Wedding Shower

Sojourn Lakeside Resort

Rehearsal

Welcome Dinner

Wedding Day

Early Arrival

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Grand Finale

CRAVE Pasta - Pizza - Pub

Farewell Brunch

Our Wedding

Once upon a time, in a quiet corner of a charming little town, a lonely man sat at a bar, lost in thought. Little did he know, that evening would be the start of something extraordinary. Into the room stepped a woman with a spark in her eye and a smile that seemed to light up the space, her cheerful friend by her side. The woman at the end of the bar made her way toward him, confident and radiant. With a sparkle in her eye, she reached out and said, “Hi, I’m Linda.” The man’s heart skipped a beat, disbelief and curiosity mingling as he took her hand. Behind her, her animated friend silently mouthed, “She likes you,” giving him a secret nudge of encouragement. With a newfound courage, he shook her hand and replied, “Hi, I’m Bill.” And in that instant, their story began—two paths crossing in the most unexpected way, setting the stage for a lifetime of adventures to come. As the night unfolded, they would discover that some stories are written in the stars, and that love can bloom in the most unlikely of places. And so, their journey begins—one chapter at a time.

Chapter 1 Our Story

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Meet Brice — our wedding party’s official hype-man and master of good vibes, also proudly serving as Head Librarian. He’s the Vibe Architect who can turn any room into a celebration, a skilled MC who guides the moment with wit and charm, and a friendship-fueled, squad-level pal whose playlist is full of inside jokes and curated memories. Behind the scenes, Brice offers calm support, pep talks, and thoughtful coordination to ensure the day runs smoothly, all wrapped in a sharp, warm smile and a flair for fun. If you want a moment that feels like a high-five from your best friend, Brice is your guy.

Brice Moss

Meet Jazzy, the bride’s daughter and the Maid of Honor. Jazzy may be the second born, but she’s the first of her kind—her unique spirit and love have made her the heart of the family. Fun fact: Jazzy was the only granddaughter on both sides of the family until she turned 18, making her a special, shining light in everyone’s lives. As the bride’s daughter, she has grown into a beautiful, strong, and loving young woman, and today, she stands beside her mother not just as family, but as her best friend and confidant. Jazzy’s presence here is a reminder of love, growth, and the incredible bond they share.

Jasmine (Jazzy) Brandenburger

Meet David, the groom’s firstborn and best man. David embodies strength and compassion—qualities that have been evident from the moment he was born. As the groom’s first child, he has always been a source of pride and support, standing tall as a protector and a caring presence in the groom’s life. Today, David’s strength and kindness shine brighter than ever as he stands by his father’s side, ready to celebrate this new chapter. 

David Moede

Meet Jeremy, the bride’s only son and firstborn. Jeremy has always been a protector—loyal, dedicated, and full of love for his family. From the moment he came into her life, he has been her rock. On this special day, Jeremy will stand proudly by his mother’s side, embodying strength and love as he takes on the unique role of the Bride’s Man. His presence is a beautiful reminder of the bond they share and the new chapter they are about to begin together.


Jeremy Brandenburger

Meet Olivia, the groom’s only daughter and his special groomswoman. Olivia is a bright, joyful spirit and the light of her father’s life. Fun fact: After just one meeting and only six weeks of dating, the bride became Olivia’s wedding planner—an instant bond that turned into a beautiful friendship. Olivia’s presence today is a reflection of love, family, and the special connections that make this day so meaningful. She’s here to stand by her dad, celebrating love and new beginnings with all her heart.

Olivia Raymo

Meet Mikeal, the groom’s second born and second son. He may look like a giant, but he has a big heart to match his stature. Strong, caring, and full of love, Mikeal has always been a protective and loyal presence in his family’s life. Today, he stands tall not just in height, but in love and support for his father and the new journey ahead. His kindness and strength make him a truly remarkable part of this celebration.

Mikeal Moede

Meet Jen, the bride’s childhood best friend and bridesmaid. Jen and Linda have been best friends since the fifth grade, when Jen’s grandmother introduced them on the very first day of school, foretelling they would become inseparable—and they did! Jen’s friendship has been a constant source of joy and support over the years. As a talented professional wedding photographer, Linda has relied heavily on Jen’s eye for detail and creativity, making her an invaluable part of the wedding journey. Jen’s friendship is a treasured part of the bride’s life, and today, she stands beside her, celebrating love, friendship, and a lifetime of memories to come.


Jennifer (Jen) Rodriguez

Meet Chris, who began as the bride’s best friend and has become the groom’s hero. Chris brings a unique dynamic to their lives—more than just a friend, he is family. His passion, talents, and unwavering support continually inspire and amaze both the bride and groom. Whether offering a helping hand or sharing his infectious enthusiasm, Chris’s presence is a reminder of the power of true friendship and the bonds that grow stronger over time. Today, he stands proudly with them, a beloved part of their journey and their forever family.


