2016 Wedding Guide by Skagit Publishing

Wedding Guide

A Supplement to the Skagit Valley Herald, Anacortes American, & Stanwood Camano News

Contents

2016 Wedding Trends 3 Steps to Get Married Wedding Cupcakes Made to Order Pre-Wedding Checklist How to Publish your Engagement and Wedding Announcements Finding the Perfect Venue

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2016 Wedding Trends By: Colleen Smiley, Owner, Creative Celebrations

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n my 30 plus years as a wedding coordinator, I have seen so many trends come and go, but this year has to be the most exciting! Technology has certainly brought brides-tobe some of the best ways to plan, execute and follow-up with the most special day of their lives. The ability to have your guests take and share photos in real time has accelerated from Facebook posts to apps and sites such as Snapshot, Wedding Photo Swap, Wedpics and others. Live video feeds are becoming more popular and allow guests from out of town witness your vows as they happen. Drones are gaining momentum from photography

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In décor, metallics still play a major role in most weddings. Even country-themed celebrations add a touch of sparkle as an accent. Lighting has a larger role than ever. Café lights, up-lighting and lanterns with dipped light bulbs that get brighter as the room darkens give the reception an elegant look without a huge cash outlay. Potted trees, succulents, ferns, lavender sprigs and decorative leaves are no longer reserved for anchoring f lower arrangements. These days they can become the focal point of the décor. Flowering plants and blooming branches also work well and a budget-friendly elegant idea is to adorn bare branches with f lowers, hanging candles or sparkly jewels. Creative seating arrangements include large rectangle or square tables taking the place of traditional head tables. This allows for f low of conversation with the wedding party, accessibility to the bride and groom and

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wedding party spouses or dates to join them. His and hers signature cocktails, creatively named, continue to be an expression of personalities. In the catering arena, caterers are bringing back gueridon service, where servers arrive at the dinner table with a cart filled with all the makings for customizable appetizers and desserts. From Caesar salads, pastas and tartars to gelato, late night snacks, doughnuts and milkand-cookies. Naked cakes, which are unfrosted (or partially frosted) and simply adorned with berries or fresh f lowers, are trending as well. And for something to help remember your special day, consider a wine box. A few weeks before the wedding, take some time to each write a letter to one another, expressing your thoughts about the good qualities that you found in your future partner, the reasons for falling in love with them and your hopes and dreams for the future. In other words, you write a “love letter” to each other and place it in a sealed envelope, with the name of your partner on the outside. Do not read what the other has written. You can also include a special bottle of wine, CDs of your favorite music, favorite pictures of you together, notes from family and wedding party and other mementos making

it your own romantic time capsule. Keep the box in a place of honor as a constant visual reminder of your love and commitment to each other. The box can be a life preserver in years to come. The Wine Box should be opened on your 5th wedding anniversary. There is only one other reason the box should be opened before your anniversary. If there should come a time when you hit a bumpy road in your relationship, before you give up or make any irrational decisions, open the Wine Box. The hope is that there will never be a reason to have to open the box except on your anniversary! Hit a rough spot in your relationship? Sit

down together, open the box, uncork the wine and unseal the envelopes that you wrote for one another before your wedding, go to separate rooms and quietly read the love letter. Even if you are not seeing eyeto-eye at that very moment, it will remind you of all the reasons you chose this person as your partner and all the things that helped shape the life youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve created together. Never take your blessings of being together for granted.

your intention to love and cherish each other in good times and bad for as long as you both shall live. The box will then be nailed shut (or locked). The Officiant begins with the first nail, followed by the Bride and Groom sealing the box shut. You can have each member of your wedding party step up and nail the box shut.

