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We are so looking forward to celebrating with you! Please note that all information regarding our destination wedding in the Keys and the cruise info is listed here. November 30th is the deadline for cruise payment in full. JOIN US!
We are so looking forward to celebrating with you! Please note that all information regarding our destination wedding in the Keys and the cruise info is listed here. November 30th is the deadline for cruise payment in full. JOIN US!
February 21, 2026
Princeton, IL 61364
#becominghoff2026
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The Wedding Website of Janet Devera and Scott Hofstetter
Since we are listing both ceremonies and the cruise on this website, I know there are many questions that may come up. We both wanted to do a destination wedding on the beach. Knowing that getting our entire family to make it for a destination wedding would be nearly impossible, we opted for a local wedding instead. Our Princeton Wedding is our "official" wedding where we know our close family and friends could attend. We are both very excited to have our parents, kids, and grandkids included in this ceremony. We opted to have an additional 2nd ceremony on the beach in Key West so that we would still get our beach wedding. Everyone is also invited to attend this ceremony as well. We would love to have you! The day after the wedding, we are heading out on an 8 day cruise and have decided to include anyone who would like to join us.
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Do we need to RSVP for each event?Do we need to RSVP for each event?

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We are asking that you RSVP to both weddings using our RSVP tab on this site. Include everyone you will be bringing. We have each person invited listed for you to RSVP for. We will need exact numbers for the ceremony at Key West so that we have enough chairs for everyone during the ceremony.

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What should we wear?What should we wear?

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We are just happy to have you attend! We are wearing standard wedding attire, so dress as you would any other wedding.

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Am I allowed to bring my children?Am I allowed to bring my children?

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YES! We can't wait to celebrate with them and watch them dance the night away. We have added your children to your invitation. Please RSVP for them when you RSVP on this site.

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Can I take pictures during the ceremony?Can I take pictures during the ceremony?

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Of course we all want to take pictures during a wedding ceremony. If you choose to take pictures, please be aware of where our photographer is trying to capture pictures. Stay out of the isles and out of her shots. Silence your phone and enjoy the ceremony while our photographer catches all the perfect shots.

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Do I get a plus one?Do I get a plus one?

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We have listed all invited guests and plus ones on your invitation. Please be sure to include them on the RSVP.

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How do I get there?How do I get there?

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* From Route 80 Continue to IL-26 S/N Main St 2 min (0.1 mi) * Turn left onto County Rd 1660 N/E Railroad Ave 0.3 mi * Turn left onto N Euclid Ave 0.1 mi * Turn left at the 1st cross street onto E Railroad Ave 98 ft * Turn right  Destination will be on the right 

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Is it an open bar?Is it an open bar?

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We will provide draft beers, water and softdrinks. Other drinks will require a cash bar. Please don't forget to tip your bartenders!

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What’s the wedding hashtag?What’s the wedding hashtag?

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#BecomingHoff2026 Please add this hashtag to pictures you post! We have also set up an online photo album and will have a QR code available for you to upload your photos to our online album.

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Are there hotels in the area in case we want to stay and not drive home?Are there hotels in the area in case we want to stay and not drive home?

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We have secured a block of 20 rooms at The Comfort Inn at 2238 North Main Street, Princeton, IL, 61356 for $125/night including free hot breakfast. Reservations must be made by phone at 815-875-3371. You will need to speak with Neil and reference the Hofstetter Wedding when you book. All reservations must be made by January 1st to ensure the rooms are saved and you get the room block price. Additional rooms can be added to the block if the 20 rooms are spoken for prior to January 1st. There is also an AmericInn at 2120 Claude Bailey Parkway, Princeton, IL with rooms for around $135/night, but room blocks were not available. 815-872-5000 or go online to book. Scott and I will be staying at the Comfort Inn both Friday and Saturday night.

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Where do I RSVP?Where do I RSVP?

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Click on the RSVP tab at the top of this site and enter your first and last name. Please be sure to RSVP for all events and add all the people that will be attending.

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Can we still get in on your cruise?Can we still get in on your cruise?

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YES! We still have 7 cabins available through our saved block. Final payment is due 11/30, so ou will need to get it booked quickly if you want our block pricing. Of course, as long as the cruise still has cabins available you can also book after that date. Deb has locked in pricing until the end of November for us though. If you would like more information on the cruise, go to the "schedule" tab on this site for the itinerary and if you would like to book, you can contact Deb at 815-674-3481 and she will get you booked!

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Where should we stay if we plan to go to Key West?Where should we stay if we plan to go to Key West?

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We were unable to secure any reasonably affordable room blocks in Key West. The lower priced hotels would not do room blocks and the ones that did, were pretty pricey. We decided it would be best to let everyone just choose their own rooms and the price point they would like to pay. We are staying in a VRBO and renting a scooter to get around. You are welcome to stay wherever you would like and we can keep everyone updated on our plans while we are there. If you would like to join us for any of them, that's great! If not, we are so happy to have you join us for the ceremony and spend the evening afterward with us. You are spending the money to come see us, enjoy the things you want to do while you are there!