Garden Theater

Wedding Day

Ceremony & Reception

Our Wedding

Jace and Allison met in high school sometime in 2010, but that's not exactly where the story begins. Jace and Allison didn't actually speak to each other much - they had some classes together and really only knew each other because Jace was close friends with Allison's younger sister, Jessica. Skip ahead to spring 2013, it's second semester of Allison's sophomore year at Michigan State and she's in the lecture hall of a university-required science course: Visions of the Universe aka Astronomy. The lecture begins and then Jace walks in. Late of course. Allison checked out his Facebook page, realized that it's her sister's friend and a familiar face, and messaged Jace asking if he would like to sit together in lecture. If you ask Jace, he'll tell you (proudly) that she "slid into his DMs". Throughout the semester they sat together in every class. Jace asked Allison to do the class's extra credit project together - the project being looking at the moon and stars to track the phases of the moon over the semester. How perfect, right? While Jace thought he was being real stealthy, Allison knew there was more to this question than just extra credit. After a whole semester of asking, the project just didn't happen. But the friendship continued to flourish. Ultimately, the friendship led to romantic feelings. Jace asked Allison to the fraternity formal and the journey began. The relationship held strong through the rest of undergrad, Allison's master's program, family vacations, then moving together across the country to Seattle and raising a puppy (Cleo). They both knew that this was forever. Even with a global pandemic, the love never faltered. This just goes to show that their love can conquer anything, whatever life throws their way. Here's to a lifetime of joy, health, and love.J&amp;A

It's a Love Story

Our Story

Shinola Hotel is located about a 5 minute drive from The Garden Theater. "Shinola is a Detroit-based luxury design brand with an unwavering commitment to making lasting things—from timepieces to leather goods, jewelry to audio. The brand is rooted in celebrating the appreciation of quality products and experiences, and it’s exactly why the company had an early desire to create a place where visitors and locals could get lost in the wonder of thoughtful design. Located in the heart of the city’s historic Woodward shopping district, this 129-room boutique hotel offers a completely original hospitality experience."

Shinola Hotel

The MGM Grand Detroit Hotel is located about a 5 minute drive from the Garden Theater. "Stay stylishly in our 400 room hotel and enjoy a dedicated hotel entrance and private hotel lobby, award-winning accommodations and access to our luxury resort-style spa." This hotel is attached to the MGM Grand Casino.

MGM Grand Detroit

The Westin Book Cadillac is located about a 5 minute drive from the Garden Theater. "The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit welcomes you to the birthplace of Motown with energizing style and an unparalleled downtown location. Built in 1924, our historic hotel was built to help turn Washington Avenue into the “Fifth Avenue of the Midwest.” Now, lovingly restored to the opulence of the time, our hotel offers a place to relax and enhance your well-being...Downtown Detroit is yours to explore as the hotel is close to some of the city's most well-known attractions"

The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit

The Siren Hotel is located about a 5 minute drive from the Garden Theater. "The Siren Hotel occupies the former Wurlitzer Building, a landmark, 47,060 square foot, 13-story building. Designed in the Renaissance Revival style and opened in December 1926, this 13-story building once housed the famous Wurlitzer Co., which made pianos, organs, jukeboxes, radios and instruments and which also housed a music school...The hotel houses several food and beverage concepts such as Candy Bar, 8-seat chef's counter restaurant Albena by Chef Garrett Lipar, Populace Coffee in the lobby and the upcoming Karl's all-day dining restaurant."

The Siren Hotel

Atheneum Suite Hotel is located about an 8 minute drive from the Garden Theater. "Located in the heart of downtown Detroit, the Atheneum Suite Hotel offers an intoxicating blend of atmospheres from distinct regions of the world. As you gaze down the&nbsp;striking marble lobby, the sights and pulse of Detroit beckon just outside the front door."

Atheneum Suite Hotel

Formerly Crowne Plaza, Fort Pontchartrain a Wyndham Hotel is located about an 8 minute drive from The Garden Theater. "Hotel Pontchartrain opened its doors in 1965. The hotel, located at 2 Washington Blvd., was built on the land of Detroit’s first permanent French Settlement, Fort Pontchartrain, later known as Fort Detroit. The hotel, designed by King &amp; Lewis, was known for the angular bay windows that provided every guest with beautiful views of Detroit and Canada."

Fort Pontchartrain a Wyndham Hotel

Hotel Saint Regis is located about a 5 minute drive from The Garden Theater. "The 6-story landmark offers 125 guest rooms and has undergone a remastering project, completed in 2020. Hotel Saint Regis has been refreshed to showcase Detroit’s history and embrace the arts and museums surrounding the property...Built in 1966 Hotel Saint Regis stood above the rest in grandeur and elegance in the heart of New Center. Ebony oak wood and imported French molding decorated the vintage old world style décor and was quickly designated the ‘Gem of Detroit’ by Detroiters and visitors alike...The façade of this historic building is built of limestone and the porte-cochere welcomed many top executives and famous guests such as the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr."

Allison & Jace

Allison & Jace

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