Brett & Meredith - Love & Marriage at the Waterfront Grill

Meredith and Brett live in Arizona but wanted to marry in Seattle in an intimate ceremony - just immediate family and a few close friends.

Meredith is very interested in wedding traditions and was in the process of writing a book on marriage when she contacted us about her own wedding.

It was very important that she and Brett have creative license in terms of the wording of their wedding ceremony ... and it was great fun co-creating with them. Although the planning took place long distance, it was certainly a warm and personal experience with great results!

There were definitely some traditions that were important to the couple. One was the father of the bride presenting the groom with his daughter's old shoes (Meredith's favorite boots, in this case). This ancient tradition reflects the bride is no longer in her parent's care.

Next, Meredith elected to present her beloved with a flower, reminiscent of the tradition of a Lady giving the Knight she favored with a token of her esteem. Knight Brett wore the flower with pride, displaying his Lady’s colors and making it known to all his love for her is true.

Vows were spoken, rings were exchanged, Brett and Meredith were delighted to be married. The group of us then walked to the water, took a pebble, placed our wishes for the couple's happiness into the stones and all together tossed them into Puget Sound. The ripples of each stone intermingled, reflecting the couple's love twining with each important person in their lives.

Bride & groom, best woman Cathy and man of honor Michael enjoy the air after the wedding ceremony, umbrellas in hand ... it is Seattle after all!


Jody and Jen, Jen & Jody Photography, captured the day with their images. Here's a slide show they prepared on the celebration.


We help couples easily plan for their wedding day, whether near or far. For help with your elopement, check out our website -- www.seattleelope.com -- or email us at elope@seattleelop.com.