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Cheryl & Bart

June 28, 2008

Castle Farms

Queen’s Courtyard Ceremony &

Queen's Royal Tent Reception

Bart and Cheryl actually met on a blind date, set up through their mutual friend Lisa. Bart surprised Cheryl with a not-so-traditional first date: an “Old School”-themed party where he was the featured guest, Frank the Tank. Through the time they were dating, they continued to have fun together- dressing up as the SNL Spartan Cheerleaders for Halloween, heading to Key West for Fantasy Fest, and organizing New Years Eve parties and pub crawls for their friends. Bart proposed, to Cheryl’s surprise, while on vacation in Playa del Carmen, Mexico on a rooftop deck overlooking the ocean.

Cheryl has always vacationed in the Traverse City area, and her parents have a lake house on Torch Lake. Since Cheryl and Bart live in the Chicago area, they always have enjoyed the relaxation that comes with a trip to northern Michigan. They wanted a fun, low-key, yet beautiful atmosphere that matched their personalities, and found it at Castle Farms. Many family and friends from both Cheryl’s hometown of Saginaw and their home in Chicago made the trip to Charlevoix for the wedding.

Their family and friends are still talking about what a great time they had at their wedding. A photo booth was available where guests could take four snapshots and paste copies into a book for the bride and groom, then view all of the photos online after the wedding. Bart and Cheryl performed “The Perfect Cheer” from the Saturday Night Live cheerleaders in order to get their guests out on the dance floor, which remained packed the whole night.

“We are so happy that we chose Castle Farms for our wedding. The courtyard, tavern and tent provided such a perfect setting, and the staff allowed us to relax and enjoy our guests. We couldn’t have imagined a more perfect day!” –Bart & Cheryl

July 28 - 29, 2012 - Fiber Arts Festival More than 50 vendors will be at Castle Farms displaying their wares during the Fiber Arts Festival July 28-29, 2012. Live animals, such as sheep and alpaca, and interactive demonstrations including sheep dogs at work and sheep-shearing presentations, provide hours of enjoyment, as well as being educational. The Fiber Fashion Show, featuring handmade items such as hats, sweaters and lace shawls, highlights the Festival and is great fun for all. The Fiber Arts Festival - a perfect way to celebrate nature’s bounty while enjoying the natural beauty of Castle Farms.	October 24 - 31, 2012 - Antique Dress & Quilt Display Visit Castle Farm’s Wedding Attire From Across the Decades, on display October 24th - 31th. This fascinating glimpse of antique bridal gowns and grooms’ attire kicks off the celebration of the Castle’s 8th Annual Grand Bridal Expo, Sunday, October 28th, 2012.
September 1 - 2, 2012 - Royal Craft Show Castle Farms proudly heralds the annual Royal Craft Show, September 1-2, 2012. This annual event held during Labor Day Weekend, is set amidst the majesty of the magnificent stone buildings and sweeping gardens of Castle Farms, and features displays from the finest of Northern Michigan crafters. One of Michigan’s most prestigious craft shows, the Royal Craft Show is a spectacular celebration of unique arts and crafts, and offers something for young and old alike.	October 28, 2012 - Grand Bridal Expo Castle Farms is honored to host its 8th Annual Grand Bridal Expo on October 28, 2011. This eagerly-anticipated annual event features displays by only the finest in wedding service providers Northern Michigan has to offer, and brides are certain to find that special something to help make all those wedding day dreams come true.. The Grand Finale Fashion Show showcases the latest in bridal fashions. Visit the Grand Bridal Expo at Castle Farms, where timeless elegance and surprisingly affordable weddings join together to create the perfect happily-ever-after.

July 28 - 29, 2012 - Fiber Arts Festival

More than 50 vendors will be at Castle Farms displaying their wares during the Fiber Arts Festival July 28-29, 2012. Live animals, such as sheep and alpaca, and interactive demonstrations including sheep dogs at work and sheep-shearing presentations, provide hours of enjoyment, as well as being educational. The Fiber Fashion Show, featuring handmade items such as hats, sweaters and lace shawls, highlights the Festival and is great fun for all. The Fiber Arts Festival - a perfect way to celebrate nature’s bounty while enjoying the natural beauty of Castle Farms.

October 24 - 31, 2012 - Antique Dress & Quilt Display

Visit Castle Farm’s Wedding Attire From Across the Decades, on display October 24th - 31th. This fascinating glimpse of antique bridal gowns and grooms’ attire kicks off the celebration of the Castle’s 8th Annual Grand Bridal Expo, Sunday, October 28th, 2012.

September 1 - 2, 2012 - Royal Craft Show

Castle Farms proudly heralds the annual Royal Craft Show, September 1-2, 2012. This annual event held during Labor Day Weekend, is set amidst the majesty of the magnificent stone buildings and sweeping gardens of Castle Farms, and features displays from the finest of Northern Michigan crafters. One of Michigan’s most prestigious craft shows, the Royal Craft Show is a spectacular celebration of unique arts and crafts, and offers something for young and old alike.

October 28, 2012 - Grand Bridal Expo

Castle Farms is honored to host its 8th Annual Grand Bridal Expo on October 28, 2011. This eagerly-anticipated annual event features displays by only the finest in wedding service providers Northern Michigan has to offer, and brides are certain to find that special something to help make all those wedding day dreams come true.. The Grand Finale Fashion Show showcases the latest in bridal fashions. Visit the Grand Bridal Expo at Castle Farms, where timeless elegance and surprisingly affordable weddings join together to create the perfect happily-ever-after.