Be creative, start a trend! No one talks about cookie cutter The romantic sentiments you weddings. Come up with your wrote, the declaration of love, own new idea that accentuates your personalities and taste the clear thoughts about why you chose this person as your and watch as Pinterest begins to copy your trend. Have fun life partner will help put you and think outside the box. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back on even ground. This is your day to shine! the perfect ritual to remind you of your wedding day and

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1. Complete a Marriage License application form and afﬁdavit. For more information visit your County’s website online at: Skagit County: www.skagitcounty.net. Island County: wei.sos.wa.gov/county/island Snohomish County: www.snohomishcountywa.gov

2. Both applicants must sign the completed afﬁdavit. The signing must be witnessed by a notary public or deputy auditor. 3. Pay a fee Skagit County $61 Island County $57 Snohomish County $66

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Wedding cupcakes made to order hot and spicy to lemon angel food By: Kathy Boyd, Stanwood Camano News

hen the big windstorm hit the area in August 2015, David and Cyndy Thompson of Stanwood Cupcakes were worried. An order of cupcakes for a wedding had to be baked, decorated and delivered that day. “Fortunately, we lost power for only about two minutes,” David Thompson said. Soon the baking, decorating and cupcake tier-designing were finished and David set out to deliver them to a home in Stanwood.To his surprise, he was asked to take the freshly baked treats to the bathroom. “It was a big room, with about eight people all getting ready for the wedding,” he said. Apparently, it was also the safest place to store the cupcakes until they were needed. Wedding catering is a big part of the Thompsons’ business from spring through fall. Cyndy Thompson said they bake for about 30 weddings a year, creating cupcake tiers with four to six varieties of cakes and often topped with a six-inch groom’s cake – all in flavors and colors to match the wedding theme. Blueberry streusel and strawberry crème – both with fresh, local berries – are popular summertime flavors, followed by pumpkin spice and orange for fall. Filling a typical wedding or reception order for 10 dozen cupcakes is no small feat for two people. Though the actual baking/ decorating part takes around two hours, David Thompson estimates the prep time takes about six hours.They make the batter and frosting a day or two in advance and refrigerate it. “We’ve gotten it down to a science,” he said of their process.

cupcake shop between their home and Stanwood, he said. When they tried his cakes, their search ended. “They said ’We want yours.’ It didn’t even matter that they had to pay a $75 delivery fee,” he said. Though the bathroom delivery was the most unusual, it wasn’t the We bake all of the cupcakes most unique cupcake order for the at once on the same day,” Cyndy Thompson said.“Our husband and wife team during their goal is for them to always be fresh.” five years in business. About two years ago, the Thompsons were commissioned to bake a batch of cupcakes for a housewarming party. “The customer wanted them hot and spicy,” Cyndy Thompson said. So, she and David created chocolate cupcakes filled with jalapenõ jelly and frosted them with a chipotle lime buttercream frosting. “We work to create exactly what they want,” Thompson said of their customers.“If someone wants something special, we can do it.” The Thompsons’ willingness to accommodate nearly any request has resulted in a daily line-up of freshly baked cupcakes — regular or mini size — ranging from the usual chocolate and vanilla to the hot and spicy jalapenõ version, carrot, red velvet, coconut with lemon curd and – the Thompson’s wedding special The Thompsons’ motto to build “a – angel food lemon zest with lemon happy place for people to come and butter cream frosting (using fresh enjoy a cupcake, a cookie or an ice cream treat” quickly built a reputation lemons, of course). “The sky’s the limit for cupcakes,” for quality.The result is an uptick each David Thompson said. year in orders for wedding cupcake Though known primarily for tiers. cupcakes, the Thompsons’ freshly Orders for cupcakes by the dozen baked chocolate chip and peanut and in tiers for weddings and parties butter cookies — and seasonal roll in from as far away as Naval Air gingerbread — disappear quickly Station Whidbey Island and Seattle. from the display case. Snickerdoodle David Thompson recalled the and molasses cookies can be occasion when a young lady and her ordered. All are made using Cyndy’s mom from Kent came into the shop to sample the cupcakes.They related childhood recipes. “We use unbleached flour, no how they had spent days trying every

Baking starts early on wedding day. The Thompsons’ oven can bake 96 cupcakes at a time, so 10 dozen cakes can be baked, and cooled, in about an hour.The frosting goes on quickly. Then the cakes are ready for delivery or pick up.

