When do I need to RSVP by?
If you plan on being there for our special day, please submit your online RSVP by July 31st, 2024.
What should I wear for the wedding day?
We are asking all guests to wear semi-formal attire.
What time does the wedding ceremony start?
1 PM.
Where will the wedding ceremony take place?
St. Mary's Catholic Church in Canton, IL. The address is: 139 E Chestnut St, Canton, IL 61520
Where will the wedding reception take place?
Trailside Event Center in Peoria Heights, IL. The address is: 4416 N Prospect Rd, Peoria Heights, IL 61616.
This location is located on the 2nd floor above Trefzger's Bakery.
What time will cocktail hour take place?
Cocktail hour will begin at 4PM.
What is the distance between the location of St. Mary's Church and Trailside Event Center?
If you choose to drive directly from St. Mary's Church in Canton to Trailside Event Center in Peoria Heights following the ceremony, the distance between the two is about 40 miles. This will take approximately 47 minutes to drive from one location to the other.
How much time will there be in between the wedding ceremony and wedding reception?
The wedding ceremony is estimated to end at 2 PM. The cocktail hour will begin at 4PM. This will give guests two hours to travel from St. Mary's Catholic Church to either the hotel or Trailside Event Center.
Where can I stay after the wedding day is over?
We have set up a hotel block at Hampton Inn & Suites at Peoria Grand Prairie. Earliest check-in time is 3 PM. You are also welcome to stay at an AirBnB of your choice closer to our reception location in Peoria Heights, IL.
Please use the link in the 'Travel' tab to book under our wedding block!
What is the distance between the location of St. Mary's Church and Hampton Inn & Suites Peoria Grand Prairie?
If you choose to drive to the hotel to check in before cocktail hour, St. Mary's Church in Canton to Hampton Inn Peoria - Grand Prairie, is about 37 miles. This will take approximately 41 minutes to drive from one location to the other.
What time will shuttle services be available to guests?
The shuttle provided by Hampton Inn will start taking guests over to Trailside for cocktail hour at 3:30 PM.
To return to hotel, the first shuttle will pick up at Trailside at 9 PM for guests not wanting to stay the entire reception.
The second shuttle will pick up at Trailside at 11PM at the end of the reception to return to Hampton Inn & Suites.
What is available for dinner options?
We will be offering Prime Rib and Chicken Cordon Bleu catered by Barrack's Hospitality Group. This will be served buffet-style on the day of the wedding. Please select which option you would like when you RSVP.
What is available for alcoholic drink options?
We will have a full bar during the wedding reception. This will be a cash bar.
Will I be able to bring my child/children to the wedding ceremony or reception?
We politely request no children attend the ceremony and reception. Thank you in advance for understanding.
Can I bring a guest?
All invited guests will have their names specifically on the invites and on our online RSVP. If their name is not listed, we politely ask all invited guests to NOT bring any uninvited plus-ones.
Our goal is to keep our very special day as intimate as possible, we are choosing to celebrate with our closest family and friends. Thank you for respecting our wishes!