Join us as we enter the LOVE PORTAL! Our wedding isn’t just a single day — it’s a gathering, a retreat, and a rare moment in life where all the people we love can be together. We invite you to approach this experience with open hearts and open minds.
Kate & Shannon
July 10–13, 2025 • Eau Claire, MI
Kate & Shannon
July 10–13, 2025 • Eau Claire, MI
K&S
July 10–13, 2025
Eau Claire
MI
MI
Family Picnic
Thursday, July 10, 2025
1:00 PM–8:00 PM
Carronde Park
2650-2698 Riverbend Drive, Benton Harbor, MI, 49022, United States
Attire: Relaxed & Fun
Join us for a day of connection! As a nod to Shannons grandmothers family tradition - over 100 years of yearly family picnics! - friends & family from both sides will gather to enjoy food, games & connection on the Saint Joseph River.
Bring a dish to pass of your favorite food (electricity available for crock pots) & get ready for games & opportunities to connect with the loved ones from the opposite side.
3:00 PM–4:00 PM
Opening the Love Portal
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If you’re planning to join us for any part of the weekend, we warmly encourage you to prioritize attending this opening hour. It will set the tone for the days ahead and deepen the experience for everyone!
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Come join us as we kick off the weekend! We'll take some time to land, breathe, and drop in together.
This is a space for everyone to start forming connections, setting intentions, and opening our hearts for the portal of love and celebration ahead - guided by the couple.
We’re so excited to begin this journey with all of you!
Exploring Day
July 11, 2025
Attire: Relaxed & Fun
Enjoy spending time with loved ones from each side. Explore the local area, visiting places Kate & Shannon frequent & love. Get a taste of the life being lived here in beautiful Southwest Michigan. Check out the 'Things to do' tab on this site for inspiration!
Bonfire at Bills
Friday, July 11, 2025
7:30 PM
Attire: Relaxed & Fun
Join the couple for one of their favorite rituals! Community gathers together around a large fire with live music to deepen connections. This land will host the wedding ceremonies, help get the party started!
The Love Portal - Reception Day
Saturday, July 12, 2025
3:00 PM–1:00 AM
Shanghai Shala
5945 Shanghai Road, Eau Claire, MI, 49111, United States
Attire: ✨ Dress Code: Divine Radiance ✨ This is your moment to go all out—to wear what makes you feel absolutely incredible. Think shimmer, sparkle, flow, and fierce elegance. Channel your inner goddess, warrior, celestial being, or enchanted royalty. This is your night to shine! Sequins, metallics, flowing fabrics, bold colors, celestial crowns, sparkling jewelry—whatever makes you feel like your most radiant, powerful self, wear that. Whether it’s a glittering gown, a velvet cape, a golden suit, or something completely unexpected, own it. (Think New Years Eve/Taylor Swift concert levels of glam & expression.) ✨ Be bold. Be luminous. Be you. ✨
A joyous celebration of LOVE! With an entire day for gathering together to party & connect, this may be unlike any wedding you've experienced. Live music, practices to connect with one another, a TALENT SHOW, delicious food, and dancing into the night. No rushing through it, an entire day to celebrate with you!
5:00 PM
Talent Show - true start time TBD
Shanghai Shala
5945 Shanghai Road, Eau Claire, MI, 49111, United States
We have so many talented friends & family, yes you! This is your opportunity to share your gifts with the couple. Sing, dance, rap, share a painting or knitting project, some jokes, a poem, a yoga pose - anything! A love showcase for the couple, sharing an offering that shines your love for them! Reach out with your idea - we can't wait to receive your love.
The Love Portal - Wedding Ceremony
Sunday, July 13, 2025
1:00 PM–2:30 PM
Shanghai Shala
5945 Shanghai Road, Eau Claire, MI, 49111, United States
Attire: Semi-formal
Join to witness the marriage of Kate & Shannon. Greeted by the beautiful landscape where many of the couples memories together began, come to be a part of their union as one!