Oh Sunday!
I am sure we could all use some hair of the dog. If you are still in town Sunday morning, we would love to invite you to brunch at my parent's "club" on the lake. Club here is used loosely to describe an establishment with a large open room and a lovely patio overlooking lake Springfield.
Let us buy you breakfast! Join us for eggs, biscuits and gravy, a mimosa, a homebrew breakfast stout and some final hugs and goodbyes from the bride and groom.
Sleep in, things don't get started until 10am.
Lake Press Club
13 Club Area
Springfield, IL 62712
click here for a map and directions
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Hotel Check Ins and Shuttles
Hi lovely wedding guests!
It is only 3 weeks away and Quincy (or should I say Qunicy?) and I are getting really excited! We are finalizing all of our plans and making the last minute arrangements, and understand that you are probably doing the same thing with your travel plans!
We wanted to pass on the following little hiccups we have discovered help you fix them if you run into them too!
The official check in time at the Drury Inn and Suites is not until 3:00pm on Saturday. The same time we are kicking off festivities! If you were hoping to check in early and get all dolled up at the hotel, this may put you in a bit of a bind. Not to worry! I talked with the lovely concierge at the hotel and he assured me early check in times are available. They are not fully booked on Friday night, and if you call ahead Friday or even Saturday morning on your drive down, you should be able to get an early check in!
Their number is 217-529-3900
Then we thought, what if everyone one wants to be there at exactly the same time?! As we are having shuttles to the farm, we will have sign in sheets for guests at the front desk to pick their departure time from the hotel. That way, you will know exactly when your ride will arrive and when to be ready. (thanks for the idea Jessica Record! Queen of organization). If you are staying at another, different hotel in the area, you should still be able to sign up for a shuttle at the Drury.
We cannot wait to see you there and celebrate with you!
It is only 3 weeks away and Quincy (or should I say Qunicy?) and I are getting really excited! We are finalizing all of our plans and making the last minute arrangements, and understand that you are probably doing the same thing with your travel plans!
We wanted to pass on the following little hiccups we have discovered help you fix them if you run into them too!
The official check in time at the Drury Inn and Suites is not until 3:00pm on Saturday. The same time we are kicking off festivities! If you were hoping to check in early and get all dolled up at the hotel, this may put you in a bit of a bind. Not to worry! I talked with the lovely concierge at the hotel and he assured me early check in times are available. They are not fully booked on Friday night, and if you call ahead Friday or even Saturday morning on your drive down, you should be able to get an early check in!
Their number is 217-529-3900
Then we thought, what if everyone one wants to be there at exactly the same time?! As we are having shuttles to the farm, we will have sign in sheets for guests at the front desk to pick their departure time from the hotel. That way, you will know exactly when your ride will arrive and when to be ready. (thanks for the idea Jessica Record! Queen of organization). If you are staying at another, different hotel in the area, you should still be able to sign up for a shuttle at the Drury.
We cannot wait to see you there and celebrate with you!
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Maps and Directions
Hi Friends,
Google Maps does not like the address of the Schnirring Farm we have included on our invitation. In fact, it debates whether the farm exists in Springfield, Glenarm, and Chatham. We have simply concluded, it must exist in all 3 places at once. Regardless, it will still show me directions. Below is the link with driving directions from the Drury Inn and Suites on Dirksen drive to the farm.
If you are headed south on highway 55, it is exit 88 towards Chatham and then a jaunt along the access road of the interstate until you take a left Poney Shoe Lane heading west. Such amazing road naming in central Illinois. Poney Shoe turns into Pulliam, and then a right onto Old Indian Trail. The farm will be on your left.
If you are not planning on driving, there will also be a shuttle leaving from the hotel every 30 minutes or so to take travelers to and from the venue. We will try to have some sort of sign in page at the front desk with times so you can easily plan your departure.
Happy Travels!
Map to Schnirring Farm from Drury Inn and Suites
Google Maps does not like the address of the Schnirring Farm we have included on our invitation. In fact, it debates whether the farm exists in Springfield, Glenarm, and Chatham. We have simply concluded, it must exist in all 3 places at once. Regardless, it will still show me directions. Below is the link with driving directions from the Drury Inn and Suites on Dirksen drive to the farm.
If you are headed south on highway 55, it is exit 88 towards Chatham and then a jaunt along the access road of the interstate until you take a left Poney Shoe Lane heading west. Such amazing road naming in central Illinois. Poney Shoe turns into Pulliam, and then a right onto Old Indian Trail. The farm will be on your left.
If you are not planning on driving, there will also be a shuttle leaving from the hotel every 30 minutes or so to take travelers to and from the venue. We will try to have some sort of sign in page at the front desk with times so you can easily plan your departure.
Happy Travels!
Map to Schnirring Farm from Drury Inn and Suites
Sunday, September 1, 2013
RSVPs
Invites are officially in the mail!
To save time and cost, we are doing a simple online RSPV. We set up a new email address for the wedding:
Millerjohnwedding@gmail.com
Let us know if you will be there in body (wooo!) or in spirit (alas), who and how many will be in your party, and any questions that you might have.
We can't wait to see all of you very very soon!
Menu
Tacos!
The Texan in us just couldn't resist! When else in our lives are we going to have a chance to have an all you can eat taco buffet but our wedding? Sharing them with you will almost be as much fun as trying and eating every known option to make the menu decisions.