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preservatives and try to avoid artificial colors and flavors” in the baked goods, Cyndy Thompson said. More than a dozen flavors of Oregon Ice Cream are offered yearround in the shop.The brand is a specialty ice cream usually not found in supermarkets, she said. The Thompsons also turn out gluten-free cupcakes made with meringue, sugar and chocolate, and vegan versions made with rice flour but no eggs, dairy or wheat. “Wedding planners sometimes order a dozen of them to have on hand (for guests),”Thompson said. Cyndy Thompson calls herself the designer, creating recipes and decorating styles and themes.Though she worked in business administration for 15 years, the cupcake shop takes her back to her love for baking as a youngster in 4-H. While David Thompson does most of the baking, he was the editor of a video magazine for many years. Prior to catering cupcakes for weddings, he performed three – as a Mormon bishop of his ward with the Church of

Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Thompsons consider their cupcakes a bargain, compared with traditional baking methods at other cupcake shops.Their prices start at $2.75 each, with discounts kicking in on orders of four dozen or more. “We’ve raised our price only once in five years,” Cyndy Thompson said.

Where to order: Custom wedding cakes and cupcakes can be ordered at these area specialty shops or in the bakery of your neighborhood grocery store. Xtra Special Cakes 919 W. Division St. Mount Vernon Open: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday To inquire: 360-428-4831 or xtraspecialcakes.com Stanwood Cupcakes 8719 271st St. NW Stanwood Open: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday To inquire: 360-926-8241 or stanwoodcupcakes.com Anacortes Baking Company By delivery only To inquire: 360-299-8854 or anacortesbakingcompany.com

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Pre~Wedding Checklist

Sixteen to Nine Months Before Work out your budget. Pick your wedding party. Start the guest list. Hire a planner, if desired. (A planner will have relationships with—and insights about vendors.) Reserve your date and venues.

Location for ceremony and reception. Book your officiant. Research photographers, bands, florists, and caterers.

Eight Months Before Hire the photographer. Book the entertainment. Meet caterers.

Purchase a dress. (You’ll need to schedule time for at least three fittings.) Reserve hotel rooms for out-of-town guests. Register. (Sign up at a minimum of three retailers.)

Seven to Six Months Before Select and purchase invitations.

Book portable toilets and furniture. Book a florist. Arrange transportation. (Consider limos, minibuses, trolleys and town cars.) Start composing a day-of timeline. (Draw up a schedule of the event and slot in each component, like the cakecutting, the first dance).

Five to Four Months Before

Start planning a honeymoon. (Make sure that your passports are up-to-date, and schedule doctors’ appointments for any shots you may need.)

Book the rehearsal and rehearsal-dinner venues.

Shop for bridesmaids’ dresses. (Allow at least six months for the dresses to be ordered and sized.)

Check on the wedding invitations. (Ask the stationer for samples of the finished invitations and revise them to suit your needs.)

Meet with the officiant. (Map out the ceremony and confirm that you have all the official documents for the wedding, these vary by county and religion). Send save-the-date cards.

Select and order the cake. (Some bakers require a long lead time, attend several tastings before committing to any baker.)

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Purchase wedding shoes and start dress fittings. (Bring the shoes along to your first fitting so the tailor can choose the appropriate length for your gown.) Schedule hair and makeup artists.

Call people who have not yet responded. Get your marriage license. (The process can take up to six days, but it’s good to give yourself some leeway. If you are changing your name, order several copies.)

Choose your music.

Three Months Before Finalize the menu and flowers. (You’ll want to wait until now to see what will be available, since food and flowers are affected by season.) Order favors, if desired.

Mail the rehearsal-dinner invitations. Visit the dressmaker for your last dress fitting. Stock the bar. (Now that you have a firm head count you can order accordingly.)

Schedule your second dress fitting.

Send out as many final payments as you can.

Finalize the order of the ceremony and the reception.

Confirm times for hair and makeup and all vendors.

Print menu cards, if you like, as well as programs.

E-mail and print directions for drivers of transport vehicles.

