Wedding Day

Ceremony

Addison Oaks - Buhl Estate

Reception

Our Wedding

We've been together for 10 years now, I think it's about time we get hitched, huh?!Our forever after began in 2014 when we met at OCC in a Psychology class. Renee was 17, Mitch was 19. We were both so nervous around each other, but eventually started talking and having little crushes. We officially called it dating at a New Year's party to ring in 2015 (thanks, Mark!). Now, NYE will forever be a little more special for us.We stuck together through Renee's schooling and Mitch's flight training. The 24/7 on-call traveling with Mitch's work was definitely a learning-curve for us.Over time, we have shared so many memories and adventures together. Mitch taught Renee how to ski again; now we shred it up together. We have both always loved boating, so we do that a lot in the summer with friends and go crazy on our waverunner. We also love kayaking, hiking, flying, and just about anything outdoors.Mitch bought an amazing house in 2019, which Renee slowly starting cluttering up, haha. We now call this humble abode in Waterford our home; especially after all of our renovation projects we have done together.We got engaged on 9/30/23 in Caseville, MI, a very special place to Renee and her family. We went out for a routine pier sunset walk, and Renee was not suspecting a thing. She looked like a deer in headlights when the photographer started taking pictures of them walking up. Now, Caseville is even more special! Please join us in enjoying this special day, we are so grateful to have amazing friends and family like you! Let's party!

Our Story

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Renee and Kendahl have been close friends since middle school. They even did their First Communion together! Through all phases of life, Kendahl has always been there for support and friendship. Although school and work schedules made seeing together hard, the girls have always made time for each other. They love going to concerts together and shopping the seasonal deals at Michael's.

Kendahl Yamarino

Renee and Angie became friends because her and her hubby Scott are our next door neighbors! Angie is a mom to two awesome kiddos, but will always make time for our neighborly euchre and hot tub nights. Golf cart rides are a blast, whether in the heat of the summer or bundled up in winter doing doughnuts in the snow. Angie is always down for a good time, especially with the music cranked loud! She is the life of the party! Angie is also the girl to call for support and friendship when you need it and will always be there for you.

Angie Vierk

Renee and Anna met each other through Christian. The girls used to hang out a ton when they lived closer together in the Rochester area. Now, Anna's hubby Chris and Mitch are friends, too! The whole gang loves to hang out on the lake a lot zooming around on the Wave Runner and Flightboard. You can always count on Anna to bring crafts, snacks and games to all the events. She brings the creativity and her sense of humor will get you laughing every time!

Anna Polidan

Renee and Miranda met in dental hygiene school and somehow survived the rigor together. The girls share a love for scary movies, but not until they get dinner at Chili's or Uno! Miranda also loves the outdoors, hiking and spending time with family at her cottage. Miranda and Renee will always quote Spongebob and share the love for nerdy things. "Randy" is obsessed with her fur babies and she always has a good story to tell!

Miranda Shively

Groom's younger sister. Renee and Rachael met 11 years ago when the relationship first began. Rachael married her hubby Justin in Nov 2024. She is is an avid figure skater and, like Mitch, an adventurous skier. Rachel is a super power nurse for a living and in her free time is learning German on Duolingo. The four of us often spend weekends in the winter together enjoying the slopes of Crystal Mountain and making lots of memories.

Rachael Sliva

Mitch and Christian went to high school together, but didn't   become friends until after they graduated. Christian is our adventure buddy: from Caseville, to Lake Cumberland, to Crystal Mtn and Cedar Point! Lake days are always a blast and hold so many dear memories. Mitch and Christian work each other to the bone, recruiting the other for the many house projects they suffer through together. But you can count on Christian to be the most supporting and positive person ever! Christian married his beautiful wife, Hailei in Dec 2023, and now the girs join in on all the boys' crazy adventures!

Christian Kettenbeil 

Mitch and Jordan attended the same high school and became friends while working together at Pet Supplies Plus. Their friendship grew stronger through shared pilot training and countless "missions" in the sky. Not to mention the late night spent playing Zombies on Xbox and blowing up fireworks on the 4th of July. They've also tackled many house projects together, proving to be a great team in any situation.

Jordan Clark

Chris and Mitch met through Christian a few years ago. He convinced Mitch to get a motorcycle, so the boys "crank hogs" in the summer. Late-night Rock Band nights are a blast, especially after a night of sake. Mitch taught Chris how to ski this past winter, so up-north trips to Crystal with wifey Anna (Renee's bridesmaid) will definitely be a more frequent thing. Chris is always down for a crazy adventure!

Chris Polidan

Mitch and Mark met in high school marching band and quickly became close friends. Mark, Mitch and Jordan made up the Pet Supplies Plus crew, causing chaos in the work break room. Mitch was Mark's Best Man at his wedding a few years ago. Mark married lovely wife Justine and now has three awesome kiddos, one of which is the Flower Girl, Mara!

Mark Leo

Alex is Renee's younger brother and is a super talented artist. He will always bring the chillest vibe to any occasion! Alex is an avid skateboarder and loves exploring the city he lives in with friends. 

Alex Wylie

Wedding Party

Q + A

Travel

Things to Do

Registry

We do not have blocked out rooms at a specific hotel, but here are some of the closest hotels to our reception venue:

Royal Park Hotel: 600 E. University Dr, Rochester. (248)652-2600 Springhill Suites Detroit Auburn Hills: 4919 Interpark Dr, Orion Township. (248)475-4700 Embassy Suites by Hilton Auburn Hills: 2300 Featherstone Rd, Auburn Hills. (248)342-2222 Downtown Inn: 1100 N. Main Street, Rochester MI 48307. (248)651-8100

Renee & Mitchell

Renee & Mitchell

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