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We will continue updating the website with more info, so please keep checking back! We cant wait to celebrate with you!
We will continue updating the website with more info, so please keep checking back! We cant wait to celebrate with you!
October 7, 2022
Brainerd, MN
#MakeMeAWakely

Mackenzie & Nathan

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Accommodations & Shuttle Info

The Wedding Website of Mackenzie Hanson and Nathan Wakely
Hotel/Resort Information for our Wedding & Weekend All listed accommodations will have transportation to/from Northern Pacific Center (Wedding & Reception) for Friday, October 7th. *SEE PICK-UP TIMES UNDER EACH RESORT/HOTEL BELOW *PLEASE NOTE: If you're booking AT ONE OF OUR Accommodations, BUT NOT THROUGH OUR BLOCKS, please let us know so we can have a Guest Bag for you @ the Resorts/Hotel. The Northern Pacific Center has shops, coffee shop, and a bar/restaurant (Notch 8). Feel free to come early to check out all this venue has to offer!

Hotel

Madden's On Gull Lake

11266 Pine Beach Peninsula
Brainerd, MN 56401
 (218) 829-2811

**NEW INFO!: TRANSPORTATION The Ceremony starts @ 5:00 pm SHARP! @ the Northern Pacific Center (NPC) in the Luminary (look for signs) Madden's 4:00 pm - School Bus leaves for Ceremony Pick-up @ Town Hall Conference Center Entrance RETURN SHUTTLES FROM RECEPTION TO ALL RESORTS/HOTEL 9 pm 10:15 pm Midnight Cindy & Gary (parents of the bride), will be staying at Madden’s Friday & Saturday Evening. Madden’s Info: Check in is 4:30 pm and check out is 11:00 am. Please feel free to arrive early to enjoy the resort; if your room is ready early, we will be happy to check you in, otherwise, we guarantee that it will be ready by 4:30 pm. We ask that you check out of your room by 11:00 am, but please feel free to stay and enjoy the resort past check-out. *We understand if you choose Madden’s & are coming in the day of the wedding (Fri, 10/7) you may not have time to check-in & get ready in time for the Shuttle Pick-Up. In that case, you may want to consider coming in on Thursday to use Madden’s amenities (Golf, Pool, etc…) or other nearby Brainerd Area Activities! OR...Other Friday arrival options you might consider: 1. Go early directly to Madden's, check-in if your room is available, or if it isn't get ready in the lobby restrooms. The Shuttle will take you to the Wedding - time TBD. OR Come directly to NPC by 4:45 pm, leave your car overnight/take the shuttle back to Madden’s with your luggage, etc... Please plan for someone to bring you back to your car on Saturday, 10/8. If you plan on drinking, we respectfully request that you take the shuttle(s) provided back to Madden’s. More questions/concerns? Please contact us directly or via cindyhanson3@gmail.com

Hotel

Cragun's Resort on Gull Lake

11000 Craguns Drive
Brainerd, MN 56401
 (218) 316-7005

**NEW INFO!: TRANSPORTATION The Ceremony starts @ 5:00 pm SHARP! @ the Northern Pacific Center (NPC) in the Luminary (look for signs) CRAGUN's 4:00 pm - Bus leaves for Ceremony Pick-up @ Main Lobby Doors- Bear Trap Bar RETURN SHUTTLES FROM RECEPTION TO ALL RESORTS/HOTEL 9 pm 10:15 pm Midnight The Bride & Groom will be staying here FRIDAY (10/7) & possibly SATURDAY (10/8) Cragun’s Info: Check in is 5:00 pm and check out is 11:00 am. Please feel free to arrive early to enjoy the resort; if your room is ready early, we will be happy to check you in, otherwise, we guarantee that it will be ready by 5:00 pm. *We understand if you choose Cragun’s & are coming in the day of the wedding (Fri, 10/7) you may not have time to check-in & get ready in time for the Shuttle Pick-Up. In that case, you may want to consider coming in on Thursday to use Cragun’s amenities (Golf, Sport Court, Pool, etc…) or other nearby Brainerd Area Activities! OR...Other Friday arrival options you might consider: 1. Go early directly to Cragun's, check-in if your room is available, or if it isn't get ready in the lobby restrooms. The Shuttle Bus will take you to the Wedding 4:00 pm Pick-up at Main Lobby (Bear Trap Bar) Doors OR Come directly to NPC by 4:45 pm, leave your car overnight/take the shuttle back to Cragun’s with your luggage, etc... Please plan for someone to bring you back to your car on Saturday, 10/8. If you plan on drinking, we respectfully request that you take the shuttle(s) provided back to Cragun’s. More questions? Please contact us directly or via cindyhanson3@gmail.com

Discount Code - Link below & Q's?: tsawyer@craguns.com or call 218-316-7005

Hotel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel

15739 Audubon Way
Baxter, MN 56425
 Reserve @ (218) 824-3232

**NEW INFO!: TRANSPORTATION The Ceremony starts @ 5:00 pm SHARP! @ the Northern Pacific Center (NPC) in the Luminary (look for signs) Holiday Inn Express & Suites 4:15 pm - Bus leaves for Ceremony Pick-up @ Main Lobby Entrance RETURN SHUTTLES FROM RECEPTION TO ALL RESORTS/HOTEL 9 pm 10:15 pm Midnight CHECK-IN FOR THIS HOTEL IS: 3PM. This should give you plenty of time to check-in, get ready & take the Shuttle Bus departing @ 4:15 PM @ the Main Lobby Entrance to get to the Wedding on time. If you plan on drinking, we respectfully request that you take the shuttle(s) provided back to your hotel. More questions/concerns? Please contact us directly or via cindyhanson3@gmail.com Thank you!!

Discount Code - Ask for the Hanson - Wakely Wedding Block

Hotel

Kavanaugh's Sylvan Lake Resort

1685 Kavanaugh Drive
Brainerd, MN 56401
 (800) 562-7061

**NEW INFO** UPDATE: TRANSPORTATION The Ceremony starts @ 5:00 pm SHARP! @ the Northern Pacific Center (NPC) in the Luminary (look for signs) Kavanaugh's Resort 3:45 pm - Bus leaves for Ceremony Pick-up @ Main Office RETURN SHUTTLES FROM RECEPTION TO ALL RESORTS/HOTEL 9 pm 10:15 pm Midnight

Travel Note

Questions about Accommodations & Shuttles

If you have any questions about Accommodations, Shuttles, etc...please email Cindy Hanson @ cindyhanson3@gmail.com

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