While Springfield does have a small airport, flight options are extremely limited. The St. Louis airport is the next closest option; however, Chicago and Indianapolis are both 3.5 hours away and might work for you as well.
For your ease, we have two room blocks. Please reference the "Travel Details" tab for additional information and book as soon as possible, as availability may be limited. You are more than welcome to stay outside of the hotel blocks!
If you are involved in the wedding, please note the wedding rehearsal starts at 5:30pm at BSS on Friday, the 27th. Dinner at Curate to follow.
Both the ceremony and reception will be indoors.
We'd love to see our family and friends dress up with us! We are requesting Semi-Formal attire for our wedding. *Wedding Party Colors: Navy & Black*
You will have the choice between three meal options with your RSVP. -Sauteed Chicken Marsala: Red Peppers, Shallots, Mushrooms, Marsala, Demi-Glace -Beef Tenderloin: Grilled, Green Peppercorn Cream Sauce -Vegetarian Option: Cheese Tortellini with Basil Marinara All entrees will be served with salad and dinner rolls. Meat options will include a vegetable and starch.
Yes! LET'S PARTY! Bartenders will accept cash tips.
A shuttle service will be provided to take guests to cocktail hour at 4:15pm from downtown Springfield. Pickup will be at the Northeast corner of Adams and 8th Streets, conveniently located just a couple of blocks from the bars Celtic Mist and Anvil & Forge. The shuttle holds a maximum of 30, so please plan accordingly. A shuttle will be available when leaving the reception as well. The first ride will leave at 10:45pm for SpringHill Suites. There will be two additional trips at 11:15pm and 11:45pm to The Abe Lincoln Hotel.
Street parking is available in front of the church on W. Laurel St. There are also parking lots in front of and behind the church. There is a large, two-level parking lot at Illini, but please be safe and utilize Uber/Lyft home as needed.
If you received a plus one, your guest's name is listed on your formal invite and will appear under your name when you RSVP. Due to limited seating, plus ones can only attend if formally invited.
Due to adult invitees filling the capacity of the venue, we unfortunately do not have the option to include children, except for our nieces and nephews. Invitations will be specific and will include the names of those who are invited. Parents, we hope you understand and enjoy a night off! **You are more than welcome to bring your children to the wedding mass!