COVID

We require that all guests (who are old enough to be eligible) are fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19.

Since the Michigan League is part of the University of Michigan campus, we must also follow certain COVID-related rules. All guests must fill in the ResponsiBLUE Questionnaire (guest.responsiblue.umich.edu) when entering Michigan League property. See the ResponsiBLUE FAQs if you have any questions.

Masks are encouraged, but no longer required, on campus.

Parking near the Michigan League

Parking is available in the Fletcher Street parking structure (Google Maps), which is about 300 feet north-east of the Michigan League building. There are two ramps on the east side of Fletcher Street: take the one on the right, going down, marked "PERMIT PARKING". There will be a parking attendant with a list of guest names who will give you a (prepaid) permit.

Timeline

5pm | Guests arrive in the Michigan League courtyard

Champagne

5:30pm | Ceremony

5:45pm | Cocktails and appetizers

7pm | Dinner begins in ballroom (second floor)

8pm | Bar opens

Cake and dancing

11pm | Bar closes

12am | End of celebrations at the Michigan League...

Additional information

Dress code: Wear what you feel good in. We expect most people will wear semi-formal/dressy casual clothing.

Weather: Typical weather in late June in Ann Arbor is highs of 80 F, lows of 60 F (highs of 26 C, lows of 16 C). In case of rain, the ceremony and cocktail hour will be held inside the Michigan League in the Hussey Ballroom.

Getting to Ann Arbor

By plane. Detroit airport (DTW) is a 30-minute car ride from Ann Arbor. A taxi from the airport to town is metered and usually costs $60-70. The Michigan Flyer AirRide is a direct shuttle service, every 1-2 hours, between the airport (both terminals) and downtown Ann Arbor for $20 one-way.

By car. See Google Maps for directions. Ann Arbor is about 4 hours from Waterloo, ON and about 4 hours from Indianapolis, IN.

Getting around Ann Arbor

• We often rent Spin electric scooters to get around.

• There is plenty of metered street parking downtown, as well as several lots. For details, see https://www.a2dda.org/getting-around/drive.

• In our experience, Uber/Lyft are hit-and-miss.

Our favorite places in and around Ann Arbor

• University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA). Fantastic range of art and entry is free.
  https://umma.umich.edu
  525 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109.

• Zingerman's Deli. Specialty food store with bakery, deli, and cheese counter. Must-visit if you like food. You can also get sandwiches (Paul's favorite is the #18 Georgia Reuben; Marie-Sarah's, #246 Soy Vey) and potato salad!
  https://www.zingermansdeli.com
  422 Detroit St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104.

• Ann Arbor Farmers Market. Fresh produce, breads, meats, cheese, flowers, and more every Saturday until 3pm.
  https://www.a2gov.org/departments/Parks-Recreation/parks-places/farmers-market/pages/default.aspx
  315 Detroit St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104.

• Nichols Arboretum. Gardens and walking trails. Open every day from sunrise til sunset, free entry.
  https://mbgna.umich.edu/nichols-arboretum
  Entrance on Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI.

• Matthaei Botanical Gardens. You'll need a car to get here. Gardens, conservatory, and walking trails. It also has picnic tables.
  https://mbgna.umich.edu/matthaei-botanical-gardens
  1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.

• The Boro/The Boro To Go. You'll need a car to get here. Everything we've eaten and drank from here has been outstanding. You could get a pizza to go and bring it to the nearby Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Definitely reserve ahead if you want to eat in.
  https://www.thedixboroproject.com/about-boro-dining / https://www.thedixboroproject.com/about-boro-togo
  5400 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.

There are many places to stay in Ann Arbor. Here are a few in central Ann Arbor, within walking distance of the wedding venue.

Bell Tower Hotel

• https://belltowerhotel.com

• 3-minute walk to the Michigan League.

• The hotel has set aside some king, queen, and two-double rooms for the nights of Friday, 24 June and Saturday, 25 June. These are $229+tax per night. Use the group code LACHGRUB. Please book before 24 May 2022.

• Parking is $20 per day, valet only.

Graduate Hotel

• https://www.graduatehotels.com/ann-arbor

• 5-minute walk to the Michigan League.

• We stayed here in September 2020 when we visited Ann Arbor together for the first time.

• The hotel has set aside some king and two-queen rooms for the nights of Friday, 24 June and Saturday, 25 June. These are $289+tax (two-queen) or $309+tax (king) per night. Use this link to book.

• Parking is $30 per day.

Inn at the Michigan League

• https://inn.studentlife.umich.edu

• Unfortunately, this tiny hotel in the same building as our wedding venue has no more availability. However, we did manage to reserve the last 4 available rooms (3 king rooms and 1 two-double room for $165+tax per night) for the nights of Friday, 24 June and Saturday, 25 June. We would like to offer these rooms to guests with children, mobility issues, or other special considerations first. If you'd like one of these rooms, please contact us directly and we will transfer the reservation to you!

• Parking is free.

More ideas

• https://www.annarbor.org/hotels

• https://www.booking.com/city/us/ann-arbor.html

See here for charitable donations and our wedding registry.

Questions? Send us a message at us@mariesarahandpaul.com.