinks containing liquor. Note that the bar will only accept cards (no cash).
Yes. Amazon Williams Sonoma
No pets are allowed at the reception. The University of Illinois campus is smoking-free.