Wedding Day

Garden Theater

Ceremony

Reception

Spring

Our Wedding

Michaela Bargardi & Nolan Meilinger's Story 

Hi, Michaela here! Nolan and I met on July 27th, 2019 at The Band Camino concert in Detroit, Michigan. Nolan had just gotten back home from tour managing and he decided to drive from his hometown in Wisconsin to see his favorite band (because he just can’t stay away from live music). The Band Camino just so happens to be my favorite band too.&nbsp; My sister, two friends, and I bought tickets just days prior to the show. Since it was a general admission concert, there were no assigned seats, and I, who settle for nothing less than front row, naturally made sure everyone got to the show early to wait in line. As the crowd trickled in, I ran to the front of the stage.&nbsp; And because God is everywhere, He made sure Nolan was standing directly behind me that night. I told my parents two weeks after I met Nolan that I was going to marry him one day. And as they say, the rest is history.

Our Story

Photos

PARKINGIf you are driving to the venue, please see the below parking instructions: Complimentary Parking is available in Garden Theater's attached parking garage (Woodward Gardens Parking Garage) located at 25 W Alexandrine St, Detroit, MI 48201. Just let the parking garage attendant know you are here for the wedding! Once you've parked, please take the elevator to the 1st Floor. Upon exiting the elevator, walk straight ahead through the double glass doors. Upon reaching Woodward Ave, immediately turn to the right and you will be at the front doors of the Garden Theater.

SHUTTLE Complementary shuttles will drive guests to and from the wedding venue. Shuttle Times: 3:15PM and 3:30PM - From Westin TO the Garden Theater 10:45PM and 11:00PM - From the Garden Theater TO Westin

PARKING & SHUTTLES

Bridesmaids

Maria Bargardi

Caroline Marcon

Maria Distler

Elyse Seitz

Jacqueline Bergmooser

Roxanne Calder

Larissa Czupik

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Groomsmen

Nate Myklebust

Bradley Meilinger

Bryce Gildner

Matt Rusinek

Robert Ramos

Charlie

Flower Girls & Ring Bearer

Milena

Adam 

Wedding Party

FAQs

***We were able to add more rooms to our Westin hotel block. The block is limited so if you are planning to stay either Friday &amp; Saturday, or just Saturday, please book your room(s) ASAP. Make sure the wedding block discount auto-applies before checking out. If you have any issues, please reach out to Nolan!*** We have blocked rooms off for Friday and Saturday night for our guests! Please click the link below to get the discounted block rate!

The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit

If the block at the Westin is full, another nearby hotel is the Element Detroit! It is a nice hotel that is near restaurants, bars, etc. ***We do not have a block at Element Detroit***

Element Detroit at the Metropolitan

Shuttles

There will be a shuttle running to and from the Westin and The Garden Theater. Shuttle Times: 3:15 and 3:30PM: Bus from Westin to Garden Theater 10:45 and 11:00PM: Bus from Garden Theater to Westin

AIRPORT

The closest airport is DTW (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport)!

Hotels + Travel

Things To Do

The Eastern Market

Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

Greenfield Village

Campus Martius Park

Detroit River Walk

Motown Museum

Restaurants

Coney Island! A Michigan staple. (One block from hotel!)

American Coney Island

Classic Detroit style pizza! (Within walking distance of hotel)

Buddy's Pizza

Great breakfast and lunch! (3 blocks from hotel!)

Dime Store

AMAZING fried chicken and biscuits (make sure you get them "dunked!") (Within walking distance of hotel)

Penny Red's

Good coffee and bakery! (Within walking distance of hotel!)

Avalon Café and Bakery

Things to Do + Restaurants

Registry

Michaela & Nolan

Michaela & Nolan

M&N

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception