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TABLE OF CONTENTS Continued on page 6
PLANNING TIPS: 10 Do’s and Don’ts
from the Experts 14 How to Guarantee
a Great Guest Experience TRENDING: 18 Wedding Colors 24 Things We Like 66 The Cheese Course
PLANNING: 21 Big Wedding
Not Your Style? PLANNING TIPS: 28 Selecting Bridesmaid Attire
INSPIRATION: 30 A Bride and Her Tribe
FIND YOUR VENUE:
40 Destination
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Continued from page 4 REAL WEDDINGS: 48 Clarissa & Tom 53 Alona & Jordan 56 Charlotte & Tracy 60 Monique & Jay 68 Evelyn & Francisco 72 Cambre & Jesse 76 Bernadette & Chris 80 Whitney & Jim
REAL EVENTS: 87 Tacoma Arts Live
IN EVERY ISSUE: 4 In this Issue 9 From the Publisher 93 Directory of Resources PHOTO: SOUTH SOUND WEDDINGS PHOTOGRAPHY. DECOR: CHLOE MOSEY EVENTS (CME). FLORIST: LAKE FARM FLORALS. FROM “SOMETHING BLUE,” PAGE 18.
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FROM THE PUBLISHER:
JOY! THAT IS WHAT THIS CRAZY wedding industry
is about — creating joy, celebrating joy, and making memories that bring back joy later on in life. Our team embraces the journey of creating South Sound Wedding and Event Magazine as well as the South Sound Wedding Shows and our joy seeps into everything we present. This season of planning your big day should be a joyful one. If it isn’t, take a moment to ask why. Is it becoming too stressful? Are the demands and needs of the families becoming too much? Are the pieces not coming together as you had hoped? Then consider how you can whatever is stealing your joy and refocus on why you are getting married and what excites you about your wedding. Like Marie Kondo says in organizing your home, “If it doesn’t spark joy, get rid of it!” Are 10 bridesmaids stealing your joy? Ditch ’em. It’s your wedding. As a couple, decide what brings you joy and stick with that! We hope you find joy in the planning of your wedding. Our team is delighted to showcase the absolute best vendors of the south sound region at our annual South Sound Wedding Shows (www.southsoundweddingshows.com) so join us! We have filled the pages of the magazine with fabulous vendor highlights and inspiration and will continue to share throughout the year on our website at www.weddingandeventmagazine.com as well as our social media pages. Let us help you create joyful memories to take with you in your lifetime of happiness. We wish you joy on your journey and many blessings to you as you plan your big day!
Cheers!
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Pictured at South Sound Wedding Show — Puyallup, 2019.
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INTRO & TAKEAWAYS BY NADINE KOHLER, SOUTH SOUND WEDDING & EVENT MAGAZINE PHOTOGRAPHY BY FIRSTLIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY
AVOIDING THE PITFALLS OF WEDDING PLANNING and coming up with the best
ideas can be challenging when preparing for your big day. Getting advice from your married friends can be helpful, but let’s get real. They have a very limited view of what works and what doesn’t. Our wedding experts see the good, the bad, and the ugly year-round and can share some seriously valuable do’s and don’ts. We asked some of our best local wedding and event experts to chime in on a few fun questions for wedding planning. Here is what they had to say:
1. What is the first thing you recommend a couple do when planning their wedding? AS A WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER you’d likely expect the answer, “hire a good
photographer,” but having been to hundreds of weddings the thing that I have seen over and over that helps the most is having a wedding planner. A good planner will help reduce stress levels, keep things organized for you, make sure things flow on your wedding day and take care of any lest second issues, allowing you to focus on your love and all of the little amazing moments on your wedding day. — Kier, Firstlight Photography MAKE A SERIOUS BUDGET, not a vague “we want to keep everything as cheap as
possible” plan. We all know you want to save money on your wedding but think about where you are OK spending more money and what is NOT as important to you. What are the core things you want the best quality out of? Are you a foodie and not willing to sacrifice on the hors d’oeuvres grazing station? Then maybe embossed invitations get the boot! — Tara, Specialty Floral Design HIRE A WEDDING PLANNER! This will make any couple’s life a lot easier and stress-
free when it comes to planning their big day.
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— Lori, Elegant Affairs
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PLANNING TIPS | Do’s and Don’ts from the Experts
2. What is the biggest mistake you see couples make on the DAY of their wedding? NOT EATING A PROPER BREAKFAST or lunch before the wedding and not drinking
enough water (especially on hot days). Snacks are so important during the day too. — Lori, Elegant Affairs TRYING TO MANAGE TOO MUCH of the event coordination themselves or committing
their time the night before or morning of the wedding to last minute DIY projects. Thinking you might whip out a reception playlist or create five bouquets, seven boutonnieres, and two wrist corsages before heading to the salon for hair and makeup? DON’T DO IT. Get a planner! Can’t afford a full wedding coordinator? How about a day-of coordinator? — Courtney, Weddings With Joy
3. Are wedding garters still in style? BRIDES DON’T SEEM TO BE planning for this anymore, but yet they often receive one
as a gift (hint, hint bridesmaids).