Purchase the rings. (This will give you time for re-sizing and engraving.) Send your event schedule to the vendors. (Giving them a first draft now allows ample time for tweaks and feedback.)

Two Months Before Touch base again with all the vendors. Meet with the photographer. (Discuss specific shots, and walk through the locations that appeal to you.) Review the playlist with the band or DJ. Send out the invitations. (Tip: Mail invitations six to eight weeks before the ceremony, setting the RSVP cutoff at three weeks after the postmark date.) Submit a newspaper wedding announcement. (See Pg. 10) Enjoy a bachelorette party.

One Month Before Enter RSVPs into your guest-list database.

Week of the Wedding Reconfirm arrival times with vendors. Delegate small wedding-day tasks (Choose someone to bustle your dress, someone to carry your things, someone to be in charge of gifts). Send a time-line to the bridal party (Include every member’s contact information, along with the point people you’ve asked to deal with the vendors, if problems arise.) Pick up your dress. Check in one last time with the photographer. (Supply him or her with a list of moments you want captured.) Set aside checks for the vendors. (And put tips in envelopes to be handed out at the event.) Book a spa treatment. (Make an appointment for a manicure and a pedicure the day before the wedding.) Send the final guest list to the caterer and all venues hosting your wedding-related events. Pack for your honeymoon.

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How To Publish Your Engagement & Wedding Announcement Skagit Valley Herlad:

Use this as a guide to help you format your announcement to be published on Sundays in the Skagit Valley Herald’s Skagit Living section. Deadline is 2:30pm on Wednesday, prior to the requested Sunday publication. Cost is $20 (2x2), $35 (2x5) or $55 (2x7.5) and $5 for each additional inch. Engagement announcement suggested content: Full name of bride-to-be and bridegroomto-be, Bride’s parents’ names and city, Groom’s parents’ names and city, Bride’s education and year(s) of graduation, Bride’s employment and city, Groom’s education and year(s) of graduation, Groom’s employment and city, wedding date and location. Wedding announcement suggested content: Full maiden name of bride, full name of bridegroom, wedding date and time, location of wedding, bride’s and groom’s parents’ names and city, first and last name and title of minister, double-ring ceremony, bridal bouquet, name and city of maid or matron of honor, name and city of best man, name and city of bridesmaids and groomsmen, candlelighters, ushers, flower girl, ringbearer, musicians, location of reception and hosts, bride’s and groom’s education and year(s) of graduation, bride’s and groom’s employer and city, honeymoon, couple’s new home city. Call 360.424.4567 with any questions or for more info. Deliver in person: 1215 Anderson Road, Mount Vernon, WA 98274 Email: classified@skagitpublishing.com Mail: PO Box 578, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Fax: 360.424.5300

Standwood Camano News:

The Stanwood Camano News welcomes engagement and wedding announcements, along with graduation, retirement or other celebratory events. Announcements are published on a space available basis for free; we write or edit the content. A paid option is available for anyone wanting to publish an announcement on a speciﬁc day or in a customized display. Forms to help create your announcements are available in the NEWS ofﬁce: 9005 271st St. NW, Stanwood, P: 360-629-2155 to request a form by mail or email, or to inquire about the paid option.

Finding the Perfect Local Wedding Venue C

hoosing the wedding venue is often the first (and biggest) step taken when planning a wedding; the place sets the mood and impacts the cost of your big day. Single site wedding and reception venues are the most popular and economical way to go; If you decide to use separate locations, it is a good idea to pick places that are close in proximity to avoid losing some guests. Keep in mind that you can often save money by having your wedding on a Friday, Sunday, weekday, or in the off-season (October through May). Being flexible with your wedding date can also put you in a position to save money. One of the most important considerations in choosing your venue should be the feeling or theme that you are trying to create for your wedding. Browse online pictures of the buildings and gardens to make sure that the décor will match or complement your wedding theme and colors.

fee. Remember, though, that price isn’t everything; you may fall in love with a venue and decide to adjust other aspects of your wedding to make it fit in your budget. Wedding venues can book up quickly, especially during the Northwest wedding season (June through September). To ensure the best selection, it is a good idea to reserve your site about one year in advance. You will typically be asked to make a deposit and sign a contract before the space is officially reserved. Best wishes on finding the perfect location for your special day!

