Bridal shower

Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Chapel

Wedding Day

Ceremony

The Ballroom at McKay

Reception

Our Wedding

We met in college. Nick was the roommate of one of Maddie’s classmates and they all would hang out quite often. We would see each other a lot but never really hung out just the two of us. But.....In October of 2020 (Halloween Actually) Nick and Maddie went to a Halloween party where Nick dressed as Cookie Monster.  At that Halloween party Maddie asked a friend for Nick’s number and we started to hang out more often. After hanging out casually, a few months later we made it official and here we are!

How we met 

Our Story

Photos

Rachael Auth 

Martin Clarke

Maggie Edgerly

Sam Edgerly 

Delaney Pierson 

Jake Norris

Emily Auth

Chris Edgerly 

Madison Nerschook

Joseph Halal

Sabrina Petruzzo

John Vamvaketis

Portia Ani

Andrew Luzio 

Wedding Party

Blue: Parking lot

Yellow: Walking path to Chapel

Red: Handicap parking

Green: Routes to parking lot from Main Street

Pink: Chapel location

Q + A

We have reserved a block of rooms at the following hotels which are within one block of the venue.

Room block info is at the website link included. Parking is $41 for Self-Parking and $45 for Valet.Near DeVos Performance HallStay in one of 656 guestrooms featuring plasma televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and premium TV channels provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Amway Grand Plaza Curio Collection by Hilton

Room block info is at the website link included.Fast free wifi and breakfast included. Parking is $38 for Self Parking.Make yourself at home in the Hotel District in downtown Grand Rapids, steps from the Grand Rapids Art Museum and Van Andel Arena. Whether you’re touring the breweries of Beer City USA or the art collections at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, Hyatt Place Grand Rapids/Downtown puts you at the center of the action.

Hyatt Place Grand Rapids/Downtown

Room block info is at the website link included.This hotel does not have a minimum stay so you can book just Friday if needed. Rooms for this block consist of a king size bed with queen pullout couch and full kitchens. Parking costs $38 a night with hot breakfast and Wifi being complimentary. Hotel is in the 96th percentile for service and cleanliness.

Homewood Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown

Travel

Such a cool museum for all ages. It is a good place to go when its a little cooler outside.

Grand Rapids Public Museum

If you like history this is a great place to go to learn all about Former President Gerald R Ford who grew up in Grand Rapids.

The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum

Great indoor market with various shops, food and the like.

Grand Rapids Downtown Market

Grand Rapids Art Museum 

Downtown is a great place to walk around. With loads of shops and sights it is a great place to travel!

Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.

This one is outside the city, but if you enjoy botanical gardens this one is for you.

Frederik Meijer Gardens And Sculpture Park

These cute towns are within 45 minutes of downtown and they have shops, restaurants and beaches on beautiful Lake Michigan.

Grand haven, Holland, And Saugatuck

The following restaurants are some of Maddie's family's favorites. Many take or require reservations. These are in the immediate downtown area:

Good food, appetizers, drinks, atmosphere

Bistro Bella Vita

Tapas and drinks. Need we say more??

San Chez A Tapas Bistro

Sundance Grill

Pub food with TONS of beer on tap and others on the menu

HopCat

This is at the top of the Amway Grand Plaza hotel. The views are spectacular. It's pricey but superb for dinner, but equally great for drinks/appetizers (and the VIEW!)

MDRD

Knoop Rooftop Cocktail Lounge

The following restaurants/bars are just a mile or so outside the city center. Read the descriptions for more details.

Bridge Street area: Local brewery and distillery, good food and atmosphere

New Holland Brewing - Grand Rapids Brewpub (The Knickerbocker)

Maddie's brother's reception was here. Good food, excellent mixed drinks, some on tap.

Long Road Distillers

Excellent food and drink. Great atmosphere in an old building, in the popular and busy Bridge Street area.

Madeline & Nicholas

Madeline & Nicholas

Q + A

What is the name and addresses of the wedding ceremony and reception venues?

What is the dress code?

Are Children allowed?

Am I allowed to bring a plus one?

Do you have a wedding registry?

What type of food/drink will be served?