— Courtney, Weddings With Joy
GARTERS, LIKE ALL TRADITIONS, are always in style for those who love them. I
encourage couples in adapting the traditions and crafting new options that are meaningful to them. We talk about some of these in our consultation so that on the day of their wedding I can capture those amazing moments that will last a lifetime. — Kier, Firstlight Photography
4. Wedding favors… yay or nay? NAY. ALTHOUGH I AM NOT A FAN of wedding favors, the best favor I saw in 2019
was homemade jams and honeys. It was a great way to showcase how talented your family and friends are with their tasty treats. — Lori, Elegant Affairs I’VE SEEN MANY WELL-INTENDED wedding favors that end up not even being taken
home. When people choose to have a photo booth at their wedding it gives your guests a great way to have interactive experiences. An added benefit is the couple gets to see all of the photos and get a behind the scenes look at what was going on during the reception. — Kier, Firstlight Photography
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5. Big NO-NOs for wedding planning: NOT HAVING A SEATING CHART. Trust me when I say a seating chart will save your
life and your wallet!
— Lori, Elegant Affairs
DON’T TELL YOUR FLORIST YOU WANT ALL GREENERY for your florals because you
think it is the cheapest. Trust the experts! Tell your florist what you love and be open to the expert helping you select the best options for the season and for the price. — Tara, Specialty Floral Design FORGET THE BIG PARTY AT THE BRIDAL DRESS APPOINTMENT! Big groups come
with big opinions. We recommend you bring only a few people whose opinions you value the most. We’ve found the more people who attend the appointment, the more challenging it is, since it’s easier to lose focus on what is important to you. Remember, this is about YOUR big day! — Courtney, Weddings With Joy
Takeaways:
TALK TO A WEDDING PLANNER. A first meeting can’t hurt and may just save you
from a lot of stress and overspending. Your budget is important, but experienced wedding professionals can help you work within your budget and save in ways you wouldn’t even know! IF YOU ARE PLANNING SOME DIY PROJECTS for your big day, just make sure you do
it long BEFORE the big day arrives. Make it about the journey and don’t cram it in at the end thinking it will make your event better. PLAN TRADITIONS THAT MEAN SOMETHING TO YOU, OR CREATE A NEW ONE
because you can. IT IS YOUR DAY! HAVE A LOVELY FAVOR you truly want guests to take home? Great! Otherwise,
think about putting those dollars into making memories that they can take home instead. OUR BIGGEST TAKEAWAY? Find wedding professionals you love and then TRUST
THE EXPERTS. They’ve got your back!
Lori Losee, Owner + Senior Planner elegantaffairswa.com
Kier Smith, Photographer firstlight-photography.com
Tara (last name?), (designation) specialtyfloraldesign.com
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GreatGuest
PLANNING TIPS: HOW TO GUARANTEE A
EXPERIENCE
ARTICLE BY OLIVIA SLOAN, OLIVIA SLOAN EVENTS PHOTOGRAPHY BY MOMENTS PHOTO STUDIO
“Your wedding was so fun!” “Your wedding was the best I’ve ever attended!” “I don’t know how anyone can top that!” LET’S BE HONEST — you want people
to say that your wedding was a great experience. You put so much effort into your wedding day because it is one of the most important days of your life. It’s a day that you’ll look back on for years to come. If you do it right, your guests will also rave about it for years. Your wedding guests make a huge impact on the experience and memories. Ultimately, if your guests have a great time — it truly makes for the most memorable experience for the couple as well. The good news is it’s really quite simple to guarantee a great guest experience. Some of it may seem obvious, but unfortunately can be easily overlooked by couples as they plan out their perfect day. Let’s jump right in on how to guarantee a great experience for your wedding guests:
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1. SET EXPECTATIONS WITH CLEAR COMMUNICATION
The most important communication you’ll provide to your guests is long before your wedding day with your save-the-date, wedding website, and invitation. Not only do these tools help to set the tone for the style of your wedding and how casual or formal it will be, these are also crucial opportunities to communicate details to your guests. This information will set them, and ultimately you, up for success. So, what should you communicate and where? First, your save-the-date is sharing the date and location so guests know if they’ll need to plan for travel and give them a chance to clear their schedule. Your save-the-date is a great place to include the URL for your wedding website. Your wedding website should include wedding day details
(everything that is on your invitation), hotel accommodations, travel and transportation information, registry, and some opt to use the online RSVP function, including collection of meal requests. Wedding website are not as formal as the snail mail components, so it’s a good place to spell out details and provide information that won’t be found elsewhere. For example, if parking is limited at your venue, this is where you’ll encourage guests to use the complimentary shuttle from the hotel. This is also where you could share information about other weddingrelated events (assuming all are invited), or details on attire. Guests will benefit greatly from knowing these details in advance so they can plan ahead and know how to properly prepare. While wedding websites can be a terrific tool for sharing information, don’t count on everyone seeing it. You still need to include the most important details in the SOUTH SOUND WEDDING & EVENT MAGAZINE
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PLANNING TIPS | Great Guest Experience invitation. The information can be on the invitation itself or an additional insert, which will depend mainly on the formality of your wedding and how closely you wish to follow invitation etiquette. Beyond the obvious information such as date, time, location, and RSVP, you’ll also want to include information for attire, meal selections (including accommodation of dietary restrictions), and travel and transportation information, if applicable. Weddings vary greatly these days, so your guests will appreciate a heads up that the ceremony will be held in the grass or sand, that you plan to “dance under the stars” at the reception (aka, bring a coat), or that they can request a gluten-free, vegan meal on their RSVP card. 2. PRIORITIZE YOUR GUESTS’ COMFORT
This item is probably the most overlooked during the planning process, but makes the biggest impact. Your wedding guests won’t be able to focus on fun and have a good time if they’re not comfortable. Think of your guests most basic needs and how you will meet them before getting into anything fancy or cute. This means food, shelter, restrooms, temperature… you get the idea. Let’s start with the venue. There are few things more miserable than a venue that is too small for the number of guests. If you absolutely have your heart set on a venue with a maximum capacity of 100 guests, but had planned to invite 200 — you either need to cut your guest list or find another venue. It’s a tough pill to swallow, but don’t make the mistake of thinking “we can make it work”. Your future self will thank you when you select a venue that is the appropriate size for your guest count. If guests feel squeezed in, either at their table or in the venue itself, they’re less likely to stick around and enjoy the day and instead might be eyeing the exits. Also on the topic of venue, consider how much your guests will be exposed to the elements. If you have a completely 16
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indoor venue with air conditioning and/ or heat, then this is an easy item to check off your list. However, if you are planning an outdoor ceremony or reception, you’ll need a weather contingency plan and will want to think about how to help guests stay cool or warm, depending on the weather, or if you should move it indoors. How unfortunate would it be if no one is able to focus on the bride’s grand entrance if all they can think about is how hot they are baking in the sun at your outdoor ceremony? If you’re worried about heat at your outdoor wedding, you can use tenting for shade, provide fans that double as ceremony programs, and have cold water and beverages easily accessible. Guests may also appreciate access to bug spray or sunscreen if necessary for the location. If you’re set on an outdoor ceremony or reception but are concerned about cold or rain (which is very likely in the Pacific Northwest) use a tent, heaters, provide wraps, blankets, and/ or umbrellas, and even consider serving a warm beverage like hot chocolate or apple cider upon arrival! This is where the clear communication (see previous section) is so critical. Guests will be more comfortable if they know to prepare for the elements and, if they’re comfortable, they are more likely to have fun and be able to enjoy your wedding. Next, on to food and beverage. What you are serving your guests is just as important as when. Think about the timing of your ceremony and reception, and how long guests will have to wait to eat. If you have a long break between the ceremony and dinner service, you will want to provide appetizers to avoid “hangry” guests. In general, it is a good idea to have something available for your guests to snack on, and especially when alcohol is being served. Also on the topic of food and beverage is dietary restrictions. They are so common these days that your guests’ dietary restrictions really should be considered and included in your menu planning. Again, with clear communication in
advance, it will put your guests with dietary restrictions at ease to know that they will be able to eat at your wedding. There are many options for how to accommodate these needs, and the best approach is to talk to your caterer to get their recommendations. If you’re serving buffet style, it may be as simple as ensuring all items are properly labeled and guests with varying restrictions can all eat a good meal from the buffet, or your caterer may provide individually plated meals. Regardless, don’t miss this opportunity to take the best care of your guests and ensure that they have a great experience. Finally, the timing and flow of your wedding day is so important. This may seem like an odd item to put under the category of your guests’ comfort, but hear me out. If your guests feel like they are waiting or sitting around too much, they may get bored, impatient, or frustrated. Yes, the day is all about you as the