Embassy Suites East Peoria - Hotel & RiverFront Conference Center - River BCD Room

Welcome Reception

The Gateway Building by Childers

Wedding Day

Shuttles to Ceremony

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Dinner & Reception

Shuttles to Embassy Suites

We are so excited to celebrate our special day with all of you! This website will be your go-to place for all the details—our story, the schedule, travel information, and everything you’ll need to join us on our big day. Your love and support mean the world to us, and we can’t wait to share this joyful occasion surrounded by our favorite people. Thank you for being part of our journey—we look forward to celebrating together soon! With love, Victor and Maddie

Our Wedding

Our Love Story

We first crossed paths at Virginia Tech, living in the same engineering dorm and even sharing a class our freshman year—but we never actually spoke. It wasn’t until junior year, when a mutual friend brought our friend groups together for game nights, that we really got to know each other. That fall, we became fast friends, laughing through countless rounds of board games. What we didn’t know at the time was that we were each telling our families about the other—Victor confessing that he had a crush but was nervous to make a move, and Maddie sharing about a sweet, funny guy she hoped might like her too. Our first unofficial "date" came when Maddie invited Victor over to watch a movie they had talked about. (Victor only realized it might be a date when he was getting ready to go over to her apartment!) Not long after, he officially asked her out, and the rest is history. Since then, we’ve loved spending time together exploring new adventures—rock climbing, taking dance lessons, hiking, cooking, and even tackling engineering projects side by side. We can’t wait to start this next chapter of our lives and celebrate our wedding day surrounded by our family and friends.

Our Story

Photos

Parents of the Bride

Michael Kogelis

Rasa Tamulavichus

Richard Smith

Melissa Smith

Parents of the Groom

Robert Cappuzzo

Lisamarie Cappuzzo

Wedding Party

Maddie's mom and Maid of Honor (she requested to not be called "Matron") has been by her side through every stage of life. They've always had a special bond so Maddie was thrilled to have her stand beside her on her wedding day!

Tommy is Victor's cousin, but really they are more like brothers. From late nights playing Xbox to winning big at the casino (well, really only Victor ends up winning), the dynamic duo has conquered it all together. Can you believe they've never fought once in 24 years?!?!

Tommy Figurelli

Macey is Maddie's youngest sister. She's a spitfire so she keeps Maddie humble;)

Macey Smith

Trevor was Victor's college roommate, and one of his closest friends. In college he and Victor became nocturnal.

Trevor Ierardi

Meadow is one of Maddie's younger sisters who will surely be on the dance floor all night!

Meadow Smith

Phil is Victor's friend from high school who taught him how to lose repeatedly in spikeball, Super Smash Bros, and pretty much any drinking game

Philip Sapienza

Makenna is Maddie's older sister who she always looked up to growing up:)

Makenna Smith

Reece is Maddie's younger brother who could probably out-lift the entire bridal and grooms party. 

Reece Smith

Natalie is Victor's sister. Maddie can't wait to have another sister to share clothes and braid each other's hair;)

Natalie Cappuzzo

Trevor is Maddie's older brother who is a pilot and flight instructor. Victor is very much looking forward to discounted flights one day ;)

Trevor Kogelis

Q + A

We have reserved a block of rooms available at a discounted price. Make sure to reserve a room before March 25, 2026. Below is a link to book online or a code if you book over the phone. Booking link - https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/kogelis-cappuzzo-wedding/Group code - 92T

Embassy Suites by Hilton East Peoria Riverfront Hotel & Conference Center

If You Are Flying...

There are several different airports to choose from when flying into Illinois. Below is a list of airports, an asterisk indicates airports we recommend. Distance from Embassy Suites to Gateway Building: 8min | 2.8 miles | <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Embassy+Suites+by+Hilton+East+Peoria+Riverfront+Hotel+%26+Conference+Center,+Conference+Center+Drive,+East+Peoria,+IL/The+Gateway+Building+by+Childers,+Northeast+Water+Street,+Peoria,+IL/@40.6837575,-89.5970248,4628m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x880a590687590a99:0x234786fc9af5b606!2m2!1d-89.5904669!2d40.6834653!1m5!1m1!1s0x880a59a0c7323719:0x9a9aa8e8491a1662!2m2!1d-89.5858936!2d40.6902921!3e0?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDgyNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Google Maps Link</a> *General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport | PIADistance to Embassy Suites: 15min | 8.2 miles | <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Embassy+Suites+by+Hilton+East+Peoria+Riverfront+Hotel+%26+Conference+Center,+Conference+Center+Drive,+East+Peoria,+IL/General+Wayne+A.+Downing+Peoria+International+Airport+(PIA),+6100+W+Everett+McKinley+Dirksen+Pkwy,+Peoria,+IL+61607/@40.6610108,-89.6776794,18519m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x880a590687590a99:0x234786fc9af5b606!2m2!1d-89.5904669!2d40.6834653!1m5!1m1!1s0x880a5fd9bb8fd903:0xeea3d14a6abdd247!2m2!1d-89.6955242!2d40.6655468!3e0?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDgxMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Google Maps Link</a> *Chicago O'Hare International Airport | ORDDistance to Embassy Suites: 2h 37min | 167 miles | <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Embassy+Suites+by+Hilton+East+Peoria+Riverfront+Hotel+%26+Conference+Center,+Conference+Center+Drive,+East+Peoria,+IL/ORD+airport+(ORD),+West+O&#39;Hare+Avenue,+Chicago,+IL/@41.2590229,-89.385479,293639m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x880a590687590a99:0x234786fc9af5b606!2m2!1d-89.5904669!2d40.6834653!1m5!1m1!1s0x880fb4276a7762f3:0x511747070259ad4b!2m2!1d-87.9089858!2d41.9802588!3e0?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDgxMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Google Maps Link</a> Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal | BMI/CIRADistance to Embassy Suites: 48min | 43.4 miles | <a 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Victor & Madeline

Victor & Madeline

Things to Do

Things to Do coming soon!