Is the venue indoor or outdoor?
Both! The ceremony will be held outdoor weather permitting at the Pine Cathedral site, while cocktail hour and the reception will be held indoor at the Pine Pavilion and the White Oak Barn ballroom.
What is the dress code?
We are excited to see you dressed in semi-formal and/or cocktail attire!
We suggest that men wear a suit or dress shirt with tie and women wear a midi- or knee-length dress or dressy separates.
Please refrain from wearing jeans/ denim, t-shirts, sneakers, flip-flops, and such.
If you need help on this, we've provided a visuals to help!
Are children invited?
As individuals who work in education, we enjoy spending time with your children. However, due to a few factors, we respectfully request this be an adults only event. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Can I bring a +1?
Due to limited capacity, we are only able to accommodate those formally invited. If you receive a plus one it will be addressed on your invitation and RSVP card. We are trying to keep our wedding an intimate event with close friends and family, and so we kindly request that you adhere to the guest list specified in your invitation. We truly value your presence and hope you will respect this request.
What time should I arrive to the ceremony?
The ceremony will start at 3:00pm. Arriving to the venue 20-30 minutes early is a great way to ensure you can find the venue, park, and settle in before it begins!
Any late-comers will be hazed mercilessly.
Can I take photos during the ceremony?
We kindly ask that you refrain from taking photos during the ceremony to allow everyone to fully enjoy the moment. We’ll have professional photographers and videographers capturing all the special moments, and photos and video will be shared with you after the event.
Will there be an open bar?
We are delighted to host the bar until our purchased alcohol is gone. After that, a cash bar will be available!
What time will the wedding reception end?
Our reception will end at 11pm.
Will there be reserved blocks of rooms at one or more hotels?
Yes! Gabe and I have a block with Best Western in Willmar. Go to our "Travel" tab to find the link!
What will the weather be like?
Typical early October weather in Minnesota is average high of 58°F to a low of 38°F. Some would describe the temperature to be moderately chilly.
Where should we bring/send our wedding gift?
Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift we could ask for! If you would like to honor us with a gift, you can have it delivered to our home at 604 John St Starbuck, MN 56381, or you can find our complete wedding registry here on our website (and purchase directly from our wish list) under the "Registry" tab.
A wedding card box will be at our reception!
What should I do if I can't make it?
You will be dearly missed!! If you cannot make it to the wedding, please let us know ASAP, and RSVP "No" so we can plan accordingly.
What if I didn't RSVP in time?
If we do not receive your RSVP by September 1st, it will automatically be marked as a "not attending". We will miss celebrating with you, but it is imperative we provide our vendors with a final guest count within the time they have given us. This means you are not allowed to show up to our special day, as there will be no seating, food, and drink accommodations for you. Thank you for understanding!!