Shay & Kerri
December 28, 2008
Castle Farms
King's Indoor Chapel Ceremony & King's Great Hall Reception
“Shay and I met in April of 2006 through my cousins. We started dating in July of 2006 and soon fell in love. On March 11, 2007 I found my engagement ring hidden in my Easter basket! A week later the wedding plans began.”
“We knew we wanted a Christmas wedding and that is where we started. We planned the wedding for December 28th, 2007. With help from our families we hauled in about 40 real Christmas Trees ranging in size from 7’ to 18’ tall all of which were Blue Spruce and grown by Wiggins Tree Company. We also hauled in 1000’ of Fraser Fir garland and 20 large Fraser Fir wreaths and began decorating. Each table had a small Fraser Fir wreath and a red pillar candle embossed with silver snowflakes for the centerpieces. Each place setting also had a chocolate-covered cherry and jingle bells. The head table was decorated with two large evergreen centerpieces and our Fraser Fir and roses bouquets. The cake was a great addition that completed our fairy tale theme. My parents along with Cathy Wiggins (Cakes by Cathy) surprised us with the most beautiful wedding cake we had ever seen. It was a sparkling castle with a fountain and garland for accents.”
“The entire day we had people telling us it was the most beautiful wedding they had been to and we are still hearing it today. It was truly a wedding fit for a prince and princess (and a few kings)! But it wouldn’t have been possible without our families and the castle staff! Thanks to all of you!”
“Castle Farm's staff was a great help throughout our planning, decorating, and the wedding day. Anora, Janelle, and Josh were all excellent to work with. Thank you for helping create the wedding of our dreams!”
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.
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.
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.
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.