We will be serving:
Pork Tamales
Rice
Beans
Fajita Veggies
Hard and Soft, Corn and Flour:
- Carnitas
- Spicy shredded chicken
- Shredded steak
- Shrimp
With all the fixings and chips and salsa with queso blanco on the side. Meat eaters and vegetarians alike should find something absolutely delicious.
Dinner is served at 6, directly after the ceremony, and directly before dance offs.
For dessert we are ordering cupcakes from the Chicago institution of Sweet Mandy B's. For a sneak peek check out their website below! Happy eating!
The Texan in us just couldn't resist! When else in our lives are we going to have a chance to have an all you can eat taco buffet but our wedding? Sharing them with you will almost be as much fun as trying and eating every known option to make the menu decisions.
We will be serving:
Pork Tamales
Rice
Beans
Fajita Veggies
Hard and Soft, Corn and Flour:
- Carnitas
- Spicy shredded chicken
- Shredded steak
- Shrimp
With all the fixings and chips and salsa with queso blanco on the side. Meat eaters and vegetarians alike should find something absolutely delicious.
Dinner is served at 6, directly after the ceremony, and directly before dance offs.
For dessert we are ordering cupcakes from the Chicago institution of Sweet Mandy B's. For a sneak peek check out their website below! Happy eating!
Monday, July 15, 2013
Hotels and Location Update
Accommodations and Locations update!
Specific Address of the farm is:
Shnirring Farm
9951 Old Indian Trail
Chatham, IL 62629
In our previous post we suggested the Drury Inn on Dirksen drive in Springfield for accommodations. Nice big rooms with couches and common space, a large lounge and bar area to spend time with others outside of rooms, and a pool. It is also easy access to my parent's house for rehearsal and night before festivities and to the venue on Saturday. My parents have booked a block of rooms there and we are planning transportation to and from the Drury at a couple different times on Saturday evening for those people who do not want to drive to the wedding.
However, we also know that lots of you may very well be bargain hunters, and are looking for the best possible rate! That being said, we would like to recommend any of the hotels located there on Dirksen drive. That way you can still bank on the trolley to and from the venue, have easy access, but perhaps find a better deal.
Or, if you are planning on driving to the venue and do not need transportation help because you are forgoing liquid encouragement... the Baymont Inn on Interstate 55 is very close to the farm and might be a little bit cheaper. It is also located right next to a Cracker Barrel for Sunday brunch!
Links to several of the hotels are located below:
Baymont Inn
Hotels on Dirksen Drive Springfield
Specific Address of the farm is:
Shnirring Farm
9951 Old Indian Trail
Chatham, IL 62629
In our previous post we suggested the Drury Inn on Dirksen drive in Springfield for accommodations. Nice big rooms with couches and common space, a large lounge and bar area to spend time with others outside of rooms, and a pool. It is also easy access to my parent's house for rehearsal and night before festivities and to the venue on Saturday. My parents have booked a block of rooms there and we are planning transportation to and from the Drury at a couple different times on Saturday evening for those people who do not want to drive to the wedding.
However, we also know that lots of you may very well be bargain hunters, and are looking for the best possible rate! That being said, we would like to recommend any of the hotels located there on Dirksen drive. That way you can still bank on the trolley to and from the venue, have easy access, but perhaps find a better deal.
Or, if you are planning on driving to the venue and do not need transportation help because you are forgoing liquid encouragement... the Baymont Inn on Interstate 55 is very close to the farm and might be a little bit cheaper. It is also located right next to a Cracker Barrel for Sunday brunch!
Links to several of the hotels are located below:
Baymont Inn
Hotels on Dirksen Drive Springfield
Monday, May 27, 2013
Attire
Let's start with some facts.
Think picnic or garden party, but more than anything think something comfortable so you can have fun.
** An added note on shoes! Quincy and I recently attended our friend Jessica's beautiful wedding in Long Island at a golf course overlooking the ocean. I, smartly, decided to wear by 3 inch tall black suede heals, not realizing just how much of the event would be taking place outside. I looked awesome, but the golf course received and unscheduled aerating as I noticeably sank inches into the ground with every step. Our entire wedding will be happening out of doors. I would suggest flats, boots, and wedges!
- We are getting married on October 12th. I have done some research: In 2008, the high was 82 degrees. In 2009, it was 52. In 2011, it was 88, and last year it was 62. Crazy.
- We are getting married outside in a tent with removable sides and heaters
- But, we still have lovely indoor bathrooms on the property and a covered bar
- There will be wicked games of badminton, croquet, bocce ball, and possibly a potato sack race.
- We would love you to stay as long as you like, even if it means changing out of your awesome dresses and suits and into jeans when it gets dark.
Think picnic or garden party, but more than anything think something comfortable so you can have fun.
** An added note on shoes! Quincy and I recently attended our friend Jessica's beautiful wedding in Long Island at a golf course overlooking the ocean. I, smartly, decided to wear by 3 inch tall black suede heals, not realizing just how much of the event would be taking place outside. I looked awesome, but the golf course received and unscheduled aerating as I noticeably sank inches into the ground with every step. Our entire wedding will be happening out of doors. I would suggest flats, boots, and wedges!
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