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couple

James Blackburn

and

Sarah Franko

James Blackburn

and

Sarah Franko

October 10, 2025

Saline, MI

Schedule

Friday, October 10, 2025

Ceremony

5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Cocktail Hour

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Wellers Carriage House
Saline, MI 48176

Reception

6:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Wellers Carriage House
Saline, MI 48176

Formal attire

Travel

Hotel

Hampton Inn Saline

1250 East Michigan Avenue, Saline, MI 48176
 

This hotel is located 5 minutes away from the venue. There will be free shuttle buses to and from the venue. We have reserved a block of rooms, so please feel free to mention our name if you schedule here! Group code is CHH90J . Safe Travels!

Registry

Wedding Party

Lorenzo Johns

Officiant

Sarah Elizabeth Franko

Bride

James Blake Blackburn

Groom

Jason Blackburn

Best Man

Grace Galdamez

Maid of Honor

James Franko

Father of the Bride

Eileen Franko

Mother of the Bride

Jay Blackburn

Father of the Groom

Brandi Blackburn

Mother of the Groom

Things To Do

Alber Orchard & Cider Mill, LLC

Alber Orchard & Cider Mill, LLC

13011 Bethel Church Road, Manchester, MI 48158

Michigan Fall is beautiful! Take advantage of the local Apple Orchards, Corn Mazes, Pumpkin Patches & More!

Wiard's Orchard Country Store

Wiard's Orchard Country Store

5565 Merritt Road, MI 48197
Zingerman's Delicatessen

Zingerman's Delicatessen

422 Detroit Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

One of Sarah's Favorite Places to Eat.

Detroit Institute of Arts

Detroit Institute of Arts

5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202

FAQs

Question

Is there a dress code?

Answer

Dress to impress! Our wedding is formal. For Women, long dresses are recommended due to weather. Please consider a shawl or jacket. For men, a matching suit, or a nice button up shirt and slacks.

Question

Can I bring a date?

Answer

In order to keep our wedding intimate, only those who were addressed formal invitations in the mail are invited. Please confirm with the Bride about attendees if they are not on the RSVP list.

Question

What time should I arrive?

Answer

Please arrive 15-30 minutes before the ceremony start time at 5:00pm to find parking and your seat. Once the ceremony begins, no entrance will be granted.

Question

Is there transportation to and from the hotels to the ceremony?

Answer

Yes, there is a shuttle bus for those staying at the Hampton Inn in Saline. The times to leave the hotel for the Ceremony are at 4:15 and 4:30pm. The times for drop off back at the hotel are 9:30pm and 11:15pm.

Question

I have a food allergy, can I make a special request?

Answer

Yes, please let the Bride know well in advance.

Question

Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?

Answer

Yes, there is parking at the venue. You can also leave your car there overnight to be retrieved before 11am the next day! Please be safe!

Question

Can I bring children?

Answer

Please confirm with the Bride about attendees if they are not on the RSVP list.

RSVP

Please enter the first and last name of one member of your party below.
If you're responding for you and a guest (or your family), you'll be able to RSVP for your entire group on the next page.

Ex. Sarah Fortune (not The Fortune Family or Dr. & Mr. Fortune)