Jamin and Alicia - A Seattle City Wedding

Alicia and Jamin are a wonderful couple! Their wedding day was a blend of traditional (the ceremony took place at All Pilgrims Church), historic (the reception was at the Lake Union Cafe) and playful (photos at fun places and interesting footwear).

The ladies were sophisticated, each dressed in their preferred version of the "little black dress." So practical for later use. And they were prepared for inclement weather with their unique footwear.

The men, meanwhile, were enjoying themselves: hanging loose and having fun.

Alicia had a moment before the ceremony for this elegant photograph.

Loved the whimsy of the "ring pillow" ... and the definite cute factor of the pumpkin bearer and flowergirl.






The nuptuals were exchanged at All Pilgrim's Church.









Then, on to the Lake Union Cafe for the reception. A good time was had by all!












And, as the evening drew to a close, Alicia and Jamin, a very happy married couple, made their get away!!!














Photos are thanks to Niki Desautels of NJD Photography.

Whether you prefer a traditional wedding ceremony ... a contemporary one ... or a combination of the two, we can help you craft exactly what you are looking for. Please check out our website to learn more: www.aheavenlyceremony.com.

Tyler and Brittany - Wedding Anniversary on Valentine's Day

Last year I had to honor to officiate for Brittany and Tyler. They selected the ultra-romantic Valentine's Day to share their wedding vows and celebrate their marriage.

Britt is an amazing organizer and planned every detail. Their colors were chocolate and pink. Of course, her wedding dress was pink, too. A very good color for her.

The ladies were beautiful and excited about the upcoming festivities.



The guys were polished and exuberant. Ready to stand by the "man of the day."






The ceremony and reception were held at the Sahalee Country Club. Being a night wedding, candles were used to bring out the softness and highlight the intimacy of the evening.





Monty, their West Highland Terrier, was a star. Looking quite the dashing dog, he was a show stealer.







The table settings were "sweet," creative and playful.

The centerpieces reflected Ty's love of golf and the location. As did the cake topper.



A very happy Valentine's Day. A day to remember for many years to come!

Thanks to Becker Photography for their images.

To plan your romantic wedding ceremony in Seattle, please check out our website, www.aheavenlyceremony.com , or call us at 206-789-9788.

Weddings In Woodinville 2010

On Sunday, January 31st, we were privileged to participate in the Weddings in Woodinville tour. This was the first of what I'm sure will be an annual tradition.




Everyone had an amazing time: organizers, wedding professionals, brides, grooms,and their guests. For a very affordable entrance fee, people were shuttled from the Columbia Winery, to DeLille Cellars, JM Cellars, Novelty Hill - Januik Winery, Russell's Barn and Willows Lodge.

The event was well attended. Not only did they see each site at its best, there were over 18 wines and amazing food to taste. We were at Willows Lodge and were wowed by the Grand Marnier Prawns, the cheese fondue, the halibut cerviche ... delish!



Janel Schlitt of Occasions coordinated our site. She worked hand-in-hand with Jenn and Erin of Willows Lodge. John Garner and the team of Aria Style showed the Lodge to its best. It was gorgeous!

Other professionals at the Willows were La Vie Photography (thank you for these detail photos!), Pinkalicious Cupcakes, Starry Nights Catering, Good Times DJ, Pederson's Rentals, Merchants Paper and Design, and, of course, the ladies from Alexandria Nicole Winery.

Our hats are off to Weddings in Woodinville!

Brides and Grooms Ask Us About Officiating

Today I spoke with a bride who was so distressed. The ceremony wording was very important to her and the couple wanted to write their own vows. They also were interested in having a rehearsal the day before the wedding.

By the time she called me, she was downhearted. She had spoken to a number of officiants and was told that the ceremony wording was set, that they couldn't write their own vows and/or that they didn't need a rehearsal.

We talked for quite a while. As I affirmed her desires regarding the ceremony, she regained her excitement and reclaimed her dreams about the wording. I could hear the "smile" return to her voice.

So I thought a blog post about our approach and our beliefs was in order.

We believe the ceremony is "the heart" of the wedding day.
We immensely enjoy a co-creative and interactive approach to crafting the wording.
We welcome couples writing their vows and any other part of the ceremony... and being involved in ways that please them.
We greatly value rehearsals.
And, we take great delight when we see a couple's ceremony beautifully unfold.

