A Beach Wedding for Megan and Derek

Summer in the Pacific Northwest ... it is certainly the best time for a beach wedding.  Derek and Megan were so fortunate.  Their weather for their wedding was spectacularly beautiful!!!

A mutual friend hand painted the
white Converses they both wore!

The sand-and-sea was the theme.  Love the sand- colored suits, the sea blue ties and accents, the venue itself -- The Edgewater House in Olalla. 

I was introduced to the bride and groom through Julie and Charlie, who Kent officiated for three years ago.  (I still have their wedding program -- it was unique and beautifully crafted.)  It was so good to see them and, better yet, to see how happy they continue to be!

This was my first wedding at The Edgewater House.  It truly is at the edge of the water and very beautiful.  Here is an overview of the ceremony site.









I found the arch constructed of driftwood to be charming.  Megan and Derek decided to use beer that had been brewed by a friend for the unity ceremony.  (It was quite good!)








Later in the evening, can't you just imagine a fire on the beach.  Some s'mores, some stars, some sweet sounds of the sea.

There are two houses to make the day comfortable.  In fact, Megan stayed there the night before the wedding which really contributed to a more stress-free wedding day.




And, can you believe how big this swing is?

I'm always interested in the dessert choice.  Here they are:  a collection of yummy cupcakes.

Wishing Derek and Megan decades of happiness and health and all good things!!!
Looking forward to seeing the photographs of Jessica Oyanagi.  They're going to be wonderful.

If you are planning a beach wedding in the Great Seattle area, please give us a call at 206-789-9788 or through our website: www.aheavenlyceremony.com.

Chris and Ashley Wed At Golden Gardens

Real love is like two strong trees standing side by side supporting and sheltering one another, with their branches and roots so entwined that, in the end, we find that they are one tree—not two—and it is inconceivable that they could ever part.


When you see Ashley and Chris together, it is inconceivable that they could ever part. They are a couple!






And where else would they wed than Golden Gardens: it was where they first met and where Chris proposed. The day was perfect. The site wonderfully prepared by Amy of Blue Ribbon Cooking School (where the reception took place).


Photos were taken before the ceremony at both the Ballard Locks and at the beach. Niki Desautels of NJD Photography made the most of the scenic nearby settings.



Ashley and Chris decided on very classic colors for their wedding. Nature contributed a blue sky, green grass and trees and sparkling water.








The wedding ceremony had a family feel. Ashley's brother, Jeff, walked her down the aisle.
Her grandfather, Tim, and Chris's parents, Frank and Kathy, each presented a heartfelt reading. Both sets of parents offered their blessings to the couple.








The vows touched everyone's heart and brought a tear to many an eye.
Mr. and Mrs. Marino set off in style!

Many happy sunrises and sunsets ... and many more happy moments at Golden Gardens.

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