Max + Leigh Ann
Things To Do
The Peoples Cider Co.
Just 1 door down from our wedding venue is our all-time favorite little cider spot. A keg of Poeple's Cider has been at all of Max & LA's big events, like Mokaya's grand opening, LA's 28th birthday, and howlers during thanksgiving.
Brewery Vivant
Best Burger in town, and where Max & LA first met. Belgian style sours and extremely friendly staff, this former mortuary chapel turned brew pub is not to be missed!
Downtown Market Grand Rapids
A great place to kill some time with this warm, indoor market! LA used to live across the street when Max & her first started dating. Recommended buys here: a glass of wine/beer at Aperativo, a bold brew at Madcap Coffee, a handful of smoked salmon at Fish Lads, Ham & cheese croissants at Field & Fire bakery, fresh smoothies at Malamiah Juice Bar, or grab some tacos at Tacos El Cunado & sit upstairs in the warm greenhouse.
Little Bird
In the heart of downtown, there's something for meat lovers & vegetarians alike on this menu! Serves breakfast everyday. Max recommends the Full English Breakfast, LA recommends and avocado toast & the Kimchi Hash.
New Hotel Mertens
For something with an old school parisian feel this place does a fantistic brunch, and the vibes inside are terribly romantic! This was the first place Max & LA went to sip champagne the day they got engaged.
Mokaya
The Golczynski Family Chocolate shop! If you're in town early you must stop by and snag a hot cocoa or drinking chocolate. If you can't make it, don't worry there will be treats at the reception!
Rowster Coffee
The Bride & Groom's main stomping grounds. On the same block as the Golczynski's chocolate shop, Mokaya! There's lots to do in this neighborhood, especially with a warm coffee in hand. They also have a selection of Teas.
Donkey Taqueria
Max & LA's first date spot and best Margarita in town (try the Prickly Pear flavored Marg if you like to be delighted). They also do a great brunch on the weekends.
The Winchester
Another fantastic burger joint in town, and the couple's second date location, so you know it's good.
The Søvengård
A super whimsical basement bar & restaurant with French & Scandinavian inspired cuisine. Great Sunday brunch menu... but great anytime! Comfort food with options for most diets.
Gray Skies Distillery
Max & LA's current cocktail obsession. Don't go on an empty stomach... but definitely do have a shot with the bartenders! No food served here, but there is a delicious tapas restaurant within stumbling distance called Zoko.
Founders Brewing Co
We'd be remiss if we didn't mention Founders! Great beer, a lovely, heated patio & some delicious bar food. It's a GR staple and a tourist destination. Typically there is live music on the weekend.
Rebel Reclaimed
The cutest little homegoods, gifts and trinket store! Hard not to leave here empty handed.
Fox Naturals
Our dear friends Patrick & Lucas own and operate this fantastic shop filled with all natural, organic skincare! Only a block away from Mokaya, easy to treat yourself here to some lotions or masks.
Mercy Supply Co.
If you know the groom well, you know he shops here. Most of his staple items are from Mercy, and they have some rugged, well-made goods if you're looking to shop.
Lee & Birch
The Bride does photography for this West Michigan Boutique, and if you're in need for some accessories for the wedding or just looking to shop this is a great women-owned clothing store in town!
Woosah Outfitters
An artistic take on outdoor apparel & goods, owned by a fellow Kendall graduate with a lot of beautiful woodcut designs. Also connected to Outside Coffee Co, a delightful garden with year-round seating (heated geodesic domes) and serving Ferris Coffee.
Martha's Vineyard
Need something to bring back to your hotel? This place has EVERYTHING!! Great beer, wine & liquor selection. Also a fantastic deli and brick oven pizza in the rear of the shop. You'll always leave spending more than you planned. There's brick oven pizzas, a coffee shop & bakery connected & around the corner.
The Mitten Brewing Company
Right next to our wedding venue, this place has great pizza options for meat lovers, vegetarians and vegans!
Bridge Street Market
A Meijer-owned local Market concept near our venue with tons of Michigan-made products, vegan & vegetarian options, local beer, wine & cider and more if you need some snacks or drinks for your hotel room.