Skagit County Wedding Venues

Skagit County has become a popular place for weddings as more brides recognize the natural beauty, gorgeous venues and attractive prices offered in the area. Conveniently located between Vancouver, B.C. and Seattle, Skagit County has the heart of Contact the venue owner or a small community with all the manager to schedule a tour. Picture conveniences of a big city. yourself walking down the aisle and envision what guests will Here is a list of some of the see on your wedding day. You beautiful venue choices located in should also consider how each Skagit County: room or space can be used for your wedding. Will you have the The Anacortes Ship Harbor Inn ceremony in the garden and the Anacortes, 360-293-5177 reception inside? Is there a room www.shipharborinn.com or tent that can work as a backup plan in case it is raining? Will there The Anacortes Ship Harbor Inn is perfect for a small reception be ample parking? or rehearsal dinner. This hidden When comparing venues, be sure treasure is nestled among six acres to ask exactly what comes with of towering trees and boasts water the rental fee and get a list of any views from their lawn event space. “extras” that you will be expected Sleeping accommodations are to pay for. Some venues will allow available for out of town guests. outside hiring of caterers and bar The experienced hospitality staff tenders, while others may require can assist you in planning every you to use their in-house catering detail of your event for up to 175 or other exclusive vendors, which people. could add to your costs. Make a spreadsheet of everything included at each venue and weigh the differences in cost as a total package, not just the basic rental

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Beau Lodge Bow, 360-724-7508 www.beaulodge.com Beau Lodge is a very popular wedding venue featuring 70 acres of grounds with a pond and wooden bridges for outdoor settings. Wood cabins are used for indoor receptions. There is a banquet room that includes the use of tables, chairs and dishes, a kitchen, two large covered deck areas and a gazebo. The average capacity for a winter party is 75 to 100 people and for a summer party is 125 to 150 people. Best Western Plus Skagit Valley Inn & Convention Center Mount Vernon, 360-428-5678 www.bestwesternwashington.com/ hotels/best-western-plus-skagitvalley-inn The Best Western banquet room is a full-service facility that can seat up to 250 people. It offers inhouse catering with customizable menus, tables, chairs, linens, dishes, event staff and cleanup. Convenient for out of town guests-special pricing offered for room blocks. Big Lake Lodge Mount Vernon, 360-422-6381 www.skagitsbiglakelodge.com Hidden from the road, Big Lake Lodge is located on a hillside with lush trees and plants at the northwest end of Big Lake. The 16-foot log gazebo and adjoining 20’ X 30’ seating area provides an ideal location for the ceremony with seating for up to 125 people. The facility includes an indoor area with a full kitchen, a beautiful wisteria arbor and a suite for each of the wedding parties. The cobblestone patio provides additional dining space and a bar.

Christianson’s Greenhouse & Nursery Mount Vernon, 360-466-3821 or 360-466-2940 www.christiansonsnursery.com Located in the heart of the beautiful Skagit Valley, the historic 1888 Meadow Schoolhouse and lovely rose gardens provide a charming venue for an intimate wedding celebration and reception. Kitchen facilities and bridal room available.

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The Conway Muse Conway, 360-445-3000 www.conwaymuse.com Located just five minutes from Mount Vernon, the Conway Muse features beautiful gardens that house a majestic willow tree, a sanctuary, a large outdoor wood fire grill and a fireplace. This is a full service facility and includes catering, liquor license, officiants, entertainers, musicians, DJs, event staffing and high quality audio and lighting equipment. The venue has three rooms which can accommodate any size party ranging from 10-500. Croatian Cultural Center Anacortes, 360-299-2525 www.littlechurch-anacortes.com The Croatian Cultural Center is a great place for your wedding or reception of up to 134 people. The site features a main auditorium with hardwood floor, great acoustics, a gallery entryway, large commercial kitchen and private indoor and outdoor courtyards.

