Wedding Guide 2017

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2017 Wedding Trends

by Colleen Smiley, Owner, Creative Celebrations

Millennials have come to expect instant gratification, so virtual planning has taken over. Most brides have a private Pinterest page to share with their wedding vendors for a look inside their heart and mind, to gain an understanding of their style. Custom Snapchat geofilters and 3D printing to personalize cake toppers, place cards, favors, wedding bands and more are increasingly popular. We’ve also seen more couples live-streaming their ceremony for guests that cannot attend. 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.

In décor, color is making a comeback in most weddings. Gone are the days of burlap and lace and muted tones. Hot colors are navy or gray with a citrus or pastel accent Rose Briar and even primary colors. Elaborate entrances to the ceremony and Some popular trends for 2017 n the ever changing world of reception are big. Initial impact to wedding trends, one thing never include welcome gift lounges. This wedding guests include ombre changes ... your unique personality trend takes those welcome gift rose petal aisles, adding oversize and taste! While it is fun to stay bags for your guests to the next potted trees and shrubbery for current on what’s hot and what’s level. Instead of stuffing countless an enchanted forest look or wine not, don’t be afraid to be the trend bags with goodies to greet all of barrels with floral toppers are setter. your wedding guests with, let them increasingly en vogue. do the work. Set up a gift lounge Years ago, brides had to be so Floral chandeliers, low hanging careful not to break tradition, but in the hotel where your guests string or café lights in a variety of today almost anything goes. As a are staying with swag like snacks, sizes gives the ceiling area a soft wedding consultant I encourage drinks and local treats, and let them and romantic look and can make create their own gift bags. You brides to think outside of the box a barn or canopy look amazing. and add elements to their wedding can even hang out in the lounge Once the guests have gone home, they are excited about and that yourself to greet everyone as they don’t toss the flowers. Donate to a reflect their distinctive character as arrive. hospital or nursing home to spread a couple.

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Contents 2017 Wedding Trends Planning the Perfect Wedding Pre-Wedding Checklist Finding the Perfect Venue How to Publish your Engagement and Wedding Announcements

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While traditional wedding cakes are still expected by most, a “cutting cake” surrounded by other desserts such as cheese cake, donuts, individual crème brulee, pies, etc. are growing in popularity.

Naked cakes, which are unfrosted (or partially frosted) and simply adorned with berries or fresh 4

flowers, are trending as well.

Replacing photo booths for some means on-site illustrators who capture the night through live sketches that you and your guests can take home. Four-legged friends will play an even bigger role in upcoming nuptials. From bunnies and donkeys to llamas and even pigs, couples having rustic barn weddings are incorporating farm animals into the wedding day In formal wear, removable skirts are gaining momentum. The bride can have a sheath dress look and a ball gown look for much less than the cost of two dresses.

Bare shoulders, plunging necklines and large bows are all over bridal runways.

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In a shift that focuses more on giving than getting, couples are embracing charity registries, which allows guests to make a donation in their honor. This is especially popular in established households.

Today’s couples are concerned with the impact their celebrations are having on the environment, opting for greener alternatives for food, flowers, invitations, party favors and more.

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Planning the perfect wedding

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or couples planning a wedding in 2017, a good way to get off to the right start is to check out a wedding show or two, such as the Skagit Wedding Showcase on Feb. 19 in the Swinomish Lodge

near Anacortes or the Port Susan Wedding Show slated for Feb. 25 in the Camano Center on Camano Island.

Gayle Picken, with 66Events & Marketing and organizer of the Port Susan Wedding Show, is a firm believer in wedding shows.

“The great thing about a wedding show is that you have the chance to meet with lots of wedding professionals all at the same place,” she said by email.

Show visitors can talk to wedding planners, venue owners, tux and gown merchants, florists, photographers, caterers, DJs, and providers of numerous other wedding details.

“When you meet them in

person, you have a chance to see samples of their work and ask questions. You can really get a feel for what it will be like to work with them,” Picken said. “Many caterers provide samples of their appetizers and cakes. Yum!” “Attending a wedding show is also a fun way to spend time with your friends and family members who will be helping you prepare for your wedding!” she said.

