Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

This will be an adults only celebration.

Our Wedding

Pete and Haley met in Maryville, MO at a friends BBQ. Haley brought her Dads homemade pickles to the BBQ and Pete asked for one. One simple question lead to Pete pretending he knew how to play Pitch to keep talking with Haley. Followed by a night at the world famous Outback. Not the steak house, the grimy but favorite college bar. This is where Haley forced Pete to take their first photo. After that night, Haley focused on graduating and Pete focused on making countless trips from Hillview, IL to Maryville, MO to keep seeing Haley. When Haley graduated and went to her graduation party she was surprised to see multiple pictures around the party of herself and Pete. Her Dad managed to get a picture of them from that first night they met and plastered it all over the walls of the graduation party. Haley tried to explain to her Dad that Pete lived in a tiny town hours away and she didn't see herself moving there so they were not dating. Her Dad did not take the pictures down. Haley ended up going back to Maryville for her Masters. Pete and Haley hit it off again during homecoming and a few months later Haley finally came around to visiting that tiny town. Although Haley wasn't immediately in love with Hillivew, she liked Pete enough to continue dating long distance. When Haley graduated again she moved to Kansas City and continued long distance dating with Pete. After a year of living in Kansas City, Pete convinced Haley to move to Hillivew "just for one year". Haley decided to move to Hillivew to be with Stone... and Pete. Within that first year, Haley and Pete had fallen more in love with each other and shockingly in love with Hillview. They made incredible friends, found new outdoor activities to do with Stone and learned how to cook better. Due to not having very many restaurants around. Haley and Pete made no plans of leaving Hillview after year 1. By a year and a half of living together, Pete proposed to Haley. Pete proposed at a spot in the bluffs that overlooks the ranch fields. It is their favorite spot to have date nights and take friends to. They decided to have their wedding close to their home that they love and grew up together in.

Our Story 

Photos

George Williams 

Mickie Mahoney 

Brett Maupin

Miranda Meier

Mitch Worthington

Erica Einboden 

Gavin Bargfrede

Nichole Bargfrede

Kelton 

Avery Broner

Jake Marshall 

Bailey Burchett

Grant Maupin 

Arika Hull 

Liam Mcguire

Elana Fulton 

Kyla Einboden

Elliana Einboden 

Ashley Malloy 

Kevin McMahon 

Cacek 

Stone Williams 

Wedding Party

Q + A

The Aeries resort is in downtown Grafton. Ask for the block of rooms under Meier and Williams. The Aeries resort has a minimum of a 2 night stay. Total cost for two nights with tax is $406.87.

Aerie's Resort in Grafton Illinois

This hotel is a 15 minute drive from the venue. Book of rooms is under Meier and Williams. No night minimum here. No shuttle service.

Super 8 by Wyndham Jerseyville

There are many great Air BnBs in Grafton, IL. We suggest reaching out to the owner of the Air BnB you are interested in and asking for the address. This will allow you to see how far away it is from the venue. Venue address: The Grafton Winery at Vineyard 21028 Eckert Orchard Rd, Grafton, IL 62037

Air BnB House Rental

If you are flying to come to the wedding we suggest STL! It is a quick 40 minute drive to Grafton.

St. Louis Lambert International Airport

Travel

Pere Marquette State Parks is one of Haleys favorite place to visit. Try out their hiking trails! They have many different options of activities including bike trails, boating, equestrian trails, hunting, fishing and rock climbing.

Pere Marquette State Park

This was Haley and Petes first date in Grafton. The SkyTour will take you up to one of the winerys in Grafton. It will give you the most beautiful view of Grafton and has fantastic wine and appetizers!

Grafton SkyTour at Aerie's Resort

Great for a fun trip through the bluffs! If you're staying at Aeries resort ask about the Alpine Coaster.

Aerie's Alpine Coaster

The Loading Dock is one of Haley and Petes favorite bars in Grafton and has an amazing view of the river. Other favorites are 3rd Chute, we suggest the wings! The Grafton Oyster Bar, we suggest the wine slushies here. The Grafton Winery &amp; Brewhaus, Grafton Pub and The Whole Scoop are also great places to stop at!

The Loading Dock

Eckert's Grafton Farm is a beautiful pumpkin patch and more! During the fall season you can take hay rides and hand pick your own fruit. It is also directly across the street from our wedding venue. Would be a great place to swing by and get some fall pictures before coming to the wedding!

Eckert's Grafton Farm

Things to Do

Registry

Haley & Pete

Haley & Pete

Wedding Party