Thursday, March 14, 2013

Family Wedding Ceremony Celebrated at the Salish Lodge

Casey & Courtney at Salish Lodge - Patricia Stimac, Seattle Wedding Officiant

It was a true joy to officiate for Courtney and Casey at the Salish Lodge.  The day was one of sun and rain ... but the timing was perfect to capture some outdoor photos (Jenny GG doing the honors).

Courtney's wedding dress - Patricia Stimac, Seattle Wedding OfficiantDon't think I've met a more exuberant and happy bride.  Courtney was literally quivering with anticipation.  Here she is with her sister before the ceremony.
  Courtney was stunning! Courtney in her wedding dress at the Salish Lodge- Patricia Stimac, Seattle Wedding Officiant

Mary with her son Casey- Patricia Stimac, Seattle Wedding Officiant


Mary, Courtney's father, offered words of wisdom and love to her son before the big moment.
Casey awaits Courtney - Patricia Stimac, Seattle Wedding Officiant

Casey was filled with emotion ... and anticipation too ... for that first look.  He is so expressive!

Here we go ...

 


 Casey and Courtney's First Look - Patricia Stimac, Seattle Wedding Officiant

Casey and Courtney's First Look - Patricia Stimac, Seattle Wedding Officiant













Then it was time for the ceremony.
Tony escorts his daughter, Courtney - Patricia Stimac, Seattle Wedding Officiant



Tony, Courtney's father, had the honor of walking his daughter into the suite.

Everyone was so happy for the couple.
Casey and Courtney's Family - Patricia Stimac, Seattle Wedding Officiant

Family Wedding Ceremony - Patricia Stimac, Seattle Wedding Officiant
Of course, their children -- Camden and Maisey -- were recognized in a family celebration.
 
Camden was the ring bearer!


Ring Exchange at the Wedding Ceremony - Patricia Stimac, Seattle Wedding Officiant

Children throwing rose petals - Patricia Stimac, Seattle Wedding Officiant
Finally ... the kiss.

Adults and children alike rejoiced.



Dad and son ...

             mom and daughter ...


Casey, Courtney, Camden and Maisey - Patricia Stimac, Seattle Wedding Officiant

Family - Patricia Stimac, Seattle Wedding Officiant


All together ... a family!

Wishing the four a happy and loving experience together!







Thanks to Jenny GG for the wonderful photos.

Planning a ceremony for your family, give us a call at 206-789-9788 or contact us through our website.

Monday, March 11, 2013

I Do for Two - Willows Lodge Wedding of Krista and Johnny

I Do For Two at Willows Lodge - Officiated by Patricia Stimac, Seattle Wedding Officiant Krista traveled from Arkansas, Johnny from Vancouver to wed at the Willows Lodge.  They decided on the "I Do for Two" option, which includes:
  • Luxurious accommodations in a NICER style room
  • Rose petal drawn bath
  • Bottle of champagne
  • Breakfast in bed for two
  • Commemorative Willows Lodge frame
  • Two witnesses for the ceremony

Johnny did his dissertation on Virginia Satir, therapist and author, who is one of my inspirations. (The couple gifted with me a booklet of her sayings and thoughts.  It is a gift I truly treasure.)
Johnny and Krista wed at Willows Lodge - Officiated by Patricia Stimac, Seattle Wedding Officiant  


The ceremony took place in the library.  Dale, on staff at Willows Lodge, was kind about taking photos for us and serving as one of the witnesses.





This was a unique ceremony for me.  The couple asked me to speak from the heart, rather than prepare a written ceremony for them.  It turned out beautifully! 



Potholder to present the wedding rings - Patricia Stimac, Seattle Wedding Officiant
One very special part of the day was this potholder, on which the wedding rings were presented.  It was given to a close friend of Virginia Satir as a house warming gift so it was the perfect "ring holder."

Johnny, Krista and Patricia Stimac, Seattle Wedding Officiant

We all were very sentimental and very happy.

Pat, we appreciate you so very much.  Our wedding ceremony was both loving and genuine, exactly what we hoped for.  

Thank you for more than officiating -- for guiding our wonderful wedding experience.  Your heart and knowledge blended beautifully for us!
                  ~Johnny and Krista


Congratulations to Johnny and Krista, Patricia Stimac, Seattle Wedding Officiant 



The newlyweds enjoyed their evening meal, topped by chocolate-covered strawberries and words of congratulations.

Wishing the fortunate couple a happy and long life together!

