Please RSVP by WEDNESDAY, MAY 13TH, 2026 You may RSVP online (click the RSVP tab) or directly to Abigail Peterson. Phone: 612-597-2997
The ceremony will be at 2:00 p.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Forest Lake, and the reception will follow at Eko Backen in Scandia.
Yes. St. Peter's has handicapped parking and wheelchair access within the church. Eko Backen is wheelchair accessible and closer parking is available with special directions. However, there are some hills and rough ground.
Running Aces Casino and Race Track is about 5 miles from St. Peter's Church and about 10 miles from Eko Backen. Country Inn and Suites is about 3 miles from St. Peter's Church and about 11 miles from Eko Backen. AmericInn is about 2 miles from St. Peter's Church and about 9 miles from Eko Backen
We invite you to dress in semi-formal or dressy casual attire. Appropriate attire includes dresses, skirts, dress pants, button-downs or blouses, and dress shoes. We kindly ask that guests refrain from wearing jeans, shorts, T-shirts, or athletic wear.
Yes. At the end of the evening, shuttle service will be available from Eko Backen to Running Aces Hotel, with a quick stop in the Peterson neighborhood. Please note that there will be only two shuttle trips towards the end of the night, so plan accordingly for a safe ride home. Guests are welcome to leave vehicles at Eko Backen overnight; however, all vehicles must be picked up by 10:00 AM the following morning.
Although we adore your little ones, due to limited space at the venue, we ask that only children named on the formal invitation attend. Thank you for your understanding!
We will be serving champagne chicken, roast beef, roasted green beans, baby red potatoes, and salad for dinner.