Schedule
Sunday, October 5, 2025
Wedding
11:30 am - 6:30 pm
3800 Arboretum Drive, Dubuque, IA 52001
Our wedding is vintage-travel theme in the garden with bright orange, purple, red flowers and brown décor. The wedding is outdoors and on soft grass. Wear what makes you feel good, and prepare for heat, wind, or cool weather and appropriate shoe attire.
The venue is a large public garden and everyone is highly encouraged to wander the grounds before and/or after the ceremony. NO Smoking/vaping allowed within the venue. You may go outside of the garden grounds if you wish to smoke. Dried flower petals will be provided for some to throw at the end of the ceremony as the bride & groom walk down together. No confetti or other artificial items are allowed that will litter the garden.
Garden Hour "Cocktail Hour & Snacks"
12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
3800 Arboretum Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001
After the ceremony, the wedding party will be taking photos in the garden. During this time, we invite you to grab a drink and/or snack to wander the beautiful grounds. Cocktail hour will provide margaritas, cervezas (Modelo), water and snacks under the pavilion. You may bring your own beverage of choice to the venue, but NO GLASS is allowed in the garden.
Lunch
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
3800 Arboretum Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001
Lunch will be a taco buffet with meat or vegetarian options available. Margaritas and cervezas (Modelo) and water will be provided. Lunch will begins after the Cocktail Hour, around 2:00 pm. If preferred, the venue allows for you to bring your own beverages, but NO GLASS allowed.
Reception
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
3800 Arboretum Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001
The reception is under a pavillion in the garden grounds.
Reception is under the Pavilion. Come listen to music and dance with us.