There’s something special about witnessing a wedding where every detail feels like an extension of the couple’s love story. Cody and Amber’s wedding at Brix on Main was exactly that—a day brimming with personal touches, love, and a dash of creativity. For us, this wedding hit close to home. Cody and Jake, my husband, go…
It’s pretty common that people assume you live in Seattle when you say you’re from Washington State. But here in Washington we have so many gorgeous areas that have nothing to do with the Emerald City. These six Washington State Destinations happen to be some of our favorites. The San Juan Islands In all honesty,…
There are some weddings that just turn out so much better than you could have imagined; yet, you get stuck in a holding pattern for whatever reason and it takes much too long to share. But when your brain swirls around Valerie + Brandon’s incredible country, horse loving, Barn at Wilson Farm wedding, it can…
Hey there, wedding enthusiasts! Today, I want to take you on a journey through my recent experience at the Puyallup Wedding Show. But before we dive in, let me admit something: I was skeptical. Yep, you heard me right. After a less-than-ideal encounter with a new show in 2023, I wasn’t exactly eager to sign…
Most of the time, couples feel it’s necessary to hire a local photographer in order to save costs and this is completely understandable in the long run. (Local in this case means within approximately 60 miles of your venue.) Photography tends towards the higher end of the expenses spectrum so saving a little money is…
Having been in the industry for 13 years now, you’d think I’d worked with everyone on the Seattle Wedding Show floor. But alas, I haven’t had the opportunity! Below you’ll find my list of recommended vendors, those I’ve worked with personally and my wishlist for each category too, along with their booth info. Hopefully this…
We’re excited to bring you the 2023 Seattle Wedding Show Recap. Ya’ll know wedding show weekend is one of my absolute favorite “work weekends”. The excitement buzzes through the air as dozens of vendors erect displays they’ve worked HOURS creating and perfecting. The low rumble of chatter fills the once empty convention center space, as…
You’ve seen me mention the adventure engagement before, and probably browsed through the blog posts. But if you’re sitting on the other side of your computer, drinking coffee and thinking “I could never do that”… Friend, you’re more than wrong! What is an adventure engagement? We’ve all heard of the term adventure. By definition, an…
The ultimate couple’s events of the year is finally back to normal. The PNW Wedding Shows are back and bringing you the most amazing vendors for your wedding day! Navigating the show and all it has to offer can be overwhelming (been there done that!) so I’m here to guide you through planning (and executing)…
No we aren’t talking cow-tipping (which I’ve never actually done but I watched once in high school. Cross my heart promise.) but giving that sweet moo-la to those vendors who gave you butterflies. It’s a highly argued about topic, so it’s best to step on the sensitive side. When SHOULD you tip a vendor? Short…