Welcome to
Willow Wood Farm LLC
Venue
2224 S. Canal Rd., Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
Open April-November for Weddings/Events
Open 7 days a week year-round for Photoshoots & Farm Experiences.
“First, let us say thank you! We are humbled by your interest in our beautiful family farm to host your special day”
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*We are also the area’s premier photography venue & a place to visit for farm experiences.
Photoshoots; Gorgeous backdrops for a family, engagement, graduation, & holiday photos. Bring personal camera or photographer.
Farm experiences: Bottle feed a baby highland cow/lamb (seasonal), or brush, kiss/hug, & hand feed treats to cows/sheep.
Visit booking link to schedule: https://book.usesession.com/i/7NkGQZz3Zq
* 2 baby highland cows to be born on farm in a few weeks!! Check link for available farm experiences & baby cow photoshoots.
Our Newest Ceremony Site:
🌹Make a breathtaking ceremony entrance with cascading solid stone stairway leading down past a sea of lavender & daisies to the new 🌿 The Grand Willow Tree 🌿 Garden ceremony site. One of 3 ceremony sites to choose from!
All 2027 - 2028 weddings/receptions come with the “Something Borrowed Decor Closet”, unlimited communication for planning support from day one, chiffon draping, all lighting, linens, arbor, suites (for 2 or 3 day & Sunday wedding packages), whiskey barrels, choice of 3 unique ceremony sites, & much more.
(100’s of items! Inventory can be viewed in the “Something Borrowed Decor Closet” photo album on Facebook.) https://www.facebook.com/share/1FC9cBwesv/
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Packages:
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🌿 “THE GRAND WILLOW” 2 Day Rental (0-150 guests). 2027 & 2028 seasons. $6400, includes new classy high-end black chairs for event barn & patio, all amenities, white ceremony chairs we set & put away, time for your DIY engagement shoot, Friday noon-6pm to decorate & rehearse, Saturday 9am-11pm event, choice of 3 ceremony sites (ceremony 4pm or later), choice of traditional or 10ft black triangle arbor, linen package; we drape tables (linen napkins waiting for you to fold how you wish), & we take care of the soiled linens after. Secure this amazing package with $500 & completed DocuSign contract; remaining rental split into payments, separate $500 refundable damage deposit due 30 days prior. Event insurance required with all weddings. *Holiday weekend is additional $500.
* Make it a 3 day!! You can add Sunday 9am-1pm (departure by 1pm) to above 2-day package so that you can sleep in after the celebration, enjoy your family, or have breakfast with your out-of-town guest before returning to the venue to pack up. Either way, this allows you time so that you do not need to worry about the clean-up & departure Saturday night. A great option so you can leave it for Sunday after checking out of your hotel & enjoying your family/friends. $500.
🌿 “THE RUBY” Sunday Wedding (0-100 guests): 2027-2028 seasons. Arrival 2:00pm to decorate, departure 8:30pm (3:30pm or later ceremony, music off 7:30pm). One hour Rehearsal on the Wednesday prior. Includes all chairs/tables/linens, & amenities. $3500. *Holiday weekends are an additional $500, and additional hours can be added for Memorial, 4th of July, & Labor Day weekend Sundays only (up to 11pm departure) for a rate of $150/hr.
🌿 Sunday Non-Wedding events (0-150 guests): Arrival 2:00pm. $125/hour (5-hour minimal rental: 2-3pm to decorate, 3-6pm event, 6-7pm for clean-up). Great for graduation, baby/bridal shower, & celebration of life gatherings. (⭐ Linens can be added for additional fee).
🌿 60-Day Prior Friday or Saturday 1-Day Wedding option. Available to any open non- holiday weekend Friday or Saturday for a one-day Wedding package (same amenities as the Sunday wedding package) - $3500. May only be booked 60 days out (or less) from event day. Holiday weekend is additional $500.
🌿 45-Day Prior NON- Wedding Friday or Saturday option (for graduation/baby/wedding showers/celebration of life type NON-wedding events) - Available to any open non-holiday Friday or Saturday. $150/hr. (minimal of 5 hours). *May only be booked 45 days out (or less) from event date. *Linens can be added for additional fee.
🌿 ”The Mini Cow” One Hour Elopement Package is available to book no earlier than 45 days prior:
*0-10 guests $250.
*11-20 guests $350.
*21-30 guests $450.
* The above elopement package includes 1 pm outdoor ceremony, Arbor with white draping, Bluetooth speaker & wireless mic for ceremony (plan B rain backup is on patio), and use of farm to take lifetime photos in the most beautiful setting. For Ceremony & pictures only (no reception). payment due in full with contract to secure, in addition to a $100 refundable damage deposit.
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⭐ To secure your wedding and reception weekend:
$500 down with completed DocuSign contract. Remaining rental split into payments.
🎇 Holiday weekends & Sundays are an additional $500 fee. (Memorial, 4th of July, & Labor Day).
