Wedding Day

Saint Joseph Catholic Church

Ceremony

Etre Farms

Cocktail Hour/ Reception

Summer

Our Wedding

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Q + A

To receive the block rate, please call the hotel and use code “LPW” or book through the following direct link: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=SBNBHHX&groupCode=CHHLPW&arrivaldate=2025-11-07&departuredate=2025-11-09&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT Block rates apply for a 1-2 night stay from November 7–9 or November 8–9. If wishing to extend your stay past 2 nights, please contact the hotel directly and use the code “LPW” when booking. Block rate ends 10/7/25, please book prior if wishing to stay at the Hampton. *If traveling with a furry family member, dogs (75 lbs or less) are welcomed at the hotel for an additional $75 for 1-4 night stay.

Hampton Inn & Suites Benton Harbor

Closest Airport: South Bend (SBN) --> 30 miles away Other nearby airports include: Chicago Midway (MDW) --> 98 miles Grand Rapids (GRR) --> 92 miles Chicago OHare (ORD) --> 109 miles

Airport Options

Travel

Enjoy a tasting at the bar or flight at a table. Victoria’s favorite: Pink Tutu or *Seasonal* Hot Apple Cider with Beach Blaze Brandy Josh’s favorite: Nitas Niagara Hours: Friday- Sat: 12:00 - 6:00pm EST Sunday: 12:00- 5:00pm EST Around 12 mins from hotel

Lazy Ballerina Winery

Our favorite: Oh Hell Yeah! Red Hours:Thursday &amp; Friday: 12:00 - 5:00pm ESTSaturday: 12:00- 6:00pm ESTSunday: 12:00- 5:00pm EST Around 12 mins from hotel

Baroda Founders St. Joseph Tasting Room

Hours:Friday and Sat: 12:00 - 6:00pm ESTSunday: 12:00- 5:00pm EST Around 12 mins from hotel

White Pine Winery Tasting Room

Our favorites: Turtle caramel apples, any fudge, chocolate covered rice krispies Hours:Friday- Sat: 10:00am - 9:00pm ESTSunday: 12:00- 9:00pm EST Around 12 mins from hotel

Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge

Victoria’s favorite: Mexican hot ChocolateJosh’s favorite: White hot chocolate Hours:Friday: 9:00am - 8:00pm ESTSaturday: 9:00am- 9:00pm ESTSunday: 9:00am- 8:00pm EST Around 12 mins from hotel

Chocolate Cafe

There's usually long wait times so put your name in early and explore the town! We recommend grabbing a drink at RyeBelles while you wait. Victoria's favorite: Cheese or veggie pizzaJosh's favorite: Pepperoni pizza Hours:Friday: 4:00-10:00pm ESTSaturday: 12:00-10:00pm ESTSunday: 12:00- 9:00pm EST Around 12 mins from hotel

Silver Beach Pizza

Victoria's favorite: French onion purses, Swordfish, Espresso martini, Perfect pear cocktailJosh's favorite: Flat iron steak, Gunslinger cocktail Hours:Friday and Sat: 4:00 - 10:00pm ESTSunday: Closed Around 9 mins from hotel

bread+bar

Our favorites: Bavarian Pretzel, Harbor Burger Beer: Grandma's Favorite Recipe; So Heffen Good; Hop, Sweat, and Tears Hours:Friday-Sat: 12:00 - 10:00pm ESTSunday: 12:00- 8:00pm EST Around 11 mins from hotel

Silver Harbor Brewing Company

Hours:Friday- Sat: 11:30am - 10:00pm ESTSunday: 11:30am- 8:30pm EST Around 12 mins from hotel

Buck Burgers & Brew

Enjoy a wine tasting at the bar or a glass either inside or out on the back patio. Victoria’s favorite: BlueberryJosh’s favorite: Barrely Oaked Hours:Friday- Sunday: 12:00 - 6:00pm EST Around 20-25 mins from hotel

Gravity Vineyards and Winery

Hours:Friday- Sunday: 12:00 - 5:00pm EST Around 25 mins from hotel

Round Barn Winery & Estate

Things to Do

Registry

For the convenience of our guests staying at the Hampton Inn &amp; Suites, we’ve arranged a wedding shuttle service to and from the venue. After the church ceremony, we kindly ask guests to return to the Hampton Inn &amp; Suites, park their cars, and take the shuttle to the venue according to the schedule below: Shuttle Pick-Up Schedule (to Être Farms)Shuttle 1 Departs hotel: 4:00 PM Arrives at Être Farms: 4:15 PM Welcome drinks will be served at 4:30 PM for early arrivals. Shuttle 2 Departs hotel: 4:35 PM Arrives at Être Farms: 4:50 PM Cocktail hour with passed appetizers begins at 5:00 PM. Shuttle 3 (Final Pick-Up) Departs hotel: 5:10 PM Arrives at Être Farms: 5:25 PM Return Shuttle Schedule (from Être Farms) Shuttle 1 (Early Departure) Departs Être Farms: 10:00 PM Reception concludes at 11:00 PM. Shuttle 2 Departs Être Farms: 11:00 PM Arrives at hotel: 11:20 PM Shuttle 3 (Final Shuttle) Departs Être Farms: 11:35 PM Arrives at hotel: 11:55 PM Rideshare options such as Uber and Lyft are limited in this area, so we encourage guests to plan ahead. We want everyone to enjoy the evening and return safely!

Victoria & Joshua

Victoria & Joshua

V&J

Wedding Day

2:00 PM–3:00 PM

Ceremony

5:00 PM–11:00 PM

Cocktail Hour/ Reception