Live Wedding Artists
ackinac Island’s visitors can enjoy a fast ride to the Island aboard one of two Ferry Service M boat lines running from the mainland towns of St. Ignace and Mackinaw City. During the busy season, they run every half hour for your convenience. While prices are generally the same between the two companies, each offer various wedding specials and discounts. Be sure to visit their websites or call ahead to find the best deals for your wedding family and guests. In 2025, the return of ARNOLD TRANSIT COMPANY marks a thrilling new chap- ter on Mackinac Island. With a rich his- tory dating back to 1878, Arnold Transit is synonymous with the charm and nostalgia of Mackinac Island travel. This iconic company is now offering modern, comfortable boats that allow guests to experience the trip to the Island in total comfort. Whether you're embarking on a special wedding weekend, honeymoon stay, elopement or simply exploring the Island’s unique setting, count on Arnold Transit to get you there in style. Call 800- 638-9892 or www.arnoldtransit.com for more information. With wedding groups of 20 people or more SHEPLER’S MACKINAC ISLAND FERRY provides complimentary tickets and premium parking for the bride and groom. Also offered are online ticketing options unique for your guests, a wed- ding greeting displayed on Shepler’s welcome monitors and free transport of all wedding supplies and vendor's equipment. Be sure you and your guests arrange tickets ahead of time online, so you can proceed directly to the boarding area. Then sit back and enjoy the ride on one of their clean, fast, comfortable ferry boats. Military family discounts are also available from the ticket office direct- ly. Special bridge cruises, night sky and lighthouse trips are also available. Call 231-436-5023 or www.sheplersferry.com for more details. For wedding perks, parking, luggage instructions and up to date boat depar- ture times for all boats, call or go online to each company for the latest information.
Remember Mackinac offers an array of products to suit you. Choose from a variety of materials, including warm wood, sleek acrylic, rustic metal, and elegant leather. Whether you envi- sion Island charm or classic elegance, owner Kohomie Jarrett will collabo- rate with you to design custom pieces that perfectly complement your wed- ding aesthetics. Say goodbye also to the stress of transporting bulky items to the Island. Simply pick up your personalized cre- ations at the Remember Mackinac store on Main Street, leaving you free to focus on your special day. Contact Kohomie Jarrett today at 773- 666-3719 or email remembermacki- nac@gmail.com to begin designing your dream wedding keepsakes. Let Remember Mackinac help you create memories that will last a lifetime.
Reception Favors & Wedding Gifts
LIVE PAINTING C apture your dream wed- ding with an original fine art painting done live during your wedding day. You and your guests will enjoy watching the artist use brush strokes, color and paint to express the love, and joy of your Special Day. It's a one-of-a- kind treasure that you'll cherish a lifetime. Renowned, award-winning art- ist, and 5 time Lilac Poster winner, Noel Skiba is available to paint your wedding or special event live on location. Noel is a local Island resident, has a wonderful gallery and has been painting Mackinac for many years. Her gallery is full of rich, textured paintings of people and colorful Island scenes. Come experience her waterfront gallery behind Bay View Bed & Breakfast next to the Island mari- na, or watch her paint on location.
SHOPPING
REMEMBER MACKINAC , nestled in the Horse Corral Mall on Main Street, is a locally owned business crafting unique and personalized engraved treasures that will link your special day with the magic of the Island. Imagine your reception adorned with beautifully crafted wooden signs, each one telling a story – from whimsical welcome messages to elegant table numbers, all personalized with your names and wedding date engraved on it. Extend the charm to your guests with custom-engraved name tags and Mackinac-themed favors, ensur- ing they carry a piece of the Island magic home with them. Even crown your wedding cake with a one-of-a- kind custom engraved cake topper, a lasting memento of your perfect day.
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here’s nothing quite as dreamy as a Mackinac Island wedding. Besides
the beautiful scenery and unique set- ting, the Island itself is a great source of inspiration for your theme, decor and gifts for the bride, groom, bridal party and family. Mackinac wedding themes are easy to create, because all you have to do is let the local shops guide you. Are you an Island Girl? LITTLE LUXU - RIES is a shopper’s happy place, carry- ing Island Girl and Married on Macki- nac themed items that are perfect for bridal party gifts. A beautiful tray or wall hanging with a horse and carriage design is a won- derful example of an item perfect as a centerpiece on a reception table, or make a nice accessory for your home after the wedding as well. Owner Nicole Doud, who was married on Mackinac and is an Island resident, notes that many people want to in- corporate a Mackinac Island theme as part of their wedding. A beautiful tray or wall hanging with a design of a horse and wedding carriage is one example of the many wonderful items that would make a beautiful center- piece to a reception table. After the wedding it would also make a home accessory and reminder of the wed- ding day. If you are looking for thank you gifts for bridesmaids and groomsmen, you can shop ahead online or contact Ni- cole directly for help selecting the perfect gift. Custom Mackinac Island tee shirts, jewelry and lilac scented gifts are wonderful ideas for ladies. Beautiful Mackinac and Michigan themed artwork, baskets, blankets, trays, and Michigan wines provide a great gift for the bride and groom. Little things and little moments in- spire the selections at this charming boutique. Stop in and say hi, or shop online! For additional information, contact Nicole at 906-847-9980 or vis- it littleluxuriesofmackinac.com.
ARTWORK BY NOEL SKIBA
Custom art, wedding cards, art classes, private events, wedding reproductions, plus live painting at your wedding. Start Your Mackinac art collection of impressionistic paintings and scenes from your wedding. Call or text Noel at 616- 309-6413.
Are You an Island Girl ?
Home • Lifestyle • Gifts Michigan Beer & Wine Island Girl gifts for bridemaids, family and special friends. littleluxuriesofmackinac.com At the Lilac Tree Hotel Shops
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PAINTING MACKINAC MEMORIES AND WEDDINGS LIVE Custom Impressionistic Live Painting, Wedding Originals, Reproductions & classes noelskiba.com 616-309-6413 noelskiba@me.com 616-951-2524 Painting Live from Mackinac to Key West BEAUTIFUL Gallery - 6947 Main Street Mackinac Island, MI 49757
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Mackinac Island Wedding Guide 49
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