Contact Us:
There are many ways to contact us! Questions or to schedule a tour, you can email, messenger, use contact form at bottom of this page, or use our booking link:
https://book.usesession.com/i/7NkGQZz3Zq
Email us at: willowwoodfarm18@yahoo.com
Click on our Facebook page link here to use messenger:
facebook.com/willowwoodfarmvenue
Amenities:
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Airconditioned restrooms & suites.
3 unique ceremony sites to choose from.
Fully permitted venue with ADA interior barn restrooms. (You'll love them!)
10 ft tall led candle walls.
Head table=farm tables.
Attached 26ft x 55ft patio (covered 20x40 tent) with 2 chandeliers.
Food Courtyard area with custom plank wall lit with Thomas Edison lights.
Modern 3 bay glass doors that open to patio.
All chairs & tables for up to 150 guests.
Linens for wedding package. (Non-wedding events can request linens for additional cost).
Cocktail area
3 Ceremony sites
Separate ceremony chairs we place for you.
Ceremony Arbors
Saturday Bonfire
2 Private Air-conditioned getting ready rooms.
Chiffon draping
Interior/outdoor Thomas Edison lighting.
3 Chandeliers
Designated bar area with Kegerator, 2nd keg ice bucket, 80 Qt raised beverage bar cooler cart, 2 freezers, refrigerator, & sink.
2 Paved ADA parking.
Freedom to roam farm to visit the small orchard, the animals, the Willow Tree, & west sunsets.
Mini highland cow & sheep in guests area (babies born yearly).
Freedom to choose professional vendors. (Vendors will require pre- approval by Willow Wood, proper license, business insurance, & completed Willow Wood vendor form).
Alcohol allowed with use of a pre-approved professional bartending business and proof of Event Insurance with Host Liquor Policy.
*May use link above for Host Liquor policy, or inquire with your personal insurance company to see if they offer this coverage).
Trash service
Personalized driveway sign.
Along with planning Q&A from day one, we take care of behind the scene coordinating to greet arriving vendors, and prepare venue & property for your arrival.
Unlimited communiation from the moment you book, throughout your wedding day!
Designated catering by courtyard area.
Use of the “Something Borrowed Decor Closet”.
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Rental Items:
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40ft tent side wall with cathedral windows $100.
20 ft tent side wall with cathedral windows $50.
10 ft tent side wall with cathedral windows $25.
4 Suspended radiant heaters in barn. $200.
Two 10x10 additional white patio tents $160 (solid tent side walls $20 each).
⭐ New Wedding Add-On Services:
Wagon Rides. $125 first half-hour (great for bridal party pictures while your guests are enjoying cocktails & hors d'oeuvres). Fun add-on for any event. *Additional 1/2 hour available for guest rides $125.
Bluetooth Party Speaker system with wireless microphone. Perfect for ceremony music, speeches, & dance party all night long. (Great way to cut costs) $300.
Audio Guestbook & sign. $125.
Music Extension & Clean Up package (available with 3 day rental only) $500.
Add-On Services will require contract. Inquire for details.
Recommend Vendors
&
Availability Calendar
*Vendors below are not affiliated with Willow Wood Farm LLC , however they are tried & true. Contact them to see if they are a right fit for your event.
*Willow Wood is not responsible for any vendor’s performance.
*New-to-us professional vendors welcome with pre-approval.
BARTENDING:
💚 First Choice Bartending - Megan
(517) 819-6956
firstchoicebartending2015@gmail.com
💚 Twisted Lime & Bartending/Coordination
twistedlimebartending.com
Twistedlime.bartending@gmail.com
💚 Cork & Ladle Fine Catering & Bar Service
Corkandladle@gmail.com (517) 319-7048.
💚 Cocktails n Dreams LTD. (734) 513-4433
Mixdrink48@aol.com
💚 Big Day Bartenders
BigDayBartenders.com
BigDayBartenders@gmail.com
DJ SERVICES:
(No WiFi available)
💙 Music Unlimited- DJ & Photo booth.
steve@musicunlimitedgrandledge.com
💙 First Dance DJs-the wedding DJ specialist.
firstdancedjsmi@gmail.com
Contact Dewight- (517) 667-9707.
💙 Exceptional Event Entertainment-
randy@exceptionalevententertainment.com
Randy DJ/MC (517) 392-6569
💙 DJ Ryan T, LLC- (810) 730-3438
CATERING:
🧡 Graze Craze- Charcuterie Specialist- Lindsey 517-709-2828.
GrazeCraze.com
🧡 Cork & Ladle Fine Catering & Bar Service
Corkandladle@gmail.com (517) 319-7048
🧡 Professional Party Planner Catering & Bar Service. www.professionalpartyplanner.org (517) 974-0931
🧡 Wanda-Lee Catering
Www.wanda-lee.com (max of 120 people)
culinarykrum@gmail.com (517)388-3524
🧡 Big Cheezy Grill- Eaton Rapids (517) 719-2072. Bigcheezygrill@yahoo.com
🧡 SouthernBoy Bar B Que 270-844-3343 - Follow on FB for local set up locations.
