Travel & Accommodations
Getting There
The closest airport is Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), a short drive to the wedding hotel and related venues. Rental cars are available at the airport from Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz/Dollar, National/Alamo.
Hotels
The Prince Conference Center and Hotel is the primary hotel for the wedding, based at Calvin University. Our group rate has expired, but rooms are still available for approx. $130/night. If you haven't visited before, it's a 15-min walk or 2-min drive from the church (Church of the Servant), a 10-minute drive from the reception venue (Paddock Place), and an 11-minute drive from the airport. Breakfast is included; there are double queen rooms available and some king rooms with sleeper sofas.
Our group rate at the Hampton Inn Downtown Grand Rapids for Friday 9/1 through Sunday 9/3 has also expired but rooms are available. This is closer to restaurants/nightlife, and about 1.5 miles from the reception venue (Paddock Place), a 12-minute drive to the church (Church of the Servant), and a 16-minute drive from the airport. Standard king or double queen rooms available. Breakfast is included.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the dress code for the wedding?
The wedding dress code is semiformal.
What time should I arrive for the ceremony?
Please arrive no later than 2:45pm on Saturday so that you can get a program, sign the guestbook and find your seat before we start promptly at 3pm.
Should I bring a gift to the wedding?
Please don't feel you need to bring a gift. If you would like to, you can check out our registry on Zola. If you do this, please select a shipping option rather than bring a physical gift to Grand Rapids as we don't have a great way of transporting gifts home.
What should I share about my food allergies or dietary requirements?
Please indicate in your RSVP (above) any food allergies or dietary requirements. We will share this information with the catering teams so they can prepare food accordingly.
I'm immunocompromised and/or following strict COVID-19 precautions. What should I expect?
We want all of our loved ones to be with us on our wedding, which we know is made more challenging by Covid three years on. As of June 2023, we don’t anticipate the majority of our guests to be masked, but you are welcome to wear a face mask. Most wedding events are taking place inside, including the meals. We encourage all our guests to remain up-to-date on their vaccinations, make use of rapid tests, and ask that anyone not feeling well stay home from the event even if they test negative.
Is Duncan coming to the wedding?
He considered it, but sends his regrets. He will be attending a family reunion in Rhode Island during wedding week, catching up with his corgi parents and grandmother before rejoining Gabrielle and his new human father. #DuncanGetsADad
