The destination of all destination, Central Illinois does offer quite a bit for folks to do if you're willing to look for it!

Spend the afternoon in the hometown of the bride and groom!

Start with an energizing cup of coffee from The Blend Cafe (where coffee and community come together). The Moroccan Iced Coffee is to die for!

Be sure to check out the shops at the Historic Downtown Square. The bride's personal favorite is Holland's Mercantile for a few sweet treats, the groom loves searching for "gems" at A Step Back in Time.

In need of some physical activity? The Washington Park is right next to the bride's grade school and served as her cross country course in high school. The groom enjoys the disc golf course there too!

You can find an abundance of shops and restaurants in Peoria. The bride and groom provide their top picks:

1. Brews at Bearded Owl Brewing (112 State St #1a, Peoria, IL 61602)

2. BBQ at the Blue Duck (212 Southwest Water Street Suite B, Peoria, IL 61602)

3. Seeing what is on the "Big Screen" at the Peoria Riverfront Museum

4. Catching a Peoria Chief's Baseball Game

5. Exploring the shops around Peoria Heights with a coffee from Leaves 'n Beans (4800 N Prospect Rd, Peoria Heights, IL 61616).

6. Saying hello to the giraffes at the Peoria Zoo, followed by a lively game of pickleball (2320 N Prospect Rd, Peoria, IL 61603)

Besides this wedding the main attractions of Bloomington/Normal include:

-Illinois State University

-Frisbee Golf at Maxwell Park

-The Prairie Aviation Museum

and popping over to the Mackinaw Valley Vineyard (in between Washington and Normal).