Holly and Charlo

It’s a love
celebration!

September 18, 19 + 20Hoxeyville, Michigan - 2026

Join us for three days of family, friends and fun.

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The couple

Our Love Story

From a Japan ski lodge, to Tahoe, to Montreal, to forever.

A love rooted in travel, shared values, family and adventure.

Holly Jo Shankland

Holly Jo Shankland

The Bride - Captain of Stoke

Age
37
Base
Truckee, California
Role
Wedding + Adventure Photographer
Rides
Powder skiing & Wake Surfing
Origin
Grew up water-skiing, loves to travel

Captures moments for a living. Happiest barefoot on a granite slab with a camera and a river underfoot.

&
Charles-Olivier Talbot

Charles-Olivier Talbot

Charlo - Pilot in Command

Age
39
Base
Montréal, Québec
Role
Pilot
Rides
Wing foiling + Backcountry skiing
Origin
Grew up water-skiing , loves to travel

Flies planes for real, chases wind for fun. Will out-ski you, then cook you dinner.

Harper

Harper

The Dog of Honour - Smooshie

Age
4
Base
Wherever the couple is
Role
Chief Tail-Wagger
Fetches
Sticks, Tennis balls & Hearts
Origin
Rescued, loves the river

Loves swimming, snack and rolling in the sand. Lifeguard & captain of cute.

Love @ first ski

Holly + Charles meet in Myoko, Japan.

Met at Sunshine Lodge in Myoko Kogen: late nights dancing, onsen soaks, and deep powder through the tunnel runs at Akakura Kanko. Then the fun carried on to California and Montréal.

Holly and Charlo skiing
Holly and Charlo

A little secret

It’s true, we did already get married.

On September 22nd, on the fall equinox, we gathered with a few friends, barefoot by the river, to get married. We had an incredible day together followed by a ramen dinner in Nevada City and a fun night out.

It was a perfect day, and we look forward to having our families together in Michigan to celebrate.

Barefoot by the river

39.2616°N · 121.0161°W

Barefoot by the river.

good times in the pines

Wedstock

Cabins - Camping - Cold river water - Guitar strings drifting through the pines - Good food - Good music & all our favorite people in one place!

Please RSVP to each event individually below, and for Sunday let us know whether you’d like a kayak, canoe or raft.

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Outfit Inspiration

Wedstock Attire

Summer of Love meets Northern Michigan.

Think Woodstock, the Summer of Love, Stevie Nicks, wildflowers, velvet, campfires, and dancing beneath the pines.

We’re dreaming of a weekend filled with music, dancing, bonfires, cowboy boots, barefoot moments, and free spirits. Most of all, we want you to feel like your most authentic self.

Inspiration

  • Velvet & fringe
  • Flowy dresses & vintage florals
  • Bell bottoms & denim
  • Cowboy boots (or barefoot if the moment calls for it!)
  • Suede, corduroy & natural textures
  • Wide-brim hats, bandanas & layered jewelry

Earthy colors, with pops of

  • Mustard
  • Rust
  • Navy
  • Deep red
  • Sage
  • Cream

Getting there

Travel & lodging.

Coyote Crossings sits on 40 beautiful acres near the Pine River, complete with cabins, campfires, music, open skies, and room to roam. Stay in one of the on-site cabins, book a nearby Airbnb, grab a hotel in Cadillac, or bring your van, camper, or RV and stay right on the property. However you get here, we hope you’ll settle in and make a weekend of it.

Find your way around

  • Coyote Crossings (the wedding)
  • Maggie + Vince’s Barn
  • Cadillac
  • Tustin
  • TVC · Traverse City
  • GRR · Grand Rapids
  • DTW · Detroit
Coyote Crossings (the wedding)Maggie + Vince’s BarnCadillacTustinTVC · Traverse CityGRR · Grand RapidsDTW · Detroit

While you’re up north

Make a week of it. The lake light in September is the whole reason we love it here.

Traverse City
Traverse City
The Great Lakes
The Great Lakes
Upper Peninsula
Upper Peninsula
Pictured Rocks
Pictured Rocks
Sleeping Bear Dunes
Sleeping Bear Dunes

Registry

Your presence means the world to us, and it’s all we ask for.

Many of you are travelling across the globe to celebrate with us in Holly’s hometown. If you’d still like to contribute to our registry or honeymoon funds, please use the links below.

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We look forward to seeing you!

Drop us your details below. We can’t wait to have everyone together on the river.

Kindly reply byJuly 31st
2026