Our intent is to provide a summer-camp, extended-weekend wedding experience for our loved ones. However, we understand that it is Labor Day weekend and there may be conflicts. Please do what is best for you, but we would love to celebrate with as many guests as possible all weekend!

• Heated pool

• Beach, Kayaks and canoes, Pontoon boat, Paddle boards, Fishing

• Beach volleyball, Softball, Basketball, Pickleball, and more

• Yard games, Bonfires

Please make sure to bring a beach towel!

Yes! The welcome party, ceremony, and reception will all be held at Sojourn Lakeside Resort.

Formal attire. Suits, ties, button-downs, khakis would all be acceptable for the gentlemen. Ladies, please wear any mid-length to floor-length cocktail or summer dress.

Weather permitting, we hope to have our summer-camp themed wedding ceremony and cocktail hour outdoors. The reception with a live band will be held indoors.

By car - The resort is easily accessible by car. If you’re driving, simply navigate to 2332 E Dixon Lake Rd, Gaylord, MI 49735.

By plane - The nearest airport would be the Gaylord Regional airport (GLR). This airport is pretty small but Traverse city (TVC) has a bigger airport and is only an hour away. Detroit (DTW) is three hours away.

Please remember when making your travel plans that Michigan is Eastern Time Zone

The hotels are less than a 10 minute drive from the venue. Guests will be asked to provide their own transportation. An affordable/recommended taxi service will be at the ready for your convenience. A parking lot is also available, but DO NOT drink and drive.

All 20 rooms at the resort are reserved for bridal party and immediate family. For all other guests, hotel blocks will be set up early September. Please also check out Airbnb, VRBO, the Treetops resort, and any lodging near Dixon Lake.

All invited guests will be listed on the formal invitation. Due to limited space at our venue, we can only accommodate closest friends and family. We thank you for understanding!

We love children! While we would like to include everyone, we have a limited number of spots for kids at our wedding. Those invited will be listed on the invitation. If you have any questions or need clarification, please feel free to reach out to us.

Friday - Dinner (taco bar)

Saturday - Cocktail hour and Reception Dinner

Sunday - Breakfast feast, Lunch (grilling out)

Please refer to the "Travel" section for recommended restaurants nearby. You may also bring a cooler or use the hospitality room and fridge at the venue. If you choose to do this, please let us know so we can ensure we have enough space.

Our reception food is wood fired oven pizza. We will make sure to have gluten free + vegetarian options. Please let us know your dietary restrictions in the designated RSVP section when available.

All photos and videos are welcome during the reception, however we ask for no cameras during the ceremony as we have a photographer and videographer. We also will encourage use of disposable cameras with flash at the reception. One on each table will be provided!