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Philip and I first met when I was a freshman in high school, and from the very beginning, there was always something special between us. Over the years, life took us on our own paths, but we always seemed to find our way back to each other. In 2020, we reconnected—and this time, it was forever. After 11 years of memories, growth, and love, Philip proposed on February 15, 2025… and the rest is our happily ever after. 💛

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Adria 

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Jayla 

Keggan 

Jacob 

Tyler 

Keegan 

Marcus 

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Frankenmuth is 18 minutes from Venue  & Birch Run is 19 minutes away! 

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Serving a daily complimentary hot breakfast, this Frankenmuth, Michigan hotel is just 1.9 mi from Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland. Free WiFi access is available in each guest room. A 42-inch flat-screen cable TV with HBO is included in every room at Holiday Inn Express Frankenmuth. For added convenience, a microwave, coffee maker and refrigerator are also provided. An indoor pool and fitness center are available at Frankenmuth Holiday Inn Express. Guests can make use of the launderette facilities and free onsite parking during their stay. Free newspapers are available in the lobby, free of charge. The Bavarian Belle Riverboat and the River Place Shoppes can be reached in 2 minutes’ walk. The Fortress Golf Course is less than 1.9 mi away.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Frankenmuth by IHG

Amenities Dip into one of the 3 hot tubs or enjoy other recreational amenities including a complimentary water park and a lazy river. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and lifeguards on site. Dining Satisfy your appetite at Elf Hollow Cafe, a café which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee. Business Amenities Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 179 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls. Attractions Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Bronner's Christmas Wonderland - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi River Place Shops - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi Michigan's Military and Space Heroes Museum - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi Grandpa Tiny's Farm - 1 km / 0.6 mi Frankenmuth Historical Museum - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi The Fortress Golf Course - 1.6 km / 1 mi St. Julians Winery - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi St. Lorenz Lutheran Church - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi Wilderness Trails Zoo - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi Alpine Mountain Golf - 7.5 km / 4.7 mi The Timbers Golf Club - 8.4 km / 5.2 mi Junction Valley Railroad - 9 km / 5.6 mi Ascension St. Mary's Hospital Health Center at Birch Run - 9.7 km / 6 mi Birch Run Premium Outlets - 11.8 km / 7.3 mi Birch Run Speedway & Event Center - 12.7 km / 7.9 mi The nearest airports are: Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.) - 48.9 km / 30.4 mi Bishop Intl. Airport (FNT) - 44.6 km / 27.7 mi Location When you stay at Zehnders Splash Village in Frankenmuth, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 10-minute walk of Bronner's Christmas Wonderland and River Place Shops. This family-friendly hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Michigan's Military and Space Heroes Museum and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Grandpa Tiny's Farm. Headline Near Michigan's Military and Space Heroes Museum

Zehnders Splash Village

Bavarian Inn Lodge is located in Frankenmuth, Michigan. It features an indoor waterpark, 18-hole miniature golf and Family Fun Center with over 150 arcade games. Guest rooms are decorated in a European theme. Free WiFi is available in all guest rooms at the Bavarian Inn Lodge. They have a refrigerator and coffee facilities. Each room is named after a local family from Frankenmuth and contains family history with photos. The indoor waterpark features 3 pools and 2 hot tubs. There is also a separate Adult Only Pool and Hot Tub in the Indoor Courtyard. There is also a children’s play village in the Family Fun Center. There are 2 Restaurants and 2 Lounges in the Bavarian Inn Lodge. Oma’s Restaurant serves Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with German and American menu options. The Lorelei Lounge next door to Oma’s Restaurant offers a dinner, drinks, and nightly entertainment. The Ratskeller is located in the Family Fun Center. The bar in the Ratskeller has a wide variety of craft beers Bronners Christmas Wonderland is a 13-minute walk from this hotel in Frankenmuth, Michigan. Frankenmuth Historical Museum is a 7-minute walk from the hotel. Michigan’s Own Military and Space Museum is a 12-minute walk away.

Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth

Home2 Suites By Hilton Frankenmuth is located in Frankenmuth, within 10 miles of Clio Area Amphitheater and 16 miles of Dow Event Center. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and an ATM. All rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. Some rooms are equipped with a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and a microwave. Guest rooms at Home2 Suites By Hilton Frankenmuth include air conditioning and a desk. At the accommodation guests are welcome to use an indoor swimming pool. Popular points of interest near Home2 Suites By Hilton Frankenmuth include Fortress Golf Course, Frankenmuth Historical Museum and Michigan'S Military And Space Heroes Museum. MBS International Airport is 29 miles away.

