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.

Morning Wedding at the Lower Woodland Pond of the Washington Park Arboretum

Gene and Sarah have made their home in Jersey City but when it came time to wed, their hearts brought them to the Washington Park Arboretum.  (Sarah and her family had lived here in the past and loved it.)

The bride and groom made their wedding a destination for everyone.  They invited only their family and a few close friends.

We all gathered at the Graham Visitors Center at 10:00am on a Saturday morning.  Sarah and Gene shared their "first look" and then strolled to the wedding site.  The guests took the Azalea Way and the wedding party walked on another path, so there could be a procession through the woods to the pond.

The two selected the lower Woodland Pond with its deck out over the water to exchange their vows.  It is just big enough to accommodate their guests (a total of 13 people including them) and made a beautiful setting for the ceremony.  It is a very secluded, calm and quiet space.  Perfect for this size group.

Afterwards, photos were taken on the Arboretum grounds.  There were so many possibilities to choose from.

Wishing the Mr. and Mrs. a very bright and beautiful marriage, filled with vibrant adventures and peaceful interludes.

If you are planning either a destination or intimate ceremony or a destination intimate ceremony, give us a call at 206.789-9788 or contact us through our website.

Morning Wedding Ceremony at Parsons Garden!

Melissa and Amber at Parsons Garden 
Photo by Patricia Stimac

This morning was a treat!  Melissa and Amber traveled from Mississippi to wed in Seattle.  In preparation for the "big day," we talked about a number of places where they would enjoy sharing their marriage vows.  The two settled on Parsons Garden at 6:00am.  And, then photos are nearby Kerry Park.

Melissa & Amber at their wedding tree
Photo by Patricia Stimac

The couple decided to wed near the entrance of the Garden.  It was a quiet time and the sun was just peeking over the tree line.

Amber and Melissa invested quite a bit of thought on the wording of their ceremony.  We all agree that words are important and they wanted to be sure that what was said on their wedding truly suited them.

Amber & Melissa happy to be wed!
Photo by Patricia Stimac

Amber took some time and wrote these words of intent.

"Marriage is a binding commitment of trust, honesty, promise, and unconditional love. So many people spend their lives searching for true love and we are so fortunate to have found it in each other. It is our recognition and appreciation of this love that brings us here today. We are prepared to embrace this love wholeheartedly and mindfully with patience, respect, and understanding. Today is dedicated to this ultimate decision to share our life experiences, accomplishments, and dilemmas together as one for the rest of our lives."

Amber & Melissa at Kerry Park
Photo by Patricia Stimac

After the ceremony, we walked to Kerry Park for some photos.  It really is a beautiful view from there. 

Wishing Amber and Melissa the best in their married life!  I'm sure it is going to be a good one.

Melissa & Amber at Kerry Park
Photo by Patricia Stimac

Traveling to Seattle to wed?  Give us a call at 206.789.9788 or contact us through our website!

"Just Married" at the Salish Lodge & Spa!

Photo by Lena Peterson Photography

nifer and Michael met in Texas and are settling in Seattle (at least for a time)!

The two are so in love and adorable to see together.  

They selected these words to include in their ceremony:
True marriage begins well before the wedding day and the efforts of marriage continue well beyond the ceremony's end. A brief moment in time and the stroke of the pen are all that is required to create the legal bond of marriage but it takes a lifetime of love, commitment and compromise to make marriage durable and everlasting. 

Photo  by Kenneth Briggs

Wishing the two a lifetime of happiness!

If you are moving to the Seattle area, planning to wed and need an officiant, give us a call or contact us through our website.

Sweet and Simple Wedding in Downtown Seattle

What a fun experience!

I was so blessed to officiate for Ulrica and Chris at their place.  The sky was clear and blue, the sun was just setting.  It was an absolutely perfect time to wed.

Ulrica wore a beautiful red dress.  It was the perfect choice, catching the red-orange glow of the evening sunlight.

The ceremony was light-hearted yet meaningful.  There two were obviously joyful!!

 

 

And, of course, the most awaited moment was the first kiss after being announced as husband and wife!

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The occasion was intimate, with only close friends included.  There is something very special about such celebrations.  The warmth and love is palpable.  And the joy for the couple shines through.

