Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

Saints Peter and Paul Jesuit Church

Ceremony

The ICON

Reception

Bridal Shower

Our Wedding

Their eyes first met on a sunny Florida afternoon on Spring Break of 2010. They didn’t really know each other at the time, but that would soon change for good when Melissa decided to Facebook message Josh after some encouragement from her mom. The two continued dating throughout the remainder of high school together at South Lyon East and eventually ended up at college together at Michigan State. Their love continued to grow over the years away at school and they graduated a semester apart from one another. As Josh started his working adult life, Melissa continued her schooling at Wayne State in Occupational Therapy. Even with different life events at this time, the two remained together and continued fostering their relationship and their love, knowing that they wanted to spend the rest of their lives together. Finally, over Labor Day Weekend of 2019, Melissa and Josh returned to Michigan State for the opening football game of the season. As they were walking over the Library bridge on their way to the tailgate before the game, Josh dropped to one knee and asked Melissa to marry him. Melissa said, "Duh!" Melissa and Josh surprised family and friends attending the tailgate with the news followed by a weekend celebrating with family up north. The two have been counting down the days until the wedding and the beginning of their married life together ever since!

Our Story

We have a room block reserved at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center. The room rate is $166.75 per night including taxes and fees. Please click the link or call the hotel directly at 313-568-8000 to book under Eriksson/Moore Wedding Room Block.

Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center

Hotel

For all guests staying at the hotel, there will be a shuttle to transport guests from the Marriott at the Renaissance Center to The ICON beginning at 4:30pm. The shuttle will run back and forth until 12:00am. There is no scheduled pickup/drop off times, rather the shuttle will take people back and forth as needed. Please let us know if you have any questions!

Shuttle Info

Please park in the Detroit Mercy Law School Parking Lot across the street from Ss. Peter &amp; Paul Jesuit Church as indicated in the photo. You will then cross the street and walk down the alley to enter the church through the side door that is found through the courtyard between the Law School building and the church. The green circle indicates the Front Entrance to the Church if you were to get dropped off along E Jefferson Ave or St. Antoine St.

Parking at The ICON

Please park in the underground parking garage below The Icon as indicated in the picture. You may then proceed up to the building interior from the garage.&nbsp;

Parking

PLEASE BE ADVISED: I-75 MAY BE PARTIALLY CLOSED THIS WEEKEND TO TRAVEL. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND CHECKING TRAFFIC MONITORING SOURCES PRIOR TO LEAVING FOR DETROIT AND SEEKING AN ALTERNATE ROUTE IF CLOSURES ARE IN EFFECT.

Directions to Church and The ICON

Directions to Saints Peter and Paul Jesuit Church and Parking (at Detroit Mercy Law)From:The North-Head south on I-75-Continue onto I-375 S (signs for Civic Center). I-375 will eventually merge with E Jefferson Ave when it reaches Downtown Detroit-Turn right onto Beaubien Blvd, then right at the first cross street onto Larned St-Continue northeast on Larned St past St Antoine, then turn left into the fenced parking lot at the corner of St Antoine and Larned St-Cross Larned St. Saints Peter and Paul Jesuit Church is on the southeast corner of Larned St and St Antoine The West-Head east on I-96, then east on I-696 toward Port Huron-Take exit 8 for M-10 toward US-24/Lodge Fwy/Telegraph Rd-Continue onto M-10 S, then keep right to stay on M-10 S-Continue onto I-375 Business/E Jefferson Ave-Turn left onto Beaubien Blvd, then right at the first cross street onto Larned St-Continue northeast on Larned St past St Antoine, then turn left into the fenced parking lot at the corner of St Antoine and Larned St-Cross Larned St. Saints Peter and Paul Jesuit Church is on the southeast corner of Larned St and St Antoine The South-Head north on I-75-Take exit 51C to merge onto I-375 S toward Downtown-Exit onto Chrysler Dr and turn right onto E Jefferson Ave-Turn right onto St Antoine, then right at the first cross street onto Larned St-Continue northeast on Larned St past St Antoine, then turn left into the fenced parking lot at the corner of St Antoine and Larned St-Cross Larned St. Saints Peter and Paul Jesuit Church is on the southeast corner of Larned St and St Antoine

Directions to The ICON

From Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center-Head northwest on Renaissance Dr W toward I-375 Business (Spur)/E Jefferson Ave-Slight right onto I-375 Business/E Jefferson Ave-Use the right three lanes to take the Jefferson Ave exit-Continue onto E Jefferson Ave-Turn right onto McDougall St.-Turn left at the 3rd&nbsp;cross street onto Wright St.-Turn right at the 1st&nbsp;cross street onto Walker St.-Enter through front gate at guard shack and head down into the parking garage. You have arrived at The Icon!

From Saints Peter and Paul Jesuit Church Parking Lot-Exit the parking lot and turn left onto Larned St. Head northeast for 0.2 miles toward Chrysler Dr-Turn right onto Rivard St-Turn left onto E Jefferson Ave-Turn right onto McDougall St.-Turn left at the 3rd&nbsp;cross street onto Wright St.-Turn right at the 1st&nbsp;cross street onto Walker St.-Enter through front gate at guard shack and head down into the parking garage. You have arrived at the Icon!

Directions

Matson Chicken Breast: Meyer Lemon and Fresh Herbs, Tarragon Beurre Blanc, Herb Oil Angus Filet: Sea Salt &amp; Tellicherry Grilled, Demi Glaze Atlantic Salmon: Tellicherry-Pepper grilled, Heirloom Tomato Salsa

Meal Descriptions

Belle Isle

Cadillac Square Park

Campus Martius Park

Detroit Institute of Arts

Detroit River Walk

The Tigers are playing the Cubs on Friday night at 7:10pm and Sunday afternoon at 1:10pm.

Detroit Tigers Game vs Chicago Cubs

Dossin Great Lakes Museum

Greektown Casino

Greenfield Village

MGM Grand Detroit

Michigan Science Center

Restaurant Recommendations

Bakersfield (Mexican)- 3100 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201Bobcat Bonnie's (Brunch)- 1800 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216Bucharest Grill (Mediterranean Takeout)- 1623 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216Central Kitchen + Bar - 660 Woodward Ave #4A, Detroit, MI 48226Fishbone's - 400 Monroe St, Detroit, MI 48226Joe Muer Seafood - 400 Renaissance Center #1404, Detroit, MI 48243The Hudson Cafe (Brunch) - 1241 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226

Melissa & Joshua

Melissa & Joshua

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