Illustration of Jordan and Marcus seen from behind, one in a midnight tuxedo and one in an ivory dinner jacket, holding hands as they walk down a merlot runner toward the glowing Art Deco doorway of a ballroom

Together with their families

Mr.Jordan Ellis& Mr.Marcus Bell

request the pleasure of your company

The Belmont Hotel

Detroit, Michigan

Countdown

until Ceremony

283 days until Ceremony

Schedule

  1. 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT

    Rehearsal Dinner

    When
    Friday, August 20, 2027, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT
    Where
    The Belmont Hotel — The Supper Club1515 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226
    Attire
    CocktailSuits, with or without a tie; knee-length or midi dresses, or dressy jumpsuits.
    Notes
    Wedding party and family; invitations for this dinner are noted on your reply form.
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  1. 5:00 PM – 5:40 PM EDT

    Ceremony

    When
    Saturday, August 21, 2027, 5:00 PM – 5:40 PM EDT
    Where
    The Belmont Hotel — The Grand Ballroom1515 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226
    Attire
    Black tie optionalA tuxedo or a dark suit and tie; a long gown, formal cocktail dress or dressy separates.
    Notes
    Please be seated by 4:45 pm.
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  2. 5:40 PM – 5:50 PM EDT

    Jumping the Broom

    When
    Saturday, August 21, 2027, 5:40 PM – 5:50 PM EDT
    Where
    The Belmont Hotel — The Grand Ballroom1515 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226
    Attire
    Black tie optionalA tuxedo or a dark suit and tie; a long gown, formal cocktail dress or dressy separates.
    Notes
    Our grandmothers are holding the broom.
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  3. 5:50 PM – 7:00 PM EDT

    Cocktail Hour

    When
    Saturday, August 21, 2027, 5:50 PM – 7:00 PM EDT
    Where
    The Belmont Hotel — Mezzanine Bar1515 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226
    Attire
    Black tie optionalA tuxedo or a dark suit and tie; a long gown, formal cocktail dress or dressy separates.
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  4. 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM EDT

    Reception

    When
    Saturday, August 21, 2027, 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM EDT
    Where
    The Belmont Hotel — The Grand Ballroom1515 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226
    Attire
    Black tie optionalA tuxedo or a dark suit and tie; a long gown, formal cocktail dress or dressy separates.
    Notes
    A live jazz quintet until 10, then the DJ.
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  5. 11:30 PM – 2:00 AM EDT

    After-Party

    When
    Saturday, August 21, 2027, 11:30 PM – 2:00 AM EDT
    Where
    The Belmont Hotel — Rooftop Lounge1515 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226
    Attire
    CocktailSuits, with or without a tie; knee-length or midi dresses, or dressy jumpsuits.
    Notes
    Sliders at midnight.
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Our story

Second chances

We met twice: once at a friend’s birthday where neither of us said much, and again two years later in a record shop on the same Saturday morning, both reaching for the same Coltrane reissue.

The record

Marcus let Jordan buy it. Jordan invited Marcus over to listen to it. It has been playing ever since.

Home

Detroit raised us both. There was never a question where we would celebrate.

Wedding party

  • Andre Ellis

    Best Man (Jordan)

  • Keisha Bell

    Best Woman (Marcus)

    Marcus’s twin sister.

  • Terrence Hall

    Groomsman

  • Naomi Brooks

    Groomswoman

  • Malik Ellis

    Ring Bearer

    Age nine, very serious about it.

  • Reverend Dorothy Hayes

    Officiant

Traditions

Jumping the broom

Right after the ceremony we jump over a broom together, a tradition with deep roots in Black American weddings, held by our grandmothers.

Travel & stay

Where to stay

Airports

  • DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport about 30 minutes

Getting around

Everything is at the hotel. The QLINE streetcar runs along Woodward for exploring; valet parking is available at the hotel.

Good to know

August is warm and humid; the ballroom is air-conditioned.

Things to do

  • The riverwalk A long, flat walk along the Detroit River.
  • Eastern Market on Saturday morning Go early, eat everything.

Gallery

  • The record shop, Saturday morning
  • First dance practice in the kitchen
  • Belle Isle in summer
  • Both grandmothers, finally in one photo
  • The engagement
  • Jazz night, our first anniversary
Illustration of an Art Deco record shop front with a striped awning, a vinyl record and sleeves in the lit window
Photo 1 of 6 The record shop, Saturday morning

RSVP

Kindly reply by July 16, 2027

For a copy of your reply and a link to change it.

Rehearsal Dinner Friday, August 20, 2027, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Ceremony Saturday, August 21, 2027, 5:00 PM – 5:40 PM
Reception Saturday, August 21, 2027, 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM
How many in your party, including you?

  1. 1 You

  2. Leave empty if not coming

Registry

Questions

Our evening is adults only, apart from family members in the wedding party.

If your reply form lets you add a second name, please do.

Black tie optional: a tuxedo or a dark suit and tie; a gown, formal cocktail dress or sharp separates.

Valet at the hotel; there is also a garage across the street.

Yes, please. After the broom, phones out!

Links below. We also love records.