Hey Darla!

I hope you're doing well! I just had to e-mail you to thank you so very much for your work on our wedding. Aaron and I could not have been more pleased with how our wedding turned out. It was a perfect day that we'll remember forever. You and your staff were such a great help to us. The rehearsal and rehearsal dinner at the Carriage house were wonderful. Our bridal party, family, and out-of-town guests loved it! My bridesmaids and I were so happy to be able to stay at the house the night before the wedding. It was fun and made that time leading up to the wedding even more relaxed. Getting ready the day of the wedding was a breeze thanks to you and your staff. I think Aaron, myself, our families, and our wedding party all had a great, stress-free day of getting ready. The ceremony and reception went perfectly as well! I think it was obvious that everyone really enjoyed themselves. And, I could tell that our guests were awed by the scenery and the set-up at Castleton. Like I said, we could not be happier with the venue, the over all presentation of the wedding, and all of you and your staff's work. We so appreciate you working with us, Darla, and for all your assistance along the way! We can't thank you enough for making our special day turn out so perfectly!

Thanks again,
Ashlynn Grindstaff

Hi Darla,

From the moment we drove up the driveway to Castleton Farms my daughter and I both new that this was the place for her wedding. It was a cold and bleak January day but we saw the possibilities immediately. Darla Walker, Castleton's wedding coordinator, took us on a tour and her enthousiasm and vitality put the proverbial icing on the cake. We put our deposit down and every detail was taken care of from then on. Darla had a complete selection of wedding packages to fit most any budget, as well as a variety of vendors to choose from, and most of all she had a "can-do" spirit for our every request. Everything went smoothly, the wedding was beautifully fantastic, every detail was in place, our guests were happy...it made us look really great!! Most of all it was great fun for all, our ultimate goal! Thank you Castleton Farms and Darla!!

ALL TRUE BY THE WAY!!!!

We're back but busy for a couple weeks, will call you for lunch after a quick trip to WY the first of Nov. Hope all is well with you and your FAM. And hope you've been comfortably busy with weddings.

Love,
Jean Burger

Dear Darla,

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping Kelly and I plan such a beautiful wedding for her and my son-in-law, Keith! I could not have imagined a more perfect venue. From the moment Kelly and I discovered Castleton Farms, we knew this was a special place. Once you see Castleton, nothing else compares.

Darla, I can't begin to tell you how much everyone enjoyed our May 7 event. We are still receiving compliments! The grounds looked gorgeous, and the views were breathtaking. You are a very talented lady and fun to work with! In having your brides create their inspiration boards, you help them define their style and envision what their wedding will look like. Our meetings with you were always fun and productive. Our "Experience Castleton" day, where we met many of our wonderful vendors, was great and helped us narrow down our choices. Kelly, her bridesmaids, and I all loved spending the night before the wedding in the beautiful manor. The bridal suite is exquisite. Kelly and Keith's wedding very much expressed who they are, and everyone had a grand time!

For anyone considering Castleton Farms as a wedding venue, you will not be disappointed. It is truly, "Nothing less than unforgettable." So, thank you again, Darla! I will always be proud to say that Kelly was a Castleton bride!

Sincerely,

Lynne Fuller and Kelly O'Connor

Castleton Farms is a uniquely gorgeous setting for a wedding, reception and related activities. Because some aspects of my daughter's wedding were do-it-yourself, we came onto the property two days prior and took advantage of the beauty and variety of areas at Castleton to do the bridesmaids' luncheon on the patio overlooking the vineyard; the rehearsal dinner on the poolside patio overlooking the pond; the wedding ceremony in the vineyard and the reception in the carriage house. The bride and bridesmaids even stayed overnight and readied themselves the next morning in the plushness of the big house. It was incredibly convenient to do all of this at one site!

While the vision for a casually elegant Southern wedding ceremony and reception was created completely by the bride and her groom, Darla Walker was indispensible as the primary person helping turn that vision into reality. She met with us, poured over inspiration boards, offered valuable suggestions and helped us determine the best way to get things done, including great money-saving suggestions. Some of the DIY aspects were the arbor for the wedding ceremony, along with peach-filled crates, a variety of roses in mason jars and vases and stacks of old books for centerpieces at the reception. The bride's aunt volunteered to put together the decor -- a daunting task for a casual gardener, working with hundreds of flowers and all of these other elements. She was a devoted and incredible resource herself, but she never could have pulled it off without Darla guiding her and helping -- even late into the night -- throughout the two days leading up to the wedding. Together, they interpreted the decor plan my daughter created and presented it to perfection! When small snags did occur, as they are certain to do with so many aspects all at one location, Darla and the staff were quick to overcome them.

Likewise, the rentals, catering services and the makeup artist obtained through Castleton were outstanding. We did select an outside vendor for photography and hair, which Castleton accommodated well.

Castleton Farms, Darla Walker and the entire staff were true partners from the time we first visited the venue through the last hugs and goodbyes to our guests.

Cindy McConkey,
Mother of the Bride
Wedding Date: May 28, 2011

My husband and I searched all over for a perfect venue and none of them fit the vision we had. The very last venue we stumbled upon was Castleton Farms and as we were touring the property I turned to my fiancée' at the time and said "this is it" and whatever I saw after that I knew would not compare! I am new to Knoxville and do not know any vendors and Castleton gave us their list of vendors and that really helped us decide who was the best fit for our wedding. They knew our budget and did their best to stay within it. We really appreciate that! Darla kept me on schedule and was there anytime I had a big or small question. I never doubted the team at Castleton but the day of the wedding they blew my expectations out of the water...any worry or question that I had that day...Darla and her team had ALREADY thought of it and had executed it! The beauty of working so closely with vendors and Castleton Farms staff is they are with you every step of the planning process and they understand and see your vision and execute it flawlessly! They are professionals in the wedding business and have their venue running like a well oiled machine! If you want a wedding and want it to exceed all your dreams...have it there! If you want to relax on your wedding day and enjoy the moment without having to sweat the little details because Darla and her team are taking care of it...then have it at Castleton Farms! If you do decide to have your dream wedding at Castleton then sit back and let the professional team and vendors guide you to the most important day of your life and you will not be disappointed.

Autumn Baxter Synowiez
Wedding Date: May 11, 2011