Kristy & Jonathan

June 21, 2025 • Woodstock, IL
37 Days To Go!

Kristy & Jonathan

June 21, 2025 • Woodstock, IL
37 Days To Go!

Where is the picnic and ceremony?

We'll be celebrating in the gorgeous Pleasant Valley Conservation Area in Woodstock, which features a spacious shelter and small stone bench amphitheater overlooking the valley. There is ample parking in the lot, which has accessible rest rooms, and a short 1-2 minute walk to the picnic area.

What is the timeline for the day?

We'll start with appetizers and cocktails starting at 1pm before doing a brief ring and vows exchange around 2pm. Afterwards, we'll enjoy a picnic lunch and revelry until the park closes around sundown. Once it's dark, the newlyweds be returning to the city and hosting an afterparty with karaoke that everyone is welcome to attend downtown along the river walk at Lizzie McNeils.

What should we wear?

The day is super casual, so whatever you have on is perfect! It will be June, which can range in weather from muggy to rainy to mild and fair, so wear whatever you are comfortable in. The picnic shelter and amphitheater are very well shaded with old growth trees and should stay somewhat cooler (and we have fans as favors if not!)