Nicki & Noah May 17, 2025
Nicki & Noah
Why They Chose Frutig Farms
According to Nicki and Noah:
Venue flexibility - Frutig Farms offered us full weekend access and customizable layout options.
Vendor support is gold - their preferred vendor list and annual vendor expo helped simplify planning.
BYOB - purchasing directly from Baxter’s Liquor store with no “wedding markup” helped us manage our bar costs.
One location for everything= less stress - having the venue for the weekend meant we could host our rehearsal, our welcome party, ceremony, and reception all in one beautiful place.
Extra decor included - vases, easels, candle holders, signage and more were available on-site, which eliminated the need for extra rentals. We are buying almost nothing in terms of decor because of this.
An amazing rain plan - a solid backup plan gave us peace of mind without needing to worry about unexpected weather
Supportive team - everyone at Frutig Farms was helpful, responsive, and just good people to work with.
Wedding Details
Guest count - 250
Friday Welcome Party Caterer - Frita Batidos (Wedding Expo vendor)
Saturday Wedding Dinner, Desserts, & Late Night Snack - Katherine’s Catering (Wedding Expo vendor)
Tableware - BlueSky Event Rentals (Wedding Expo vendor)
Floral - Marilla Field & Flora (Wedding Expo vendor)
Photography & Video - Fairy Tale Productions
DJ - Rusch Entertainment
Live Music - Terry Farmer (Wedding Expo vendor)
Photo Booth - Ooh Snap!
Hotels - Weber’s Boutique Hotel & the Hampton Inn & Suites Ann Arbor West
Sunday Brunch - Weber’s Boutique Hotel
Transportation - Getaway Tours & Charters
Invitations & Stationery - The Printed Event (Wedding Expo vendor)
Hair & Makeup - Brown & DeLine (Wedding Expo vendor)
Wedding Dress - The Bride’s Project
Dress Press and Dry Clean - Snedicor's Cleaners (comes to you)
Wedding Rings - Lewis Jewelers
Suits - The Black Tux (online)
Suit Alterations - West Gate Tailors (“WG tailors”)
Wedding Website - Zola (save the dates, invites, registry)
Nicki & Noah’s Real Wedding Planning Journey: Why Frutig Farms Was the Perfect Fit
When Nicki and Noah began planning their wedding, they knew they wanted more than just a one-day event; they wanted a full, memorable experience that brought their people together.
After touring a few venues, it became clear that Frutig Farms was the one.
“We booked it even before we got engaged,” Nicki laughed. “I saw our dream date [May 17] was getting snatched up fast, and I made him tour it without a ring on my finger!”
What followed was a thoughtfully planned wedding weekend that combined flexibility, personalization, and meaningful moments, which are all things that made Frutig Farms the perfect venue for this couple.
The Frutig Farms Difference: Flexibility + Family Feel
From the start, Nicki and Noah were drawn to how much freedom Frutig Farms offered.
“It’s not like other venues that give you two rigid options and that’s it,” said Nicki. “We had the whole property from Friday at noon to Sunday at noon. We didn’t need to book a separate space for our rehearsal dinner—and we even got to bring in Noah’s dad’s band to play Friday night!”
That kind of flexibility, combined with the warm, can-do attitude of the Frutig Farms team, made planning feel more like working with family than a venue.
“Ed and Kelly were so open to all our ideas. It really felt like our wedding was ours, and not some cookie-cutter experience,” she added.
Smart Vendor Support That Simplified Everything
The couple made the most of Frutig’s curated preferred vendor list and annual Wedding Expo.
“Having vendors who already knew the space was huge,” said Noah. “It made planning run so much smoother.”
Frutig Farms also helped the couple streamline vendor costs in smart ways.
“We loved that we could use Baxter’s for alcohol instead of going with a per-person bar package like at so many other venues,” said Nicki. “That let us invest in other things we really cared about.”
Space That Works for Your Vision
For Nicki and Noah, it wasn’t just about aesthetics; it was about logistics.
“We didn’t want guests driving all over for the reheardsal, ceremony, and reception,” Noah explained. “Frutig Farms let us keep everything in one place.”
The couple appreciated how The Valley’s layout naturally created flow, with separate spaces for the ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing.
And the backup plan for rain?
“It was actually good,” Nicki said. “It wasn’t just a Plan B… it was a solid Plan A if needed.”
Advice from Nicki & Noah to Future Couples
Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, but Nicki and Noah’s advice is grounded in experience:
“Start with the end in mind and work backward,” Noah shared. “Know how you want the weekend to feel and who you want around. That will help you make every decision.”
“Ask for help,” Nicki added. “You’ll think you can do it all, but trust me, lean on your team. And consolidate your vendors where possible. Less juggling vendor conversations means less stress.”
And perhaps most importantly:
“Don’t wait on email, just pick up the phone and call people. You’ll get answers faster, and it helps things move forward,” Noah added.
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