We want to make this wedding reflect us as much as possible, and when we were selecting locations, we knew a National Park would fit our vibe perfectly. We absolutely love exploring National Parks together, and have had some pretty meaningful moments in our relationships in Parks already (Mark asked Michelle to be his girlfriend in Shenandoah National Park, and we took our engagement photos in Yosemite National Park). Mark grew up in Cleveland and a decent number of our guests are located in the Midwest, so we figured Cuyahoga Valley National Park was a convenient spot for others that still checked that box of being meaningful to us. It's a beautiful park with amazing Fall foliage, and Cleveland has a lot of fun sightseeing options for our guests to explore! We strongly encourage you to take some time to enjoy the area if you're able (check out the Things To Do tab for some recommendations). We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
While we love your little ones, our wedding is going to be an adults-only event so that everyone can relax and enjoy the evening. In lieu of a gift, please consider arranging childcare for that evening so you can celebrate with us. Note: we recognize this may be a challenge for our out-of-town guests, so please reach out to us if this request causes significant issues.
The recommended dress code for our wedding is cocktail attire, but please wear whatever you feel your best in! Please note that this is an outdoor event and we recommend footwear appropriate for grass.
For many of our guests, this will be their first time visiting Cleveland, and Fall is typically a great time to visit the Midwest! The average temperature in Cleveland for October is a high of 63 and low of 50. Keep your fingers crossed for clear skies and beautiful Fall foliage! Note: the wedding will take place outside, so please dress accordingly.
Both the ceremony and reception are taking place at the Hines Hill Campus in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The venue is easily accessible by car. For guests with cars, there is free onsite parking available. We also have arranged a shuttle between the venue and hotel for guests to use. Please see the Travel section of this website to learn more about the optional shuttle.
We have a strict guest list to stay on budget and abide by venue capacity guidelines. We will only be able to accommodate those listed on your invitation.
Feel free to reach out to either of us with questions! We can’t wait to celebrate with you! Michelle: mnlynde@gmail.com Mark: markbanchy@gmail.com