Due to limited space, we are only able to accommodate those guests formally invited on your wedding invitation. Your invitation will be made out to "{Your Name} & Guest" if a plus one has been given to you. Your plus one will also appear under your name when you RSVP.
IS THERE A DRESS CODE?
Yes, a very loose one! We would love to see our guests dressed up with us for our big day! Our dress code is Semi-Formal or Dressy Casual. Men can wear khakis (shorts or pants) or slacks and ladies can wear midi (or shorter) dresses, skirts, jumpsuits or slacks. No jeans and no white, please! Please keep in mind that mid-October may be chilly!
DO YOU HAVE HOTEL BLOCKS?
Yes! We have a hotel block at Country Inn & Suites in Northwood under the Benson/Nobiling wedding. There is also a Holiday Inn Express in Northwood, as well as a Cobblestone Inn & Suites in Forest City, which is about a 20 minute drive from the venue.
ARE CHILDREN WELCOME?
Children are warmly invited to the event if they are included on the invitation, appear under your name when you RSVP or have a fill in option when you RSVP.
WHEN IS THE RSVP DEADLINE?
Please RSVP by September 1st by clicking the tab above.
WHERE IS THE CEREMONY AND WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE?
Both the ceremony and the reception will take place at Country View Acres located at 628 430th St, Joice, IA 50446. The ceremony will begin promptly at 5:30 PM. Please arrive at the venue 20 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony to ensure the ushers ample time to assist in seating.
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I CAN'T MAKE IT?
You will be missed! If you cannot make it to the wedding, please RSVP "no" and/or let us know as soon as possible so we can plan accordingly!
WILL THERE BE A SHUTTLE TO/FROM THE VENUE?
Yes, there will be a shuttle service available to transport guests back to Country Inn & Suites and the Holiday Inn Express following the reception at 11:30 PM. However, there will not be a shuttle service on Saturday morning to bring guests back to the venue to retrieve cars. If you plan on using the shuttle service on Friday night following the reception, please coordinate ahead of time and have carpool plans for picking up your car in the morning. All cars are required to be picked up from the venue by 9 AM on Saturday morning.
WHAT TYPE OF FOOD WILL BE CATERED AT THE RECEPTION?
We will be having Smokin' Whips BBQ out of Mason City, IA for dinner!