Ceremony Venue, Marina Pavilion: Parking on-site, Parking Pass not Required There will be a short walk to the ceremony entrance, noted with signs Welcome Event (Friday Night Social) & Reception Venue, The Owner's Club Social Hall & Lounge: Parking on-site, Pass Not Required Accommodations: If you are staying within The Galena Territory, ask for a parking pass when you check-in, for more details please click here to read: https://thegalenaterritory.com/web/pages/visiting#_com_liferay_journal_content_web_portlet_JournalContentPortlet_INSTANCE_vsSOdfUoKGR8__msg If you are staying within the city of Galena or at an Airbnb, please contact your hotel/ host for parking details
We will be asking our guests to be "unplugged" during the ceremony. Our lovely photographer will be capturing the memories for us, and we encourage all other cameras and phones to be turned off and put away. Personal pictures and/ or videos during the reception are allowed.
Semi-formal Ladies: Please refrain from wearing white and burnt orange (to avoid matching the bridesmaids')
Yes, all venues have heat and/ or air conditioning, whichever is needed depending on the weather. The ceremony will be outdoors, weather depending. October in Northern Illinois can be unpredictable. Please dress accordingly and it may be a good idea to have a jacket, cardigan, or shawl on hand in case of chillier weather.
Absolutely! All children are welcome and should have been included on your invitations. There are 2 highchairs available for use during the reception, if needed. Please Note: Alcohol consumption will be present and there may be profanity in select songs during the reception.
July 1st, 2026 To RSVP please click on the "RSVP" tab at the top of the page If you need to make any changes AFTER you have already RSVP'd- please personally contact the bride or groom or our parents.
Yes, all venues have indoor men's and women's restrooms. Changing tables are provided in both women's and men's restrooms at both locations.
Our registry is linked at the top of the page under the "Registry" tab. Our registry has the option to send gifts directly to our home and we encourage this method of delivery. If you would like to purchase a gift or bring a card physically to the reception, there will be a small table dedicated for that purpose.
Yes, all venues are wheelchair accessible. The ceremony venue at the Marina Pavilion is all ground-level. There is access to drive a vehicle all the way up to the main door. If this accommodation is needed, please let the bride and groom know ahead of time. The reception venue at the Owner's Club Social Hall has an elevator.
Smoking or vaping is NOT prohibited inside any venue location or on the patio/ balcony. To partake, you have to go at least 15 feet from the building (venue policy).