Leona Road

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Fall

Our Wedding

Our story begins in the dorms of Britton hall at Western Michigan University! Rachel was the social extrovert that wanted to meet everyone on the floor. Bryan was very much the opposite. Rachel and her suitemates were determined to get Bryan to be included in floor dinners in the Cafe. After some convincing, Bryan was quickly included and accepted in the floor friend group! This led to many more dinners, group gatherings, studying, lots visits to The Library - you know, to study!

Go Broncos!

Bryan nervously asked Rachel to their first date wayyyyy back in November of 2015 at a small jazz bar in Kalamazoo called The Union. The first date went well - even though the restaurant was too loud to hear anything! This turned into more dates and eventually Bryan asked Rachel to be his Girlfriend!

First Date

After years of dating, we planned a celebratory vacation as Rachel completed nursing school. What a better place to pop the question than in beautiful St. Thomas, USVI. Rachel claims to have known all along but Bryan will tell you he was plenty sneaky about it.

The Big Question

Who plans a wedding right after the engagement anyway? We set up to explore the world instead! We traveled to Paris and all over Italy instead! We made incredible memories that we'll remember for the rest of our lives! We also got to meet the rest of the family there for the last portion of the trip! Is that a wedding ring on Bryan's finger? What a good joke. Nothing like playing a prank on your friends stuck in the states

What Wedding?

Our Story

Photos

Freddy Burke 

Kelsey Maple

Ben Grover 

Lauren England

Tristin Rojeck

Lauren Seufert

Sean Reilly 

Kassidy Albers

Alex Willis

Grace Drabicki

Wedding Party

Q + A

Unfortunately, our hotel blocks at both hotels are past the deadline to book. Both hotels have rooms available, but they will be at the normal rate, not at a group rate. Sorry!

Use Group Code: G-CUBB

Hyatt Place Grand Rapids/Downtown

Use Group Code: 90E

Homewood Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown

Travel

Shuttle Schedule to Venue:Pickup from Homewood suites3:454:154:40 Return to Hotel (after 8 pm)Every 30 mins The shuttle will pick up/drop off at the entrance of the Homewood Suites - 161 Ottawa Ave NWIf you are staying at the Hyatt Place, it is just across the street at the (main entrance) of the Homewood Suites. If you see the Waters Center sign above you, you're in the right spot!We will also have the shuttle times posted at the reception desk at each hotel!

Shuttle

Tiki Party! One of our favorite bars in the city!

Max's South Seas Hideaway

Check out the Breweries! 

They don't call it Beer City for nothing! Check out any of the great breweries in town. New Holland, City Built, Founders, The Mitten, and Perrin are some of our favorites! You might see some of those great beers on tap during the reception :) You'll have 8 different choices to choose from!

Big Mini Putt Club

Get ready for a challenge if you want to test your skills!

The Ruse Escape Rooms

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

Feel like running the morning before? You're in luck! The race starts right outside of the 2 hotels!

Amway River Bank Run

The Lantern Festival is going on and it is a fun and interactive experience for something to do in the evening!

Bryan & Rachel

Bryan & Rachel

Wedding Party