Travel
Getting to the Celebration
We’re so excited to welcome you to beautiful Northern Michigan for our wedding in Gaylord, MI—a cozy, scenic town nestled in the heart of lake and forest country. Whether you're traveling in from near or far, here’s how to make your way to us:
Airports
You can fly into Traverse City (TVC) which is about an hour drive or Grand Rapids (GRR) or Detroit Metro (DTW)—all are great options. From there, it’s about a 3–4 hour drive to Gaylord. We recommend renting a car through the airport or using Turo, as you’ll enjoy a gorgeous drive through Michigan’s countryside and will have flexibility during your stay.
Where to Stay
Below you'll find the information for the Hotel Block. There are also many vacation rentals through Airbnb or VRBO! Look in the Gaylord area near Dixon Lake.
Getting Around
While having a car will be helpful for exploring, there are also local taxis or uber/Lyft to help you get around!
Rental Car
Turo
Turo is our preferred car rental site!
Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gaylord by IHG
525 Dickerson Road, Gaylord, MI 49735 (989) 448-7373
We’ve reserved a block of rooms for our guests at the Holiday Inn Express in Gaylord! To make your stay easy and comfortable, we’ve arranged a special rate for our wedding weekend. To book, call the hotel directly and mention our wedding or use the booking link provided. Rooms are limited, so we recommend booking early. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! If the link is broken or the site shows no rooms available. Please contact Betsy or Lloyd to fix it!
Discount Code - Pendleton-PlatisWedding2026
For all the days along the way