We met while vacationing with mutual friends on Lake Superior in Grand Marais (in Michigan's Upper Peninsula) during July 2023. Robb lives in Spring Lake, MI and Mary Lee lives in Ann Arbor, MI. We started long distance dating during the summer of 2024 and became engaged on December 19, 2024.
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
5:00 pm
Attire: Semi-Formal. There will be music, so if you like to dance, you might want to bring your comfortable dance shoes.
5:00 - 6:15 P.M. Cocktails 6:30 - 7:45 P.M. Buffet style dinner 7:45 - 11:00 P.M. Reception
Hotel
We can't wait to celebrate this special day with you! A block of rooms has been reserved at Kensington Hotel for your convenience. Rooms are available at a special rate for our guests and can be booked directly with the hotel at your expense. When booking your stay, let them know it is for the Jones-Weavers wedding for the discount rate of $135 + tax per night, for Friday and/or Saturday night. Must book by 5/27/25 to receive discounted rate. *Note: The hotel has a limited number of adjoining, double queen bed and pet friendly rooms available, so booking in advance is advised to ensure reservation.
Matron of Honor
Married to her wonderful husband, Jeff, for 41 years, longtime friend of Mary Lee's since 1980, raised 6 beautiful children, likes country life and vacationing in Michigan's Upper Peninsula (aka the U.P). She lives in Three Rivers, Michigan.
Maid of Honor
Retired and moved from Dearborn, MI to Rogers, Arkansas. She was Mary Lee's first boss at General Motors Hydra-matic Division, Ypsilanti, MI in 1978 and has been a great friend ever since. Bea is a gracious lady and people lover, an avid University of Michigan football fan and comes back yearly for the games. Each year she travels to Aruba for the Thanksgiving holidays and takes cruises to other places when she can.
Best Man
Best mutual friend who was instrumental in Robb and Mary Lee meeting; Mary Lee has been friends with Nick's mom Diane since before Nick was born. Nick was Robb's Catholic sponsor on Robb's journey to the Catholic faith, and father of Robb's Godson, Wally. Nick lives in Spring Lake, Michigan a half mile from Robb with his amazing wife Sydney and two sons Walter (Wally) and William (Will).
Best Man
Longtime best friend and witness to each other's life for the past twenty plus years. We have had many epic adventures on the trail together, shared our life's struggles and triumphs with each other. On a mountain bike trip to Moab, UT he aquired the nickname "Brandito". Brandon lives in Rockford, Michigan with his amazing wife Kim and has two beautiful children, Emily and Zach.
No gifts please. Our most sincere hope is that you will be present at our wedding. In absence of your presence, your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated.
Our wedding and reception are Semi-Formal attire. For men, suit or dress shirt and slacks with jacket. For women, long dress, cocktail dress or dressy pantsuit.