couple getting married, but your guests have taken the time and effort to come celebrate with you. There are obvious items like the ceremony starting on time, but there are other schedule intricacies that will impact the overall feel and experience of your wedding, especially the reception. As with considering the timing of food service, you’ll also want to consider the timing of your reception and how that is communicated to guests. This is where working with a great DJ/band/ emcee and experienced wedding planner will save the day and ensure that your reception flows flawlessly. For example, if you want to get the party started and let your guests cut loose on the dancefloor as soon as possible, you’ll want to do toasts, first dance, cake cutting, and so on towards the beginning of your reception so you don’t have to stop the momentum of the party once it gets going. However, if you and your guests are the more relaxed type and not into dancing, you might opt to spread the activities out a bit more and include other options for guests to enjoy. 3. SURPRISE AND DELIGHT! Now comes the fun part! Think of ways SOUTH SOUND WEDDING & EVENT MAGAZINE
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to surprise and delight your guests. This a live painting, or interactive food or is where you get to elevate your guests’ dessert stations. experience and ensure that your wedding is the one they talk about for years to come. 5. Play — everyone loves games. They can be set up in a specific area, or something This doesn’t need to cost a lot, it just on the guest tables (bonus - it can help requires some thought and personal break the ice if they’re seated with touches. It’s completely dependent on people they don’t know). your individual styles and personalities, as well as the design and vibe of your 6. Always prepared — put baskets in the wedding, but here are a few examples: restroom, stocked with everything your guests might need but forgot to bring. 1. Welcome gift at the hotel — for anyone staying in your room block. It’s 7. Give the kids some entertainment — a nice extra touch to say thank you for activity bags or a place where kids are coming. free to run and play would be much appreciated by your younger guests, and 2. But first, drinks — Provide a welcome even more so by their parents! cocktail at your ceremony. If it’s hot, even a nice infused water would go a long 8. Surprise entertainment — way in creating a great first impression. You probably can’t get Maroon 5 to perform at your wedding, 3. A fun first dance — Mixing things up but a surprise performance either with the bridal party included or a from some local talent is sure choreographed dance, guests are sure to to wow your guests. remember your first dance. 9. Midnight snack — Serve 4. Be interactive — Something for guests your favorite snack after to do besides dancing like a photo booth, dinner is served and the cake SOUTH SOUND WEDDING & EVENT MAGAZINE
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has been cut. Guests will love an extra snack and it breaks from the norm. 10. A fun send-off — whether it’s sparklers,
bubbles, fireworks, or something completely different, your guests will like being a part of your send-off and it’s a high point to close out the night Hopefully that helps you to brainstorm some fun surprises for your guests that will make it stand out from any other wedding they attend. The most important part is that it’s personal to you Ultimately, if your guests are having a great time, you will too - and you’ll be thankful for the incredible memories made with your nearest and dearest on your wedding day. Olivia Sloan more text to go here to describe more text in this space to describe more text to describe
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TRENDING: WEDDING COLORS
SomethingBlue
STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY BY ENCHANTED MEMORIES PHOTOGRAPHY TABLETOP PHOTOGRAPHY BY SOUTH SOUND WEDDINGS PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATIONS INCLUDE PIECES TO PEACES WAREHOUSE STUDIO DESIGN & FLORALS BY SPECIALTY FLORAL DESIGN, CME (CHLOE MOSEY EVENTS), & LAKE FARM FLORALS WEDDING CAKE BY STEPHANIE FLOTH, TRUFFLES CAKERY DRESS PROVIDED BY WEDDINGS WITH JOY INVITATIONS BY IMPRESS INK COLORS BY PANTONE
SHADES OF BLUE ARE IN TREND for
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a Dusty Blue, Icy Morn, or the Pantone COLOR of 2020, Classic Blue. Pair it with a light and airy neutral like a shade of light pink or ivory.
Want a bold pop of color? Try a bright pink or golden honey color
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BASE COLORS
NEUTRALS
POP OF COLOR
Dusty Blue
Rose Quartz
Samoan Sun
PANTONE 13-1520 TBG A gentle pink hue — the actual stone “Rose Quartz” is a symbol of unconditional love. How perfect!
PANTONE 16-4010 A muted and soft blue shade.
Icy Morn
PANTONE 13-5306 Icy Morn has a green undertone, but still soft and light.
Pearled Ivory
PANTONE 11-0907 TCX A light and elegant neutral cream with a pearl-like shimmer.
Classic Blue
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PANTONE 14-0851 TCX This medium golden orange will bring warmth to your color pallet.
Honeysuckle
PANTONE 17-1564 A vibrant and energetic hue of coral red.
Wild Orchid
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PLANNING: BIG WEDDING
Not yourStyle?
