Welcome Party
6:30 to 8:30 pm
Drinks, music and mingling to kick off the weekend.
Smuggler's at North Shore
864 E 88th St, Newaygo
Attire: summer casual
You are cordially invited
The wedding of
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Friday June 4, 2027
Camp Desmond
Newaygo, Michigan
A weekend on the river with our favorite people.
Come for the wedding, stay for the campfire.
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Heads up
Newaygo is a small, popular summer town and rooms are limited.
Please book your stay as soon as you can.
June 3 to 5, 2027
The Weekend
The Wedding
4:00 pmShuttle pickups begin
4:45 pmFind your seat
5:00 pmCeremony by the river
5:45 pmCocktails, dinner and dancing
11:00 pmLast dance. Shuttles run until 12:30 am
Camp Desmond, 7486 S Gray Drake Blf, Newaygo
Attire: semi-formal summer. It's on grass, so block heels, wedges or flats. Bring a light layer.
Cabin Brunch
11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Coffee, mimosas, brunch and yard games. Come and go as you please before heading home.
Camp Desmond
Open house
Attire: summer casual
The town
Welcome to Newaygo
A quaint little river town about an hour north of Grand Rapids, and a summer favorite. People come for tubing and kayaking on the Muskegon River, fishing, hiking and a slow afternoon downtown. Come a day early or stay a day late and make a trip of it.
More to explore
Our picks downtown
Newaygo Brewing Co.
19 State StRiver Stop Cafe
52 W State RdSportsman's Bar
30 W State Rd
Where to stay
Book early
Newaygo is a small, popular river town and summer weekends sell out. Rooms are limited, so please book yours as soon as you can.
ShuttleFilling fast
Harrington Inn
Fremont · our preferred hotel
No room block here. Rooms are first come, first served, and summer weekends sell out.
Book onlineShuttle4 rooms left
Newaygo Bed & Breakfast
Newaygo · downtown
Booking is by phone. Call (231) 652-1093 and mention the Murdock/Desmond wedding.
Visit websiteMuskegon River Inn
Newaygo · downtown
Our room block is full. If you already have a room here, the shuttle picks you up.
Hotel Rose
Rockford · about 45 minutes from Camp Desmond
Ask for the Desmond/Murdock block. No shuttle from here, so plan to drive.
Book onlineThe shuttle
Complimentary, on Friday only, for guests at the three shuttle hotels above. Tell us you need a seat when you RSVP. Times are tentative, and the exact schedule will be posted closer to the wedding.
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4:00 pm
Harrington Inn
Fremont · first pickup
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4:15 pm
Muskegon River Inn
Newaygo
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4:20 pm
Newaygo Bed & Breakfast
Newaygo
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4:30 pm
Camp Desmond
Arrive in time to be seated by 4:45 pm. Ceremony at 5:00.Heading home
Return shuttles leave Camp Desmond at 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 pm, with the last one at 12:30 am, back to all three hotels. Staying anywhere else, including Hotel Rose or a rental? Plan to drive. There's no Uber or Lyft out here.
Renting a place?
Airbnb and VRBO have great spots within 30 minutes of Camp Desmond. You'll drive yourself, parking is limited, so carpool if you can.
Getting here
Getting to Camp Desmond
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Driving in
Most of you will drive. Camp Desmond is about 55 minutes north of Grand Rapids. Tap Get directions for the route from your door.
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Flying in
Fly into Grand Rapids (GRR), about an hour from Camp Desmond, and rent a car. There's no Uber or Lyft out here.
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Ride the shuttle
Staying at Harrington Inn, Newaygo B&B or Muskegon River Inn? A complimentary shuttle takes you to Camp Desmond and back. Tell us you need a seat when you RSVP.
Get directions
7486 S Gray Drake Blf, Newaygo, MI 49337
Good to know
Questions
Semi-formal summer attire. The ceremony and reception are outdoors on grass, so skip the stilettos and go with block heels, wedges, flats or loafers. Evenings by the river cool off, so bring a light layer.
June days are usually warm and sunny, in the mid to upper 70s. Evenings can dip into the 50s and 60s, so bring a light layer and check the forecast before you pack.
Plus-ones are included if they are named on your invitation.
We love your little ones, but this is an adults-only weekend, aside from immediate family in the wedding.
Eastern. If you are coming from Chicago, you lose an hour on the way. The ceremony starts at 5:00 pm Eastern, so plan to be seated by 4:45.
A buffet dinner. Let us know about any allergies or dietary needs when you RSVP.
Having you there is the gift.
If you'd still like to give something, our registry is on Zola.
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