Jess & Matt

Friday, July 25, 2025 • Mackinac Island, MI
84 Days To Go!

Jess & Matt

Friday, July 25, 2025 • Mackinac Island, MI
84 Days To Go!

Travel

Grand Hotel

Picture of Grand Hotel
286 Grand Ave, Mackinac Island, MI 49757, USA
(906) 847-3331
Check-In: Thursday, July 24, 2025 | Check-Out: Saturday, July 26, 2025

These rates reflect a discounted rate each night as rooms usually start at $885/night. The rates on the booking link provided include breakfast in the main dining room every day for all guests as well as all applicable taxes and fees. There is a huge buffet or cooked to order food for breakfast, smoothies, pastries, and most importantly coffee!


Please note: all hotel bookings fill up fast in July on Mackinac Island; it is peak tourist season, so booking early will be your best bet.


Please also note: you can fit up to 4 people in a "Grand Double Room" when booking.


The wedding rate will be honored for 7/24 and 7/25 if you plan to stay longer on either side, please let Jess know so she can extend the rate for you.


The wedding block can be accessed at the provided link until June 23rd, 2025. If you cannot access the block for whatever reason, please contact Jess and/or Matt.


You can also copy and paste this link into your browser: https://be.synxis.com/?Hotel=227&Chain=8708&arrive=2025-07-24&depart=2025-07-26&adult=2&child=0&group=2507BAUERS

Website

Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry

Picture of Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry
556 E Central Ave, Mackinaw City, MI 49701, USA
(231) 436-5023

Guests should buy tickets from Shepler's Ferry for round trip tickets from Mackinaw City, Michigan to Mackinac Island, Michigan at the link below. Our discount code is: 25julywed. This code will apply to lower both the individual adult or individual child ticket to the discounted pricing structure. It is case sensitive and will need to be used in all lower case and as one word.


If you are staying at the Grand, make sure to tell the dock workers in Mackinaw City and they will tag your luggage accordingly.

Mackinaw Shuttle Service to Shepler's

1395 N US 31 HGWY, Pellston Regional, Pellston, MI 49769, USA
(231) 539-7005

If you are flying into Pellston, you can take the Mackinaw Shuttle (link below) to the Shepler's Ferry Docks at Mackinaw City. You will need to make a reservation ahead of time. Round trip is $60/person; if you are arriving after 4pm local time, there is an additional $35 per reservation (not per person).

From Pellston Regional Airport (PLN)

You can rent a car at the airport (Budget and Avis service PLN) and drive about 25 minutes to the ferry docks. If traveling to Pellston, be aware that there are limited flights in and out of the airport. When choosing your arrival and departure flights, make sure to check the ferry schedule from Shepler's as the ferries do not run 24 hours/day.

From Detroit Metro Airport (DTW)

Most major airports and airlines fly into Detroit Metro Airport (DTW). From there, you can rent a car and drive to Shepler's Ferry in Mackinaw City, Michigan (556 E Central Ave, Mackinaw City, MI 49701). It's about a 4ish hour scenic drive from DTW to the ferry docks and you will have to park your car overnight for the time you're on Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can drop your rental car at Pellston Regional Airport and take the Mackinaw Shuttle to the ferry docks. Both Budget and Avis service this location, I've linked Budget below.

Stay on Mackinac Island

Check-In: Thursday, July 24, 2025 | Check-Out: Saturday, July 26, 2025
Rate: $300+

There are plenty of other hotels on Mackinac Island besides the Grand, you can peruse accommodations at the link below. Please be aware that hotels book up quickly in July as it is peak tourism season. If the hotel links do not show availability, please call the hotel directly to ask about rates and reservations.


If you plan to stay on the mainland, please be mindful of the ferry schedule as ferries do not run 24/7.