Weekend Plans
The Weekend
Please plan additional time for travel as our venue is at a large resort!
Friday, August 21, 2026
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
OptionalWelcome Party: Pickleball & Drinks
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa — Fitness Center near WELL Spa + Salon
To kick off our wedding weekend, please join us for a fun Welcome Party at the exact place where our love story began: the pickleball courts! We'll be at the courts, located inside the Fitness Center near the WELL Spa + Salon, from 8:00–11:00 PM, and we'd love to see you before the big day. Whether you'd like to play a few games or simply relax, chat, and catch up, we hope you'll join us. Playing pickleball is completely optional, and a cash bar will be available with drinks available for purchase. Pickleball paddles and balls may be available for rent but bringing your own is highly recommended.
Attire: Athletic or casual (no white please!)
Saturday, August 22, 2026
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Main eventWedding Ceremony
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa — Lakeview Gazebo
Please arrive at our designated meeting location near the golf shop by 4:30pm. Look for the yellow star on the map! As guests arrive, people movers will transport everyone down to the ceremony site to find their seats. The last cart will depart at 4:55 PM. Ceremony will begin promptly at 5 PM.
Attire: Formal or Black-Tie Optional. Tuxes and gowns are welcome, as are suits and cocktail dresses.
Saturday, August 22, 2026
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Cocktail Hour & Pictures
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa — Evergreen Ballroom Foyer
Hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be served.
Saturday, August 22, 2026
6:30 PM – 11:59 PM
Wedding Reception
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa — Evergreen Ballroom
Dinner, speeches, and dance to follow. For dinner, enjoy a seated, three-course meal, with your choice of beef, seafood, or vegetarian entrée served directly to your table.
Sunday, August 23, 2026
12:00 AM – 2:00 AM
OptionalWedding Afters
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa — Evolve Nightclub
After the reception, we'll be heading to Evolve Nightclub inside the Grand Geneva Resort to continue the celebration! Please join us for a final toast. Please note, this is an optional, non-hosted event and drinks will be available for purchase.
Sunday, August 23, 2026
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
OptionalFarewell Lunch
Oakfire
Before you go, join us for a farewell slice of pizza at Oakfire! We'd love to see you one last time before you head home. Please RSVP by June 22 so we can finalize numbers.
Plan the weekend
Tell us which moments you will join.
Your RSVP helps us prepare each gathering with the right count, meals, and welcome.
Please RSVP by June 22, 2026.