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 October 5-6, 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 30 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 your ferry tickets via email.
Get ready to CELEBRATE!
NOTE: You must subscribe to our email lis, when you checkout, in order to receive important information concerning the Celebrate Your Marriage Conference.
SPECIAL GUESTS:
Alan Cullen, Bible Teacher
Alan Cullen is the lead pastor of Community Church in Central Michigan, overseeing three vibrant campuses. Born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, Alan first visited the United States in his early twenties, where he met his wife, Kelly. Together, they planted a church in the west of Ireland before eventually moving back to America. Alan has dedicated 28 years to ministry, serving as a worship leader, church planter, and now a lead pastor, with a deep passion for the local church and fostering healthy marriages.
Alan and Kelly have been married for 25 years and are the proud parents of three children: Sean, Jack, and Sophie. Kelly is a Naturopathic Doctor and Digestive Health Specialist. She owns Pleasant Wellness, where her passion for natural health compliments Alan’s ministry. Alan’s journey from Dublin to Michigan reflects his commitment to faith, family, and building strong, supportive communities.
Peter Brooks, Entertainment
Except for 6 (awful) months in Ohio and 6 (enjoyable) years in Albuquerque, Peter has been blessed to live his entire life in Michigan. He began his radio career while in high school in his hometown, West Branch, and spent the next 48 years in radio as an on-air personality and station manager having retired three years ago. He spent the last 44 years in Christian radio with the Family Life Radio Network in Michigan and New Mexico. Peter has served on the Board of Greater Lansing RTL and Albuquerque RTL. He married his high school sweetheart, Lynette. They have 2 daughters, 2 grandchildren, a Labrador and a cat. He lives in Midland and is active in his church and in community theater.
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Tentative Schedule for
Celebrate Your Marriage
Sunday, October 5, 2025
3:30pm: Complementary Coffee, Tea and Lemonade. Doors open to session.
4:00pm: Opening Session featuring by Jay & Laura Laffoon
6:30pm: Dinner in the Main Dining Room
(included for couples staying at Grand Hotel)
9:00pm: The Ultimate Date Night with Peter Brooks
Monday, October 6, 2025
7:30am: Breakfast in the Main Dining Room
(included for couples staying at Grand Hotel)
9:30 am: Wake Up & Celebrate! Session featuring Alan Cullen
10:30 am: Complimentary Coffee, Tea and Lemonade.
11:00am: Closing Session with 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 rat e 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 ($10 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**
