Mackinac Island Wedding Guide 2019 | Page 16

Grand Hotel Tea Garden The Wedding Ceremony W hen couples say “I do” on Mackinac Island, they can be assured of a magical rit- ual joining their two lives as one in a partnership of love. Having your ceremony on the Island makes it all the more distinctive and exclusive- ly your own. Perhaps you are look- ing to plan an outdoor wedding, or maybe you want a more traditional ceremony in a church. In either case, Mackinac offers exception- ally beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces for couples in love to create the occasion of their dreams, pro- viding the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable memory for family and friends! 16 Mackinac Island Wedding Guide Mackinac offers three notably unique churches and outdoor cer- emonies are permitted in many beautiful settings. Weddings held on State Park property are subject to a nominal permit fee. Call the State Park office for prices and locations at 906-847-3328. Located along beautiful tree lined Cadotte Avenue within blocks from Main Street is L ittle S tone C hurch . An active congrega- tion since 1904, this architectur- ally iconic church is a Mackinac Island and State of Michigan historical landmark. Steps away from Mackinac’s Grand Hotel and nestled adjacent to its Jewel Golf Course, Little Stone Church is both charming and romantic. Available for Christian weddings, vow renewals and baptism services of any denomination, the church is open from mid-May until early- October. The warmth and security of its sanctuary ensures that one’s important day is never threatened by inclement weather with the cel- ebration performed beneath the glow of the magnificent stained glass chancel window. With a maximum seating of 200, the thirty-minute service advocat- ing the living word of the Christian Faith is written specifically for Island weddings. The ceremony fee