Christine Johnson & Daniel Boyle

Our Wedding

Our wedding ceremony will be held at the Wildwood Metropark, 5100 W. Central Ave in Toledo, OH on August 1, 2009 at 12:00 noon.

The 500-plus-acre Metropark includes 300 forested acres carpeted with wildflowers and ferns, and inhabited by small mammals, whitetail deer, fox and a variety of birds. Meadows and prairies provide habitat for other small animals and summer wildflowers.

The gazebo, where our ceremony will take place, sits on the front lawn of the Manor House~ the former private estate of Robert A. Stranahan, chairman of Champion Spark Plug Company. The stately house is an 18th Century architectural style known as Georgian Colonial.

The wide front portico of the Manor House overlooks mowed lawns and tree-covered knolls, which buffer the grounds from Central Avenue. From the rear, visitors can see the Ottawa River. An elevated boardwalk enables visitors to enjoy the floodplain, even during times of high water.

To the east of the Manor House is the formal garden with its brick walks and wrought iron gazebos.

A short distance west of the Manor House is the Robert R. Metz Visitor Center, formerly the estate's riding stables.


Our wedding colors are purple, tangerine and fuschia.

Our Reception

Immediately following our ceremony, please join us for a luncheon reception at The Secor Room, Secor Metropark~ 10001 W. Central Ave. in Berkey, OH.

A Special Message From Us

Following our honeymoon cruise to the Mexican Riviera, we'll be making our home in Whitehouse, OH. We thank you all for your love and support as we embark on the next chapter in our love story ~ as husband and wife!