The dress code is semi-formal/cocktail attire. This means dresses, dress pants, ties, bow-ties, blazers, etc. Please do not wear jeans!!

our catholic wedding ceremony will be beautiful and meaningful, but it will not include a full mass. we have chosen this format to ensure that the service is inclusive and welcoming for all our guests, regardless of their faith background or familiarity with catholic traditions. we are excited to share our special day with everyone!

yes!!! we would love to have your kids along. They make the night a blast and bring the dance floor alive so the more the merrier!

For the cocktail hour, we will have his and hers beverages on us. For the reception, we are still in the process of determining drinks and what we will be offering/contributing.

We will not be offering a shuttle service as hotels are spread out around the area. There are three cab companies in the Brainerd Lakes area, with some growing yet limited Uber/lyft options. Grab-a-cab: 218-270-2992 Brainerd area taxi: 218-828–1111

The wedding rehearsal will take place at St. Francis Catholic Church at 5:00 PM for those involved in the ceremony or the wedding party. Following the rehearsal at 6:30 PM, the Groom's Dinner will take palace aboard the Gull Lake Cruise. This dinner is for all rehearsal participants and additional invited guests. The dinner will last approximately 2 hours with hors d'oeuvres served (no plated dinners for this event but there should be plenty of food). please note that Capacity is limited. Groom’s Dinner Address: 11000 Craguns Dr, Brainerd, MN 56401

Attire should be dressy casual. Men may want to wear a polo, button down shirt, or dress shirt for the top and chinos, dress pants/shorts, or khaki pants/shorts for the bottoms. Women may want to wear a sundress, midi/maxi dress, a blouse with skirt/pants, or a cocktail dress.