Rehearsal Dinner

The Rutledge

Wedding Day

The Rutledge 

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Summer

Our Wedding

Way back in 2017, Tay was about to go back to Northern to finish his final semester of school when he went to his friend Jake Devries's house to skate with the guys. This turned into a trip to Logan's Alley for a couple beers. This is where he met Kiley. Both of them were too shy to really get to know each other, but this night left a lasting impression for both of them. Fast forward a few months later, Tay returned from Northern for a weekend in Grand Rapids. Kiley was out with her girlfriends at her favorite bar - Stella's Backroom (RIP). When she spotted him walking in, she excitedly told her friends that the "Hot Tall Guy" was here and made a promise that she would talk with him this time. After dancing together all night, they exchanged numbers and this is where their story began. They started talking everyday, but with 6 1/2 hours between each other, long distance was their only option. They would split their time by meeting in Charlevoix, Tay returning to GR, or Kiley going to Northern to pretend she was still in college. When Tay graduated from Northern Michigan, he moved back to Grand Rapids. From that point on Kiley &amp; Tay were inseparable.

How We Met

On 7.22.22, Tay told Kiley that he is taking her on a surprise date. He took her to Blandford Nature Center, where Kiley worked for years as an event planner. Blandford is a very special place for her. She started her career here, and was able to plan the wedding of Adam &amp; Elaine Boonenberg, Tay's brother and sister-in-law. They walked to Mother Maple, a massive tree on Blandford's property. There Tay asked Kiley to marry him. She had no idea she was about to be engaged to or what else Tay had in-store for her. They pulled into Scott &amp; Sharon's house to a huge surprise of some of their close friends and family there to celebrate them.

The Proposal 

Our Story

Photos

Katy Iannacchione 

Trevor Modzeleski 

Emily Wood

Adam Boonenberg 

Taylor Rappuhn 

Evan Boonenberg 

Loren Roesler 

Dawson Bosley 

Lauren Bitzer

Jake DeVries

Allie Iannacchione 

Reid Jerovsek 

Michelle Valley 

Rebekah Stuart 

Wedding Party

Q + A

Guests can book reservations by utilizing the discounted code and link below or by contacting our front desk at (616) 456-6200. Discount code will expire on 10/18/2023.

Kiley and Taylor

Kiley and Taylor

K&T

Wedding Day

3:30 PM–4:00 PM

Ceremony

5:30 PM–6:00 PM

Cocktail Hour

6:00 PM–11:30 PM

Reception