Disotto

Rehearsal Dinner

Lake Bluff Brewing Company

Welcome Drinks

Elawa Farm Foundation

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Chief's Pub

After Party

Our Wedding

Our Story

Photos

Will the wedding be outdoors or indoors? Our evening will be outdoors in the garden, weather permitting. October weather in the Midwest can be unpredictable!

How can I get to the venue?   Elawa Farm does not allow parking on the premises. We will be providing transportation from the Forester Hotel (200 N Field Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045). If you are driving into the city or not staying at the Forester Hotel, please meet at the Forrester or you can Uber directly to Elawa.  Shuttles will leave at 4:30PM to Elawa.

Are children allowed? ﻿We love all of your children, but due to space restrictions, we cannot accommodate children unless told otherwise.

What should I wear? Please join us in your formal best! We envision a beautiful evening with our guests in tuxedos or suits and ties for the gentlemen, and floor-length OR formal cocktail dresses for the ladies.As we will be celebrating outdoors on the grass, we encourage you to choose your footwear accordingly. Block heels, wedges, and flats will be your most comfortable and practical choice for walking on the lawn. We can't wait to celebrate with you.

Q + A

FLIGHTS

O'hare International Airport (ORD) is 25 miles from Lake Forest - about a 40 minute drive. Midway International Airport (MDW) is about 40 miles from Lake Forest, and depending on flight time, might take a bit more time to get to LF from Midway than O'Hare. Lots of Ubers, Lyfts and taxis that will bring you to Lake Forest from either airports.

The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel

For Online Reservations:We have a hotel block available at a special rate. You can use the link below to find the reserved rate. For Phone Reservations:Guests can contact Hyatt Central Reservations 24 hours a day at 1-888-591-1234 and mention the dates and that they are here to attend the event,Ashleman Marano Wedding Room Block.

Travel

Great patio and lunch and dinner spot. Great for cocktails too

Le Colonial Lake Forest

Best grab and go lunch spot in Lake Forest

Foodstuffs Gourmet Foods & Catering

Brunch and lunch spot

Hometown Coffee & Juice

Tons of different restaurants within this beautiful hotel

Deer Path Inn

About 20-30 minute drive from Lake Forest and absolutely beautiful!

Chicago Botanic Garden

Pizza spot and located a few shops over from the Welcome Party location!

Half & Half

Things to Do

Registry

Officiant 

Brian Felton

Alex's Bridal Party

Abbey Forrester

Cory Arnold

Karena Ashleman

Francesca Ashleman

Kristen Morrison

Brigid Bockelman

Alex's Groosmen

Nate Sudnick 

Vito

Wedding Party

Pottery Barn

<a href="https://www.potterybarn.com/registry/n7k7dl29gf/registry-list.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LINK FOR POTTERY BARN HERE</a>

Williams Sonoma

<a href="https://www.williams-sonoma.com/registry/n7k7dl29gf/registry-list.html?myRegistry=yes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LINK FOR WILLIAMS SONOMA HERE</a>

Crate & Barrel

<a href="https://www.crateandbarrel.com/gift-registry/alex-ashleman-and-alex-marano/r7220956#modal" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LINK FOR CRATE &amp; BARREL HERE</a>

Alexandra & Alex

Alexandra & Alex

Registry Links

Pottery Barn

Williams Sonoma

Crate & Barrel