Welcome
party
Friday, September 13th
Capizzo Studio
5-7 p.m.
3279 Blue Star Hwy
Saugatuck, MI 49453
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Wedding ceremony & reception
Saturday, September 14th
Ivy House
4:30 p.m.
3291 Blue Star Hwy
Saugatuck, MI 49453
Where to stay
Saugatuck is a small beach town and September accommodations book very quickly!
There are no chain hotels in town, but we encourage you to stay in one of the many local hotels, motels, resorts, inns, or B&Bs. We’ve listed several recommendations within a 10 minute drive of Ivy House, and there are many options on Airbnb and Vrbo.
Room blocks
To make your life easier, we have also booked blocks of rooms in Saugatuck, Holland, and South Haven. If you choose to stay at one of these hotels, please make reservations by August 13, 2024.
3353 Blue Star Highway, Saugatuck, MI (Walkable to Ivy House)
$155-165 per night
To book, please call 269-348-0199 and mention the Ammann-Bell Wedding block.
61 E 7th Street, Holland, Michigan (20 mins to Ivy House)
$315 per night
To book, please click here or call 616-796-2100 and mention the Ammann-Bell Wedding block.
72095 County Road, South Haven, Michigan (20 mins to Ivy House)
$179 per night
To book, please click here.
Getting to Saugatuck
For those traveling from out of state (we appreciate you), we recommend flying in and out of either Chicago or Detroit airports. Flights to the Grand Rapids airport may also be available.
Drive times to Saugatuck:
Grand Rapids - 40 minutes
Chicago Midway - 2.5-3 hours
Chicago O’Hare - 3 hours
Detroit - 3 hours
Transportation
A shuttle will provide transportation to and from the ceremony and reception. The shuttle will run from Wicks Park every 10 minutes from 3:30-4:00pm. To make sure everyone has a seat on the shuttles, please try to arrive before 3:30! The shuttle will return every half hour starting at 8:30pm.
Taxi service available everyday until 2am.
The Interurban is a public bus system that will pick you up and drop you off anywhere in Saugatuck and Douglas. Rides are available everyday until 7pm for $1.
If you’re wondering...
What should I wear?
Semi-formal attire is requested. We highly encourage you to play with color, texture, and gender expression (this is a queer wedding after all, please have some fun)! feel free to reach out to Alex or Julia if you have any questions or need inspiration!
The welcome party is dressy casual!
Will the wedding be indoors?
The ceremony will be in a greenhouse equipped with fans/heaters to keep the space at a comfortable temperature. The cocktail hour will be outside, and the reception will be indoors.
Does Ivy House have parking?
Yes, Ivy House has plenty of onsite parking! Cars can be left in the parking lot overnight.
Can I bring my kids?
While we love your kids, this will be an 18+ event.
Can I bring a plus one?
While we wish we could accommodate everyone, please do not bring a plus one, unless they are listed under your name on our rsvp form.
We’re excited to see you!
