Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Rehearsal Brunch

Ceremony

Reception

The Ceremony

The Reception

Our Wedding

God’s timing is always perfect. What began as an intentional step of faith—meeting online with the hope of finding someone aligned spiritually and pursuing marriage—quickly became something far greater than we imagined. From our very first conversation, we felt an instant connection rooted in our shared love for Christ. As we continued getting to know each other, we discovered just how much we had in common: our love for superheroes, anime, Brandon's love for gaming and Jessica's novice interest in gamming, creativity, and a shared sense of joy in simply having fun together. What started with faith was strengthened by laughter, curiosity, and countless moments of geeking out side by side. As we explore our local community and eventually the wider world together, our bond continues to grow. Over time, it was clear—we weren’t just dating with intention, we were finding our future in each other. We wake up grateful every day for the blessing God placed in our lives, and we can’t wait to celebrate this next chapter with the people we love most.

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Sunday's Best. Classic church attire encouraged—refined, comfortable, and worthy of a joyful celebration.

Dress Code

Q + A

Hilton Garden Inn Kalamazoo Downtown is located in Kalamazoo, 27 miles from Kellogg Arena and 1.2 miles from Waldo Stadium. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Private parking is available on site. At the hotel, each room has a desk. Each room includes air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, and certain rooms at Hilton Garden Inn Kalamazoo Downtown have a safety deposit box. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Western Michigan University is 2.2 miles from the accommodation, while Miller Auditorium is 2.4 miles away. Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport is 4.3 miles from the property.

Hilton Garden Inn Kalamazoo

Featuring 3-star accommodations, Home2 Suites By Hilton Kalamazoo Downtown, Mi is located in Kalamazoo, 27 miles from Kellogg Arena and 1.1 miles from Waldo Stadium. The property is around 2.1 miles from Western Michigan University, 2.3 miles from Miller Auditorium and 16 miles from Gilmore Car Museum. The hotel features an indoor pool, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the property. Certain rooms include a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and a microwave. Guest rooms will provide guests with a toaster. Battle Creek Amtrak Station is 27 miles from the hotel, while Firekeepers Casino is 29 miles away. Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport is 4.3 miles from the property.

Home2 Suites by Hilton Kalamazoo Downtown

Located in the heart of Kalamazoo city center, this hotel offers spacious guest rooms with 37-inch flat-screen TVs. An indoor pool and hot tub are featured on site. Free Wi-Fi is provided in every room at Radisson Plaza Hotel and Suites Kalamazoo. Tea and coffee-making facilities and a hairdryer are also included in all guest rooms. A complimentary airport transfer service is offered to all guests of Kalamazoo Center Radisson Plaza Hotel. Guests can also enjoy a workout in the fitness center or catch up on work in the business center. The hotel features 4 full-service restaurants on site. Dining options for breakfast, lunch and dinner are available to all guest of Radisson Plaza Hotel Kalamazoo Downtown. The Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport is less than 6 miles from this Michigan hotel. The South Kalamazoo Mall is 3 minutes’ walk from the property. Western Michigan University is 2 miles away.

Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center

GRR Airport is 50-52 Miles From Kalamazoo Michigan. Gerald R. Ford International Airport is served by eight passenger&nbsp;<a href="https://www.grr.org/tenant?hsLang=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">airlines</a>&nbsp;with 100+ daily nonstop scheduled flights to and from more than 35 major market&nbsp;<a href="https://www.grr.org/nonstop-routes?hsLang=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">destinations.</a>&nbsp;

Gerald R. Ford International Airport

The Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport offers competitive-priced connectivity to hundreds of domestic and international destinations with frequent daily flights to two of the busiest hubs in the US – Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport and Detroit Metropolitan Airport. The region is served by American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.

Our Honey Fund

Registry

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