Marlene's Event Barn: 1380 Hickory Point Rd Metamora, IL 61548
If you arrive late to the ceremony please do not interrupt, either watch from a distance, wait in your car, or go to the directed reception area. We ask that you do not take a seat as to avoid interrupting the ceremony. We kindly ask that you arrive 15-30 minutes before the ceremony begins, to allow plenty of time to find your seat, mingle with fellow guests, and get settled.
As much as we love all the littles, please try to refrain from bringing your children, unless specifically stated on invitations or on your RSVP's.
Due to limited space, please refrain from bringing a plus one unless stated on your invitation or RSVP.
You may scan the QR code on your invitation and enter your name. You can also click on the tab labeled "RSVP" at any time. If for some reason you are unable to RSVP via this website, please RSVP by messaging the Bride by the RSVP deadline of April 24th, 2026.
We can't wait to celebrate with all of you! At the reception, there will be a cash bar with plenty of drinks to keep the good times flowing. While drinks aren't on us, the love and laughter definitely are! We'll also be serving a signature cocktail crafted just for the occasion, think of it as a little taste of us! So bring your favorite form of payment, your best dance moves, and get ready to toast to love, laughter, and happily ever after.
Yes, we would love for everyone to dress up-look good, feel good! You can wear any color you'd like but we kindly ask that you do not wear white, cream or any shade of these colors as they are reserved for the Bride!
We kindly ask that you RSVP no later than April 24th, 2026. We must give our final numbers to our vendors in a timely manner, therefore if you have not submitted your RSVP by April 24th, 2026 you will be marked down as "No" response. We will miss you at our wedding, however we will not be able to accommodate late RSVP's.
The ceremony will be outdoors (weather permitting) and the reception will be inside, but we will have fun things to do outside as well for our guests (weather permitting).
Yes, we have a hotel block at Par-a-dice Hotel & Casino in East Peoria, IL. It is about 15 minutes away from the venue. You can call or book online with our password, that will be highlighted in your invitation. If you have any trouble booking, please reach out to the bride!
We are currently working on this, as we want to make sure we have enough room for everyone needing transportation back to the hotel the night of!
There will be a cocktail hour following the ceremony and dinner a little afterwards as well. We will be having BBQ pulled pork sandwiches, green beans with bacon, corn, Mac n cheese, and a salad.