Picnic at the Bogos

Walloon Lake Inn

Rehearsal Dinner

Welcome Party

Wedding Ceremony and Reception

Summer

We are beyond excited to celebrate with our closest friends and family!

Our Wedding

Friday, September 5, 2025

~~The Welcome Party~~

8:00 - 10:00 pmWalloon Lake Inn4178 West StreetWalloon Lake, MI 49796 Summer Resort Attire: Sport Coat and Dresses Please join us for cocktails to kick off the weekend! Shuttle Details: - Shuttles will run every 30 minutes from 5:00–11:00 pm.- Pick-up &amp; drop-off: Boyne Mountain Resort (Mountain Grand Lodge entrance) ↔ Walloon Lake Inn- Return service during &amp; after the party also includes Shadow Trail Cottages The Welcome Party begins at 8:00 pm, but shuttles start at 5:00 pm so you can head into town early for dinner. Great options right next door to the Inn include Walloon Watershed, Barrel Back Restaurant, and the Walloon Lake General Store. You can also check out our Things to Do tab for more recommendations.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2025

~~Open Play Pickleball~~

10:00 am - 12:00 pm Walloon Lake Country Club5995 Country Club Shores, Petoskey, MI Join for a fun, casual morning of pickleball - everyone is welcome! There will be extra paddles there.

~~The Wedding Ceremony & Reception~~

Ceremony: 5:00 - 5:30 pmReception: 5:30 - 11:00 pmWalloon Lake Country Club5995 Country Club ShoresPetoskey, MI 49770 Garden Formal AttireGentlemen: Suit &amp; tie, or sport coat &amp; tie with dress pantsLadies: Floor-length, tea-length, or dressy cocktail dress.The ceremony is on grass - please keep this in mind when choosing shoes. Feel free to play with color for a Northern Michigan summer evening! Our Ceremony &amp; Reception will take place at Walloon Lake Country Club, nestled between a stunning 18-hole golf course and the beautiful Walloon Lake. The ceremony will be held on the golf course, followed by a lakeside cocktail hour. Both the ceremony and cocktail hour are outdoors so please dress accordingly. Dinner and dancing will take place inside the Club. Shuttle Details:- To Ceremony &amp; Reception: Shuttle departs Boyne Mountain Resort (Mountain Grand Lodge entrance) at 4:30 PM. Please arrive a few minutes early. - Shadow Trail Cottages: Guests may leave cars at Walloon Lake Country Club. Evening shuttles will drop off at the cottages during &amp; after the reception, as well as after the After Party. - Leaving the Reception: Shuttles will run throughout the evening, returning guests to Boyne Mountain Resort and Shadow Trail Cottages at your leisure. - After Party: At 11:00 PM, shuttles depart Walloon Lake Country Club for The Junction and will continue running until 2:00 AM, returning to Boyne Mountain Resort &amp; Shadow Trail Cottages at your leisure.

~~THE AFTER PARTY~~

11:00 pm - 2:00 amThe Junction4472 M-75Walloon Lake, MI 49796 We’d love for you to keep the party going with us at The Junction - come dance, enjoy small bites and have some fun! Shuttle Details:At the end of the reception, shuttles will take guests to the After Party and continue running until 2:00 am, returning to Boyne Mountain Resort and Shadow Trail cottages.

Weekend Schedule

Welcome to Northern Michigan! We can’t wait to celebrate our wedding with you in one of our favorite places! Since summer is a busy season, we recommend booking accommodations, flights, and rental cars early.

TRANSPORTATION (to and from airport)

Part of the charm of Northern Michigan is that it is less developed and a slower pace of life. You won’t be able to call an Uber or Lyft, so if you’re flying in, we recommend reserving a rental car in advance! Transportation to and from the Welcome Party &amp; Wedding Day events will be provided to those staying at our designated hotel block at Boyne Mountain Resort.

AIRPORT OPTIONS

Traverse City Cherry Capital AirportTraverse City is just about an hour and fifteen minutes from Walloon Lake. From here you can rent a car, or schedule a shuttle or taxi to take you to Petoskey. Pelston Regional AirportPelston is roughly 40 minutes from Walloon Lake. From here you can rent a car, or schedule a shuttle or taxi to take you to Petoskey. Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford International Airport Grand Rapids is roughly 3 hours from Petoskey. We recommend renting a car from this airport. Detroit Metropolitan Airport Detroit is roughly 4 hours from Petoskey. We recommend renting a car from this airport.

*Room block and transportation provided here* Reserve your room in our block at Boyne Mountain Resort by&nbsp;August 6, 2025&nbsp;to secure the discounted rate. Use this link&nbsp;<a href="https://boynemountain.com/booklodging?Group=14D5EG&amp;checkin=09/04/25&amp;Checkout=09/07/25" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a>&nbsp;to book—your discount will automatically apply. Shuttles will be provided between the resort and all wedding events, including the&nbsp;Welcome Party,&nbsp;Ceremony &amp; Reception,&nbsp;and the After Party. Boyne Mountain Resort is conveniently located about 10–15 minutes from both Walloon Lake Village and Walloon Lake Country Club, ensuring easy access to all festivities. If you prefer to stay elsewhere and arrange your own transportation, there are plenty of wonderful Airbnb rentals and hotels nearby. Guests staying elsewhere will still have parking available at both the Welcome Party and the Ceremony &amp; Reception.

