Intimate Wedding of Ari and Ben at Carkeek Park

We love this park ... and often walk the area or bicycle to it.  In fact, Ben and Ari are standing at one of our favorite spots!

The couple found a quiet place to exchange their vows.


Love brings happiness ... and it is irresistable.

This is a very, very happy couple!










Married!!!  And life is good.

 


Wishing Ari and Ben a most wonderful and long life together!!



 









Many thanks to  Erik and Marissa Ciccarelli of Ciccarelli Photography for their photographs.

Planning your elopement at a Seattle Park?  Give us a call at 206.789.9788 or contact us through our website.

Private Wedding Ceremony at the Rotunda in Olympia

Photo by Christina Salerno

Talk about the "Wow" factor!  This is certainly the place.

Kent and I didn't even know you could wed here ... but you can.  You apply for a permit and you have an hour to perform the ceremony and take photos.


So when Lin and Taofei contacted us about their ceremony, it was such a delightful surprise.

The bride and groom decided on a 7:00am ceremony so it wouldn't be very busy in the Rotunda.  (As you may know, Kent isn't a morning person but he was up at 4:30am and excited about the wedding ceremony.) Once Taofei and Lin arrived on site, there were a number of beautiful places to choose from.

Kent with Taofei, Lin and their family

One of the things we love about intimate weddings is that they can be so very personal and unique.  There were words about how they met in undergrad school and their relationship developed to the point Lin and Taofei decided to wed.

Wishing the two a lifetime of happiness and prosperity in all things!

Thinking of an interesting place to wed?  Give us a call at 206.789.9788 or contact us through our website.  We appreciate new adventures!

Seattle - The BEST Place to Elope!

What a wonderful experience!  Barry and Robert are a truly gracious couple from Florida.  They had heard so many good things about our fair Emerald City that they decided to wed here.

The two wanted a simple yet elegant ceremony and celebration.  We had communicated before they arrived and had prepared their ceremony via email and phone.  

Once in town (they stayed downtown), Robert and Barry became tourists with a purpose.  They began exploring where they wanted to wed.  The Olympic Sculpture Park had just the elan they were looking for.

The two decided on a common color scheme and ordered matching boutonnières.  Barry went with a long tie and Robert with a bow tie.  They looked quite dapper, don't you think!

 

We found a quiet, private place for the ceremony.

 

Vows were made and rings exchanged. 

 

And, of course, there was a moment just to take in everything!

Afterwards, photos.

The Sculpture Park offers so many options.   Here's one at The Cloud Cover wall.

A stop at the Wave Sculpture is a must!








Barry and Robert also shared some kind words about their ceremony experience.

"Pat was AMAZING! We had to plan everything from Florida via phone but she made it so easy. And the ceremony....could not have asked for anything better. She is professional, genuine, and I would highly recommend her services to anyone!"

 Wishing the two many fond memories of Seattle, the city where they wed, 

and a lifetime of happiness together!

Many thanks to Starr Samuelson of Starr Photography for the wonderful photos.

If you love Seattle as much as we do and want to wed here, give us a call at 206.789.9788 or contact us through our website.

New Year's Eve, Space Needle Fireworks, Wedding!

As you may know, I love fireworks. On New Year's, though, it takes a bit to get me (and Kent) out of a comfy home and to the Seattle Space Needle.

Kent and I also appreciate the sweet nature of private wedding ceremonies.  This is one we will always remember!

This year, Brandon and Jen contacted us about officiating for them ... and pronouncing them husband and wife at as close to 12:01am in the new year as possible.













First, the five of us met at Parsons Garden.  Ben Lucas of NOMcreative had set up some lights and some photos were taken there.  Isn't this romantic?

I filled out the marriage documents by the light of my cell phone.  It was really dark!


  

Jen and Brandon had scouted the Queen Anne hill around the Space Needle, looking for a place where the fireworks would be visible yet it would be quite private.

They found the perfect place.

 




Vows were read and heard.  It was truly a touching moment. 

 And a kiss sealed the promises made.

Then, it was time to just enjoy the show. It was pretty spectacular.










What a magnificent beginning to the new year.  

Wishing Jen and Brandon a life together enough more awesome than the fireworks!





Thanks to Ben Lucas, NOMcreative, for capturing this very special time.  

Planning a wedding ceremony that involves fireworks and looking for an officiant?  Give us a call at 206.789.9788 or through our website.

Holiday Engagement? Ready to Elope?

The holidays were wonderful.  The proposal was made (and accepted, of course).  A private ceremony is planned!

There are so many reasons for an elopement -- as many as the couples who plan to wed in a simple, sweet way.

Brides and grooms often are looking for a wedding ceremony that is meaningful yet stress-free, reflective of who they are yet perhaps with some traditional elements, not in a church yet more "homey" than a courtroom.

We help you explore your choices:  both in terms of where you want to wed and what type of ceremony you would like to have.  And, we offer you the amount of guidance you want.

If wedding bells will soon be ringing for you, give us a call at 206.789.9788 or contact us through our website.

Holiday Wedding Ceremony at the Salish Lodge & Spa

There is something about holiday weddings that make them very special.  Darrell and Robyn decided to exchange their vows on December 21st, the winter solstice.  (Absolutely love the solstice - the days will soon be getting longer.)

Decorations added to the sense of wonder and magic.

The two look so very happy!







Thankfully, the weather was amazingly cooperative and Robyn and Darrell had a chance to get outside and take some photos ... as well as getting in a hug and a cuddle and, of course, a kiss.

Wishing the two a lifetime of happiness, sparkling with holiday magic.

And, thanks to the Courtney at the Salish Lodge who makes elopement/private wedding so very easy and pleasant.  You'll love her!



 

Also, thanks to the couple for sharing their photos and to Amy Walton who took them. 

If you would like to wed in an intimate celebration, give us a call at 206.789.9788 or contact us through our website.

A Very Happy Couple Weds At The Salish Lodge

This is Luis and Miki - aren't they the most adorable?  Like all couples on their wedding day, these two were so very happy:  they simply radiated joy!

Luis and Kent were ready and waiting for the ceremony to begin.  Don't they look pretty relaxed though?  This photo really makes me smile.



 




Miki and Luis decided to be traditional and see each other first at their ceremony.

It was a sweet, elegant celebration.



 

Miki and Luis also included a unity candle lighting.  

 MARRIED!

Afterwards, it was time to take some wedding photos at various locations around the Salish Lodge and Spa. 

The library ...

The reception area...

The grounds...

And, of course, Snoqualmie Falls!

Wishing the Mr. and Mrs. a very happy, adventurous, loving and long-lived life together!

The beautiful photographs were taken by Wina Beals.

If your an adorable, joyous couple who are very much in love and are looking for an officiant, give us a call or contact us through our website.