We invite you to RSVP online at the link below. https://www.theknot.com/us/christopher-livesay-and-amanda-thieme-jun-2025/rsvp

Please RSVP at the following link by Wednesday, May 21, 2025. https://www.theknot.com/us/christopher-livesay-and-amanda-thieme-jun-2025/rsvp

The address for the wedding ceremony and cake and punch reception is 2201 W Rollins Rd, Columbia, MO 65203. The address for the cocktail hour and reception is 3007 Main St, Lohman, MO 65053.

If you are flying into St. Louis airport. There are MoX shuttles that will take you from the airport to Columbia. There are also Greyhound buses. You can book at the below websites. https://moexpress.com/mobile_ml/Home.aspx?L=EN https://www.greyhound.com/

For the ceremony, there are parking lots in the front of and in the back of the church that will be available for use. For the reception at The Branch, please park in the grass across from the venue. There will be signs to guide you on where to park.

The wedding ceremony and reception will both be indoors in air conditioned buildings. Should the weather comply, there will be games available outdoors at the reception.

You can reserve a hotel room at a discounted rate at the Holiday Inn & Suites in Jefferson City, Missouri using the code IUWED.

Unfortunately, there are no shuttles that go to and from the hotels. However, Ubers and Lyfts are available in the area.

The dress code is semi-formal. Below is a link to a guide for semi-formal attire: https://www.theknot.com/content/what-to-wear-semi-formal

Nope!

The weather in mid-Missouri in June can vary significantly. However, it often tends to be humid and fairly hot.

Children are welcome at our wedding. There will be kid activity bags with coloring pages and crayons, stickers, and a snack provided for all kids attending.

TBD

Yes, there will be meal options for guests with dietary restrictions. If you have any dietary restrictions or allergies, please make a note of what they are when you RSVP.

Yes, we will be providing an open bar for those over 21 as well as soft drinks (and mocktails) for those under 21.

We're looking forward to celebrating with you on our big day! Having you attend our wedding is the greatest gift of all, however, if you're looking for wedding gift ideas, we've registered here for things that we need to outfit our home: https://www.crateandbarrel.com/gift-registry/Amanda-Thieme-and-Chris-Livesay/r7211246 https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift/chris-amanda-2025 https://www.amazon.com/wedding/registry/3DFR7XHBHXZG4

Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift we could ask for! If you would like to honor us with a gift, you can have it delivered to our home at 22W340 Turner Avenue, Medinah, IL 60157. A wedding card box will be at our reception.

1:00 PM - Guest Arrival Begins 1:30 PM - Ceremony 2:45 PM - Family Pictures 3:30 PM - Cake & Punch Reception 5:00 PM - Cocktail Hour 6:15 PM - Grand Entrance 6:30 PM - Dinner 7:15 PM - Speeches 7:45 PM - First Dances 8:00 PM - Dance Floor Opens 10:45 PM - Send-off 11:00 PM - Reception Ends

Please arrive at Trinity Lutheran Church for the wedding ceremony at 1:00 PM.

Yes, there will be a time gap between the cake and punch reception and the reception at The Branch. Please feel free to enjoy our cocktail reception at The Branch along with some games that will be provided during that time.

Yes, you are welcome to share wedding photos on social media. We would be honored if you choose to do so.

#LivesayWhat?We’reGettingMarried!

Yes, we will be live-streaming our wedding on Facebook for all those unable to attend. Please find the link below. (Link will be added here at a later date closer to the wedding)

Should there be any changes to our wedding plans, we will post them on our wedding website.

For any additional questions about our wedding, you can contact the bride at 573-289-2968.

While there are no trains that go directly to Columbia, there is an Amtrak train that goes from Chicago to Jefferson City and back. There are then Greyhound buses and Ubers that can take you from Jefferson City to our wedding in Columbia. https://www.greyhound.com/ https://www.amtrak.com/home.html