What can we say? We love a fun theme! Eric has always dreamed of producing his own music festival. Katie has worked on many different kinds of events, including festivals. Neither one of us felt the desire for an extremely formal, traditional wedding. This is meant to be a gathering of people who mean something to us, as well as an opportunity to share one of our biggest passions: music. If we had to pick 5 words to describe HellerFest, they would be: Funky, Rainbow, Disco, Dance, & Party.
We LOVE the tiny humans, but unless specifically invited, we've got a limit on the little ones. It's more of an adult dance party, anyway.
There is a secure, free, gravel parking lot located right next to the Old Rock House, available to our guests. You may also park across the street near 4 Hands Brewing. Please note that Old Rock House is within walking distance of Busch Stadium, and a Cards vs. Cubs series is taking place that weekend. There are other parking lots in the area, but they will have a charge. You may want to plan to use a rideshare app or carpool.
The ceremony will take place that afternoon at a space with a strict size limitation. We agreed to keep our ceremony very small and private so we can focus on each other and be present. Every single person who is invited to the reception is someone we care about, so please know that we are thrilled to have you join us.
It means that this is the perfect time to bust out that sequined jumpsuit that's been sitting in the back of your closet. We all know Eric is a t-shirt and jeans sort of guy, but even he is going all out for this!
Nope! Those are just for fun and meant to serve as invitations. Use yours as a bookmark, put it on the fridge, whatever you like!
Start arriving at 5:30 pm, but if you need to arrive fashionably late, just make sure you're there by 6:30 pm to catch our welcome toast!
We have room blocks at The Principal Hotel in Columbia, IL and at The Drury Inn at Union Station in downtown St. Louis. Details on the Travel page. Anyone looking to go the Airbnb/VRBO route? If you'd like to stay close to Old Rock House, look for something in the Soulard or Benton Park neighborhoods.
The sooner the better so we can plan more accurately.