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!

Ian and Jeff Wed at Alki Beach

This elopement was so very fun.

First, American Express Business Concierge called me about a couple who wanted to marry later in the week.

OK ... this was the first time I've been contacted in this way and I kept waiting for some type of solitication.  But no! The concierge was actually gathering information.  It was both quite surprising and quite serendipitous.

The couple turned out to be Jeff and Ian.  They live in Vegas but were traveling to Seattle and wanted to wed. 

Three of their friends decided to surprise them and joined them at Alki Beach.

It was a picture perfect September day!  Everyone was happy and welcoming and ready to celebrate love.

Tom Ellis, the photographer, suggested a quiet beach for the ceremony.  It was away of the bustle of most of Alki.

The ceremony was sweet and simple ... and very emotional. 

It was a joy to officiate for Jeff and Ian.

And the two were literally jumping with joy!

It was a very important step to take ... 

a decision to be certain of ...

to go hand in hand together into the future!

Wishing Ian and Jeff the very best.

Many thanks to Tom Ellis Photography for sharing these images!

Traveling to Seattle to elope and looking for a wonderful experience?  Give us a call at 206.789.9788 or through our website.