Wedding Day

Lake Fire Winery

Ceremony

Reception

Blue Ox

After Party

Our Wedding

Our Story

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Hotel rooms and accommodations are limited in Baileys Harbor. Due to low inventory, no hotel block was available for out-of-town guests. Accommodations in the area tend to book quickly, so we suggest reserving your room early to ensure you have a place to stay for the celebration. Please note that most hotels in Baileys Harbor require a two-night minimum stay. For guests seeking single-night options, Sturgeon Bay, which is a scenic 30-minute drive from our venue, offers several familiar chain hotels without this requirement Below are a list of hotels in Baileys Harbor, along with their approximate distance to our wedding venue. We also recommend checking Airbnb and VRBO.

** This is where Kristin &amp; David are staying ** Baileys Harbor Yacht Club Resort currently has the greatest number of rooms available for our wedding weekend. The property offers a mix of individually owned staterooms and suites, each with its own unique layout and décor. Guests can enjoy access to both an outdoor and indoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness center, and the resort’s marina and fishing pier. 50% of the total is due at booking. Rooms can be cancelled up to 14 days in advance of booking date for a full refunded minus a $50 cancellation fee. Approximately 6 minute drive to our venue.

Baileys Harbor Yacht Club Resort

Offering an outdoor pool, this Beachfront Inn is located in Baileys Harbor. Free WiFi access is available. Each room at Beachfront Inn includes an HDMI flat-screen TV, refrigerator and coffee maker. Featuring a bath or shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. At Beachfront Inn you will find a garden, barbecue facilities and a terrace. Guests can enjoy nightly campfires on the beach. Other facilities offered at the property include a vending machine. The property offers free parking. Approximately 2 minute walk to our venue.

Beachfront Inn

Adults-only bed &amp; breakfast on Lake Michigan. Approximately 7 minute walk to our venue.

Blacksmith Inn On the Shore

Quaint 4-room motel located feet from the water on the shores of Lake Michigan. Approximately 9 minute walk to our venue.

Square Rigger Harbor Motel

A family-run motel and cottage complex with 7 motel rooms and 6 cottages available. The 1- to 2-bedroom cottages have added amenities like fireplaces and kitchens, as well as picnic areas and campfire pits. Approximately 2 minute drive or 25 minute walk to our venue.

Baileys Sunset Motel

Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) is currently serving the following cities: Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Denver and Minneapolis as well as seasonal service to Las Vegas, Orlando and Phoenix. American, Delta, Frontier, Sun Country and United Airlines have daily or seasonal routes into GRB. The drive from GRB to Baileys Harbor, WI is approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB)

Appleton International Airport is currently serving the following cities: Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Minneapolis and Phoenix/Mesa. Allegiant, American, Delta, and United Airlines have daily or seasonal routes into ATW. The drive from ATW to Baileys Harbor, WI is approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Appleton International Airport (ATW)

A variety of major airlines fly into Milwaukee’s General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) with a wide selection of nonstop flights from cities across the country. The drive from MKE to Baileys Harbor, WI is approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes.

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) offers the widest range of airlines and nonstop flight options. Although convenient for air travel, you will have a bit of a road trip once you land. The drive from ORD to Baileys Harbor, WI is approximately 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Travel

Kasey Haines

William Line

Michael Line

Noah Schatz

Emma Schatz

Jeff Renaud

Wedding Party

Door County, Wisconsin has always held a special place in our hearts. With its quiet beaches, charming small towns, and endless views of both Lake Michigan and the Bay of Green Bay, it’s been the backdrop to some of our favorite memories together. From sharing breathtaking views from the top of a lighthouse, to wandering orchards and cozying up at local wineries, this peninsula has become part of our love story. Often called the “Cape Cod of the Midwest,” Door County is where the beauty of nature meets the warmth of small-town charm, and it feels only fitting to celebrate our next chapter here with all of you.

Explore Door County’s most iconic lighthouse! The Island is accessible by a causeway that you can walk across&nbsp;or enjoy a complementary wagon ride. Open daily 10am - 5pm.

Cana Island Lighthouse

Cave Point offers a spectacular view of Lake Michigan and the eastern shore of the Door Peninsula, including sunrise and evening moon rises.&nbsp;A half-mile hiking trail stretches through the forest of birch, maple and beech trees. Open 6am - 11pm.

Cave Point County Park

Peninsula State Park is a 3,776-acre Wisconsin state park with eight miles of picturesque shorline. Eagle Tower,&nbsp;located inside the park, offers panoramic views of the park, surrounding islands, the Upper Michigan shoreline and the village of Ephraim. A vehicle admission sticker is required and is available for purchase at the park entrance.

Peninsula State Park

Country store specializing in Door County specialty foods and produce. They have a large variety of wines and micro brews, Door County jams, salsas and apples, plus pie for takeaway. Open daily 9am - 4pm.

Grandma Tommy's

The 100 acre estate is home to a winery, cider mill and market. The market is filled with a large variety of locally produced specialty foods, many featuring the popular Door County cherry. Enjoy wine and cider by the glass, bottle or create your own tasting flight. Open Monday - Thursday 9am - 5pm.Friday &amp; Saturday 9am - 6pm.Sunday 9am - 4pm.

Lautenbach's Orchard Country Winery & Market

A Wisconsin-focused shop featuring a wide variety of cheeses and wine for tasting and purchase. Located directly next door to Harbor Ridge Winery. Open daily 10am - 6pm.

Wisconsin Cheese Masters

Open daily 10am - 5pm.

Main Street Shops

More than 20 unique shops in the heart of Door County. Open daily 10am - 5pm

Top of the Hill Shops

A small, secluded beach made of smooth pebbles and crystal-clear water. A true hidden gem!

