Little Piney

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Our Wedding

From a simple ice cream date at Ted Drewes to our engagement at Francis Park four years later, our love has been a long journey that you all have seen grow into a marriage. We are looking forward to you joining us in Hermann, Missouri for the wedding!

Our Story

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Gabrielle's Bodacious Bridesmaids

Allie has been Gabrielle's partner in crime circa 1993. From  wearing coordinating holiday outfits to turning down strange guys on float trips, they been through it all together. Even though Allie moved to Houston, Texas to pursue their career, they remain close. Gabrielle couldn't be any prouder of how she raised Allie.

Allie Krus

Karis is one of Gabrielle's closest friends. They met their freshman year in french class at Valparaiso University. The became closer after they both joined Kappa Delta Sorority. Karis and Gabrielle were roommates their sophomore, junior, and senior years at VU.

Karis Ailabouni

Randi wanted to become Gabrielle's friend in 2nd grade when she realized that her and Gabrielle had the same middle name! Since then, Randi and Gabrielle have grown together as friends through grade school, high school, college, and as adults.

Randi Gonzalez

Kelly and Gabrielle became inseparable during their sophomore year of high school while working on their science fair project. What started out as a brilliant business agreement turned into a strong friendship that has lasted to this day.

Kelly Rogers

Gabrielle was one of Julia's first friends at Nerinx Hall High School. They met in a theater class the summer before beginning freshman  year.  They have shared laughs, food, memories, clothes, drinks...pretty much everything but men.

Julia Hummel

Gary's Groomsmen and Ushers

Dan, or Red as he is known amongst his friends, is one of Gary's closest friends. They met during their freshman year at SIUE because they lived in the same wing in Bluff Hall and were both engineering majors. They became closer after playing on the inaugural SIUE Club Soccer team together that Dan and another groomsman, Brandon Springer, both founded. Dan is an industrial engineer and currently resides in Kansas City, Missouri and is from Peoria, IL.

Dan Pratt

Bandon, or Spring as he is known amongst his friends, is one of Gary's closest friends. They met during their freshman year at SIUE because they lived in the same wing in Bluff Hall and were both engineering majors. They became closer after playing on the inaugural SIUE Club Soccer team together that Brandon and another groomsman, Dan Pratt, both founded. Brandon is a mechanical engineer and currently resides in Salt Lake City, Utah and is from Geneseo, IL. He is engaged to be married to Kelsi Gehrke on September 3rd, 2023 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Brandon Springer

Adam is Gary's only sibling and first friend. Their opposite personalities haven't stopped their friendship from growing as they both have navigated to starkly different career paths. Adam holds both Bachelor's and Master's degrees from SIUE. Adam is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Communications at Kent State University to become a collegiate professor. He married Alyssa Durbin on December 16th, 2022 in St. Louis, Missouri. They both reside in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

Adam Whiteside

Todd, or the Toddfather as he is known amongst his friends, is one of Gary's closest friends. They met through mutual friends about 10 years ago. Todd, Saul Capilla (usher), and Gary lived together for 3 years after attending SIUE. Todd and Gary share a love of the St. Louis Blues, playing soccer, and drinking good, cheap beers at Nick's Pub. Todd is a mechanical engineer and currently resides in St. Louis, Missouri and is from Springfield, IL.

Todd Wilson

Niall is one of Gary's closest friends.  Niall and Allie Krus, the Maid of Honor and Gabrielle's sister, have been dating for 5 years. Niall and Gary share the love of Cardinal baseball and whiskey. Niall is a United States Marine veteran and is currently pursuing a law degree. Niall is from St. Louis, Missouri. Niall and Allie both currently reside in Houston, Texas.

Niall Kelleher

Saul, or Saulito as he is known amongst his friends, is one of Gary's closest friends. They met through playing together on the SIUE Club Soccer team. Saul, Todd Wilson (Groomsman), and Gary lived together for 3 years after attending SIUE. Saul and Gary share a love of the Chicago/St. Louis sports rivalry, playing soccer, and drinking good, cheap beers at Nick's Pub. Saul is a sales manager and currently resides in St. Louis, Missouri with his wife Ana and son. He is from Dixon, IL.

Saul Capilla

Danny, or DH as he is known amongst his friends, is one of Gary's closest friends. They met through mutual friends about 6 years ago. Danny and Gary share a love of the St. Louis Blues and Cardinals, playing soccer, quick, witty humor, whiskey, and drinking good, cheap beers at Nick's Pub. Danny is a pharmacist and is from and currently resides in St. Louis, Missouri with his wife Mia and two children.

Danny Henrichs

Zach, or Mac as he is known amongst his friends, is one of Gary's closest friends. They met through playing together on the SIUE Club Soccer team and having classes together at SIUE. Zach and Gary lived together for a while when Gary moved to Decatur, IL for a job. Zach and Gary are both very competitive with each other and share a love of golf and enjoying good craft beers. Zach is an engineer and currently resides in Wisconsin with his wife Ann and his son and daughter. He is from Decatur, IL.

Zach McIntyre

Wedding Party

Q + A

15 minute drive to Little Piney. nine rooms. smallest rooms hold two guests. largest rooms hold up to six guests. easy access elevator and ample parking.

