FAQs

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Location

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Both the ceremony and reception will be held at Stonegate Manor 2251 Riverside Rd Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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Parking and Transportation

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A large parking lot is available for guest use. Overnight parking is permitted; however, all vehicles must be picked up by 11:00 AM on Sunday. Lakefront Transportation will begin providing shuttle service at 10:00 PM to safely take guests back to their hotels or out to the bars after the reception. The final pickup from the venue will be just before midnight, as all guests must vacate the property by 12:00 AM. (music and reception will conclude at 11pm) From midnight to 2:00 AM, the shuttle will also be available to return guests from the bars to their hotels.

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Attire

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Dressy Casual - We want everyone to feel their best but also be comfortable! This could be any kind of dress, jumpsuit, dress pants, khakis, dress shirt, etc. Please come prepared for all types of weather, as the ceremony will take place outside and the reception in the estate tent.

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What's for dinner?

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We're serving a BBQ buffet featuring beef brisket, shredded chicken, mac & cheese, grilled corn and potato hash, and a fresh broccoli slaw. If you have a dietary restriction—specifically a gluten allergy, or if you're vegetarian or vegan—an individual plate will be prepared and served to you at dinner time :)

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Open Bar

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There will be an open bar for guests to enjoy throughout cocktail hour and the reception

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Phones and Photos

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We kindly ask that you join us in being fully present during our ceremony by keeping phones and cameras tucked away. We’re having a phone-free ceremony to create a more intimate and meaningful moment. After the ceremony, feel free to take and share all the photos you’d like!

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Wedding Itinerary

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The ceremony will begin promptly at 4:30 PM, followed by a cocktail hour and evening reception, concluding at 11:00 PM

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Welcome Party

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We’d love to spend some extra time with family and friends before the big day, so we’re hosting a casual welcome party at North Pier Brewing Company on Friday, the 26th, from 6 PM to 9 PM. Join us on their outdoor patio, where food and drinks will be available for purchase at the cash bar. Address: 670 N Shore Dr, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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Places to stay

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We have a room block at the Hilton Garden Inn and SpringHill Suites. You can call and ask to book a room with the "Wysopal Tubergen Wedding block" or use the links below. There are also lots of other hotels in the area and Airbnbs or Vrbos. Hilton Garden Inn: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=BEHCWGI&arrivalDate=2025-09-26&departureDate=2025-09-28&groupCode=WTW&room1NumAdults=1&displayCurrency=USD SpringHill Suites: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1739563382248&key=GRP&guestreslink2=true&app=resvlink