All events take place at Dragonfly Wedding Venue located in Herrin, IL. Ceremony and cocktail hour will be held outdoors, weather permitting as we all know how unpredictable the weather can be in Southern Illinois. Indoor option available, please don't stress the weather!
Dressy casual. Think flowy fabrics, sundresses, vibrant florals and pastels, or slacks and a dress shirt. Leave your dark hues at home and choose pieces that put a spring in your step!
Save the dates will be sent out in September. A formal wedding invitation will follow in early 2024. Be on the look out toward the end of February/beginning of March!
A car will be required to travel to the venue. It is located about 15 minutes from Marion, IL and 20 minutes from Carbondale, IL. Unfortunately, transportation is not provided so please plan accordingly. There is plenty of free parking on-site. A golf cart is available to pick up guests from their cars if needed. It is a short walk from parking to the venue.
If you received a plus one, it will appear under your name when you RSVP. Please ensure that you are RSVPing for yourself and your guest. Due to limited space, we are only able to accommodate those guests formally invited on your wedding invitation. We cannot wait to celebrate with our closest friends and family!
Nieces, nephews and cousins of the bride and groom will be attending the wedding, however, we kindly ask that you make arrangements to leave your little ones at home! Please relax and enjoy the evening celebrating the newlyweds kid free.
Yes! Please drink responsibly :)
Unfortunately, no. We need to provide our venue and caterers with an accurate head count. We would love for everyone to attend but understand that not everyone can. We kindly ask that you respond either way. If we do not receive an RSVP by the date listed, you will be marked "No". Thank you for understanding!
You may RSVP online by following the QR code listed on your invitation, at https://www.zola.com/wedding/eckertrenowedding or by text to Summer at (618) 967-1395.
We have will be having a buffet style dinner including a chicken, fish and vegetarian option. Please let us know if you are in need of assistance and we will be happy to help!
Yes! All main areas, including restrooms, can be easily accessed by wheelchair. There is a golf cart to pick up guests from the parking area if preferred. We also have limited parking right up front available upon request.
At the beginning of the ceremony, our officiant will ask everyone to take a few photos from their cellphones if they wish. After that, we kindly ask that you put it away for the duration of the ceremony. We have hired amazing professionals to help capture this special moment and would hate to have the views obstructed by other cameras or devices. Thank you for your understanding!
Yes! We have a hotel block at the Hampton Inn located in Marion, IL. Please call to reserve under the Eckert-Reno Wedding block or visit their website using the group code ERW.