Alex Mendoza
Samantha Kaspala
Alex Mendoza
Samantha Kaspala
October 17, 2025
Order of Events
Friday, October 17, 2025
Mendoza Ceremony
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
120 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Semi-Formal: Suits, cocktail dresses, and floor length gowns are all welcome. No jeans, please!
Cocktail hour will be held at The Rutledge immediately following the ceremony.
Mendoza Reception
6:00 pm - 11:30 pm
120 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Semi-Formal: Suits, cocktail dresses, and floor length gowns are all welcome. No jeans, please!
Travel
Hotel
Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
To book, don't forget to use the discount code!
Discount Code - KMWD
Gallery
Registry
Things To Do
Social Misfits
One of our favorite places in GR - fun cocktails, unique waffles, and great coffee!
Lyon Street Cafe
Our go-to coffee shop + located next to our fave sweet treat bakery, Nantucket! Sam's pick: orange honey latte + berry danish Alex's pick: pour over coffee + sea salt double chocolate cookie
Riverside Park
Just a stone throw from The Mendoza house :)
Luna - GRAND RAPIDS
The pico de gallo is amazing......not to mention the margarita flight!
Lucy's
The cutest breakfast spot!!
Q + A
Question
What should I wear?
Answer
We would love to see our friends and family get dressed up for our big day! Suits, cocktail dresses, and floor length gowns are all welcome. No jeans, please! All events will be held indoors.
Question
Are kids welcome?
Answer
Although we love your little ones, we wish to have an adult only ceremony and reception. We hope you understand and can enjoy a fun night with us!
Question
I have a food allergy, can I make a special request?
Answer
Please contact Samantha directly if you have any allergies or other concerns!
Question
Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?
Answer
There is parking at Studio Park parking garage just across the street (on the corner of Ottawa Ave and Cherry St), Ellis parking structure west of the Rutledge (on the corner of Cherry St. and Commerce Ave), or any street parking!
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