Rehearsal Dinner

Shepherd's Hollow Golf Club

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Our Wedding

We met the new old fashioned way on Hinge November 1, 2022. Before our first date, we made a friendly wager on the Michigan vs. Michigan State football game. The result determined where we would meet. Michigan won, which meant our first date took place in Ann Arbor. And the rest is captured through our online timeline. Enjoy!

Our Story

Our wedding colors are inspired by a romantic garden palette. Think coneflower gold, sky blue, moss green, terracotta, cherry blossom pink, red wine, and dusty mauve. These colors helped inspire the overall look of the day, but guests are absolutely not expected to follow them. Wear whatever makes you feel comfortable and festive!!

Wedding Colors

Wedding Party

Q + A

Located in City in the Village of Clarkson, Comfort Inn &amp; Suites provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property is around 3.6 miles from DTE Energy Music Theatre, 12 miles from Meadow Brook Music Festival and 28 miles from Macomb Center For The Performing Arts. Royal Oak Music Theatre is 29 miles away and Jerome Duncan Ford Theatre is 29 miles from the hotel. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at the hotel can enjoy an American breakfast. Comfort Inn &amp; Suites offers 2-star accommodations with an indoor pool and terrace. The reception at the accommodation can provide tips on the area. Bishop International Airport is 27 miles away.

Comfort Inn & Suites Clarkston Pine Knob Area

Amenities Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area. This holiday park also features barbecue grills and a vending machine. Business Amenities Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite. Rooms Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 17 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and LCD televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Kitchenettes are outfitted with stovetops and microwaves. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Attractions Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area - 5 km / 3.1 mi Shepherd's Hollow Golf Club - 6.5 km / 4 mi Pontiac Lake Dog Park - 6.5 km / 4.1 mi Waterford Oaks Waterpark - 7.2 km / 4.5 mi Huron River - 8 km / 5 mi Pine Knob Mansion - 8.4 km / 5.2 mi Pine Knob Music Theatre - 9.7 km / 6 mi Pine Knob Ski Resort - 9.9 km / 6.1 mi Big Lake - 11.6 km / 7.2 mi Mclaren Oakland - 12.1 km / 7.5 mi McLaren Oakland Hospital - 12.1 km / 7.5 mi The Crofoot - 12.2 km / 7.6 mi Pontiac Creative Arts Center - 12.3 km / 7.6 mi Pontiac General Hospital - 12.8 km / 8 mi Union Lake - 12.8 km / 8 mi The nearest airports are: Pontiac, MI (PTK-Oakland County Intl.) - 7.5 km / 4.6 mi Bishop Intl. Airport (FNT) - 44.5 km / 27.6 mi Detroit, MI (DET-Coleman A. Young Municipal) - 71.6 km / 44.5 mi Location With a stay at OLDE MILL INN OF CLARKSTON in Clarkston, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Great Lakes Crossing Outlets and Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area. This holiday park is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Shepherd's Hollow Golf Club and 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from Pontiac Lake Dog Park. Headline On the beach

OLDE MILL INN OF CLARKSTON

Located in Lake Angelus, 8.1 miles from Meadow Brook Music Festival, Hyatt House Auburn Hills/Detroit provides accommodations with a fitness center, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 3-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Access to the indoor pool and business center is provided to all guests of Hyatt House Auburn Hills/Detroit. DTE Energy Music Theatre is 8.5 miles from the accommodation, while Macomb Center For The Performing Arts is 23 miles away.

Hyatt House Auburn Hills / Detroit

This hotel offers free local transportation services, an indoor pool and fitness center. 5 miles from Waterford Oaks Waterpark, its rooms offer a 42-inch flat-screen cable TV with in-room movies. A microwave, fridge and coffee-making facilities are provided in the contemporary rooms at Hampton Inn Detroit/Auburn Hills-North. There is free Wi-Fi along with a desk. Rooms with a sofa bed are available. Guests can enjoy a daily breakfast buffet during their stay. Hampton Inn Auburn Hills also offers free copies of USA Today and a business center. Off Interstate 75, this hotel is a 10 minute walk from Great Lakes Crossing Outlets Mall. The Palace of Auburn Hills, home of the Detroit Pistons basketball team, is 4 miles away.

