You're Invited!
You are personally invited to Celebrate Your Marriage – a couples experience at Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island! Married couples of all ages are invited to this one-of-a-kind event at this exclusive location May 18-19, 2025 where you will Celebrate Your Marriage!
God intended marriage to be a beautiful relationship between a man and a woman that is designed to last for a lifetime. Healthy marriages are solid foundations for families, loyal partnerships, and mirror the kind of covenant God has for His people.
For over 25 years we have helped thousands of couples Celebrate their Marriage through laughter and growth together with challenging, funny, and relevant speakers … all while savoring time with each other at historic Grand Hotel.
Please join us!
Jay & Laura Laffoon
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Time Away!
You and your spouse will experience intentional time away to enjoy each other and fall in love all over again.
Grow Together!
You and your spouse will celebrate the relationship you have and come away with ways to grow as a couple.
Make Memories!
Your expectations will be exceeded with a heartfelt and unforgettable experience, leaving you eagerly anticipating your return to another Celebrate Your Marriage Conference.
Get Ready to Celebrate in 3 Easy Steps!
1-Buy your tickets to the Celebrate Your Marriage Conference.
2-Reserve your room at Grand Hotel where you’ll take a step away from it all and unwind in the warm hospitality that has been charming guests since 1887. (All ticketed guests will receive a link to reserve their rooms online at our special rate.)
3-Buy your ferry tickets to this one-of-a-kind location. You will receive a discount coupon to purchase ferry tickets via email before the conference.
Get ready to CELEBRATE!
NOTE: You must subscribe to our email list, at checkout, in order to receive important information concerning the Celebrate Your Marriage Conference.
Special Guest, Bill Crawford
Bill is like a team coach, he plans, organizes, and delegates to help couples move towards a shared vision for their marriage. Bill believes in balancing consensus-building with decisive action, striving for both effectiveness and efficiency. By connecting faith with everyday life, he aims to inspire couples to deepen their relationship with each other and with God, demonstrating Christ’s love through practical, actionable steps to strengthen their marriage and family life.
Special Guest, Andy Beningo
With over 3,500 career performances, Andy Beningo has established himself as one of the most in demand comedians working today. Hailed for his clean and "every man" style, Andy has been named one of the 40 Best Up and Coming Comedians in the country, as well as "Best Comedian" by both the Detroit Metro Times and Detroit Hour magazine.
Schedule for
Celebrate Your Marriage
Sunday, May 18, 2025
1:30-3:30 Registration, Art Gallery. 3:30pm: Complementary Coffee, Tea and Lemonade. Doors open to session
4:00pm: Opening Session featuring Jay & Laura Laffoon
6:30pm: Dinner in the Main Dining Room
(included for couples staying at Grand Hotel)
9:00pm: Date Night featuring Andy Beningo
Monday, May 19, 2025
7:30am: Breakfast in the Main Dining Room
(included for couples staying at Grand Hotel)
9:30am: Wake Up & Celebrate with Bill Crawford
10:30am: Complementary Coffee, Tea and Lemonade.
11:00am: Closing Session featuring Jay & Laura Laffoon
*Schedule is subject to change
Accommodations at Grand Hotel
After you purchase your tickets, you will receive a link to reserve your room online directly through the Grand Hotel website.
The Grand Hotel Room Rate for Celebrate Your Marriage with Jay and Laura is $475.33++. This includes your room, meals for two people, and is the lowest rate the hotel offers to any group. Grand Hotel operates on the Modified American Plan. This means that your daily rate includes breakfast and dinner.
A coupon with a special discount code for ferry tickets with Shepler's Ferry Line will be emailed one month prior to the event.
Please note: All attendees to Celebrate Your Marriage are strongly encouraged to book their hotel reservations at Grand Hotel, as meals are included with our special daily rate.
Attendees not staying at Grand Hotel will be required to pay the hotel’s daily admission fee ($12 per person, per day) in order to access all sessions.
In addition, non-hotel guests that wish to eat at Grand Hotel may do so according to the following prices: Breakfast – $49 per person; Dinner – $121 per person. All rates are subject to Michigan sales tax (6%) and require advance reservations by contacting Grand Hotel or visiting the Concierge desk.
**NO REFUNDS OR TRANSFERS. All sales are final**
