Alex Halloran
Anne Hilt
Alex Halloran
Anne Hilt
October 5, 2024
Schedule
Friday, October 4, 2024
Welcome Event
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
151 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
We will be spending the night before our wedding at Sundance having a few drinks and would love to see you if you are in town!
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Ceremony & Reception
Sat, Oct 5, 2024, 5:30 pm - Sun, Oct 6, 2024, 12:00 am
101 Monroe Center Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Semi-Formal: Suits and long or short gowns are welcome along with jumpsuits and other evening attire.
Ceremony will be outdoors (weather permitting) directly right of the museum entrance. Cocktail hour to immediately follow our ceremony. Grab a drink and enjoy the art! Dinner and dancing to follow.
Sunday, October 6, 2024
Open House and Light Breakfast
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Casual Attire: Anything goes, from sundresses and sandals to jeans and tees.
Join us for an optional open house from 11:00-11:30am for a look at our home! At 11:30am, we will transition to Richardson-Sowerby Park near downtown Rockford for light breakfast and refreshments. Park Address: 65 S Main St, Rockford, MI 49341 Easy access parking can be found behind the Rockford Housing Commission building: 59 S Main St A, Rockford, MI 49341 Head towards the 10 mile bridge and follow the walkway under the bridge where signs will direct you to the pavillion we will be gathering around!
Travel
Hotel
Amway Grand Plaza
The Amway Grand Plaza is only one block from our venue, the Grand Rapids Art Museum! If you call to make your reservation please use the dedicated Group Reservations phone number listed above. The name of the wedding block is Hilt - Halloran Wedding. Both valet ($45/night) and self-parking ($41/night) are available at the Amway. Valet parking is located in the motor lobby off of the Pearl Street entrance. Self-parking is available in the Amway Grand Parking Ramp across the street. Grand Rapids also has free street parking anytime after 6pm on weekdays and the entire day on weekends!
Registry
Wedding Party
Alex Halloran
Groom
Alex is wondering why Anne is asking him to do a bio when it is his wedding.
Anne Hilt
Bride
Hi! So excited to see you!
Morgan Ketola
Maid of Honor
Morgan and Anne met at their first semester at Michigan State. Morgan inspired Anne to adopt Reese and has gifted Anne her favorite books and tupperware. Always on your team no matter what with a supportive pep talk and armed with hilarious TikToks, she's the kind of friend everyone deserves!
Jared Gager
Best Man
Jared and Alex became friends in the normal boy way. Anne brought Alex to Lainey and Jared's engagement party and after 5 hours Alex went up to Jared and said "hey this is your party, I should probably know who you are". They disappeared for an hour and played guitar together. Anne and Lainey are preparing for their inevitable Grace and Frankie future.
Sam Halloran
Groomsman
Sam and Alex met when Sam was born. They have a deep brotherly bond based on respecting their differences and sports (lots of said differences directly related to sports). Sam and Alex enjoy taking long walks while talking on the phone together about their days. This is real love folks.
Lainey Emerson-Gager
Bridesmaid
Lainey and Anne grew up on the same block, but really became friends during the awkward middle school years. If friendship can endure seventh grade, it can endure anything. From playing Wii Fit for 10 hours straight to 3 sleepovers a week as adults friendship doesn't get better than this!
Trevor Kyle
Groomsman
Alex and Trevor became friends while working at General Motors. Both car lovers, Alex has found the one person in the world who understands cars better than he does who also enjoys talking about cars as much as he does. Anne dubbed Trevor's cat "Sir Monch" after a lovely snapchat of his newly adopted kitten drinking out of the toilet inspired the name Toilet Moncher. The Monch lore is real. Trevor is the friend who is always quick to host a party and pour a drink!
Carly Wade
Bridesmaid
Anne and Carly met during their first year at General Motors working on the same team. Carly made sure Anne had someone to eat lunch with and Anne never stopped bothering her (sorry not sorry Carly). The most prolific cat sitter of her generation, Carly is the sweetest human being alive to humans and furry friends alike. A photo of Carly can also be found in the dictionary beneath both "efficient" and "thoughtful". That combo equals super-friend!
