Ghoulish Gathering

10.09.2026

5:30 PM–9:30 PM

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

2643 IL Route 178, Utica, IL, 61373

Attire: Casual / Costumes are welcome and optional

Gathering with family and friends who roll in to town the night before our ceremony.

We will meet at J.H. Higby's (the resort's indoor bar) prior to 6:30 dinner at the resort's restaurant named Jack's Place.

Please call 866-399-3866 and refer to Block# 723531 for resort room reservations.

Wedding Day

10.10.2026

3:00 PM–10:00 PM

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

2643 IL Route 178, Utica, IL, 61373

Attire: Semi-Formal

Ceremony

3:00 PM–4:00 PM

Attire: Semi-Formal / Costumes are welcome and optional

The Recessional will begin at 3 PM sharp so please arrive early to the Waterfall Terraces (A.K.A., Curtis Canyon Observation Deck).

The ceremony will include a Halloween theme and costumes are optional.

Weather permitting we will marry outdoors with a ballroom as plan B.

Ceremony Post Mixer

4:00 PM–5:00 PM

Period of time between ceremony and reception on the Bonfire Patio adjacent to the Waterfall Terraces and Bear Island Bar (weather permitting).

Plan B location will be J.H. Higby's (the resort's indoor bar).

Reception

5:00 PM–10:00 PM

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

Attire: Attire: Semi-Formal / Costumes are welcome and optional

Ballroom reception will include a Halloween theme and costumes are encouraged.

Please call 866-399-3866 and refer to Block# 723531 for resort room reservations.