And, you may discover their ideas mesh closely with yours.

Or not.

Colleen Smiley, organizer of the Skagit Wedding Showcase, said couples find parents’ involvement the most difficult part of planning a wedding.

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“Seriously, it’s what I hear the most,” she said recently by email.

“Divorced parents holding grudges and refusing to cooperate for their sons’/daughters’ special day, or demanding certain choices because it’s what they want.”

Coming in a “close second is defining the guest list without offending someone,” Smiley said.

A wedding show, especially a larger one, is a great place to get a unique idea to implement in your wedding ... from decorating ideas to cool photo booths and unique table settings and floral arrangements.

“Be creative, start a trend!”

Smiley said in a 2016 wedding story.

“No one talks about cookie cutter weddings.”

Smaller, local shows, on the other hand, are where couples will want to “talk with qualified

local vendors that can service their needs without horrendous travel/delivery charges,” she said in January.

One of the first considerations, perhaps the most important, in planning a wedding is the location.

“Choose a venue and get the date locked in,” Smiley said.

Many venues are booked a year in advance, so the date you had in mind may not work, she explained.

Next, choose a wedding planner and photographer.

“Many vendors can service multiple weddings in one day, but these two cannot be in two places at once for the entire day,” Smiley said.

At a wedding show, couples can talk to several venue owners, learn whether they can offer onsite catering or entertainment and which other wedding professionals

they prefer to work with. The answers may quickly simplify or complicate your big day.

Smiley recommends couples choose professional services for at least part of their wedding.

“Planning, photography and entertainment (band/DJ) are best left to a professional,” she said.

As with any event involving people, something during your wedding is bound to happen differently than you planned. So, after the wedding will you focus on the problems, or will you focus instead on the happy, memorable moments of your big day?

Ben Dery, a KING-5 TV meteorologist, offered some sage advice on that point to prospective couples during a recent segment on weddings: “Think about what you will talk about afterward.”

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Couples and wedding parties can take in the Skagit Wedding Showcase, set for Sunday, Feb. 19, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Swinomish Lodge, 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes. To set the mood, the show will offer complimentary valet parking at the lodge entrance.

Wedding fashions from Belle Bridal and David’s Bridal will be featured in a continuous fashion show. Dressing rooms will be available for trying on selections.

Vendors from Snohomish, Island, Skagit, King and Whatcom counties in every category of wedding planning will be on hand to discuss any need or desire.

Organizers say the show will offer a casual setting for easy interaction with vendors while choosing how much help you want or need — large or small, simple or elaborate, traditional or contemporary.

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This showcase of all things wedding will feature the Stanwood-Camano area as a destination for weddings and offer brides and wedding planners an opportunity to learn about local wedding venues and meet local wedding professionals.

Organizers are planning a bridal suite display with a fashion show, a ceremony stage for decorating ideas and officiant demonstrations of what a ceremony can look like.

The Groom’s Corner will offer a beer garden, along with bachelor party ideas and tux rentals. In the reception hall display area, visitors will find ideas for catering and decorations.

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Pre~Wedding Checklist Sixteen to Nine Months Before Work out your budget.

Pick your wedding party.

Start composing a day-of timeline. (Draw up a schedule of the event and slot in each component, like the cake-cutting, the first dance).

Five to Four Months Before

Start the guest list.

Book the rehearsal and rehearsal-dinner venues.

Hire a planner, if desired. (A planner will have relationships with—and insights about vendors.)

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

Reserve your date and venues.

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

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.

Three Months Before

Finalize the order of the ceremony and the reception.

Select and purchase invitations.

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

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

Purchase the rings. (This will give you time for resizing and engraving.)

Arrange transportation. (Consider limos, minibuses, trolleys and town cars.)

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Mail the rehearsal-dinner invitations.

Confirm times for hair and makeup and all vendors.

Schedule your second dress fitting.

