Posts Tagged ‘elope seattle’
Fall 2023: Planning Your Elopement in the Seattle, Puget Sound Washington Area, with Officiant Annemarie Juhlian
Ah, your elopement! You seek to have an intimate wedding day with your Sweetheart. So, let me walk you through the easy steps. Secure a valid Washington State Marriage License. Your license is good to use in ANY County in Washington State, and is good for 60 days from the date of issue. Secure a…
Read MoreFun & Easy Locations/Venues for Your Seattle Area Elopement, with Officiant Annemarie Juhlian
If you live in the Seattle and Puget Sound area, you have a head start around selecting a location or venue for your elopement, or small and intimate wedding ceremony. If you are from out-of-the-area, it’s more of a challenge to find and select a place to have your wedding ceremony. So, to make things…
Read MoreScheduling Your Elopement, Your Sweet & Intimate Wedding Ceremony for Summer/Fall, 2020, Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, Washington Area…
Note on March 27, 2020: This is a crazy time for sure. My heart is with my couples who are re-scheduling their Springtime Seattle area elopements and tiny weddings for this Summer and Fall. If you are seeking to elope and/or be married in a sweet and intimate ceremony with 10 guests or less, somewhere…
Read MoreDamn, We Are So Very, Very Married! Scott and Danielle Elope to Seattle, Washington!
Elope Seattle Style! Sometimes a tiny wedding is just the BEST. It was so much fun to watch Scott and Danielle, and their joy immediately after they were pronounced husband and wife. These two Sweethearts, in the presence of their witnesses, had an intimate and sweet ‘I Do for 2’ wedding ceremony, at a…
Read MoreKyle and Misa Elope at Volunteer Park, Seattle!
One of my most favorite neighborhood parks, for an small/intimate wedding ceremony or elopement, is the lovely Volunteer Park. Located in the Capital Hill neighborhood of Seattle, Volunteer Park is an exquisite place in nature that fully embraces celebrations of all kinds, including a lovely wedding ceremony. It was my happiness to join Kyle and…
Read MoreWinter in Seattle, Tiny Weddings and Elopements…
I love the quiet time of Winter. Just before the upswing of Spring, Summer and Fall, with weddings of all shapes and sizes, the Winter offers me the opportunity to often be with couples who have ‘tiny wedding ceremonies.’ So, I guess a tiny wedding ceremony could quality as an elopement, yes? Oftentimes, on a…
Read More2 Beautiful Ladies. A Lovely Bed & Breakfast. An Officiant & Photographer. Perfect.
It was my happiness to be with Kecia and Alice, on Thursday morning, as they celebrated their loving relationship, and said ‘I Do,’ in a ceremony that celebrated their spiritual beliefs, and one that honored their courage, heart and spunk. This loving duo, eloped to Seattle from the East Coast, and found a waterview bed…
Read MoreWith Their ‘Crew,” Jeb and Amanda Elope to Seattle, a Beautiful and Perfect Day.
There are so many places to elope in the Seattle and Puget Sound area. Just like Jeb and Amanda, many couples choose a pretty place, close to downtown Seattle, because this offers the opportunity for one-stop shopping: a lovely hotel, great restaurants, entertainment, and pretty places for a venue/location. And then, there are the couples…
Read MoreJohn and Katie “Elope” To Beautiful Seattle from West Virginia!
On a sunny and gorgeous last day of August, we had the sweetest of wedding ceremonies at a hidden spot, overlooking the beautful Cascade mountain range in Snoqualmie, Washington. Two of John and Katie’s friends, also flew in for this lifetime moment, and together, we shared in this couple’s loving relationship and got them all…
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 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,…
Read MoreTips, Best Advice and a Checklist to Elope to Seattle, Washington!
It’s summertime in Seattle and a popular city for an elopement…not only for couples who live and love in the Pacific Northwest but for loving couples from all around the country. As we move into July and August, the best months for weather in Seattle, most couples opt to elope outdoors, choosing a park, waterside…
Read MoreYour Seattle Elopement! How to Have Fun, Select a Unique Location and Create a Great Memory…
Seattle is a great city for an elopement! If you and your Sweetheart would like to elope to Seattle and create a lovely “wedding day memory,” here is a “mini overview” to assist you in creating a fun elopement experience with a unique location or venue.Each year, hundreds of couples from all parts of the…
Read MoreCelebrating Wonderful Holiday Weddings Seattle Style 2015!
Usually the week between Christmas and New Year’s is a little quiet for weddings.Well, not this year!So much happiness and congratulations to wonderful couples who tied the knot during the holiday season – the one thing they all had in common was a small/intimate ceremony and/or a wedding that was put together in little time!…
Read MoreA Popular Seattle Elopement Spot for Couples – Alki Beach!
Emmy + Cody. They traveled from Oregon to be married on a lovely Sunday afternoon in Seattle, choosing Alki Beach for their elopement. Joined by two friends – or known formally for this wedding day as the “photographer” and “best man,” Cody and Emmy exchanged personal words and vows on an Alki dock and celebrated with a…
Read MoreSeattle Elopement for 2? How About for 10!
I sense a trend in the air! In the past year, the “guest list” for elopements has been slowly growing. It used to be 2-4 guests. Now, we’re averaging about 8-10 guests. And to prove my point, let’s celebrate Sean and Johnna, married over this holiday weekend at The Salish Lodge, joined by 12 very…
Read MoreA Sweet, Intimate & Fun-Loving Ceremony for Cindy and Sandra at Salty’s on Alki…
Small and intimate weddings often are so much fun. Really! I know planning such a lifetime moment has ups and downs and at the end of the day, many of my couples walk into their wedding day with peace, calm and such anticipation. Meet Sandra and Cindy – married at Salty’s on Alki one fine…
Read MoreFor Your Seattle Elopement, Have a ‘Plan A’ and a ‘Plan B.’ Why?
As the weather turns from Summer to Fall in Seattle, all things outdoors become unpredictable. So, a smart wedding cookie knows that an easy and elegant wedding day, no matter if your guest list is 2 or 200, includes an indoor option (Plan A) and outdoor option (Plan B). Simple. Easy. And if the weather is fabulous…
Read MoreFree and Almost Free Locations and Venues To Elope in the Greater Seattle/Puget Sound & Northwest Area…
So, you want to elope in Washington State! Whether you live in Washington or are driving or flying in to get married, this beautiful Northwest State offers a wide variety of venues and locations for a small and intimate wedding ceremony. As you think about where you’d like to elope, here are 5 amazing locations…
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