🎉 Grand Wedding Expo at Castle Farms 🎉

Calling all wedding couples!

👰 What to Expect:

  • A spectacular showcase of wedding vendors from all across the industry.  SEE VENDOR LIST BELOW!
  • Indulge IN delectable food samples and culinary delights.
  • Meet and greet with hundreds of couples actively planning their dream weddings.
  • Exciting prizes and giveaways throughout the event.
  • Conclude the expo with an exclusive cocktail party, perfect for networking and celebrating your successes.

💍 Grand Giveaway Wedding: In addition to the vendor prizes, we are thrilled to announce the Grand Giveaway Wedding! One lucky couple will have the chance to win a full free wedding package, courtesy of our generous vendors.  SEE DETAILS OF BOTH PACKAGES BELOW!

Tickets are $5 in advance and $10 at the door.

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DANCING INTO “I DO” WORKSHOP

Wedding Workshop: Dancing into “I DO”
Hosted by ZoeDance

Get ready to wow your guests and feel confident on the dance floor! Join us for a fun and romantic First Dance Workshop designed specifically for wedding couples.  Whether you’re looking to polish your moves or just not step on each other’s toes, this class will help you and your partner connect and move together with ease. Learn the basics, build your confidence, and start your wedding day off on the right foot—literally!

🕔 Time: 4:00 – 5:00 PM
📅 Date: November 9th
📍 Location: Castle Farms
💰 Cost: $40 per couple
👠 Capacity: Limited to 20 couples per class

Private lesson sign-ups will be available during the workshop for those wanting personalized instruction.  Don’t miss this chance to practice, prepare, and have fun together before the big day!

Sign Up For Dancing into “I Do” Workshop

Giveaway Details

2025 Castle Couples’ Giveaway

Only couples reserved at Castle Farms by November 8th, 2025 are eligible to enter this drawing.

Rehearsal Dinner:

Venue:  Queen’s Tavern at Castle Farms

Design/Decor : Elegance Wedding Design

Photo Session: Millers Photography

Wedding Day Bonuses:

Rentals Package & Early Dressing Room Access:  Castle Farms

Package Value: $4,500

2025 Grand Wedding Giveaway

Only couples not yet reserved at Castle Farms are eligible to enter this drawing.

Grand Wedding Giveaway Vendors

Wedding Venue: Castle Farms

Officiant:  Charlevoix Wedding Pastor

Photography: Curtis Myers Wedding Photography

Catering:  PER Catering & Events

Transportation: Midnight Madness

Accommodations: The Earl

Florist: T&T Floral

Attire: Petoskey Bridal

Photo Booth: Parker Marshall Entertainment

Draping: Sensational Events

Deserts: Tessa Maes’ Bakery

Wedding Day Bonuses:

Rentals Package & Early Dressing Room Access:  Castle Farms

Package Value: $21,750

That’s Amazing! How Do I Win?

  • Attend the Grand Wedding Expo
  • Fill your Registration form with the signatures of every vendor
  • Turn your Registration form in before 3:00pm
  • Attend the cocktail party and listen for the Grand Giveaway announcement
  • Celebrate if you win!

What are the Rules?

  • Wedding vendors volunteer their services; each year we may have different inclusions in the package.
  • Winner will be drawn LIVE at the end of the Cocktail Party.
  • Bride or Groom must be present to win.
  • Wedding date must be within the next calendar year. For example, if you win in 2025, your wedding must take place before the end of 2026.
  • Castle Farms and wedding vendors are subject to availability. It is your responsibility to choose a date that the vendors are available.
  • In the event that a vendor is not available on your chosen date, no alternate vendor is provided nor is any compensation available.
  • Wedding reception must take place at Castle Farms.
  • Both parties must be 18 years old or older to enter.
  • Only one entry per couple.
  • Non-transferable.

GRAND WEDDING GIVEAWAY IS FOR COUPLES NOT ALREADY BOOKED AT CASTLE FARMS!

CASTLE COUPLE GIVEAWAY IS ONLY FOR COUPLES ALREAY BOOKED AT CASTLE FARMS!