Hermann House Inn (6 Rooms Left in Wedding Block as of 5/28/23)

Less than 2 miles from Little Piney (7 minute drive). Holds up to five comfortably.

Loutre Valley Farm Guest House

17 minute drive to Little Piney. four cottages total. two have one queen sized bed. another cottage has three queen sized beds in two rooms. another cottage has one queen sized bed on and two twin beds in another room.

The Cottage

14 minute drive to Little Piney. one and three bedroom lofts

Half Corked Inn

17 minute drive to Little Piney. holds 16 guests, 7 bathrooms, 12 beds, 7 bedrooms

Jett Manor

15 minute drive to Little Piney. Suites that sleep 8, 6, 4 and 2. also have guesthouses that accommodate up to 8 people.

Hermann Crown Suites

14 minute drive to Little Piney. have single king and queen bedrooms, double rooms (one queen and one full bed), suites for 2, a cottage for 4, a house for six, and a house for up to 14 people.

Harbor Haus Inn & Suites

All lodging is a 14-15 drive to Little Piney. suites with one bed, cottages with one and another with two bedrooms, and a guest house with two bedrooms

Herman Guest

15 minute drive to Little Piney. can accommodate to various sizes.

Americas Best Value Inn New Florence

12 minute drive to Little Piney. four bedrooms

Shining Hope Guest Houses

12 minute drive to Little Piney. three rooms with one queen bed and one room with a queen bed, a pop up trundle bed, and a day bed.

The Doll House Bed and Breakfast

all lodging is a 14 minute drive to Little Piney. Heritage Lodging has four bedrooms with one bed each. Historic Reiff Haus has two bedrooms with one king bed in each and two bedrooms with one queen bed in each. 2nd Street Lodging has two bedrooms with one king bed in each and one bedroom with a queen bed. Both loft suites have one queen bed in each. Whole house rental is 3 suites; one with 1 Queen &amp; King Bed (plus bonus twin), one with 1 King Bed and an upstairs loft with 2 rooms with queen beds.

Heritage Lodging

16 minute drive to Little Piney. cottage for 2

Grapevine Guest Suite

all about a 16 minute drive to Little Piney. Offers single bedroom suites at the inn. Weinhaus cottages offer either a single bedroom or an entire house. There are four whole house rentals. Cottages at Schroeder Hill has three units which all have bing beds and patios looking out over the southern part of town.&nbsp;

The Inn at Hermannhof

14 minute drive to Little Piney. houses eight guests in three bedrooms with four beds and three bathrooms. Can rent one room or the entire house.

Studio 1892 Guesthouse

15 minute drive to Little Piney. one bedroom, one bathroom rental home.

Chalet Luzern

15 minute drive to Little Piney. two cottages and two suites

Abigail's Grape Leaf B and B

all lodging about a 15 minute drive to Little Piney. 10 different types of lodging holding various amounts of guests.

Missouri Vacation Rentals

15 minute drive to Little Piney. two suites that hold up to four guests. one suite. one suite that holds two guests.

Murphy's B and B

15 minute drive to Little Piney. has attic rooms, deluxe king rooms, deluxe queen rooms, deluxe whirlpool suites, private guest houses, queen rooms, and whirlpool suites.

Captain Wohlt Inn

15 minute drive to Little Piney. 11 rooms including a standard king bedroom that holds two, a balcony king that holds two, an accessible queen that holds two, a standard double bedroom that holds up to four, and a balcony double that holds up to four.

Vinchester Inn

14 minute drive to Little Piney. near the train station. must rent the entire house which has five bedroom and holds up to 10 guests

Grape Expectations Guest Haus

19 minute drive to Little Piney. upscale suites that accommodate one or two people per room.

Hermann Hill

14 minute drive to Little Piney. holds up to either two or four guests depending on the suite. connected to the Bank Bar.

Schiller Guest Suites

Has two locations: 1) The Shanty on 5th is a cottage which accommodates up to four guests. or 2) The Shed for two people. both are a 16 minute drive to Little Piney

Ultimate Escape Rentals

15 minute drive to Little Piney. suites that hold either four or two guests.

Übernachten - Stay the Night

three houses to rent: 1) 1000 Parkview which has four bedrooms and two bathrooms. 2) Historic Trolley Haus which holds up to 14 guests. 3) Trolley Stop holds up to 14 guests. All three locations are about a 15 minute drive to Little Piney.

hermann trolley lodging

Both properties are a 17 minute drive to Little Piney. 31 Guests / 8-Bedrooms / 6-Full Bathrooms / 2 Buildings. can book all, a few or just one suite.

Labby's Homestead

15 minute drive to Little Piney. three suites that accommodate two to each room. can book all three rooms.

The Rafters Bed & Breakfast

15 minute drive to Little Piney. up to eight guests, three bedrooms, two bathrooms. Also own two other properties: Anchors Away and Valley View on 5th (full house rental). currently the latter two properties' websites are not working so if interested in learning more, call 573-486-2949.

Gabrielle & Gary

Gabrielle & Gary

Q + A

If I am interested in staying a night or two in Hermann the weekend of the wedding, when should I reserve a place to stay?