RSVP Info and Dinner Options

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.

Dinner Options
  • Asiago crusted chicken breast with creamy ditalini pasta, roast red pepper coulis, grilled asparagus
  • Cilantro lime grilled tilapia with spicy green rice, black bean pico de gallo
  • Portabella mushroom napoleon with grilled squash, carrot, peppers, roast red bell pepper coulis

Dress Code

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.

Date of Event

The couple will be married in a private ceremony before the reception.

Celebration

July 9, 2022, 5:00 PM
Colonnades Club at Memorial Stadium

Getting There

Parking, Walking, and Riding

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.

Picture of the statue of Red Grange near Gate 16
"Red Grange Statue" by Ken Lund, licensed under cc-by-sa-2.0

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.

Map of Memorial Stadium, State Farm Center, I Hotel, and surrounding parking lots and grounds

Air Travel

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.

COVID-19 Policy

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.

Location

Colonnades Club at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL.

Headcount

At most 150 (including guests and vendors).

Indoors/Outdoors

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.

Vaccine Requirement

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.

Expectations for Unvaccinated People

If vaccination is not possible, please do one of the following:

  • Please plan to not attend the wedding celebration in-person. You are welcome to celebrate with us in a different capacity.
  • Please plan to wear a mask at our wedding celebration except when eating and drinking.
  • Please plan to take a COVID-19 test and quarantine the week of the wedding celebration.
Kids

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.

Additional Safety Information
  • Additional masks will be provided by the couple.
  • Food and drink will be served individually plated.
  • Dancing will be permitted indoors.
  • The couple will be compiling a list of all guests who attend their wedding. This list will include first and last names as well as phone numbers and will be provided to a COVID-19 contact tracer in the unfortunate situation that such measures are necessary following the wedding.
  • Reception seating will be 8-10 people per table.
  • Hand sanitizer will be provided at frequent locations around the venue(s).

FAQ

When to RSVP by?

Please RSVP, whether you are planning to attend or not, by May 15, 2022.

Can I bring a guest?

If your invitation says “and Guest” you are allowed to bring one guest.

Are kids allowed?

Your children are allowed to attend.

Weather?

It should be a clear day and about 80°F/26°C.

Will transportation be provided?

No, hotel blocks are within walking distance of Memorial Stadium.

Will there be an open bar?

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).

Do you have a registry?

Yes. Amazon Williams Sonoma

Anything else you want to tell us?

No pets are allowed at the reception. The University of Illinois campus is smoking-free.

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