Boyne Mountain Resort

WEEKEND SHUTTLE SCHEDULE

Welcome PartyShuttles will run between Boyne Mountain Resort and Shadow Trail cottages to the&nbsp;Welcome Party&nbsp;and back from&nbsp;5:00–11:00 pm.&nbsp;While the party begins at&nbsp;8:00 pm,&nbsp;shuttles will start at&nbsp;5:00 pm&nbsp;so guests can enjoy dinner in town beforehand—check out the&nbsp;Things to Do&nbsp;tab for restaurant recommendations&nbsp;near&nbsp;Walloon Lake Inn! Ceremony &amp; Reception Shuttles will run from Boyne Mountain Resort and Shadow Trail cottages to Walloon Lake Country Club for the Ceremony and Reception. In the evening, guests can return to their hotel or home at their convenience, with shuttles running throughout the night. Shuttles will also be available after the After Party. *To the Ceremony &amp; Reception:&nbsp;Shuttles will run from 3:00 – 4:30 pm to ensure everyone arrives on time for the 5:00 pm ceremony. *Leaving the Reception:&nbsp;Shuttles will run all evening to take guests back home at their leisure. After Party At the end of the reception, shuttles will take guests to the After Party and continue running until 2:00 am, returning to Boyne Mountain Resort and Shadow Trail cottages.

TAXI/CAR SERVICE NOTE

Ubers and Lyfts will not be available. Rental cars are available at all airport options and we recommend booking in advance. Transportation will be provided to and from wedding weekend events from the hotel block at Boyne Mountain Resort. If you do not rent a car, there is the option to schedule rides with taxis or car services to get to and from the airport. Able Shuttle (231) 387-3975Chariot Chauffeur &amp; Transportation Services (231) 459-6711&nbsp;https://chariot.business.site/Elite Carriage Company (231) 944-9098Grand Traverse Rides (231) 620-4815&nbsp;https://www.grandtraverserides.com/It’s All About Time Transportation (231) 660-3514&nbsp;https://www.traversecity.com/listings/about-time-transportation/1829/MYTAXI (231) 409-5776Odawa Country Taxi (231) 946-2222Up North Taxi (231) 499-0269&nbsp;https://upnorthtaxi.com/

Travel

Wedding Party

~WALLOON LAKE~

This is our favorite spot on Walloon Lake for a meal (we love the nachos!) or drinks, with a Tiki Bar right on the dock! It’s the perfect place to stop by before the Welcome Party—it’s right next door.

Barrel Back Restaurant

This is a super cute wine and cocktail bar with light bites and is right next to the Welcome Party!

Walloon Watershed

A Walloon Village staple! A great spot for a quick bite like pizza or a sandwich, with outdoor seating. Local favorites are the Pink Loon and Wallooner sandwiches!

Walloon Village General Store and Deli

Enjoy Walloon Lake the best way by boat! Rent one from Legacy Water Sports which is located in the Village of Walloon.

Legacy Water Sports and Marina

Enjoy Walloon Lake the best way by boat!

Bear Cove Marina

Our favorite vineyard in the area! Their barn-inspired tasting room offers wine, cider, and appetizer plates. Sometimes they have live music too! It is half way between Walloon Lake Village and Walloon Lake Country Club.

Boyne Valley Vineyards

~BOYNE CITY~

For guests staying at Boyne Mountain Resort, there are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy, including ziplining, e-biking, mountain biking, pickleball, chairlift rides, hiking, tennis and more!

Boyne Mountain

Our favorite thing to do with Stryder! Around a 2.5 mile hike with a fabulous view of Lake Charlevoix and Boyne City.

Avalanche Preserve

Lavender Hill Farm is the largest lavender farm in Michigan and you are here at the perfect time! Buy a bottle of their Lavender Linen Spray!

Lavender Hill Farm

Our favorite place to get sandwiches!

Lake Street Market

~PETOSKEY~

Petoskey is a charming town about 20 minutes from Boyne Mountain. Spend a few hours exploring the downtown boutiques, grab a coffee, enjoy a great lunch, and treat yourself to something sweet!

A great spot for a fantastic sandwich or items for a fun picnic!

Symons General Store & Wine Cellar

Chandler's is a lovely spot in Petoskey—whether for brunch or dinner, everything is delicious! We recommend trying to get a table in the wine room. If you're in the mood for smaller bites or a great sandwich, check out Symons General Store &amp; Wine Cellar just upstairs!

Chandler's

A casual spot with drinks and food trucks! We love going to the backlot outside.

The Back Lot Beer Garden

Pub fare, craft draft beer &amp; small bites!

TAP30

Great brewery in downtown Petoskey with an amazing view of Lake Michigan's Little Traverse Bay.

Beards Brewery

Amazing Donuts!!!

Johan's Pastry Shop

Great breakfast spot in Petoskey!

Roast & Toast

We love a sweet treat! Try the fudge!

Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge

Petoskey State Park

Exploring Petoskey by bike along the scenic trails is a beautiful experience!

Latitude 45 Bicycles and Fitness

Stunning organic market between Petoskey and Walloon Lake!

Coveyou Scenic Farm Market : Petoskey's Historic Organic Farm

Book a tee time!

Alpine Golf Course

The Monument Golf Course

The Highlands

Belvedere Golf Club

Things to Do

Our Story

From Miami to forever! Friends in 2016, a couple in 2019, engaged in 2024... and now we’re getting married and couldn't be more excited for forever together!!

Carter & Charlie

Carter & Charlie

C&C

We are beyond excited to celebrate with our closest friends and family!

Welcome Party

Wedding Ceremony and Reception