Home2 Suites By Hilton Frankenmuth

SpringHill Suites Frankenmuth features an indoor pool and a daily buffet breakfast of American dishes. It is only half a mile from Fortress Golf Course. The well-furnished fitness center at SpringHill Suites Frankenmuth has cardio equipment. Guest rooms at SpringHill Suites Frankenmuth have free Wi-Fi access and a living area where guests can relax with some cable TV. Kitchen facilities include a refrigerator and a microwave. Birch Run Outlet Mall is a 10-minute drive from Frankenmuth SpringHill Suites.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Frankenmuth

Minutes from Frankenmuth and Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland, this Birch Run, Michigan hotel features free Wi-Fi, a free breakfast, and an indoor swimming pool. Guests can enjoy a morning workout in the on-site fitness center at the Holiday Inn Express Birch Run – Frankenmuth Area. Every guest room comes with tea/coffee-making facilities, a microwave and a small fridge. The Birch Run Expo Center is just a short distance from the Birch Run Holiday Inn Express hotel. The Military and Space Museum is also near the hotel. Just minutes from the hotel is the Junction Valley Railroad, where train rides are available.

Holiday Inn Express Birch Run - Frankenmuth Area by IHG

The Comfort Inn Birch Run - Frankenmuth hotel is ideally located off Interstate 75, around the corner from the world-famous city of Frankenmuth, "Michigan's Little Bavaria," and Bronner's Christmas Wonderland, where it's Christmas all year-round. Visitors will enjoy shopping at the nearby Birch Run Premium Outlets, the largest outlet shopping experience in the Midwest. This Birch Run, MI hotel is close to the Flint Children's Museum, the Flint Cultural Center, Mott Lake and the University of Michigan-Flint. There are a variety of restaurants and cocktail lounges located in the area. Guests will have access to many amenities such as free wireless high-speed Internet access and free local calls. Breakfast is full of hot and cold options. Breakfast is featuring eggs, meat, yogurt, fresh fruit, cereal and more, including your choice of hot waffle flavors! One can take advantage of the on-site game room, exercise room, indoor heated pool and hot tub. Coupon and information room has brochures and coupons for area attractions, restaurants and stores. This Birch Run, MI hotel provides business travelers with voice mail. The conference room accommodates up to 60 people and offers dry erase boards, an overhead projector, television and VCR. This Michigan hotel is an architectural masterpiece, from the lofty ceiling in the spacious lobby to the uniquely designed rooms. One- and two-room hot tub suites are available and some rooms and suites are equipped with refrigerators and microwaves. In addition, nonsmoking rooms can be requested. Coin-operated laundry facilities are located on the property.

Comfort Inn Birch Run - Frankenmuth

Less than 1 mile from Bronner's Christmas Wonderland and the Main Street shopping district in Frankenmuth, Michigan, this motel features rooms with cable TVs. Free Wi-Fi and complimentary coffee are available in the lobby. Each air-conditioned room at Frankenmuth Motel includes a hairdryer. All rooms are fully non-smoking. A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning at Motel Frankenmuth. Free parking is available to all guests. Next to Michigan's Own Military & Space Museum,Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge is 25 minutes from this motel. Saginaw Bay is 23 miles away.

Frankenmuth Motel

Located just off I-75 and less than eight miles from “Little Bavaria” in Frankenmuth, this Hampton Inn features an indoor pool and hot tub. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Rooms at the Hampton Inn Birch Run offer flat-screen TVs with cable and HBO. A coffee maker, ironing facilities and work desk are included. Free newspapers are available in the lobby. A complimentary continental breakfast is served every morning. A bagged breakfast is available for guests who are short on time. The Birch Run Hampton Inn contains an on-site fitness center with TV. A business center and laundry facilities are also available. Guests may also choose to relax in front of the fireplace within the spacious lobby. The Hampton Inn is less than 1 mile from the Birch Run Expo Center and Premium Outlets. Green Acres Golf Course and the Fortress are 7 miles away.

Hampton Inn Birch Run/Frankenmuth

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Will be an Outdoor Wedding! 

If you have any questions please reach out to Abby - 989-670-5572

The Kiddos 

We're so excited to Celebrate with all of you on our big day? After going back and forth, we've decided that we will be limiting how many kiddos can come. That said, due to limited seating, if you're able to arrange a sitter, we would truly appreciate it as it helps us ensure space and comfort for everyone. We completely understand that this isn't always possible, and your little ones are absolutely welcome if needed! We will just need an exact head count on RSVPs. Also please note that there is a Pond on the Property! Thank you so much for your understanding-we can't wait to celebrate together!

We will have some outdoor games set up for everyone to enjoy! Including but not all: Cornhole, Giant Connect Four, Coloring sheets for kiddos, etc.

Parking

Please park across the street at New Light Child and Family Institute 5397 Millington rd. Millington, MI 48746If you are handicap you can park up in the driveway of the venue (limited parking)

Abigail & Philip

Abigail & Philip

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