Wedding Day

Ceremony

Castle Farms

Reception

Summer

Our Wedding

Bryce & Rachel met at a house party back in 2017. They didn’t talk much that night, but the next day, they found each other on social media & Bryce worked up the courage to ask Rachel on a date! They had dinner that night at American Kitchen in Bay City. Next thing you know, they were always together. Bryce always took Rachel fishing, where his love for her truly sparked. Through the years, Bryce and Rachel spent their time together camping, on the boat, fishing, and adopting their fur babies! In 2022, they moved from Bay City to Traverse City to start their lives in Northern Michigan. At the end of 2023, they got their dream house together! On May 18, 2024, while taking a walk through their property, Bryce proposed to Rachel. No one knew Bryce was going to propose that day, so the FaceTime calls telling family & friends the news was shocking!

Our Story

Engagement Pictures

Rachel & Mirissa met at work in 2022. They are both nurses. Both Mirissa & Rachel were new to Traverse City, and honestly, didn’t have many other friends. Mirissa asked Rachel to meet her for margaritas on one of their days off, and since then have been inseparable. They hang out together at work, and on their days off, they love being together doing…well anything. 

Mirissa

Cortes Castillo

Rachel & Karly met in 1st grade! Through elementary school, high school, and even college, it was hard not to find the two of them without each other. So much so, they both went to nursing school together. The friendship Rachel & Karly have is hard to describe, they couldn’t do life without each other. 

Karly 

Tucker Dillon

Rachel & Mikayla met way back in the 1st grade. Growing up, they were always together. They have been best friends through thick and thin, & nothing can separate them. Whenever they’re together, things can get pretty crazy! 

Mikayla 

Brennan Tomkins

John Koch

Rachel and Kaylin met in 2016, at Oakland University. They both had different roommates at the time, but quickly found out they were each other’s shemate!! When Rachel wasn’t at Kaylin’s dorm room, Kaylin was at Rachel’s. Although Rachel moved back up north after her first year of college, their friendship didn’t fade a bit. To this day, they are each other’s go-to, for anything & everything. 

Kaylin 

Devon Bartkowiak

Rachel and Gina met in middle school. They clicked right away, and come to find out, lived only 3 blocks away from each other. They hung out in the summer, on snow days, and any time they found possible! Growing up, Gina invited Rachel to all her camping trips, which made their friendship insanely strong. 

Gina

Tristin Morse

Rachel & Justine met in 1st grade. They went to elementary school, middle school, and high school together. After high school, they always hung out for charcuterie nights, paint nights, beach days, and so much more. They have a very strong friendship & bring out the best in each other! 

Justine

Devon Brenay

Justis & Rachel met through Karly, and clicked right away! Whenever they see each other, it’s like no time has passed. A girls night out & tequila hates to see these two coming!

Justis

Oscar Salas

Jonathon Dietz

Wedding Party

ARE MY CHILDREN INVITED? We love your little ones, but unless specifically invited, our wedding will be an adults only event so that everyone can relax and enjoy the evening. We appreciate you making arrangements ahead of time and leaving the kids at home so you can celebrate with us. CAN I BRING A PLUS ONE? Our celebration is strictly RSVP only. We will only be able to accommodate those listed on your wedding invitation. WHAT SHOULD I WEAR? The dress code for our wedding is formal/cocktail attire. Think cocktail dresses or a suit and tie or a sports coat. Please no white or terracotta colors. IS THERE A HOTEL BLOCK? No, but there are plenty of hotels / Airbnb options around the area (Charlevoix & Petoskey, even Traverse City!) The sooner you book, the better. Do not wait to book your hotel! Please visit the travel page for more information. WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE? Please arrive about 20-30 minutes before the ceremony begins. We will be starting the ceremony at exactly 5pm & would appreciate everyone to be seated for the scheduled start time.

Rachel & Bryce

Rachel & Bryce

Registry