Delamar Traverse City

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Rehearsal Dinner

Nuptials

Our Wedding

It all started with a seating chart...

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Venue

Our wedding celebration largely takes place outside, so please plan your footwear accordingly! You may also want a light jacket once the sun sets. While parking is available on site, we do have shuttles booked for your convenience. The shuttle schedule is as follows: 3:00pm - Pick up from The Delamar Resort3:00pm - Pick up from The Bayshore Resort3:30pm - Pick up from Suttons Bay Marina (corner of Front St. &amp; Adams St.) Shuttles will return to the venue at 9:00pm and depart for the above locations at 9:00pm, 10:00pm and 11:00pm. The wedding reception will end at 10:00, with a fun surprise for those who want to keep the party going with us until 11:00pm.

Ceremony

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Cocktail Hour

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Reception

5:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Schedule

Frequently Asked Questions

ALREADY KNOW YOU'LL BE CELEBRATING WITH US?

Northern Michigan is a popular summer destination, so we suggest booking your travel plans early. Ride-sharing and taxis are not readily available in Northern Michigan. We highly recommend renting a car if you're planning to explore (which, we highly recommend!)

We have a room block at The Delamar, located in downtown Traverse City, right on the Grand Traverse Bay! Room rates start at $356 + taxes and fees The Delamar offers complimentary parking, airport shuttles, breakfast daily, and more. To book, call the Reservations Department at 231.947.3700 and mention the Foune-Doll Wedding Room Block, or click "website" to access our block. If "website" button is not working, copy and past the following link into your browser: https://be.synxis.com/?adult=1&amp;arrive=2025-05-15&amp;chain=10686&amp;child=0&amp;currency=USD&amp;depart=2025-05-18&amp;group=FOUN0525&amp;hotel=8919&amp;level=hotel&amp;locale=en-US&amp;productcurrency=USD&amp;rooms=1 This room block will be available until April 17, 2025.

We have a room block at Bayshore Resort, located in downtown Traverse City, right on the Grand Traverse Bay - next door to The Delamar! Room rates start at $209 + taxes and fees Bayshore Resort offers complimentary parking, airport shuttles, breakfast daily, and more. To book, call the Reservations Department at 231.935.4400 and mention the Foune-Doll Wedding Room Block. Rooms cannot be booked through the website. This room block will be available until March 16, 2025.

Bayshore Resort

Located in downtown Traverse City, across from West Grand Traverse Bay. Room rates start at $349 + taxes and fees Hotel Indigo offers onsite parking, proximity to the public beach and allows pets to stay for a fee. To book, call (231) 932-0500

Hotel Indigo

The closest airport to our venue and Downtown Traverse City.

Cherry Capital Airport

Approximately a (2) hour drive from Traverse City, but does offer some additional direct flights, as well as sometimes lower rates.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Travel

A Guide to Our Favorite Corner of Northern Michigan

NoMi 101

• Drive the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive (two of our favorite couples got engaged here!)• Bike along the Leelanau Trail or one of the many "TART" trails• Kayak- we recommend Lake Leelanau or Glen Lake• Visit the Sleeping Bear Dunes (the Dunes Hiking Trail is incredible but not for those without cardiovascular endurance... speaking from personal experience)• Explore Fishtown in Leland• Taste some of the world's finest wines at a winery or two (or three....four.... there are many shuttles that can be hired!) (recommendations for wineries below)• Browse the many shops in Suttons Bay, Traverse City, Leland or Glen Arbor (Kelsea's faves: Poppy Things in Suttons Bay, Imagine That Eclectic Art &amp; Gifts in Glen Arbor, Two Fish Gallery and Goodness on Main in Leland, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons in TC)• Whenever you can, take the scenic route• See one of Michigan's best light houses: Mission Point Lighthouse• Golf at one of Jay's favorite courses: Manitou Passage Golf Club

An autumn getaway to Northport in 2020

D R I N K

• J+K's Favorite Winery: Bower's Harbor VineyardWine rec: Otis (white wine blend)• Bonobo: go for the wine, stay for the views!Wine rec: Cabernet Franc• Peninsula CellarsWine rec: Kroupa Orchards White Cherry Wine• Chateau ChantalWine rec: Bubbly Cherry• Brengman BrothersWine rec: 2022 Plagiarize Red Blend• Hop Lot Brewing CompanyDrink rec: "NOT SOURY ‘BOUT THAT" mango &amp; passion fruit sour• Suttons Bay Ciders: if you're lucky, Gordie will be there and ready for you to throw his frisbee!Drink rec: Sidra-LaPeño

One of the last (and best) stops at the 2019 WOMP Mac n' Cheese Fest

E A T

• Blue Tractor Barbeque: get the pickle chips• Firefly Restaurant• The Filling Station Microbrewery: the best place for pizza• Artisan Waterfront Restaurant &amp; Tavern: located at the Delamar, one of the best dining experiences we've ever had• Gilchrist Farm Winery &amp; Restaurant• Rare Bird Brewpub

Driving along thePierce Stocking Scenic Drive in 2017

S W E E T S

• Barb's Bakery: get the cinnamon twists!• Dalzell Dairy• Grocer's Daughter Chocolate Shop• 9 bean rows: artisan pastries &amp; breakfast sandwiches

Kelsea & Jay

Kelsea & Jay

Our Story

It all started with a seating chart...