Wedding Day

The AMP

Ceremony

Brewery Becker

Happy Hour

Reception

Please let us know if you can attend on the RSVP page by Wednesday May 18, 2022. Out of concern for the safety of our guests, our expectation is that a YES RSVP means you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
 
We can't wait to celebrate with everyone!!

Our Wedding

Photos

First Date Location: Common Wealth Cafe - Birmingham, MI - August 12, 2019
 
First Trip Together: Groupon excursion to Charlevoix on Thanksgiving weekend 2019
 
Number of States Visited Together: 12
 
Total Michigan Breweries Visited Together: 61

Concerts Attended Together: Jason Isbell &amp; 400 Unit, Chris Stapleton, Yola, Britney Spencer, All-American Rejects...accidentally from the rooftop of HopCat in Royal Oak
 
Collegiate Allegiance: A house divided
 
Favorite Sport To Play Together: Volleyball/Wallyball
 
Most Beloved Fridge-Opening Canine: Ninja

Favorite Love Songs:
"If We Were Vampires" by Jason Isbell
"Golden Hour" by Kacey Musgraves
"Hold My Hand" by Hootie &amp; The Blowfish
"All Your'n" by Tyler Childers
"XO" by Beyonc&#233;
 
Favorite Culinary Experience: Mabel Gray in Hazel Park

Shared Food Interest: Nachos
 
Shared Vacationing Interest: Traverse City
 
Shared Musical Icon Interest: Dolly Parton
 
Most Last-Minute Road Trip: Four National Parks in 10 days - October 2021

Best Stress-Filled Adulting Experience: Working the polls on Election Day 2020 #BidenHarris Favorite Pre-COVID Date: Playing hookie to see Parasite Favorite During-COVID Date: At home Chopped challenge: Chef Melanie vs Chef Nick Favorite TV Wedding: Schitt's Creek

Fav Bar Trivia Host: Antonio (our DJ!) Best Wedding Team:Stephen Payne (Officiant)Meghan Balduc (Maid of Honor)Kendall Payne (Best Woman)Kayla Balduc (Flower Girl)Eli Balduc (Ring Bearer) Engagement Location : At home on Nov 19th, 2021

Couple Stats

Free public parking is available in several lots walking distance to both The AMP (ceremony) and Brewery Becker (happy hour &amp; reception). Plan on arriving 10-15 minutes early in the event that parking in limited in the closest lots.

NOTE: The reception is approximately a 5-minute walk from the ceremony.

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Parking

We have reserved room blocks at 2 Brighton hotels: The Homewood Suites and The Hampton Inn. If interested, please book rooms in these blocks by May 18, 2022.

Please book by May 18, 2022 to secure the discounted rate. All rooms in the block have a single King bed. The Homewood Suites is a 5-minute drive to Downtown Brighton and Brewery Becker.

Homewood Suites by Hilton Brighton

Use code PCW if calling hotel directly or use the link below to book online.

Please book by May 18, 2022 to secure the discounted rate. All rooms in the block have a single King bed. The Hampton Inn is a 5-minute drive to Downtown Brighton and Brewery Becker.

Hampton Inn Brighton

In addition to these, there are several other hotels in the area including the Holiday Inn Express, Candlewood Suites and Courtyard by Marriott.

Nick & Mel

Nick & Mel

N&M

Wedding Day

5:30 PM–6:00 PM

Ceremony

6:00 PM–7:00 PM

Happy Hour

7:00 PM–11:00 PM

Reception