OUR WEDDING
SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER 12th, 2026
Traverse City, Michigan
(Please RSVP by July 1st, 2026)
EVENTS
WELCOME PARTY
7:00PM to 9:00PM
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th, 2026
Brengman Family Winery
9720 South Center Highway, Traverse City, MI
Transportation will be provided to/from the hotel via shuttle; more details to come
Event to take place both indoors and outdoors
Drinks + Small Bites
Summer Chic Attire
WEDDING DAY
4:30PM to 10:30PM
Pre-ceremony cocktails to be served starting at 4:00PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th, 2026
The Hallowell’s Home
6583 South West Bay Shore Drive, Traverse City, MI
Transportation will be provided to/from the hotel via shuttle in time to arrive for pre-ceremony cocktails; more details to come
Lakeside ceremony with dinner + dancing on the lawn to follow
Cocktail Attire
FAREWELL BRUNCH
10:00AM to 12:00PM
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th, 2026
The Hallowell’s Home
6583 South West Bay Shore Drive, Traverse City, MI
No transportation will be provided
Coffee + Pastries
Casual Attire
Let us know if you’re coming!
(Please RSVP by July 1st, 2026)
TRAVEL + STAY
ARRIVING
We recommend flying into Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), which is a 20-minute drive from downtown Traverse City.
If easier, other airport options in the surrounding area include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) or Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) in Grand Rapids, which are 4 and 2.5 hours away from Traverse City by car, respectively.
GETTING AROUND
Two-way transportation will be provided to the Welcome Party and Wedding from the hotel. More specific shuttle details will follow closer to the event date.
Uber and Lyft may be available on a limited basis.
ACCOMODATIONS
We have secured a room block at Hotel Indigo in downtown Traverse City. The hotel is within walking distance of shops and restaurants downtown and the public beach. Please use this link to book.
There are also AirBnb and VRBO rentals in the area. If you prefer to stay in a rental, we highly recommend booking something in downtown Traverse City near Hotel Indigo so you can take advantage of the transportation provided to the Welcome Party and Wedding.
EXPLORE NORTHERN MICHIGAN
RESTAURANTS, BREWERIES + CAFES
Outdoor beer garden and restaurant with campfires, picnic tables, outdoor games, and other activities.
Farm-to-table restaurant, brewery, bakery, and marketplace that grows and sources many of its own ingredients locally. Accessible from the Leelanau Trail (described below), 7 miles from downtown Traverse City.
An upscale, contemporary restaurant known for its cozy atmosphere and seasonal menu with a selection of cocktails, wine, beer and coffee. Rare Bird was named one of The New York Times' 50 best places to eat in America in 2025.
All-day cafe located in downtown Traverse City with organic, freshly milled breads and pastries baked daily.
A collection of rotating food trucks with local eats that offers a lively atmosphere and live music.
Housed in a century-old former candy factory, North Peak Brewing offers a rotating selection of handcrafted brews and a variety of bar food.
Family-run Detroit-style pizza restaurant with a variety of rotating pizzas, salads and sandwIches.
ACTIVITIES
SLEEPING BEAR DUNES NATIONAL PARK
Located along a 35-mile stretch of Lake Michigan's eastern coastline, the Sleeping Bear Dunes are immense, glacially-formed sand dunes that tower hundreds of feet above Lake Michigan and offer hiking, beaches and incredible views of the lake.
Multi-use paved trail for activities like biking, running and walking that runs from downtown Traverse City to Suttons Bay. It is part of the larger TART trail system around Northern Michigan.
There are many opportunities to rent normal or electric bikes in and around Traverse City. A couple of our favorite rides include biking from downtown Traverse City along the Leelanau Trail to Farm Club, or riding along Lake Michigan from Glen Arbor to the Sleeping Bear Dunes!
A historic, picturesque district in Leland, Michigan that features weathered fishing shanties, smokehouses, docks, and charter boats along the Leland River. It offers a variety of historical buildings now housing tourist shops and eateries alongside a working fishery.
DRIVING EXCURSIONS
Other nearby towns that are worth checking out include Suttons Bay, Glen Arbor and Leland.
FAQs
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Pre-ceremony cocktails will begin at 4:00 pm, approximately 30 minutes before the ceremony begins at 4:30pm. The provided shuttle from the hotel will ensure guests arrive by the start of the pre-ceremony cocktails, but if you are planning to secure your own Uber or Lyft, we recommend arriving at least 15 minutes before the start of the ceremony. Note: there is very limited parking available on site.
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All Wedding Day events, including the ceremony, dinner and reception, will take place outdoors on the lawn.
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The Welcome Party will be a mix of indoors and outdoors.
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We will have very limited parking available on site. Please let us know directly if you plan on driving yourself. As a reminder, we will be offering shuttle services to the venue from downtown Traverse City.
Got any other questions?
Send us a note at emmaandryan0912@gmail.com
GIFT REGISTRY
We are truly just happy to have you with us and appreciate the long journeys many of you will have to make! If you would like to give a gift, we have set up a few different funds to which you may contribute HERE.