Flexible & Affordable
We want to allow you the freedom to choose anyone you would like to assist you in your wedding. Here are vendors that we have seen do a good job. The freedom to choose your own vendors allows you to keep your wedding within budget.
We want to allow you the freedom to choose anyone you would like to assist you in your wedding. Here are vendors that we have seen do a good job. The freedom to choose your own vendors allows you to keep your wedding within budget.
Ministers:
Catholic: Fr. Dwight Ezop, dezop@stmarycharlotte.org or 517-543-4319 www.stmarycharlotte.org
Non-denominational: Phillip Rogers, God4MSU@hotmail.com or 734-751-1216 www.GODnrMarriages.com
Caterers:
Finley’s Catering Lansing www.finleysamericangrill.com Contact Ben at finleysbbq505@gmail.com or 517-323-4309). They have wonderful food and a professional staff.
The Smoke N Pig BBQ, Locally owned and operated. Award winning BBQ. Affordable and flexible custom catering to reflect your taste and budget. Contact Bryan Torok at 517-256-0256 or btorok57@att.net. Come visit our new restaurant located at
908 Elmwood Rd., Lansing, Mi. Website: thesmokenpigbbq.com
Judy’s Catering www.JudyscateringMI@gmail.com, https://www.facebook.com/Judys-Catering-owner-Judy-Wright-marshall-mi-108188262612434/ or 269-275-5594 Five star custom catering with great food and excellent service. We give a public safety and military discount.
Whitetail Farms BBQ & Catering, whitetailfarms@hotmail.com Greg & Karen Saltzman, 269-749-2005
Bartenders:
Finley’s Catering Lansing, Contact Ben at finleysbbq505@gmail.com or 517-323-4309.
Hotels in the area:
Although there are many hotels in the area for you to choose from our number one partner for overnight accommodations is Quality Suites, Lansing. This hotel is only 15 minutes from our venue and has many amenities to offer your guests including a full hot breakfast, an evening social hour with free drinks and appetizers, shuttle service from the Lansing airport, and two-room suites. My wife and I have even stayed there for an overnight date. What’s one of their greatest amenities? Shuttle transportation for your wedding guests! Based on reserved room nights, you and your wedding guests could have a complimentary shuttle to and from the Country Mill. To book your wedding block at Quality Suites contact weddings@haymanco.com Visit www.qualitysuiteslansing.com
Travel Agent:
Dawn Nowlan with Nowlan Travel is a full service travel agent that specializes in Honeymoons and assisting out of town guests, and her services are completely complementary! www.nowlantravel.com dnowlan@dreamvacations.com 517.588.6285 www.facebook.com/nowlantraveldreamvacations
Photographers:
Allison Davis https://www.facebook.com/AllisonDavisPhotography (517) 488-6396 allisongregor4@gmail.com
Leslie Kupcek is fun to work with and her goal is to get each couple exactly what they hope for in their wedding pictures, while keeping the day relaxed and enjoyable! Beautiful pictures at a reasonable price. http://www.leahkphotography.com 517-614-8609 https://www.facebook.com/LeahKPhotos/
Jen Gusey: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jen-Gusey-Photography/429298577158183?ref=br_tf
Steven F Fox: http://www.stevenffox.com
Heather K | Infiniti Photography 734.649.4279 https://www.heatherkan.com email: hello@heatherkan.com
DJ's:
Tunes DJ's is a local, professional, full-service DJ company, experienced in weddings at the Country Mill. Tunes will customize our services to the vision and tastes of the bride and groom, while offering helpful guidance.
Trystin Vanderstelt, Cell: 517-505-0145 Email: info@tunesdjs.com Website: http://tunesdjs.com
Hotbeats Entertainment by Rod Carpenter
https://www.facebook.com/HotbeatsEntertainment/?fref=ts&__mref=message_bubble
517-402-6911
Photo Booths:
CB Photo Booth is the newest (and coolest) photo booth out there. Prints on site, boomerang, online gallery, text/email option and a wide variety of props and backdrops. Family owned in mid Michigan with prices to fit everyone's needs. Not to mention ZERO travels fees to the beautiful Country Mill. Let us be your wedding photo booth that your guests will be talking about on Monday. Alison Barc, 517-703-3936. www.cbphotobooth.com
Cakes:
Cortney Girl's Cake Closet by Cortney Hutchinson cortneygirlscakecloset@gmail.com. On Facebook at Cortney Girl's Cake Closet. Grand Ledge, MI (10-15 minutes away) (517) 627-0091
Table Linens:
Sohn Linen Service, Inc. (517) 482-0631 Lansing, Michigan
https://showtimeevents.com/michigan-events/
To Buy: http://tableclothfactory.com/ (some brides have found this the least expensive option)
Alterations:
Florence Ebenkamp
40 years experience, Lansing, MI
812-457-9167
https://www.facebook.com/FlorenceAlterations?fref=ts
Hair Stylist:
Terri Combs, Cut-N-Tease Salon (517) 541-9644
229 S Cochran Ave, Charlotte, MI 48813, about 10 minutes from the Orchard.
Local Party Store (Ice & Beverages) only 3 miles away:
Frank’s Party Store
117 Lansing Rd
Potterville, MI 48876
517-645-7665
Horse Drawn Wagon Rides at our Orchard:
Steve Newman
(517) 231-2594
Reception Hall:
If we don’t have your date available, then try this affordable and spacious venue for a reception :
St. Mary Parish Hall
807 St. Mary Blvd., Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 543-4319
http://www.stmarycharlotte.org/parish-information/hall-rental
Our mission of an Orchard Wedding is to glorify God by hosting affordable wedding celebrations that create family memories.
