Travel

Flight

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) in Grand Rapids, MI

The airport is about 1 hour from Newaygo

Travel Note

Transportation and Lodging

Hotel room blocks in Newaygo and the surrounding towns have been reserved. Details for each block are listed below. Guests also have the option to rent an Airbnb or VRBO nearby — there are many lakeside cabins in the area! Please note that shuttles will only be provided for the three reserved hotel blocks. If you are staying in an Airbnb or other lodging, guests are responsible for their own transportation to and from the venue. On-site parking is limited, so we kindly ask that you carpool whenever possible.

Hotel

Muskegon River Inn

Historic Boutique Hotel in Downtown Newaygo. CALL TO BOOK & mention the Johnson/ Desmond wedding block. Shuttle transportation will be provided from this location.

Hotel

Harrington Inn

This is our preferred hotel for the weekend. CALL TO BOOK & mention the Johnson/Desmond Wedding Room Block Shuttle transportation will be provided from this location.

Hotel

Newaygo Bed & Breakfast

CALL TO BOOK & mention the Johnson/Desmond room block. Shuttle transportation will be provided from this location.

Shuttle

Shuttles

October 16, 2026 3:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Shuttle service will be provided to and from the wedding for guests staying in the select hotels outlined above. Please RSVP if you plan to use the shuttles so we can plan accordingly! Shuttles will depart from the hotel locations at 3:00 PM and 3:15 PM for the ceremony, and return trips will depart at 11:15 PM and 12:30 AM at the end of the evening.

Rental Car

Uber/Lyft

Note: Ridesharing services (Uber/Lyft) are NOT available in this area. Guests flying in will need to rent a car at the airport. If you are not utilizing the hotel block shuttles provided to and from the wedding venue on the wedding day, you will need to plan to drive yourself.