The Proper Pour Co.

06/04/2026

06/03/2026

We are so grateful for the continued support and excitement surrounding The Proper Pour Co. 🤍

As a reminder, our 2026 calendar is fully booked, and our 2027 dates are already beginning to fill much faster than anticipated.

We are intentionally taking on fewer events so we can give each celebration the attention, creativity, and elevated experience it deserves. Because of that, availability for 2027 will be limited

If you’re considering booking us for your 2027 wedding or event, we strongly encourage reaching out sooner rather than later to secure your date before our calendar fills. We are booking out 8-12 months in advance.

Thank you for allowing us to be part of such meaningful moments, we truly don’t take it for granted.

05/17/2026

Congratulations to our brother and new sister-in-law, Carter and Katherine Leake!

Yesterday was perfect, and we loved being a part of your day in so many ways. We're so excited to see what life brings for you two!

Zach and I can officially say we've successfully been a part of a wedding party, along with our son as a mini groomsman, and coordinated and staffed the bar, all in one day. Thank you to Meredith & Ericka for being the BEST bartenders on our team, and serving our families!

Kat, and Carter - We love you both so much! Cheers!

📸 KaijahandCo

04/30/2026

We are incredibly grateful to share that our 2026 calendar is now fully booked.

As we continue to grow, we are being more intentional than ever about the events we take on, focusing on fewer celebrations so we can deliver a more elevated, detail-driven experience for each of our clients.

Because of this shift, our 2027 calendar is already filling more quickly than ever before.

If you’re planning a 2027 wedding or event, we encourage you to reach out early so we can thoughtfully create something truly special together.

Thank you for trusting us to be part of your most meaningful celebrations.

— The Proper Pour Co.

01/13/2026

The sign is up!! 😍 A WEEK FROM TODAY!
KD Lettering Co.

01/07/2026

The wait is over.
Come see us for our grand opening in DuQuoin NEXT WEEKEND!!!
🗓️ Saturday, January 17
⏰ 10:00am-8:00pm

12/31/2025

A little bit of an unconventional New Year’s Eve 2025 recap. You all (our clients) have become such a large part of our life, so here is a little year in review and life update.

If you had told me at the start of this year what was in store, I don’t think I would’ve believed you. This year has been the ultimate masterclass in resilience and gratitude.

On the business side, The Proper Pour has blown Zach and I away: 33 weddings and so many other special events in between. Being a part of your biggest days is something I never take for granted, and I’m so proud of how far this dream has come!

But behind the scenes of a busy wedding season, life threw us a major curveball. I was diagnosed with MS as I had my first major relapse and suffered from optic neuritis, losing my vision right in the middle of our busiest month. It was scary and exhausting (still is), but it taught me that I am much stronger than I thought I was.

Through it all, Zach has been where he needs to be when I need him there; he is an incredible husband, daddy, and, of course, co-owner. I’ve had to lean on him in all the ways, and I have watched him carry more than he deserves while we navigate this AND chase after our 3 year old son Shep when I've been too tired. I’ve had to realize that being a good mommy doesn't mean being a perfect one❤️

So, I've officially retired from stressing over the small stuff. The spotless car, the perfect yard, and the tidy house do not matter as much anymore. I’m choosing presence over perfection in 2026 because life doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful. I used to have a little sign that said that; I need to find it and hang it up!

To everyone who supported the business, checked in on us, and stood by us this year: thank you. We are heading into 2026 with a lot of gratitude, very clear intentions, and light hearts. I am healing, feeling well, and we look forward to serving you all in this New Year!

As always, cheers to a life well lived.

— Shelby & Zachry

12/20/2025

If you are looking for something to do this weekend we highly recommend checking out the Holiday Lights and Expo at the DuQuoin State Fair! There is something for everyone.

Thank you to the countless volunteers who put this on.!

As we have stated, this is a huge event that not only requires a lot of manpower, but also a lot of funding! It wouldn’t be possible without our amazing sponsors! 👏🏻👏🏻

Please join us and thank all of these wonderful local businesses and people! We appreciate you and your continued support so much!