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Featuring 3-star accommodations, Hampton Inn Crown Point, In is located in Crown Point, 9.1 miles from Deep River Waterpark and 20 miles from Valparaiso University: Brauer Museum Of Art. The hotel features an indoor pool and a 24-hour front desk. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Guest rooms at Hampton Inn Crown Point, In include air conditioning and a desk. Buffet and continental breakfast options are available at the accommodation. Midway International Airport is 45 miles away.

Hampton Inn Crown Point

Featuring 3-star accommodations, Hampton Inn Merrillville is located in Merrillville, 5.8 miles from Deep River Waterpark and 17 miles from Valparaiso University: Brauer Museum Of Art. The hotel has an indoor pool and a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, rooms come with a desk and a flat-screen TV. The rooms have a private bathroom with a bath or shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A continental breakfast is available at Hampton Inn Merrillville. The restaurant at the accommodation specializes in American cuisine. Midway International Airport is 42 miles from the property.

Hampton Inn by Hilton Merrillville

Located in Merrillville and with Deep River Waterpark reachable within 5 miles, Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Merrillville by IHG provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a fitness center, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and an ATM. The hotel features an indoor pool and luggage storage space. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Merrillville by IHG offers a buffet or continental breakfast. A business center and vending machines with snacks and drinks are available on site at the accommodation. Valparaiso University: Brauer Museum Of Art is 16 miles from Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Merrillville by IHG. Midway International Airport is 42 miles away.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Merrillville by IHG

Featuring barbecue facilities, Staybridge Suites Merrillville by IHG is located in Merrillville in the Indiana region, 5 miles from Deep River Waterpark and 16 miles from Valparaiso University: Brauer Museum Of Art. Featuring a fitness center, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel has family rooms. The rooms at the hotel come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a kitchen. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A buffet breakfast is available at Staybridge Suites Merrillville by IHG. Guests will find a 24-hour front desk, a shared lounge and a business center at the property. Midway International Airport is 41 miles from the property.

Staybridge Suites Merrillville by IHG

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Registry

We kindly request guests wear all‑black attire for the celebration.Please avoid white, cream, off‑white, and bright pops of color. Thank you for helping us keep the look cohesive.Suggested attire: suit or tux, floor-length or midi gowns, dressy pantsuits and black shoes. Examples posted below:

All Black Dress Code

There is plenty of free parking around the Crown Point Square where our ceremony and reception will be held. Because our wedding is in winter (December 19, 2026), please allow extra time for weather-related delays when planning your arrival and parking. Some lots require a short walk to the venue- factor that into your timing so you can be seated for our 4:00 PM ceremony. A parking map for the Crown Point Square is posted above to help with planning.

Chase & Brooke

Chase & Brooke

C&B

Wedding Day

4:00 PM–4:30 PM

Ceremony

4:30 PM–6:00 PM

Cocktail hour

6:00 PM–10:30 PM

Reception