Best Wedding Officiant of 2013 Award -- My Wedding!

Woohoo!  Yesterday we got  word that we were one of the winners for the Seattle area.







Thank you for sending us "True Love."  It sure makes us feel good ... really, really good!

And congratulations to our fellow winners.  We are in good company.

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If you just got engaged, are planning your ceremony and need a wedding officiant, give us a call at 206-789-9788 or contact us through our website:  www.aheavenlyceremony.com.

Woodmark Open House Premier Took Place Today

 

Why open houses?  

Because they showcase the venue
Because they afford brides and grooms possibilities of vision
Because they bring together a community of wedding professionals
Because they are just plain fun!

 
Today the Woodmark Hotel drew back the curtains and revealed its various rooms.  This sections was so dramatic.  

 The bold colors, the multi-tiered floral arrangement, the contemporary clean lines worked really worked. Hats off to Rented Elegance and Design.

All the printed materials coordinated perfectly, in color and style to each unique place setting.  This was thanks to Ruth Song of Paper Fling.

Check out the variety of linens and table settings.  There is a style for everyone.  The linens were provided by Choice Linens.  Love the single flower on each type of napkin fold.

 

Talk about dramatic ... and classic!

Floral arrangements in this section (the draped tent) and the Marina Room were created by Fena Flowers.
 
The tent drapery around the poles was decorated as well.  I absolutely love these white anemones ...  a flower of the season.
 

This morning I woke up dreaming of yellow -- it is Seattle after all and I'm longing for sunny spring days and bright hues.  So when I saw the yellows in the arrangements, I sighed with pleasure.












Just outside the Marina Room, a wedding ceremony setup with a gorgeous arbor was arranged.  We couldn't resist standing under it!!  (Hee, hee ...)

We also met Lisa and Kira, founders of Hourglass Footwear ... and saw the wares created by their artist collective.  From flats to the highest heels, there is sure to be just the right shoe for you.  As their tag line states:  It's time.  Stand out! 


 







And, of course, there was the food.  Chef Skyler Gemar prepared a range of tasty dishes, from entrees to heavenly potato chips and sauces, plus a range of beverages.  Don't these look yummy!!
 

Oh, an open house just isn't an open house without a photo booth.  We got to talk with Shana Tinsley of 321 Foto and take a series of photos (as we always do)!  We giggle and pose and enjoy it no matter how many times we enter the booth.

Music was provided by Jay Hayes of Mobile Celebrations!

Thanks for inviting us! 

Bryan and Kari Discovered Bhy Kracke Park is a Queen Anne Hidden Treasure for Celebrating A Wedding Ceremony

Bhy Kracke offers great views --
plus it is conveniently located.

Kent and I had the distinct pleasure of meeting two wonderful mothers - Bryan's mother and Kari's mother - at the Seattle Wedding Expo.  We enjoyed each other's company.  Since our booth was right next to the dresses, we had great fun watching the young ladies find their perfect dress.

 

The park is tucked into a quiet neighborhood and looks out over Lake Union.  Kari and Bryan had the chance to share their vows on a perfect summer day.

Kari and Bryan gave roses to their mothers as a gesture of appreciation.

The park is perfectly situated for a late afternoon wedding.  The guests appreciate the shade.

MARRIED!

 

Kari and Bryan's choice of a wedding site also offered photo opportunities at nearby Kerry Park, with spectacular views of downtown Seattle.

Is there anyone happier than newlyweds?

 

Just look at the smiles on Mr. and Mrs!

 

Then, on to the Blue Ribbon Cooking School for signing the marriage certificate.

 

Yup, they're married and they have the papers to prove it!

How many people can fit into the 321 Foto Booth?  Lots!

Good food, good friends, good fun!  Everyone enjoyed themselves.

The couple cut their cake ... and then "cut a rug."  The celebration continued.

Wishing Kari and Bryan the absolute greatest marriage and years of happiness.


Wedding professionals who helped make the day included:
Blue Ribbon Cooking School 
Bhy Kracke Park 
Niki Desautels of NJD Photography
321 Foto

What I remember best about Kari and Bryan is how much joy they shared.  If you would like to celebrate your marriage with a ceremony that is filled with the happiness you have found, please give us a call at 206.789.9788 or contact us through our website. 

Photo Booths

What a group!

Last night while Kent and I were talking with a couple who were planning their wedding, the topic of doing something fun and unusual during the reception came up ... and I remembered what a great time we always have with photo booths.

At the Seattle Wedding Expo last weekend, there were two variations.  The Aura Photo Booth is actually a draped space that allows quite a few people to be included in the photo.  The photos to the right include one officiant (me), four photographers and a facility coordinator.  We are a fine looking group, aren't we? 

The advantages of this booth is that there is room for a number of people to be included in the photo, they do provide props for fun photos and each person receives a copy of the images. 

Other booths we recently have had tried out are 321 Photo and Robert Riner Studios.

The other possibility was offered by Vivid Images Photography.  Kimberly Halinen had a red curtain set up and a number of wooden signs and props.  She had flash on stands and personally took the photos.

What I liked about this booth was the interaction with Kimberly, the playfulness of the signs and glasses and more, the ability to take a number of photos and the quality of the images.

Jennifer and Scott of Red Fish Blue Fish also offer such a booth called Studio-On-The-Go.  

What a great idea all around.  Thanks everyone for the possibilities of great memories.

Yes, we to attend a lot of weddings, receptions, shows and open houses so we have a chance to experiment and try things.  For ideas, please contact us at 206.789.9788 or through our website.

John and Katy Wed at the SeattleTennis Club

Kim and Adam of La Vie Photography did such a great job of documenting Katy and John's wedding.  I don't need much in the way of words to describe the day!

This was a destination wedding for most of the guests.  The bride and groom chose to exchange their vows and celebrate their joy here because it was the first place they lived together as a couple.  They wanted a location with natural beauty, water, mountains ... a place that captures the essence of the Pacific Northwest.

Guests made their way from the Tennis Club itself to the ceremony site.  I love it here:  Mt. Rainier to the south and water on two sides.  Not much need to decorate.

Live music was provided by the ever wonderful Windstings Music Ensemble.

Isn't that beautiful!!!

Then, back to the Tennis Club for signing the marriage documents and celebrating.

We hope that John and Katy will always carry the spirit of love experienced in the Pacific Northwest in their hearts!

Hats off to Kim and Adam of La Vie Photography
Hosted at the Seattle Tennis Club 
Coordinator was Katy Leiser, Unveiled Events
Flowers by Alexa Johnson, Fiore Blossoms
Limosine provided by British Motor Coach 
Music by Windstrings Music Ensemble
Photo booth fun by 321 Foto

For a ceremony that conveys your love, contact us at (206)789-9788 or through our website www.aheavenlyceremony.com.