Pine Knob Mansion, Carriage House & Golf Course

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Our Wedding

In the beginning, fate played its hand, as Austin and Katie first met through a group of high school friends. Their first true encounter, however, happened in the grand halls of Schoolcraft College’s math building, where Katie was diligently trying to avoid the chaos of the world around her. But little did she know, fate had other plans. Austin, like a brave ranger in Middle-Earth, boldly walked up to her, breaking through the distance and striking up a conversation. What began as a simple meeting soon blossomed into DMs, texts, and a sweet six-month relationship that had the potential of an epic adventure. Though the roads of life pulled them in different directions, they kept their friendship alive, like loyal companions through the passage of time. Their paths eventually converged again, like the reunion of Frodo and Sam, during a fateful wine-tasting journey in Traverse City. Since 2019, they've embarked on many quests together—facing challenges, celebrating victories, and creating countless memories along the way. On August 30th, 2023, Austin, with all the courage of a true hero, asked Katie to spend the rest of their lives together. And just like the forging of the One Ring, their bond grew even stronger, as they soon found a new home to share, one that would be filled with love, laughter, and, of course, adventures yet to come.

Our Journey to the Ring

Photos

Our Fellowship

Alicia Summers 

Kaine Marnon 

Johnny Fross

Mike Kuschell

Chris Sekerak

Jerry Graham

Eddie Sentman

Olivia Blackmer 

Danielle Kushcell

Hayley Emery

Taylor Marnon

Liz Curtin

Shelby Karasch

Angela Yates

Aidan Sekerak

Xavier Marnon

Fellowship

Q + A

Shuttle Service will be available at BOTH hotels.

Hampton Inn Detroit/Auburn Hills-North (Great Lakes Crossing Area)

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Katie & Austin

Katie & Austin

Travel

Hampton Inn Detroit/Auburn Hills-North (Great Lakes Crossing Area)

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Auburn Hills, an IHG Hotel