Book a florist.

process can take up to Get your marriage license. (The proce six days, but it’s good to give yourself some leeway. If you are changing your name, order several copies.)

Choose your music.

Register. (Sign up at a minimum of three retailers.)

Book portable toilets and furniture.

Call people who have not yet responded.

Send out as many final payments as you can.

Order favors, if desired.

Send save-the-date cards.

Enter RSVPs into your guest-list database.

Schedule hair and makeup artists.

Reserve hotel rooms for out-of-town guests.

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).

One Month Before

Visit the dressmaker for your last dress fitting.

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.)

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

Enjoy a bachelorette party.

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.)

Purchase a dress. (You’ll need to schedule time for at least three fittings.)

Seven to Six Months Before

Submit a newspaper wedding announcement. (See Pg. 13)

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.)

Stock the bar. (Now that you have a firm head count you can order accordingly.)

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

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.)

Review the playlist with the band or DJ.

Send the final guest list to the caterer and all venues hosting your wedding-related events.

Send out the invitations. (Tip: Mail invitations six to eight weeks before the ceremony.)

Pack for your honeymoon.

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How to Find the Perfect Local Wedding Venue

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hoosing the wedding venue is one of the first and most important steps taken when planning a wedding; the place sets the mood and impacts the cost of your big day. Wedding trends for 2017 favor Northwest Washington venues. According to bridalguide. com, rustic locations with barns and nature-inspired décor are more popular than ever. Vintage style, romantic weddings are also trending this year.

Today, the internet has become a huge part of the wedding planning process with brides doing internet research before heading out to see spaces in person. Browse online pictures of the buildings and gardens to make sure that the décor will match or complement your wedding theme and colors.

Before scheduling a tour it is wise to make a “must-have” list and weed out venues that will not meet your needs; call to confirm that the space is available for your preferred wedding date, that it is inside your budget and can accommodate the number of guests you plan to have attending your wedding.

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position to save money.

Wedding venues can book up quickly, especially if you plan to get married during the Northwest wedding season (June through September). To ensure the best selection, it is a good idea to reserve your site at least 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!

can work as a backup plan in case it is raining? Will there be ample parking? Picture yourself walking down the aisle and what guests will see on your wedding day.

Skagit County Wedding Venues When comparing venues, be Skagit County has become a popular place sure to ask exactly what comes for weddings as more brides recognize the with the rental fee and get a list natural beauty, stunning venues and attractive of any “extras” that you will be prices offered in the area. Conveniently located expected to pay for. Some venues between Vancouver, B.C. and Seattle, Skagit will allow outside hiring of caterers County has the heart of a small community with and bar tenders, for example, while all the conveniences of a big city. others may require you to use their in-house catering or other exclusive vendors, which could add to your costs. It is important If you want to get Hitched, to compare apples to apples; you need to do this: make a spreadsheet of everything included at each venue and weigh 1. Complete a Marriage License application the differences in cost as a total form and affidavit. package, not just the basic rental For more information visit your County’s website online at: fee. Remember, though, that price Skagit County: isn’t everything; you may fall in love www.skagitcounty.net with a venue and decide to adjust Island County: other aspects of your wedding to www.islandcountywa.gov make it work.

Snohomish County: Single site wedding and www.snohomishcountywa.gov reception venues are the most popular and economical way to 2. Both applicants must sign the go; if you decide to use separate completed affidavit. The signing must be locations, it is a good idea to pick witnessed by a notary public or deputy places that are close in proximity auditor. to avoid losing some guests. Keep in mind that you can often save 3. Pay a fee money by having your wedding on Skagit County $61 a Friday, Sunday, weekday or in the Island County $57 Snohomish County $66 off-season. Being flexible with your wedding date can also put you in a Wedding Guide 2017

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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

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and there is an adjoining reception room with tables and chairs. All types of ceremonies are welcome.

