Please RSVP by 9/30/23 regardless if you are or are not attending. If we do not receive an RSVP by this date, we will assume you do not plan to attend. You can RSVP on our website (LINK: www.zola.com/wedding/ paigeandandrew2023) which has a LOT of useful information, OR return RSVP's via mail to 2708 Handel Dr., Bloomington, IL 61704.
We have a STRICT guest list to stay on budget and follow venue guidelines. Our wedding is RSVP ONLY. We will only be able to accommodate those listed on your invitation.
We understand this may be an inconvenience to some and mean no harm by this choice. To give all of our guests the opportunity to celebrate without having to worry about young eyes and ears, we politely inform you that NO children are to attend both the ceremony and reception. We hope you will understand our decision to make our wedding child-free. Adults 18+ are welcome. Children under 18 will need to remain at home. Those who do come with children under 18 will be quietly and politely asked to leave at the door before entering. Thank you for your understanding!
If weather allows, the ceremony will be held outdoors under the Copper Top Pavilion as the wooded background at Marlene's is beautiful in October! It would be best to dress for cooler or even cold weather. If there is heavy rainfall, both the ceremony and reception will be held indoors. Regardless, there is a covered porch area available throughout the day/evening with benches, chairs, and portable heaters that allow for a break for fresh air or those who wish to smoke.
Smoked bbq meatballs with fruit/cheese boards will be available to have with drinks following the ceremony. Dinner will begin around 6pm. Smoked pulled pork & smoked pulled chicken sandwiches will be the main course served with pasta salad, coleslaw, & pit smoked beans. A generous Anderson family member is making carrot cake cupcakes and red velvet cupcakes 100% from scratch, both with homemade cream cheese icing for dessert! We will also have cream cheese mints as a lighter option if you do not wish to indulge in cupcakes but still want something sweet!
2 bartenders will be serving drinks throughout the night following the ceremony (5:00-10:30). -Mixed drinks: (Bailey's, Captain Morgan & Captain Morgan White Rum, Don Julio, Jack Daniels, Tanqueray Gin, Tito's Vodka, Crown Royal) = $6 -Wine & Sangria= $5/glass -Standard 12oz beer cans: (Budweiser, Bud Light, Busch Light, Coors Light, Miller Light) =$3 -Premium 12oz beer cans: (Goose Island 312, Michelob Ultra, Blue Moon, Vodka Seltzers) =$4 -Soda/Water= $1 **Per venue rules, no shots are allowed** **ALL alcohol must be purchased through Marlene's. No outside alcohol can be brought onto the property/consumed on the property otherwise a $500.00 fine can be given which you would be expected to pay.**
We are registered on Amazon.com. LINK: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/EBQPDDMO76KU?ref_=wl_share If you wish you bring a gift or card with you on 10/28 we will have a table/area for these items! & If you wish to do gift cards, we would appreciate them to Walmart, Amazon, and Bed Bath & Beyond!
Please make sure to RSVP by 9/30/2023 AND if you still wish to send a card or gift, these items can be mailed to 2708 Handel Dr., Bloomington, IL 61704