Fei & Hui had a wonderful fairy tale wedding at Castle Farm in Charlevoix, complete with perfect weather, horse and carriage, sparklers, and fireworks! It is now my firm opinion that every wedding should have fireworks! Fei had the most beautiful veil I have ever seen, and just when I thought this woman couldn’t be any more beautiful, she changed into her red party dress for the evening. Just stunning!
Lauren and Josh have a way about them that brings you in and makes you feel like family in an instant. The way they are as individuals; solid in their self, giving in their nature, gentle in their soul, and commanding in their faith, makes being around them an absolute pleasure. To be a part of their marriage journey, has been a gift. We were given a perfect early summer day for a wedding at Castle Farms in Charlevoix. Their attendants, family, and guests all had the best attitudes in anticipation for this union. Lauren and Josh took a moment to pray together (from opposite sides of a door) just before the ceremony, that took the anticipation to a new height and led to great emotion as Lauren walked down the aisle. Tears flowed. As soon as these two touched, you could feel the connection, the joy, and the love they have for each other. The rest of the day and into the evening echoed with happy laughter and touching family speeches. We rounded out the evening with a sparkler send-off and watched them drive off to begin their lives together.
Karrie and Matt are fantastic together! I can’t wait for their wedding next summer! They brought signs for props that read, “Our Story Begins Here” and “Adventure is Out There”. There is nothing that better describes the life experience that will come with getting married and starting a future together, than those signs. It will be an adventure and they can create any story they’d like.
My favorite part of the time I had with them, was learning that their first date was to the movie UP! I loved that movie so I had a flash of creative insanity to bring them their own UP adventure. Sure, flying-people is a little campy, but it is a symbol of believing in what could be. Believing in adventure and stories!
Believe that your love can bring you a lifetime of adventure and stories!
A Wednesday wedding!! Amanda and Nick had an entire castle to themselves for their private, romantic wedding ceremony on a perfect sunny summer day. They had their own horse and carriage and were even surprised with some beautiful classic cars!
I love it when they cry!! Tears of love and joy are one of my favorite things at weddings. Dad went first at the sight of his beautiful daughter, April went next at the sight of her dad’s emotion, then Daniel at the sight of his amazing bride, then April again, then dad again, and mom, and sister. Then, just after you thought everybody was all emotioned out, dad surprised April with a slideshow and there again came the waterworks. For an emotional family like this, I hope that each one of these happy tears gives them 1 year of happy marriage. Seriously, if that was the way it worked, they will be happily ever aftering well beyond this lifetime and the next!
Stacie and Jason, accompanied by their wedding party of 17, braved the light mist to have their “first look” on the draw bridge in Charlevoix before moving on to Castle Farms for an intimate evening ceremony with their daughter, and closest friends and family.
Kimberly & Derek were married at the Sequanota Club in Charlevoix, MI on a lovely, sunny May day, surrounded by their closest friends and family. They designed their own custom wedding bands, had hand-made paper flowers, and a beautiful vista that perfectly matched their style. This simple and easy event was officiated by Derek’s father and Kim’s hair and make-up was done by one of her bridesmaids.
Not So Real Castle Wedding – Castle Farms is offering a different take on the standard bridal show. This is fabulous! If you are interested in seeing what Castle Farms has to offer for wedding and reception please check this out!
http://www.castlefarms.com/the-not-so-real-castle-wedding
Booked guests will leave with a favor bag filled with all of the participating vendors’ information, sweet treats, and fun gifts!
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