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Timeline Planning and Coordination Services have the top spot for most crucial service needed at your wedding!
But we're not including them in this list because at Celestial Farms, a Michigan Wedding Venue, every wedding includes these services for a truly seamless and enjoyable experience.
When planning a wedding, couples naturally want to keep an eye on their budget. However, there are a few strategic splurges that not only elevate your celebration but also create a smoother, more enjoyable experience for your guests. At Celestial Farms, we’ve seen time and time again how certain investments make all the difference in the quality, beauty, and flow of our couples' wedding day.
Here are the top five splurges that are absolutely worth the investment:
1. The Bar Glass Package
One of the easiest ways to elevate your event is through upgraded bar and drink services. At Celestial Farms, we offer an optional bar glass package and water service, and it’s consistently one of the most impactful upgrades our couples choose.
Here’s why it’s worth the splurge:
• Elevated Aesthetic: Glass goblets and high-quality barware add sophistication and class to your tablescapes and bar area. The difference between disposable cups and real glassware is immediately noticeable in wedding photos and the in person ambiance.
• Guest Comfort: With water service provided at every table, your guests stay hydrated and comfortable throughout the day and night—an especially thoughtful touch during summer weddings.
• Flavor & Ease of Coordination: Because we partner exclusively with top vendors like Cheers to You Bartending, our top notch cocktails are made with the freshest ingredients and a real glass keeps the flavors intact! Also, their team knows exactly how to handle our glassware and understand our procedures for keeping glassware cleaned and stocked. The result? Seamless service from start to finish with great teamwork!
Your guests will appreciate the attention to detail, and you’ll enjoy seeing those sparkling glass goblets in your wedding photography!
2. Professional Linens That Wow
Linens may not seem like the most glamorous part of your wedding budget, but investing in high-quality tablecloths and linen services, can transform your reception space into something magazine-worthy. Pictured below is our white scuba floor length linen with a dusty sage green overlay.
Here’s why you should consider splurging on linens:
• Cohesive Design: The right linens tie together your color palette and theme, elevating the overall aesthetic of your wedding decor. They create a clean, polished look that enhances our modern barn setting.
• Texture and Layers: Layered linens, like table runners or overlay cloths- which come in every color and fabric, add depth and dimension to your décor. Combined with your centerpiece designs, they make your tables pop in photos and also wow your guests!
• Low Stress: Renting linens from a professional vendor ensures they’re clean, pressed, and ready to go with no stress placed on the client. No laundry! No last-minute ironing or folding required!
At Celestial Farms, we’ve seen firsthand how stunning linens can enhance the overall atmosphere. Trust us, this splurge pays off in unforgettable first impressions and beautiful wedding photos.
3. A Good Photographer
If there’s one place not to skimp, it’s photography. After all, your wedding photos are the lasting memories that allow you to relive your big day for years to come. Investing in a skilled photographer—like our preferred vendor, Angela’s Angles Photography—ensures that every special moment is captured beautifully.
Here’s why this splurge is a must:
• Unforgettable Moments: From your first look to the sparkler send-off, a talented photographer knows how to capture the emotion and essence of every moment.
• Familiarity with the Venue: Photographers like Angie, who regularly shoot at Celestial Farms, know the best spots for dreamy golden-hour portraits, and she knows all of the outdoor locations around the farm for couples photos, and stunning group photos. Angies expertise makes your photo timeline seamless.
• High-Quality Results: You’ll have an album full of crisp, artful photos that tell the story of your day—not blurry, poorly lit or poorly edited images that leave you disappointed.
Plus, Angie offers exclusive discounts for Celestial Farms couples, making this splurge even more worthwhile!
4. A Professional DJ Who Knows Their Craft
Music is the heartbeat of your wedding reception, and a great DJ like DJ Fury with Savoy Entertainment can turn a good party into an unforgettable one. Investing in a skilled, professional DJ ensures that your event flows smoothly and keeps guests dancing all night long.
Here’s why hiring a professional DJ is worth the cost:
• Flawless Transitions: From your grand entrance to the first dance and cake cutting, a good DJ ensures every moment transitions seamlessly into the next.
• Reading the Room: Experienced DJs know how to gauge the crowd’s energy and play the right songs to keep everyone on the dance floor which isn't easy to do. Only the best DJ's can truly nail this every time.
• Top-Tier Equipment: Professional DJs like DJ Fury with Savoy Entertainment and Forella Events bring high-quality sound and lighting equipment that complements Celestial Farms’ layout. They also understand the best placement for speakers and lights, enhancing your overall experience. DJ Fury's wireless modern equipment allow us to have our ceremonies anywhere on the property.
Our preferred DJs know our venue inside and out, so you can trust that they’ll create the perfect atmosphere for your Celestial Farms wedding.
5. Videography
Videography for your wedding day is an investment that consistently proves its value. While great photography captures all of the beautiful still moments, videography tells the complete story of your entire wedding day. Like the way you both moved on your first dance, the emotion in your vows, and the facial expressions and raw emotions that are captured when the bride and groom see each other for the first time. A wedding video allows you to relive your special for years to come, preserving not only how it looked but also how it felt. These living memories become a truly valued keepsake for a lifetime for brides and grooms, children, parents and more, offering something photos alone simply cannot replicate.
At Celestial Farms we've witnessed firsthand how impactful a well-crafted wedding video can be. From the sparkler grand exits we love to help our couples stage to the funny "prank" first look when our groomsman dressed up as the bride! Years down the road watching your video will transport you back to the laughter, love, and magic of your wedding day, making it one of the most worthwhile long lasting investments in your entire celebration.
We've had the honor of welcoming videographers to Celestial Farms on many occasions, here are a few of our favorites.
Malcolm Cottle Media for Raq and Harvey.
Ackerman and Co. for Angelique and Zachary
With This Ring Film is an expert in the field of wedding videography and we can't wait to have them at Celestial Farms!
A Final Word: Invest in What Matters
At the end of the day, your wedding budget should reflect what’s most important to you. Splurging strategically on these five areas ensures that your big day feels elegant, effortless, and unforgettable, but each couple has to decide how they'd like to allocate their wedding budget based on the most important aspects are to them.
At Celestial Farms, our team of experts is here to help you make those decisions with confidence. Whether it’s connecting you with talented photographers, or recommending the perfect vendor for the wedding cake of your dreams -SugarHigh Bakery,- we love helping our couples create the wedding of their dreams!
Ready to start planning your DREAM wedding? Contact us today to learn more about how Celestial Farms can bring your vision to life!
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My favorite splurge would be photography. It’s timeless and stunning with Celestial Farms 22 as the backdrop! Lissa The Lake at Willow Oaks