Grab a cup of joe before the ceremony at Edwardsville's Goshen coffee shop near Governors Parkway & Holiday Inn & Suites!

Enjoy a stroll through the heart of downtown Edwardsville. TJ & Aly enjoy visiting Mojos Music shop, grabbing lunch at Cleveland Heath and ending the afternoon with a brew from Recess! Enjoy!

Enjoy the outdoors at Silver Lake in Highland, IL.

If you are traveling with littles, this splash pad near downtown Edwardsville would be a great FUN way to kill some time before the ceremony! Since our big day is in the middle of August, it will be hot!! Cool off with your kiddos at this splash pad, be sure to bring towels!

Grab a brew and an axe! If you end up in the area a bit early, have fun throwing axes with your friends before the ceremony!

The STL Zoo is one of the top rated Zoo's in the US! It is completely free to enter and is a classic southern, IL summer activity! This is a solid 45 minute drive from the venue so be sure to plan ahead if you want to make a trip!

Enjoy some time outside before we dance the night away inside all night!

Grab a bite for lunch before the ceremony or on your way out of town the next day!

Grab a bite for lunch before the ceremony or on your way out of town the next day!

Grab a bite for lunch before the ceremony or on your way out of town the next day!

Enjoy a coffee & breakfast the morning after the wedding! This is one of Aly's favorite spots.