Taylor & David Are Getting Married...take 3!
When
October 23, 2021
6:30 PM
Where
Detroit Opera House
1526 Broadway St, Detroit, MI, 48226
Dress code: Black Tie
Special note: VALET ON MADISON ST ENTRANCE
A FIX UP OF THE AGES
Taylor & David met at a classic Michigan tailgate location, Charley's. Set up by the one and only, Eric Gruskin, Taylor and David quickly hit it off that night. However, a text sent by David was "slightly" misinterpreted by Taylor and made her think he might not be interested.
But, have no fear! Everything came together on their October 23rd, 2016 Pacific Rim date and the rest is history!
We are so excited to be getting married this May, and we can't wait to celebrate our love with all of the people who both individually and together have shaped us into the people who we are today. We love you all and get ready to party!
WHERE TO STAY?
Transportation will be provided from these hotels to the weekend events, but feel free to book at other hotels as well. The wedding party will be staying at the Shinola! If you are booking at one of the hotels that does NOT have a block, please let us know where you are staying so that we can know where to put your wedding welcome bag!
ALOFT is in the beautiful and historic David Whitney Building. It is a Marriott hotel and faces Comerica Park (the Tiger's stadium) and the Detroit Athletic Club. It is a ~3 minute walk from the opera house! There is no block anymore (because of COVID) but would still recommend! Please let us know if you stay here so we can make sure you have a wedding bag:)
Call (313) 237-1700
Block under Novice/Portney wedding: WESTIN has a lot of Novice/Portney history. Karlee & Alex lived in this building. The Portneys take a pit stop at the hotel during their famous Turkey Trot! AND, the beginning part of Taylor & David's love story was at this hotel because David stayed here during his consulting projects! It's a ~8 minute walk to the opera house.
Call 313-442-1600
SHINOLA is a new boutique hotel in Detroit. Taylor & David love it here and will be staying at this hotel. It's a ~4 minute walk to the opera house. Unfortunately, there are no blocks available, but please feel free to book your own reservation if you would like to stay there. Please let us know if you stay here so we can make sure you have a wedding bag:)
Call 313-356-1401
Block under Novice/Portney Wedding: The Siren Hotel is across the street from the opera house and also has the very hip "Candy Bar" (pictured above). This is a trendy, new boutique hotel that is in a perfect location for the wedding. We have a block under Novice/Portney wedding.
Call 313-277-4736
Block under Novice/Portney Wedding: The Marriott is in the renaissance building and is located along the river walk. It is less walkable to the Opera House, but is just a a short drive (~3-5 minutes) and transportation will be provided to/from all the wedding events.
Call 313-568-8000
REGISTRY
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ACTIVITIES IN DETROIT
Eastern Market
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This is an amazing farmer’s market so definitely recommend checking this out in the morning!
Walk around Campus Martius and Woodward/ The Shinola Hotel Alleyway
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There are cute shops, great restaurants and bars, and places to get coffee! There is even an awesome speakeasy within the Shinola hotel!
Belle Isle
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This is a beautiful island park in Detroit that has gardens and a wonderful conservatory!
Rent bikes at Wheel House Detroit
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For the more active members of the group, you can rent bikes and explore the city (Dequinder Cut, Campus Martius, Eastern Market, Midtown, Mexican Village) while getting in your exercise!
MGM Grand Casino
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If gambling is your thing, check out this casino in downtown Detroit!
Hittsville USA
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The Jackson 5, the Temptations, Marvin Gaye…who doesn’t love Motown? Since you’re in Detroit, the hometown of Motown, why not learn a little bit about what makes Detroit famous by visiting the Hittsville Museum and exploring this Motown museum!
Henry Ford Museum
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If you don’t know Detroit from Motown then you most certainly know Detroit as the Motor City! Check out the Henry Ford Museum to learn a little bit more about how this famous car company was born.
Detroit Institute of Art
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The Detroit Institution of Art, or D.I.A, has one of the largest and most significant art collections in the world. This is definitely worth a visit for our art enthusiasts!
The Heidelberg Project
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The Heidelberg Project is an incredible display of outdoor art in the heart of an urban area and a Detroit based community organization with a mission to improve the lives of people and neighborhoods through art. This is a worthwhile spot to get a feel for the amazing spirit and beauty within the Detroit neighborhoods!
Tour the Guardian Building
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The Guardian Building is one of Detroit’s premier historical landmarks, so if you are interested in seeing some of the beautiful buildings and architecture of Detroit, book a tour and check out the Guardian Building!
The Belt
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The Belt is a cool, trendy alleyway in the heart of downtown Detroit. The walls are filled with awesome art and lined with fantastic restaurants, bars, and shops!
Fowling
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This is in Hamtramack (an uber ride away), but this is a really fun activity. It’s bowling but with a football instead of a bowling ball!
Top Golf
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They have an indoor top golf at MGM, which is great for our golf lovers. If Karlee’s husband goes missing, you can probably find him there!
Shinola store & Midtown
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Check out the Shinola store (great watch and leather store) and walk around Midtown!
Eat & Drink
Drink:
Speakeasy / cocktails
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Evening bar at Shinola — speak-easy feel, great place for a night cap
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The Standby — in the “Belt”
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Candy bar — in Siren Hotel, really cool
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Sugar House (never been but heard it’s great!)
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Bad Luck Bar (never been but heard it’s cool!)
Bars
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Second Best — dive bar across the street from Grey Ghost (supposed to be a lot of fun)!
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The Brakeman — great beer spot with a fantastic fried chicken place next door
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Punchbowl Social — very fun place for drinks and bar games
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Jolly Pumpkin
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Batch Brewing Company
Coffee
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Astro Coffee —Corktown
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Anthology — Eastern Market
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Dessert Oasis — Capitol Park (downtown)
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Great Lakes Coffee — Midtown
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Ochre Bakery — Corktown (this place also serves lunch and is awesome)
Food:
Quick and easy
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Beyond Juice: delicious smoothies and healthy food options! (this is a Novice family favorite for lunch orders!)
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7Greens: Really good salad joint right by Campus Martius
Boozy Brunch / Dinner
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Dimestore (only serves brunch) - a traditional American brunch… with caramel apple bacon French toast (wow)!!
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Parcs and Rec (only serves brunch) - great, scrumptious brunch (but difficult to get into so try to get there early!)
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Selden Standard- small plates and delicious food (one of our favorite restaurants!!)
Catch all food for everyone’s taste!
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Leila - one of our favorites! Fantastic Mediterranean food in Detroit!
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San Morello- yummy Italian food in the Shinola hotel
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Central- an early date spot for Taylor & David and right in the heart of Campus Martius!
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Townhouse- fantastic burger & location right on Woodward (near the Shinola)
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Grey ghost- great spot if you want to visit Little Caeser Arena (also a Novice family favorite)
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Bakersfield- David’s favorite taco place in Detroit!
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Lafayette- Detroit famous Coney Dogs…Taylor’s never tried them but David says they’re good!
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Slow’s BBQ- Detroit famous barbecue. Karlee, Alex and Taylor went there when Karlee first moved to Detroit!
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Green Dot Stables- great place for burgers and a beer
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Buddy’s Pizza- have you ever had Detroit pizza? Hit up Buddy’s to try it out! It’s David’s favorite pizza!
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Apparatus Room- great place for drinks and/or food & located in the Foundation Hotel, a very hip and trendy hotel in Detroit!
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Parc- more upscale restaurant in the heart of campus martius