THE MENTION OF A TRADITIONAL
wedding probably conjures images of black ties and tuxedos, formal five course dinners, entertaining 150 guests or more, and coordinating a dozen wedding vendors. If the sound of that makes your social anxiety shriek in horror, don’t fear, there is a hidden gem right in the South Sound, built and designed to relieve that anxiety, lift the stress, and provide you with what you are looking for; an intimate, warm, romantic spot to share your vows with your true love and those nearest and dearest to you both. SOUTH SOUND WEDDING & EVENT MAGAZINE
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEPHANIE JOHNSON, VIBRANT LENS PHOTOGRAPHY
The Swantown Inn & Spa, located just outside downtown Olympia has been hosting weddings for over 20 years. The Inn is a Queen Anne / Eastlake Victorian mansion, on the state and city Historic Registry. Within walking distance to downtown but tucked away on a corner in Eastside neighborhood, its own little oasis of time gone by. The current owners Casey & Nathan are celebrating their 15th year of ownership and have added on the Grand Victorian Ballroom to better serve their wedding couples and guests. It features the same charm as the historic
portion of the inn, but designed in a way to maximize the space and the modern conveniences that others may not think of. But what makes this venue special over any other venue space, besides the ambiance? They have everything, or know where to get it. Why track down rentals, pick them up, and then have to worry about making sure you have all the plates, table linens, etc., at the end of your big day, and then get them back to the rental company? Swantown Inn and Spa has several packages to choose from; their all-inclusive package, weddingandeventmagazine.com |
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PLANNING | Big Wedding Not Your Style?
designed so you don’t have to worry or stress about anything or you can go ala carte, choosing all of your own vendors and wedding related services. There are also options in-between. Whether you hold an intimate wedding and reception for sixty, or a tiny elopement for two, this Bed & Breakfast provides stress-free options that will appeal to most couples.
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Regrets from your wedding are a real thing, but what do couples look back on and regret? Stressing over details that in the grand scheme of things aren’t going to matter. Casey gives this piece of advice, “Focus on what is important- getting married. If at the end of the day if you are married to your love, it’s a success. No one is going to know the flower girl walked too early, or that you forgot the
candied almonds, or even what the cake looked like, but they will remember the look of love in your eyes as you got married and that they were there to share it.” Don’t get me wrong, a DIY wedding sounds fun. Who doesn’t like arts & crafts? But it is a lot more work than many think going into it. It isn’t just before the wedding, it is the day of the wedding, transporting, setting up all the items you worked so hard on, but then packing them all up at the end too. And then what do you do with it all? It’s a lot of extra work and invariably someone misses out on enjoying the preparations and the wedding itself. Casey and Nathan even had a mother of the bride miss the ceremony once because she was in charge of setting up the reception and between that, family photos and helping get her daughter ready, she missed the entire thing. So while it sounds fun, and Pinterest rabbit holes run deep, the Swantown Inn and Spa already has beautiful surroundings, and many accessories to personalize your wedding without the stress. Your wedding is a big day, you want everyone to be able to relax and enjoy it! SOUTH SOUND WEDDING & EVENT MAGAZINE
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After all these years of providing wedding services what do Nathan and Casey think the top things wedding couples forget about the Swantown Inn and spa as a venue? First, they are a bed and breakfast primarily so they have guest rooms, if you have guests coming in from out of town, why not have them stay at the venue? Casey and Nathan can point out things to do in town, and keep them occupied, freeing you from feeling like you need to entertain them. Maybe you are from out of town yourself. Treat yourself to a few extra days at the inn. It will be one less thing to worry about the day of; you’ll already be checked in, no need to move accommodations. Second, weddings are exhausting. By the end of the day, you are tired, your feet hurt, you are often hungry, and you just want to collapse into bed. Do just that. Then stay at the inn for a day or two after your wedding and turn it into a mini honeymoon. Wake every day to a hot three course breakfast, take advantage of the massage services in the on-site spa, and relax, decompress, and enjoy being together as a married couple. Even if you live close by, play tourist in your own city. You won’t regret it. Nathan and Casey Allan, the owners and innkeepers of Swantown Inn & Spa, an Olympia Bed & Breakfast retreat are passionate about making your event and your stay memorable and comfortable. Their breakfast menu is ever-changing, their knowledge of the area extensive, and they have a wealth of experience in hosting and producing intimate and lovely events. If a small boutique-style and intimate wedding is what you dream of, be sure to contact and tour Swantown Inn. They will take the stress right out of planning your big day and remind you that it isn’t the size of your wedding that counts, it’s the love in your heart. Visit www.swantowninn.com for more details or follow them on social media. facebook.com/swantown twitter.com/swantowninn instagram.com/swantowninn SOUTH SOUND WEDDING & EVENT MAGAZINE
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Things We Like
TRENDING:
SHOWSTOPPING HEAD TABLE VENUE: THE REALM PHOTOGRAPHY: TASHA OWEN PHOTOGRAPHY FLORALS & DÉCOR: ALISA MAZZIOTTI/ENCHANTED WHIMSY DESIGN
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WEDDING COLOR SMOKE BOMBS PHOTOGRAPHY: IMAGES BY BRANT PHOTOGRAPHY SMOKE BOMBS: SHIPPEDYESTERDAY.COM
TEENY TINY TISSUES
DRESSED FOR A PARTY MOBILE BAR
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VENDOR: CACTUS CANTINA MOBILE BAR
CEREMONY TISSUES: HOBBY LOBBY
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PETALS FOR TOSSING
BIBLE GUEST BOOK
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BridesmaidAttire
PLANNING TIPS: SELECTING
BY LORI LOSEE, ELEGANT AFFAIRS
JACQUELYN PORTOLESE PHOTOGRAPHY
DECIDING HOW TO OUTFIT your bridesmaids is difficult, especially when you have a
group of ladies with differing opinions and body shapes. Before stepping foot into any store, start researching dresses, start a Pinterest board, and even consult your bridesmaids. However, at the end of the day this is your wedding, and you get the final say.