Christopher (Chris) Gibson

Meet Michelle, one of the bride’s cherished bridesmaids. Linda and Michelle became best friends in the 8th grade, but their connection runs even deeper—Jen has known Michelle since first grade and introduced her to Linda at Jen’s birthday party in the 5th grade. Because Michelle attended a different school, they didn’t become close until junior high, when their bond truly blossomed. Michelle is a successful powerhouse in the business world, embodying strength, confidence, and determination. Her fierce ambition and unwavering support have been a guiding force in the bride’s life. Today, Michelle stands proudly by Linda, celebrating a friendship that has stood the test of time and the promise of new beginnings.

Michelle Coffin

Meet Sunshine, one of the bride’s beloved bridesmaids. Sunshine has been a part of the bride’s life since the 7th grade. Fun fact: Sunshine was a grade ahead, but she’s always been like a big sister to the bride. There was a time when the bride was painfully shy, but Sunshine stepped in offering love, encouragement, and support. Because of Sunshine’s unwavering friendship, the bride blossomed into the confident, strong woman she is today. Today, Sunshine isn’t just a bridesmaid—she’s family, a lifelong sister in heart and spirit, and her presence is a treasured part of this special day.

Sunshine Ryan Patterson

Meet Wade—Bride’s close friend turned official groomsman, and the founder of the “Wade Tests.” Wade’s been the bride’s confidant since forever, but then the groom strutted onto the scene and decided to earn his spot in Wade’s heart (and the wedding party).

Not one to make things easy, Wade set the bar high with his legendary “Wade Tests”—three challenges so intense they could make a survivalist sweat. None of Linda’s past love interests has ever passed all three, (most didn’t get past the first round)... until the groom stepped up and proved he was worthy. Wade, feeling both impressed and slightly competitive, then whipped up a final, mysterious “Wade Test,” the details of which remain a secret to this day.

Spoiler alert: the groom aced it, and Wade now proudly stands beside him, still slightly surprised but totally convinced he made the right choice. The bride adores their bond, knowing that Wade’s loyalty and humor add a special spark to their lives. After all, true friendship isn’t just about passing tests — it’s about having someone who’ll challenge you, test you, and still be there with a grin. Wade: the ultimate friend, the ultimate tester, and now, the ultimate groomsman.


Wade Shoff

Meet Ashley—the bride’s vibrant, fun-loving best friend from Michigan who proves that distance is just a number. Even though she lives three hours away in Grand Rapids, Ashley is the ultimate ride-or-die BFF, always ready to bring color, laughter, and a splash of adventure into everyone’s lives. She’s the kind of person who lives for experiences, turning ordinary days into unforgettable memories with her infectious energy and zest for life.

Ashley is an irreplaceable part of their story. Her spontaneous spirit and genuine heart have made her a beloved friend, and the bride and groom cherish her for her unwavering loyalty and her ability to make any moment more fun.

Fun Fact: Ashley’s friendship blossomed in just a month, proving that true connections don’t need time—they just need a little spark.


Ashley Strahota

Meet our Junior Bridesmaid and our granddaughter, Mae. Daughter to David and Lauren Moede and big sister to Greta and Grame. She is a spark of sunshine who lights up every moment. She beams with a warm smile, and a twinkle in her eyes that promises laughter and love in equal measure. Mae brings natural charm and a generous spirit to the party, always ready to lend a hand with tasks big or small, from helping decorate to offering a comforting hug. With a heart full of kindness that shines as brightly as the candles on a birthday cake, Mae embodies the playful elegance and heartfelt warmth that define our celebration. We’re grateful to have her as part of our wedding party, ready to share in the laughter, love, and unforgettable moments ahead.

Mae Moede

Greta is our darling granddaughter and Flower Girl, a sunlit presence who brings a breath of sweetness and wonder to the wedding day. In this moment of quiet joy and easy smiles, she radiates innocence and warmth, with a gentle confidence that shines as she hops into her role. Greta’s caring nature light up every interaction—naturally guiding little moments of wonder, from choosing petals to sharing a shy laugh with family and friends. Her graceful, unhurried charm adds a touch of magical innocence to the celebration, reminding us to pause and savor the small joys as they bloom. With a heart full of sweetness and a spirit ready to spread kindness, Greta embodies the gentle sparkle that colors our day with love, laughter, and unforgettable memories. We’re thrilled to have her as our flower girl, ready to scatter petals and sunshine along the way.

