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CAKES AND SWEETS |
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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 |
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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
Website |
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DRESSES & TUXEDOS |
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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
Website
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Ducky’s Formalwear
Metro Centre
4700 N University
Peoria, IL
309-692-6050
Website |
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Savvi Formalwear and
Bobbie’s Bridal
Peoria 309-688-1411
Bloomington 309-664-0354
Website |
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Seno Formalwear
5201 W War
Memorial Dr #532
Peoria, IL
309-692-0031
website |
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Hayloft Dress Shop
Mossville Rte 29
309-579-3141
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FLOWERS |
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Sterling Flowers
3020 N Sterling Ave
Peoria, IL
309-682-2320
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FURNITURE |
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Martin Furniture
1965 E Washington St
East Peoria, IL
309 694-4381
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HORSE & BUGGY RIDES |
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Carriage Classics
Peoria, IL
309-579-2833
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INVITATIONS |
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The Bronze Frog
7724 N Grand Prairie Dr
Peoria, IL
309-692-4707
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INSURANCE |
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Pekin Insurance
2505 Court St.
Pekin, IL
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JEWELRY |
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Potter & Anderson
24927 N Sherian
Peoria, IL
309-691-6575
Website |
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LIMOUSINE |
Cassano Limousine
309-369-2655
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Deluxe Limousine
309-637-5466
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PHOTOGRAPHY |
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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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You're
Invited...
Maximizing Your
Message
There are infinite
opportunities for uniqueness with wedding invitations, which is why
selecting the right invitation is often one of the most confusing
aspects of planning a wedding.
Invitations are usually your first line of communication regarding
the upcoming celebration, and they typically set the tone of the
affair and what guests should expect. Wedding etiquette experts also
say that gift-giving is subject to influence by the type of
invitation received. Guests also tend to determine what they will
wear to the wedding depending upon the invitation.
All of these perceptions about the wedding are made even before
guests read the first line of sentiment on the invitation itself.
With so much inferred meaning placed on invitations, it's no wonder
you may be nervous about choosing and sending out invitations. Here
are some pointers so you'll make the right decisions.
There are many personalization options at your disposal with wedding
invitations. You'll be able to choose the texture, color and shape
of the paper, as well as the font and ink color in many cases. These
selections can be combined with other embellishments, such as
envelope linings, extra layers of paper, vellum accents, ribbons,
and calligraphy styles. You may also be able to select a monogram or
artwork to further embellish the invitation.
If your wedding will be a formal affair, choose a classic style
invitation that will reflect the formalness of the affair. If your
wedding will be casual, choose a design and font that expresses that
feeling.
Here are some other tips to consider:
* Wait until you have definite times and locations for the
ceremony and reception before submitting any wording to the
invitation company.
* Type out the wording you prefer with a word-processing program on
your computer. Run a spell-check and print it out and read it over
several times. This will cut down on the chances for error once the
wording is sent for printing.
* To know how many invitations to order, take the forecasted number
of guests and divide that number by two. Then add 25 to 30
additional invitations for any single guests you may be inviting as
well as to have extras on hand in case you make a mistake addressing
the invitation. So if you are inviting 150 people (assuming most
will come as couples), order 100 invitations.
* Many people opt to print out addresses on the invitation envelope
themselves. While home printers and software packages have certainly
advanced, it may be difficult to match the font and style of your
invitation. Furthermore, while hand-addressing invitations is more
time-consuming, it adds a personalized touch and shows you care
about those invited.
* Make sure you bring an invitation to the post office to be weighed
so you can determine how much postage you will need. Mail them 4 to
6 weeks before the wedding to allow for response time. It's
customary to enclose a response card with postage already applied so
guests can simply drop their RSVP in the mail.
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RECEPTION SITES & HOTELS |
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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
Website |
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Itoo Hall
4909 W.
Farmington Rd.
Peoria, IL
309-676-9725
Website |
Knights of Columbus
7403 N. Radnor
Road
Peoria, IL
309-692-9696
Website |
Knights of Columbus
Pekin, IL
309-353-4000
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Landmark Banquet Facilities
3225 N. Dries Lane
309-685-8200
Website |
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Luthy Botanical
Gardens
2218 N.
Prospect
(in Glen Oak Park)
Peoria, IL
309-686-3362
Website |
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
Website |
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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
Website |
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Sommer Park
Peoria, IL
309-691-8423
Website |
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Spirit of Peoria
225 NE Adams
Peoria, IL
309-363-6169
Website |
Spring Hill Suites by Marriott
2701 W Lake Ave
Peoria, IL
309-681-2700
Website |
Weaver Ridge Golf Club
5100 Weaver Ridge Blvd.
Peoria, IL
309-690-4044
Website |
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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
Website |
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WEDDING VEILS |
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Bridal Veils by Nancy Shefts
6006 N. Big Hollow Rd
Peoria, IL
309-691-7227
Website |
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