👗 For Women: Dress: A black cocktail dress is ideal—typically knee-length or floor length. It should be stylish but not as formal as a gown. Alternatives: A chic jumpsuit or a dressy blouse and skirt/pants in black or other dark tones. 🤵 For Men: Suit: A dark suit (often black, charcoal, or navy) with a button-down shirt. Tie is usually expected but not required. Alternatives: Dress pants, with a darker button up dress shirt
We’ve decided to keep our ceremony small and intimate, with just immediate family and close friends in attendance. If you don’t see the ceremony listed when you RSVP, don’t worry—you’re still very much a part of our big day! We can’t wait to celebrate with you at the reception and make incredible memories together.
Cocktail hour and dinner will follow the ceremony and are reserved for guests attending the full wedding day. If you don’t see these events listed when you RSVP, it just means you're invited to join us later in the evening for the celebration! There will be food, drinks and dancing. We’re so excited to have you be a part of the festivities and can’t wait to celebrate together on the dance floor!
While your presence will be dearly missed, your well-wishes are more than enough! If you feel inclined to send a gift, we are truly grateful and have included our registry information on the website for your convenience. Thank you for thinking of us — your love and support mean the world!
To get to Clear Lake, Iowa, you’ll need to fly into either Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport (MSP) or Des Moines International Airport (DSM), both about a 2-hour drive from Clear Lake—MSP is roughly 2 hours and 15 minutes south, and DSM is about 2 hours north. A rental car is required from either airport. Alternatively, Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) is just 10 minutes away, but it’s a small regional airport with one daily United flight connecting through Chicago O’Hare (ORD). If you choose this option, be sure to check the flight schedule closely.
If you need accommodations, please click the Travel button on our website to view lodging options. For guests booking at the Lakeside Inn, please call the hotel directly rather than booking online, and be sure to mention the Pritchard/McAdams Wedding to receive the group rate.