Best Western Skagit Valley Inn & Convention Center Mount Vernon, 360-848-7553 www.bwskagitvalleyinn.com The Best Western banquet room is a full-service facility that can seat up to 250 people. It offers in-house catering with customizable menus, tables, chairs, linens, dishes, event staff and clean-up. Convenient for out of town guestsspecial pricing offered for room blocks.

Christianson’s Greenhouse & Nursery Mount Vernon, 360-466-3821 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.

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 reception spot for buffet food service, a beautiful wisteria arbor and a suite for each of the wedding parties. The cobblestone patio provides additional dining space and a bar.

Blanchard Chapel Bow, 360-766-6944 www.blanchardchapel.com Built in 1911, Blanchard Chapel is located just off of Chuckanut Drive in Blanchard-Bow with views of Blanchard Mountain. It is a sweet, remodeled chapel with a cathedral ceiling and original pew benches. It seats up to 120 guests

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Chuckanut Gardens Bow, 360-661-7260 www.chuckanutgardens.com Chuckanut Gardens features 2.4 acres of Japanese gardens with Koi pond, waterfall, bamboo forest, a covered bar, entertaining patio, barn, old farmhouse, full service kitchen, garden viewing room, bridal retreat and man cave.

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

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The Anacortes Ship Harbor Inn Anacortes, 360-293-5177 www.shipharborinn.com The Anacortes Ship Harbor Inn is perfect for a small reception or rehearsal dinner. This hidden treasure is nestled among six acres of towering trees and boasts water views from their lawn event space. Sleeping accommodations are available for out of town guests. The experienced hospitality staff can assist you in planning every detail of your event for up to 175 people.

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.

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the Puget Sound. The clubhouse features a built-in dance floor and bar and is a great spot for a reception with up to 200 guests. Bridal party suites and event-day coordinators are available. The in-house catering can be easily adjusted to your tastes and budget.

The Grand Willow Inn Mount Vernon, 360-248-5071 www.thegrandwillow.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.

Faberfarm Mount Vernon, 360-202-2101 www.faberfarm.com Faberfarm features rustic charm with a classic barn in the heart of the Skagit Valley. Multiple options for ceremony, dining and entertaining Greenfield Farm and Gardens both indoor and outdoor allow for a customized Anacortes, 360-202-7002 wedding. www.greenfieldfarmandgardens. com Fidalgo Bay Resort Greenfield Farm and Gardens is a rustic venue Anacortes, 360-293-5353 located just east of Anacortes with gardens, a www.fidalgobay.com The Fidalgo Bay Resort convention center offers barn for indoor receptions plus a bridal dressing room and a log cabin for the guys. Your guests a banquet room that can seat up to 100; the will experience unforgettable hospitality, the room can be divided into three sections as needed. There is a full kitchen available and a chicken house bustling with hens, the funky wide hallway that can be used for a buffet line. greenhouse 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.

Guemes Island Resort Anacortes, 360-293-6643 www.guemesislandresort.com A classic Pacific Northwest wedding venue; Guemes Island Resort is a beachfront resort where the forest meets the sea. Make a memorable wedding with mountain and island views, onsite accommodations, catering, woodfired sauna and a saltwater hot tub.

Hillcrest Lodge Mount Vernon, 360-336-6215 www.mountvernonwa.gov/ facilities/Facility/Details/4 Owned by the City of Mount Vernon, Hillcrest Lodge is a large log cabin located at Hillcrest Park in Mount Vernon. The lodge features an open floor plan, open ceilings with exposed beams, a fireplace, a large kitchen and a gated Japanese garden.

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Mystic Sea Charters Anacortes, 360-588-8000 www.mysticseacharters.com Have an intimate wedding on a beautiful charter Maplehurst Farm boat. Mystic Sea Charters owns and operates Mount Vernon, 360-708-0718 www.maplehurstweddings.com the 100-foot, 78-passenger M/V Mystic Sea and Maplehurst farm sits alongside the picturesque specializes in weddings and rehearsal dinners.

