Posts Tagged ‘elopement seattle’
Planning Your Late Summer Elopement in the Seattle, Washington Area: Updates & Your Best ‘To-Do’s.’
It’s Monday, August 9th. I enjoyed a beautiful weekend of weddings with beautiful couples. Before I go take some time for rest and play today, here are a few things to share, especially for couples who are planning an upcoming elopement or small/intimate wedding ceremony, in the Seattle/Puget Sound area, during the later time of…
Read MoreElope! Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, Washington! Your Options Are Fun & Endless…
There is so much to love about an elopement in Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, Everett, Olympia, Washington or the Kitsap Peninsula, the San Juan Islands, Eastern Washington – you name it! An elopement is most often a ‘tiny wedding for 2,‘ accompanied by 2 witnesses or a small group of best people. It can be planned…
Read MoreElope Seattle Style, with me, Wedding Officiant Annemarie Juhlian!
You are engaged and you’re thinking of the wild side, a sweet Seattle/Tacoma (or Washington State!) elopement. I’m with you. While I love weddings of all sizes and shapes, I feel so fortunate to be with a couple during the most cherished of moments, an intimate wedding ceremony for two…with perhaps a couple of witnesses…
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 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 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 MoreA Valentine’s Day Wedding for 2 at Seattle’s Mayflower Park Hotel.
Richard + David. They eloped to Seattle to be married at the Mayflower Park Hotel on Valentine’s Day afternoon, 2014. Sharing years of partnership, these two great guys from Texas, wrote their own vows and there wasn’t a dry eye in the room. And this is know for sure: – these 2 gentlemen adore each…
Read MoreElope To Seattle – Get Married on a Washington State Ferry!
As we get closer to Spring, it’s wedding time for many couples on a Washington State Ferry! Just as Andrew and Jenny were married on the bow of the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Island, you could be, to! The best part is the Washington State Ferry System offers this opportunity at no charge. You…
Read MoreHamilton Viewpoint Park – A Hidden “Gem” For A Seattle Elopement!
When Becky and Albert first called me, they weren’t sure where they wanted to “elope” in Seattle. After listening a bit, I suggested one of my favorite neighborhood parks for a sweet and intimate ceremony – Hamilton Viewpoint Park in West Seattle. I love this park. It has a magnificent view of the downtown Seattle skyline. …
Read MoreElope Seattle! Getting Hitched During The Holiday Season
Ben & Sarah’s Elopement! I love this photo. It was snapped by Mitzi of Firstlight Photography just after Ben and Sarah’s ceremony on a bluff overlooking the water. Sweet, simple and easy. If you are seeking to get married in a sweet and intimate ceremony this month (December) in Seattle, consider having your ceremony at…
Read MoreTim and Jessica At Bellevue’s Chism Park – Gorgeous In All Ways!
Tim and Jessica wanted a beautiful and small park on the Eastside for their sweet and intimate wedding ceremony. I suggested Bellevue’s Chism Beach Park and they went for it! And on a very sunny Friday last week, Tim and Jessica and 7 of their best people gathered for an exchange of vows, a few…
Read MoreSand Between Your Toes For Your Elopement? 3 Easy Tips For A Seattle Beach Wedding Moment…
Lots of couples say, “let’s elope” and do it by the water! If you are having your sweet and intimate wedding ceremony on a beach (i.e., there may be sand between your toes!), here are few tips: 1) No shoes/casual shoes – Depending on the weather and how casual you want to get, leave the…
Read MoreSummer Elopement Tips in Seattle, WA – Fun, Easy and Memorable!
If you are “eloping” to Seattle this Summer, here are a few tips for the upcoming weeks: 1) Seafair has started in Seattle. This is a multi-week annual festival which culimates with a crazy smorgasboard of community events and activities the first weekend of August. If you are planning a sweet and simple Seattle wedding,…
Read MoreGet Married This Week in Seattle for $450 Or Less – Your Quickie Wedding Guide!
Here’s your easy “how to guide” for putting together your wedding ceremony and mini-celebration on a budget of $450 or less. Considering the cost of many weddings these days, this is a bargain! 1) Get Your Marriage License: First things first. You need a valid marriage license. You can obtain your marriage license from any…
Read MoreOlly + Kelli at Alderbrook Resort, Union – A Sweet & Intimate Ceremony for 2!
Olly and Kelli Olly + Kelli = Roadtrip! It was so very fun for me to travel to Alderbrook Resort on a Sunday morning a few weeks ago all dressed up for a wedding! The couple – Olly and Kelli – had spent an intimate weekend at this wonderful Resort on Hood Canal and at…
Read MoreAlan and Karla’s Grand Elopement Adventure on Alki Beach – Early Morning, April 23rd…
I don’t get up before dawn for just anyone! And get up at the crack of dawn I did to meet Alan and Karla on Alki Beach as the sun rose over Seattle. With 13 of their close family and friends at their side, Alan and Karla exchanged vows on one of the prettiest days…
Read MoreHow To Get Married in Seattle Before Your Summer Cruise to Alaska!
You want to get married in Seattle before you board the ship for your cruise to Alaska! Let me offer some guidance and tips for successfully putting together your wedding ceremony the day before your cruise or the morning you depart for Alaska from the Seattle waterfront. Each year, thousands of people board cruise boats…
Read MoreFinding An Officiant At The Last Minute: Good Fortune Rules!
photo: www.jennygg.com I was leaving Ryan and Angel’s 4:30 p.m. wedding ceremony at Volunteer Park yesterday when I checked my messages to hear… “Annemarie….It’s Larry. We were supposed to be married this afternoon and our Officiant was a no-show. We desperately need to find an Officiant so we can be married this evening – can you…
Read MoreElope Ferry Style! Getting Married On A Washington State Ferry…
Sean & Alexa – WA State Ferry ’11 With happy family and friends looking on, Sean and Alexa took advantage of a “holiday weekday” to get married on a Washington State Ferry, enroute from Bremerton to Seattle! As we finished up their ceremony on the deck of the boat (yes, it was a little cold!, we all…
Read MoreSeattle’s Edgewater Hotel – Ann & Robb (and 25 people) Elope In Style!
Ann and Robb (and 25 of their family and friends) eloped to Seattle’s Edgewater Hotel in style! I love The Edgewater Hotel for an intimate wedding ceremony and celebration. Ann and Robb secured a private waterview suite next to the Hotel’s restaurant and were married on the suite’s veranda with a ferry and sunset in the…
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