A PROPOSAL BY: NICKALA HAGARTY, CASSIDY

KIRKENDALL, ALYSSA BOWER, EMMA STINER

AND GRANT TALBERT

JULIE AND
ROBERTO
PALUMBO'S
WEDDING
PROPOSAL

SEPTEMBER 12TH-16TH
LOCATION

Guests will be going to Mackinac

Island in Michigan to spend a 4 day
weekend with the bride and groom.
 THURSDAY
Grant will meet guests at ferry between
1:00pm and 5:00pm to transport to
ARRIVAL AND PICNIC

Grand Hotel

6:30pm Welcome Picnic

East Porch Lawn

Guests are invited to retire or explore

hotel
 FRIDAY
Breakfast at Hotel 7:30-9:30am
REHEARSAL DINNER AND
PHOTOS
Photography of groups begins at
10:00am on East Lawn in Gardens

Free time to explore Island

Sit Down Dinner at 7 p.m. with Grand

Music

Location: West front porch which has a

view of the Mackinac bridge and view of
the Straits
Cost: $2,900
 SATURDAY
Breakfast at Hotel 7:30-9:30am
RECEPTION AND ISLAND
EXPLORATION
Sit Down Dinner at 7 p.m. with Grand
Music

Location: East Front Porch with a view

of the gardens (due to other location of
dinner on Friday cost is only $1,500)
Alternate indoor space will be held in
case of poor weather
 SUNDAY
FAREWELL AND GOLFING
Breakfast at Hotel 7:30 for Golfers

8:30am 9 holes of Golf at The Jewel

Golf Course, transportation provided

Brunch 1:00pm at East Frot Porch

2:30pm Bike retals available with free

time

5:00pm Farewell dinner on West Lawn

 MONDAY
TRAVEL MORNING
Breakfast provided at the Grand Hotel
for guests before departure, 7:30-
9:30am.

Guess check out by 11:00am and are

transported to the ferry.
SAVE THE DATES
VOW RENEWAL INVITES
VOW RENEWAL RESPONSES
HOTEL

Hotel: Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, MI

Category 2 Room, 4 people per room,
$1,419.79 per night
$56,631.60 in total
If you travel by ferry, luggage transfer is
simple and convenient. When you check
in your luggage with the ferry service on
the mainland, it will be tagged and
delivered directly to your hotel room.
Upon check-in, present your luggage
tags at the front desk.
For your return trip back to the
mainland, follow the in-room
instructions. Your luggage will be tagged
and transferred from your room to a
secure location on the appropriate
mainland dock. We request a minimum
two-hour window for the transfer.
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

Please note that an added fee of

$8.50 per person applies for the
round-trip transfer of luggage.
Grand Hotel is a 15- to 20-minute
walk from the boat docks. For your
convenience, Grand Hotel operates
horse-drawn carriages between the
docks and the hotel. As with all
taxi service on Mackinac Island,
there is a $5.50 per person fee and
seats are on a first-come, first-
served basis.
WELCOME BASKETS
Ship pretzels (Hammonds) to arrive
2 days prior to guest arrival (buy
10 boxes of 12/8oz bags for $42.99
each)
Ship Yuengling 6-packs ($7.99
each) – still looking at options vs.
Local beer from the Mackinac
Brewhouse Variety 6-packs
containing 2 Ipas, 2 blonde ales,
and 2 fruit beers (price pending)
Brut Champagne (Ruinart Brut
Blanc de Blancs $89.99 a bottle),
Sweet Champagne (NV Moet &
Chandon Nectar Imperial Rose,
Champagne, France (750ml)
$45.98 a bottle)
PHOTOGRAPHY
Brett Hosterman will work
destination weddings
BRETT HOSTERMAN

without the client needing

to pay for travel.
Client will need to pay for
lodging
$1,100 for Essential
Package that covers
photography fees for all
days
That includes a
complimentary canvas, a
family photoshoot and
event photography
4 x 6 print outs are $5 each
BAR OVERVIEW

Thursday: Part of meal package

Friday: Wine, champagne and beer
bar ($33 per person)
Saturday: consumption bar
($275,$165x2)
Sunday: Mimosas for brunch ($12
per person)
THURSDAY MENU
MENU SUMMARY - THURSDAY

Picnic
“Michigan Reception”
$41 per person
One-hour reception with a complete line
of premium liquor, beers, Grand Hotel
wines, Grand Hotel sparkling wine,
mineral water, mixers and sodas.. The
following chilled hors d’oeuvres will be
beautifully displayed: Smoked Mackinac
Trout Display with Horseradish Cream
Sauce, Domestic Cheese Display with
Crackers, Fresh Seasonal Fruits and
Berries with Strawberry Yogurt Dip
Artichoke Tartlet with Papaya and Mint
Salsa
Chilled Asian Melon Soup with Five
Spice Syrup
FRIDAY MENU
MENU SUMMARY - FRIDAY

Buffet Dinner (No meat on Friday)

