Due to limited space at our venue, we ask that you only bring a plus one if specified on your invitation. Thank you so much for understanding!
Unfortunately, there is not enough space at the venue to accommodate all the wonderful kids in our lives. Therefore, this will be a 21+ wedding. Please make it a date night. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
We look forward to seeing our guests dressed in cocktail attire to help us celebrate in style. For women, this means a cocktail dress or dressy separates. For men, think suit and tie.
Weather permitting, the ceremony and cocktail hour will take place outside. We will have a tented reception for dinner and dancing. Please dress for the weather, and when selecting your shoes, keep in mind the ceremony will be on grass.
There will be shuttle service from several of the Charlevoix hotels and Bay Harbor. Please check back closer to the wedding date for shuttle schedule details. Shuttle pick-up locations will be based on where most of our guests are staying. Please note that Boyne Mountain is 27 minutes from the venue and shuttle service may not be provided at this location.
Yes, there is free parking at our venue, but space is limited. We encourage you to stay at one of our recommended hotels in Charlevoix or Bay Harbor and use the provided shuttle service.
If you drive to the wedding, but end up needing a ride back to your accommodations, rest assured you may leave your vehicle in the venue parking lot overnight and carpool or take the shuttle back to your accommodations. The shuttle will make a few trips to area hotels toward the end of the reception. You may be able to request additional drop-off locations, but please keep in mind the shuttle may not be able to access certain vacation rental properties or take guests to far-away locations.
Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are not reliable in this area. While there may be a driver or two, there is no guarantee they will be available on short notice. Your best bet is to arrange a taxi or car service for a scheduled time in advance. There are a number of small companies offering "taxi" and car service in the area. Keep in mind there are no taxis looping around town. You must schedule a ride in advance (before the wedding day), and rates are often higher than typical cab fare.
Please refer to our travel page for a variety of lodging options. Our venue is in the small village of Ellsworth, MI. The closest city with the most lodging options is Charlevoix (17 minutes). If you are looking at Airbnb's and VRBO's, another nearby town is East Jordan (10 minutes). Please note that Boyne Mountain is 27 minutes from the venue and shuttle service may not be provided from this location.
September is a busy time for tourism in the area, so we encourage you to reserve your accommodations as soon as you know you are able to attend!