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HELPFUL HINTS WHEN SHOPPING FOR THE PERFECT BRIDESMAID DRESSES: n
Shop early to allow for ordering and alterations. Select a color palette/pattern. n Consider the time of season/venue and time of wedding. n Have all measurements done professionally and have all those numbers prior to ordering. n Make sure the dresses complement your wedding dress. n Talk about a realistic dress budget with all of your maids. n Take your bridesmaids shopping so you can see what dresses look like on everyone. n
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Allow your bridesmaids to choose their own dress so they feel comfortable and confident on your wedding day. Select a color/length/fabric/style and let your bridesmaids shop! Lori Losee is the Owner + Senior Planner with Elegant Affairs, which is based in Lakewood, WA. Elegant Affairs is a wedding + event design company founded in 2005. weddingandeventmagazine.com |
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PHOTOGRAPHY: SOUTH SOUND WEDDINGS PHOTOGRAPHY HAIR & MAKEUP: ROSE & CROWN SALON APPAREL PROVIDED BY: WEDDINGS WITH JOY • AZAZIE • ADORNED WITH GRACE JEWELRY: THIRD WISH STUDIOS VENUE: DES MOINES BEACH PARK EVENT CENTER MOBILE BAR: CACTUS CANTINA TABLE SCAPE DESIGN: CHLOE MOSEY EVENTS (CME)
FLORIST OPPOSITE PAGE: ELLE’S FLORAL INGENUITY. FLORIST THIS PAGE: SPECIALTY FLORAL DESIGN
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FLORIST THIS PAGE: SPECIALTY FLORAL DESIGN. FLORIST OPPOSITE PAGE: TOP & BOTTOM LEFT, ELLE’S FLORAL INGENUITY. RIGHT, SPECIALTY FLORAL DESIGN.
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FLORIST TOP: ELLE’S FLORAL INGENUITY. FLORIST LEFT: LAKE FARM FLORALS. FLORIST RIGHT MIDDLE: ELLE’S FLORAL INGENUITY. FLORIST BOTTOM RIGHT: NAME HERE.
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FLORIST: ELLE’S FLORAL INGENUITY.
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GOWN OPPOSITE PAGE: ADORNED IN GRACE. FLORIST OPPOSITE PAGE: LAKE FARM FLORALS. THIS PAGE BOTTOM LEFT FLORIST: SPECIALTY FLORAL DESIGN. TOP RIGHT FLORIST: ELLE’S FLORAL INGENUITY.
