Say "I Do" to Countryside Friends: Unique Ways to Include Animals in Your Wedding
When people visit Bear Brook Valley for the first time, they often say we’re located in the middle of nowhere. While this may be the middle of nowhere to some people, many people (and furry friends) consider this place home. In all honesty, how many wedding venues offer the luxury to have farm animals at your wedding?! If you’re looking to get married in the countryside and are an animal-lover, you may have found the perfect spot.
Meet Kelce, The Famous Mini Highland Cow
Photos by: Hey Karis
I had the privilege of getting to chat with Jes Hunter, one of the owners of Fluffy en Route when she was here for Aleks & Mark’s wedding back in June. Jes has been providing fluffy friend love for quite a few years now and she was so professional and fun! She came prepared with a cute little crown for Kelce, helped out with getting Kelce picture ready and even brought a shovel and bags in case Kelce had to use the facilities. Jes made everything run smoothly and the guests were so surprised! Everyone loved meeting Kelce and she truly was such a memorable and fun part of Aleks & Mark’s day!
Fluffy en Route is based out of Mohnton Pennsylvania but they travel all over the tri-state area with their fluffy friends!
They offer a variety of animal packages:
Petite Package - This is a great way to add some fun for your next get together or small party. They provide bunnies, goats, and a mini pig!
Fluff Favorite - What’s not to love about fluff and animals? They bring their mini pig, goats, large rabbits and one of their beloved Highland Cows!
Party Ponies - They have the most adorable ponies waiting to take you for a ride or even just to get in some animal therapy love.
Unique Animal Sessions - Whether you want to add more fluff to your party or have a photography shoot with our animals… They are ready for it all!
They do weddings, birthdays, fun theme parties, just because get togethers, graduations and LOTS MORE! They also have mini donkey’s that can be added/substituted to any package!
ANY package can be customized to your needs for your wedding!
To book Kelce or any other fluffy friends for your wedding, you can contact:
Jes Hunter | 484-877-2480 | FluffyEnRoute@Yahoo.com | @FluffyEnRoute
Meet Remus, One of The Largest Living Clydesdales
Photos by: Anthony Ziccardi Studios
Remus is one of many Clydesdales over at Willow Grove Farm & Stables. Over sixty years ago Henry J. Schubert bought a 120-acre dairy farm over in Long Valley. The farm has gone from being a dairy farm, to a produce farm, and is now the home of Orion Clydesdales. Orion Clydesdales has become one of the largest breeding and training facilities of Clydesdale horses on the East Coast. Willow Grove Farm is currently owned and operated by Heidi Schubert Ort and Win Lake and is home to over thirty of their Clydesdale horses. Whether you are interested in riding one of their ‘gentle giants’ or making a special occasion memorable, Willow Grove Farm definitely has the horsepower you’re looking for!
I had the pleasure of working with Morghan, Remus’s caretaker during Lena & Jeremy’s wedding this past August. Morghan was a joy to work with. She was extremely professional and helpful throughout the day and helped orchestrate Lena’s grand aisle entrance. Lena had dreamed of riding a horse down the aisle ever since she was a little girl. She reached out to Willow Grove Farm to see if they could turn her dream into a reality, and surely the did just that. Morghan arrived at Bear Brook Valley with Remus in a horse trailer that could fit 3 regular-sized horses. Accompanying Remus was his emotional support dog, Fenny (He was there to comfort Remus if there were any scary noises) 🐶 Fenny was wearing the cutest little suit and tie, I don’t think we will ever get over it. Both Remus and Fenny were so well-behaved the entire time, and watching Lena ride Remus down the aisle to her forever was probably one of the most astounding things we’ve ever seen here at Bear Brook Valley. It was truly straight out of a fairytale.
To book Remus or any other gorgeous Clydesdale for your wedding, you can contact:
Willow Grove Farm | 973-615-6745 | WillowGroveClydesdales@Gmail.com | @WillowGroveClydesdales
Meet NY Teacup Piggies
Photos by: Anthony Ziccardi Studios
Laura & Greg Anderson are the proud breeders of NY Teacup Piggies. Laura and Greg raise all of their pigs in their home, not outside or in a barn. They are very spoiled, well-socialized, loved and cuddled every day. They love their pigs just like they are family and have been extremely dedicated to rescuing and raising miniature pigs for many years. Pigs are available for adoption through their website, but they are also available for events just like Victoria & Dylan’s wedding as pictured above! When you book a piggie party, they will bring three teacup pigs to your event for one hour!
With 7 years of piggie event experience, Laura & Greg know how to make your event one to remember! They bring their piggies to your event accompanied by a handler/trainer who ensures that you and your guests have the best experience with the piggies. They provide everything that the piggies need such as water, blankets, and even plenty of treats to feed them. Events help socialize their piggies by being around new people, which makes them even better family pets once they find their forever homes!
To book Teacup Piggies for your wedding, you can contact:
Laura & Greg Anderson | (718) 406-5060 | NYTeacupPiggies@Yahoo.com | @NYTeacupPiggies