— Together with their families —

Gabe & Emerson

Saturday September 19, 2026 Ottawa Lake, Michigan

“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” — 1 Peter 4:8

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Our Story

How we met

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We met at church — and somewhere between Sunday mornings and quiet conversations, we fell in love with who we each were at the very core.

From the beginning, we’ve kept Jesus at the center of our relationship. That foundation has shaped every late‑night talk, every early‑morning prayer, and every quiet certainty that brought us here.

We can’t wait to stand before God and the people we love and promise the rest of our lives to one another.

With love, Gabe & Emerson

The Day

Schedule of events

Saturday, September 19, 2026 · Grasshopper Pines

  1. 3:30 pm

    Guests arrive

    Please find your seat by 3:50. Lawn seating — flat shoes recommended.

  2. 4:00 pm

    Ceremony

    A Christ‑centered ceremony among the pines.

  3. 4:45 pm

    Mocktails & mingling

    Enjoy beverages including a coffee bar and hors d’oeuvres on the lawn while we take photos.

  4. 6:00 pm

    Dinner & toasts

    A seated meal inside the barn, with words from the people who know us best.

  5. 7:30 pm

    First dance & dancing

    The floor opens — come tear it up with us.

  6. 10:30 pm

    Send‑off

    A sparkler farewell to close the night.

Venue & Travel

Grasshopper Pines

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Address

6245 Memorial Hwy.
Ottawa Lake, MI 49267

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Getting there

About 20 minutes from Toledo, OH and 40 minutes from Monroe, MI.

Parking

On‑site parking is available and free. Carpools welcome.

Adults‑only celebration

With love, we’ve chosen to make both our ceremony and reception an adults‑only event. We hope this gives the parents in our lives a chance to relax and celebrate with us. Thank you so much for understanding.

Weather & attire

Garden formal — expect a cool September evening (60‑70°F). A light layer for after sunset is a good idea. Reception barn is heated and air conditioned.

Wear our colors

We’d love to see these warm, earthy tones on the day — pick whichever shade you love.

  • Sand #E8D9C6
  • Terracotta #A96A52
  • Rust #5E2E1C
  • Olive #6C6B3F

Black, white, and other earth tones are very welcome too — just please skip head‑to‑toe white.

For everyone we love

A second celebration

A Happily Ever After shower will take place once we return from our honeymoon! Details to follow.

We’ve kept our wedding day intimate so we can be fully present with everyone who’s there — but there are so many we’d love to celebrate with. We hope you’ll come share in the joy with us when we’re back.

Registry

A blessing for our home

Your presence is the gift we’re really after. If you’d like to give a little extra, we’ve put together a registry below.

G&E

Our registry is hosted on MyRegistry.

View our registry →

Thank you — truly. We’re so grateful.

RSVP

Will you join us?

Please reply by August 15, 2026. It only takes a minute.

Include yourself. Plus‑ones only if listed on your invitation. We’ve chosen an adults‑only celebration — thank you for understanding.

Please reply by August 15, 2026.
Trouble with the form? Email us at gabejcole@icloud.com