7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Dressy Casual
Join us for a night of celebration to kick off wedding weekend! We invite you all to mingle with family & friends in a fun & relaxed atmosphere before our big day. We’ll have light bites & drinks to get everyone in the wedding spirit & set the tone for the festivities ahead. We can’t wait to celebrate with you and hope to see you there.
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Semi-formal
Cocktail hour begins at 4pm & is followed by a reception from 5pm-10pm with dinner, drinks, & dancing!
Hotel
A cute, mid-century modern motel newly remodeled in 2024. A few rooms have kitchens, and there is a 3-bedroom apt (min. 3 night stay) with kitchen, dining, living and outdoor spaces.
Discount Code - Shaw-Leiby Wedding
Hotel
When booking, don't forget to use our discount code. Deadline to use the group discount is May 13, 2025. This new Hampton property is about 15 miles from the wedding activities in Onekama. However, there are more amenities located within Manistee -- restaurants, shops, etc. -- for our guests who prefer a bit more activity. The hotel is new (less than two years old), is situated in a beautiful location directly across from First Street Beach, and surrounded by city park activities -- playgrounds, pickleball courts, disc golf, golf course, dog park, and the beach! This dog-friendly hotel also boasts a huge outdoor patio and bar looking out to Lake Michigan that includes three firepits, picnic tables, rocking and lounge chairs, plus corn hole and other outdoor games, and indoor-outdoor hot tub. Views from the hotel's upstairs restaurant and bar afford outstanding views of Lake Michigan, the mouth of the Manistee River, and the quaint Victorian downtown.
Discount Code - C-SBR; Group Name - Shaw Wedding Block
House Or Rental
Portage Point Resort has graced the shores of Portage Lake in Onekama since 1903. The website provides a central location to view and rent individual properties located within the resort. Amenities: Portage Point Cafe & Pizzeria and Lahey's Pub are on-site, an infinity-edge pool, plus access to both Portage Lake and Lake Michigan. The resort is approximately 2.5 miles from the Friday evening welcome reception, and about 7 miles from the Saturday wedding reception location.
Hotel
Little River Casino Resort Hotel is about 8 miles from wedding weekend activities, and offers gaming options, too, for those guests who never want the party to end. Additional amenities include: indoor pools, a spa, several dining options, plus Wolf River Golf Park. If booking by phone, please note reservation line hours are from 9 AM - 7 PM Eastern Time, daily.
Flight
Located about an hour north of Onekama. 727 Fly Dont Dr Traverse City, MI 49686
Flight
Regional airport landing guests extremely close to wedding weekend activities with connecting flights through Chicago O'Hare (ORD) via Contour Airlines, American and United, and rental car services available.
Flight
The Grand Rapids, MI, airport is a 2.5 hour drive from Manistee and Onekama.
Flight
The airport is located 1 hour and 40 minutes from Onekama.
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