Ellie & Alexander

Date: August 22, 2026

Location: Elk Rapids, Michigan

Wedding Mass: 2:00 PM • Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Reception: 5:00 PM • White Birch Lodge

Dress Code: Formal

*Please note, the reception will take place in a tent outside the lodge on a grassy area, so we recommend comfortable shoes!

Staying at White Birch Lodge

All units at the White Birch Lodge are reserved exclusively this weekend for our wedding guests. The property is lakefront and includes private beaches, docks, kayaks, paddleboards, fire pits, and shared outdoor spaces. Accommodations range from rustic cabins to condos and townhouses, and range in price from $265–$575 per night.

Full unit details and booking information is available here.

To Reserve

• Email White Birch Lodge at info@whitebirchlodge.com
• Or call 231-264-8271

Other options

We have also reserved a block of rooms under "Bowen-Young Wedding" at the Dexter Hotel (10 minutes from the venue) as well as the Grand Traverse Resort (20 minutes from White Birch). Please contact the hotels directly to book.

There are many airbnbs available on/ around Elk Lake as well if you are interested in that option!

Nearest airport: Traverse City - Cherry Capital Airport (25 minutes from venue)

Your presence is a present!

But if you wish to honor us with a gift, our registry can be viewed here.

Formal invitations with information on how to RSVP coming soon!

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