If this is the type of approach you are looking for, please email us at wed@aheavenlyceremony.com or give us a call (206)789-9788.

Thanks to Cory Parris for his wonderful photography!

Wishing you the best with your wedding plans!

Ryan And Christy Celebrate Their Wedding Ceremony at the Sanctuary at Admiral

Thank you for making our night so special and memorable. We were tremendously pleased with the ceremony ... and will always look back on our ceremony with fondness.

We had a wonderful time and are so grateful that you could share the night with us.

Thank you for your time and dedication to our ceremony. We feel fortunate to have met you! ~Christy & Ryan


Guests traveled from across the country to gather and celebrate the wedding of two people who are deeply in love.

The venue is truly beautiful: The Admiral at Sanctuary is a designated Historical Landmark. Built in 1929 as a church, it served that purpose for decades. When the congregation merged with another church and closed its doors, it was purchased by Dehli Bennett, the current owner. The building itself is built for celebration and perfect for weddings.

Christy and Ryan wanted a meaningful ceremony that balanced humor with the seriousness of their commitment, as well as acknowledging the importance of Ryan's two daughters in their lives.

Tables were beautifully set and FOODZ Catering offered a tasty buffet dinner.

The room was abuzz with laughter and joy and people learning about each other and everyone sharing their delight about Ryan and Christy's good fortune to have found one another.

It is always good to hear back from the couple about other wedding providers. Here are just some of Christy and Ryan's reflections:



Lea Czyzewski of Florarama Modern

Design was terrific to work with and I thought the flowers were beautiful.

Sharon’s Catering and Cakes. Wasn’t the cake delicious!?!? The best wedding cake we have ever tasted!

And thanks to I Heart Wedd for these images. Jose did well in capturing the essence of the night.

We wish Ryan and Christy the best in their married life!!!!

For ideas in creating a wedding ceremony just for you, please contact us at wed@aheavenlyceremony or (206)789-9788. And learn more about us at our website: www.aheavenlyceremony.com.

Kevin and Diane Exchange Their Marriage Vows at The Canal

Music is very important to Diane and Kevin. They wanted live performers for their ceremony and invited Laura Roundy and her fellow violinist to play several duets as part of the ceremony.

Kevin's father, Pat, has a deep, rich voice. He has sung at each of his children's weddings. It was very important for Kevin to have his father sing at his wedding as well. The experience meant a lot to Kevin!





Family is very important to the couple. Both the elders and the youngsters had a place in their wedding ceremony.

The couple decided on a candle ceremony and asked six family members to light one candle each, symbolizing the principles Kevin and Diane wanted their marriage to rest upon: unity, self-determination, mutual responsibility, connection, purpose and creativity.

Then, Diane and Kevin lit the last candle to signify their faith: a faith in themselves and their relationship, a faith that brought them to wed and will see them through all that is to come.
Thanks to Kelly and Robert of Gash Photography.

If you would like some help in finding words which express your unique song, please check out our website: www.aheavenlyceremony.com or email us at wed@aheavenlyceremony.com to schedule a free consult.

Monty and Sally's Wedding at the Skansonia Ferry

Weddings are happy occasions: everyone dressed in their party best, gathered in a great setting (in this case, the Skansonia Ferry), good food, good music, good company ... and two people totally in love. No wonder everyone is in a good mood!

The weather was perfect on Sally and Monty's wedding day! A gentle breeze, sunshine aplenty, water all around and Seattle downtown as the backdrop. (Kent and I lived aboard a sailboat for a number of years ... and love being around water.)

When Sally and Monty exchanged their vows and their rings, all eyes and ears were attuned to them.













The happy couple exited to the cheers of their guests.

From there they made their way to the second floor of the ferry where they had a moment to take in all their emotions. (This is such a good thing to do -- to just decompress and be together for a bit of time after your ceremony.)

The couple also were able to have some photos taken of just the two of them ashore.

And when it was time to "shove off," Sally and Monty headed off in style!

Thanks to Sheila Addleman for capturing the day.

We wish Monty and Sally the best in the life together as husband and wife!!!

For ideas on how to create a ceremony unique to the two of you, please check out our website - www.aheavenlyceremony.com - or call us at 206.789.9788.