Eaglemont Golf Course Mount Vernon, 360-428-2788 www.eaglemontevents.com The banquet rooms feature a breathtaking panoramic view of the Olympic Mountains and the Puget Sound. The clubhouse features a built-in dance floor and bar and is Blanchard Chapel a great spot for a reception with up Bow, 360-766-6944 to 200 guests. Bridal party suites www.blanchardchapel.com Built in 1911, Blanchard Chapel is and event-day coordinators are located just off of Chuckanut drive available. The in-house catering can be easily adjusted to your in Blanchard-Bow with views of Blanchard Mountain. It is a sweet, tastes and budget. remodeled chapel with a cathedral ceiling and original pew benches. It seats up to 120 guests and there is an adjoining reception room with tables and chairs. All types of ceremonies are welcome.

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Grand Willow Mount Vernon, 360-248-5071 www.grandwillow.com The Grand Willow accommodates up to 200 guests and offers affordable, in-house catering. Choose a picturesque outdoor wedding in one of the beautiful garden gazebos or an indoor event in the stunning Grand Room. The Grand Room features 18-foot high ceilings and six sets of double French doors that look out onto the front and back courtyard gardens. Greenfield Farm and Gardens Anacortes, 360-202-7002 www.greenfieldfarmandgardens.com Greenfield Farm and Gardens is a rustic venue located just east of Anacortes with gardens, a

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barn for indoor receptions plus a bridal dressing room and a log cabin for the guys. Your guests will experience unforgettable hospitality, and the grain bin turned beverage bar. The generous grounds lend themselves to several beautiful outdoor experiences with or without a canopy and there is ample parking for parties as large as 200 people. La Conner Flats La Conner, 360-840-1163 www.laconnerflats.com The La Conner Flats is a 230-acre family farm located just outside of La Conner. Venue rental includes access to the granary, covered patio and gardens. The site hosts outdoor weddings for up to 200 people or indoor for up to 50 people. Lafayette Gardens Burlington, 360-421-3237 www.lafayettegardensevents.com The beautiful grounds at Lafayette Gardens have views of the Cascade foothills and span two acres of mature landscape. There are several flower gardens, a

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Fidalgo Bay Resort Anacortes, 360-293-5353 www.fidalgobay.com The Fidalgo Bay Resort convention center offers a banquet room that can seat up to 100; the room can be divided into three sections as needed. There is a full kitchen available and a wide hallway that can be used for a buffet line.

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fruit orchard, shade garden and a large manicured field. The newly refurbished outbuilding accommodates up to 150 people. Lincoln Theatre Mount Vernon, 360-419-7129 ext. 100 www.lincolntheatre.org The historic Lincoln Theatre is a spectacular site for the wedding of your dreams. This fully restored space has character, lots of room, a great location and that “certain something” that will make your wedding special. Majestic Inn & Spa Anacortes, 360-299-1400 ext 104 www.majesticinnandspa.com The beautifully restored Majestic Inn & Spa is located in the heart of downtown Anacortes. Its wedding venues include the grand room, the garden room and the courtyard. The Majestic houses the Apothecary Day Spa which allows for on-site hair and makeup for you and your bridal party. The rental fee includes event staff, bartender, linens, tables and dishes. Customized menus are available. Maplehurst Farm Mount Vernon, 360-708-0718 www.maplehurstweddings.com Maplehurst farm sits alongside the picturesque Skagit River in south Mount Vernon. The farm’s six acres feature views of Mount Baker, a historic mansion and arbor built in 1903, a 5,000-square-foot event barn, gardens, trees and a large grass field. Your guests will be in awe from the moment they enter the beautiful tree-lined drive leading to your wedding venue. The farm rental includes a full kitchen and bridal suite, and accommodates up to 250 guests. McIntyre Hall Mount Vernon, 360-416-7622 www.mcintyrehall.org McIntyre Hall showcases an elegant grand lobby, dramatic high-ceilings and sophisticated architecture. Every aspect of your wedding will be tailored to your needs and budget. This venue offers in-house catering and can seat up to 600 guests.

