John and Debbie Wed at Pt. Townsend

As Kent and I looked into the sky on our way to the ferry after the wedding, we noticed the moon: a blue moon! It was spectacular.

So was the ceremony of Debbie and John. Joined by very dear friends, the couple exchanged their vows in their "spirit" hut. Cedar filled the air, love filled our hearts and joy shone through.



With Ellie Mae leading the way, the ladies arrived, all dressed in purple (by chance, not planning ... isn't that synchronistic!).



The vows were heartfelt, with Debbie and John speaking of what each means to the other.


The couple decided to finalize their vows by "jumping the broom." John ordered two brooms from Hensen Broom Shop and General Store, an Amish business.








The brooms are hand made and beautiful. Each of us wrote our wishes for the couple on ribbons that were attached to the broom. The guys were responsible for getting that ready.

Thank you so much for presiding over our small ceremony. You are both so warm and friendly, it felt like we were being married by old friends. You made our day perfect. If you are ever in our area, please let us know, we would love to see you again. ~ Debbie & John

The day was magical! We are grateful for the gracious way we were invited into John and Debbie's home and into their lives. It truly was a wonderful gift. We wish them the very best in their life together.

P.S. This is what the sky looked like at the end of this very special day.

We would be honored to officiate for you on your wedding day. Please check out our website at www.aheavenlyceremony.com or call to schedule a free consult.

Tony and Michelle Renew Their Vows At the Space Needle

When love is sparked, it’s an event to be celebrated.
When love is sparked, it's an event to be celebrated.
When love grows, it’s an occasion to rejoice.

Tony and Michelle traveled from California to visit relatives in the area. Since it was their anniversary, they also decided to celebrate their years as a married couple by renewing their vows at the Seattle Space Needle.

We helped them find just the right words and Kent met them and a few relatives on the Observation Deck. It happened to be a typical cloudy winter day and very few people were there because there was no view. As soon as the two renewed their vows, the clouds lifted and the sun shone upon them and the beautiful city!!!! What a blessing.

Thank you so much for officiating our wedding ceremony on top of the Seattle Space Needle. We had lots of fun and appreciate everything you did. Thank you again and have a Merry Christmas!

To renew your vows, please contact us at 206-789-9788 or learn more about us at our website: Seattle Elope.

Ray and Melody Celebrate Their Third Wedding Anniversary

We are so very happy, the Lord is so gracious and merciful to have brought us together as soulmates! We have now been married almost 9 mos., and couldn't be happier! Thank you so much for your services!! ~Melody and Ray

And now it is over three years later ... and we just received a Christmas card from the happily married couple. (We always enjoy hearing how things are going for the those we can been fortunate to officiate for.)

The bride and groom planned a very intimate ceremony aboard the historic brunch/dinner train that used to travel from Renton to the Columbia Winery in Woodinville. It was a simple, gracious ceremony.

It was so fun too! We needed two witnesses and I asked a young couple waiting to board the train if they would be willing to do that. They were overjoyed. It turned out that they were from out of town and were celebrating their wedding anniversary. How incredible is that. It was a joyous day. We are so happy for Melody and ray and wish them many blessings for years to come!!!

If you have a special place you would like to "tie the knot," give us a call at (206)789-9788 or check out our website www.seattleelope.com. I'm sure we can help you create a wedding ceremony that is as special as the two of you.

Jordi and Jennifer Wed At Our Place

Some times it takes a bit of time for things to work out for a wedding. Jennifer contacted us over a year before she actually wed her Spanish boyfriend, Jordi. Their long distance relationship involves traveling between Seattle and Europe.

Jennifer really liked when Kent officiated the wedding of her friends. So when the two were together in Seattle and had three full days to actually apply for their marriage license before their wedding day, their ceremony became a reality.

You couldn't find two more happy individuals ... or a more delighted couple.

If you would like to elope to Seattle and enjoy a meaningful ceremony, be sure to check out our services at www.seattleelope.com.

Bill & Linda Wed at Discovery Park

It was a beautiful July day ... the perfect day to celebrate a wedding near the lighthouse at Discovery Park.




Linda called and explained she and Bill wanted a very simple ceremony witnessed by their children and just a few friends/family members. They searched nearby parks until they found just the right place.

There is very limited parking (yup, just a few spots but we got a permit at the Visitor's Desk) and car pooled to the Lighthouse.

We strolled down to the beach to find just the right spot, where vows were exchanged and photos taken.

Bill and Linda had this to say about their wedding:

"It was a pleasure to have you at our ceremony. The day was glorious day and the ceremony was just as we’d hoped for."

Just the kind of wonderful ceremony that is possible in Seattle. To plan you elopment, refer to www.seattleelope.com or email us at elope@seattleelope.com.

Enrique & Manami Wed in Seattle

Kent and I are privileged to meet the nicest people!!

Manami and Enrique wanted to marry ... and decided to elope. Of course, they wanted their parents to witness their vows. So they made an appointment to come over and enjoyed a simple, charming ceremony. Smiles all around.

For a meaningful ceremony in a warm environment, please contact us at (206)789-9788 or learn more at our website: www.seattleelope.com.

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.