Bruce and Mehnaz Wed Atop Sundial Hill at Gas Works Park

Talk about a beautiful setting:   the artistic sundial atop the hill, Lake Union and the skyline of Seattle.

Plus, this is where Bruce and Mehnaz shared their first date.  So there was sentimental value too.

Mehnaz was escorted to the wedding by a dear family friend.  The two made a striking picture as they progressed up the hill.

Atop the hill, the ceremony began.  Family and friends drew close.

"Dr. Chuck" presented a reading by Kahlil Gibran on Marriage.

Love one another, 
  but make not a bond of love:
Let it rather be a moving sea 
  between the shores of your souls.

The two shared very unique wedding vows, alternating as they spoke.

Rings were exchanged ... and happiness continued to prevail.

Now the two have even more memories to enjoy in context to Gas Works Park!




Wishing Bruce and Mehnaz the very best in life ... along with their family and friends.

Thanks to Scott Means for the photographs.

If you have memories at Gas Works Park ... or if you would like to create some at your wedding, give us a call at 206.789.9788 or contact us through our website.

Vener + Alicia = Wedding at Gas Works Park

Love was apparent when Alicia and Vener wed!

Kent and I truly enjoyed meeting this wonderful couple.  I had a chance to get to know them better through our premarital sessions and to help them create their ceremony, while Kent had the honor of officiating for them.

All was in readiness!  From the flower girls and ring bearers ...

... to the lovely ladies.

The wedding party was joyous.  It was a day to celebrate.   Playful photos were taken 




... and so were more formal ones.

Then, the ceremony began!

Does Vener look happy or what?

There were touching moments.

And moments of down right laughter!

The couple honored both of their heritages.  Vener is Filipino so three traditions were included in the ceremony.  First, was the arras or 13 coins to reflect financial prosperity and well being for the couple.

Then, the placing of the veil to represent both blessings and protection.

The moms were delighted to have this role in the ceremony.

Finally, the placing of "the cord" over their shoulders, symbolizing their union. 

There was also a time to include Sasha, their adopted daughter and center of their family.

Isn't she adorable?

I love how the broom can be
decorated in the colors of the wedding.

After being pronounced Mr. and Mrs, the two "jumped the broom," as a nod to Alicia's cultural history.

 

Then, it was time to celebrate.

Sasha was enjoying herself,
along with her parents!

On to the Blue Ribbon Cooking School for the reception and fun.

Dancing, of course!

Such a fun photo!

Love this photo of Vener and the "money dance."  It is the first time I saw the money crown.

I think everyone had fun with it.

And, you can't forget the cake!  It was created by the Blue Ribbon Cooking School, along with the flowers, catering, linens, place setting and day-of-coordination.

Wishing Alicia and Vener the very best in their life as husband and wife and as parents!

We know there will always be joy and love in their lives!

Thanks to Jenn Ireland for the photographers.  Hats off to the staff at the Blue Ribbon Cooking School, who set up and took down the ceremony seating at Gas Works Park and took care of all of the details of the reception. 

DJ A.S.I.A. kept the reception hopping and guests enjoyed the Aura Photo Booth  too!

To create a ceremony that reflects you and your cultural heritage, give us a call at 206-789-9788 or contact us through our website at www.aheavenlyceremony.com.

Pam and Evan "Tie the Knot" -- a Very Wonderful Knot at the Blue Ribbon Cooking School

"From this day forward, I choose you ... "

Pam and Evan know they found the "right" person to share their lives with.  Someone to laugh with, to listen to loud music with, to dance slow with, to play "Hands and Feet" with, to cheer with at Sounder's and Seahawks' games, to celebrate all the good timess in life, and to see each other through the other times.

 
Pre-ceremony, the wedding headed over to Gas Works Park for photos.  Here are the guys.

 

Here are the gals.

Here is the entire wedding party.

Then, on to the ceremony and reception at the Blue Ribbon Cooking School.  It was a touching ceremony, made more so by the love that Pam and Evan so obviously share.

Happiness was in the air!!!

Well, there was a range of emotion generated by the wedding ... no mind ... Pam and Evan were happy.

There's this great tree right outside of the Blue Ribbon.  It is a perfect place to kiss!

Pam and Evan has a lot of fans cheering them on in their marriage, including me.

Thanks to Kristin Boyett for the photos.


To create a ceremony that reflects who you are as a couple, give us a call on (206)789-9788 or through our website www.aheavenlyceremony.com.

Trevor & Jenna Seal Their Wedding Vows at the Lake Union Cafe

The Lake Union Cafe is such an incredible space to celebrate a wedding.  From the first encounter with this historic building, it enchants you with its character, beginning with the classic revolving door.  But there is nothing "revolving" about Trevor and Jenna. The two are very much in love ... and are now a married couple.
 

Isn't this a totally elegant place to exchange wedding vows?

All eyes and attention were on the couple.  Love filled the space.

And everyone was so happy for the bride and groom!

Right after the ceremony, the marriage certificate was signed.  There is the "lounge" area near the entrance which is perfect for this.  The couple gets a few minutes to take in everything and relax with their closest friends and family.

To say the least, Trevor was "floating" with elation!  Good thing he and Jenna were holding hands.



Here's what Jenna and Trevor wrote us:

Thank you so much for everything!

Thank you, Pat, for all of your help with the writing. That was a fun process!

Thank you, Kent, for officiating. You did a wonderful job! We had several people comment on how much they enjoyed the ceremony.  We couldn't have been happier with how the ceremony turned out!


Trevor and Jenna, enjoy a happy and long-lived life together!!!

Many thanks to Vlad and Irina of Voir Photography for their lovely images.
As always, Victoria makes us feel right at home at the Cafe and Joe Bongiorno keeps things entertaining as a DJ and a pianist.

We believe the ceremony is the heart of the wedding day.  To discover the words of your heart, please call us at 206-789-9788 or contact us through our website:  www.aheavenlyceremony.com.