Set along the shores of Walloon Lake, Cassidy and Chris’s summer wedding at Hotel Walloon was an intimate, joy-filled celebration rooted in Northern Michigan’s natural beauty. With 110 guests gathered beneath a lakeside tent, the day felt effortless, personal, and deeply connected to place.
Planned as a full-service experience, the celebration balanced elevated design with relaxed hospitality—allowing the couple and their guests to be fully present from start to finish.
Cassidy and Chris’s wedding at Hotel Walloon in Petoskey, Michigan is a beautiful example of how thoughtful planning and a strong sense of place can elevate an intimate celebration. Set along the shores of Walloon Lake, their summer wedding welcomed 110 guests for a relaxed yet refined experience that felt both personal and effortless.
Designed as a full-service planning experience, this celebration required careful coordination across multiple elements—from a lakeside tented reception to detailed vendor collaboration and seamless event flow. Our role was to manage the logistics behind the scenes while preserving the ease and warmth that defined the day.
Hotel Walloon offered a timeless Northern Michigan backdrop, blending classic charm with understated elegance. The natural surroundings shaped the design and pacing of the celebration, allowing guests to move comfortably between moments while staying connected to the setting.
For couples considering a Petoskey or Northern Michigan wedding, this event highlights the value of full-service planning—especially for tented, destination-style celebrations where details, timing, and guest experience matter deeply. When handled with intention, lakeside weddings can feel both elevated and inviting, allowing couples to be fully present while every detail is thoughtfully cared for.
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