Greta Moede

Meet Adalynn, daughter to Olivia and Joey Raymo and granddaughter to the bride and groom. Adalynn is a joyful and sweet-hearted girl, full of excitement and innocence, bringing a special warmth to the celebration. Her cheerful personality and loving nature will leave a lasting impression, and she enjoys being part of the special day with her family. Adalynn’s bright spirit and caring heart shine through in everything she does, making her a cherished part of the occasion.

Adalynn Raymo

Meet William, a lively and adventurous little boy with a big smile and an even bigger personality. As the son of Joey and Olivia Raymo and the grandson of the bride and groom, he’s full of excitement and pride to be part of the special day. William is curious, playful, and always up for a fun moment, making everyone around him laugh and smile. His cheerful spirit and adorable confidence make him the perfect ring bearer, ready to carry out his important role with a big heart and a whole lot of charm.


William Raymo

Meet our Ring Bearer, Grame, a shy and thoughtful soul who brings quiet warmth to the wedding day. As our beloved grandson, he carries the rings with careful, earnest care, guided by a gentle smile. A playful side emerges when he spends time with family, especially enjoying games of darts with his grandpa Billy, where focus and fun come together in a sweet, shared bond. Graeme’s thoughtful presence adds a tender, trusting energy to the celebration, inviting everyone to slow down, smile, and savor the moment. We’re honored to have Graeme share this special role as part of our family, sure to bring a sense of heart, courage, and quiet joy to our journey to “I do.”

Graeme Moede

Paris and Peyton Walton are identical twins and the bride’s cousins—more like nieces—who somehow multiply the charm at every turn. Guests aren’t seeing double; it’s just double the fun with these two powerfully polished ushers. They wear matching smiles, a splash of mischief, and enough confidence to be the bride’s own hype squad. If you need a little extra sparkle, they’ll provide double the gloss, double the grin, and double the assurance that everything’s running perfectly on the wedding day.

Paris and Peyton Walton

Wedding Party

Q + A

Located in downtown Gaylord, 8 min (4.8) miles from Sojourn Lakeside Resort. To clarify any confusion, MainStay Suites and Comfort Inn are the same hotel. Comfort Inn &amp; Suites Gaylord has accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking and a shared lounge. This 2-star hotel offers ski storage space and luggage storage space. The hotel has an indoor pool, hot tub and a 24-hour front desk. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a TV and a hairdryer. Comfort Inn &amp; Suites Gaylord offers a buffet or continental breakfast. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Gaylord, like hiking, skiing and fishing. A business center and vending machines with snacks and drinks are available on site at Comfort Inn &amp; Suites Gaylord. Pellston Regional Airport is 50 miles from the property.

Comfort Inn & Suites Gaylord

Located in downtown Gaylord, 8 min (4.8) miles from Sojourn Lakeside Resort. To clarify any confusion, MainStay Suites and Comfort Inn are the same hotel. MainStay Suites Gaylord provides accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking and a shared lounge. This 2-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The hotel has an indoor pool, hot tub and a 24-hour front desk. At the hotel, each room includes a desk. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bath and free toiletries, guest rooms at MainStay Suites Gaylord have a TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms contain a seating area. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A business center and vending machines with snacks and drinks are available on site at the accommodation. Pellston Regional Airport is 50 miles away.

MainStay Suites Gaylord

Treetops resort is 4.3 miles (8 min) from Sojourn. This resort is perfect for the golf enthusiast! It has 5 award winning golf courses including America's #1 Par-3 course. All the rooms are spacious suites. The resort includes a heated pool, indoor and outdoor jacuzzis, full service salon and spa, 3 restaurants and more! Even though this resort is furthest from Sojourn and a few miles from downtown, this is a great choice for accomodations.

Treetops Resort

Located in downtown Gaylord, Fairfield Inn &amp; Suites by Marriott Gaylord is 4.9 miles (8 minutes) to Sojourn Lakeside Resort. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Pellston Regional Airport is 50 miles from the property.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gaylord

Holiday Inn Express &amp; Suites - Gaylord by IHG is located in Gaylord, 4.6 miles (7 min) from Sojourn Lakeside Resort and close to shopping centers such as Walmart. This 2-star hotel offers a business center, luggage storage space and free WiFi. The hotel has an indoor pool, fitness center and a 24-hour front desk. Some rooms have a kitchenette with a fridge and a microwave. The hotel offers a buffet or continental breakfast. Pellston Regional Airport is 50 miles from the property.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gaylord by IHG

Located in Gaylord, 5.3 miles (9 min) from Sojourn Lakeside Resort. Tru By Hilton Gaylord, Mi provides accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking and a shared lounge. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a business center and free WiFi. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. All guest rooms at Tru By Hilton Gaylord, Mi feature air conditioning and a desk. A buffet, American or vegetarian breakfast is served at the property. The accommodation offers an indoor pool. You can play pool at Tru By Hilton Gaylord, Mi. Pellston Regional Airport is 50 miles away.

