What time should I arrive at your wedding ceremony?
The wedding ceremony is set to begin promptly at 5pm. Please plan to be seated within ten minutes of the beginning of the ceremony.
What is the address of the wedding venue?
Walden Woods
2975 Old US-23
Howell, MI 48855
Enter the park and drive to the left, following signs for the venue, Cromaine Hall. Parking is available just outside the building.
Is there a dress code?
The dress code for our wedding is cocktail/dressy casual attire. We want you to be comfortable!
For August in Michigan, may we suggest the following attire:
Women: sundresses, cocktail dresses, lightweight separates and flats or wedge heels for the outdoor ceremony on the lawn.
Men: light dress shirt with khaki or other lightweight slacks; jackets and ties optional.
Is this a child free event?
Yes. With the exception of the ring bearer and flower girl, both the ceremony and reception are for invited guests ages 16 and over.
Can I take my own photos and video?
We are planning a completely unplugged ceremony to allow for our guests to enjoy our event and for our vendors to do their jobs properly.
At other times, we welcome self photography and videography! Check out the tables and other prominent places on the day of to download our photography link to share your media with others. And be sure to visit the photo booth after dinner!
Do you have a registry?
Right on this website, there is a tab for the registry. This website compiles our wedding registries together in one convenient place.
If you want to view them individually, we are registered on Amazon and at Target for both the wedding and the baby, feel free to chose from either.
Will your wedding be indoors or outdoors?
We plan for the ceremony to take place outdoors lakeside, weather permitting. If the weather does not cooperate, the ceremony will be moved indoors.
Where should I plan lodging?
We have a discount housing block at the Courtyard Marriott in nearby Brighton, Michigan, approximately a 15 minute drive from the venue. Please note that they do NOT offer a shuttle service.
Please use this link to book with the discount:
https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1700493422176&key=CORP&app=resvlink
The venue has several of rooms available in their large 'cabin style' building; the Sunshine Lodge. Each room has its own bed/beds and bathroom. Please note that the individual rooms do not have air conditioning.
For a virtual tour of the Sunshine Lodge, please go to: https://www.waldenwoods.com/sunshine-lodge-details
If you would like to reserve one of these rooms, please contact the venue directly at 810-632-6401.
Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
Cromaine Hall is completely wheelchair accessible via ramp. Primary restrooms are on the upper level of the lodge but there is a handicapped restroom on the main level.
I have more questions about your wedding, who can I contact?
Please feel free to contact the parents of the bride or groom as well as the bride and groom themselves with any questions.
When is the baby due?
Our little girl is due on September 13th. She wasn't planned but she is a blessing. <3