The John Ozanich Farm

Wedding Day

Wedding

The Garfield Township Hall

Reception

Our Wedding

The couple first met when they were teenagers, in Morgan's&nbsp;hometown of Engadine. Colton's family had a summer cabin there, which they came up to almost every weekend.&nbsp;Morgan, as well as some other locals, would go to their cabin to have bonfires or boat rides.&nbsp;During their time as friends, they knew they had so much in common but the timing was never right.

It wasn't until the summer of 2016 when they finally got the chance to date.&nbsp;Since then, they&nbsp;began to grow more and more as a couple and realized&nbsp;they&nbsp;couldn't live without one&nbsp;another.

How They Met

The bride's&nbsp;beautiful friend Berkley was getting married in Ishpeming, Michigan on&nbsp;Labor Day weekend 2017. With Ispheming being so close to Munising, the couple decided to kayak Lake Superior and go camping the Sunday after the wedding.

That Sunday was a beautiful day! It was 80 degrees and sunny&nbsp;but all Morgan could focus on was her fear of being out on a kayak on Lake Superior.&nbsp;To calm Morgan down, Colton&nbsp;told her&nbsp;there was a nice beach right around the bend that they could stop at if the water got too rough. This calmed Morgan down&nbsp;enough to get her into her kayak and on the water! After about 5 minutes of kayaking, they arrived to the beach. By this time, Morgan was very comfortable on her kayak and wanted to continue their journey.&nbsp;Colton, however, had a different plan. He told her, "Let's get out and throw a frisbee around!" Morgan looked at him and thought,"Hell no! That doesn't sound fun." She then&nbsp;told him, "No, let's just keep kayaking." When she&nbsp;looked back, Colton&nbsp;already brought his kayak to shore and was waiting on her. Surprised by his motivation to throw the frisbee, she brought her kayak to shore as well. The couple began to walk the driftwood covered beach when all of a sudden Colton exclaimed,&nbsp;"Check that bottle out!" She saw it leaning against the log and thought it must have been something left by a tourist, so she simply said, "Oh yeah, that looks pretty cool." He then began to tell her to open it. Morgan continuously said no because she didn't want to ruin someone else's "message in a bottle."&nbsp;Impatient Colton then said,&nbsp;"Morgan, I think it's for you." Morgan's heart jumped to her throat as she began to open the bottle. Inside was a beautiful note which contained&nbsp;a poem Colton had written himself. Of course the only 4 words&nbsp;Morgan paid attention to were, "Will you marry me?" She turned to see Colton on one knee with a beautiful ring. Morgan, still shocked from everything, asked, "Are you kidding me?!" After 30 seconds of awkward laughing and shaking, Morgan said yes.&nbsp;Then, as if that wasn't enough, Colton stood up and said, "Oh, and our families are here to help us celebrate." Morgan turned around to see her sister jumping out of the woods, hooting and hollering with a beer in hand, followed by the rest of their family members. Champagne was then popped and the families&nbsp;had a barbecue on the beach.











It was truly a perfect day. :)

The Proposal

Our Story

Details

Harvey Chamberlain

Avery Chamberlain

Lauren Chamberlain

Cameron Gelinas

Margaret Krombeen

Caleb Gelinas

Ashley MacArthur

Duncan MacArthur

Devon Derusha

Kaylee Derusha

Casey Varriale

Berkley French

Travis Dragomer

Harlie Bourdo

Zachary Bauer

Jacqueline Davis

Forrest McArthur

Carter Frisch

Riley Sinke

Wedding Party

Photos

Registry

Q + A

Make sure to call for your reservation and to also&nbsp;mention MacArthur/Gelinas wedding when booking your room to ensure you get the discounted rate! 

Located in Naubinway, Adoba Hotel Naubinway is on a lake and minutes from Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum and Millecoquins Point.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations and LED televisions. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, housekeeping is provided daily, and microwaves can be requested.Amenities Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including wireless Internet access (surcharge) and concierge services.Dining A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Adoba Hotel Naubinway

Make sure to mention MacArthur/Gelinas wedding when booking your room to ensure you get the discounted rate!

This hotel is located approximately 18 minutes away from the ceremony and reception location. This would be the perfect place to stay if you are looking to make a long weekend in the U.P.!&nbsp;It is 30 minutes away from Tahquamenon Falls and 20 minutes from Oswald's Bear Ranch!

Quality Inn & Suites

Located right on South Manistique Lake a little less than 20 minutes from Engadine. There is one 4-bedroom cabin and two&nbsp;2-bedroom cabins available.&nbsp;

Lakeshore Resort

Make sure to mention MacArthur/Gelinas wedding when booking your room to ensure you get the discounted rate! 











A stay at Americas Best Value Inn-Tahquamenon Country places you in the heart of Newberry, convenient to Newberry Country Club. This hotel is within the region of Helen Newberry Joy Hospital and Oswald's Bear Ranch.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 66 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.Amenities Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance.Dining A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Planning an event in Newberry? This hotel has 1000 square feet (93 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

Americas Best Value Inn-Tahquamenon Country

Travel

Engadine's local bar and restaraunt.

Pine & Dine

The bride and groom's favorite place to eat breakfast!&nbsp;

Only open from 7a.m.-2p.m.

The Beary Patch

A beautiful inn with a restaurant and bar that is located on Big Manistique Lake.

Chamberlin's Ole Forest Inn

The local golf course.

Hiawatha Sportsman's Club Golf Course

The local zoo that is fun for the whole family!

Garlyn Zoological Park

If you are in the U.P for the whole weekend, this brewery is a cool place to visit. Great food and great beer! What else could you need? It's located 40 miles north of Engadine at the Tahquamenon Falls State Park!

Tahquamenon Falls Brewery & Pub

Check out the beautiful falls and maybe stop at the brewery for a nice, cool beer! This is located 40 miles north of Engadine.

Tahquamenon Falls State Park

Another great weekend activity! Where else can you feed a bear cub jam and see these beautiful creatures up close! Located 28 miles north of Engadine. It costs $20 per vehicle or $10 for a single traveler. They also only take cash and check. This is a U.P. must see!

Morgan & Colton

Morgan & Colton

Photos