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

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.

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.

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. 

 


 

 

Katie 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!

 

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.!

A very joyful moment!

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

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. 

Love Melts the Snow at Laura and Phil's Winter Wedding

Phil and Laura traveled all the way from Texas to wed at Alexander's Country Inn and Restaurant near Mt. Rainier National Park!

You see they visited the Park before and had a special moment at Narada Falls so it was the natural choice for their intimate ceremony.


 

Loved the outfits!!  A classic black-and-white wedding.

(Alexander's also congratulates the couple on their sign!)

Laura made her entrance on the path near the pond.  She carried a bouquet of white tulips.








The bride and groom and Kent settled into a protected place under a fir tree and the ceremony began.

The ceremony was sweet and simple, as beautiful as the setting itself.

Laura and Phil wrote their own vows -- that really makes a ceremony very special.

Then it was time to seal their vows with a kiss.

Mr. and Mrs. were beaming -- shining with love!

Wishing them the very best in the married life adventure:  exploring new places and always having a warm and loving home to return to.

To plan your very special ceremony at your favorite nature spot, give us a call at 206-789-9788 or contact us through our website.

Chris and Morgan Wed Medieval Style

Kent and I had so much fun this afternoon!  Chris and Morgan celebrated their ceremony which was witnessed by their parents and friend.  





 

The attire was creative, the people were friendly, the event was joyous!

Chris and Tim arrived in street clothes and transformed into their medieval alter egos.

Soon after, Morgan arrived and stayed out of sight so she could make her grand entrance with her father, Rene.












The ceremony was a sweet one.  












Vows were exchanged and a ring given to seal their promises.

And, the way the bride and groom looked at each other was totally engaging.














Afterwards, a hand washing ritual took place.  The idea is that the past is cleared away and the two begin their life together anew.














And, then the kiss!

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Photos followed.  Morgan and Chris with Chris's mother, Marjorie.

The bride and groom with Morgan's parents: Rene and Carol.

 Chris and Morgan with the best man, Tim.

Rene with Carol and Marjorie.

A triumphant couple!

Wishing Morgan and Chris centuries of adventures together!

To celebrate your wedding ceremony in the era of your choice, give us a call at 206-789-9788 or contact us at our website.

The Lingerie Addict - A Blog All Brides Will Enjoy!

Tonight I had the honor to meet Cora and her fiance, Nick. And I'm delighted to be officiating for them next month.

As the two were about to leave, I offered them a copy of Seattle Met Bride and Groom.  She said she was familiar with it ... then, opened to Page 98, where she is featured!!!!

What a fun surprise.

Cora is the creator of The Lingerie Addict, a blog you will definitely want to check out. 

She is described as "The locally based and internationally recognized online lingerie expert ... and she's got only one mission:  to help women understand and appreciate gorgeous lingerie."

So I had to check out her site.  I loved it ... and so will you!!!

Alaska Couple Wed In Seattle During the Holidays!

The winter holidays are my most favorite of the year.  During the darkest part of the year, they are the light ... the promise of a new spring and hopefully a great summer.  

So weddings in December are always special.

Steve and Jeanette flew from Alaska to Seattle to celebrate their wedding at the Seattle Grand Hyatt.  Jeanette decided to stay with the colors of the season and wore a bias cut red dress. And Steve wore a tie to match!

The hotel was beautifully decorated so there was a number of places the two could take photographs.

The marriage took place in their suite.  Jeanette prepared in the bedroom and made her grand entrance to her special song.  We all were very happy to see her.

I love these words from their ceremony:

The hand which you each offer to the other is an extension of yourselves; just as is the warmth and love which you express to each other.  Cherish the touch, for you are touching another life. Be sensitive to its pulse, and try to understand and respect its flow and rhythm, just as you do your own. 

All went well and the bride and groom celebrated with a kiss after they exchanged their vows and their rings.


After making it "legal," off they went to Pioneer Square for their wedding photographs. 


(It was cold that day ... I'm impressed that Jeanette seemed to take it all in stride.  Those Alaska women are pretty special.)

Then, on to Kerry Park which has one of the best views of downtown Seattle and Elliott Bay.

It was a pleasure to actually met with Jeanette and Steve after planning their ceremony long distance.  They looked so happy together!

Wishing the Mr. and Mrs. a loving and lasting marriage!

Many thanks to Dani Weiss for her photographs ... and to the staff at the Grand Hyatt Hotel.

Planning an elopement in Seattle?  Then give us a call at 206-789-9788 or contact us through our website.