Arrive
Settle in, take in the garden, and find your people.
A day in the garden
Come celebrate with us.
We’re so happy to gather our favorite people amid quiet water, winding paths, and changing leaves.
Our day will be relaxed, joyful, and deeply us. We cannot wait to share it with you.
The grooms
Two very happy people.
Different colors, the same good taste in company.
Joe
Blue shirt, big smile, ready to celebrate.
Blaine
Wearing a little lavender and a lot of joy.
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From shaded courtyards to snowy ridgelines, these are the textures and places we keep bringing home.
The celebration
Our day, at a glance.
Personal event details are shared privately through your invitation.
With joy
A celebration of two people who are very glad they found each other.
To follow
Drinks, dinner, dancing, and plenty of time together.
A personal invitation
For our invited guests
Your invitation has the details.
For the ceremony location, timing, and RSVP, please scan the QR code on your invitation or check the wedding email we sent you. We can’t wait to celebrate together.
Plan your visitYour invitation
The celebration awaits.
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Guest arrival begins at 4:30 PM
Ceremony at 5:00 PM
Anderson Japanese Gardens
318 Spring Creek Road
Rockford, Illinois 61107
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The day together
Wedding schedule
Everything takes place at the gardens, so once you arrive, you can settle in for the evening.
Guest arrival
Enter the gardens, follow the signs, and allow time for the walk to the ceremony.
Ceremony
Joe and Blaine exchange vows surrounded by family, friends, water, stone, and changing leaves.
Photographs & cocktails
Enjoy drinks and small bites while the newlyweds take photographs in the gardens.
Dinner
Find your seat for dinner, toasts, and a little time to take it all in.
Dancing
Dessert, music, and a very joyful dance floor carry us into the evening.
Garden-chic attire
Festive layers, natural colors, and comfortable shoes suited to gravel paths and stepping stones.
One beautiful location
The ceremony, photographs, cocktails, dinner, and dancing all take place at the gardens.
Please respond
RSVP
Let us know whether you’ll be able to celebrate with us.
A garden weekend
Make a lovely weekend of it.
Garden notes
Comfort, considered.
The gardens include gravel paths and stepping stones. Garden-chic attire, layers for evening, and shoes made for a little wandering are encouraged.
For guests
Stay & explore.
Your invitation email includes hotel recommendations, parking guidance, and a few favorite spots for the weekend.