Marion and Ben in Traverse City, MI

This couple cruises their way into marriage with a seaside celebration

The bride, wearing a Paloma Blanca mermaid-style wedding dress, carries a paper parasol imprinted with the initial of her new last name.

Michigan natives Marion and Ben grew up near lakes, share a love of sailing, and even got engaged on the beach. So it was no surprise that Lake Michigan played a key role in their wedding. The couple exchanged vows aboard the Manitou, a replica of a cargo schooner from the 1800s, then headed back to shore for a beach-themed reception at the Park Place Hotel.

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