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ScheduleSchedule

While Francis and Kelsey will be occupied the morning of their wedding day and will not be attending all of the optional prayerful times that the Cathedral of Helena offers, they wanted to make all wedding guests aware of them and invite you to participate!

Friday, October 16, 2026Friday, October 16, 2026

Welcome DinnerWelcome Dinner

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

DoubleTree by Hilton Helena Downtown | Ballroom
22 North Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59601

Casual Attire: Anything goes, from dresses and jackets to jeans and tees.

Whether you're a local Montanan or coming from outside the US, we truly appreciate your willingness to travel in for this special occasion. Feel free to stop by the banquet room on the main floor and have dinner (pizza, pasta, meatballs, salad), a glass of wine or a beer, and relax after your travel. Catch up with family and friends, and make new ones. This weekend is all about new bonds!

Rehearsal Dinner (Invite Only)Rehearsal Dinner (Invite Only)

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Business Casual & Cocktail Attire

This dinner is for the bridal party, celebrant, immediate family, and grandparents. A separate Welcome Dinner will be hosted simultaneously across the hallway in the same hotel for extended family and guests arriving Friday. Note: Ristorante Bella Roma is located inside the Hilton DoubleTree.

Saturday, October 17, 2026Saturday, October 17, 2026

ConfessionsConfessions

9:30 am - 11:00 am

Cathedral of Saint Helena
530 N Ewing St, Helena, MT 59601

AdorationAdoration

9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Cathedral of Saint Helena
530 N Ewing St, Helena, MT 59601

Pre-Wedding Rosary for the New CouplePre-Wedding Rosary for the New Couple

1:15 pm - 1:45 pm

Cathedral of Saint Helena
530 N Ewing St, Helena, MT 59601

Nuptial MassNuptial Mass

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Cathedral of Saint Helena
530 N Ewing St, Helena, MT 59601

Black Tie Optional / Formal Attire: no shorts or jeans, please

Please arrive early and sit towards the front of the cathedral; ushers will be available to escort you. Formal wedding photos will take place at the cathedral post-ceremony. Those participating will receive a separate email with additional details. The photographer will be available at the reception for additional photos. Note: Kelsey and Francis will receive guests at the Kleffner Ranch during dinner (there will not be a receiving line at the cathedral).

ReceptionReception

3:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Happy hour and hors d'oeuvres begin at 3:30pm. Dinner begins at 5:30pm, followed by toasts, cake cutting, and dancing. Music stops at 11pm. Outside food and beverages are prohibited.