The dress code is formal, but we also want you to be comfortable. We ask that you leave the baseball caps and shorts for your hike around the park on Friday afternoon. And definitely do not forget your dancing shoes!

Starved Rock Lodge Restaurant, located in the Lodge, Groom's pick: B.Y.O. Burger; Bride's pick: Penne Primavera. Skoog's Pub in Utica, Groom's pick: Jazzy Grilled Chicken; Bride's pick: Icelandic Cod, deep fried. Burger and Sushi House (BASH) in Ottawa, Groom's pick: Volcano Roll and B.A.S.H Burger; Bride's pick: Umai Roll and Impossible Fungi Burger

COMING SOON...

Please RSVP online using the link provided on your wedding invitation. Please RSVP by March 25th, 2024.

The ceremony is set to take place outdoors at the Sunrise Shelter, located just east of the Lodge. In the event that there is poor weather on wedding day, we will be moving the ceremony indoors, to the Lodge. Please follow the signage upon arrival to the ceremony site.

We have taken much time to carefully consider children and plus ones at our wedding celebration. Each invitation will state explicitly if your children are invited, or if you are being given a plus one for the event. For example, "John Smith and guest" or "John Smith and family."

If you have a dietary restriction such as "gluten free" or "vegan," please specify this when you RSVP online. You will be asked about meal preferences then.

We are so excited about this day, and we would love for our guests to be as and present as possible. For the ceremony, we kindly ask that you refrain from using your phones or cameras (we have an AMAZING photographer). You are free to capture your own photos and videos once the ceremony has concluded. Thank you!