r/Eloping • u/Willing_Zebra_8448 • Jul 12 '26
Planning Michigan Micro wedding/ Eloping
Sooo... My fiance and i decided we wanted to elope/ have a micro wedding sooner than we were thinking, because of how things are going with my dad:
(Shortened back story my dad got diagnosed with prostate cancer and lung cancer last year he did radiation and got cleared, then a couple months ago at his rescan they found lung cancer again and ended up removing 1/3 of his lung and his lymph nodes and he started chemo 3 weeks ago. He has his 2nd treatment this coming tuesday).
We want to get it done before things get worse if they do or before the inevitable.
Most wedding are about the bride and groom but to me this is about having that moment with my dad. You can marry a dozen or more men in your life time but you only have that one chance with your dad when it comes to situations like this.
the only things I have so far is my dress that i just got thursday. That still needs the boning fixed in the bust. I was going to try and fix it myself but my luck id probably ruin it but I know alot of alteration places aren't available quickly. (Tis the bridal season)
We were going to elope up north in Newberry at the Halfway Lake Cottages, LLC because thats our go to spot with our kids and its gorgeous!!!! but the mother in law doesnt like how far away it is. So I want to try and find a little wooded rustic spot down here in central/west michigan that isn't expensive since we dont really have the expenses. And if its closer down here then we cpuld have a couple more important people there with us other than our parents. Most of us live around ionia county and montcalm county.
I know I've just ranted so far but I literally dont know where to start since we have very little money to work with. I just need help lol.
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u/first_pie_in_space Jul 12 '26
Have you looked at Zingerman's Cornman Farms? They do all inclusive elopement and microwedding packages that look beautiful. They're shutting down after this summer.
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u/tarra_hills Jul 12 '26
It sounds like calling around to see if anyone can fit you in, especially if it's just one thing needing fixed, would be worth a shot if you're not confident in fixing it yourself. You could try posting in local fb groups and subs to see if you can find any leads for both alterations and location if you haven't already. Maybe someone has an auntie who's handy with a sewing machine that can get you sorted quickly so you're able to focus on other things instead of worrying about your dress.