We are kindly asking our guests to wear semi-formal attire for our wedding. We want to see everyone get a little dressed up with us! For the ladies, think cocktail dresses, midi or knee-length dresses, dressy skirts with blouses or tailored jumpsuits. For the guys, think dress pants or chinos with a button-down shirt or a polo shirt. Please no jeans! :)

We absolutely love your little ones! However, we STRONGLY encourage you to use this evening as a date night! We would like to keep our ceremony and reception as kid-free as possible.

Due to limited space, we are only able to accommodate those guests formally invited on your wedding invitation. If you received a plus one they will appear under your name when you RSVP.

We have blocked off rooms at the Sleep Inn and Suites Washington near Peoria. To reserve a room, click this link! https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/ol85c8?checkInDate=2025-10-10&checkOutDate=2025-10-11&ratePlanCode=BUDECE

The ceremony will begin at 5 o'clock in the evening. Please arrive no later than 5:00pm or you will sadly miss out on our ceremony.

Yes! We have booked a transportation service for the guests booking a room at the Sleep Inn and Suites. There will be a shuttle service to and from the event. Shuttle times before the ceremony (from Sleep Inn + Suites to Marlene’s) 1st round - 3:55 2nd round - 4:35 Shuttle times after the reception (from Marlene’s to Sleep Inn + Suites) 1st round - 10:45 2nd round - 11:30

We ask that you RSVP as soon as you can so we can organize with our vendors. However, our deadline to RSVP is August 29th, 2025.

The ceremony will take place outside in a covered space. The reception will take place indoors.

We are having an "unplugged" ceremony (no phones or cameras). The greatest gift you can give us is being fully present with us as we say "I do." We have hired professionals to capture this moment for us and we promise to share our photos as soon as we receive them! After the ceremony, please feel free to take as many pictures and videos as you would like!

Yes! There will be an open bar with a selection of beer, wine, and seltzers. Mixed drinks will be available to purchase!

Due to venue policy and regulations, you are NOT allowed to bring any outside alcoholic beverages onto the premises. We will have a bar!