Hampton Inn Detroit/Auburn Hills-North

Located within 7.8 miles of Meadow Brook Music Festival and 8.9 miles of DTE Energy Music Theatre, TownePlace by Marriott Suites Detroit Auburn Hills provides rooms in Auburn Hills. The property is around 23 miles from Macomb Center For The Performing Arts, 24 miles from Royal Oak Music Theatre and 25 miles from Jerome Duncan Ford Theatre. The hotel features an indoor pool and a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the property. Certain rooms will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and an oven. Emerald Theatre is 28 miles from the hotel, while Detroit Golf Club is 29 miles away. Bishop International Airport is 32 miles from the property.

TownePlace Suites Detroit Auburn Hills

Travel

Having our wedding on a Friday means you get the whole weekend to explore one of our favorite cities. Detroit has incredible food, music, art, and architecture. Below are some of our favorite spots if you want to make a weekend of it. Hazel Park (half-mile from our home) • Mabel GrayOne of the most celebrated restaurants in the metro-Detroit area. Chef driven seasonal menu and a truly special dining experience. Downtown• LeilaLebanese and French cuisine in a beautiful space with an incredible retractable glass roof.• San MorelloItalian restaurant inside the Shinola Hotel. Great for brunch or dinner.• Bar PigalleA French inspired bistro with excellent cocktails.• Grey GhostModern steakhouse and one of Detroit’s most loved restaurants.• BasanJapanese inspired cuisine with a beautiful interior.• Book TowerRecently restored historic tower with restaurants, bars, art, and great architecture. The sushi restaurant inside is fantastic and the building itself is worth exploring.• The Candy BarA glamorous cocktail bar inside the Siren Hotel.• Cliff Bell'sClassic art deco jazz club and one of the best music venues in the city. Core City• Ladder 4 Wine BarWine bar inside a restored firehouse with a great seasonal menu.• Barda DetroitArgentinian wood fired cooking. One of the most unique dining experiences in Detroit.Midtown• Selden StandardA Detroit classic focused on seasonal small plates.• The WhitneyHistoric mansion restaurant with beautiful architecture.• Mad NiceNew Italian restaurant inside the Shinola Midtown development.• SheWolf Pastificio &amp; BarRoman style pasta made fresh daily.• Baobab FareAward winning East African restaurant serving incredible Burundian cuisine.• Supino PizzeriaNew York style pizza and a Detroit favorite. Corktown• Slows Bar BQIconic Detroit BBQ.• ImaGreat ramen and Asian comfort food.• TakoiThai inspired restaurant with bold flavors and a fun atmosphere. Art to See• Detroit Institute of ArtsOne of the best art museums in the country and home to the Diego Rivera Detroit Industry Murals.• Museum of Contemporary Art DetroitContemporary art museum housed in a former auto dealership.• Library Street CollectiveA contemporary gallery with strong ties to public art and design. Music• Cliff Bell'sDowntown jazz venue with nightly performances.• Baker's Keyboard LoungeThe world’s oldest operating jazz club and a Detroit institution. Coffee &amp; Pastries• The Congregation DetroitCoffee shop inside a beautiful converted church.• Warda PatisserieOne of the best pastry shops in the country.• Kitab CafeA cozy Yemeni coffeehouse and bookstore. Places to Explore• Joe Louis GreenwayA new trail system connecting neighborhoods across Detroit. The Southwest Greenway near Michigan Central is especially nice.• Detroit RiverwalkBeautiful waterfront walking path along the Detroit River.• Michigan Central StationThe recently restored historic train station and innovation district.• Eastern MarketA classic Detroit Saturday morning activity with food vendors, art, and murals.• Belle Isle ParkIsland park in the Detroit River designed by Frederick Law Olmsted.• Guardian BuildingAn art deco masterpiece often called Detroit’s cathedral of finance.• The Shepherd DetroitA new arts and cultural development on the east side.

Things to Do

Registry

Rehearsal + Dinner

Thursday, June 4For those in the ceremony, we’ll do a quick rehearsal at 4:00 PM at Shepherd’s Hollow. Shepherd’s Hollow9085 Big Lake Rd.Clarkston, MI 48346 After rehearsal, we’ll head over for a casual backyard style dinner from Anita's Kitchen at 6:00 PM. Come hungry, come relaxed and don’t worry about dressing up. With sweet treats from Warda. Rehearsal Dinner1100 Bird RoadOrtonville, MI 48462 If you can’t make the rehearsal or dinner, no stress at all. Just let Salam or Brandon know.

Brandon & Salam

Brandon & Salam

Rehearsal Dinner

Rehearsal + Dinner