($69pp)
Jumbo Shrimp Martini with Asian Napa
Cabbage and Horseradish Cocktail
Sauce
Jumbo Diver Scallop on Forbidden Rice
with Caper Rémoulade
Wagyu Beef Tartar on Mixed Greens
with Dijon Mustard
Mixed vegetables
Mashed potatoes
Chilled Cucumber and Asian Pear Soup
Asparagus and Belgian Endive with Salt
Roasted Beets and Cilantro-Lime
Dressing
Dessert
Strawberry Shortcake with Whipped
Cream
SATURDAY DINNER MENU
MENU SUMMARY - SATURDAY

Cupcakes from Annie's Cakes and The

Salted Cupcake
Mix of both simple and decorative
Simple: vanilla, chocolate with both
buttercream and chocolate frosting and
sprinkles
Decorative
Chocolate Covered Pretzel
Vanilla cake with chocolate covered
pretzels and chocolate chips, salted
caramel buttercream, ganache, and
chocolate covered pretzels
Cookies and Cream
Cookies and cream cake topped with
crushed Oreo buttercream, more oreos,
and chocolate fudge sauce
*Tres Leches*
Vanilla cake soaked in three milks, fresh
whipped cream, topped with fresh fruit
MENU SUMMARY - SATURDAY

Sit down dinner($49)

Roasted Beets with Mozzarella and
Mixed Greens with Dijon Vinaigrette
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
with Jícama Slaw and Grainy Mustard
Sauce
Sweet Corn and Potato Bisque with
Caramelized Leeks and Pancetta
Pecan Crusted Whitefish Filet and
Grilled Beef Medallion with Caper
Sauce
Cous cous stuffed peppers
Dessert
Wedding cupcakes
SUNDAY BRUNCH MENU
MENU SUMMARY - SUNDAY
BRUNCH
Brunch
Fajita Station
$14 per person
Adobo Marinated Steak, Tequila-Citrus
Marinated Shrimp, Sonora Baja Chicken,
tofu, Grilled Bell Peppers and Onions,
Jalapeños, Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream,
Mexican Cheese, Frijoles, Guacamole,
Warm Soft Flour, Wheat and Corn
Tortillas
SUNDAY DINNER MENU
MENU SUMMARY - SUNDAY
DINNER
Dinner ($13 per person)
Oven Roasted Turkey Breast Carving
Station- Cranberry Relish, Herb Aïoli,
Mustard, Miniature Rolls
Mashed Potato Martini Station $16 per
person
Golden Yukon Mashed Potatoes
served in Martini glasses with a
selection of toppings: Green Onion,
Sautéed Mushrooms, Crispy Bacon,
Gorgonzola Cheese, Spicy Shrimp,
Cheddar Cheese, Lobster, Sour Cream,
Madeira Sauce
Roasted Vegetable Kabobs with Green
Onion Soubise
Wild Mushroom Soup with Italian
Parsley
Dessert:
Blueberry Parfait with Gingersnap
Crumbles
JULIE'S FORMALWEAR
FRIDAY

Dress: David's Bridal, $230.00

Shoes: Nordstrom, $99.95
SATURDAY

Jumpsuit: Nordstrom, $108.00

Shoes: Nordstrom, $149.95
DECOR

Succulents, rosemary, and tea candles

with DIY candlestick photo stands
Materials: candlesticks, cork, wire, spray
paint, glass tea light holder, tea candles,
coordinating glass pots for succulents
Photo prints taken care of by
photographer
Live succulents can be ordered via
Amazon Prime
FLOWERS

Flowers via The Grand Hotel Florist

Hydrangeas, flower sprigs, and greenery
to compliment outside
Bouquets
All bouquets are custom made. They
may be any size, color combination or
shape. Starting prices for bridal
bouquets are $150 each, and $75 each
for attendants’ bouquets.
Boutonnières
Boutonnières are also custom made and
generally match the bouquets.The
starting price for boutonnières are $15
each.
ENTERTAINMENT
Three – 50 minute sets by
The Grand Hotel Orchestra
with Vocals - $4,900
An Emcee for All
Announcements
Prerecorded Music during
Dinner Service for up to Two
Hours
Prerecorded Music during
Band Breaks
THANK YOU GIFTS

Message in a bottle with the names of

the bride and groom and sand from
beach of Mackinac Island
Mackinac Bridge Penny (inside bottle)
(2.89 per coin from etsy)
Thank You cards with handwritten
signatures ($15 for formatted card, $85
for 50 copies)
GUEST ACTIVITIES

Mackinac Island State Park

Stuart House Museum
Mackinac Fort
Haunted Mackinac Theatre
Mackinac Butterfly House
Great Turtle Kayak Tours
Round Island Lighthouse
Historic Downtown
Arch Rock
Carriage Tours
CHURCH
Church: Ste. Anne Catholic
Church
Po Box 537 Mackinac Island, MI
49757
906-847-3507
Sunday Mass: 10:30am year round
Weekday Masses: 11:00 am
Tues-Fri
 BUDGET

CATEGORY TOTAL COST

ACTIVITIES $2,790.00

HOTEL & TRANSPORTATION $30,282.50

STATIONERY $389.70

FOOD $10,245.00

DÉCOR $945.50

ENTERTAINMENT $4,900.00

WELCOME BASKETS $2,593.26

THANK YOU GIFTS $295.20

CLOTHING $587.90

PHOTOGRAPHY $1,130.00

TOTAL $54,159.11