Please note that all wedding events take place in Eastern Time! Keep in mind you will need to leave one hour earlier if traveling from the Chicagoland area.

Mary Kate & Mark

Saturday, September 20, 2025 • Three Oaks, Michigan

Please note that all wedding events take place in Eastern Time! Keep in mind you will need to leave one hour earlier if traveling from the Chicagoland area.

Mary Kate & Mark

Saturday, September 20, 2025 • Three Oaks, Michigan

Things to Do

LOCAL MICHIGAN FAVORITES

Distillery Tour at the Featherbone Factory

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109 Generations Dr, Three Oaks, MI 49128, USA
(269) 820-2050

Take a distillery tour at the Featherbone Factory at the Journeyman Distillery. Learn the process of the grain-to-glass spirits, the history of Journeyman, and sample their best spirits.

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Welter’s Folly Putting Green

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109 Generations Dr, Three Oaks, MI 49128, USA
(269) 820-2050

Welter’s Folly is a public putting green located behind the Journeyman Distillery. Grab a cocktail from the Silo Bar and golf the 18-hole course which features dramatic mounding inspired by the famous Himalayas Putting Green in St. Andrews, Scotland.

New Buffalo Beach

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200 Marquette Dr, New Buffalo, MI 49117, USA
(269) 469-1522

New Buffalo’s City's nearly 800ft of sandy beach and Lakefront Parks are located on the North end of Whittaker Street, just across the Galien River Bridge.

Galien River Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals

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200 Marquette Dr, New Buffalo, MI 49117, USA
(269) 468-9399

Discover Michigan's Harbor Country on a rental kayak or stand-up paddleboard as you paddle through the New Buffalo Marsh, a unique Great Lakes marsh that formed along the Galien River just upstream from Lake Michigan.

Woodlands Course at Whittaker

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12578 Wilson Rd, New Buffalo, MI 49117, USA
(269) 469-3400

The Woodlands Course remains a must-visit stop for visitors to Michigan’s Harbor Country. The impressive 18-hole course is formidable enough to challenge the most competitive golfers yet features multiple tee placements allowing golfers of all skill levels to enjoy one of Southwest Michigan’s finest golfing experiences.

Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant

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185 Mt Tabor Rd, Buchanan, MI 49107, USA
(269) 422-1161

Tour our winery and learn how fine wines are made. Our casual walking tours take you along the vineyard, through rows of oaken casks that hold the aging wines. After the tour we personally invite you to our wine tasting rooms and sample the fruits of our labor.

Fall in Michigan

Warren Dunes State Park

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12032 Red Arrow Hwy, Sawyer, MI 49125, USA
(269) 426-4013

Warren Dunes has six miles of (dog-friendly) hiking trails. Take fall color hikes on tree-lined trails and dunes or paddle on Lake Michigan.

Galien River County Park

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17424 Red Arrow Hwy, New Buffalo, MI 49117, USA
(269) 983-7111

The Galien River County Park is a mix of upland and wetland habitats along the Galien River. Highlights of the park include a Canopy Walkway that leads to Marsh Overlook Tower and the Marsh Boardwalk that leads to River Viewing and Fishing Platform. Great place for casual hiking to see the beautiful Michigan fall foliage.

Lehman's Orchards

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2280 Portage Rd, Niles, MI 49120, USA
(269) 683-9078

U-Pick Orchard with seasonal apple picking (Sept - Oct) plus a farm store with donuts, jams, honey, and cider. Head down the road after apple picking to Lehman's Brewery & Farmhouse for food, beer, wine, and cider.

Dinges Fall Harvest

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15219 Mill Rd, Three Oaks, MI 49128, USA
(269) 426-4034

Every autumn, the Dinges family’s charming farmstead transforms into a spooky, silly spot for pumpkin patch adventure. Plan to pay with cash. Venmo’s an option, but cell service can be spotty in the countryside.

Granor Farm

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3480 Warren Woods Rd, Three Oaks, MI 49128, USA

Our Farm Store is stocked with fresh, certified organic vegetables, herbs, fruit, and grains. Enjoy a self-guided tour through the farm, visit our chickens, and get to know the farmers who grow your food.

Fridays and Saturdays 10AM-6PM

Where to Eat and Drink

Staymaker Restaurant at Journeyman Distillery

109 Generations Dr, Three Oaks, MI 49128, USA
(269) 820-2050

Gastropub fare with appetizers, Detroit-style pizzas, sandwiches, and entrees.

Longstory Wine Bar & Restaurant

8 Maple St, Three Oaks, MI 49128, USA
(269) 336-9657

We are creating a wine bar & restaurant dedicated to those with a mighty thirst, eager tastebuds and tales to tell. Opening in October 2024!

Froehlich's Kitchen & Pantry

19 N Elm St, Three Oaks, MI 49128, USA
(269) 756-6002

The restaurant serves lunch and dinner while the deli offers homemade pantry items, specialty foods and a carry-out with a market-vibe on the first floor.

Redamak's

616 E Buffalo St, New Buffalo, MI 49117, USA
(269) 469-4522

Cash-only burger joint serves house-ground beef patties & other diner fare in an iconic space.

The Stray Dog Bar & Grill

245 N Whittaker St, New Buffalo, MI 49117, USA
(269) 469-2727

Bright spot with wood tables & booths offers New American fare & wide beer list, plus rooftop patio.

Casey's New Buffalo

136 N Whittaker St, New Buffalo, MI 49117, USA
(269) 469-6400

Steaks, seafood & Italian fare in a 200-year-old structure with an art deco bar & patio seating.

Open until 2am most weekends.

Oink's Dutch Treat

227 W Buffalo St, New Buffalo, MI 49117, USA
(269) 469-3535

A vintage ice cream and candy shop.

Brewster's New Buffalo

11 W Merchant St, New Buffalo, MI 49117, USA
(269) 469-3005

Handcrafted regional Italian food in cafe environs with homey decor & a windowed atrium bar.

Sonny D's Bar & Grill

1 N Whittaker St, New Buffalo, MI 49117, USA
(269) 586-3605

All-American Restaurant …With Italian Roots


Beer Church Brewing Co.

24 S Whittaker St, New Buffalo, MI 49117, USA
(269) 586-3864

The world's first Brewery Pizzeria Napoletana in a Civil War era iconic church at the crossroads of downtown New Buffalo.

Ghost Isle Brewery

17684 US-12, New Buffalo, MI 49117, USA
(269) 469-9069

Enjoy a full bar, rotating seasonal drinks and unique food offerings while overlooking the Galien River Marsh.

Watermark Brewing Company

5781 St Joseph Ave, Stevensville, MI 49127, USA
(269) 281-0872

Explore the vibrant craft beer scene in Southwest Michigan with a visit to our local brewery.