How to host your small wedding in downtown Clarkston Michigan![]() Clarkston offers a few options to fit the bill for your small wedding. Let's keep it simple shall we? We can meet at Depot park, where you can reserve the gazebo to assure private use. Here is where you will have your intimate wedding ceremony. Afterwards you can use the park for some really great pictures. Head just up the street to where you have a few options to celebrate over dinner or drinks, check out Honcho for the best coffee and taco's around, or maybe the Woodshop to celebrate over a pizza and beer, last up is the Fed, where you can reserve the vault for your private dining experience, any of these spots offer a great option to celebrate your new marriage with your closest family and friends. Small wedding destination, Holly Michigan![]() Historic Holly Michigan offers quite a few options for hosting your small wedding. The historic Holly Hotel...not a hotel anymore, is an upscale restaurant with first class service and food. The Holly Hotel offers an elopement wedding package that offers an all inclusive wedding package, and you can add on guests to this amazing wedding deal. The Holly Vault is also located in downtown Holly, it offers 3 unique sites for weddings, currently, they have set up an outdoor tent to allow you to host your wedding with all your family and friends while following the state mandated guidelines for weddings. But what if you want to keep your small wedding short, sweet and very simple? I've got you covered, let's meet at a local park where you can exchange vows and sign your marriage license, after that you can head across the street to Northern Oak Brewery to grab a pint and cheers to your marriage! Holly has a lot to offer with its picturesque battle alley, lovely downtown shops and friendly community. Your small wedding will be a memory that last forever, why not make it picture perfect in Holly.
The Holly Hotel in downtown Holly offers an amazing elopement package!
For $500 you are provided: -the space for your ceremony -my services as your officiant -bouquet and boutonnière -dinner for two with champagne or wine *you can add dinner for any additional guests The Holly Hotel is a upscale restaurant rich in history and the setting is warm and romantic. Kate is their event coordinator and she is such a kind person, sure to help you with all the details of your day. Simply call Holly Hotel to reserve your date and they will hire me and I'll be in touch with you shortly to talk through the details of the ceremony and the day. Now, can we talk about her dress and floral crown! I mean look at her joy - you can see it! Such a beautiful couple, inside and out. ![]() While Michigan is suffering the coldest few days ever, think -42... yeah, that's cold. But it was warm and cozy inside Cupcakes and Kisses in Downtown Holly! I had the pleasure of meeting a lovely couple inside this charming little café, where we grabbed a coffee and a sweet treat before proceeding with their Justice of the Peace Signing Ceremony. The intimate and personal nature of this setting perfectly encapsulates what makes these ceremonies so special. As a Justice of the Peace wedding officiant, my role is to ensure that the legalities of the marriage are properly handled, but it’s so much more than that. I get to witness one of the most important moments in a couple’s life. In this case, the couple's young son stood by their side, and two close friends served as witnesses. The look of joy and love in their eyes as they said their vows was heartwarming and profound. Justice of the Peace ceremonies are perfect for couples who prefer a simple, no-frills approach to their wedding. These ceremonies are legally binding and recognized, yet they can be as personalized and meaningful as any grand affair. Whether it’s a quick signing in a cozy café, a small gathering in a park, or a private moment at home, these ceremonies provide flexibility and intimacy that many couples cherish. On that freezing Michigan day, the warmth inside Cupcakes and Kisses wasn’t just from the heaters or the coffee. It came from the genuine happiness of two people committing their lives to each other. The simple words, "I do," spoken in the presence of their son and friends, held a weight and significance that cut through the cold outside. Being a Justice of the Peace officiant allows me to facilitate these beautiful moments. It's a reminder that love and commitment are what truly matter, no matter the setting. Whether it’s in a grand ballroom or a cozy café on a freezing day, the essence of a wedding lies in the love shared between two people. For couples considering a Justice of the Peace ceremony, know that it can be whatever you want it to be. It's about making your day special in a way that resonates with you. And as your officiant, I am here to help make that happen, ensuring your marriage is not only legal but also memorable and heartfelt. All Saints Chapel in Howell Michigan Wedding ElopementRachel and Jeremy were such kind and warm people, it was a joy to spend time with them. They chose to have an intimate wedding ceremony at the All Saints Chapel in Howell. First let me tell you a bit about this chapel. It is originally built in the 1800's and it is beautiful on the inside and out. The wonderful coordinator was great to work with. She assisted with streaming the music, getting the processional in order and sending people down the aisle. Not every wedding venue offers a coordinator, so this was a great service to have, it truly makes the day so much easier to enjoy. Jeremy and Rachel chose to keep the ceremony simple and sweet. They exchanged wedding vows and rings and I was able to intertwine their love story into the wedding ceremony. They have been together for 10 years and January 11th they made it legal, surrounded by loving family and friends their love was beautiful to see.
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