The Pacific Northwest home to the gorgeous San Juan Islands and getting married on them is such a marvelous romantic idea! Of course, destination weddings and island weddings both pose some special circumstances and possible complications. I’ve gathered some awesome tips from the best of the best in the wedding industry to help you plan…
Just like shooting at golden hour, romantic sunset portraits are quickly becoming a thing every photographer yearns for. Brides and grooms long for those picture perfect moments of bliss together. But what’s the deal behind the sunset portraits? Romantic Sunset Portraits offer Beautiful Light First the thing I think of when someone suggests romantic sunset…
There are so many options in Washington for intimate PNW wedding planning! With the small number of people you can basically do a “pop-up” wedding wherever you want. The fewer people that are attending, the more options you have for locations. I’ve gathered a few of my favorite ideas below! A really neat AirBNB I…
Looking for a fun, fabulous first look idea? Many fun fabulous first look ideas can be found on Pinterest, but these are my favorites! From the common “stand here and tap him on the shoulder” to more creative ideas, I’ve brainstormed a short list to help spark your own ideas! Common First Look The most…
Imagine stepping back in time, through a random portal on the corner of Second Avenue and Yestler. It’s hard to believe that this is the home of Seattle’s first skyscraper, Smith Tower, and just a short walk from Pioneer Square. Jazmin and Dominic chose to use the Lobby area for a portion of their couple’s…
Back in January, I attended the Tacoma Wedding Expo as a vendor for the very first time. I LOVED seeing all the different trends at the booths, but those wedding dresses were by far my favorite. All things Glittery aren’t Gold A trend I first noticed in November 2017 at Alara & Jonathan’s Echo Falls…
It’s quite amazing how many different wedding venues are hidden around corners or in places we’d never have expected. Take the Northwest Trek Hellyer Center Wedding Venue for example. I can’t count the number of times I’ve visited Northwest Trek as a kid (or an adult with kids). Until last year, I didn’t realize that…
Wedding couples… get ready to swoon. The Northwest Trek Keeper Tour is simply divine when it comes to having beautiful couples photos. An Adventure to Remember Long before I knew about the Northwest Trek Keeper Tour, I remember riding on the trams. My imagination would run wild and I’d pretend I was one of the…
You want something more than the traditional wedding day… you want to treat your family and favorites to a one of a kind experience. Woodland lodge and farm is exactly the place you’re looking for. Weekend Wedding Venue While most venues give you a single day for setup, tear down and partying, Woodland Lodge and…
Wedding venues are a dime a dozen in Seattle, but sometimes finding that unique location is as easy as stepping off a train. In this case, it’s all about stepping off that train into the marble lobby of King Street Station. Vintage Architecture meets Modern Day Transit I know. Your first thought is “Why would…
OMG… You’re Newly ENGAGED! Life feels like you’re dreaming, am I right? You’ve found your dream partner, said “YES” to your dream ring, and are pumped to get planning! Before you post all over your social media accounts, take a few moments to decide why you’re really posting that announcement. I’ve gathered a few tips…
You may be asking yourself: What exactly is a first look? A first look is when couples chose to ditch the wedding tradition that states they will not see each other before the ceremony, and instead spend a few intimate moments seeing each other for the first time in a more controlled and often private…