The Landmark Inn

Rehearsal Dinner

Marquette Regional History Center

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Dinner & Dancing

Northern Center - Peninsula II Room

Breakfast with the Newlyweds

Winter

Our Wedding

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Q + A

We know that weather might make travel trickier, so we suggest turning our wedding weekend into a unique winter vacation! You may need a few extra days before and/or after the wedding to travel and to take advantage of your time in the UP. Check the weather as you book accomodations and plan accordingly! For tips on UP winter travel, visit the following website: <a href="https://www.uptravel.com/plan-your-trip/the-up/winter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.uptravel.com/plan-your-trip/the-up/winter/</a>

A very limited number of rooms are available at EXPLORE which is right next door to the wedding venue. Use the block code to book online.

EXPLORE: Marquette Historic District

Call or use the <a href="https://bookings.travelclick.com/11783?groupID=4936613&amp;hotelID=11783" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">link here</a> to book under the "Clemens Novak Group" by 1/26/26 to receive a discounted rate.

Landmark Inn

Call to book under the "Clemens Novak Wedding" by 1/28/26 at 5pm to receive a discounted rate. Note: The Hampton will be under renovation during our wedding weekend but still open to guests. We apologize for the inconvenience!

Hampton Inn Marquette/Waterfront

Ubers and Lyfts may be limited, so we reccommend calling Checker Cab to get you around if needed.

Checker Transport of Marquette

UP winter weather is unpredictable, so you will want to plan in advance for flights. There are also airports nearby in Escanaba, Iron Mountain, and Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, and in Green Bay and Appleton, Wisconsin.

Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport

Travel

Shred the gnar at our local ski hill

Marquette Mountain Resort

Go for a lantern-lit snowshoe hike on the river trail at Rippling River Resort. Every Friday in February from 6 to 9pm.

Rippling River Resort

Catch an NMU live theatre production at the Forest Roberts Theatre on campus. Tennesee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire will run February 19-21 &amp; 26-28 in the Panowski Black Box Theatre.

Forest Roberts Theatre

Go for a horse drawn sleigh ride at the Up North Lodge

The Up North Lodge

Go iceskating at Lakeview Arena during their open skate hours: every day from 1 to 2:50pm

Marquette Lakeview Arena

Cross country ski, fat bike, or snowshoe on the NTN trails

NTN Trails

Set to music by artists such as Pink Floyd, Prince, Taylor Swift and more, a laser light show at the planetarium is a fun and unique indoor activity

Shiras Planetarium

Take a walk around Marquette's iconic Presque Isle Park. Watch a sunset from your car or venture out onto the black rocks if you're feeling brave!

Presque Isle Park

Hoping to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights? Visit the Travel Marquette website to learn how to find them and where the best viewing spots are. Make sure to check out the link to the National Weather Service's Aurora Forecast!

Spot the Northern Lights

Go for a slide on an alpine luge during public sliding hours! Reservations can be made online

Upper Peninsula Luge Club

Don't leave Marquette without a souvenir! Shop downtown on Third Street, Washington Street, and Front Street.

Downtown Shopping

Things to Do

Breakfast

Babycakes Muffin CompanyQuick breakfast bites, extra large muffins, &amp; baked goods. Randi used to work there, and the Novaks will know of their famous Raspberry Bars! Huron Mountain BakeryThe best place in town for donuts and cinnamon rolls CoachlightOur favorite greasy spoon sit-down diner spot Delft BistroBest for modern brunch fare and mimosas

Lunch

DonckersA Marquette staple with yummy soup, salads, sandwiches, and mac. Grab some sweets from the candy counter! BodegaLocal food with many options for dietary restrictions Iron BayAmerican options and located near the beautiful lower harbor Third Street BagelGrab a bagel sandwich or a saladThe biggest bagels you will ever have!

Dinner

Portside InnOur favorite burgers and our second date spot! Make sure to get the breadsticks La CatrinaThe best Mexican food in town and the quickest service The VierlingFilling entrees with a view of the old Ore Dock in Lower Harbor LagniappeHearty cajun dishes to warm you up

Drinks

Blackrocks BreweryThe best local craft beer! Ore Dock Brewing CompanyCraft beer and hard seltzers The Trestle LoungeTable service cocktails ZephyrWine bar with charcuterie and small bites Kognisjon BryggeriA large menu with local beer, hard seltzers, and wine The Crow's NestDelicious cocktails on the top floor of the Landmark Inn Stucko'sGreat bar food. Order a shoop! BreakersBusch Light and billiards

Randi & Mark

Randi & Mark

R&M

Wedding Day

5:00 PM

Ceremony

5:30 PM

Cocktail Hour

6:30 PM

Dinner & Dancing