FAQs

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So, where IS this wedding taking place?!

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Aaron's family is lucky enough to have a few cabins on beautiful land in Irons. One of the cabins is named "North Haven" after their hometown of South Haven a couple hours south of Irons. The ceremony and reception will take place outside of North Haven cabin. The land is all on Manistee National Forest. The name Manistee comes from a Native American word meaning, "the whispering through the pines". We are thrilled to have our dearest friends and family celebrate at this magical place with us. We will be happy to help you find and/or reserve accommodations for any of the weekend.

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What airport should I/we fly into?

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Grand Rapids, MI (GRR) is around 2 hours from Irons, MI. Traverse City (TVC) is about an hour from Irons, MI. These will likely be your best bet.

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Will there be transportation from my hotel/Airbnb to the ceremony/reception?

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Of course! We will be hosting all transportation needs from the hotel room blocks as well as the Airbnbs that we've reserved in advance. If you are one of our friends/family staying at a pre-booked Airbnb, we can add you to the list for transport. More details to come. You can also feel free to drive from your lodging to the wedding; we will have parking available!

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Driving times?

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Louisville, KY to Irons, MI- 7 hours 7 mins Grand Rapids, MI to Irons, MI- 2 hours 15 mins Chicago, IL to Irons, MI- 4 hours 13 mins Columbus, OH to Irons, MI- 6 hours 16 mins Bend, OR to Irons, MI- 33 hours!

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Are dogs allowed?

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Please feel free to bring your doggo on your road trip to Irons, but only family dogs will be allowed at the wedding. If you are joining us on Sunday for the Sunday Funday friends and family celebration, we would love for all the dogs to have one big playdate, too!

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What else is there to do/explore around the area?

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Great question! We hope you'll explore the beautiful area that surrounds Irons. Check out the Things to Do page for more ideas. Some nearby spots: A bit farther: Traverse City! Just an hour or so farther north, Traverse City is situated on the shores of picturesque East Grand Traverse Bay and West Grand Traverse Bay, which both flow into Lake Michigan. Traverse City serves up the best of two worlds: it offers the mesmerizing outdoor recreational opportunities as well as tremendous cultural and social opportunities often only found in much larger cities. Traverse City is truly a micropolis – offering residents and visitors the small Midwestern town charm along with cosmopolitan options. We love wine tasting, the orchards, and Mission Point lighthouse.

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Attire?

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Rustic Chic: Wear sundresses, floral prints, suits or dressy khakis in lighter hues, fun hats and clothes to cut a rug!

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Grocery stores in Irons?

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Small, local markets: Dublin General Store, M55 Market, Nah-Tah-Ka Corner Store Big stores on the way into Irons: Meijer in Manistee

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Bars/restaurants in and near Irons?

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Oak Grove Inn! A family favorite. We will likely be here Friday and Sunday of wedding weekend. Minutes from the wedding location. There are certainly more, so inquire with your hotel or Airbnb hosts!