Autumn in the Pacific Northwest has a certain cozy magic to it. The seasonal colors, bounty of harvest and cooler weather brings people together. Jane and Erik's wedding was a charming fall gathering, set in the timeless historical Lairmont Manor with its traditional details and lovely garden. The aesthetic tone was in keeping with the house. By using a neutral color palette, accented with muted and warm autumnal tones…
Read MoreKelsey & Michael’s stunning Dairyland celebration was a perfect reflection of them and was filled with personalized touches and meaningful moments shared with their family and friends. The light, airy color palette and long family style tables nestled in the picturesque white walls of Dairyland set the scene for their day. Their sweet Bruce, the ring bearer-bulldog, dressed in a bowtie captured the hearts of everyone present…
Read MoreRachel and David’s intimate, backyard wedding was like walking into a Midsummer Night’s dream - romantic, ethereal, lush, charming. Rachel’s parent’s beautiful, historic home on Seattle’s Capitol Hill was the perfect setting for these two (now Californians) to tie the knot. From the get-go, the focus of the day was spending time with and enjoying their guests. So, out went the typical timeline and in came a cocktail style reception where mixing …
Read MoreSeattleites Jayme and Alex's chose the quintessential Axis Pioneer Square with its exposed brick walls and urban vibe to host their downtown Seattle fall celebration. They wanted the wedding to feel both modern and glamorous, with a hint of drama. The black, gold, and pinks popped against the natural textures of brick and green foliage. Soft draping, chandeliers, candlelight, and uplighting added romance to the dark fall evening…
Read MoreWe knew from the minute that we sat down with Shannon and her lovely mom, that we'd get on famously (we were charmed instantly by the Texan drawls and easy laughs). Before long we were all well on our way to planning a destination wedding for their family and friends with a whole lotta fun from both sides of the Mason Dixon line. Shannon and Clinton had moved up from New Orleans not long before, and wanted to bring the Big Easy's air of conviviality and music…
Read MoreOur lovely clients Cara and Edmund live in San Francisco, but wanted to tie the knot in Cara's home state Washington. The goal was a fun filled, elegant affair loosely inspired by the film 'Water for Elephants'. Kiana Lodge’s waterside lawn and adjoining hall provided the perfect space for a ceremony and carnival cocktail hour with a view followed by dinner and dancing indoors with live music, entertainment, lush floral, and abundant treats.
Read MoreMany who have lived in Pacific Northwest might argue that heaven is summer in the San Juan Islands. There is nothing like getting on a ferry in the sparkling blue water of the Salish Sea to leave the hustle and bustle behind and escape to find that island magic. This is what makes the San Juans such an ideal destination wedding location. Guests are treated to a unique experience that is quintessential Northwest, and even the sketchy cell phone reception conspires to make folks turn off the outside world and tune into the magic of the moment.
Read MoreThis is a story of East meets West. For Baltimore based Kathleen and Chris, uniting her west coast family with his east coast was paramount. The backdrop? The scenic Puget Sound in Kathleen's home state, Washington. They opted for a quintessential Pacific Northwest, all-weekend wedding for their family and friends to gather and celebrate. Alderbrook Resort's upscale seaside rooms, cottages, and lawns fit the bill perfectly.
Read MoreSeattle based, long time sweethearts, Elinora and Jared, knew they wanted to get married back home in the rolling hills of Eastern Washington. J Bookwalter Winery’s Tri-Cities location proved to be the perfect venue to host a 300+ person tented outdoor reception. The copper themed nuptials were generously doused with lush wild floral in burgundy and white blooms with rambling foliage and copper vessels that the florist personally brought back from copper mines in Mexico…
Read MoreSo many smiles. That pretty much sums up our whole experience with Sarah and Korey. From the first meeting to their dash to the vintage white limo amid the smoke and sparklers, they were grinning ear to ear the whole way. Their love and joy is just so infectious, and plus they are just SO damn cute you can’t help but adore them. The urban romantic glamour aesthetic was spot on with just the right amount of brick, blush, drapery, lights, sequins, gold, and soft floral.
Read MoreThis wedding was a midsummer's dream with wildflowers, donkeys, goats, big trees and twinkly lights in a magical setting in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. Our sweet couple Claire and Oliver, though residing in Boston, wanted to get married close to Claire's home city, Seattle. C+O fell in love with Bella Luna Farm's exquisite grounds, buildings and in-house farm products, and decided it was the optimal venue to bring these East and West coast families together for a wedding feast in the woods.
Read MoreMeet Alice and Jeff. Upon introduction, it is quite apparent that they share a deep love for each other. They wear their hearts on their sleeves and unintentionally draw you in with their infectious enthusiasm. Their English garden wedding, was in part, inspired by Alice's own English heritage and her grandmother's garden. Lakewold Gardens’ historical house and traditional gardens provided the perfect backdrop to their Jane Austen styled soiree.
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