Sweet Wedding Ceremony at the Salish Lodge

Heidi is one of the most joyful and enthusiastic brides I've met.  It was a pleasure to meet her and her fiance, John.








The two invited a few friends and held their wedding ceremony in the Cliffside Room.  John's sons, Caleb and Jeremiah, were his groomsmen and Heidi's niece, Maddie, was her maid of honor. 

It was an absolutely golden day -- perfect for a wedding!

Wishing these childhood sweethearts decades of happiness!! 

For a sweet ceremony at your favorite place, give us a call at 206-789-9788 or contact us through our website.

Green Lake Wedding Complete with Canada Geese

What a fun wedding!  Jeremy and Jennifer stopped by our place for a private wedding ceremony before heading to Puerto Vallarta to celebrate a formal wedding with 22 of their family members and closest friends.

Jennifer arrived carrying her wedding gown ... and curious thoughts of transporting her wedding dress through the airport and onto the air plane came to mind.  Looking forward to hearing more in the near future.




 







After preparing the marriage documents so they would be easily signed after the ceremony, off the three went (Kent officiated) to nearby Green Lake (we are just blocks away). 






During the ceremony, the Canada geese arrived.  One pair honked on the lake and then flew away as Kent spoke about Jennifer and Jeremy embarking on a new stage in their lives.  How synchronistic is that!

Then, while the couple exchanged their vows, Momma Goose, Pappa Goose and their goslings toddled over and plopped themselves down right next to Jeremy and Jennifer.  They remained there, gazing up at the newlyweds! So cute, so adorable.

After the personal part of the ceremony, two of the Green Lakers were invited to witness the marriage.  What a special way to celebrate a sunny day in Seattle!

 

Then it was time for Jennifer and Jeremy to make it legal!   And to head off to Mexico (Las Caletas to be exact) ... hasta luego.

Wishing the newlyweds a most excellent life together.

If you are interested in having Canada geese witness your wedding vows to each other, give us a call to arrange your private ceremony at Green Lake.  Give us a call at 206-789-9788 or contact us through our website.

Family Wedding Ceremony Celebrated at the Salish Lodge

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).

Don'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!

Mary, Courtney's father, offered words of wisdom and love to her son before the big moment.

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

Here we go ...

 

 

Then it was time for the ceremony.

 

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

Everyone was so happy for the couple.

Of course, their children -- Camden and Maisey -- were recognized in a family celebration.
 
Camden was the ring bearer!

Finally ... the kiss.

Adults and children alike rejoiced.



Dad and son ...

             mom and daughter ...

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.

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

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.)
 


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! 

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."

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


 



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.

Greg and Michelle's Romantic Wedding at the Salish

"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.




 



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. 

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.

It was a pleasure to meet Michelle and Greg.






 
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.

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.