Please RSVP to Gracie by 9/6/2025. You are more than welcome to RSVP sooner.
Though we will miss you, we understand that things happen. If you can't make it, please text the number on the invitation, so we can plan accordingly.
Although we would love to offer a plus one to all guests, we have a strict guest list that fits our budget and meets our needs for this special day. Invitations are addressed to those who are invited: seats reserved is listed on the invitation. We appreciate your understanding and can't wait to celebrate with you.
Unfortunately, we have decided to have a child-free wedding with the exception of children in the bridal party. We want you to relax and celebrate with us, which is why we have decided to have an adult-only event. We appreciate you making arrangements to keep the kiddos at home and hope you understand.
We have blocked a select number of rooms at a hotel close to the ceremony and reception space right in town. The rooms will be at a first come first serve basis for the night before (October 10th) and the night of the wedding (10/11/2025). The link to the blocked rooms will be in the travel section of the website. If you would like to stay for additional nights, you will need to contact the hotel to reserve more or less nights. Please plan accordingly for those out of town.
If you're anything like the couple, we never know what to wear. The dress code for the event is semi-formal. We would like for everyone to wear all black. For men, we suggest a suit, blazer, or button-down with dress pants (a white dress shirt is fine). For women, we suggest a black dress, jumpsuit, or dressy separates. As for shoes, black or nude colors, no vibrant colors (whatever style suits you and your outfit).
Unfortunately, we cannot foresee the future weather, and quite frankly in Missouri you never know what will happen. Fortunately for you, the ceremony and the reception will be held inside. October in Missouri can be anywhere from 40 in the morning to 75 in the afternoon or a cool fall day 50-60s.
The ceremony begins at 2:30 p.m. at Stone Chapel at Drury University. Street parking will be available, as well as some parking lots on the campus. However, campus will be in session and it may take some time finding parking. Please arrive with enough time to find parking and walk to the chapel (campus is pretty small, but still can be a 5-10 minute walk). After the ceremony is finished family will be pulled aside to take photos, then can go to the reception area in Downtown Springfield.
We have hired a professional photographer to capture our special day and ask that you do not use your phone during the ceremony. However, you are more than welcome to take photos and videos of the rest of the celebration. We do ask that you do not post pictures from the event on social media platforms unless confirmed with the bride and groom.
After the ceremony, You are more than welcome to head to the reception area to mingle and enjoy the cocktail party, or explore Springfield until the reception. The reception will be held at 425 DownTown in downtown Springfield. We will begin dinner at 4:30.
We will be having a hosted bar until the limit down has been spent. Once the limit has been met, you will then be required to purchase your own alcoholic beverages. Soda, water, and coffee will be available throughout the night at no charge. Please be mindful of the number of beverages purchased as we want everyone to have a good time.
The last call for drinks will be at 9:00. The reception will be over at 10 p.m. where the bride and groom will depart from guests. We ask that you be courteous and throw finished items away. There will not be an after-party, however, you are more than welcome to walk around downtown and explore the local bars if you'd like to continue partying!
The simple answer is yes! Our registry is at the top of this page under "Registry." We have added an assortment of items that we need or want, however, you do not have to purchase anything. We appreciate you coming to the wedding and celebrating our love for one another and those around us.