Update: In light of COVID-19, we wanted to let you know our wedding is going forward as planned. As always, your health and safety are our top priority, and we completely understand if you’re no longer able to attend. Please just let us know as soon as possible.
Update: In light of COVID-19, we wanted to let you know our wedding is going forward as planned. As always, your health and safety are our top priority, and we completely understand if you’re no longer able to attend. Please just let us know as soon as possible.
Here is a list of some of our favorite places around the Grand Rapids area. If you're looking for something to do while you're in town, look no further!
Frederik Meijer Gardens
1000 East Beltline Avenue Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, (616) 957-1580
Beautiful botanical gardens and sculpture park. There are both indoor and outdoor exhibits. The bride and groom have enjoyed visiting botanical gardens in many of the cities they've traveled to, including Cincinnati, Fort Wayne, and Mackinac Island.
Grand Rapids Art Museum
101 Monroe Center Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, (616) 831-1000
Extensive art museum located in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. Street parking and paid lots available nearby.
Grand Rapids Public Museum
272 Pearl Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, (616) 929-1700
Excellent science and history museum for all ages.
John Ball Zoo
1300 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, (616) 336-4300
If the weather is nice, John Ball Zoo is a great zoo located not far from downtown Grand Rapids. The bride and groom have visited zoos together in several states including Tennessee, Minnesota, Ohio, and of course Michigan!
Downtown Market Grand Rapids
435 Ionia Avenue Southwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, (616) 805-5308
An indoor market with various vendors and several restaurants. "Spice Merchants" is a favorite shop of the bride and groom. Stop by the market for a coffee, some baked goods, or some wine and cheese!
Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery
3142 4 Mile Road Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, (616) 361-5567
Cider mill and winery open year-round. Delicious doughnuts and sweet wine!
Tippy Cow Ice Cream
3830 Chicago Drive Southwest, Grandville, MI 49418
A Grandville favorite. Located not far from the bride and groom's home, they have walked to the shop many times, sometimes with their dog Finn, to share some sweet treats on the patio.
Farmhaus Cider Co.
5025 Stanton Street, Hudsonville, MI 49426, (616) 920-1867
A local favorite. Located in the middle of nowhere, Farmhaus serves up unique and delicious ciders with a whimsical outdoor patio.
The Pyramid Scheme
68 Commerce Avenue Southwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, (616) 272-3758
One of the bride and grooms favorite bars. The Pyramid Scheme has over 20 pinball machines ranging from $0.50 to $1 per play, and has a concert venue attached.
White Flame Brewing Co.
5234 36th Avenue, Hudsonville, MI 49426, (616) 209-5098
One of the bride and groom's favorite breweries. White Flame was frequented by the couple when they first moved to the area and were living in Hudsonville.
HopCat
25 Ionia Avenue Southwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, (616) 451-4677
A Grand Rapids original and Michigan favorite! A large on tap menu featuring many Michigan breweries. A great stop for the beer connoisseur. And don't forget to try their famous cosmik fries!