We are getting married on July 25th, 2026. Christmas in July! The ceremony is at 1300 Bridge St, New Cumberland, PA 17070 and starts at 1:30pm; however, arrival is at 1:00pm. The reception is at 3425 Old Hershey Rd, Elizabethtown, PA 17022 and starts at 4:00pm. Plenty of time for stress free transportation!

No, we did not create hotel blocks because it put us in a financially liable position. Each guest will need to reserve their own room (if necessary). Navigate to the Hotels tab to find hotels near the reception. Clicking the link will bring you directly to the hotel’s website.

Specific food choices are still being discussed with the caterer. Food will be served buffet-style. You will be able to note food restrictions and allergies during the RSVP process.

The wedding will be formal, so get ready to have fun and get dressed up! The wedding colors are sage green and white.

We would love to be able to celebrate with everyone but were intentional about inviting those that are closest to Ian and Madeleine. The age range that we have planned for the wedding is high school age and older. We ask that additional guests are not brought unless first consulting Ian or Madeleine as there will not be enough seats or meals for people who do not RSVP by the specified date.

If you know Ian and Madeleine well, you know that their faith is a very important part of their lives. Having a Catholic ceremony is their way of keeping God at the center of their upcoming marriage. For those who are not Catholic (about 90% of the guests), a mass may feel weird as there is a lot of sitting and standing and prayers that are said together. We welcome that if you have any questions that you direct them to Ian or Madeleine.

The Eucharist (Communion) is a big part of the mass. There comes the question: If I am not Catholic, can I get communion at your wedding? This is a great question. As much as we would love to say “Yes, celebrate with us, and come receive Communion!” there is more that goes into that. When Catholics go up to receive the Eucharist, they are receiving Jesus’s body and blood; it is not a symbol but the true presence of God (Catholic Church, Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1374. 1422). When receiving Communion, the Eucharistic minister (person distributing Communion) says, “The body of Christ,” and our response is “Amen.” Amen means “Yes.” (CCC, 1064. 1422)This “yes” affirms that the individual believes that this is truly Jesus’s body (CCC, 1065. 1422). It is also a “yes” that they have not intentionally turned away from God without repairing that relationship (CCC, 1385. 1422). Catholics in communion with God and the Church are invited to Communion. Anyone who is not in a situation where they will be receiving Communion will be invited to still get in line to receive a blessing.

Overall, we thank you for celebrating with us by joining us in the ceremony and the reception! Ian and Madeleine have asked you to come because you are important to our lives, and we are so grateful that you want to help us celebrate our marriage.

We recommend you deliver registry gifts. This makes it easier for Ian and Madeleine to coordinate leaving the wedding and transporting the gifts home. There is an option on the registry website to have gifts delivered.