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Moon Mountain Lodge Sedro-Woolley, 360-715-2119 www.moonmountainlodge.net Enjoy twenty secluded woodland acres with professionally designed gardens, meandering lawns, kitchen facilities and a cozy cabin perfect for the bridal party. Moon Mountain Lodge is dog-friendly, has a covered stage and dance floor, a couple of fire pits for the evening time and plenty of spots for camping. Mystic Sea Charters Anacortes, 360-588-8000 www.mysticseacharters.com Have an intimate wedding on a beautiful charter boat. Mystic Sea Charters owns and operates the 100-foot, 78-passenger M/V Mystic Sea and specializes in weddings and rehearsal dinners. Ports-ofcall: Anacortes, Langley, San Juan Islands to Seattle.

the fun of a Las Vegas style casino. Very large or very small parties are easily accommodated. Stepping Stones Garden Burlington, 360-757-2740 www.steppingstonesgarden.com This 1920s era country garden setting showcases masterfully planted gardens with fresh lavender and flowers, extensive lawns, ponds, lit white tents and functional amenities. The site can host up to 200 guests and rental includes tables, chairs, tents, a fire pit, changing rooms and more.

The Farm at Cedar Springs Sedro-Woolley, 360-661-4063 www.thefarmatcedarsprings.com Venue rental includes access to the farm for the weekend with overnight accommodations in a refurbished 100-year-old dairy barn for up to 25 people, a honeymoon suite, tent sites along the creek, parking, all outdoor settings, access Port of Anacortes Buildings to the Event Center, a 1,200-squareAnacortes, 360-293-3134 www.portofanacortes.com/community/ foot covered deck, full kitchen and dining room. Have your ceremony host-an-event The Transit Shed is ideal for large on Wedding Hill with views of the Cascade foothills, on the banks of weddings and receptions with a Day Creek, or choose the Fireside maximum capacity of 350. Site room for an intimate wedding. rental includes tables, chairs, a dance floor, two different stages Thousand Trails Campgrounds and a PA system. Bow, 1-877-570-2267 http://www.thousandtrails.com/ The Seafarers’ Memorial Park washington/mount-vernon-rvBuilding seats up to 125 and campground/events includes tables and chairs. Thousand Trails offers a large, casual lodge nestled in a beautiful setting Skagit Valley Casino Resort with mountains and rivers as your Bow, 877-275-2448 backdrop. A full kitchen, tables, www.theskagit.com chairs and other amenities are on site. The Skagit Valley Casino Resort offers full service events featuring Camping, cabins and RV hookups are available for out of town guests. catering with specialized menus, luxurious accommodations and

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Town of La Conner La Conner, 360-466-3125 www.townoflaconner.org/town-facilities.cfm The Garden Club, on Second Street in La Conner, was originally built as a Grange Hall in 1875 and is listed on the National Historic Register. The building can accommodate approximately 75 guests. Overlooking the channel, Maple Hall is a beautiful, modern facility located in the heart of historic downtown La Conner. This venue accommodates up to 200 guests banquet style or 300 reception style and has excellent acoustics for music. Wa-Walton Event Center at Swinomish Casino & Lodge Anacortes, 360-588-3800 www.swinomishcasinoandlodge.com The 9,000-square-foot event center features vaulted ceilings, breathtaking views of the San Juan Islands and Padilla Bay, and an inviting atmosphere that will accommodate up to 600 guests with a variety of floor plans. This unique venue is all inclusive; with

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Las Vegas style gaming, 94 luxury rooms, four spacious suites and a hospitality suite perfect for bridal party preparation. Whispering Firs Bed & Breakfast & Lodge Mount Vernon, 360-428-1990 www.whisperingfirs.com Wooded seclusion, ponds, streams, flowers and breathtaking views of the San Juan Islands and Olympic Mountains make for a beautiful wedding backdrop. The 3,000-square-foot deck is a popular choice for outdoor ceremonies with seating for 150 plus guests. The lodge, with its massive stone fireplace, seats up to 125 guests and is ideal for cold weather weddings or as a backup on a rainy day. A full range of catering is available on-site.

