Your health and safety is of the utmost importance to us! We are holding our ceremony outside, and have rented a large reception venue that will allow us to remain socially distant. The reception space has large exterior doors that will remain open to the waterfront for ample airflow. We strongly recommend guests to be vaccinated to current standards. If cases are spiking again next June we will request all vendors/staff to wear a mask for the duration of our wedding. Hand sanitation will be provided throughout the location.
Please dress semi-formal. The Yacht Club maintains the following dress code: “Boating and casual attire is permitted on the first and third floors. In the Front Lobby and on the second floor, a sports jacket or suit and tie are required for gentlemen, with women appropriately dressed.”
The ceremony will be outside near the water. The reception will be inside in the historic ballroom. Please note the ballroom is not air conditioned but is right on the water. The balcony ballroom doors will be open throughout the evening.
June Weather in Detroit: Daily high temperatures increase by 7°F, from 75°F to 81°F, rarely falling below 64°F or exceeding 90°F. Daily low temperatures increase by 8°F, from 57°F to 65°F, rarely falling below 48°F or exceeding 72°F.
From downtown detroit: Head south until you reach Jefferson Ave, then head east on Jefferson Ave for 2.6 miles. Then take a slight right onto East Grand Boulevard and drive on the MacArthur Bridge over the Detroit River. Continue onto Sunset Dr for 0.2 mi then turn left onto Casino Way. Continue onto Central Ave to the east end of the island. Then turn left onto Lakeside Dr and drive for 0.5 mi. Lakeside Drive will become Riverbank Drive. Go until you see a little bridge and a guard house on the right side - turn right and drive over this bridge. You’ve arrived at the Yacht Club! Give the guard your name and let them know you’re coming for our wedding.
Yes, there is a parking lot in front of the club and valet will be provided.
Yes!
For the ceremony - No, we ask kindly that you do not take photos during the ceremony. We want to focus on this important moment we get to share with you without phones in the way. We have hired both a photographer and a videographer to help us capture and share this moment. For the reception - Go for it! Please tag Maurice or Gabriella in the photos so we can find them after the event!
No, not at this time.
Your presence is present enough, but should you wish to bring a gift to our wedding, there will be a gift table for your convenience.
If an unexpected change occurs we will contact you immediately via email, and will update our website.