This is the time of year when many newly engaged couples are selecting a wedding location and beginning the planning process. Christi Dupre, a photographer, publisher and most recently mother of a Mackinac Island bride, has helped numerous couples over the years plan their wedding on Mackinac Island. She’s here to give you the inside …
Jake and Elizabeth Landuyt never expected to have their first dance at Mackinac Island’s Mission Point Resort. They didn’t imagine that their guests would enjoy food prepared by the Mackinac Island Yacht Club, cooked at the Island House Hotel and served on dishes from the Pink Pony. But when smoke from a nearby fire disrupted …
Horse-drawn carriages and gorgeous Victorian architecture are some of the distinctive characteristics that make Mackinac Island a popular destination for fairy tale weddings. It also doesn’t hurt that Mackinac Island is home to some of the country’s most picturesque wedding venues. From the porch of the stately Grand Hotel to the Great Lawn of Mission …
6 historic, picturesque Mackinac Island wedding venues in Michigan’s first state park Read More »
From its historic churches and quaint places to stay in town to the stunning Victorian architecture of homes and cottages atop the bluffs, Mackinac Island oozes charm. The 19th-century look makes it feel like you’re walking through yesteryear. That sense is especially strong when passing by Ste. Anne’s or the Little Stone Church. Only about …
Churches of Mackinac Island: 350 years of historic beauty Read More »
It’s no coincidence that the time-traveling love story “Somewhere in Time” was filmed on Mackinac Island. After all, what better place to experience a romantic trip to the past! In a sense, visiting Mackinac Island is like going back in time. Maybe that’s why “Somewhere in Time” has become such a cult classic over the …
Many Places of Mackinac Island: Somewhere in Time Gazebo Read More »
The venues are exceedingly gorgeous. The photo ops exceptionally stunning. The food exquisitely prepared. Mackinac Island weddings are special in so many ways. Yet, in some ways, they’re just like weddings everywhere else. Take the musical entertainment, for example. Like the typical wedding, receptions on Mackinac Island often feature classic songs earlier in the night …
Certain dates tend to become popular times for couples to get married. Perhaps the most popular wedding date of all time was July 7, 2007 – or 07/07/07 – when tens of thousands of couples got hitched, hoping triple sevens would bless their marriage with a triple dose of good luck. The year 2020 is …
5 reasons fairytale weddings on Mackinac Island are real Read More »
Labor Day has come and gone. But that doesn’t mean summer fun is done. Literally. Summer doesn’t end until late September, according to the calendar. And even after that, there’s still more than a month left for the two of you to visit Mackinac Island and make more memories in 2019. In some ways, this …
Summer lovin’s not over, yet! Escape to Mackinac Island for romantic getaway Read More »
When you think of Mackinac Island, what word comes to mind? Breathtaking? Surrounded by water within sight of the Mackinac Bridge, Mackinac Island offers stunning sights all the way around. Relaxing? On Mackinac Island you can leave your fast-paced life behind. Cars aren’t even allowed. Fudge? Mmm, world-famous Mackinac Island fudge! Heather Passariello has been …
These are the most popular words to describe Mackinac Island Read More »
It’s Bridal Show Season! From Washington, D.C. to Atlanta to Denver, wedding expos are on the calendar to kick off the new year. And, no wonder, because seven of the nine most popular days for couples to get engaged are just before and during the holidays. In fact, one of every six engagements happen …
6 unique aspects of destination weddings on Mackinac Island Read More »
The jewel of the Great Lakes. Enjoy beautiful vistas, shopping, and carriage rides during the day, and watch the city transform at night with its happening music and bar scene. Mackinac Island has something for everyone.
Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau
7274 Main Street
Mackinac Island, MI 49757
(906) 847-3783
www.mackinacisland.org
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