Welcome Party

Black River Barn South Haven

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Sunday Brunch

Our Wedding

Our Story

Photos

Brianna Manske

Alena Manske

Alia Nissley 

Rachel has been a childhood friend since the bride was born 

Rachel McIlvaine

Nicole met the bride in their freshman year of university 

Nicole Galleberg

Vincent is a long-time friend of the groom 

Vincent Ceci

Alex Perlroth

Evan Gloyd 

Freddie Manske

Wedding Party

HOTELS IN THE AREA 

We have room blocks at the Holiday Inn Express and Hampton Inn. However, there are also three hotels next to the Holiday Inn Express and Hampton Inn and a bed and breakfast next to the venue parking lot. Additionally, there are many airbnb/vrbo properties available in the area! Comfort Suites: <a href="https://www.choicehotels.com/michigan/south-haven/comfort-suites-hotels/mi242?mc=llgoxxpx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">choicehotels.com</a> Country Inn &amp; Suites: <a href="https://www.choicehotels.com/michigan/south-haven/country-inn-suites-hotels/mi605?mc=llgoxxpx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">choicehotels.com</a> Baymont by Wyndham: <a href="https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/baymont/south-haven-michigan/baymont-lighthouse-inn-and-conference-center/overview?CID=LC:cfixxwa8fefdt79:15473&amp;iata=00093796" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wyndhamhotels.com</a> Monroe Manor Inn B&amp;B (next to venue parking lot - walkable) <a href="http://monroemanorinn.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">monroemanorinn.com</a>

Please reserve your room prior to May 6th to be included in the room block and lock in the room rate :) Call or use the link below: https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/find-hotels/select-roomrate?fromRedirect=true&amp;qSrt=sBR&amp;qIta=99801505&amp;icdv=99801505&amp;qSlH=BEHSH&amp;qCiD=05&amp;qCiMy=052026&amp;qCoD=07&amp;qCoMy=052026&amp;qGrpCd=AJW&amp;setPMCookies=true&amp;qSHBrC=EX&amp;qDest=72095%20CR%20388,%20South%20Haven,%20MI,%20US&amp;showApp=true&amp;adjustMonth=false&amp;srb_u=1&amp;qRmFltr= Free breakfast is included

Holiday Inn Express South Haven by IHG

Use code MSK or use the link attached to book your room. https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=SVNMIHX&amp;arrivalDate=2026-06-05&amp;departureDate=2026-06-07&amp;groupCode=CHHMSK&amp;travelAgent=true&amp;room1NumAdults=1&amp;cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink Free breakfast is included

Hampton Inn South Haven

TRAVEL TO SOUTH HAVEN 

DTW is a 2 h and 30 min drive from South Haven.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

ORD is a 2 hour and 20 min drive from South Haven; however, note that the drive is through the city of Chicago which will include significant traffic if driving during Friday rush hour.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

GRR (Grand Rapids Airport) is a 1 hour drive from South Haven.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport

AZO (Kalamazoo Airport) is a 52 min drive from South Haven

Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport

Travel

Dress Code

WHEN SHOULD I RSVP BY? We kindly ask that you RSVP by May 9th WILL A SHUTTLE BE PROVIDED FROM THE HOTELS? Yes, we will be providing shuttle service to and from the venue the Holiday Inn. Details about shuttle times coming soon. WHAT ARE OTHER TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS? Uber/Lyft are very limited in South Haven. You are welcome to park your car overnight at the venue and pick it up before 9:30 AM on Sunday. WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE? We kindly ask that you dress in an elevated cocktail to formal attire WILL THE WEDDING BE INDOORS OR OUTDOORS? Pending weather, the ceremony and cocktail hour are planned to take place outside on the property of the Black River Barn. The dinner and reception will take place in the air-conditioned barn. WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE TO THE CEREMONY? We ask that you kindly arrive no earlier than 30 min to the ceremony and no later than 5 minutes before (start time 4 PM)

Jenna & Amos

Jenna & Amos

Registry