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Matthew & Caroline

May 14, 2011

Castle Farms

Queen's Courtyard Ceremony &
East Garden Room Reception

"Matt and I have known each other since 5^th grade, and became close friends during high school. We started dating soon after graduation, and it wasn’t long before we were living together. Six years later, on St. Patrick’s Day, 2010, Matt proposed! We quickly started searching for the perfect venue, but once we visited Castle Farms, we both knew there was no need to search further. Michigan’s very own fairy tale castle would provide the perfect setting (and gorgeous photo ops!) for the “Up North” wedding of our dreams. During our bridal tour, we fell in love with the historic stone and dramatic architecture of the Queen’s Courtyard for the outdoor ceremony; the airy openness of the King’s East Garden Room, with its French doors, lighted greenery, and welcoming outdoor gardens, definitely added an elegant touch."

"Castle Farms made everything so amazingly easy when it came to booking our vendors. The Castle staff was great at answering every question we had, and we decided to follow their recommendations by choosing vendors listed on their Preferred Service Providers list. Grey Gables did the catering, and the food was fantastic! We brought our own beverage fountain to The Castle, and having our M&C Purple Rita's with sugar rims available at the bar added a unique extra. All Cakes All Occasions provided us with a delicious three layer tiered round cake, and each layer had its own different flavor. To please those with an extra sweet tooth, we splurged with a chocolate fountain and assorted dippers from Grey Gables. Marvin's Garden's and Debbie did a great job with all our flowers: from boutonnieres and bouquets, to the rose and hydrangea arrangements on the guest tables. Aaron Liversedge, the DJ from Rusch Entertainment, was amazing. He played all our favorite songs and kept us dancing all night long; he even came out on the dance floor and did the Cupid Shuffle dance with us! Jim Nelson, our photographer, did a fabulous job with our wedding pictures, capturing all the shots Matt and I wanted, plus more! As a special treat for our wedding guests, Matt and I rented a photo booth, which everyone loved; people were lined up for it the entire night! We also rented a bus from Midnight Madness, which transported our guests and wedding party to and from their various hotels back and forth throughout the evening. Our Videographer from Mike Staff Productions remained with us for eight full hours. Somehow, he managed to capture the magic of that special day which flew by much too fast; we’ll always be grateful we have that video."

"The forecast was gloomy the day of our wedding, and we were married in the rain. Though The Castle was able to provide an indoor rain plan for our ceremony, I wanted to stick with our original plan of an outdoor wedding. Castle Farms provided huge white umbrellas for all our guests, which they used while our wedding ceremony was underway. Our guests still talk about our wedding and the amazing day all of us spent together at Castle Farms. The memories are captured forever through the video, the photographs, but especially in our hearts. We’re so glad we made the choice to be married in Charlevoix The Beautiful at Castle Farms!"

Vendor Applause

Caterer: Grey Gables

Florist: Marvin’s Gardens

DJ: Aaron Liversedge of Rusch Entertainment

Cake: All Cakes All Occasions

Clergy: Ken Grimes

Photographer: Jim Nelson Photography

Videographer: Mike Staff Productions

Table Linens and Chair Covers: The Chair Cover Collection

Transportation: Midnight Madness

Photo Booth: Northern Michigan Photo Booth

Makeup Artist: Rachel Corbin of La Dolce Vita Salon and Spa

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, 2012. 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, 2012. 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.