Rehearsal

Rehearsal Dinner

Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Spring

Please note that our wedding date has changed from Feb. 8th to Feb. 22nd. 

Our Wedding

Haley and Andrew met at a wedding in Iowa City in 2021 when they were paired up as partners in the bridal party. Haley's friend, Ally, married Andrew's cousin, Danny. Ally even mentioned to Haley she thought it would be fun to see the two interact as Andrew was the quiet guy while Haley was the more outgoing one. Opposites must attract, because Haley and Andrew hit it off and became quite inseparable after the wedding. Haley lived in Pekin while Andrew lived in Des Moines, but they hardly went more than a week or two without seeing each other. That boring 4 hour drive and Interstate 80 became the norm every weekend when they took turns visiting each other or taking weekend trips together. The long distance got old, so after about a year Haley moved to Des Moines in early 2023. In February 2024, Andrew proposed. :)

Our Story

Photos

Jaclyn has been Haley's best friend for over 15 years and is soon to be her sister-in-law when she marries Haley's brother, Trent, in October 2025. 

Jaclyn Cakora

Gabrielle is Haley's cousin who has been a best friend as well as a family member over the years. Gabrielle is the older sister Haley always wanted ;) 

Gabrielle Marsden 

Lauren is engaged to Haley's little brother, Sam. Lauren has been a great friend over the years and soon Lauren will be a sister-in-law :) 

Lauren Uden

Anna is one of Haley's oldest friends.  They have been friends since the sixth grade and have maintained a close friendship ever since. Only fitting to include an old picture!!

Anna Holmes

Rachel and Haley met in college at the University of Iowa, where they ended up rooming together for four years and have been close friends ever since!

Rachel Blachman 

Ally is one of Haley's college friends that she now gets to call family. Ally is married to Andrew's cousin, Danny, which is how Haley and Andrew met! 

Allyson Yanecek 

Abby and Haley were friends in high school, and then became even closer when they both attended college together at Iowa. 

Abby Lord

Andrew and Robbie went to Iowa State together and have been close friends ever since. Robbie has been a great friend to Andrew over the years. 

Robbie Bonus

Brandon has been one of Andrew's best friends since Freshman year at Iowa State. 

Brandon Devine

Davis and Andrew became close friends in college and have had a great friendship ever since. 

Davis Arbogast

Trent McClain

Sam McClain

David Mercer

Danny is Andrew's cousin and a great friend of his. Danny's wedding is where Andrew met Haley. 

Danny Yanecek 

Nick and Andrew have been friends since college and lived together for several years post college. 

Nick Pfrang

Lieb is one of Andrew's college friends and has been a great friend over the years to Andrew. 

Lieb Chol

Wedding Party

Q + A

This is the hotel where the ceremony/reception will be held so would be the most convenient option for guests. We have a room block here. Use the link to get the block rate (I would advise looking on the website as well, because the rate might be cheaper.) If you want to use the block, you must book by Jan. 21st to lock in the rates.

Courtyard Peoria Downtown

Four Points by Sheraton Peoria

Mark Twain Hotel

Embassy Suites by Hilton East Peoria Riverfront Hotel & Conference Center

Travel

Popular coffee spot downtown Peoria!

Zion Coffee Bar

One of our favorite restaurants in Peoria! Good drinks too :)

Thyme Kitchen and Craft Beer

mostly cocktails, but they do have small bites as well!

BLACK BAND Distillery

Obed & Isaac's Microbrewery and Eatery

Intuition Coffee + Juice

ARDOR Breads and Provisions

Steak, seafood, pasta, and great cocktails!

Saffron Social

Axe throwing, escape games, rage room, pinballs, live music, food and drinks.

Gone Social

Throwback arcade featuring classic video games, pinball machines &amp; more, plus beer &amp; milkshakes.

8 Bit Arcade Bar

The Peoria Riverfront Museum is a non-profit multidisciplinary museum of art, science, history, and achievement that promotes itself as the only museum of its kind in the United States. It is located on the Illinois river in downtown Peoria, Illinois.