The outside ceremony will start at 3:30 pm. We ask that you please arrive and are seated no later than 3:15pm to ensure you are parked and seated prior to the ceremony starting. Parking is available on sight. Please arrive promptly. Guests arriving after the ceremony begins will be directed to the cocktail hour.

We are only able to accommodate guests explicitly named on the invitation. Unless your invitation explicitly states 'and Guest', we kindly request that you celebrate with us on your own.

Please note that only children participating in the wedding party or who are children of the wedding party members are invited to attend.

The dress code is cocktail, or semi-formal attire. We kindly request that guests not wear jeans or any shades of white, ivory, cream, or similar light colors, thank you!

The ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner/reception are all being held at Almquist Farm: 21321 Polk Ave, Hastings, MN 55033.

We currently have limited rooms blocked at GrandStay Hotel & Suites Hastings -Hastings MN. If blocked rooms are still available, please call their front desk (651-437-8870) and state that the block is for Kimberly & Robert's wedding on August 22, 2026 and they can book your room over the phone. Other nearby hotels we would recommend would be: The Confluence Hotel -Hastings MN, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson -Red Wing, MN or Cottage Grove, MN, AmericInn -Red Wing MN, Holiday Inn Express & Suites -Red Wing MN, & Nichols Inn & Suites -Hastings MN.

No worries—we have a backup plan! If the weather is uncooperative, we’ll move the ceremony inside the reception building.

Our Wedding colors are Lilac Purple, and Vintage Mauve.

Dinner will be a buffet styled pasta bar with two pasta options. 1) Penne pasta with Vegetarian Alfredo Sauce 2) Penne pasta with red sauce. Homemade meatballs will also be served aside from the pasta. The sides included are: steamed broccoli and a summer berry salad with poppyseed vinaigrette (chopped romaine lettuce, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, candied pecans, and red onion). A dinner roll and butter will also be included in the buffet. A gluten-free rotisserie chicken is available if needed. Please inform us ahead of time if a gluten-free meal is necessary. For dessert, there will be cupcakes available at the reception.

Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift of all! However, if you'd like to celebrate with a gift, we would greatly appreciate contributions towards our new home. For those who prefer a traditional gift, we've also created an Amazon Registry. The items for our registry are attached under the registry tab. Additionally, you'll find options on this website to contribute funds directly. Anything, and everything is greatly appreciated!

Please RSVP via online with the link listed on the invitation or by mail. Please have your RSVPs in no later than July 27, 2026.

Cocktail hour will feature a complimentary open bar. Following cocktail hour, a cash bar will be available for the remainder of the evening.

Everyone who receives an invite is invited to both the ceremony and reception. If you prefer to only attend one or the other, please specify that on your RSVP, thank you!

We’re going for a cocktail/semi-formal vibe—think classy, romantic, and a little fun! • Ladies: Cocktail dresses, flowy midi/maxi dresses, or a chic jumpsuit • Gentlemen: Dress pants, a button-down dress shirt, and feel free to add a blazer or tie! (A polo shirt is also acceptable) A few quick notes: • No jeans, please—we promise it’s worth dressing up! • Skip white, cream, and similar light colors (we’re saving those for the bride 🤍) • We can’t wait to see everyone looking amazing and ready to celebrate!🥂