Pebble Beach

After hopping the car ferry to the island, you can bike, drive, or Segway around 40+ miles of island backroads, check out historic museums, explore the stone-covered Schoolhouse Beach, get transported to medieval Norway at the Stavkirke church, or hop a second ferry and experience remote Rock Island State Park.

Washington Island Ferry

The best place to be for the famed Door County sunset. Accessible at the west end of Main Street where the road ends.

Sunset Beach Park

Door County’s largest public waterfront park offering over 1,900 feet of water access and plenty of sand beach to walk along during the twilight hour.

Waterfront Park

Newport is designated as a Dark Sky Park, making it one of the best places in the Midwest to view the night sky. On clear nights, the Milky Way is visible to the naked eye. The park's remote location ensures minimal light pollution and a tranquil experience.

Newport State Park

Things to Do

Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik

10698 N Bay Shore Dr, Sister Bay, WI 54234

(920) 854-2626

Goats graze the sod roof atop this casual log-cabin eatery serving traditional Swedish fare. Yes, there are actually goats on the roof! They usually go onto the restaurant’s sod roof at the start of each tourism season in late May, continuing through mid-October. Open daily 7am - 3pm.Does not accept reservations. <a href="https://aljohnsons.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://aljohnsons.com/</a>

Chives

8041 WI-57, Baileys Harbor, WI 54202

(920) 839-2000

Homey eatery with small, medium &amp; large plates of upscale New American eats with rustic-chic decor. Open 4pm - 9pm.Closed Tuesday &amp; Wednesday.Reservations recommended. <a href="https://www.chivesdoorcounty.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.chivesdoorcounty.com/</a>

Donny's Glidden Lodge

4670 Glidden Drive Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

(920) 746-9460

Upscale surf 'n' turf fare in an elegant stone-walled dining room overlooking Lake Michigan. Open 4pm - 8pm Monday - Thursday4pm - 9pm Friday &amp; Saturday.Closed Sunday.Reservations required. <a href="https://donnysgliddenlodge.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://donnysgliddenlodge.com/</a>

Julie's Park Cafe & Motel

4020 Main St, Fish Creek, WI 54212

(920) 868-2999

Casual cafe serving breakfast &amp; lunch for for dine-in and carryout. Open daily 7am - 3pm.Does not accept reservations. <a href="https://www.juliesmotel.com/cafe/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.juliesmotel.com/cafe/</a>

Top Deck at Gordon Lodge

1420 Pine Drive, Baileys Harbor, WI 54202

(920) 839-1061

Casual restaurant and bar at the Gordon Lodge offering comfort food and a selection of beer, wine, and cocktails plus lake views. Open 3pm - 8pm Wednesday, Thursday &amp; Sunday.3pm - 9pm Friday &amp; Saturday.Closed Monday &amp; Tuesday.Reservations recommended. <a href="https://gordonlodge.com/top-deck-restaurant-bar/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://gordonlodge.com/top-deck-restaurant-bar/</a>

Waterfront Restaurant

10947 WI-42, Sister Bay, WI 54234

(920) 854-5491

Seasonal, refined American land &amp; sea offerings plus a full bar, sunset vistas &amp; patio seating. Open 4:30pm - 9pm.Closed Sunday &amp; Monday.Reservations recommended. <a href="https://waterfront-dc.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://waterfront-dc.com/</a>

Wild Tomato

4023 WI-42 Fish Creek, WI 54212

(920) 868-3095

Family-friendly spot crafting sandwiches, burgers &amp; wood-fired pizzas from area-sourced ingredients. Open daily 11am - 8pm.Does not accept reservations. <a href="https://wildtomatopizza.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://wildtomatopizza.com/</a>

Places to Eat

When in Wisconsin, drink Wisconsinbly.

Anchored Roots Winery

4873 Willow Rd, Egg Harbor, WI 54209

(920) 868-4443

Open daily 11am - 5pm.Closed Tuesday. <a href="https://www.anchoredrootswine.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.anchoredrootswine.com/</a>

Door 44 Winery

5464 Co Rd P, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

(920) 388-4400

Open daily 10am - 6pm. Insider tip: Skip the ice wine. It's not worth it. <a href="https://www.44wineries.com/door-44-sturgeon-bay/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.44wineries.com/door-44-sturgeon-bay/</a>

Door County Brewing Company

8099 WI-57, Baileys Harbor, WI 54202

Open Monday - Thursday 11am - 9pm.Friday &amp; Saturday 11am - 10pm.Sunday 11am - 8pm. <a href="https://www.doorcountybrewingco.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.doorcountybrewingco.com/</a>

Door County Coffee & Tea Co.

5773 WI-42, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

(800) 856-6613

Open daily 7:30am - 4pm. Located in the same shopping center as Red Oak Winery and Bourban Bar &amp; Door County Candle Company.

Door County Distillery

5806 WI-42, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

(920) 743-7431

Open Sunday - Thursday 9am - 6pm.Friday &amp; Saturday 9am - 7pm. Door Peninsula Winery is located in the same building. <a href="https://www.doorcountydistillery.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.doorcountydistillery.com/</a>

Harbor Ridge Winery

4690 Rainbow Ridge Ct, Egg Harbor, WI 54209

(920) 868-4321

Open Monday - Saturday 10am - 6pm.Sunday 10am - 5pm. Be sure to visit Wisconsin Cheese Masters located right next door to try a variety of local Wisconsin cheese. <a href="https://www.harborridgewinery.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.harborridgewinery.com/</a>

Island Orchard Cider

12040 Garrett Bay Rd, Ellison Bay, WI 54210

(920) 854-3344

Open daily 11am - 6pm. <a href="https://www.islandorchardcider.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.islandorchardcider.com/</a>

Kristin & David

Kristin & David

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