Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Photos

Wedding Party

Parking is VERY limited on-site and should be reserved for those with young children, a disability, guests who are eldery or who are pregnant. We have arranged a shuttle bus from all 3 hotels listed in the "Accommodations" tab and we HIGHLY encourage you to use this service. Please plan to take the bus, even if you are not staying at one of the designated hotels. You are welcome to park your vehicle at the Water Tower Inn (back parking lot) free of charge, then hop on the bus! There will be two departure times, one earlier and one later in the night. The buses will first stop at all three hotels. After the hotel drop-offs, guests who live within city limits may request a drop-off directly to their home (or Airbnb). Sault Ste. Marie also has Uber and Uride and they will pick-up / drop-off to our wedding venue without issue.

Pick-up Times

2:15 pm - Water Tower Inn &amp; Fairfield InnAfterwards (2:20 pm) - Microtel Inn2:45 pm - Blueberry Hill Campground

Departure Times

10:30 pm - Early exit1:00 am - Late exit

Transportation

Timeline - Wedding Day

3:00 pm - Guest Arrival

3:30 pm - CEREMONY

4:00 - 6:00 PM - COCKTAIL HOUR & CHARCUTERIE

6:30 - 8:00 PM - DINNER & SPEECHES

8:30 PM - 1:00 AM - RECEPTION

Timeline 

We invite you to dress up and have fun with it!Think elevated garden party—any length of dress is welcome, and colours and patterns are very much encouraged. Suits or dress pants with a button-down are perfect; ties and jackets are welcome but optional.As our celebration will take place outdoors on grass and gravel, we recommend leaving stilettos at home. Wedges, chunky heels, flats, or dressy sandals will be much more comfortable and practical.

Dress Code

Rosewood Arboretum - Homestead North 

42 Rose Road, Goulais River, ON, P0S 1E0

Will the wedding be held outdoors?

Yes, our wedding will be held outdoors - rain or shine! We recommend wearing sunscreen and bringing an umbrella (just in case). The ceremony and reception are on the same property—the ceremony takes place down a short path through the forest. There will be party tents set-up for the reception in the case of rain.

Parking

Parking on-site is very limited. There will be a shuttle bus to pick up guests from the 3 hotels listed in the "Accommodations" tab. There will be 1 pick-up time and 2 drop-off times in the evening. See the "transportation" tab for more information.

The Venue

Q + A

Visit the Sault tourism website : 

<a href="https://saulttourism.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://saulttourism.com</a>

Food & Drink

Our favourite places in Sault Ste. Marie

The Breakfast Pig - serving breakfast &amp; lunch Fratelli's Kitchen - Italian eatery The Soup Witch - perfect lunch spot Peace Restaurant &amp; Bar - reservation usually required, perfect for a cocktail and evening snack The Boiler Room - great pizza &amp; drinks! Earnie's - unique &amp; seasonal menu (make a reservation!) Burger Don - best place for a burger &amp; fries Soo Spice Yeti - traditional Nepali food The Whisky Barrel - bar Northern Superior Brewing Co. - local brewery also serving food

Cool Places 

The Rad Zone - Record shop (&amp; a whole lot more!) Minerva Vintage The Ol’ Market - Saturdays &amp; Sundays only

Things to see and do

Sault Locks & Boardwalk

Can view the international bridge to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan from here

Attractions

The bushplane heritage museum Crimson Ridge golf course Art Gallery of Algoma

Lake Superior

Pointe des Chênes beach (disc golf course is here!) Agawa bay - sacred site of the Agawa Bay pictographs Harmony beach - worth the drive!

Hiking

Hiawatha highlands - Crystal falls is located here Robertson Cliff trail - best view Whitefish Island - nice easy walking trails along the Saint Mary's River

Things to Do

Registry

Available rooms include either 2 double beds or 1 queen. The cut-off date for booking is July 24th, 2026. Please state the booking block title "Emily &amp; Jacob's Wedding" when making your reservation.

The Water Tower Inn

Available rooms include 2 queen beds or 1 queen. Booking cut-off date is August 21st, 2026. Booking link to come.

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham 

Please use the following booking link to complete your reservation: <a href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1772739388318&amp;key=CORP&amp;app=resvlink" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1772739388318&amp;key=CORP&amp;app=resvlink</a>Please note there is no room block for this hotel; bookings are subject to availability. However, a group discount is available for our guests.

Fairfield by Marriott Inn 

Accommodations 

Our story began in July 2020. In the middle of a worldwide pandemic, something special unexpectedly began!‎Our paths first crossed in Sudbury - my (Emily's) hometown and long-term stomping grounds. While Jacob was born and raised in Toronto, he eventually made his way north to Blind River and then to Sudbury for college.‎Our shared love for the creative world drew us together, after I stumbled across Jacob's photography page. Not long after, we met for our first date at Moonlight Beach, followed by burritos on the patio at Tuco’s. We bonded over art, music, and a lot of laughter. That day also marked Jacob witnessing one of my truly exceptional sunburns—the first of many to come...‎From there, life took us all over Ontario and far beyond. Through midwifery school, Jacob never hesitated to make the drive to be together - from Hamilton, to Bracebridge, and Thunder Bay. Distance became a constant in our relationship, but it never felt like a barrier. Our love isn’t limited by geography and living apart only deepened our appreciation for every moment we spent together.‎At every chance, we took our spirits of adventure on the road, travelling across North America. We camped on the roof of our car and woke up to new places every morning. It was on one of these East Coast adventures, at Cap d’Or in Nova Scotia, that Jacob proposed.‎Now, we’ve planted our roots in Sault Ste. Marie and created a home that feels deeply and unmistakably ours. Days are often spent outside—sitting at our picnic table, walking the neighbourhood, or picking apples side by side—finding meaning in the rhythms of everyday life.

To watch some of our story unfold, see our travel vids below!! <a href="https://youtu.be/KxqpAeu5aJs?si=oxHgcwNbYQtWEBrg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/KxqpAeu5aJs?si=oxHgcwNbYQtWEBrg</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/SUkYm4i6zF4?si=bf0PNwws2pysUYDe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/SUkYm4i6zF4?si=bf0PNwws2pysUYDe</a>

Emily & Jacob

Emily & Jacob

E&J

Wedding Day