FAQs
Wedding Weekend
We’re making it a full celebration weekend! Everyone invited to our wedding is invited to the following events:
Welcome Party - Friday evening
Wedding Ceremony & Reception - Saturday
Farewell Brunch - Sunday morning
We may also plan a few casual daytime activities on Friday and Saturday for anyone who wants to join.
The most up-to-date schedule, including event times and locations, can be found on the home page of our website. We’ll continue to update it as the weekend approaches.
The majority of events will take place outdoors on grass, so please keep this in mind when selecting footwear. Flats, wedges, or block heels are recommended. Mid-September weather can be unpredictable, so please plan to bring layers, including a light sweater or wrap for the evenings.
Welcome Party - Country Club Casual
Sundresses, casual dresses, skirts, dressy pants with a nice top, collared shirts, polos, and casual button-downs. Sandals, flats, loafers, or other comfortable dress shoes are recommended.
Wedding Ceremony & Reception – Formal Attire
Floor-length gowns, elegant midis, cocktail dresses, suits, and ties
Farewell Brunch - Casual
Easy and comfortable attire is perfect. Sundresses, casual tops, and relaxed weekend wear are recommended.
There’s plenty to keep you busy around PAB:
We will be hosting a golf tournament and a Pickleball mixer on Saturday morning. So be sure to pack your golf clubs or pickleball rackets! Stay tuned for more info.
Additionally:Go for a walk or run on the trails - don’t miss Turnip Rock.
Relax on the beach and maybe take a swim in Lake Huron (hopefully it’s warm enough!).
You can also pop into Port Austin, just a 5-minute drive away, for a grocery run, casual restaurants, gift shops, and the Port Austin farmers market on Saturdays (9 am - 1 pm). Don’t miss the Grindstone General Store 5 minutes in the other direction for giant scoops of ice cream.
If you will be spending any time in Detroit we recommend visiting:
Edsel Ford Mansion
Piquette Ave Ford plantDetroit Institute of Arts (DIA)
Travel & Accomodations
We recommend arriving on Friday in time for the welcome party at 6:00 PM. The wedding will take place on Saturday at 5:00 PM.
The closest major airport is Detroit (DTW), which is about a 2.5-hour drive from PAB. We suggest planning your departure for Sunday afternoon to allow time to enjoy brunch before heading out. Checkout is at 11am if you are staying in a cottage.
We highly encourage guests to stay on-site in one of the cottages within the Pointe aux Barques community to fully enjoy the weekend with us.
For those who prefer a hotel-style stay, we have a small room block available at a local bed and breakfast in town. Please note that transportation will not be provided, so you will need to drive between Port Austin and PAB for the wedding events.
Everyone who indicated on their RSVP that they wish to stay in a cottage will be accommodated! Stay tuned for information on cottage assignments and access.
Cottage assignments have been made and will be communicated a couple weeks before the wedding, along with information on how to access your cottage!
Pointe aux Barques is located in a private cottage community in Michigan’s Thumb. The easiest way to get there is by car. For more information see the Travel page
Transportation will not be provided between Pointe aux Barques and Port Austin. Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are very limited in the area, so guests staying off-site should plan to drive themselves for wedding events.
Pointe aux Barques is very small and easily walkable. There will also be golf carts available for guests to use throughout the weekend, making it easy to get around and between cottages and wedding events.
Mid-September in Pointe aux Barques is typically mild and beautiful, with comfortable daytime temperatures and cooler evenings by the water. Since our celebration will be near Lake Huron, we recommend bringing a light jacket, wrap, or layer for the evening, especially if you plan to spend time outdoors.
When checking the forecast, please use Port Austin, Michigan as the closest reference location for Pointe aux Barques.
Cell service can be spotty in Pointe aux Barques and the surrounding area. Most cottages should have Wi-Fi available, but we recommend saving any important details, directions, and weekend information ahead of time just in case.
Planning & Details
Our RSVP deadline is July 31st. Visit out rsvp page. If you RSVP'd early, please fill it out again to select meal choices.
Your invitation will indicate who is included in your party.
Children are welcome, but only those listed on your invitation are included in the celebration.
Yes. We’ll have a food truck at the welcome party on Friday, a seated dinner at the wedding on Saturday, and brunch on Sunday morning. Drinks will also be provided during scheduled events.
Outside of these events, we recommend stopping at a grocery store on your way to Pointe aux Barques to stock your cottage with breakfast items, snacks, and any additional beverages you may want throughout the weekend. Walmart or Meijer in Bad Axe will have better prices than the shops in Port Austin.
Yes. Please include any dietary restrictions when you RSVP, and we will do our best to make sure they are accommodated throughout the weekend.
In addition to your wedding attire, we recommend bringing items to enjoy all the weekend activities. Bring golf clubs, tennis or pickleball rackets, and proper golf attire including a collared shirt, appropriate shorts or pants, and golf or soft-soled shoes required on the course. Pack a swimsuit and sunscreen for enjoying the water or relaxing at the cottages. Bring a sweater, jacket, and pants for cooler evenings, as temperatures can dip, especially by the lake or around the bonfire. Choose shoes suitable for walking on grass, as the ceremony and many events take place outdoors.
Weather can vary, so check the forecast for Port Austin before you pack to make sure you are prepared for both warm and cooler conditions.