Things To Do
J & J Eaton Place
Start your morning off right by stopping in to Eaton Place! This breakfast dinner is at the heart of Charlotte, and is rolling out omelets, pancakes, pies, and other comfort food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Fifth String Food Truck
“Specializing in poutine and anything they'll let us put into a sandwich. Food is a lot like song; it tells stories and connects people. It's both a tradition and something new everyday.” Check out their facebook closer to the wedding to see where you can get some of the best poutine and sandwiches in the area! This food truck is owned by a friend of the grooms, and has been a fun date night option for the couple!
Eaton Rapids Craft Company
If the perfect evening involves spending time with friends along the Grand River, with your favorite drink in hand and laughter in the air, we’ve got good news for you. Eaton Rapids Craft Company is about to become your favorite place to hang out when you’re in town for our wedding. This well-loved American gastropub is always a fan favorite of the bride and groom!
BlackDog Coffee
This local coffee shop is for the betterment and the development of the community. They are constantly active in the area by supporting improvement projects and events, providing space for the community to come together and connect, and keep their ingredients locally based supporting other Michigan businesses if not made in house. Katie would spend many afternoons grabbing a coffee to go, and taking a stroll to the local pottery shop.
Your Creative Escape
If you want to let your artistic side show, stop in to this lovely family own pottery painting studio! This spot has been like a second home for Katie and her son, and they always are excited for new faces! (If you turn in a project, let the bride or groom know so we can pick it up and ship it to you)
Grand River Brewery - Jackson
If you are up for a short drive, check out this lovely little pub, and the meeting place of the bride and groom!
Meckley’s Flavor Fruit Farm
A date night favorite of the couple! This is where the couple would go for date nights, spending hours playing card games, having endless conversation, and raving over the treats they got that day. Enjoy a wide selection of pastries and other treats, or head upstairs to their hard cider barn. A locally loved treasure!
American Fifth Spirits
Visit the first ever distillery in Lansing, Michigan! American Fifth Spirits a space where people come to celebrate, discover, and take a load off. And only with the best, in-house, high-quality handcrafted spirits and cocktails. Many date nights have been celebrated here. The Bride’s go to drink is a Salted Caramel Sip. The Groom’s go to is an Old Fashioned.
