Corner Brewery

Rehearsal Dinner

Welcome Party

Ypsilanti Freighthouse

Wedding Day

Frog Island Park

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Ethan and I met in 2014 while we were both at Albion College (go Brits). If you let him tell it, we met in the library where I (not very politely) refused a comfortable office chair he offered me. It was spring semester and I'd just returned to campus from studying abroad in Australia. Being the gregarious (handsome and charming) freshman that he was, Ethan had already met many students on campus, and I was a new face. He'd noticed me around and was intrigued, so he took that chance meeting in the library as an opportunity to introduce himself. As mentioned, I rejected his offered olive branch out of hand. Now, I do remember that interaction in the library, but I don’t remember it being him. I was newly returned to Michigan, and quite frankly, I wasn’t too happy about it. On top of everything, my favorite, normally empty, study spot was suddenly occupied by an overly friendly freshman who was trying to talk to me (plus, I hated those library swivel chairs). So, yes, I rejected his kind offer and thought nothing more about it or him until the next semester when we both ended up training to be mentors for Albion’s freshman year (FYE) program.&nbsp; This is where I like to pretend our story started. Not in the library, but in a lecture hall. Part of the FYE training meant learning A LOT of icebreakers, one of which involved passing a string to someone in the group and giving them a compliment. It was during that ice breaker Ethan gave me a compliment that proved he’d been paying far more attention to me than I had been to him. It was thoughtful and kind and even though the icebreaker was cheesy, the compliment was genuine. And I didn’t think twice when he asked me on a date shortly after. Our first date started at a Bigby and ended at a (very heated) Albion faculty meeting we were definitely not supposed to be at. From there, we pretended not to date, even though we saw each other almost every day. And in the way that senior girls dating sophomore boys do, I pretended to be aloof even though I was anything but. When I graduated the following May and moved to Long Island, Ethan drove with me. Surprisingly, our summer in different states brought us closer together than we had been at Albion. We made the most of his (frequent) trips out to Long Island – jumping in the ocean, going to see Wicked on Broadway, even skydiving over the Bay. After that summer there wasn’t a question in my mind that I loved him. Between our Long Island summer and October 17, 2021, when Ethan proposed, we had so many adventures together. Too many to put into words. Well, I could put them into words, but that would make this section even longer than it already is. Ethan proposed at sunset on the beach in Glen Arbor. We almost missed the sunset proposal because I was fascinated by some salmon spawning in a nearby river (so typical). It’s been eight years since our first date, and we are still two very in love, very smitten Britons. We are so excited for a lifetime of love together, and are happy all of you can join us on our special day to share in that love with us.&nbsp;

A Tale of Two Smitten Britons by Kara

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Q + A

There will be a shuttle bus that runs between the Sheraton / Hyatt Place hotels and the venue. If you're staying at either hotel, please take advantage of this service so we can cut down on the number of cars parked at the venue. Cheers! Shuttle Schedule:

Golden Limousine Shuttle

Use the link below and select the dates you wish to stay :) https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1667581988114&amp;key=CORP&amp;app=resvlink Shuttle will run to and from the Hyatt House and the Ypsilanti Freighthouse before and after the ceremony. If staying here, please plan on taking the shuttle so we can reduce the number of cars parked at the venue. Cheers!

Sheraton Ann Arbor Hotel

Holiday Inn & Suites Ann Arbor Univ. Michigan Area

Complementary breakfast included. Shuttle will run to and from the Hyatt House and the Ypsilanti Freighthouse before and after the ceremony. If staying here, please plan on taking the shuttle so we can reduce the number of cars parked at the venue. Cheers!

Hyatt Place Ann Arbor

Book a room at the Hampton Inn and Suites through the link below or by calling Hilton Reservations toll-free number at 1-800-HILTONS, have your guests mention the BOWERS SUTTON WEDDING Group Block at Hampton Inn &amp; Suites Ypsilanti. Complementary breakfast included. If staying here, please make arrangements to get to and from the reception venue as the shuttle will not be running from this location. There are plenty of ride-share opportunities in the area (Uber / Lyft) if you'd rather not drive, and it's a very short commute to the venue!

Hampton Inn & Suites Ypsilanti

Travel

If brunch is your game, you need to check out Bobcat Bonnies. They have a fantastic selection...as well as a build-your-own mimosa and bloody mary bar.

Bobcat Bonnie's

If you're interested in Kara and Ethan's favorite spot in town, make a pit stop at Thompson and Co. Try Kara's favorite sandwich (Nashville Hot Chicken) or swing over the neighboring bar, Mash, and get Ethan's favorite drink (Vesper Martini)

Thompson & Co.

If you're coming in early and have time to spare, you may want to visit the Marriot Eagle Crest golf course. Reservations can be made online or by calling the following number: (734)487-2441

 Golf @ Marriott Eagle Crest Resort

Fuller Park Pool is a great public pool in the Ann Arbor area if you're looking to get some last minute sun before we say "I do." It's also where Kara used to work as a lifeguard during summers, and was her first (non-Bowers + Associates) employer.

Fuller Park Pool

Gallup Park is one of Ann Arbor's premier parks. If you're looking to kill a couple of hours with an easy walk, we'd suggest Gallup. Or, if you're really ambitious, you can kayak down the Huron River (~2-3 hours) or go for a paddle boat ride (~1 hour).

Kara & Ethan

Kara & Ethan

Things to Do

Bobcat Bonnie's

Thompson & Co.

Golf @ Marriott Eagle Crest Resort

Fuller Park Pool

Gallup Park