Hotel
We have reserved a block of rooms in the same building as our reception! The block rate is open to book until 8/22/25. If the room block is full, please reach out and we can request more rooms. The NFL schedule is released in May (GO LIONS) - so we suggest booking before then to guarantee the best rates and availability. Please click "view" to book with our discounted rate!
Travel Note
Parking for the duration of the event will be validated. Please make sure to park at Beaubien Place Garage - located at 238 Beaubien Street, Detroit MI, 48243. There is a foot bridge on the 2nd floor that will give you direct access into the building. Please note that our venue is on the 72nd floor of the building, serviced by three specific elevators. See below instructions for finding your way - ushers will also be on hand to assist with locating the correct spot. Usage of Escalators: Once you enter the building, you will then proceed straight ahead and will walk around the blue circular wall and will find escalators. Please take two escalators up to the third level. You will then walk around another circular wall and will find "The Highlands" host stand; please tell the host you are here for the Rowell/Shaffer wedding. They will send you up to the 72nd floor. Usage of Elevators: Once you enter the building, you will turn to the right and will walk until you see an arrow pointing toward the "Marriott Guest Elevators". There will be glass doors at the entrance of the overpass to your left. You will see a Starbucks and a big red gumball machine at the entrance of the elevators. Take the elevator up to level three. Once you have arrived, turn to your right or left to exit the elevator lobby are and you will see glass doors to the entrance of "The Highlands" host stand. Please tell the host you are here for the Rowell/Shaffer wedding. They will send you up to the 72nd floor. If you have any questions on navigating the building when you enter, there will be a security guard at the entrance of the second level bridge. If you ask "which way to The Highlands?", they will be able to direct you the correct way.