Well, I am just as excited about the rehearsal dinner as I am about the actual wedding celebration. Rich and LuAnn Gibson (Joe's parents) will be hosting our rehearsal dinner at their home in Slater. More detailed information about the days' events will be posted later... but as of right now, this is what I have on the subject of the rehearsal dinner.....
On Friday, September 18, 2009, all those in the wedding party will meet at Snus Hill. We will run through the wedding ceremony with the Pastor and make sure that everyone understands what to do. After the 'run through' we will all head over to the Gibson's house. Everyone is invited to attend the dinner! It will be a casual backyard party with some Iowa BBQ and Polish kielbasa on the grill!!!
Rich and LuAnn Gibson
404 Cedar St.
Slater, IA
50244
Bachelorette Party!
The date has been set!!! I really wanted to make sure that my sister Marta would be home from Africa for the bachelorette party, and now she will be!
On Saturday, September 12 we are going to be partying in Chicago! For all of you Hawkeye (or Cyclone) fans... I know that Sept. 12 is the Iowa vs. ISU game. Don't worry though, we'll be watching the game at my favorite Hawkeye bar in Wrigleyville. Between my mom's house and my dad's house, there are plenty of places to stay if a hotel is not in your plans.
On Saturday, September 12 we are going to be partying in Chicago! For all of you Hawkeye (or Cyclone) fans... I know that Sept. 12 is the Iowa vs. ISU game. Don't worry though, we'll be watching the game at my favorite Hawkeye bar in Wrigleyville. Between my mom's house and my dad's house, there are plenty of places to stay if a hotel is not in your plans.
Wedding Showers
Since we have such a large family, there are going to be several wedding showers! Formal invitations will be mailed out in the near future. So be sure to keep an eye on your 'snail mail' as well as checking the blog.
WEDDING SHOWER #1
On Saturday, June 27 my mom and grandma are hosting a shower for Joe and I. It will be at my mom's house; very casual. Lots to eat and drink, as usual. More information/invitations will be posted and mailed out around March 25.
Jo Grabowski
7412 Larchwood Lane
Woodrigde, IL
60517
WEDDING SHOWER #2
On Saturday, July 18 my Aunt Kathy, Ciocia Lottie, and Linda will be hosting a shower for Joe and I. It will be at my Dad and Linda's house. Again, lots to eat and drink. Invitations will be mailed out soon.
Mark & Linda Grabowski
1510 E. Emmerson
Mt. Prospect, IL
WEDDING SHOWER #1
On Saturday, June 27 my mom and grandma are hosting a shower for Joe and I. It will be at my mom's house; very casual. Lots to eat and drink, as usual. More information/invitations will be posted and mailed out around March 25.
Jo Grabowski
7412 Larchwood Lane
Woodrigde, IL
60517
WEDDING SHOWER #2
On Saturday, July 18 my Aunt Kathy, Ciocia Lottie, and Linda will be hosting a shower for Joe and I. It will be at my Dad and Linda's house. Again, lots to eat and drink. Invitations will be mailed out soon.
Mark & Linda Grabowski
1510 E. Emmerson
Mt. Prospect, IL
Hotel Accomodations
There are a lot of choices in terms of hotels in the area. Here is a list of some local hotels. We are going to reserve a block of rooms at one of these hotels. We have not decided which one yet; when we do make a decision, it will be posted!
Ames (~18 miles from winery)
1. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ames
http://www.hiexpress.com/ - (877) 863-4780
2. Grandstay Residential Suites
http://www.grandstay.net/ - (515) 232-8363
3. Country Inn Ames
http://www.countryinns.com/ - (515) 233-3935
4. Comfort Suites
http://www.comfortsuites.com/ - (515) 268-8808
Ankeny (~ 23 miles from winery)
1. Days Inn Des Moines Ankeny
http://www.daysinn.com/ - (515) 965-1995
2. AmericInn of Ankeny
http://www.americinn.com/ - (800) 396-5007
3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Ankeny
http://www.marriott.com/ - (515) 965-8400
4. Country Inn & Suites by Carlson-Ankeny
www.countryinns.com - (515) 965-2646
Grimes:
Ames (~18 miles from winery)
1. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ames
http://www.hiexpress.com/ - (877) 863-4780
2. Grandstay Residential Suites
http://www.grandstay.net/ - (515) 232-8363
3. Country Inn Ames
http://www.countryinns.com/ - (515) 233-3935
4. Comfort Suites
http://www.comfortsuites.com/ - (515) 268-8808
Ankeny (~ 23 miles from winery)
1. Days Inn Des Moines Ankeny
http://www.daysinn.com/ - (515) 965-1995
2. AmericInn of Ankeny
http://www.americinn.com/ - (800) 396-5007
3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Ankeny
http://www.marriott.com/ - (515) 965-8400
4. Country Inn & Suites by Carlson-Ankeny
www.countryinns.com - (515) 965-2646
Grimes:
Driving Directions from Chicago
If you are coming from around the Chicago area, this is the easiest highway driving route.
- 90 East to 294 South
- 294 South to 88 West
Stay on 88 until it merges into 80 West (just a few miles east of the Mississippi)
- 80 West to 35 North
- 35 North to Hwy 210 (this is the exit for Slater and the road that goes to the winery)
This MapQuest link goes directly to detailed driving directions and a map to the winery! Hope this helps!
http://www.mapquest.com/mq/2-IWctFDg9
- 90 East to 294 South
- 294 South to 88 West
Stay on 88 until it merges into 80 West (just a few miles east of the Mississippi)
- 80 West to 35 North
- 35 North to Hwy 210 (this is the exit for Slater and the road that goes to the winery)
This MapQuest link goes directly to detailed driving directions and a map to the winery! Hope this helps!
http://www.mapquest.com/mq/2-IWctFDg9
The Ceremony & Reception
Back in September, Joe and Lora decided to have their ceremony and reception at The Snus Hill Winery in Madrid, Iowa. This beautiful winery is located about 5 miles south of Slater off of Hwy. 210.
Snus Hill Winery
2183 S. 320th St.
Madrid, IA
50156
515-795-3535
www.snushillwine.com
Snus Hill Winery
2183 S. 320th St.
Madrid, IA
50156
515-795-3535
www.snushillwine.com
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