Event Details

Celebration Guide

Everything for the celebration is gathered here, including the main event schedule, venue details, and any invitation-specific plans.

Ceremony & Reception

RSVP opens May 25, 2026

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When

Saturday, September 5, 2026

Ceremony at 4:00 PM, with the celebration continuing until 11:00 PM (EDT)

Please arrive by 3:30 PM so everyone is seated before the ceremony begins. Cocktail hour runs from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM, followed by the reception in the Great Hall.

Where

Pine Knob Golf Club, The Mansion

5580 Waldon Rd, Village of Clarkston, MI 48348 Open Map

Ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing all take place at the Mansion, so once you arrive there is no need to travel between events.

Guest Notes

Cocktail attire is perfect for the day.

Parking is on-site, and complimentary valet will greet guests at the Mansion entrance and handle parking nearby at no extra cost.

If you need hotel options, driving notes, or weekend planning help, the Travel Guide has everything in one place.

Invitation-Specific Events Wedding Shower and Rehearsal Dinner details appear here when they are included on your invitation.

Wedding Shower

When

Sunday, June 7, 2026

11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (EDT)

Brunch begins at 11:00 AM and wraps up around 1:00 PM.

Where

Vinny's Pizzeria

Bay City, Michigan

A smaller brunch setting for invited guests ahead of the main wedding weekend.

Guest Notes

Some invitations include a casual pre-wedding brunch celebration ahead of the main wedding weekend.

Wedding Shower

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When

Sunday, June 7, 2026

11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (EDT)

A relaxed pre-wedding gathering ahead of the main celebration weekend.

Where

Vinny's Pizzeria

160 Uptown Dr, Bay City, MI 48708 Open Map

Brunch, drinks, and time together all take place here.

Guest Notes

This is a casual brunch celebration for invited guests before the wedding weekend gets underway.

Please RSVP through the shower section if your invitation includes it.

Rehearsal Dinner

When

Friday, September 4, 2026

5:30 PM to 7:00 PM (EDT)

Dinner, drinks, and a quieter start to the wedding weekend.

Where

Union Woodshop

Clarkston, Michigan

Hosted in downtown Clarkston the night before the wedding.

Guest Notes

Some invitations include a Friday evening dinner and drinks gathering the night before the wedding.

Rehearsal Dinner

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When

Friday, September 4, 2026

5:30 PM to 7:00 PM (EDT)

A quieter invitation-only evening with dinner, drinks, and speeches before the wedding day.

Where

Union Woodshop

18 S Main St, Village of Clarkston, MI 48346 Open Map

The full evening takes place here in downtown Clarkston.

Guest Notes

Smart casual is perfect for the evening.

This is an invitation-only dinner for close family and friends the night before the wedding.

Please RSVP through the rehearsal dinner section if your invitation includes it.

Invitation-Specific Day of Details General previews are available now. Full day-of schedules and private timing reveal on August 6, 2026, after the RSVP deadline.

Hair & Makeup Schedule

When

Saturday Morning

Before the ceremony

Timed appointments and prep reminders will appear here for invited bridesmaids and family.

Where

Pine Knob Mansion

Bridal Suite, Bridal Wing

Timed appointments and prep reminders for the Bridal Suite will appear in the full details.

Guest Notes

This section covers the morning styling plan for invited bridesmaids and family.

Appointment order, prep notes, and what to bring will appear in the full details.

Groomsmen Details

When

Saturday Afternoon

Before the ceremony

Arrival timing and final meetup guidance will appear here for invited groomsmen.

Where

Pine Knob Mansion

Groomsmen Den

Final meetup timing and arrival guidance for the Groomsmen Den will appear in the full details.

Guest Notes

This section covers the pre-ceremony meetup plan for invited groomsmen.

Suit reminders and the final checklist will appear in the full details.

Family & Friends Photos

When

After the Ceremony

Through cocktail hour

Photo group timing will run through cocktail hour for invited family and friends.

Where

Venue Courtyard Area

Gathering guidance will be shared closer to the wedding day.

Guest Notes

This section covers photo group timing for invited family and friends after the ceremony.

Where to wait and how the list will move will appear in the full details.

