We have reserved a hotel block at the DoubleTree in the Downtown area. You can absolutely stay at another hotel if you choose. There are many great hotels in Omaha. If you are not familiar with the area, don't hesitate to reach out and we an recommend a hotel or an area of town. FYI. The Olympic Swim Trials are taking place the same weekend so make sure to book a room early. Check out the Travel page for more information.
The venue is located outside of Glenwood Iowa. It takes about 15 minutes to drive there from Downtown Omaha.
We plan to hold the ceremony outside and the reception inside. If there is inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved indoors.
-There is a gravel road leading to the venue but the parking lot is paved. -The main reception hall and restrooms are on one floor. -There is an upstairs area for the wedding party that is also accessible from the parking lot. -There is a concrete walkway to the outdoor ceremony location. -The ceremony location is down a small hill. There are no stairs but the walkway is sloped. -There is a small wooden bridge on the way to the ceremony location. -The chairs for the ceremony will be on grass. *If there are any specific concerns or requirements for any of our guests, please reach out to us so we can arrange accommodations.
We will have a photographer taking candid photos during the event so we we would like everyone to look their best, however, there is no strict dress code. We want our guests to be comfortable and to enjoy the day and we know how Nebraska/Iowa weather can be.
We will be serving appetizers of fresh fruit, Caponata on baguettes, and polish sausage. during the cocktail hour. For dinner, we will have London Broil, Chicken Picatta, and fried chicken. Sides will include a salad, roasted sweet and russet potatoes, Mediterranean orzo salad, grilled veggies and rolls. Everything on the menu will be dairy free. For dessert we will have cupcakes, including vegan/dairy free options.
There will be an open bar available with beer, wine and cocktails. We will also have coffee, tea, water, and soda.
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We will do our best to provide an option for anyone unable to attend in person. We plan to post a link to stream the ceremony, however, the internet reception at the venue is not very strong.