Every year at the Castle Farms Grand Wedding Expo, one lucky couple wins the wedding of their dreams!

2024 Grand Wedding Giveaway

Only couples not yet reserved at Castle Farms are eligible to enter this drawing.

Grand Wedding Giveaway Vendors
Wedding Venue: Castle Farms
Catering: Grey Gables Restaurant & Catering
Photography:  Akachi Media
Reception Entertainment: A+ Entertains

Clergy: Charlevoix Wedding Pastor
Specialty Item: Brew School Courtesy of Stiggs Brewery
Drapery Backdrop: Sensational Events

Wedding Planning: Thomas Heath Events

Design/Decor : Heart Wedding Design, Styling and Décor

Transportation: Mackinaw Shuttle

Accommodations: The Earl

2024 Grand Wedding Giveaway Winner

2023 Castle Couples’ Giveaway Vendors

Rehearsal Dinner:

Venue:  1918 Cellars at Castle Farms
Catering:  PER Catering & Events

Wedding Day Bonuses:

Rentals Package & Early Dressing Room Access:  Castle Farms

Congratulations to the winning couple, Cayla and Benjamin!

2023 GWE Winner

2023 Grand Wedding Giveaway

Grand Wedding Giveaway Vendors
Rehearsal Dinner:
Venue: 1918 Cellars at Castle Farms
Catering: The Cantina

Wedding:
Wedding Venue: Castle Farms
Catering: BJ’s Catering & Events Center
Photography: Paxton Photography
Reception DJ: Ed’s DJ Service
Wedding Dessert: Tootsie Bluffins
Hair Salon: Last Tangle Salon & Tanning
Accommodations: The Earl
Tuxedos: Petoskey Bridal Salon
Specialty Item: Little Bay Boards
Drapery Backdrop: Sensational Events
Rentals Package: Elegance Wedding Design
Transportation: Midnight Madness

Congratulations to the winning couple, Camilyn & Jerome!

2023 GWE Winner

2019 Grand Wedding Giveaway

Rehearsal Dinner
Venue: 1918 Cellars
Caterers/Bartenders: PER Catering
Transportation: Mackinaw Shuttle & Limousine

Wedding Day
Venue: Castle Farms
Accommodations: Hotel Earl
Cake: Ruthann’s Gourmet Bakery
Catering/Bartending: Grey Gables Inn Restaurant & Catering
Clergy: Northern Michigan Ministers
Entertainment: A+ Entertains
Florist: Billie’s Floral & Boutique
Hair: Last Tangle Salon & Tanning
Photographer: A13 Studios
Photobooth: A+ Entertains
Transportation: Midnight Madness
Tuxedos: Petoskey Bridal
Decor: Heart Wedding Decor
Wedding Planner: Up North Events

Congratulations Christi & Bruce!

Wedding Date: October 2018
Ceremony: Queen’s Courtyard
Reception: King’s Great Hall

Grand Bridal Expo Castle Farms Michael Murphy IV Photography

Vendors:
Venue: Castle Farms
Catering: Grey Gables Restaurant & Catering
Entertainment: A+ Event Entertainment
Hair Styling: Last Tangle Salon and Tanning
Photography: Paxton Photography
Photo Booth: Life Outside the Booth
Wedding Party Floral:  Thyme Hill Designs

TIANNA & JOSHUA, OCTOBER 2017

E.C. Campbell Photography
E.C Campbell Photography
E.C. Campbell Photography
E.C Campbell Photography

Tianna and Joshua won their free wedding at our 2016 Grand Bridal Expo. They held their wedding in October of 2017 and chose the King’s Great Hall.

Vendors:
Catering: BJ’s Restaurant, Rentals and Catering
Cupcakes: Cre8tive Cupcake
Entertainment: Rusch Entertainment
Hotel and Limo: Holiday Inn Express of Petoskey
Officiant: Charlevoix Wedding Pastor
Photography: E.C. Campbell Photography
Photo Booth: Life Outside the Booth
Transportation: Midnight Madness
Tuxedo Rental: Petoskey Bridal Salon and Tux Rental
Wedding Party Floral: Upsy Daisy Floral