4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Dress-Casual: This is a Spring/Summer wedding, so please take that into consideration when choosing your attire. Our event will not be black tie, but dress clothes are highly suggested (there will be video and pictures taken of everyone during the event).
The ceremony is located in the loft of the barn. There are stairs located inside the building to access the barn loft. Please let us know if you will need assistance getting up the stairs. Parking is located in the gravel lot on the north side of the barn. You will be directed where to park by the attendant. You may move your vehicle at any time, but no vehicles may be left overnight. Please be respectful of the couple during the ceremony and silence all electronic devices.
4:45 pm - 5:30 pm
Thank you for attending the main event! The rest of the events this evening will be located on the lower level of the Schwarz Barn. While we disappear for a moment to take our pictures, you may enjoy the snacks we have provided to tide you over before the meal. Feel free to socialize with the other guests and play some of the provided outdoor activities. We promise to not take too long, because we are ready to celebrate with all of you too!
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
The meal will be buffet style, made by Deb's Catering in Altamont, IL. There will be a variety of food to choose from, so even the picky eaters should not starve.
6:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Now is the time to celebrate! Our reception is both inside and outside, weather permitting. The food, beverages, DJ, main dance floor, and restrooms are all located in the enclosed area. Outside you will find an additional dance floor, a fire pit, and games (i.e. bags, horse shoe, ladder golf)! Rules: No smoking or vaping inside, period. All trash must be placed in the trash cans provided (including cigarettes). Vehicles cannot be left in the parking lot at the Schwarz Barn overnight. Be respectful of the property and the people around you. BYOB: We will provide both alcoholic (beer and wine) and non-alcoholic beverages in a limited quantity. They will not sell any type of beverages at the facility. If you do not like the beverages provided and/or are affraid that you may run out, you may bring your own. Glass bottles are not allowed, so please keep to cans or plastic.