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Creating Celestial Farms Wedding Venue in Clio, Michigan wasn’t just about starting a business—for me and my family it was about healing, honoring a legacy, and finding beauty in life’s most challenging moments. Recently, I had the incredible honor of being featured in Voyage Michigan magazine under local stories, where I shared the deeply personal story behind Celestial Farms Wedding Venue and the journey that led our family to its creation.
This blog dives a little deeper into that story, offering a glimpse into the heart and soul of Celestial Farms Wedding Venue in Clio, Michigan -the once horse farm- and how it became the modern barn wedding venue it is today.
A Legacy of Stars and Love
Celestial Farms' beginning wasn't a wedding venue. It began as a horse farm, lovingly owned and operated by my husband Kyle’s parents. They had a tradition of naming their horses celestial themed names. Midnight and Aurora were two of our family's favorite horses, each with unique fun and friendly personalities that captured everyone's hearts.
When Kyle and I lost his parents tragically, we inherited the farm—a place that held so much history and love but also a place where we felt an overwhelming sense of loss. It was both a blessing and a huge new responsibility to manage and upkeep 20 acres of land and these beautiful and majestic but high maintenance horses. It was a labor of love. Kyle dedicated himself EVERY single day to care for these horses year round. It's more of a lifestyle to care for horses and Kyle and I didn't grow up on a farm. But we loved our horses deeply and the great memories of our daughter's and our nieces and nephews embracing the horse farm lifestyle with their Grandma and Papa.
The Turning Point: Saying Goodbye to Midnight
For almost ten years we cared for the horses. But in 2020, we faced another heartbreak. Midnight, the last of the horses, passed away. That difficult moment marked the end of an era but also the beginning of a new chapter here on the farm. And we knew we had to keep the legacy of Celestial Farms alive.
The Birth of Celestial Farms as a Wedding Venue
The idea to turn our horse farm into a wedding venue came naturally. The location is perfect, just ten minutes from Birch Run Hotels and fifteen to beautiful Frankenmuth, Michigan -home to our favorite Cupcake Wars winner- SugarHigh Bakery. The property is beautiful and had the perfect layout for a wedding venue. And weddings are a celebration of love and new beginnings, which we found symbolism in. And we wanted to create a space where couples could start their own legacies surrounded by the beauty and charm of the beloved farm that means so much to us.
Renovating the horse barn into a modern barn wedding venue was no small feat, but we were up for a challenge. We poured our hearts into every detail, from the antique bookshelf that we restored for our bar to the white wood walls that we meticulously designed to look like they had been there from the beginning. Preserving the character of the original structure while adding must needed modern touches to make it functional and elegant for perfect weddings. The name Celestial Farms stayed—it was a tribute to the horses, and Kyle’s parents as they had been so influential both personally and professionally in our lives.
Healing Through Purpose
Transforming Celestial Farms wasn’t just a typical construction project; it was an emotional journey that has helped our family heal. The farm, which once held memories of loss, began to radiate positivity and joy as we beautified the already charming features and eventually as couples shared heartfelt vows, and created unforgettable moments under the stars.
Every single wedding we host at Celestial Farms Wedding Venue is a reminder of why we started this journey. It keeps our parents legacy alive and fills the farm with laughter, love, and celebration.
Being Featured in Voyage Michigan
When Voyage Michigan reached out to feature my story in their “Daily Inspiration” section, it felt like a full-circle moment.
Sharing the story of Celestial Farms and the journey behind it was both humbling and empowering as a female business owner- following in the footsteps of Sue Miller- President of Miller Communications Inc.
The article dives into some of the challenges we faced, the decisions we made, and the ultimate joy of seeing our vision for Celestial Farms Wedding Venue come to life. It was an opportunity to reflect on how far we’ve come and to honor the people -and animals- who inspired it all. Naturally, we're animal lovers and welcome our couple's to bring their pets to their wedding! Our preferred wedding pet attendant- Ashley with Jackie and Joe's Pet Care is the perfect person to achieve all your 'pet friendly wedding' goals with you!
Why Celestial Farms Is Special
Celestial Farms isn’t just a venue—it’s a place where stories begin, legacies are celebrated, and love shines as bright as the stars. Couples who choose to get married here often tell us how much they feel the passion we have for what we do. Our wedding venue is a testament to the spirit of the farm with intention behind every detail.
From the rustic yet modern charm of the barn and the CF team to the carefully curated preferred vendor list, every element of Celestial Farms is designed to create an unforgettable experience for all of our couples. We’re proud to offer not just a venue but a piece of our personal history and our heart to every couple who walks through our doors.
Moving Forward with Gratitude
As I reflect on this journey, I’m filled with gratitude—for my husband Kyle, who helped bring this vision to life for me, for the couples who trust us to deliver their dream wedding, and for the opportunity to keep the legacy of Celestial Farms alive.
If you’d like to read the full Voyage Michigan article, you can find it under the “Daily Inspiration” section. It’s a story of heartache, hope, and healing—a story I’m so proud to share with all of you. It truly is an honor and an accomplishment for me.
Thank you all for being a part of the Celestial Farms journey. Whether you’re a couple planning your wedding, a vendor collaborating with us, or a supporter cheering us on with all the "likes" and "shares", you’re helping us keep this legacy alive.
Here’s to love, new beginnings, and dancing under the stars!
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