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Near Arrowwood Trail TrailheadMake yourself at home in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.With a stay at Makanda Inn & Cottages in Makanda, you'll be 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Giant City State Park and 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Southern Illinois University.  This bed & breakfast is within the region of Tunnel Hill State Trail.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Shawnee National Forest - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi  Giant City State Park - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi  Arrowwood Trail Trailhead - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi  Indian Creek Trail Trailhead - 4.8 km / 3 mi  Southern Illinois University - 15.6 km / 9.7 mi  Railroaders Memorial - 17.3 km / 10.7 mi  SIH Medical Group - 17.4 km / 10.8 mi  Fresenius Medical Care at Memorial Hospital Carbondale - 17.5 km / 10.8 mi  Memorial Hospital of Carbondale - 17.5 km / 10.9 mi  Panther Den Trailhead - 18.7 km / 11.6 mi  Shawnee Community College - 21.7 km / 13.5 mi  Union County Hospital - 21.9 km / 13.6 mi  Anna City Park - 23.3 km / 14.5 mi  Union County Hospital - 23.5 km / 14.6 mi  Cave Hollow Trailhead - 23.8 km / 14.8 mi  The nearest major airport is Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 35.8 km / 22.2 miPamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace. This bed & breakfast also features complimentary wireless Internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.Featured amenities include microwave in a common area and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available onsite.Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

Makanda Inn & Cottages

Near Southern Illinois UniversityMake yourself at home in one of the 99 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wired Internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and sofa beds, and housekeeping is provided on request.When you stay at Home2 Suites by Hilton Carbondale in Carbondale, you'll be in the business district, a 2-minute drive from Southern Illinois University and 8 minutes from Shawnee National Forest.  This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Railroaders Memorial and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from SIH Medical Group.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Railroaders Memorial - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi  SIH Medical Group - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi  Fresenius Medical Care at Memorial Hospital Carbondale - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi  Memorial Hospital of Carbondale - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi  Southern Illinois University - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi  Shawnee National Forest - 7.7 km / 4.8 mi  Hickory Ridge Public Golf Center - 8.7 km / 5.4 mi  John A. Logan College - 11.7 km / 7.3 mi  Spillway Road Ponds Trailhead - 12.6 km / 7.8 mi  Giant City State Park - 12.8 km / 8 mi  General John A. Logan Museum - 13.3 km / 8.2 mi  Lake Murphysboro State Park - 15.6 km / 9.7 mi  Arrowwood Trail Trailhead - 19 km / 11.8 mi  Indian Creek Trail Trailhead - 19.8 km / 12.3 mi  Heartland Regional Medical Center - 20.5 km / 12.8 mi  The preferred airport for Home2 Suites by Hilton Carbondale is Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 19.1 km / 11.8 mi Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access and barbecue grills.Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.For your convenience, a complimentary breakfast is served daily.

Home2 Suites by Hilton Carbondale

Near Shawnee Community CollegeMake yourself at home in one of the 44 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.With a stay at Super 8 by Wyndham Anna in Anna, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Shawnee National Forest and Shawnee Community College.  This hotel is 17.9 mi (28.8 km) from Southern Illinois University and 28 mi (45.1 km) from Isle Casino Cape Girardeau.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Shawnee Community College - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi  Anna City Park - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi  Union County Hospital - 2.8 km / 1.8 mi  Union County Hospital - 2.8 km / 1.8 mi  Shawnee National Forest - 7.8 km / 4.8 mi  Giant City State Park - 14.5 km / 9 mi  Union County State Fish and Wildlife Area - 15.6 km / 9.7 mi  Arrowwood Trail Trailhead - 18.4 km / 11.4 mi  Indian Creek Trail Trailhead - 18.9 km / 11.7 mi  Ullin City Hall - 26.9 km / 16.7 mi  Panther Den Trailhead - 27 km / 16.7 mi  Ferne Clyffe State Park - 27.4 km / 17.1 mi  Southern Illinois University - 28.8 km / 17.9 mi  Limekin Springs Trail Trailhead - 30.3 km / 18.8 mi  Railroaders Memorial - 30.5 km / 19 mi  The nearest airports are:Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 50.8 km / 31.5 mi Cape Girardeau, MO (CGI-Cape Girardeau Municipal) - 53.8 km / 33.4 mi Cairo, IL (CIR-Cairo Regional) - 53.6 km / 33.3 mi The preferred airport for Super 8 by Wyndham Anna is Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional). Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a fitness center.Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a business center, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Anna? This hotel has 1600 square feet (149 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 9 AM.

Super 8 by Wyndham Anna

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Thank you for being a part of our special day! Please click the link below to see our ceremony live! Starting at 3:30 pm CST. <a href="https://www.lovestream.io/wedding/conor-porter-bailey-craig" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.lovestream.io/wedding/conor-porter-bailey-craig</a> The link will take you to an external website where you can watch our ceremony. There are FAQs and troubleshooting help available there. In the days following the wedding, we will share a few videos from the ceremony and reception. Information for viewing those will be available on this page.

Conor & Bailey

Conor & Bailey

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Wedding Day

3:30 PM

Ceremony

5:00 PM

Reception