Two Families Become One

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Wedding Day Timeline

We’re so excited to celebrate with you! When you arrive, there is plenty of parking near the entrance. Our ceremony will be held outdoors on the grounds, so ladies consider flats or chunky heels for comfort. A golf cart will be available for anyone who prefers not to walk to the ceremony site. Please plan to arrive before 3:45 PM so everyone is seated before the ceremony begins. New hotels and Airbnbs have been added for guests still looking for rooms; previous blocks are sold out. Click the Travel page for details. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Wedding Day Info

Parking and Transportation Information

Parking &amp; Transportation (we’ve got you covered 😉) Park at:Washington County Fair Park3000 County Hwy PVWest Bend, WI When you arrive, look for the signs labeled “Parking for Robin &amp; Eric’s Wedding” (that’s us!)—we promise it’s easy to find. From there, hop on the shuttle and we’ll take care of getting you to the party (and back again later!). Shuttles start rolling at 2:50 PM, and the last ride over leaves at 3:45 PM—so don’t cut it close! We do have limited street parking available near our home, reserved for handicap access and elderly family members—thank you for helping us keep those spots open for those who need them most 🤍 Arrive early and join us for aPre-Ceremony Cocktail Hour ♥ 3:00 – 3:45 PM ♥ Sip, mingle, and settle in before we say “I do”! 🥂 ♥ The ceremony will begin promptly at 4:00 PM ♥ When it’s time to head back, shuttles will be running starting at 8:30 PM and looping every 30 minutes until 11:15 PM. Stay late, dance more, and head out whenever you’re ready 🕺✨ Prefer to come and go on your own time? Rideshares are always a great option too! 🚗💫

#BecomingTheDefordsBackyardBash

Parking & Transportation

Eric and Robin both graduated from Juneau Business High School in 1993. Back then, they didn’t travel in the same circles and didn't know each other well. Life took them down separate paths; they both married other people, built their lives, had children, and, years later, each found themselves single again. In 2018, Eric sent Robin a Facebook friend request. For years they were nothing more than Facebook friends. Meanwhile, Robin moved around the country before eventually settling in Nashville, TN. In 2023, Eric messaged Robin to say he’d be vacationing in Nashville and asked if she'd like to meet for coffee. She happened to be in Las Vegas that weekend, so they missed their chance, but a delayed flight gave them time to reconnect over the phone as he drove back home. They spoke periodically over the next year, growing their friendship and bond, so in October, when Eric returned to Tennessee and invited Robin to lunch, she said yes right away. They had such a wonderful time they agreed to meet again before he left. The night before his flight home, they went to dinner. Four hours of laughter, deep conversation, and heartfelt questions later, they both secretly walked away wondering if they had just found “the one.” From that moment, they spoke every single day. By March 2025, it was clear. Since Eric is a Milwaukee Fire Lieutenant and serves in the Air Force, relocating wasn’t an option for him. So Robin packed up her animals and moved back to Wisconsin, back where it all began.&nbsp; On August 17, 2025, Eric proposed in Door County, and Robin joyfully said yes. They are now planning their wedding more than 30 years after they first crossed paths in high school.

Well They didn't see that coming...

Our Story

Cicely Moore

Mike Mageski

Alyssa De Souza

Brandon De Ford

Mary Nastukov

John Firkus

Lauren Glenn

Justin De Ford

Wedding Party

Photos

What Is Cocktail Wedding Attire?

Cocktail Dresses to Add to Your Cart ASAP

What Guys Need to Know About Dress Codes

Since our celebration will take place outside we recommend sandals, flats, or boots—so heels don’t sink into the grass. 😉

Dress Code

Hotels and Airbnb added 6/13/2026

Comfort Inn &amp; Suites Jackson - West Bend is offering accommodations in Jackson. The property is around 26 miles from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 28 miles from Miller Park and 20 miles from Concordia University Wisconsin. The property is non-smoking throughout and is located 26 miles from Marquette University. Free WiFi is available to all guests, while some rooms come with a DVD player. All guest rooms at the hotel feature air conditioning and a desk. Comfort Inn &amp; Suites Jackson - West Bend offers 2-star accommodations with an indoor pool, fitness center and hot tub. Guests will find a 24-hour front desk, a shared lounge and a business center at the property. Milwaukee Area Technical College is 25 miles from the accommodation, while Milwaukee Mile is 26 miles away. Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is 37 miles from the property.

Comfort Inn & Suites Jackson - West Bend

Air Bnb - West Bend

Air BnB - Thiensville

Travel

Things to Do

Honeyfund

We’ve spent a lifetime dreaming of Italy, and there felt no better way to begin our forever than in the heart of Tuscany. For our honeymoon, we’ll be slowing down to savor the culture, clinking glasses over endless pours of wine, and rolling up our sleeves for a hands-on pasta-making class, because love, like pasta, is better when it’s made from scratch. From there, we’ll wander the historic streets of Florence and follow our curiosity wherever Italy leads us, collecting memories, moments, and stories we’ll carry for the rest of our lives. We’ve partnered with Honeyfund for those who wish to celebrate with us in this way. After combining two households and a whole lot of life experience, we truly have everything we need. Your contribution would help us create unforgettable experiences, whether that’s airfare, a countryside adventure, or zipping through Italy on mopeds with the wind in our hair. Thank you for being part of our journey and helping us begin this next chapter in the most meaningful way.

Click here to see our Honeyfund Registry

https://www.honeyfund.com/site/crawley-de-ford-06-20-2026

Where we Registered

Registry

robinanderic.com

Robin & Eric

Robin & Eric

Dress Code

GARDEN PARTY SEMI-FORMAL TO FORMAL

Ideas & Advice

Rent The Runway