WHERE ARE THE CEREMONY AND RECEPTION TAKING PLACE?
The ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception will be held at the White Pines Event Center in Carterville, IL. The ceremony will be held outside the venue. Cocktail hour and reception will be held inside the venue. Cocktail hour will begin right after the ceremony is over inside the venue. Family and friends are more than welcome to use the outdoor patio right off the venue during cocktail hour.
WHAT TIME DO WE GET THERE?
The ceremony will begin at 4:30 pm. Please arrive 15-30 minutes prior to the ceremony to park and find your seat.
IS THERE A DRESS CODE?
We would love to see our family and friends dress up with us! We are requesting everyone wear semi-formal/causal attire for our wedding. Jeans are just fine too! The grooms party will be wearing jeans.
CAN I BRING A GUEST/DATE?
If you received a plus one, your guest's name is listed on your invitation and will appear under your name when you RSVP. Otherwise, we would love to keep the wedding as an intimate event with friends and family.
ARE KIDS INVITED?
We decided to keep our wedding and reception an adult-only event (the only exception is the flower girl in the bridal party). Invitations will be specific and will include names of the children who are invited. We hope you understand and enjoy a night off!
WILL THERE BE AN OPEN BAR?
Yes, the drinks are on us and the hangover is on you - get ready to celebrate our wedding!
You are more than welcome to bring drinks of your own if you choose.
WHEN DO WE NEED TO RSVP BY?
We ask that you please RSVP by September 19th, 2024.