Then, up to their place for the signing! 

Linda and Gavin were the witnesses. 
I think they were pretty happy for the bride and groom.

Ulrica has a Scandanavian heritage so the special "Ring Cake" was shared, with Ulrica and Chris taking the first bite. 

Toasts and well wishes to the very fortunate bride and groom!  Sending the best to Chris and Ulrica in the life together as Missen and Mister!

Thank you, Dani Weiss, for the photographs!  They reflect the joy of the day!!

If you are planning an intimate wedding of your own, give us call at 206-789-9788 or contact us through our website! 

Snoqualmie Falls, True Love, Magical Day to Wed!

It was a misty day at Snoqualmie Falls so just a few hardy souls made their way to the overlook.  

It was the day that David and Linda had decided to wed ... and the two had enough warmth to lighten up the entire area.


The two wanted to exchange their wedding vows outdoors and settled on the Centennial Greens, with the mist of the falls as their backdrop. Isn't this mystical?

 










 


Linda and David only had eyes for each other.



It is so very special to officiate for a couple in love.

Weddings always make me happy!

David and Linda are obviously happy too.

 


 



Then is was time for the Mr. and Mrs. to make their way back to their beautifully decorated room at the Salish Lodge and Spa (Linda had been collecting decorations for quite some time) and to make use of their oh-so-colorful shoes.  Dance, anyone?

Wishing David and Linda a lifetime of hugs and kisses ... and all good things!

Many thanks to Jenny GG for her wonderful photographs!

If you and your sweetie are ready to wed and need an officiant, give us a call at 206.789.9788 or contact us through our website.

Mount Rainier Extends its Blessings to Craig and Allison On Their Wedding Day

I had the great good fortune of officiating for Craig and Allison at Alexander's Country Inn a few weeks ago.  

It was during that beautifully sunny and exceptionally warm time in the Pacific Northwest.  It was actually 70 degrees at Paradise, can you believe it?

Since the weather was so agreeable, Allison and Craig decided to wed by the pond.  It is a serene and lovely spot to exchange wedding vows. 








Then, back inside to sign the marriage documents ... and to toast to a happy marriage!

Wishing Craig and Allison a beautiful and vibrant marriage for many, many, many years to come.



Planning to wed on or near Mount Rainier and need an officiant?  If so, give us a call at 206-789-9788 or contact us through our website.

A Glass of Wine, A Beautiful Setting, A Sweet Wedding

I absolutely love intimate ceremonies:  they are relaxed, playful, sweet and just plain fun!

Yesterday, I had a great good fortune of officiating for John and Sheila at Willows Lodge. 

We gathered for some wine while I filled out the documents and chatted a bit.

It was a bit nippy to have the ceremony outside (although we did a few photos outdoors) so we found a quiet spot for the five of us and settled in.

John invited too very good friends, Tal and Carol, to be the witnesses.

 

The ceremony took place in front of the fireplace with its toasty flames.  It was simple, sweet and perfectly them.

Wishing Sheila and John years and years even more years of happiness and love!










Planning to "tie the knot" in your special place and need an officiant, give us a call at 206.789.9788 or through our website.

A Holiday Wedding to Celebrate True Love

Over the holidays, we had the great good fortune of officiating for some really lovely couples.  One of them is Audrina and Charles.  The two made their way from Texas to settle in the Seattle area.  

Loved Audrina's outfit.  The green was the color of the holidays and the black jacket was just perfect.

It was a perfect night to enjoy a fire. (We've been using our fireplace more and there is just something about a cozy fire.)







Audrina's family lives in Texas and was able to witness the ceremony via Skype.  So fun to meet everyone.  Love that technology makes this possible.

Charles's family was able to spend the holidays with him and Audrina.  So they were there to be the witnesses of the marriage.

"Thank you again for officiating our ceremony it was beautiful and you did a lovely job."
~ Audrina and Charles

 All in all, a wonderful experience!  

Wishing the Mr. and Mrs. the very best in their life together.

Did you engaged over the holiday and are planning your wedding?  If so, give us a call at 206.789.9788 or contact us through our website.