When and where is the wedding?
The wedding ceremony will take place at the First Reformed Church of South Holland located
15924 South Park Avenue, South Holland, IL.
The wedding reception will be held (2.8 miles away from the ceremony location) at the Thornton Distillery and Company located 400 E Margaret St, Thornton, IL.
Directions to the ceremony:
The best way to reach First Reformed Church in South Holland from the highway depends on which direction you're coming from.
Here are the main routes:
From I-94 (Bishop Ford Freeway):
Take Exit 73A for 159th St (IL-6) East toward South Holland.
Continue east on 159th St for about 1 mile.
Turn left onto South Park Ave and drive 0.5 miles.
The church will be on your right.
From I-80/I-294 (Tri-State Tollway):
Take Exit 2A for Halsted St (IL-1) South toward Harvey/South Holland.
Drive south on Halsted St for about 1.5 miles.
Turn left onto 159th St (IL-6) East and continue 1 mile.
Turn left onto South Park Ave and drive 0.5 miles to the church.
Directions from the ceremony to the reception:
First Reformed Church in South Holland to Thornton Distilling Company
Driving Directions (Approx. 4.5 miles, ~10 minutes):
Head south on South Park Ave toward 162nd St.
Turn right onto 170th St and continue for about 1.3 miles.
Turn left onto Halsted St (IL-1 South) and drive for about 1.8 miles.
Turn right onto Margaret St and continue for 0.5 miles.
Thornton Distilling Company will be on your right at 400 E Margaret St.
What time should I arrive?
Please plan to arrive at the ceremony by 3:45PM.
The reception venue doors will open promptly at 6:00 PM—please plan to arrive on/at that time.
Is there parking available at the reception venue?
The Thornton Distilling Co. offers free parking in the rear of the building. There are also limited spots available in the front and designated parking on side streets. We kindly ask our guests to park in the rear lot designated for Thornton Distilling Co. or use the designated parking lot for the Thorn Creek Senior Living facility.
Is there a dress code?
The dress code for the ceremony is formal to semi-formal.
For the reception, cocktail attire is allowed.
Will the ceremony and reception be indoors or outdoors?
Both the ceremony and reception will take place indoors.
However, the reception venue has an outdoor patio that guests are welcome to enjoy.
How can I RSVP to the wedding ceremony and reception?
Please RSVP through our wedding website by selecting the RSVP tab and entering your name to locate your invitation. You may also RSVP by scanning the QR code provided on your wedding invitation.
Are there any available hotels near by?
Please see a list of hotels below that are in the area here:
https://www.elleandtravissayido.com/us/travis-stirling-and-elle-richards-jul-2025/travel
Is there transportation provided?
Guests are responsible for their own transportation. Uber and Lyft are available in the area.
A shuttle bus from the hotel to the ceremony will be provided for the wedding party only.
Will there be assigned seating?
Assigned seats are totally not our style, so feel free to choose a spot that suits you best or meet us on the dance floor!
Please note that our wedding reception will have a mix of seating options—half of the space will have traditional seating, while the other half will feature cocktail tables for a more relaxed, mingling atmosphere.
If you have specific seating needs, please let us know in advance!
What kind of food will be served? Are there gluten free options?
During the cocktail hour, we’ll have two signature cocktails, beer, and of course wine.
Appetizers will include passed Meatballs, Vegetable Arancini(GF), and Chicken Pincho(GF) with Citrus Mojo dipping sauce.
For dinner, there will be dinner stations serving Prime Rib Roast(GF), Turkey(GF), and Pork Roast(GF).
Sides include Parmesan Mushroom Risotto(GF) and Roasted Vegetable Medley(GF).
We want to be conscious of our friends and family that have a gluten allergy, the chef ensures us that the only thing that has gluten in it is the meatball appetizer.
Can I bring a plus-one?
We’re so excited to celebrate with you! Unfortunately, we’re keeping our guest list intimate and aren’t able to accommodate plus-ones. We hope you understand and can’t wait to see you!
Are kids invited?
While we love children and look forward to having our own someday, we kindly ask that children attend the ceremony only. The reception will be an adults-only event. Thank you for understanding!
Where is the couple registered?
That’s so sweet of you to ask! You can find our registry at https://www.elleandtravissayido.com/registry
Can we send gifts to your home?
Yes! Please feel free to send gifts to our home at:
📍 124 Laura Lane, Thornton, IL 60476
What should I do if I can’t attend?
If you are unable to attend, please let us know at least one month prior to the wedding date (June 19, 2025). You can let us know via the RSVP link in our website.
What should I do if I have more questions?
Feel free to reach out to Elle & Travis via email at travisandelle@gmail.com or send a text to 312-465-3180.