Skagit River in south Mount Vernon. The farm’s Ports of call: Anacortes and Langley depending six acres feature views of Mount Baker, a historic on time of year. mansion and arbor built in 1903, a 5,000 square Port of Anacortes Buildings Lafayette Gardens Anacortes, 360-299-1822 foot event barn, gardens, trees and a large Burlington, 360-421-3237 www.lafayettegardensevents.com grass field. Your guests will be in awe from the www.portofanacortes.com/ properties moment they enter the beautiful tree lined The beautiful grounds at Lafayette Gardens drive leading to your wedding venue. The farm The Transit Shed is ideal for large weddings have views of the Cascade foothills and span and receptions with a maximum capacity of rental includes a full kitchen and bridal suite two acres of mature landscape. There are 350. Site rental includes tables, chairs, a dance and accommodates up to 250 guests. several flower gardens, a fruit orchard, shade floor, two different stages and a PA system. garden and a large manicured field. The newly McIntyre Hall refurbished outbuilding accommodates up to The Seafarers’ Memorial Park Building Mount Vernon, 360-416-7622 150 people. seats up to 125 and includes tables and chairs. www.mcintyrehall.org 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.

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.

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.

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.

Moon Mountain Lodge Sedro-Woolley, 360-715-2119 www.moonmountainlodge.net Majestic Inn & Spa Anacortes, 360-299-1400 ext 104 Enjoy 20 secluded woodland acres with professionally designed gardens, meandering www.majesticinnandspa.com lawns, kitchen facilities and a cozy cabin perfect The beautifully restored Majestic Inn & Spa is located in the heart of downtown Anacortes. Its for the bridal party. Moon Mountain Lodge is wedding venues include the Majestic Ballroom, “dog friendly”, has a covered stage and dance floor, a couple of fire pits for the evening time the Rooftop Lounge and the Garden Courtyard. and plenty of spots for camping.

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The Skagit Casino Resort Bow, 360-724-0154 www.theskagit.com The Skagit Casino Resort offers full service events featuring catering with specialized menus, luxurious accommodations and 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 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.

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audio and lighting equipment. The venue has three rooms which can accommodate any size party ranging from 10-500.

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 to the Event Center with excellent sound system, a 1,200 square foot covered deck, full kitchen and dining room. Have your ceremony on Wedding Hill with views of the Cascade foothills, on the banks of Day Creek or the Fireside Room for a more intimate setting.

Thousand Trails Campgrounds Bow, 1-877-570-2267 www.thousandtrails.com/ washington/mount-vernon-rvcampground/events Thousand Trails offers a large, casual lodge nestled in a beautiful setting with mountains and rivers as your backdrop. A full kitchen, tables, chairs and other amenities are on site.

Camping, cabins and RV hookups are available for out of town guests.

Town of La Conner La Conner, 360-466-3125 www.townoflaconner.org/townfacilities.cfm La Conner Civic Garden Club is a vintage La Conner landmark originally built as a Grange Hall in 1875; it is listed on the National Historic Register. The building is located in the heart of La Conner on South Second Street and can accommodate approximately 75 guests.

Overlooking the channel, Maple Hall/Maple Center 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.

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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 bridegroom-to-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, doublering 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.

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Stanwood 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.

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offers an intimate, tranquil setting perfect for a romantic day. In colder months, indoor weddings are available next to the beach With easy access from Seattle, both Stanwood stone fireplace. The inn offers nine rooms for Wa-Walton Event Center at and Camano Island offer special wedding venues overnight guests.

