Matt & Lisa
October 8, 2022 • Grand Rapids, MI
Matt & Lisa
October 8, 2022 • Grand Rapids, MI
Q + A
Timeline of Events for October 8th 2022
12:30 to 1:30- Arrive to St. Andrew's Cathedral for wedding ceremony
1:30 to 3:00- Wedding ceremony
3:00 to 4:00- Newlywed sendoff, photos, and travel to reception location
4:00 to 5:00- Cocktail Hour
5:00 to 5:30- Introduction of wedding party
5:30 to 7:00- Dinner and open bar
7:00 to 10:30- Drinking and dancing the night away
10:30PM- Short walk to downtown to continue festivities
How far is it from the ceremony location to the reception location?
It is about 1/8th mile from the ceremony location to reception location, easily walkable distance for most people. There is parking at both locations if you would like to drive to and from.
What is the parking situation?
There is free parking at St. Andrew's Cathedral for the time of the ceremony. There is a large parking lot directly across the street from the reception hall that is open 24/7 and only costs a few dollars. Street parking in Grand Rapids is free during the weekends
Where is the best place to stay in Grand Rapids?
Some of the best hotels in Grand Rapids include the JW Marriott, The Amway Grand, and The Hyatt Place. Some more budget friendly options are The AC Hotel, Holiday Inn, and The Baymont (See the Travel tab for more information). There are also a multitude of AirBNB options
What is the best way to get around Grand Rapids?
It is very easy to drive in Grand Rapids as traffic is usually not bad during non-peak hours. There is also a local bus system that extends beyond the city. Uber and Lyft are also very common and easy to use here.