Paige Wiersema
Bridesmaid
Anne and Paige met at orientation at General Motors. Paige prevented Anne from ruining her professional career before it even began by stopping her from attacking someone during a particularly competitive marshmallow and dried spaghetti team activity at said orientation. Paige has stopped Anne from doing a number of other ridiculous things throughout their friendship, but she couldn't stop Anne from kissing Alex at the Ann Arbor Rick's, and now here we are!
Henry Ludwig
Groomsman
Henry became friends with Alex and Anne when Paige brought him to bar trivia. The other member of team "better half", Henry and Anne enjoy cheating during board games and being ready faster than their partners. An amazing home cook, Henry is a big reason why Alex no longer considers Olive Garden to be fine dining. He also witnessed Alex and Anne's first kiss, and Anne has been asking Henry to marry them for years (score!).
Alex Wimmer
Groomsman
Alex and Alex have been friends since elementary school. To make things simple for everyone, they decided to also be tennis doubles partners so both of them could take the coaches praise every time (and every mistake the coach pointed out was obviously the other Alex). After a decade of friendship they have yet to battle it out for the title of "Best Alex".
Brianna Van Houten
Bridesmaid
Brianna and Anne met in elementary school when they were assigned the same teacher in 3rd grade and Brianna ran up to her and told her "she was so excited to be friends!!". Yeah, how couldn't they still be friends 20 years later? Brianna is always the first person to say yes to everything and is the most dependable friend in the world!
Things To Do
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
Fun spot in downtown Grand Rapids to shop for and have a bottle of wine.
Fulton Street Market
Cute spot to shop for some local art and produce.
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Gorgeous art galleries and sculpture parks!
Blandford Nature Center
A great spot to take a walk and see some Michigan wildlife!
Grand Rapids Public Museum
Fun museum with historical, scientific, and cultural exhibits.
Grand Haven City Beach
Grand Haven is a favorite spot of Anne's where she visited her grandparents and swam in Lake Michigan in the summer. A quintessential beach town with lots of small local shops and restaurants.
P. J. Hoffmaster State Park
For guests coming in early or staying in town, check out this park with hiking trails and sand dunes. This is a lot less crowded than Grand Haven!
Nantucket Baking Company - Lyon St
Great spot for morning coffee and a pastry!
Knoop Rooftop Cocktail Lounge
A great spot to catch views of Grand Rapids with delicious drinks with a European flair. You enter through the Canopy Hotel lobby and take the elevator up to the restaurant.
Butcher's Union
Arguably the locals favorite restaurant in the city - but beware a potential wait as they don't do reservations. You can join their waitlist online too!
The Holiday Bar
A casual bar on the west side of the river with a small dancefloor on weekends.
Brewery Hop!
In town for the weekend? Looking to visit Grand Rapids in the future? If you sign up to become a Brewsader you can get a free t-shirt after visiting 8 local breweries. Some of our favorites are listed below!
Atwater Brewery in GR
A great Michigan brewery close to the Amway and the Art Museum.
The Mitten Brewing Company
A baseball themed brewery with amazing pizza and local beer - Brewers fans should still be welcome.
Saugatuck Brewing Co. | Creston Taproom
Solid local spot where there is never a wait!
New Holland Brewing - Grand Rapids Brewpub (The Knickerbocker)
A popular Michigan brewery with a large dining room and bar.
Brewery Vivant
Küsterer Brauhaus
German beer and food near Butcher's Union and New Holland Brewery
Brass Ring Brewing
City Built Brewing Company
FAQs
Question
Is there a dress code?
Answer
Yes! Suits and long or short dresses or jumpsuits are welcome. Feel free to dress up!
Question
Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?
Answer
Street parking is free all weekend in Grand Rapids. Additionally, the Monroe Center Ramp is located next to the Grand Rapids Art Museum located at 50 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 and costs $12 for the evening.
Question
What time should I arrive at the ceremony?
Answer
To ensure you can find parking we recommend getting to the venue 15 to 30 minutes early.
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Are kids welcome?
Answer
To allow all guests to relax and enjoy themselves, we have chosen to make our special day adults only. We thank you for your understanding!
Question
Do you have any hotel recommendations?
Answer
Yes! Please see our travel tab for information on our hotel block.
Question
Is there transportation to and from the hotels to the ceremony?
Answer
All hotels are within stumble back distance of the venue!