Invitation-Specific Day of Details

Hair & Makeup Schedule

When

Saturday, 9:00 AM to 12:45 PM

Katy: Hair at 10:00 AM with Janelle; makeup at 11:30 AM with Sarah.
Allie: Makeup at 10:00 AM with Sarah; hair at 11:30 AM with Olivia.
Alyssa: Hair at 9:15 AM with Janelle; makeup at 11:30 AM with Makeup Artist 2.
Anastasia: Makeup at 10:45 AM with Makeup Artist 2; hair at 11:45 AM with Janelle.
Cecilia: Makeup at 10:00 AM with Makeup Artist 2; hair at 11:30 AM with Bree.
Debra: Makeup at 9:15 AM with Sarah; hair at 11:00 AM with Janelle.
Olivia: Hair at 9:15 AM with Bree; makeup at 10:45 AM with Sarah.
Pam: Makeup at 9:15 AM with Makeup Artist 2; hair at 10:45 AM with Bree.
Skyla: Hair at 10:00 AM with Bree; makeup at 12:15 PM with Makeup Artist 2.

Arrive at the Mansion by 9:00 AM. Styling wraps at 12:45 PM, followed by getting-ready photos and lunch.

Where

Pine Knob Mansion

Bridal Suite, Bridal Wing

Hair and makeup will take place in the Bridal Suite of the Bridal Wing inside the Mansion.

Guest Notes

Arrive with dry hair and keep your dress, shoes, jewelry, and day-of accessories nearby.

Getting-ready photography begins at 1:00 PM, lunch is at 2:00 PM, and everyone should be fully dressed by 2:20 PM.

Please be ready a few minutes before each assigned appointment so the morning stays on schedule.

Groomsmen Details

When

Saturday

12:00 PM - Be on-site for the remainder of the day.
1:00 PM - Lunch.
2:00 PM - Getting-ready photography and dressing begin.
2:20 PM - Fully dressed and ready.
2:55 PM - Groom-side garden family photos.
3:45 PM - Wedding party ceremony lineup.

The venue opens at 9:00 AM, but the day-of arrival deadline for groomsmen is noon.

Where

Pine Knob Mansion

Groomsmen Den

Meet up in the Mansion's Groomsmen Den before photos and final pre-ceremony moments.

Guest Notes

Bring your solid black Generation Tux suit, plain white dress shirt, black tie, butter yellow pocket square, black belt, and polished black cap-toe oxfords.

This is the day-of meetup plan for invited groomsmen before the ceremony begins.

Reception lineup is at 5:35 PM after cocktail hour.

Family & Friends Photos

When

Saturday

2:30 PM - Bride-side garden family photos.
2:55 PM - Groom-side garden family photos.
4:40 PM - Immediate-family portraits at the ceremony venue.
5:00 PM - Bride and groom portraits.

Use the time for the side or grouping that applies to you and arrive five minutes early.

Where

Garden and Ceremony Grounds

Pre-ceremony family groups meet in the garden. Immediate family should remain at the ceremony venue when guests exit to the patio.

Guest Notes

This section is for invited family and friends included in formal photo groupings before or after the ceremony.

Please be on deck five minutes before your group's call and stay close until the photographer releases you.

The immediate-family list includes each set of parents, both sets of parents together, siblings, and the full immediate family.

Wedding Party Guide

Wedding Palette

A quick visual guide to the romantic garden tones tying the florals, candlelight, and wedding party attire together.

Ivory#F4EDE2

Butter#EFCD71

Peach#F1CAA8

Blush#E8BEB8

Sage#BCC8AE

Bridesmaid Attire

Butter yellow matte satin floor-length dress, gold or pearl jewelry, and nude heels.

Core

Butter yellow matte satin floor-length dress from Birdy Grey.

This is the only Birdy Grey requirement so everyone matches the same butter shade.

Browse approved dress styles

Finish

Jewelry: Gold or pearl pieces you already own, or anything you like from anywhere.

Shoes: Nude heels.

Reference

Butter yellow matte satin floor-length bridesmaid dress inspiration

Gold jewelry inspiration with drop earrings

Pearl jewelry inspiration with delicate necklace

Nude ankle-strap sandal inspiration with a slim toe strap and stiletto heel

Groomsmen Attire

Solid black Generation Tux suit, plain white dress shirt, black tie, butter yellow pocket square, and polished black cap-toe oxfords.

Core

Solid black suit from Generation Tux with a plain white dress shirt.

This is the only color direction to follow so the full lineup feels sharp, timeless, and coordinated.