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FIND YOUR VENUE: DESTINATION
South PugetSound
FIND THE RIGHT SIZE VENUE SMALL: 80 PEOPLE or less MEDIUM: 80-200 PEOPLE LARGE: OVER 200 PEOPLE
VENUE:
The Five2Five Wedding & Event Venue CITY: Buckley
• COUNTY: Pierce
SIZE: medium WEBSITE:
thefive2five.com THE FIVE2FIVE WEDDING & EVENT VENUE provides the perfect blend of
rustic surroundings and refined details for your special event. A spacious yet intimate setting for an indoor or outdoor wedding or celebration, this gorgeous venue can accommodate you year-round. Filled with versatile amenities and beautiful custom finishes, the cozy indoor hall features a stunning floor-to-ceiling river rock fireplace along with a picturesque Juliet balcony. The two-acre grounds offer ideal outdoor entertaining spaces with a large patio, lovely arbor, and gas firepit. And your wedding party will enjoy the elegant Bridal Suite secluded cottage where they can enjoy darts and horseshoes. At The Five2Five, you can have your dream wedding for everyone to enjoy, complete with magnificent photo opportunities throughout the property!. CLOSEST ACCOMMODATIONS: Econo Lodge (Buckley) & Holiday Inn Express (Sumner) PHOTOS: JASON CORNERFORD PHOTOGRAPHY
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VENUE:
Foss Waterway Seaport • CITY: Tacoma • COUNTY: Pierce SIZE: large
• WEBSITE: fosswaterwayseaport.org
ELEVATE YOUR EVENT with an unforgettable level of style at Foss Waterway Seaport on the Tacoma
waterfront. With a historic working boat shop, dozens of exhibits tracing the rich maritime history of the Puget Sound region, and a marine education center focused on marine life and conservation, this is an acclaimed maritime museum and unparalleled event space. CLOSEST ACCOMMODATIONS: Hotel Murano & The Silver Cloud Inn PHOTOS: JOSHUA RAINEY PHOTOGRAPHY
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FIND YOUR VENUE | Destination South Puget Sound
VENUE:
Weddings at Seabrook
CITY: Pacific
Beach • COUNTY: Grays Harbor SIZE: medium WEBSITE:
seabrookwa.com/weddings COUPLES CAN ACCOMMODATE up to 120 guests at
this coastal venue. The Nantucket-style Town Hall features a great hall, a carpeted mezzanine, a gray driftwood floor, exposed beams, high windows and a 30-foot vaulted ceiling. It also boasts a lower level, commercial kitchen & catering, full bar and audio/ visual system. It’s perfect for both your ceremony and reception. Right outside the entrance is a grassy lawn which can be used for lawn games or photo opportunities. The exterior features a steep, pitched chapel roof, a bell tower, white clapboard siding and classic columns. If you prefer an outdoor ceremony, there are three sites to choose from, each with white padded folding chairs for your guests. CLOSEST ACCOMMODATIONS: Seabrook Vacation Rentals PHOTOS: TASHA KLONIUS PHOTOGRAPHY AND DESIGN CO.
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VENUE:
Hands on Children’s Museum
CITY: Olympia
• COUNTY: Thurston
SIZE: large WEBSITE: hocm.org
DELIGHT YOUR GUESTS with the wonders of childhood at
the Hands On Children’s Museum, located on Olympia’s beautiful East Bay waterfront. The Northwest’s awardwinning children’s museum is a magical setting for couples seeking a uniquely whimsical venue. Enjoy waterfront views and a half-acre Outdoor Discovery Center where guests can dance and play under the stars. Eight beautiful and spacious galleries filled with more than 150 hands-on exhibits provide amazing photo backdrops and will excite guests of all ages. The stunning state-of-the-art “green building” offers a variety of fun and flexible spaces for groups of 50 to 500 plus. CLOSEST ACCOMMODATIONS: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Olympia BUILDING PHOTO: PHOTO © BILLY HUSTACE PHOTOGRAPHY COUPLE PHOTO: COURTESY OF PETER MAHAR
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FIND YOUR VENUE | Destination South Puget Sound
VENUE: CITY: Tacoma
The Press Room
• COUNTY: Pierce •
SIZE: medium
WEBSITE:
pressroomevents.com THE PRESS ROOM is the most exciting new venue in Tacoma. The
interior is very rustic urban. Being the site of the former Tacoma News Tribune from the early 1900s mid 1970s, many of the original features of the building have been repurposed and used in the remodeling of the space. Great 2 level design with lots of fun spaces to explore. This unique venue in the heart of Tacoma is just steps from the new McMenamins Elk Temple, and within blocks of theaters, pubs, and the Tacoma Thea Foss Waterfront. CLOSEST ACCOMMODATIONS: McMenamins Elk Temple or Hotel Murano PHOTOS PROVIDED BY THE PRESS ROOM
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VENUE:
The Sanders Estate owned by Blue Ribbon Cooking CITY: Kent SIZE: large
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WEBSITE: sandersestate.com
THE SANDERS ESTATE IS A WONDERFUL VENUE located just 30 minutes south of
