The dress code is black-tie optional. Black-tie optional wedding attire typically suggests men can opt for either a tuxedo or a dark suit with a tie, while women have the choice of a formal gown or a sophisticated cocktail dress.

Our wedding ceremony begins at 1:00 p.m. Please plan to arrive by 12:30 p.m.

Yes, we have reserved a block of rooms at the Holiday Inn Express. Please find the website link under the "Travel" tab.

Yes, there will be a shuttle to and from the hotel and The Willow. We will post the final shuttle times under the "Travel" tab. Guests will also have the opportunity to drive to The Willow for the reception as there is ample parking.

There are many restaurants and bars in the Johnstown area that we recommend, and they can be found under the "Things to Do" tab. The Fifth Local Eatery and Alehouse is located right next door to the Holiday Inn Express and is a great option for those planning on using our shuttle services. Haley recommends the poutine, and Boston recommends a Miller Lite!

Yes, there will be meal options for guests with dietary restrictions. Please note your preferences on your invitation.

You know the Thomas and Bradley families - we like to have a good time. After the reception ends, please join us as we keep the party going at The Fifth Local Eatery and Alehouse.

Due to venue capacity we can’t host any additional guests that didn’t receive formal invitations.

During this tradition, all of the guests line up to dance with the bride and offer money to the newlywed couple, which is collected into a special apron held by the bride's maid of honor. The collected money is usually given to the newlyweds for use on their honeymoon. The Pani Mloda Polka song is played and guests receive a shot from the bridesmaids after they "put the money in the bag". They then enter the circle to dance with the bride. After dancing with the bride they begin to form a circle and dance around her. The groom waits outside the dancing circle until every guest has participated, which is when he can finally attempt to break the circle, retrieve his bride, and start their life together.... you'll catch on.

Rooted deep in the history of Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Eastern Ohio lies the beloved cookie table. To the folks in these parts of the country, a wedding without a Cookie Table is like having a wedding without the Bride and Groom – pointless! The Wedding Cookie Table has strong ethnic and religious ties, linked mainly to European immigrants of Catholic descent – particularly present in industrial areas that housed Italians, Greeks, and other Europeans. Although the beginning of the Cookie Table is debatable, it is believed that this sweet sensation has been around since the Great Depression. It has been implied that the Cookie Table grew in popularity during this time because it offset the cost of purchasing a wedding cake, due in large part to the family and friends who baked for the wedding. Thanks to all of our family and friends who helped bake cookies for our wedding! Don't worry ... we will have to-go boxes!