Catholic: Fr. Dwight Ezop, dezop@stmarycharlotte.org or 517-543-4319 www.stmarycharlotte.org
Non-denominational: Phillip Rogers, God4MSU@hotmail.com or 734-751-1216 www.GODnrMarriages.com
Caterers:
Finley’s Catering Lansing www.finleysamericangrill.com Contact Ben at finleysbbq505@gmail.com or 517-323-4309). They have wonderful food and a professional staff.
The Smoke N Pig BBQ, Locally owned and operated. Award winning BBQ. Affordable and flexible custom catering to reflect your taste and budget. Contact Bryan Torok at 517-256-0256 or btorok57@att.net. Come visit our new restaurant located at
908 Elmwood Rd., Lansing, Mi. Website: thesmokenpigbbq.com
Judy’s Catering www.JudyscateringMI@gmail.com, https://www.facebook.com/Judys-Catering-owner-Judy-Wright-marshall-mi-108188262612434/ or 269-275-5594 Five star custom catering with great food and excellent service. We give a public safety and military discount.
Whitetail Farms BBQ & Catering, whitetailfarms@hotmail.com Greg & Karen Saltzman, 269-749-2005
Bartenders:
Finley’s Catering Lansing, Contact Ben at finleysbbq505@gmail.com or 517-323-4309.
Hotels in the area:
Although there are many hotels in the area for you to choose from our number one partner for overnight accommodations is Quality Suites, Lansing. This hotel is only 15 minutes from our venue and has many amenities to offer your guests including a full hot breakfast, an evening social hour with free drinks and appetizers, shuttle service from the Lansing airport, and two-room suites. My wife and I have even stayed there for an overnight date. What’s one of their greatest amenities? Shuttle transportation for your wedding guests! Based on reserved room nights, you and your wedding guests could have a complimentary shuttle to and from the Country Mill. To book your wedding block at Quality Suites contact weddings@haymanco.com Visit www.qualitysuiteslansing.com
Travel Agent:
Dawn Nowlan with Nowlan Travel is a full service travel agent that specializes in Honeymoons and assisting out of town guests, and her services are completely complementary! www.nowlantravel.com dnowlan@dreamvacations.com 517.588.6285 www.facebook.com/nowlantraveldreamvacations
Photographers:
Allison Davis https://www.facebook.com/AllisonDavisPhotography (517) 488-6396 allisongregor4@gmail.com
Leslie Kupcek is fun to work with and her goal is to get each couple exactly what they hope for in their wedding pictures, while keeping the day relaxed and enjoyable! Beautiful pictures at a reasonable price. http://www.leahkphotography.com 517-614-8609 https://www.facebook.com/LeahKPhotos/
Jen Gusey: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jen-Gusey-Photography/429298577158183?ref=br_tf
Steven F Fox: http://www.stevenffox.com
Heather K | Infiniti Photography 734.649.4279 https://www.heatherkan.com email: hello@heatherkan.com
DJ's:
Tunes DJ's is a local, professional, full-service DJ company, experienced in weddings at the Country Mill. Tunes will customize our services to the vision and tastes of the bride and groom, while offering helpful guidance.
Trystin Vanderstelt, Cell: 517-505-0145 Email: info@tunesdjs.com Website: http://tunesdjs.com
Hotbeats Entertainment by Rod Carpenter
https://www.facebook.com/HotbeatsEntertainment/?fref=ts&__mref=message_bubble
517-402-6911
Photo Booths:
CB Photo Booth is the newest (and coolest) photo booth out there. Prints on site, boomerang, online gallery, text/email option and a wide variety of props and backdrops. Family owned in mid Michigan with prices to fit everyone's needs. Not to mention ZERO travels fees to the beautiful Country Mill. Let us be your wedding photo booth that your guests will be talking about on Monday. Alison Barc, 517-703-3936. www.cbphotobooth.com
Cakes:
Cortney Girl's Cake Closet by Cortney Hutchinson cortneygirlscakecloset@gmail.com. On Facebook at Cortney Girl's Cake Closet. Grand Ledge, MI (10-15 minutes away) (517) 627-0091
Table Linens:
Sohn Linen Service, Inc. (517) 482-0631 Lansing, Michigan
https://showtimeevents.com/michigan-events/
To Buy: http://tableclothfactory.com/ (some brides have found this the least expensive option)
Alterations:
Florence Ebenkamp
40 years experience, Lansing, MI
812-457-9167
https://www.facebook.com/FlorenceAlterations?fref=ts
Hair Stylist:
Terri Combs, Cut-N-Tease Salon (517) 541-9644
229 S Cochran Ave, Charlotte, MI 48813, about 10 minutes from the Orchard.
Local Party Store (Ice & Beverages) only 3 miles away:
Frank’s Party Store
117 Lansing Rd
Potterville, MI 48876
517-645-7665
Horse Drawn Wagon Rides at our Orchard:
Steve Newman
(517) 231-2594
Reception Hall:
If we don’t have your date available, then try this affordable and spacious venue for a reception :
St. Mary Parish Hall
807 St. Mary Blvd., Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 543-4319
http://www.stmarycharlotte.org/parish-information/hall-rental
Our mission of an Orchard Wedding is to glorify God by hosting affordable wedding celebrations that create family memories.