CAKES AND SWEETS

Corner Village Bakery
1100 W Garfield
Bartonville, IL
309-966-2305

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LeBakery
4700 N University St
Peoria, IL
309-693-9190

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Sweet Moments by Sophia
309-676-5086

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CATERING

Barrack's Cater Inn
309-692-3990
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Catering By Kate
309-251-7061
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The Catering Company
309-678-9000
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DRESSES & TUXEDOS

Country Bride
7320 N University
Peoria, IL
309-691-5151
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Dejure Formalwear and Bridal Palace
Peoria 309-685-0313
Morton 309-263-8155
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Ducky’s Formalwear
Metro Centre
4700 N University
Peoria, IL
309-692-6050
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Savvi Formalwear and Bobbie’s Bridal
Peoria 309-688-1411
Bloomington 309-664-0354
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Seno Formalwear
5201 W War Memorial Dr #532

Peoria, IL
309-692-0031
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Hayloft Dress Shop
Mossville Rte 29
309-579-3141
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FLOWERS

Sterling Flowers
3020 N Sterling Ave
Peoria, IL
309-682-2320

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FURNITURE

Martin Furniture
1965 E Washington St
East Peoria, IL
309 694-4381
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HORSE & BUGGY RIDES

Carriage Classics
Peoria, IL
309-579-2833
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INVITATIONS

The Bronze Frog
7724 N Grand Prairie Dr
Peoria, IL
309-692-4707
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INSURANCE

Pekin Insurance
2505 Court St.
Pekin, IL
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JEWELRY

Potter & Anderson
24927 N Sherian
Peoria, IL
309-691-6575
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LIMOUSINE
Cassano Limousine
309-369-2655
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Deluxe Limousine
309-637-5466
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PHOTOGRAPHY

Elizabeth Rowe Photography
309-241-5015
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Event Pro Photography
309-689-0299
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Gregory Horne Photography
218 Tamarack Ave
Morton, IL
309-521-1810
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Wedding Folklore, Myths and Good Luck Charms

Who doesn't hope for good fortune on their wedding day? That's why there are so many traditions and steps people take to ensure luck is smiling down on them for their wedding. Here are some traditions you may not have known about.

* According to Greek culture, tuck a sugar cube into your glove on your wedding. The sugar will sweeten your union.

* English tradition says that Wednesday is the best day to marry. Monday is for wealth and Tuesday is for health.

* The groom carries his newly betrothed across the threshold to protect her from evil spirits.

* Hindu tradition says rain on your wedding day is good luck.

* For good luck, Egyptian women are known to pinch the bride on her wedding day.

* In Holland a pine tree is planted outside of the newlyweds' home for good luck and fertility.

* A law in 1775 said a wedding was not legal if the bride wore makeup during the ceremony.

* Wedding and engagement rings are worn on the fourth finger of the left hand because it was long believed a vein ran from that finger directly to the heart.

* Ancient Greeks and Romans said a wedding veil protected the bride from evil spirits. It has been a tradition to wear a veil ever since.

* The term "tie the knot" comes from Roman times when the bride wore a girdle tied in knots that the groom was later able to untie. Some also believe it refers to the knots of rope that were tied to form the marriage bed.

 
RECEPTION SITES & HOTELS

AmericInn
9106 N. Lindbergh Dr.
Peoria, IL
309-692-9200
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Country Inn & Suites
309-589-0044
5309 W. Landens Way
Peoria, IL
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Countryside Banquet Center
659 School Street
Washington, IL

309-694-0900
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Embassy Suites
100 Conference Center Drive
East Peoria, IL
309-694-0200
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Itoo Hall
4909 W. Farmington Rd.
Peoria, IL
309-676-9725
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Knights of Columbus
7403 N. Radnor Road
Peoria, IL
309-692-9696
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Knights of Columbus
Pekin, IL
309-353-4000
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Landmark Banquet Facilities
3225 N. Dries Lane
309-685-8200
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Luthy Botanical Gardens
2218 N. Prospect
(in Glen Oak Park)
Peoria, IL
309-686-3362

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Monte Cristo Room
605 Ten Mile Creek Rd
Germantown Hills, IL
309-383-4417

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Par-a-dice
21 Blackjack Blvd
East Peoria, IL
309-699-7711
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Pekin Country Club
310 Country Club Dr
Pekin, IL
309-347-3144 ext 3
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Pere Marquette
501 Main Street
Peoria, IL
309-637-6500
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Sommer Park
Peoria, IL
309-691-8423
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Spirit of Peoria
225 NE Adams
Peoria, IL
309-363-6169
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Spring Hill Suites by Marriott
2701 W Lake Ave
Peoria, IL
309-681-2700
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Weaver Ridge Golf Club
5100 Weaver Ridge Blvd.
Peoria, IL
309-690-4044
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Wingate by Wyndham
309-589-0033
7708 N. Rt. 91
Peoria, IL
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WEDDING SUPPLIES
American Rental
921 E War Memorial Dr.
Peoria, IL
309-688-1412
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WEDDING VEILS

Bridal Veils by Nancy Shefts
6006 N. Big Hollow Rd
Peoria, IL
309-691-7227
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