Itinerary

We are so honored to have you join us for our big day, but we both always wanted more than just a one-day event. Because Northern Michigan is a tourist destination and home to some of the country’s most beautiful scenery, we think it is the perfect excuse for your first vacation of the summer! With that said, we’re hosting three full days of fun in Northern Michigan’s Leelanau Peninsula. Read below to see the details of each day, we hope you consider joining us!

Thursday, June 15th

Beach Day

Van’s Beach, 205 Cedar St., Leland, MI 49654
11:00 am ● ~ 20 minutes from venue

Our wedding weekend starts Thursday at the beautiful Van’s Beach in historic Leland, MI, a local favorite for Sara & Christian. Not only is Van’s Beach a perfect representation of Northern Michigan beaches, it’s also home to the famous Fishtown just a short walk away.

We plan to arrive mid-morning and stay all afternoon. If you’re looking for a relaxing day in the sand, join us for drinks, new friends, and a few games at Van’s Beach (just know the water will still be chilly!). If you have the itch to explore, iconic Fishtown is a quick walk away, home to the late 1800s fishing village now sprawling with shops & restaurants. The Cove is one of our favorite places to eat, and Rick’s Cafe is the perfect place for a drink right on the river!

If you are driving to our wedding, we ask that you bring a cooler to the beach for any additional food or drinks. However, if you’re traveling from out of state and need help sourcing a cooler, we can find you some space, just let us know ahead of time! We will provide lunch, please BYOB. Drinks and any additional food can be purchased near Van’s Beach at the Leland Mercantile Grocery Store on the corner of River & Main Street. *Please note that if you are using Apple Maps, please search "Van's Beach" rather than entering the address manually.

Friday,
June 16th

Kayaking Trip

Crystal River Outfitters, 6249 River Rd, Glen Arbor, MI 49636
10:00 am ● ~ 10 minutes from venue

Our favorite part of Northern Michigan is its natural beauty, what better way to see it firsthand than go kayak with friends? Earning its name for obvious reasons, the Crystal River is home to some of our clearest water. This shallow, slow-paced kayaking trip will take place Friday morning. While responding to the RSVP through our website, please indicate how many from your party will be joining us on the river, we will book space for you. Single person kayaks & life jackets will be rented through our amazing friends at Crystal River Outfitters for $34 per person, you can pay onsite when you arrive that morning. Please be at their address no later than 9:40am. You can also join us after for a glass of wine at their M22 shop across the street (a great place to purchase your touristy Northern Michigan swag!)

Nature, 2988 W Burdickville Rd, Maple City, MI 49664
7:00 - 9:00 pm ● At our venue

Please join us for our Welcome Party Friday night at the wedding venue. We will provide hors d'oeuvres, beer, and wine. If you don’t have a chance to join us for the Beach Day or Kayaking, we strongly encourage you to arrive in time for the Welcome Party. This will be a great time to meet new friends, reconnect with old friends, and spend time with the happy couple as they will probably be on the dance floor most of Saturday night!

Welcome Party

Wedding Day

Saturday,
June 17th

Saturday morning, you may consider:

  • Hiking the Empire Bluff Trail or Pyramid Point for breathtaking views of Lake Michigan

  • Climb the Dunes or enjoy a peaceful ride through Pierce Stocking Drive at the famous Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park

  • Rent bikes and explore the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail

  • Have a relaxing morning at the beautiful Empire Beach right on Lake Michigan

  • Shop in downtown Traverse City

    • Our favorite Traverse City breakfast spot is J&S Hamburg South Airport. Tell Tiffany we sent you!

Ceremony & Reception

Nature, 2988 W Burdickville Rd. Maple City, MI 49664

Our outdoor Ceremony begins at 4:30pm, a Cocktail Hour & Reception will follow at the same location. The dress code for our wedding is semi formal. Dinner is being curated by the phenomenal local French restaurant La Bécasse and Chef Guillaume, our entrée options are beef, curried salmon, and a vegetarian plate. You can RSVP here on our website, please kindly respond by May 1st.

Brunch Day

Sunday, June 18th

Nature, 2988 W Burdickville Rd, Maple City, MI 49664
9:00 - 11:00 am ● At our venue

We have a chef preparing a brunch menu for purchase, please consider joining us Sunday morning back at our venue before you depart!