Swinomish Casino & Lodge sure to match a variety of wedding styles and Anacortes, 360-588-3800 budgets. Located in Snohomish County between DeLack Estate swinomishcasinoandlodge.com Everett and Seattle, Stanwood has a small town Stanwood, 425-320-1611 delackestateweddingvenue.com The 9,000 square foot event center inside the feel and is known for its quiet neighborhoods Swinomish Casino & Lodge features vaulted and walkability. Camano Island is a large island The DeLack Estate resides on five beautiful ceilings, breathtaking views of the San in the Puget Sound, nestled between Whidbey parked out acres in the Lake Goodwin area of Juan Islands and Padilla Bay and an inviting Island and the mainland. Residents and tourists Stanwood. Picture your ceremony by cascading waterfalls under a cedar bridge and surrounded atmosphere that will accommodate 10 to 600 come to enjoy the stunning ocean views of by towering flowers. Your reception will dazzle guests with a variety of floor plans. This unique Saratoga Passage and the natural beauty and in a tent of hanging flowers and chandeliers venue is all inclusive; with Las Vegas style calm of island life. gaming, 94 luxury rooms, four spacious suites Some of the beautiful wedding venues located with banquet style seating for up to 150 people. and a hospitality suite perfect for bridal party in Stanwood and Camano Island: Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center preparation.

Stanwood, 360-629-3352 Camano Center www.sahs-fncc.org Whispering Firs Bed & Breakfast Camano Island, 360-387-0222 & Lodge Renting “The Floyd” for your wedding includes www.camanocenter.org Mount Vernon, 360-428-1990 Weddings at the Camano Center accommodate access to the first floor of a rehabilitated 110 www.whisperingfirs.com year old historic “western false front” public up to 200 guests. Rental includes event staff, Wooded seclusion, ponds, streams, flowers hall. The building has a newly attached service tables and chairs, lit private parking for your and breathtaking views of the San Juan Islands guests and more. annex with restrooms and an equipped serving and Olympic Mountains make for a beautiful kitchen. The room features beautiful hardwood wedding backdrop. The 3,000 square foot deck Camano Country Club floors and can seat up to 160 guests in banquet is a popular choice for outdoor ceremonies with Camano Island, 360-387-1655 style. seating for 150 plus guests. The lodge, with its The Camano County Club offers a waterfront Four Springs Lake Preserve massive stone fireplace, seats up to 125 guests clubhouse ideal for weddings, receptions or Camano Island, 360-387-1418 parties. and is ideal for cold weather weddings or as a www.fourspringshouse.com backup on a rainy day. A full range of catering is Camano Island Inn Nestled in a 50-acre nature preserve on Camano available on-site.

Camano Island, 360-387-0783 Island, Four Springs House offers a beautiful, www.camanoislandinn.com peaceful retreat setting for your wedding and Breathtaking views of the Puget Sound and reception. Larger parties can be accommodated groomed gardens provide a beautiful backdrop outside by the lake, while more intimate for your wedding. The Camano Island Inn weddings may be held indoors. Rental includes tables and chairs for up to 135 guests. cooking facilities and a covered eating area with tables, benches and restroom facilities. The park also features a bandstand located in a natural amphitheater.

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Lake Goodwin Community Club Stanwood, 360-652-9786 www.lakegoodwincc.org The Lake Goodwin Community Club can accommodate large groups of up to 250 banquet style. Rental includes access to a large kitchen, dance floor, raised stage area, paved parking lot and a cozy river stone fireplace.

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Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon Stanwood, 425-737-5144 or 360629-6500 www.locobillys.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. Rental price varies according to your desired day and time and whether you will use the DJ sound system, stage, etc.

Stillaguamish Grange Hall Stanwood, 360-629-4602 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 ample guest parking, a full kitchen, tables and chairs, a hardwood auditorium with stage and a back room for bridal dressing.

The Center for Wooden Boats Camano Island, 360-387-9361 www.cwb.org/locations/camabeach/ For a more unusual setting, consider The Center for Wooden Boats at Cama Beach State Park. Set in a spectacular 433-acre waterfront location against a forested backdrop, it is connected by a mile-long trail to Camano Island State Park and a 134-acre camping park.

The Finery Camano Island, 425-760-9487 www.thefineryoncamano.com The Finery offers an intimate outdoor wedding venue nestled on a secluded five-acres perfect for elopements or small weddings. Owner Kim Nowell specializes in creative, illustrative wedding photography.

Tyee Farms Camano Island, contact form on website www.tyeefarms.com Tyee Farms is a beautiful outdoor wedding destination on Camano Island. The venue is built on ten 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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