FAQs

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Ceremony?

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The ceremony will begin at 1:00 PM at 607 NE Madison Avenue, Peoria, IL 61603. Guests are welcome to arrive as early as 12:30 PM.

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Cocktail Hour & Reception?

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Cocktail hour and the reception will take place at Venue Chisca – The Grand Ballroom, 1009 SW Washington Street, Peoria, IL 61602. Doors to the Grand Ballroom will open for cocktail hour at 4:00 PM. There will be a bit of time between the ceremony and cocktail hour, so please check out our “Things To Do” page for some of our favorite spots in Downtown Peoria. For guests staying at Embassy Suites in East Peoria, this is also a great time to check in and get settled. If you are looking for hotel details, check out our travel page. The reception will begin at 5:00 PM with our grand entrance. Dinner, speeches, dancing, and plenty of wedding cake will follow!

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Parking?

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The Cathedral has two dedicated parking lots located on the south and west sides of the building. Street parking is also available nearby. Venue Chisca offers parking directly outside of the event space. Overflow parking is available at the corner of SW Adams Street & Persimmon Street, as well as behind the businesses across Washington Street from Venue Chisca. Street parking is also available.

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Attire?

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We kindly ask guests to dress in cocktail attire for our wedding. For men, this means a suit with an optional tie or dress shirt and pants with a tie. For women, cocktail dresses, formal tops with pants, or other polished outfits are perfect.

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Plus One?

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If a plus one has been reserved for you, it will be indicated on your invitation.