Grand Rapids Downtown Market

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Kennedy Bridal Shower

Kogelschatz bridal shower

Rehearsal Dinner

Our Wedding

Emily and Ben began their long history in Kindergarten when they learned to play the glockenspiel side by side in a Kindermusic class. Their paths crossed once again in high school where they became very good friends and maintained their friendship into college. While Ben attended the University of Michigan and Emily was at Michigan State University, they planned to align each of their summer study abroad programs in Spain so they could travel Europe together afterwards. Three weeks of travel spanning seven countries is a lot of time to spend with "just a friend". Not surprisingly, they immediately started dating upon returning home. They moved to Chicago after college for a brief period and have since lived in Grand Rapids where Ben could pursue medical school for four years. With medical school nearly concluding, the residency match in March will determine where they head next. They are excited to embark on this next chapter of their lives and explore a new area. They look forward to a life of traveling, camping, hiking, farmers' markets, and spending time with family and friends.

A Long History

Our Story

Engagement 

Life

Photos

Wedding Party

Q & A

Travel

Things to Do

Registry

The Wedding

Saturday, April 23, 2022Ceremony begins at 5:30pmDress code: Cocktail attireAlthough we love your kids, this is an adult only affair. Thanks for understanding!

Ceremony and Reception

Downtown Market435 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Transportation

Getting to the venue:Guests should coordinate their own transportation to the venue. There is ample paid parking available and Uber/Lyft are great options as well. Leaving the venue:Shuttles will be provided at the end of the night for those returning to the hotel or downtown bars.

Courtyard by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown

11 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=marriott+courtyard+grand+rapids&amp;rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS801US801&amp;oq=marriott+courtyard&amp;aqs=chrome.0.0i20i263i355i512j46i20i175i199i263i512j46i199i291i433i512j46i175i199i512j0i20i263i512j0i512j46i175i199i512l3j0i271.3515j0j4&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(616) 242-6000</a> Check in: April 22, 2022 \\ Check out: April 24, 2022Please use the following link: <a href="https://book.passkey.com/e/50275517?utm_source=3416832&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=288600611&amp;trkid=544431144&amp;linkid=2471215401" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://book.passkey.com/e/50275517</a>Or, call and mention the Kennedy/Kogelschatz Room Block.Reservations must be made by March 25, 2022 to be eligible for the block rate.

Guest Accommodations

Emily & Ben

Emily & Ben

E&B

Wedding Day