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Travel

Our Ceremony and reception will be held at Studio D2D in Grand Rapids, MI. Below you will find hotel recommendations, fun activities and places to go in the city, as well as directions from the hotels to the venue.

Directions

Accommodations

Hampton Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Downtown

433 Dudley Pl NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Very central to downtown area and only 6 minutes away from the wedding venue! This hotel block is offering 15% off best rate at time of booking. This savings only works if you order through the link below and not if you call the hotel, as they have updated their room block system.

Best Western

2725 Buchanan Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49548

This hotel is 6 minutes south of the venue and 9 minutes away from city center. The are very reasonably priced and you can book directly through the link below. It is blocked from 4/10-4/14 but you can book for any dates in that range. All rooms must be booked by March 12th.

The Grand Castle

2655 Grand Castle Blvd, Grandville, MI 49418

This is quite literally what it sounds like! It is a large castle in the Grand Rapids area, where you can book a room for the weekend. It is affordable and 8 minutes from the venue, door to door! It is an apartment building but they have many rooms available for rent through Airbnb and VRBO.

Things To Do

Food

Food & Drink

Founder's Brewing Co

235 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Local brewhouse with a great tap list that has something for everyone!

Rockwell Republic

45 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Great food spot right downtown with lots to do!

San Chez A Tapas Bistro

38 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

An amazing tapas restaurant with a great bar selection - also in the heart of downtown!

Outdoor

Outdoor & Nature

Fredrick Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park

1000 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Sprawling botanical gardens with diverse sculptures hosting indoor art as well!

John Ball Zoo

1300 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Home to 2000+ animals, this seasonal parks boasts a funicular ride, plus penguin and parakeet feeding!

Gerald R Ford Presidential Museum

303 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

This museum tells Ford's life story using artifacts, interactive exhibits and a replica of the Oval Office!

Grand Rapids Public Museum

272 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

History and science museum with exhibits on 3 floors, plus a 1928 carousel, theater, and planetarium!

Grand Haven

112 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417

For those looking to venture further out for a longer adventure, this is the perfect beach town for great food, shopping and so much more!

Holland

2 E 8th St, Holland, MI 49423

Great little town a bit further out but a great day trip if you have the time!