Sundance & the Secret Garden

Wedding Celebration

Arrival

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Dinner, Special Dances & Toasts

Dancing!

Our Wedding

Our Story

Book your stay in advance!

The St Joseph area is a popular travel destination during the summers. Many hotels and rental homes are already booking up for the weekend of July 18th, 2026. Be sure to book your overnight stay in advance. AirBnb and VRBO also have many options available for those looking to stay the entire weekend!

AirBnb

Make a weekend out of it! There are plenty of homes available to rent in the area. Follow this link to view the <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/s/St.-Joseph--MI/homes?refinement_paths%5B%5D=%2Fhomes&amp;place_id=ChIJXY1k7wXFEIgRvVjREA864a4&amp;location=St.+Joseph%2C+MI&amp;checkin=2026-07-17&amp;checkout=2026-07-19&amp;date_picker_type=calendar&amp;adults=4&amp;children=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AirBnbs</a>.

VRBO

Check out the <a href="https://www.vrbo.com/search?destination=Saint%20Joseph%2C%20Michigan%2C%20United%20States%20of%20America&amp;regionId=9922&amp;latLong=42.10812%2C-86.481308&amp;flexibility=0_DAY&amp;d1=2026-07-17&amp;startDate=2026-07-17&amp;d2=2026-07-19&amp;endDate=2026-07-19&amp;adults=4&amp;typeaheadCollationId=d99242fa-9fe8-4be1-b72a-804d99884089&amp;sort=RECOMMENDED&amp;theme=&amp;userIntent=&amp;semdtl=&amp;categorySearch=" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VRBO</a> homes available here.

Hotels

Comfort Suites Stevensville - St. Joseph

Rodeway Inn Saint Joseph

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites St. Joseph Stevensville

Baymont by Wyndham St. Joseph/Stevensville

Tru by Hilton Saint Joseph

The Inn At Harbor Shores

Accommodations

Silver Beach County Park

Lighthouse Point

Tiscornia Park - St. Joseph

Silver Harbor Brewing Company

Silver Beach Pizza

Buck Burgers & Brew

Plank's Tavern on the Water

Things to Do

Charlotte Balkus

Hunter Sauserman

Jessica Trease

Zach Frane

Hana Ostrander

Ben Purdy

Cassidy Calmeyn

Collin Goebel

Courtney Ostrander

Dylan Pressler

Cleo Kirkton

Josiah Kirkton

Wedding Party

Registry

What should I wear?

First and foremost, wear what you feel most confident in! The dress code is semi-formal garden party attire. Bold, fun colors, florals and textures are encouraged! Suit &amp; tie not required!

Is it indoors or outdoors?

The ceremony and cocktail hour will be held outside, weather permitting. Dinner and dancing will be held inside the venue.

What's for dinner?

There will be a fruit and cheese platter available during cocktail hour, and an Italian pasta buffet will be served for dinner.

Is it open bar?

Yes! We will have an assortment of beers, wines, and mixed drinks as well as a few signature cocktails. Soda, water, and iced tea will also be available.

Are kids invited?

We hope you understand that our wedding will be an adults-only occasion. We love your little ones, but we've decided to keep our special day limited to adult guests only.

Where is the ceremony and reception?

Both the ceremony and reception will be held at the same location.

Can I leave my car overnight?

Yes, all cars may be left in the lot overnight but must be picked up by 10am the next morning.

Gallery

kirktonwedding.com

Shelby & Ross

Shelby & Ross

Registry

In lieu of a traditional wedding registry, we've opted to create a honeymoon fund. Instead of physical gifts, consider contributing towards our adventures in Costa Rica. Thank you so much!