The dress code: Formal
We encourage guests to wear elegant attire that makes them feel special.
Think suits and ties, long dresses, dressy cocktail dresses, or evening-appropriate separates. While tuxedos and gowns are certainly welcome, they’re not required—just wear what feels beautiful and comfortable for you. However, we kindly ask that guests avoid jeans and any overly casual clothing, as we want everyone to look and feel their best for this special occasion.
The celebration will take place entirely indoors; however, as the wedding is in November in Michigan and the weather can be unpredictable, we recommend dressing warmly for your arrival and departure.
Colors: Please avoid shades of white and be aware the bridal party will being wearing pink.
All other colors are welcome. Please do not feel the need to stick to traditional fall or winter tones. The more variety, the better!
We kindly ask that only those guests specifically named on the invitation and in your RSVP form attend the celebration. This includes any plus-ones or children. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and support as we look forward to sharing this special day with our invited guests.
Complimentary parking is available in a nearby lot located less than a block from the venue, just a short four-minute walk (behind the Fairfield Inn & Suites). A small number of spaces are located at the venue entrance; however, these are open to the public and availability cannot be guaranteed. We recommend utilizing the main lot down the street for the most reliable parking option.
Yes, the venue is handicap accessible. Please note that accessible entry requires passing through the main restaurant area rather than the private event space reserved for the wedding. Venue staff will be happy to assist if needed, and signage will be available to help guide guests to the appropriate entrance.
We’ve listed a few nearby hotel options for your convenience, but feel free to book any accommodations that best suit your needs! There are plenty to choose from in the area. We recommend booking 3–5 months in advance to ensure availability.
See the TRAVEL page for more details, or use the quick links below to explore options.
Frankenmuth is a small town with a big Bavarian personality! There are plenty of things to do here if you want to stay the whole weekend.
Visit the world's largest Christmas store - Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland.
Enjoy a family style chicken lunch or dinner at Zehnder's. And don't forget to take a bottle of Zehnder's Chicken Seasoning back home with you!
Explore downtown! There are tons of neat little shops that line Main Street right next to the venue. Or dive in head-first to the Bavarian-ness and check out the village at the Frankenmuth River Place Shops.
Learn about the history of the area at Frankenmuth Historical Museum.
Curious about some other things that may be going on? You can visit Frankenmuth's website at https://www.frankenmuth.org/
Yes! There will be a 5 hour open bar which includes:
Beer - Seasonal and core beers on tap.
Wine - Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Red Blend, Moscato, Chardonnay, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling & Pinot Grigio
Liquor - Absolut, Bacardi Superior, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray, Jose Cuervo, Jack Daniel’s, Seagram’s 7 & Jim Beam
Mixers - Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Lemonade, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, Cranberry Juice, Tonic, Soda Water & Sweet + Sour Mix
HOWEVER, it is venue policy that they "shall not serve pitchers of beer or bottles of wine during events, nor will [they] serve shots, 'on the rocks', any drinks with more than 2 forms of liquor in them, or doubles on an open bar. All liquor drinks must have a mixer."