Preferred Service Provider Feature – Clergy

Your wedding day begins with a celebration ~ a ceremony in which the two of you are joined together as one. Though the clergy you choose may seem a simple choice and will be with you for only a short time, their role may be the most important role of all. They will be the ones to assist and guide you through the process of creating those special moments you will remember forever, and writing vows you will speak during the sacred service in which you begin your married life together. The clergy who are members of Castle Farms Preferred Service Providers list are all amazing and accommodating, and well versed in working with engaged couples. Read on to learn a little more about each one!

Jonathan David Mays – Charlevoix Wedding Pastor

Formal or casual, sacred or civil, traditional or original, religious or spiritual, Reverend Jonathan David Mays will take care of everything you need to make your ceremony unforgettable. An ordained minister, Rev. Mays has vast experience in working with couples through all stages of their journey. He assists couples in customizing their wedding service to fit who they are, blending professionalism and a sense of humor into each ceremony in which he presides. Rev. Mays also offers couples the complimentary option of receiving couple-tested, marriage-strengthening resources. His list of services include a personalized wedding ceremony, preparation and enrichment relationship inventories, a couples workbook, face-to-face and/or virtual marriage consultation, wedding rehearsal preparation, local travel, plus professional referrals. For a wedding ceremony that is guaranteed to be as beautiful, unique and sacred as your relationship, contact Rev. Jonathan David Mays.

Provided by Jonathan David Mays

Reverends Ken and Judy Grimes

Ken, an ordained Lutheran minister, has extensive experience with bridal couples, having served as officiate at more than 4,000 ceremonies. His wife Judy, an ordained minister of the Unity Church, has officiated at more than 1,700. Together the Revs. Grimes offer bridal couples the benefits of their vast experience, reliability and practical knowledge gained through their years of experience with wedding celebrations. Having averaged thirty to thirty-five Castle Farms ceremonies over the past few years, Ken and Judy know the Castle and its staff very well, ensuring the planning is effortless and the ceremonies flow smoothly.

Provided by Reverends Ken and Judy Grimes

Reverends Edwin and Glad Remaly

Reverends Ed and Glad would be the first to protest that they are not “wedding vendors”. Rather, they consider themselves supremely blessed and it to be their great pleasure to serve in their “golden years” by joining countless happy couples together in matrimony. Both Ed and Glad perform numerous weddings at Castle Farms each year. With Ed and Glad in charge, bridal couples find planning to be a breeze, with little stress involved and worries virtually eliminated. Ed and Glad are readily available to meet with couples during the planning process, ensuring that each couple’s ceremony will be totally unique and memorable, and the perfect start to an unforgettable wedding celebration with family and friends.

Provided by Reverends Ed and Glad Remaly


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