Tru By Hilton Gaylord, MI

Travel

For the Family

Northern Michigan's Newest Place for Family Fun!Enjoy a fun night out, birthday party or even corporate events! Axe Throwing • Fowling • Archery • Gelly Ball • Laser Tag • Arcade &amp; More!

The Black-Barn

OLSP is a 62 acre park. Shaded by large oak,Maple,and pines.Provides more then a 1/2 mile of sandy beach. The campground has 155 large sites

Otsego Lake State Park

Check out Gaylord's Elk at the elk preserve.

Gaylord City Elk Park Viewing Area

Indoor pool and ice rink along with rooms for Pickleball, exercise, yoga, spin biking, tennis courts and skate park.

Otsego County Sportsplex

Exit 282 off I-75. North American Wildlife Museum, Go Carts, 18 Hole Adventure Golf

Call of the Wild Museum

Resort/Golf/Spa

Where Up North begins, and your hunt for the ultimate ski and golf destination ends. Since 1939. Also includes pool, pilates and yoga studio.

Otsego Resort

81 Holes of world-class golf, downhill &amp; x-country skiing, wellness spa.

Explore yoga in a way that is meaningful to you.

Yoga-45

Downtown Gaylord

Restaurant/bar/night life

Enjoy some craft beer at downtown Gaylord's only brewing company! Dog Friendly!

Snowbelt Brewing Co.

Karma features craft/domestic beers &amp; spirits. A comfortable place to unwind in downtown Gaylord.

Karma Taproom

Timothy’s Pub has been a land mark for over 80 years, providing excellent service in a pub and restaurant environment.&nbsp;

Timothy's Pub

Downtown Gaylord's place for gourmet craft pizza, pasta, salads, sandwiches, and a full bar. Check out CRAVE in the Alley!

American restaurant with a full bar. Check out their outdoor patio dining and activities. Dog Friendly.

Alpine Tavern & Eatery

The very best Thai and Chinese restaurant! Ah-loy will be catering the hors d'oeuvres. This is also Jazzy's place of employment since she was 13 years old.

Ah-Loy Bamboo

Gaylord's only sushi and hibachi restaurant!

Rafi’s Hibachi & Sushi Bar

Shopping Downtown

Home of the $99 season-long junior ski equipment lease.Our very own outdoor outfitters! Sports friendly, dog friendly, community friendly, apparel shop! The bride and groom Highly recommend!!!

White Birch Outfitters

Our Downtown Shop offers a variety of award winning Michigan wines, ports, sparkling &amp; cider. This is one of the bride's favorite downtown stores.

The Rusty Pelican Wine Shop & Retail

South of Town

Porter Haus

Bennethum's Northern Inn

Outside of Gaylord Adventures

Boyne Resort offers: golf, indoor waterpark, spa, Sky Bridge, restaurants, shopping, skiing and more!

Boyne Mountain Resort

The Mighty Mac is the 4th longest bridge in the world connecting Michigan's lower and upper peninsula.

Mackinac Bridge

Free public park. There are 5 international dark sky parks. 1 is in our backyard. A 40 min drive to Mackinaw City. This is one of the bride's favorite places to go.

Headlands International Dark Sky Park

Mackinac Island is only a 50 min drive from Gaylord and a 20 min ferry ride to the island. It's one of the most popular tourist destinations in America. This Island is a must see! It's a 20 min ferry ride from Mackinaw City. Automobiles are outlawed, so rent a bike or catch the horse drawn carriage taxis. Activities include the butterfly house, the fort, the Mission Inn, the Pink Pony restaurant, and more. Stay at the Chippewa Hotel for a blast from the past. The Bride and Groom had never experienced the island before. After many looks of disbelief from the locals, they decided to book a 2day, 1 night stay on the island! The fort and butterfly house are their favorite experiences!

Mackinac Island State Park

This is the bride and groom's favorite destination in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. This is about a 3 hour drive north of Gaylord, MI. Any out of state wedding guest wanting to make this a vacation, this is a MUST see!

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Things to Do

Registry

What to Wear to a Semi-Formal Wedding

41 Sites to Buy Wedding Guest Dresses

The 15 Best Places to Buy a Suit

The wedding is a semi-formal event. Semi-Formal is dresserier than casual, but not as formal as black tie.WOMEN: Polished, elegant outfits like cocktail dresses, sun dress, or a dressy jumpsuit. Shoes should be dressy flats, heels, or wedges.MEN: Suit and tie, blazer with dress pants, or dress shirt and dress pants. Shoes should be dress shoes, (ie: oxfords, derbies, loafers.)

Linda & William

Linda & William

Dress Code

SEMI-FORMAL

Ideas & Advice