Paul's Paradise

Wedding Day

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church

Ceremony

Reception

Summer

Our Wedding

Wedding Rehearsal and Dinner

Friday, June 13th, 2025

1725 South Walnut Street Springfield, IL 62704

Maldaner’s

222 S Sixth St Springfield, IL 62701

Wedding Rehearsal will be at 5:00pm at Blessed Sacrament Church. Rehearsal dinner will be at Maldaner’s immediately following. The wedding party and those individuals involved in the ceremony will need to be at Blessed Sacrament on Friday night and at dinner at Maldaner’s. Your plus one is able to attend as long as you RSVP’d that they would be in attendance.

Wedding Ceremony

Saturday, June 14th, 2025

The wedding ceremony will be held at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church at 2:00pm. Please arrive and be seated by 1:45pm.

Cocktail Hour

Paul’s Paradise

12250 IL-125 Pleasant Plains, IL 62677

Cocktail hour will be held at Paul’s Paradise from 4:30pm-5:30pm. Enter through the front main door. Please be seated for dinner at 5:30pm.

Wedding Reception

12250 IL-125 Pleasant Plains, IL 62677 

The reception is at Paul’s Paradise. The reception begins at 5:45pm and ends at 11:00pm.

Schedule

Our Story

Photos

Rebecca is one of Jessica’s little sisters who is a Co-Maid of Honor along with Jessica’s other little sister.

Rebecca Sauer

Julia is one of Jessica’s little sisters who is a Co-Maid of Honor along with Jessica’s other little sister.

Julia Sauer

Gabi is one of Jessica’s friends since 4th grade. Gabi is one of the 6 bridesmaids.

Gabi Madonia

Jenna is one of Jessica’s friends since freshman year of high school. Jenna is one of the 6 bridesmaids.

Jenna Soehnlin

Payten is one of Jessica’s friends since college at Bradley University. Payten is one of the 6 bridesmaids. 

Payten Valk

Mandie is one of Jessica’s friends since college at Bradley University. Mandie is one of the 6 bridesmaids.

Mandie Rawlinson

Andrew is Dan’s only brother. Andrew is the Best Man.

Andrew Bolt

Brock is Jessica’s little brother. Brock is one of the 6 groomsmen.

Brock Sauer

Nolan is one of Dan’s cousins. Nolan is one of the 6 groomsmen. 

Nolan Finney

Ben is one of Dan’s friends since 2nd grade. Ben is one of the 6 groomsmen. 

Ben Main

Noah is one of Dan’s friends since 6th grade. Noah is one of the 6 groomsmen. 

Noah Spencer

Eli is one of Dan’s friends since college at Bradley University. Eli is one of the 6 groomsmen. 

Eli Rawlinson

Wedding Party

Q + A

We have a room block at the President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel for the weekend of our wedding. The code SBW is needed to book the rooms through the website (linked below).  When you call to book a room, just ask to be booked under the Sauer-Bolt-Wedding room block. You will need to book a room by May 20th, 2025 to get the rate listed! You can still book after May 20th, however, the rate may change.

President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

If you’re flying in…..

While Springfield does have a small airport, flight options are limited. Bloomington and Peoria airports are about an hour and 15 minutes from Springfield. The St. Louis airport is the next closest option, at 2 hours. Chicago and Indianapolis are both 3.5 hours away. We really appreciate you traveling to celebrate us!

Shuttle Details

June 14th, 2025 from 4:15pm-11:00pm.    A shuttle service will be provided (subject to change with weather) to take guests to cocktail hour at 4:15pm from downtown Springfield. The pickup location will be by the Abe Lincoln Hotel on the corner of E Adams St. and S Seventh St. The shuttle holds a maximum of 26 people, so please plan accordingly. Another pickup will be available at the same pickup spot at 5:00pm. Cocktail hour goes from 4:30-5:30pm. Please plan to be at the venue by 5:30pm.  (If it is raining, the shuttle bus service for guests to get TO cocktail hour will be canceled because the bus will have to assist the bridal party. We will notify the front desk at the Abraham Lincoln Hotel whether or not the shuttle will be available for guests to get TO cocktail hour.)   A shuttle will be available when leaving the reception. The first ride will leave at 9:30pm and drop off at the previous pickup spot (listed above). There will be two additional trips at 10:15pm and 11:00pm to the same location. Please plan accordingly.

Travel

Fresh local produce and goods to enjoy on Saturday morning!

Old Capitol Farmers Market

Washington Park & Carillon

One of the many locations for the best donuts in town. 

Mel-O-Cream Donuts

Jessica’s first job and a great brunch spot! 

Le Peep

Great outdoor beer garden! Serves the famous Springfield horseshoe.

Obed & Isaac's Microbrewery

Great spot to grab a beer or drink before cocktail hour!

J P Kelly's Pub & Pkg Liquor

Conveniently located across from the Abraham Lincoln Hotel. Open until 3am!

Celtic Mist Pub

Another spot downtown to grab a drink before cocktail hour! 

Anvil & Forge Brewing and Distilling Company

Buzz Bomb Brewing Co

Route 66 Motorheads Bar and Grill, Museum and Entertainment Complex

Another great location for drinks before cocktail hour!

Office Sports Bar & Grill

Dan’s favorite chicken spot! Another good location and sports bar for drinks before cocktail hour. 

Jessica & Dan

Jessica & Dan

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