AARON AND MELISSA

August 29, 2025

CEREMONY AT 5 PM
LEONA RD
GRAND RAPIDS, MI

DINNER AND RECEPTION TO FOLLOW

THE NEXT DAY

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 2025

JOIN US FOR A MOTORCYCLE RIDE
THROUGH MICHIGANS BEAUTIFUL LAND

MAP + ROUTE TO COME

DON'T RIDE?

HERE ARE SOME OF OUR FAVORITE PLACES AND ACTIVITIES

THE DECK, MUSKEGON MI

A FUN BEACH SIDE BAR WITH LIVE MUSIC ON THE WEEKENDS, BEACH GAMES, GREAT FOOD AND DRINKS. SOMETIMES THERE IS A WAIT TO GET A TABLE, BUT THERE IS PLENTY TO DO "BELOW DECK".

PADDLEBOARD/KAYAK

GRAND RAPIDS HAS EARNED RECOGNITION AS AMERICA'S BEST RIVER TOWN BY OUTSIDE MAGAZINE AND ONE OF THE TOP 10 BEACH TOWNS BY NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, MAKING IT A PRIME DESTINATION FOR STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING.

FLIGHTS

GERALD R FORD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (GRR)

APPROX. 25 MINUTES TO VENUE

DETROIT METRO AIRPORT (DTW)

APPROX. 2.5 HOURS TO VENUE

HOTELS

JW MARRIOT GRAND RAPIDS

LOCATED IN THE HEART OF MICHIGAN'S VIBRANT HOTEL DISTRICT, IMMERSE YOURSELF IN MODERN LUXURY AND MINDFUL LIVING. THIS UPSCALE OPTION OFFERS A SPA, FITNESS CENTER, AND INDOOR POOL. SAVOR FRESH, LOCAL CUISINE AT MARGAUX.

*PARKING NOT INCLUDED*

AMWAY GRAND PLAZA

FIRST OPENED IN 1913 UNDER THE NAME PANTLIND HOTEL, THIS HISTORIC HOTEL IS IN THE HEART OF GRAND RAPIDS. THIS UPSCALE OPTION OFFERS A SPA, BOUTIQUE SHOPPING AND VARIOUS DELICIOUS RESTAURANTS AND BARS.

*PARKING NOT INCLUDED*

CANOPY BY HILTON

THE CANOPY HOTEL FEATURES A MID-CENTURY MODERN DESIGN AND FURNISHINGS BY AMISH ARTISANS. ENJOY THE ROOFTOP BAR AND FREE-TO-BORROW BIKES.

*PARKING NOT INCLUDED*

OTHER OPTIONS

GRAND RAPIDS HAS MANY HOTELS AND AIRBNBS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS PARTS OF THE CITY. IF THE OPTIONS LISTED ABOVE DON'T WORK FOR YOU, DON'T WORRY! THERE ARE MANY OTHER OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM.

RIDES

RENTAL CAR COMPANY

GERALD R FORD AIRPORT OFFERS CAR RENTALS ON LOCATION

UBER/LYFT

THERE ARE MANY UBERS AND LYFTS AROUND THE CITY

TURO

IF YOU'VE NEVER HEARD OF TURO, WE INVITE YOU TO CHECK IT OUT!
IT'S LIKE AIRBNB, BUT FOR CARS.

THINGS TO DO

LAKE MICHIGAN

DISCOVER THE BREATHTAKING BEAUTY OF LAKE MICHIGAN, WHERE PRISTINE BEACHES, CHARMING COASTAL TOWNS, AND ENDLESS OUTDOOR ADVENTURE AWAITS YOU! THE BEAUTIFUL SHORES OF LAKE MICHIGAN ARE A QUICK 45 MINUTE DRIVE FROM GRAND RAPIDS. HOLLAND AND GRAND HAVEN BOTH OFFER BEAUTIFUL AND EASY ACCESS TO LAKE MICHIGAN.

MEIJER GARDENS

EXPLORE ONE OF THE WORLD'S TOP HORTICULTURAL AND SCULPTURE PARKS IN GRAND RAPIDS, MI. NAMED THE BEST SCULPTURE PARK IN THE U.S. BY USA TODAY IN 2023 AND 2024, IT FEATURES OVER 200 STUNNING SCULPTURES AND OFFERS A UNIQUE BLEND OF ART AND NATURE.

GRAND RAPIDS ART MUSEUM

AS A BEACON OF THE ARTS IN AN ART-LOVING CITY, GRAM IS A WORLD-CLASS MUSEUM. EXPLORE THE DYNAMIC BLEND OF CONTEMPORARY AND CLASSIC ART AT THE GRAM, WHERE INSPIRING EXHIBITS AND STUNNING ARCHITECTURE COME TOGETHER TO CAPTIVATE EVERY VISITOR!

BEER CITY, USA

GRAND RAPIDS IS BEER CITY, USA. RENOWNED FOR ITS VIBRANT CRAFT BEER SCENE, THE CITY BOASTS NUMEROUS BREWERIES, BREWPUBS, AND BEER FESTIVALS, EARNING IT RECOGNITION AS A TOP CRAFT BEER DESTINATION IN THE U.S.

YOUR PRESENCE AT OUR WEDDING IS PRESENT ENOUGH! HOWEVER, FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY WHO HAVE BEEN ASKING FOR GIFT IDEAS, WE'VE CREATED AN ONLINE REGISTRY.

from the bottom of our hearts

WE LOVE YOU

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PLEASE RSVP BY AUGUST 1