Please keep the shirt plain white with no pattern, contrast trim, or color accents.

Finish

Tie: Solid black tie.

Pocket square: Butter yellow from Birdy Grey.

Shoes: Polished black leather cap-toe oxfords.

Belt: Black leather with a silver buckle.

Keep the remaining details black, white, and silver so the butter yellow pocket square is the only color accent.

Reference

Black suit with a plain white dress shirt inspiration

Parents' Attire

Semi-formal, polished, and coordinated with the wedding palette.

Mothers

Choose a semi-formal floor-length or tea-length dress in a complementary neutral or muted tone from the wedding palette.

Fathers

Wear a black or very dark suit, plain white dress shirt, black or dark neutral tie, and black dress shoes.

Venue Snapshot

A Sneak Peek at Our Venue

A little history on our venue, along with pictures to give you a sense of where we will say our vows and celebrate our marriage.

Pine Knob Golf Club, The Mansion

Built in 1927 as the private estate of Colonel Sidney Dunn Waldon, former vice president of both Packard and Cadillac, Pine Knob Mansion was designed as a quiet retreat from city life.

Set high above the Clarkston landscape, the 19-room English manor still feels richly historic, with arched ceilings, stone walls, carved woodwork, stained glass, and other original details woven throughout the house.

Between the gardens, gazebo, library, Great Hall, and sweeping views in every direction, the property has the kind of atmosphere that feels both romantic and unmistakably Michigan.

The estate from above

From this view you can see the Mansion's high perch over the surrounding grounds, part of what gives Pine Knob its quiet retreat feel.

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Dinner & Drinks

The Wedding Menu

A full look at cocktail hour, dinner, dessert, and the bar.

Cocktail Hour & Dinner

4:30 PM

Passed hors d'oeuvres

Caprese skewers, spanakopita, and bourbon BBQ meatballs.

Dinner

Garden salad with balsamic vinaigrette.

Proteins: Grilled chicken Kopa and sirloin steak with fresh mushrooms in a burgundy sauce.

Pasta: Cavatappi with tomato-basil sauce.

Sides: Garlic mashed potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts, and seasonal vegetables.

Dinner service begins at 6:00 PM, with the main course around 6:30 PM.

Dessert

Chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin.

Cupcakes

Wedding, salted chocolate, lemon blueberry, and banana.

Cake cutting and dessert begin at 7:00 PM in the library.

Bar

Signature Drinks

La Mar Spritz: Vodka, Fresca, and lime.

Mansion Garden Mule: Vodka, lime, cucumber, mint, and ginger beer.

Full Bar

Wine: Chardonnay, cabernet, merlot, pinot grigio, and moscato.

Beer: Labatt Blue and Labatt Blue Light.

Spirits: Tito's vodka, Tanqueray gin, Captain Morgan rum, Jim Beam whiskey, scotch, and mixers.

Alcohol-free: Still water, sparkling water, and assorted sodas.

Bar service begins at 4:30 PM; last call is at 10:00 PM.

Wedding Day Guide

Wedding Day Timeline

Select any moment for a quick note about what is happening during that part of the day.

Hair & Makeup

9:00 AM-12:45 PM

If this part of the day applies to you, your private appointment schedule and Bridal Suite prep notes will appear here on August 6, 2026.

Hair & Makeup

9:00 AM-12:45 PM

Arrive at the Mansion by 9:00 AM. Follow the individual hair and makeup assignments in the private details above; final touches wrap at 12:45 PM.

Groomsmen Arrival

12:00 PM

If this part of the day applies to you, your private arrival timing, Groomsmen Den meetup details, and suit reminders will appear here on August 6, 2026.

Groomsmen Arrival

12:00 PM

Be on-site for the rest of the day. Lunch is at 1:00 PM, getting-ready photos begin at 2:00 PM, and everyone should be fully dressed by 2:20 PM.

Family Photos

From 2:30 PM

If you are included in formal family portraits, your group timing and gathering guidance will appear here on August 6, 2026.

Family Photos

2:30 PM, 2:55 PM & 4:40 PM

Bride-side garden photos begin at 2:30 PM, groom-side garden photos at 2:55 PM, and immediate-family portraits resume at the ceremony venue at 4:40 PM.

Wedding Ceremony

4:00 PM-4:30 PM