Wedding guests arose from their comfy rocking chairs as Sarah’s father escorted her down the world’s longest porch. A classical guitar filled the air with romance as the stunning lake views of Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel provided the perfect backdrop for the beautiful navy blue brides maids’ dresses and Sarah’s brilliant bouquet.

After the heart warming ceremony, Sarah and Matt’s celebration began with a wedding photography tour that included Grand Hotel’s preeminent porch, timeless Tea Garden, enchanted woods, and finished with an exhilarating carriage ride to Mackinac Island’s fabled scenic wedding photography locations.

The luxurious reception was held in Grand Hotel’s Main Dining Room complete with Grand Hotel’s Executive Chef’s entrees served on antique fine china. The photographs of Sarah and her father waltzing to “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” are super special because Sarah’s father used to read the Wizard of Oz to her when she was a child. The day came full circle when Matt and Sarah embraced for an intimate sunset photograph at the exact spot they exchanged their wedding vows.   

reception

grand hotel dining room

astors salon

marie hulett

hair & make-up

wedding officiant

margarets garden

florals

grand hotel west porch

ceremony

wedding at grand hotel mackinac island