For guests who will be in town on Friday, June 12, 2026, we invite you to join for a welcome gathering aboard the S.S. Lillypad II, the classic two-story cruise boat docked at The Frog Tavern on Lake Wawasee. Kindly plan to arrive for around 7:15 PM for a prompt 7:30 PM departure, and enjoy an unforgettable evening on the water.

We kindly ask that guests arrive at least 15 to 30 minutes early to our wedding ceremony. This will ensure that everyone has time to find their seats, soak in the atmosphere, and witness our special moment without any rush. The ceremony will begin promptly at 4:30 pm.

We invite our guests to embrace a semiformal/cocktail attire for our wedding celebration, with the option to elevate your look to formal or black tie if you wish.

You can find several free parking lots available at our venue — please refer to the map below. We’ve circled the recommended lot for guests not staying at the resort. Golf cart shuttles will run before the ceremony to transport guests from the Hilltop reception venue down to the ceremony location. They will also provide rides from the ceremony to the reception, and will be available at the end of the night to bring guests back to the resort lobby.

To RSVP for our wedding please navigate to the RSVP section in our wedding website. There you will find all the information you need to confirm your attendance. The deadline to RSVP is April 25, 2026.

Our wedding ceremony will be held outdoors on the grand lawn, followed by an outdoor cocktail hour up at the Hilltop venue. The reception will take place indoors.

There will be an open bar featuring select liquor, beer, wine, and assorted high noons.

To keep things intimate, we kindly ask that only those listed on your RSVP attend. We appreciate your understanding.

If you have any questions or need more information about the wedding, feel free to reach out to us! You can contact Jake and Lauren directly at thenewzelts@gmail.com.