Stanwood & Camano Island Wedding Venues With easy access from Seattle, both Stanwood and Camano Island offer special wedding venues sure to match a variety of wedding styles and budgets. Located in Snohomish County between Everett and Seattle, Stanwood has a small town feel and is known for its quiet neighborhoods and walkability. Camano Island is a large island in the Puget Sound, nestled between Whidbey Island and the mainland. Residents and tourists come to enjoy the stunning ocean views of Saratoga Passage and the natural beauty and calm of island life. If you are looking for a great venue outside of the Seattle area, you may find just what you are seeking in Stanwood or Camano Island. Here is a list of some of the beautiful wedding venues located in Stanwood and Camano Island: Camano Center Camano Island, 360-387-0222 www.camanocenter.org Weddings at the Camano Center accommodate up to 200 guests. Rental includes event staff, tables and chairs, lit private parking for your guests, and more.

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Camano Island Inn Camano Island, 360-387-0783 www.camanoislandinn.com Breathtaking views of the Puget Sound and groomed gardens provide a beautiful backdrop for your wedding. The Camano Island Inn offers an intimate, tranquil setting perfect for a romantic day. In colder months, indoor weddings are available next to the beach stone fireplace. The inn offers nine rooms for overnight guests. DeLack Estate Stanwood, 360-654-0288 www.delackestateweddingvenue.com The DeLack Estate resides on five beautiful parked out acres in the Lake Goodwin area of Stanwood. Picture your ceremony by cascading waterfalls under a cedar bridge and surrounded by towering flowers. Your reception will dazzle in a tent of hanging flowers and chandeliers with banquet style seating for up to 150 people. Floyd Norgaard House Stanwood, 360-629-3352 www.sahs-fncc.org Renting “The Floyd” for your wedding includes access to the first floor of a rehabilitated 110-yearold historic “western false front” public hall. The building has a newly attached service annex with restrooms and an equipped serving kitchen. The room features beautiful hardwood floors and can seat up to 160 guests in banquet style. Four Springs House Camano Island, 360-387-1418 www.fourspringshouse.com Nestled in a 50-acre nature preserve on Camano Island, Four Springs House offers a beautiful, peaceful retreat setting for your wedding and reception. Larger parties can be accommodated outside by the lake, while more intimate weddings may be held indoors. Rental includes tables and chairs for up to 135 guests. Lake Goodwin Community Club Stanwood, 360-652-2898 www.lakegoodwincc.org The Lake Goodwin Community Club can accommodate large groups of up to 250 banquet style.

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Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon Stanwood, 425-737-5144 or 360-629-6500 www.locobilllys.com Host your wedding and/or reception at Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon in Stanwood. A full commercial kitchen is available for use by you or a caterer for an extra charge. The rental price varies according to the time needed and the day of the week and whether you will use the DJ sound system, stage, etc.

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Stillaguamish Grange Hall Stanwood, 425-220-3903 www.grange.org/stillaguamishwa1058/ rentals/ This community hall fits up to 200 guests in banquet style seating and is very affordably priced. The venue includes a full kitchen, tables and chairs, a hardwood auditorium with stage and a back room for bridal dressing. The hall was recently re-painted and offers

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Tazer Valley Farm Stanwood, 360-391-3352 or 360-391-1923 www.tazervalleyfarm.com In its one-of-a-kind pastoral setting, the newly built western-style barn is the ideal centerpiece for your indoor or outdoor reception and wedding. Tazer Valley Farm offers a refreshing alternative to other special event venues and allows for easy set up and use both inside and outside. Twenty to sixty guests can be accommodated in banquet style tables but the maximum occupancy during wedding season is 200.

Tyee Farms is a beautiful outdoor wedding destination on Camano Island. The venue is built on 10 acres of partially wooded land with a large pond, making a beautiful backdrop for your wedding day. The owners work hard to ensure that they have a positive impact on society, the economy and the environment.

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