Welcome to Willow Wood Farm LLC
Venue
2224 S. Canal Rd., Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
Open May-October.
“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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🌺 Special Event:
1pm - 4pm, Sunday May 18, 2025. “Make Memories with “Mom” in May”. ⭐ Grab your ticket voucher today! Limited seating. Unfortunately, no walk-ins available. Perfect for mom or any mother figure in your life; aunts, sibling, friend, grandmother. Includes Charcuterie meal, fun activity stations, cold beverages, several deserts, keepsake picture, coffee bar, wagon ride, pet a baby lamb, flower bar, & dance show by The Habibi Dancers. Great for Mother's Day gift or bridal party fun. All welcome; appropriate for all ages. $65/person, email us for ticket voucher: willowwoodfarm18@yahoo.com
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EAJGKBrS2/
💜New $250 Elopement Package. See Packages section below👇
🌹Make a breathtaking ceremony entrance with cascading solid stone stairway leading down past a sea of lavender & daisies to the Willow Tree Garden ceremony site.
*Meet Maverick the Mini Highland Cow, available for spring photo shoots, along with baby lambs & the rest of the beautiful farm outbuildings, props, orchard, old Lansing wagon, wild flowers, tractors, rolling hay field, silo, willow tree, & so much more. The photo opportunities are endless. DIY or bring a photographer. Also available to photographers for mini shoot sessions. Contact for details.
All 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 weekend & Sunday wedding package), 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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🌿 3 Day Rental (0-150 guests): 2025-2026 seasons. Includes Friday arrival noon - 7pm to decorate & rehearse, Saturday event arrival 9am -11pm, Sunday 9 am-11am to retrieve belongings. Includes all amenities. $5600.
🌿 2 Day Rental (0-150 guests): 2025-2026 seasons. Includes Friday arrive noon - 7pm to decorate & rehearse, Saturday event arrive 9am - 11pm. Includes all amenities: $5200.
🌿 Sunday Wedding (0-100 guests): 2025-2026 seasons. Arrival 12:30pm - 8:30pm (3:00pm or later ceremony, music off 7:30pm). Rehearsal Wednesday prior 6-7pm. Includes all amenities. $2800.
🌿 Sunday Non- Wedding events (0-150 guests): Arrival 12:30pm. $125/hour (4 hour minimal rental). Great for graduation, baby/bridal shower, celebration of life gatherings. (⭐ Linens can be added for additional fee).
🌿 Intimate Wedding Package (0-50 guests). We decorate tables & drape arbor, clean up, provide beverage, Bluetooth speaker & wireless microphone for ceremony & special dances. You arrive ready to get married with 48 of your loved ones, bring your cake, & your officiant. Leave the work to us, and enjoy venue! $2200.
* Above Intimate Wedding package is available to book on any open date ( Friday or Saturday), NO earlier than 60 days prior to event, and will be a choice of 2 time slots: 10am-2pm (perfect to get married before everyone meets at a restaurant for lunch), OR 6pm -10pm (perfect for a sunset ceremony). This package is a non-alcoholic, non-food (cake is ok) ceremony & reception event only.
🌿 One Hour Elopement Package $250 (0-10 guests).
*Skip the courthouse! Is the most affordable wedding package and includes outdoor ceremony seating for 10 guests, Arbor with white draping, Bluetooth speaker & wireless microphone for ceremony, we have a rain backup plan B, farm exclusively yours for one hour to get married & take lifetime photos in the most beautiful setting $250. For Ceremony & pictures only) 50% with contract to secure, + $100 damage deposit, book any open date no earlier than 45 days prior to ceremony.
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⭐ To secure your wedding and reception weekend:
$500 down with completed DocuSign contract. Remaining rental split into payments.
🎇 Holiday weekends additional $400, Holiday Sundays additional $200. (Memorial, 4th of July, & Labor Day).
Contact Us:
Contact Form: Click “contact” tab at bottom of this page⬇️.
OR
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 covered patio (20x30 tent) with 2 chandeliers.
Food Courtyard area with sunsail & 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 lounge area
3 Ceremony sites
Separate ceremony chairs we place for you.
Ceremony Arbors
Saturday Bonfire
2 Private Air-conditioned Suites.
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.
Assistance with cow/sheep photo shoot. (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 courtyard area.
Use of the “Something Borrowed Decor Closet”.
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Rental Items:
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Make a statement with our modern 10 ft tall black triangle arbor (we install). $100.
30ft tent side wall with cathedral windows $75.
20 ft tent side wall with cathedral windows $50.
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.
10ft custom color balloon arch photo backdrop. $225.
Memories Retro Phone (also known as “audio guestbook”). $225.
“Make Memories with Less Work” Music extension & clean up package (available with 3 day rental only) $300.
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
💙 Limelight Entertainment
(517) 709-7409
Milimelightwedding@gmail.com
💙 DJ Ryan T, LLC- (810) 730-3438
CATERING:
🧡 Graze Craze- Charcuterie Specialist- Lindsey 517-709-2828.
GrazeCraze.com
🧡 Las Flores Mexican Restaurant - Eaton Rapids (517) 836-2189
https://www.lasfloresorder.online/
🧡 Amy’s Catering (517) 374-9774 amyscatering.com
🧡 Cork & Ladle Fine Catering & Bar Service
Corkandladle@gmail.com (517) 319-7048
🧡 Wanda-Lee Catering
Www.wanda-lee.com (max of 120 people)
culinarykrum@gmail.com (517)388-3524
Food Trucks:
🧡 Big Cheezy Grill- Eaton Rapids (517) 719-2072. Bigcheezygrill@yahoo.com
BBQ:
🧡 Backyard Bar-BQ
Bybbarbq.com
Backyardrelations@gmail.com
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:
💛 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:
💛 MaCnificent Photo Booth Co. (517)290-3800, macphotoco@gmail.com, macphotoco.com
Coordination
&
Decor 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
💚 Rebekah DeHamer - RJ Designs (616) 366-7423,
Rjd.esigns@yahoo.com
Glam
♥️ Sylvia’s Styles
Sylviasstyles.com
Sylvias.styles@outlook.com
Flatware & Glassware Rental
Delux Tents & Events Rentals 517-322-2900.
deluxtents.com
CAKES & TREATS:
💜 Not So Bland Cakes
Notsoblandcakes@gmail.com 517-410-6754.
💜 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.