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Danielle Ballantyne

&

Daniel Tewers

Danielle Ballantyne

&

Daniel Tewers

June 29, 2024

Omena, MI

A Date-Adjacent Drink

08.10.2022

After talking nonstop for almost two weeks, Danny asked Dani to meet at The Parlor for a drink after work. Unsure if it was a date drink or not, Dani asked: "Is this a date or date adjacent?" Danny opted for "date adjacent," which wasn't particularly illuminating for either of them. The "date-adjacent" drink turned into a long night of talking, and they went on their first not-adjacent date the next day.

The Eurotrip

04.30.2023

You never really know someone until you travel with them, and Danny and Dani went make-or-break by going international! They took in London, day-tripped to the Cotswolds, and caught the tail end of the Tulip Festival in Amsterdam. About halfway through the trip, however, they both got food poisoning. It wasn't exactly the trip they'd expected, but if they were still in love after being sick together in "quaint" European hotel rooms, they figured this relationship was something special.

The Proposal

08.05.2023

A story about a lost AirPod lured Dani down to the beach at her parents' lake house, where Danny dropped to one knee and proposed. Dani's sister and brother-in-law hid behind some nearby trees to capture the moment.

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Schedule

Saturday, June 29, 2024

The Wedding

4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Cherry Basket Farm
5530 North West Bay Shore Drive, Omena, MI 49674

The ceremony will start promptly at 4 p.m. Come dressed in your garden party best!

The ceremony and dinner will be outside on grass; dancing will be in the covered barn.

Travel

The closest airport is Cherry Capital Airport (TVC). Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW), Capital Region Airport (LAN), and Gerald R. Ford Airport (GRR) are all within four and a half hours of the venue by car. A small block of rooms is reserved at the Leelanau Sands Casino and Lodge, the hotel closest to the venue; contact the bride or groom for information and availability. Downtown Traverse City is a short thirty-minute drive from the venue and has numerous hotel and short-term-stay options. The wedding weekend is also the kickoff to the National Cherry Festival, which Traverse City has hosted since the festival's inception in the early 1900s. We advise you to secure accommodations early if you want to be close to the action.

Shuttle

Round-trip Shuttle

June 29, 2024 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm

A round-trip shuttle is provided for guests coming from downtown Traverse City or Leelanau Sands Casino and Lodge. The shuttle will leave downtown Traverse City from the Old Town Parking Garage at 2:30 p.m., pick up guests at Leelanau Sands at approximately 3 p.m., and then travel to the venue. The shuttle will run the same route in reverse to return guests after the festivities conclude at approximately 10 p.m.

The first meal Danny ever made Dani was pasta--from scratch!
First couple's costume: Rogue and Gambit

Registry

Your presence is present enough, but if you are so inclined, here are a few of our newlywed must-haves.

Things To Do

Whether you're an outdoor adventurer or a food and wine enthusiast, Northern Michigan has you covered! Here are some of our favorite sights and bites.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Glen Arbor, MI 49636
Grand Traverse Commons Natural Area

Grand Traverse Commons Natural Area

Red Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684
Brown Bridge Quiet Area

Brown Bridge Quiet Area

Brown Bridge Road, Traverse City, MI 49686
Suttons Bay Ciders

Suttons Bay Ciders

10530 East Hilltop Road, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Two K Farms Cidery & Winery

Two K Farms Cidery & Winery

3872 South West Bay Shore Drive, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
MAWBY Vineyards and Winery

MAWBY Vineyards and Winery

4519 Elm Valley Road, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Aurora Cellars

Aurora Cellars

7788 East Horn Road, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
The Little Fleet

The Little Fleet

448 East Front Street, Traverse City, MI 49686
The Coin Slot

The Coin Slot

346 East Front Street, Traverse City, MI 49684
Fiddleheads Sandwich Shop

Fiddleheads Sandwich Shop

202 West Main Street, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
Farm Club

Farm Club

10051 Lake Leelanau Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684
The Flying Noodle - Italian Pasta House

The Flying Noodle - Italian Pasta House

136 East Front Street, Traverse City, MI 49684
The Cooks’ House

The Cooks’ House

115 Wellington Street, Traverse City, MI 49686

FAQs

Question

What is Garden Party attire?

Answer

Smart casual with a splash of whimsy.

Question

Will there be alcohol served at the wedding?

Answer

There will be a mobile bar serving beer, cider, wine, and signature drinks on tap.

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