Jeb and Amanda, an Intimate, Sweet and Fun-Loving Seattle Wedding Day!
When Jeb and Amanda pondered what they wanted for their wedding day, they found they desired to keep things intimate and true. This meant surrounding themselves with friends who mean the world to them. This meant bringing their sweet pooch along for the festivities. And doing this outside in the chill and rain, because that’s…
Read MoreBrandon & Leeda Elope! At Volunteer Park in Seattle…
One of the prettiest places in Seattle for an intimate and wonderful ceremony, no matter the season? Volunteer Park! I love this park for many reasons. It’s in a neighborhood and offers easy access and parking. It has so many layers and back drops for a tiny wedding: under trees, overlooking a reflection pond, the…
Read MoreAndrew and A.J. Wed In Pioneer Square, Downtown Seattle. So Much Love…
There are some moments in life that are extra special and precious. It was my happiness to be with Andrew and A.J. as they exchanged beautiful vows before a small and intimate group of friends on a crisp Saturday afternoon last week in downtown Seattle. This moment was a long time coming for these two…
Read MoreDarren and Carlene Wed At The Beautiful Cedarbrook Lodge, Sea-Tac, Washington…
The Cedarbrook Lodge is one of my most favorite venues for an elopement in the Puget Sound area. Simply, it’s a perfect spot for an “I Do” for 2. Located a few minutes from Sea-Tac airport, this gorgeous property is situated in a nearby neighborhood. Surrounded by the most beautiful landscaping and gardens, couples enjoy…
Read MoreJason and Tori: A Sweet Wedding Ceremony for ‘2’ at Kirkland’s lovely Woodmark Hotel…
Jason + Tori. It was important for these two darling people to celebrate their wedding day, complete with a sweet and romantic ceremony for ‘2’ at the lovely Woodmark Hotel in Kirkland, Washington. Like Jason and Tori, many couples opt for a ‘big day’ or elopement in a small way. There are many personal reasons…
Read MoreA Beautiful Couple Wed At The Salish Lodge, With Family Only!
I loved EVERYTHING about working with Lisa and Dave in the months before their beautiful and intimate wedding ceremony on July 17th at The Salish Lodge in Snoqualmie…and EVERYTHING about their wedding day. This sweet couple, who traveled from Canada to be married at The Salish Lodge, worked with me to craft a wedding ceremony…
Read MoreCameron and Allison “Elope” To Snoqualmie Point Park!
This was just so much darn fun! I met Cameron and Allison on a rainy Friday evening to get them beautifully married in the very happy presence of their parents. Cameron and Allison chose Snoqualmie Point Park for the privacy and the beauty – the mountains are just gorgeous and the scenery is spectacular! While…
Read MoreHarold and Terri: With More Than 20 Years of Loving Relationship, They Are So Hitched!
When I walked through the door and first met Harold and Terri, I said to myself, “yes, I so like these people!” This lovely couple of more than 20 years, traveled down from Canada to be married at the home of dear friends in Bothell on a very sunny and warm afternoon in late May.…
Read MoreCameron and Alison Married At Snoqualmie Point Park!
We had sunshine, we had wind, we had rain – and we had a lot of LOVE! On Friday evening, May 12th, the sweetest couple exchanged the sweetest vows at one of my most favorite parks, Snoqualmie Point Park in Snoqualmie, WA. In the presence of their parents, Cameron and Alison, who have known each…
Read MoreA Seattle Elopement! Easy, No Crazy and Beautiful at The Willows Lodge…
One of the best ‘deals’ for an elopement in the Seattle area is The Willows Lodge in Woodinville. Many of my couples love the ease of the “I Do for 2” package which includes a wonderful room/overnight, lovely amenities and if you need it, 2 witnesses (which is a big deal for some couples). Benjamin…
Read MoreA Short Rainbow of Clear Skies for Rik and Gina at The Willows Lodge!
It’s been crazy and unpredictable weather this Winter and so far, during our brief Spring here in Seattle! Gratefully, we received a ‘rainbow gift’ of clear skies yesterday afternoon and were able to get Rik and Gina beautifully married in the lovely garden of The Willows Lodge in Woodinville. Surrounded by their Mothers, Gina’s 2…
Read More2 Beautiful People Get Beautifully Married on Seattle’s “Snow Day 2017” at Salty’s on Alki…
What a crazy weather weekend in Seattle! Rain, wind, ice, snow and cold…and nothing was going to keep me from getting Justin and Caroline from being beautifully married yesterday, Seattle’s official ‘Snow Day 2017!” Happily, the love people at Salty’s on Alki Restaurant kept their promise to host Justin and Caroline’s intimate ceremony and wedding…
Read MoreGina + Seth: An Intimate Elopement for “3” At The Willows Lodge.
For anyone who follows me, they know that The Willows Lodge in Woodinville is one of my most favorite venues in the Northwest for an intimate and small wedding ceremony and celebration. On a crisp Winter day, Gina and Seth ‘eloped’ to Willows Lodge, with their sweet daughter and photographer. We had their ceremony outdoors…
Read MoreFarewell, Sally. You Are One of The Very Best Dogs In The Entire World…
I recently received word that Sally passed away. Sally, so beautiful and loving, was the beloved dog for a wonderful couple who eloped to The Salish Lodge last March. Sally was not only the flower girl, but ring bearer as well as canine witness. Most of all, Sally was 17 years old. She lived a…
Read MoreJim and Diane: Married Sweetly At Home In Woodinville…
This holiday time of year, weddings at home are big. Rather than venturing out to a venue, bed and breakfast or boutique hotel, many couples opt to invite a few close family and friends to their home for an intimate ceremony and celebration during the holiday season. Diane and Jim were married at their home…
Read MoreKarl and Bridgette: Sweetly Married At The Willows Lodge…
The Willows Lodge in Woodinville is one of my favorite venues for a an elopement or a small and intimate ceremony. Time and time again, couples check into the beautiful property and are married, either inside the Lodge or somewhere in the beautiful garden, surrounding the Lodge.Karl and Bridgette snuggled in for two days and…
Read MoreBrian + Jamie: A Sweet & Intimate Wedding Ceremony at Seattle’s Gasworks Park…
There are precious moments in life that that are just truly wonderful. This past Saturday, I had the happiness of joining Brian and Jamie for their intimate ceremony at Gasworks Park in Seattle, surrounded by their family…and four fur kids!With a permit in hand for a beautiful space on the water at Gasworks, we gathered for…
Read MoreA Lovely Seattle Elopement in Seattle!
It was happiness for me to share in Bill and Katy’s sweet, intimate and private wedding ceremony at a Seattle park! We found a huge and beautiful tree and with a few logistics to find best lighting, we shared in a romantic and beautiful ceremony, with personalized vows.Joined by their photographer and another witness, we…
Read MoreDavid + Scott: From Alabama to Washington State With LOVE!
After almost 2 decades of loving relationship, two of the very best guys “eloped” to Seattle for their wedding ceremony on July 1st. As soon as I received David’s email inquiry, I knew I was going to love working with him and Scott. You’ve got to LOVE two men who take great care and time to…
Read MoreA Lovely Ceremony For 2: Justin and Jamie
While they could have technically and fully “eloped,” Jamie honored her parents request to be present at their wedding ceremony. So, yesterday, on the 4th of July – a day with great personal meaning ~ Jamie married the love of her life, Justin, in the backyard of her childhood home in Maple Valley.Surrounded by her parents,…
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