OUR WEDDING
SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER 12th, 2026
Traverse City, Michigan
(Please RSVP by June 12th, 2026)
EVENTS
WELCOME PARTY
7:00PM to 9:00PM
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th, 2026
Brengman Family Winery
9720 S Center Highway, Traverse City, MI
Transportation will be provided to/from the hotel via shuttle
Drinks + Small Bites
Summer Chic Attire
WEDDING DAY
4:30PM to 10:30PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th, 2026
The Hallowell’s Home
6583 S West Bay Shore Drive, Traverse City, MI
Transportation will be provided to/from the hotel via shuttle
Lakeside ceremony with dinner + dancing on the lawn to follow
Cocktail Attire
SUNDAY BRUNCH
10:00AM to 12:00PM
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th, 2026
The Hallowell’s Home
6583 S 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 June 12th, 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
The hotel we are securing room blocks with offer shuttles to and from TVC airport. Two-way transportation will also be provided to the Welcome Party and Wedding from the hotel.
Uber and Lyft may be available on a limited basis.
ACCOMODATIONS
Room block and other hotel information to come.
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.
Casual taco restaurant located in the heart of Traverse City. Fun fact: Emma was the hostess here during her high school summers!
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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We recommend arriving at least 15 minutes before the official ceremony start time.
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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
More information to come!