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Katie Brinkman

and

Joel Dodich

Katie Brinkman

and

Joel Dodich

August 8 - 10, 2025

Grand Rapids, Michigan
19 days19 d11 hours11 h25 minutes25 min4 seconds4 s

Schedule

We've made the east-side of Lake Michigan our home and we're THRILLED to have our extended families travel to celebrate with us. Here's what we have on the docket!

Friday, August 8, 2025

Welcome Reception

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Founders Brewing Company - The Centennial Room
235 Cesar E Chavez Ave SW, 2nd Floor, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Casual attire. Parking is available around the brewery. There will be appetizers and tasty refreshments available. Gluten free beverages will be available.

Saturday, August 9, 2025

Ceremony

1:00 pm

St. Robert of Newminster Parish
6477 Ada Dr SE, Ada, MI 49301

Reception

3:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Grant Pavilion, The Meadows at Millennium Park
1400 Maynard Avenue Southwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49534

The venue is an outdoor Pavilion. Please no jeans.

Travel

We've compiled a few hotel recommendations that are walking distance from the Welcome Reception. We recommend staying near downtown Grand Rapids as it is centrally located to all wedding events.

Hotel

Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown

131 Ionia Avenue Southwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
 

Walking distance to the Welcome Reception and downtown bars for any post-reception shenanigans.

Hotel

Hyatt Place Grand Rapids/Downtown

140 Ottawa Avenue Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
 

Similar is location to the AC Hotel.

Hotel

AC Hotel Grand Rapids Downtown

50 Monroe Avenue Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
 

Also walking distance to the Welcome Reception, although farther than Canopy, yet still close to downtown bars for any post-reception shenanigans.

Hotel

Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown, an IHG Hotel

310 Pearl Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
 

Just across the river from downtown and about 1 mile from the Welcome Reception.

FAQs

Question

Is Uber / Lyft prevalent in Grand Rapids?

Answer

Absolutely. Lyft is quite cheap and Uber is reasonable as well.

Question

Are there blocks of hotel rooms reserved?

Answer

Because most hotels in / around downtown Grand Rapids do not offer discounts for blocks of rooms, we do not have any reserved at this time.

Question

What is the groom's preferred method of public transit in Grand Rapids?

Answer

Lime Scooters. Hands down.

Question

Will there be transport to / from the reception?

Answer

(3/21) Joel is working on something to / from downtown. Nothing is finalized yet, so please plan accordingly. We will notify folks via email or text f this changes.

Question

Is Joey Williams invited to this wedding?

Answer

Against popular opinion, yes.

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