If you are planning to elope at the Willows Lodge, give us a call at 206-789-9788 or contact us through our website.

Friday, March 8, 2013

Greg and Michelle's Romantic Wedding at the Salish

Greg loves Michelle - Patricia Stimac, Seattle Wedding Officiant
"A hundred hearts would be too few
  to carry all my love for you."
                               ~Unknown

The weekend nearest Valentine's Day is always a popular one to wed.  It is such a romantic time of the year. It was the perfect time for Michelle and Greg to marry at the Salish Lodge and Spa.




Mason walks with his mother, Michelle - Wedding Ceremony celebrated by Patricia Stimac, Seattle Wedding Officiant 



Michelle's son, Mason, walked the bride in.  Michelle was dressed in a beautiful wedding gown from Cicada Bridal

Then, the ceremony began.  It included a quote from Leo Tolstoy:

I already love in you your beauty, 
but I am only beginning to love in you 
that which is eternal and ever precious 
                  - your heart, your soul. 


Greg, Michelle and Patricia Stimac, Seattle Wedding Officiant

Greg smiling, looking at her bride, Michlle, at the Salisih Lodge and Spa




Both were so happy to wed ... and to share the moment with the people closest to them.  Greg's brother, Mike, and sister-in-law, Cathleen, plus their two friends, Ken and Karen.  Everyone was smiling ... and there were a few tears of joy shed.


Greg, Michelle and Patricia Stimac, Seattle Wedding Officiant


It was a pleasure to meet Michelle and Greg.






The happy newly wed:  Greg and Michelle at the Salish Lodge and Spa 
Looking at the bride and groom, the words from this poem came to mind.
 
My world before me is perfect.
There's nowhere else I want to be ...

Nothing could be more right,
There's nowhere else I want to be.
Let's take a walk my only love,
Hand in hand, you and me.


 Wishing Greg and Michelle the very best in their life together.

Planning a romantic, intimate wedding?  Give us a call at 206-789-9788 or contact us through our website.

Monday, March 4, 2013

Valentine's Day Wedding: Christian and Katie Marry at the Salish Lodge

Valentine's Day Wedding at Salish Lodge officiated by Patricia Stimac, Seattle Wedding Officiant
How romantic is this for a Valentine's Day wedding?  And is there a more spectacular a setting than Snoqualmie Falls?

Hand-in-hand Katie and Christian prepared for their ceremony.  The bride wore bracelets with the names of loved ones.  In this way she included them in her special moment.
Katie wears bracelets with the names of loved one - Patricia Stimac, Seattle Wedding Officiant

Katie looking at Christian during their wedding ceremony officiated by Patricia Stimac, Seattle Wedding Officiant




The bride and groom only had eyes for each other.  It always gives me "goose bumps" when I witness the love present at a wedding ceremony.


Christian looks at Katie during their wedding ceremony officiated by Patricia Stimac, Seattle Wedding Officiant

The two met at Bumbershoot in 2008.  They both share a passion for music and soon realized they were in love: they couldn’t stop thinking of each other and missed each the other when they weren't together. 
 


Wedding ceremony officiated by Patricia Stimac, Seattle Wedding Officiant 
 




K
atie and Christian included a reading from Ecclesiastes: 

For everything there is a season
and a time for every matter under heaven:
... a time to love!

Katie and Christian's wedding rings - Patricia Stimac, Seattle Wedding Officiant



Christian place the wedding ring on Katie's hand - Patricia Stimac, Seattle Wedding Officiant 






Today I place this ring on your hand.
It symbolizes the bond that is never-ending.
But when you need to know 
  the depth of my love for you,
Look not to the ring but into my heart.
 



And so Katie and Christian became Mr. and Mrs.!
Christian and Katie kiss after their wedding ceremony - Patricia Stimac, Seattle Wedding Officiant

Christian and Katie hug after their wedding ceremony - Patricia Stimac, Seattle Wedding Officiant





A very joyful moment!












Christian and Katie wed at the Salish Lodge --  Patricia Stimac, Seattle Wedding Officiant













Christian and Katie's wedding dance at the Salish Lodge - Patricia Stimac, Seattle Wedding Officiant








It was time to dance ... to begin their new life together.

Christian and Katie's wedding dance at the Salish Lodge - Patricia Stimac, Seattle Wedding Officiant

Wishing Christian and Katie a lifetime of happiness!




Many thanks to Steve Rydgren of ImagineEssence Photography.

Do you have a special romantic holiday that you want to marry on?   If so, call us at 206.789.9788 or contact us through our website