Erin and Julia Wed At Parsons Garden

Meet the brides: Julia and Erin! 
The two met in college and fell in love.  

They discovered they share a similar life perspective: they both want a life of exploration and this fall took a huge step  and relocated to Dublin, Ireland. 

Their wedding was the first formal step in their journey in life together.  It was a very special moment as they joined hands and walked together to where their family and friends were waiting.

Since it was an afternoon wedding, the cocktail length dresses and stylish heels were so perfect.  

The wording was simple and suited Julia and Erin perfectly.

The brides decided to honor their mothers with bouquets of flowers. (Doesn't this almost look like a dance move?)

Wishing this very wonderful couple a lifetime of amazing adventures!

Many thanks to Jennifer Boyle Penny for these photographs.

Planning your personal life journey and want to begin with a marvelous ceremony?  Give us a call at 206.789.9788 or contact us at our website.

Anthony & Elisha Wed on the Fourth of July - Chewie, Their Dog, Has Central Role

In Seattle, folk wisdom says the summer begins the day after the Fourth of July.  This year, we lucked out and had a perfect sunny afternoon.

(Yes, we're getting ready to go to see the Fireworks on Lake Union and it has started to rain ... so sad.)





Elisha was beautiful, Anthony handsome and Chewie ... well, Chewie is in a class of his own.  Quite the dapper doggie.

And, obviously, Chewie knows he is loved!

More photos to follow.  

Wishing Anthony and Elisha (and Chewie) a very happy life together!




If you're planning a "red, white and blue" wedding ceremony, give us a call at 206.789.9788 or contact us through our website.

Adi Loves Erin - An Enchanted Wedding at The Ruins

Adi and Erin were a true pleasure to co-create a ceremony with!  The sense of abiding love and commitment wed with elements of elegance can't really be described in words.  I will simply present the photo story of their day through the eyes of Kim and Adam Bamberg of La Vie Photography.

Wishing Adi and Erin a life of beauty and love!

Photography:  Adam and Kim Bamberg, La Vie Photography

Location, Floral, cake and Catering: The Ruins

Hair: Coupe Rokie Salon

DJ: Seattle Parties

Officiant: Kent Buttars, A Heavenly Ceremony

Richard and Cindy Wed at Intimate Ceremony in Parsons Garden

Cindy and Richard were very clear about the experience they wanted to have on their wedding day.  They wished to share the day with their families, to enjoy being able to talk and celebrate their good fortune with those who are closest to them, to enjoy a simple and elegant wedding ceremony.

So they selected Parsons Garden in Queen Anne as the site for their ceremony. It is a truly lovely, secluded garden with beautiful landscaping and just blocks from the iconic Seattle views offered by Kerry Park (a very busy and quite public park).

Richard and Cindy entered together.  Cindy proceeded around the circle, gathering flowers from each person to create her bouquet.

 

Flowers were strewn in the center to define the sacred circle within which they would express their vows.

Keeping with the low-key, elegant feeling, guitar music was presented by Aloha Danny.  (Acoustic guitar is perfect for Parsons Garden because amplification is not allowed.)

Of course, everyone had a great view! 

The Dalai Lama said, “As human beings we all want to be happy ... We have learned that the key to happiness is inner peace."  Richard and Cindy have found peace and happiness with each other and were ready to exchange their marriage vows.

Afterward, it was time to just rejoice and just have fun. 

We wish Cindy and Richard years of happiness together ... years as unique and interesting as their wedding ceremony!

Thanks to J and J Photography for the photographs.

"Thank you for making our day special and magical.  We appreciate all your help!"  

                                 ~ Cindy and Richard

To create a lovely intimate ceremony, give us a call at 206.789.9788 or through our website at www.aheavenlyceremony.com. 

Jeff & Diana's "Love in the Rain" Wedding Ceremony

 "Thank you, Kent! It was really a pleasure working with you and Pat. The wedding was an unbelievable experience, on many levels, and including for one reason you called out - it was amazing to have so many people there who love us, and to feel that joy and delight you mention. I was so glad that we wrote our own vows, personalized the ceremony with your and Pat's guidance, involved many friends to sing, speak, play (and even chauffeur!), and that we included the community affirmation language. "

The bride and groom glowed ... and their day was blessed by the rain (very auspicious).   Thankfully, the tent kept the guests dry and comfortable and the best man shielded the bride from any stray droplets. (Yes, Kent brought a white umbrella to the wedding and it really came in handy. And I love the look of the clear tent.)

As you can see in the photo above, the wedding party was quite cozy under the focal point tree in the garden.  It created a sense of intimacy and connection, reflecting key values of the couple. What impressed my husband the most was the joy of the experience.  This unique couple enjoyed their moment, rain or shine.

Words from the heart are the best words!

Diana and Jeff exchanged their personal vows in Parsons Garden (Queen Anne area of Seattle).  It was in this very park the two shared their first date.  

During their courtship, "they climbed mountain peaks, walked deserted beaches, got lost together, sat quietly side by side together," in Jeff's words.  What made each moment better was that they experienced it all together.

The two designed their wedding rings. They wanted them to reflect a sense of movement and to signify the flow of life.  And they were beautiful.

Off they go, happy and in love.

Their wedding day was as memorable as any could be.  Spirits were high and I'm sure will remain so.  Wishing the two a happy, healthy and long-lived journey through life together. 

Other wedding professionals who help create a successful day are:

      Shannon Lassen

        Sublime Wedding and Event Planning

      Ben Wheeler, Classical Guitarist

      Photo Elan

Give us a call to co-create an amazing ceremony!  Contact us at (206)789-9788 or through our website www.aheavenlyceremony.com.