The year was 2018. During a charity event in Northern Michigan, two local ladies met for the first time. This connection would set events in motion that would culminate in the wedding of their two family members only a few years later.

After much conversation that evening, Jordan’s aunt and Tyler’s mom had put their heads together to set the kids up on a blind date. Jordan had just recently finished law school in Chicago and had moved back home to study for the Michigan bar, while Tyler had put down roots in Northern Michigan, purchasing a house and establishing himself in the family business. Jordan and Tyler agreed to meet for drinks one late December evening downtown Traverse City, only to discover that they weren’t total strangers after all. The two of them had been acquainted in high school, when Tyler dated one of Jordan’s friends. As their conversation continued into the night, Jordan found herself happily losing track of time - and drinks, as Tyler noted with some amusement. The two of them were enjoying each other's company so much, in fact, that 2am came before they knew it. The end of that night was just the beginning for Jordan and Tyler.

55 months of late dates and deep conversations later, on the lawn of Mackinac Island's famed Mission Point resort, Jordan would walk down the aisle to meet Tyler, surrounded by an outpouring of emotion and support from family and friends.

The day's festivities began on the great lawn of the Resort with shimmering Lake Huron as the backdrop, and continued into the warm evening on the Promenade Deck, overlooking the water as the sun sank into the pale pink horizon. Mackinac Island's idyllic charm was evident in special touches throughout the day, from complimentary carriage transportation for guests, to the nostalgic smells and sounds in the air.

Venue: Mission Point Resort, Mackinac Island

Hair & Makeup: Lakeside Spa and Salon, Mission Point Resort

Coordinator: Jen Lehman