Wedding Day

Oak Hill Farm

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Let's take this back to August 2020..... Oh 2020, what a year! This story starts with Makayla being a supportive friend and nervously making a dating profile after a friend suggested we try it out. She NEVER planned on going on a date with some random guy on a dating app. UNTIL....She matched with a cute mailman that roped her in with his love of animals, Jesus, hard work and baking :) Nearly puking and knife secured in her purse (she brought this on the first 2 dates just in case), Makayla made the drive to her first date with a random guy on the internet. She certainly wasn't going to the big city of East Moline, so the two young loves met at Smilee's Ice Cream in DeWitt. 4 boxes were checked off in the first few minutes of the date : 1. He was actually tall (the profile checked out so far)2. He had the cutest smile.3. He held open the door.4. He paid for the ice cream. :) In the very first date they covered politics, religion, family and future goals. Countless calls, texts, visits to Wartburg, trips around the country, meals cooked together, laughs and love have made up the rest of the years between now and then. We can't wait for forever together and we look forward to celebrating our love with you on JULY 6, 2024!

Our Story

Photos by <a href="https://natfinleyphotography.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nat Finely Photography</a>

Photos

Elizabeth Ricke

Leah Crock

Madison Cornelius

Kendra Offerman 

Jessica Logue 

Jessica Sandholm

Isabelle Logue

Austin Blair

Brandt Schultz

Brandon Logue

Ben Traver

Alan Egli

Devon McCormick

Jaxon Logue

Callie Logue

Ryder Blair

Steve Peterson

Wedding Party

Q + A

Reserve using this link:<a href="http://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/G9654667" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Schluter &amp; Sandholm Wedding 2024 </a> 20 rooms blocked There is a 2-night minimum for all of our room blocks, an industry standard in Galena.&nbsp; 4 x Standard King Rooms (KND1) - $240 + Taxes / Night11 x Double Queen Rooms (2 Queen Beds) (QND2) - $260 + Taxes / Night&nbsp;3 x Jnr King Suite with Whirlpool (KNPJ) - $250 + Taxes / Night2 x Double Queen Suites separate Living room with Pullout (QNES) - $295 + Taxes / Night&nbsp;&nbsp; We will release any un booked rooms 30 days prior, so in this case 5th&nbsp;June&nbsp;2024.&nbsp;Our guests will still have access to rooms here, yet they will be based on availability and also the rate listed at time of booking.

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Galena, IL

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Stockton, IL

10 rooms blockedGroup Code:&nbsp;SCHLUTER24&nbsp;

Stoney Creek Inn Galena

Darlington Inn

Oak Hill Farm lies outside of a small town, on a winding gravel road. We want all of our guests to be responsible and stay safe. Therefore, we will provide bussing through Russ Stratton Buses Inc.Details may change based on need and where people are staying but we plan to provide pick-ups and drop-offs at Country Inns and Suites - Galena and Stockton, Stoney Creek Inn and Darlington Inn. You must be at these locations by 2:30. The buses will depart at 2:45.(Even if you are not staying at these locations but you are staying somewhere nearby you could catch the bus at these spots). We plan to have buses depart at 9:30 and 11:00 pm from Oak Hill Farm. Should you choose to drive to Oak Hill but need transportation back to your accommodations for the night, you may leave your car at Oak Hill until 11:00 am on Sunday, July 7. *On your RSVP please indicate if you will be needing transportation and where you are staying so we know the places where most people will need to be picked up. If we see that not many people request transportation, we may scale back this service.

Transportation Services

Travel

There are TONS of cute and unique shops to enjoy in Galena. One of Brandon and Makayla's first official dates took place in Galena...Brandon asked Makayla to be his girlfriend on this date! :)

Shopping in Galena

After you shop, you need to fuel up with some of the delicious food and dining experiences Galena has to offer! We personally love Vinny Vannuchi's!

Dining in Galena

One of Brandon and Makayla's favorite things to do for a date or on vacation is be in nature! Enjoy a hike through Apple River Canyon State Park!

Apple River Canyon State Park

Things to Do

Registry

Makayla & Brandon

Makayla & Brandon

M&B

Wedding Day

4:00 PM–4:30 PM

Ceremony

5:30 PM–11:00 PM

Reception