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Amanda & Stefan

Sunday, October 12, 2025 • Aurora, IL

Amanda & Stefan

Sunday, October 12, 2025 • Aurora, IL

The Wedding Day Timeframe

*Please note that the timeline is NOT finalized, but rather a rough idea of how the special day will unfold. Some edits may be updated, so please keep it in mind. Thank you!

3:30 PM (15:30) ~ Guests Arriving!

Invited guests come pouring in a half-hour before the ceremony. It is recommended for our guests to go freshen-up and use the faculties before heading to the gazebo. Please do not forget the ceremony will begin 4 o'clock on the dot! Also important, this is an UNPLUG ceremony, so please silent or turn off your phones. Arrive there early to enjoy pre-ceremony music.

4:00 PM (16:00) ~ Let the Ceremony Commence!

Witness the transition from a Hampe to an Ososky where the bride and the groom will tie the knot under the iconic gazebo. What kind of knot will it be? The answer may surprise you. Please be sure have pocket tissues ready in case of happy tears.

4:30 PM (16:30) ~ A Brief Intermission...

Concluding the ceremony marks a quick break before the reception. At this point of time, please feel free to refresh, use the facilities, and find your group of people, or perhaps meet someone new! 
UPDATE: We will take the opportunity to do family photos and the wedding party photos at this time. The families are as follows:
Ososky, Huwe, Hampe, Vermaat

... With Cocktails!

The party continues upstairs in the venue's Stout and Ledger Room. As you head up, you will see a complimentary bar (opens at 5 o'clock) where you can procure cocktails of any kind. Please be sure to tip your bartenders! There are no assigned seating, so you and your group can pick any spot you would like, but please keep in mind each table holds up 10 people each.

5:30 PM (17:30) ~ Meet the Wedding Party!

The moment you all have been waiting for: The announcer will call out the wedding party including the newlyweds!

Heading for the Buffet!

After introductions from the Wedding Party, it is Bon Appetit! Dinner is now served!

Enjoy the meals the venue has to offer from chicken to fish and even pasta! We also have special dishes for those with dietary restrictions and food allergies. Beverages are also available from wine to coffee (for the cake), and dessert will be served shortly.

6:30 PM (18:00) ~ Two Toasts & The Cake Cutting!

After a good meal from the buffet, the fathers of the bride and groom will give a toast along with a heartfelt speech. Prepare the champagne glasses (and sparkling juice or favorite drink for the children)!


Then, follow the Cake Cutting where the Mr. and Mrs. will, with dexterity and precision, cut the wedding cake. Hence will be the dessert of the course (will recommend with coffee, the bride's favorite).

7:00 PM (19:00) ~ Dedicating Dancing...

After dessert, there will be three dedicated dancing before everybody dances the night away. The order will go as follows:

The Bride & Groom

Father & Daughter

Mother & Son

... & A Toss of Some Kind?

We were told that there will a be a toss after the dedicated dances. What kind is it? We ask of our guests to stick around to find out! ;)

Now... EVERYBODY DANCE!

Time to go bust a move or two! Song requests are allowed as long they are rated PG (there are children about). We may have some fun classic reception songs for everyone to dance along to, both fast and slow.

10:00 PM (22:00) ~ The Celebration Concludes

Every good day has to come to the end, but the adventure continues on.

No pomp or circumstance here. We just want to thank our guests for being here and celebrate with us. Please be sure you have your personal belongings with you as you leave and drive home or your hotel room safely (or walking safely if you book a hotel room next door).