Marlene's Event Barn

Ceremony & Reception

Ceremony

Reception

Fall

Our Wedding

Our Story

Photos

Brianna Wetzler

Caleb Helgerson

Savannah Hack

Austin Day

Mady Helgerson

Bradley Noe

Kara Helgerson

Tyler Meyeres

Courtney Harle

Andrew Mellick

Elizabeth Tranel

Michael Headington

Wedding Party

Q + A

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Sleep Inn & Suites Washington near Peoria

Please follow the link below to be directed to the online portal for booking a room. Check-in Date, Check-out Date, and guest number are adjustable as well. Rooms must be reserved by August 19th, 2025 to receive the room block discount.

Stoney Creek Hotel Peoria

Please follow the link below to be directed to the online portal for booking a room. Check-in Date, Check-out Date, and guest number are adjustable as well. Rooms must be reserved by August 29th, 2025 to receive the room block discount

Embassy Suites by Hilton East Peoria Riverfront Hotel & Conference Center

Travel

A local favorite! Good place to grab some pasta!

Avanti's Ristorante - East Peoria

A central IL gem! Some of the best food, and especially pie in the area! Our favorites to try: Becca's Favorite Pie: Peanut Butter Oreo Pie, Nate's Favorite Pie: Peach Pie

Busy Corner

Enjoy a variety of fall activities, including apple and pumpkin picking!

Rebecca & Nathan

Rebecca & Nathan

Things to Do

Avanti's Ristorante - East Peoria

Busy Corner

Tanners Orchard

The Shoppes at Grand Prairie

Peoria Zoo

Peoria Riverfront Museum