A Promise in the Pines
Leigh Huff & Cassy Philips
Ceremony Details
Location: Champion, MI; see details below
Date/Time: Saturday, September 20th 2025 at 6:00 pm ET
PLEASE NOTE: the ceremony time is in Eastern Time!!
Food and merriment to follow!
Weekend Details
Thank you all for taking part in this adventure with us! Below you will find more details about the weekend.
General Info
Our adventure begins on September 18th in the UP of Michigan.
All guests are welcome to arrive as early as Thursday the 18th or as late as Saturday the 20th. The days leading up to the ceremony (Saturday) will be spent relaxing and indulging in the wonder of our natural surroundings.
Cabin & Lodgings
The cabin sits on 220 acres of land so there is plenty of room for activities. Because of this, we are inviting our guests to choose whether they would like to stay within the cabin, in a tent somewhere on the property, or somewhere in the surrounding area. Those opting to camp will be welcome to sleep indoors should the weather be rude, but please plan to supply your own bedding should that situation occur.
We kindly ask guests bringing small children to consider tent camping on the property or to seek an alternative lodging option nearby. You can find recommendations for lodgings in the Alternative Lodgings section below.
NOTE: The cabin's bathrooms will be available to everyone regardless of lodging choice.
Details about the cabin can be found in the Cabin section below.
Directions
The cabin is situated on an unnamed road, so directions to the cabin will not have an exact address but rather coordinates to enter into maps.
You'll find the information to enter for both Google and Apple Maps in the Directions section below; please test out the coordinates in advance to make sure they work for you.
If you have any questions or use a different mapping platform, let us know!
Weather
The ceremony and celebrations will be held outdoors in late September, so plan accordingly and come prepared! This time of year can be notoriously unpredictable. We do have an event tent in case of inclement weather and will be flexible on moving indoors if needed. The cabin and bathrooms will also be available for everyone at all times.
What to Bring
We are asking guests to bring the following:
Camping/outdoor chairs
Coolers (all shapes and sizes)
Outdoor/indoor games
Bug spray
Beverages: we will provide beer, wine, & champaign for the festivities on Saturday but please help us out otherwise
Snacks
Bath towels (for just in case)
Attire for the weekend
We want this weekend to be a relaxing getaway that just so happens to end with a Promise in the Pines.
Days will be spent hiking, hanging out, and preparing for the festivities on Saturday, so bring comfortable clothing and shoes for those days.
For the ceremony and celebration, forest friendly attire is encouraged. Think earth tones (greens, browns, blues, etc) and cozy layers- sweaters are encouraged! We're keeping it casual but intentional; there's no need for formalwear but leave the graphic tees for a different day.
Itinerary
An itinerary of the weekend will be added to the website in the Itinerary section below so check back periodically to see the plans for the weekend.
It should be noted that nothing about the weekend's events are required. Whether you want to join on group hikes or spend time reading and relaxing, we want everyone to do what feels best for them.
Meal Plans
Details on what food is planned for each meal can be found in the Meals section below.
Photos
In lieu of disposable cameras, we would like guests to use their own phones to capture moments from the weekend. You can then upload your photos to PixelParty where a digital photo album will be created for all to see and enjoy.
Contributing to the Weekend
Our hope is to keep the weekend as low key and casual as possible. To do this, we’ve opted to forgo most vendors and DIY instead. That being said, there's a lot of moving pieces throughout the weekend.
If you have specific talents/hobbies that you believe would be helpful and would be willing to contribute your services, we would love to hear from you.
Meals
Thursday, September 18th
Breakfast: on your own
Lunch: on your own
Dinner: burgers & brats on the grill with classic cookout sides (chips, baked beans, etc)
Friday, September 19th
Breakfast: Bagels, muffins, or croissants
Lunch: build-your-own sandwiches
Dinner: Homemade pizzas (Cheese, Pepperoni, Sausage, Veggie, Meat Lovers, Everything, Cleigh Special)
Saturday, September 20th
Breakfast: Bagels, muffins, or croissants
Lunch: build-your-own sandwiches
Dinner: chili or lasagna with garlic bread and a side salad
Dessert: cinnamon rolls & smores by the fire
Sunday, September 21st
Breakfast: Bagels, muffins, or croissants
Lunch: on your own
Itinerary
This itinerary is simply a guide to what Leigh and I will be up to throughout the weekend. We’d love for you to join us for any (or all) of it—but we also want this to feel like a relaxing getaway for everyone, whatever that looks like for you. Feel free to follow along, mix and match, or do your own thing… except maybe try not to miss the wedding.
Thursday, September 18th *First Guest Arrival Day*
-Most of the day will be spent exploring the property & picking out a ceremony location
5-6pm ET: Start grilling burgers & brats for dinner
-Low key evening around the cabin/property
Friday, September 19th *Second Guest Arrival Day*
-Morning: breakfast, pick up rental supplies, prep lunches for hike
-Early Afternoon: Head out for a hike starting at the Canyon Gorge Trailhead (see trail details here)
-Mid Afternoon: return from hike to recover & relax around the cabin/property
-4-4:30pm ET: start baking pizzas, everyone eats as the pizzas are ready
-Post dinner: planning discussion for Saturday (showers, set-up, meals, etc.)
-(Optional throughout the day): Start setting up tables/chairs/tent/decor
Saturday, September 20th *Ceremony Day*
-Morning: wake up, breakfast, start shower rotation, start crockpot chilis
-11am-3pm ET: Set up remaining decor, stagger showers/bathroom time.
-1pm ET: Start getting dressed & ready for festivities
-4:00pm ET: All guests arrive at cabin dressed for the evening
-4-5:30pm ET: Dinner
-5:30pm ET: Leo leads everyone to the ceremony location via petal trail; guests to bring their chairs with them
-6pm ET: Ceremony starts, group photos to follow
-After photos: guests return to cabin/tent for celebrations!
Sunday, September 21st *Check Out Day*
-Morning: breakfast, packing, tear down rentals
-Farewell to guests as they depart
Driving Directions
Google Maps: Type the code "HX8W-QQ9" or click on this Google Maps Link
Apple Maps: Enter "46.56662N, 88.00304W" or click on this Apple Maps Link
These coordinates will take you to a red-gated bridge (marked 410, see photo below). Cross the bridge and continue down the driveway until you reach the cabin at the end.
Please test the coordinates in advance to make sure you are able to find the location. Let us know if you have any difficulties!
Registry
We're so grateful to each of you for making the journey up to Michigan's Upper Penninsula to be with us. Your presence means the world to us, and that's truly enough. But if you'd like to show your support in another way, here are a few options:
Cabin Photos
If you would like to check out the cabin in more detail, click here.
There are a total of 11 queen beds and 5 bedrooms in the cabin. Once the RSVP list is finalized we will communicate more about the sleeping arrangements. Our goal is to group people together who are familiar with one another but please be flexible as space is limited.
Alternate Lodging Options
For those with small children or who wish to lodge elsewhere.
Closest option (~2 miles from cabin with views of Lake Michigamme):
Michigamme, MI (~15 minutes from cabin):
Republic, MI (~20 minutes from cabin):