Wedding Day

St. Ludmila Catholic Church

Ceremony

Epic Event Center

Reception

Summer

RSVP due by August 14, 2026

We’re so excited to celebrate the beginning of our forever with the people we love most. Join us as we say “I do” surrounded by family, friends, and all the magic that brought us here. Our wedding will be a joyful celebration filled with laughter, great food, and unforgettable memories. We can’t wait to share this special moment with you – thank you for being part of our story.

Our Wedding

Our Story

Q + A

King Suites as well as Double Bed Suites are available. If the block is filled, please reach out to Wyatt or Jessica to extend the room count.Free hot breakfast included.Free parking onsite, no shuttle service offered.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Cedar Rapids Marion

King Suites as well as Double Bed Suites are available. If the block is filled, please reach out to Wyatt or Jessica to extend the room count.Breakfast buffet $14 per person.Free parking onsite, no shuttle service offered.

Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Rapids

Eastern Iowa Airport

Hotels & Travel

If you're staying in town a few days or have some free time, here are a few of our favorite spots and items available!

Couple's FavoritesJessica's: Iced Breakfast Club, 1/2 the sweetnessWyatt's: Hot or Iced Golden Ticket

Trading Grounds

Our favorite spot for Mexican in town! Couples Favorites:Jessica's: Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita, Tacos Campechanos Wyatt's: Barrel Margarita, Burrito Tacuba

Mextizo

Couple's FavoriteShake or mixer with Oreos, Reese's cups, and peanut butter sauce!

Earl's Chill and Grill

Couple's FavoritesCouple's: Breakfast Burrito with Sausage &amp; Blueberry Donutland DonutJessica's: Iced Cafe Latte with Caramel, Banana Bread WhipWyatt's: Iced Cafe Latte with Candied Walnut syrup

Uptown Snug

30hop

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom

Pickle Palace

PinSeekers Tiffin

Things to Do

What Is Cocktail Wedding Attire?

Cocktail Dresses to Add to Your Cart ASAP

What Guys Need to Know About Dress Codes

We kindly ask that guests wear cocktail attire. Suits, dress pants, or collared shirts with ties (optional) are appropriate for men. For women, cocktail dresses, floor-length gowns, or jumpsuits are perfect.Please refrain from wearing jeans, shorts, or hats.Our venue is fully paved with only a few grassy areas, so feel free to wear your favorite heels or dress shoes.For a cohesive look, we’d love if you took inspiration from our wedding party colors: soft pinks, romantic greens, and other fall-friendly tones like berry, sage, emerald, or rose. These hues will beautifully complement the overall aesthetic of the day!

Dress Code

COCKTAIL ATTIRE ﻿We kindly ask that guests wear cocktail attire. Suits, dress pants, or collared shirts with ties (optional) are appropriate for men. For women, cocktail dresses, floor-length gowns, or jumpsuits are perfect. Please refrain from wearing jeans, shorts, or hats. Our venue is fully paved with only a few grassy areas, so feel free to wear your favorite heels or dress shoes. To tie into the feel of our day, we’d love if you took inspiration from our wedding colors, please note this is not a requirement.- Our colors include soft pinks, romantic greens, and other fall-friendly tones like berry, sage, emerald, or rose. These hues will beautifully complement the overall aesthetic of the day with out any pressure to match exactly!

What to Wear

Meet Our Wedding Party!

Rebecca Gardner

Andrew Stastny

Stephanie Benton

Justin Lefebure

Sydney Garrett

Riley Hermanson

Lauren Winders

Chris Hoang

Maddie Stastny

Ronzell Daye

Megan Slattery

Ashton Gardner

Cayla Berendes

Forrest Benton

Caitlin Kramer

Jeremy Jones

Eli Jones

Dalton Jones

Cecilia Gardner

Jameson Gardner

Donovan Benton

Hudson Stastny

Easton Stastny

Wedding Party

Photos

Registry

We want to especially thank all of you for taking the time to congratulate us on this magical time. We are doing something special for our guest book. We are asking our guests to find their favorite bible passage and sign next to it with a note. We want all to have the opportunity to have time to explore and find a passage for us to read in the future. Thank you in advance!

Special Note

Jessica & Wyatt

Jessica & Wyatt

J&W

Wedding Day

1:30 PM

Ceremony

3:30 PM

Reception