PIZZA DELIVERY:
🧡 Mr M's Pizza & Grinders. Eaton Rapids.
Authentic pizza!
(Open 4-8pm. Closed Sundays) For delivery, be sure to call order in advance and tell them to use Willow Wood Farm Venue driveway for event barn.
(517) 663-4346
Information@mrmsgrinders.com
PHOTOGRAPHY:
💛 Capturing Moments Photography LLC (269) 924-7834, capturingmomentsphotography11@gmail.com
💛 Leah K. Photography
Dimondale, MI
(517) 614-8609
Leahkphotos@gmail.com
www.leahkphotography.com
💛 Petunia’s Portraits
Petuniasportraits.com (517)896-7400
💛 Laicee Thill Photography (engagement & Intimate Weddings)
Laiceethillphotography.com
💛 Harper Photography
Harperphotography.us
💛 Sheri Palmbos Photography
Sheri@sheripalmbosphotography.com
(269)209-7252
💛 August Nyson -photographer:
Augustnysoncreative.com
Drone/Videography
💛 Prop Shot Media - Tyler (989) 640-0843
https://www.facebook.com/propshotmedia
💛 RareBird Productions
rarebirdproductionsmi@gmail.com
https://rarebirdproductions.myportfolio.com/
https://www.facebook.com/RareBirdProductions
PHOTO BOOTH:
💛 Contact Dwight at firstdancedjsmi@gmail.com
Coordination
&
Decor/Floral Specialist:
Day of coordination, Centerpieces, custom arbor design, ceremony aisle decor, greenery backdrop, & more!
On-site or pick up available.
💚 Emerald Events
by Emily
https://www.facebook.com/EmeraldEventsByEmily?mibextid=ZbWKwL
Emily (517) 275-1207
Cermony Officiant:
♥️ Tracey Shannon (616) 893-9027.
Event Coordination:
💚 Emerald Events by Emily. 517-275-1207.
https://www.facebook.com/EmeraldEventsByEmily?mibextid=ZbWKwL
Glam
♥️ Sylvia’s Styles
Sylviasstyles.com
Sylvias.styles@outlook.com
Flatware & Glassware Rental
Delux Tents & Events Rentals 517-322-2900.
deluxtents.com
CAKES & TREATS:
💜 Simply Stacy's Bakery - Eaton Rapids.
💜 Designed by Daddy Cakes by Jeremy Davis. Charlotte, MI, 517-618-1995 DesignedbyDaddy.Net
💜 Tempting Treats by Shari
Sharikain48@gmail.com (989)388-3720
💜 Nana T’s Sweet Treats nanatammysweets@gmail.com (734) 427-0531
💜 The Cake Shop at Firekeepers Casino - Battle Creek, MI, cateringsales@firekc.com (269)-660-5491.
💜 Evans Ovens - Battle Creek, MI
Facebook: @Evans Ovens (269) 425-2984
ACCOMMIDATIONS:
*The Carriage House Inn - Eaton Rapids 1.8 miles to venue. Airbnb.com.
*Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Dimondale, Mi (517)-646-7000. ( 11 miles to venue at I-96 exit).
*Comfort Inn & Suites- Dimondale, MI - (517) 345-6101 (10.9 miles to venue at the I-96 exit).
*Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Charlotte, Mi. (517)-541-5000. (At I-69 exit,10 miles to venue).
*The Legend Inn (B&B)- (517) 646-6765, Dimondale, Mi (9 miles to venue)
Thelegendinnbnb.com
*Quality Suites- (Ask about Shuttle Service):
Lansing, MI (517)-866-0600 (I-69 exit , 16 miles to venue)
*English Inn B&B-
Eaton Rapids, MI 517-663-2500 (2.4 miles to venue)
FLORISTS:
🌺 Blooms by Bri - Dimondale, (517) 749-2696. Bloomsbybri@yahoo.com
🌺 Hastay's Greenhouse & Flower Shop - Eaton Rapids -(517) 663-6161
BULK FLOWERS:
🌺 Horrocks FarmMarket:
Lansing- (517) 323-3782
Battle Creek (269) 966-3200.
🌺 Sams Club:
Jackson- (517)788-6075
Battle Creek-(269) 979-5327
MARRIAGE LICENSE:
Eatoncounty.org
HAY RIDES:
We offer hayrides!!
Doggie Daycare
Nana N Paws Dog Daycare/Kennel:
10444 W Grand River Hwy, Grand Ledge, MI
517-622-NANA (6262)
Willow Wood Farm Venue
2224 S. Canal Rd.
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827.
517-712-9695.
