Travel Note
Our wedding is during peak season for Northern Michigan. We STRONGLY recommend booking your place now to ensure you have a place to stay. We recommend flying into Traverse City (Cherry Capital Airport), renting a car, and staying in either Petoskey, Boyne City, or Walloon Lake (limited lodging).
House Or Rental
We put together a spreadsheet of great Airbnb options. Reach out to us with questions regarding location, etc.! If you want to search for your own airbnb there are options in Petoskey, and Boyne City. There are options on Walloon Lake but they are limited, and can be quite expensive.
Hotel
A little on the pricier side but this beautiful little hotel is right on Walloon Lake and is next to the ceremony and reception location. They also have their Check out Barrel Back or Walloon Lake Inn for a bite to eat and a drink.
Hotel
ROOM BLOCK: 10 Rooms available for our wedding guests. Price: $319 per night. Dates : 7/25-7/28 Book using the link by clicking the view button below. Do not book through the hotel's normal website. This hotel is located in Petoskey, MI, a 10 minute drive to the wedding venue, and a 4 minute drive(or 30 minute walk) to downtown Petoskey.
Hotel
Located about a 10 minute drive from the ceremony. The hotel here is at the base of the slopes at Boyne Mountain. Lots of activities here including golfing, disc golf, horseback riding, and many more.
Hotel
ROOM BLOCK: Our cheap(er) option. Call the hotel to book: 231-347-4193 and mention the "Richards/Thomas Wedding" to get our room block rate. Room block dates: 7/25-7/27 (2 nights) Total Price: $448 + tax Book by June 9th! After that the room block closes
Hotel
This historic hotel is located in downtown Petoskey with plenty of dining options around and things to do. Located right off of lake Michigan and a 14 minute drive to the ceremony/reception.
Travel Note
The hotel options listed above are not budget friendly. There are PLENTY of other hotel options in Petoskey and Boyne City that are close to the city centers, within a 15 minute drive of the wedding, and much more affordable. We recommend searching "hotel" in Google Maps to view all of the options in Petoskey, and Boyne City to see all the options. Just a reminder, book your lodging ASAP! Places will become fully booked.
Flight
About 1 hr away from Walloon Lake. Closest larger airport.
Flight
Fly to Detroit if you don't mind the extra driving. Great city to add an extra day to explore!
Travel Note
RIDE SHARE: There is no Uber and Lyft available in the area of our wedding! CAR RENTAL: We do recommend renting a car. Both the Traverse City and Detroit airports have car rental options upon your arrival. Book ahead! If you have decided to fly in to Detroit you will surely need to rent a car in order to drive up to Northern Michigan. OTHER TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS: Up North Rides Taxi Service, Airport Shuttle and Transportation service By appointment: (231)-350-1248 Blue Lakes By The Bay Private luxury car services (231)-932-1065 A Reliable Ride Dean (231)-881-6128 Little Traverse Tours and Taxi Judy (231) 375-4508