Shauna & Michael

August 3, 2024 – Cherry Basket Farm in Omena

Wedding Story

What a breathtaking day for this amazing couple! Each piece fitting neatly into the next to create a truly magical wedding day in Northern Michigan for Shauna & Michael. For a couple whose love story origin is movie worthy, their wedding day was the perfect celebration of their love. 

Ceremony & Cocktail Hour:

The idyllic setting for this day to unfold as at Cherry Basket Farm nestled in orchards of Northern Michigan. This romantic and historical venue was the ideal backdrop for Shauna and Michael’s wedding experience. Guests sat in the shade as Shauna and Michael shared their vows under a white and green floral arch. During the ceremony, Shauna and Michael each took a Polaroid photo of each other to capture their view of the other. It was such a sweet moment!

Following the ceremony, the couple signed their marriage license and enjoy some photo and cuddle time with their pup, Meeko! Guests mingled around the courtyard while Grandview Catering treated them to some delicious passed appetizers and a charcuterie table display. Tonic & Lime kept the bar line moving with refreshing signature cocktails of spicy margaritas and Hugo spritzes. A vintage lounge was set up in the tree grove for guests to sit back and relax. We were so happy to see all of them in use throughout the night. 

Dinner & Reception:

A white tent rested on the lawn behind the barn with flowing drape curtains lining the edges. There were three tablescape styles to create interest and blended together with greenery and white floral centerpieces. It really was breathtaking! Each seat was also set with place cards written by Shauna and Petoskey stones that the couple tumbled themselves.

Shauna and Michael were cheered into the tent by all of their friends and loved ones. Then they did a champagne tower before taking in some of the memorable toasts from their loved ones. There’s something about the ease and flow of dinner under a tent and watching everyone mingle throughout the service. Following dinner, guests were invited to the upper barn for desserts and dancing. There they watch the couple cut their cake and share their first dance. Then the rest of the night eased into summertime evening magic. This day and the whole planning experience with these two was a dream and a pleasure to be a part of. I am so happy for these two and what a beautiful day!

Congratulations to Shauna & Michael!

Wedding Vendors:

Pineapple Punch Events: Partial Planning/Amber

Photo: Elisabeth Joy Photography

Venue: Cherry Basket Farm

Catering: Grandview Catering

Bar: Tonic & Lime

Florist: Sweetwater Floral

Entertainment: Rusch Entertainment, DJ Casey Rusch

Beauty: K Noelle Artistry

Rentals: TC Tented Events and Edenwood Rentals

Transportation: Blue Lakes by the Bay

Officiant: KD Events