Hotel
We have a room block for all guests at the Harbor Lights Resort. A minimum two-night stay is required but Thursday - Sunday is available. This beautiful resort is situated right on the beach in downtown Frankfort with a great view of the Frankfort Lighthouse (where we got engaged!). Walking distance to everything, including the ceremony.
Discount Code - Mention Ecclestone/Sadowski for the room block
Hotel
This charming 86-year-old boutique hotel is situated in the middle of downtown Frankfort. Each of its 17 guest rooms offer with private baths, individually controlled heating and air-conditioning units and each is decorated with a unique theme. Larger rooms feature whirlpool tubs or sauna, two-story rooms, and even a fireplace – perfect for your spectacular Northern Michigan getaway! Available for one or more nights.
Discount Code - Mention Ecclestone/Sadowski for the room block
Travel Note
Guests traveling from or through Chicago are welcome drive or fly (and rent a car) to get to the area. The west coast of Michigan is a scenic drive and you can expect to arrive about 5 hours after leaving Chicago. People that fly are encouraged to rent a car for any adventures and to get to/from the airport. Northern Michigan is rather rural and Uber hasn't infiltrated the area yet.
Travel Note
If you don't mind a road trip, your best option is to drive. Frankfort is located approximately 3.5 - 4 hours from Metro Detroit. For those on tighter timelines, charter flights are available to Mainstee Airport from Detroit Metro Airport or fly a major carrier into Traverse City. Plan to rent a car to reach Frankfort from either airport.
Flight
Our favorite way to travel is catching a flight on Public Charters from Chicago Midway. You will be in northern Michigan 45 mins later! Manistee is a 30-45 minute drive to Frankfort. It is a smaller airport and the transportation options are limited to shuttles, taxis, and one rental car company. Check out the rental car options (below) for more information. You will want a car for any excursions. Alternatively, Bradley is coordinating an airport transfer for the daily flight on Friday and Sunday, message him for more details. Sorry, no Uber!
Flight
The Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City is a bit further away (about a 45-60 mins drive to Frankfort) than Mainstee and offers daily flights on major airlines. Expect flights to be more expensive than charter flights to Manistee. Five rental car companies at the airport provide options for ground transportation.
Rental Car
Manistee Airport offers a few different car and shuttle options. Message Bradley if you are interested in the shuttle options; there may be a large enough group on the same flight to make it work.
Rental Car
Traverse City Airport offers up to six different car and shuttle options.
Shuttle
June 15, 2019 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
We are providing shuttle services after the ceremony to the reception at the Elberta Life Saving Station on the other side of Betsie Bay. It's a short 5 min trip!
Shuttle
June 15, 2019 10:00 pm - 1:00 am
We are providing shuttle services from the reception back to your hotel room in downtown Frankfort, so you don't have to worry about driving! Party the night away and leave the driving to us.