Downtown Seattle. This private estate is nestled among beautiful gardens, a lake, orchard, and 35 acres of lush property. Your wedding is bound to be a vision of peace and natural awe when celebrating at the Sanders Estate. The vast grounds are the perfect site for an outdoor wedding ceremony. You can wed by the terrace and then get lost with your newlywed along the winding trails. This picturesque site is bound to inspire all your guests to let loose while enjoying an evening of romance. The craftsman-style mansion is a great backdrop for your celebration and can house both the bride and groom’s parties prior to the festivities. A large tent set up by the lake — which features a fountain — is perfect for an evening of dining and dancing. The natural surroundings are enchanting, and the tent interior can be styled with a luxurious flare for your reception. At the Sanders Estate, your wedding day will be filled with joy and ease. CLOSEST ACCOMMODATIONS:
Cedarbrook Lodge PHOTO ABOVE: LADY AND GENT PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTO LEFT: MICHELLE J PHOTOGRAPHY
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FIND YOUR VENUE | Destination South Puget Sound
VENUE: CITY: Puyallup
The Historic Farmhouse 14
(Historic town of McMillan) • COUNTY: Pierce
SIZE: large
• WEBSITE: thehistoricfarmhouse14.com
THE HISTORIC FARMHOUSE 14 is a cozy family farmhouse built in 1903 by a pioneer
farmer for his family located in the Puyallup Valley, surrounded by an organic working farm. The area is picturesque with romantic walkways, lush mature tree umbrellas, and a partial view of Mount Rainier. This venue has all the charm and history to make your event one-of-a-kind. The grounds are perfect for outdoor ceremonies, receptions, and other events. Stunning backdrops can be found throughout the grounds like the views of the orchard or cozy firepit. This is both a beautiful and relaxing atmosphere where the staff are excited to make your day memorable and enjoyable! CLOSEST ACCOMMODATIONS: Hampton Inn and Suites or Fairfield Inn and Suites PHOTOS PROVIDED BY THE HISTORIC FARMHOUSE 14
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VENUE:
Little Creek Casino Resort
CITY: Shelton
• COUNTY: Mason
SIZE: medium WEBSITE:
little-creek.com AT LITTLE CREEK CASINO RESORT you’ll find everything you
need to make your stay in the South Sound as exciting and relaxing as possible. Enjoy a wide array of Vegas-style gaming opportunities or pick from unforgettable amenities like the luxurious Seven Inlets Spa and award-winning Salish Cliffs Golf Club. Complement your experience with fabulous food and entertainment options. They are confident that your stay will exceed expectations. CLOSEST ACCOMMODATIONS: Little Creek Casino Resort PHOTOS PROVIDED BY LITTLE CREEK CASINO RESORT
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Heritage-Infused Wedding Design:
Clarissa Tom AND
EATONVILLE, WA
SUBMITTED BY LORI LOSEE, ELEGANT AFFAIRS
WE LOVE DESIGNING A WEDDING WITH
personal and meaningful touches! For Clarissa and Tom, we used rectangle tables lined with greenery and Ginger jars, a nod to the bride’s Norwegian background. To recognize the groom’s heritage, we used Polish jars containing beautiful white florals and foliage. Besides the reception design, we loved what Shane from Oak + Fig Floral created for the ceremony. The arbor creation was a last-minute change as the venue was able to move their arbor and Shane created this beautiful floral hoop. The rug from Yay! Parties & Co. was the perfect accent piece to add a pop of blue. 48
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I personally love when brides go traditional with a blusher veil. I love how dramatic and romantic it looks, and Clarissa was the true definition of bridal beauty. This day was so much fun and the weather could not have been better for guests to enjoy lawn games and dance the night away to the Blue Wave Band. When a reception starts with a vodka shot escort card, you know you are going to have an amazing time!
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VENDOR CREDITS WEDDING PLANNER
Elegant Affairs
PHOTOGRAPHER
Melissa Kilner Photography VIDEOGRAPHER
Munaco Pictures FLORIST
Oak + Fig Floral RENTALS
Cort Party Rental Yay! Parties & Co. Royal Restrooms VENUE
The Woodsman CATERING
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Farm Fresh Meets Chic Wedding:
Alona Jordan AND
AUBURN, WA
SUBMITTED BY ANGELA TALMO, BLUE RIBBON COOKING & THE SANDERS ESTATE
ALONA
AND
JORDON’S
WEDDING
at Sanders Estate was the perfect combination of stylized and personalized. The couple had a vision they wanted to execute and were sure to focus only on what was truly important to them. The décor throughout the space had bold aesthetic accents that really caught everyone’s eye. The ceremony aisle was fully covered in cream petals that gave the illusion the bride was walking on clouds. The dining and accent tables had a variety of oversized lanterns and centerpieces uniquely filled with hydrangea, curly willow, and magnolia leaves that burst into view as soon as you walked into the reception space. The food was an important aspect for the bride and groom. Guests enjoyed a buffet style dinner, a gorgeous wedding cake paired with every mini dessert that you could imagine, and the most darling fresh fruit stand for guests to graze at. Everything was washed down with a stationed Espresso Cart provided by Black Tie Espresso. The evening ended with dancing under globe lights and the setting sun. The bride and groom were escorted out with love and sparklers by all their guests.
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VENDOR CREDITS PHOTOGRAPHER
Lady and Gent Photography GOWN, LADIES’ APPAREL & ACCESSORIES
I Do Bridal VENUE
The Sanders Estate CAKE/DESSERTS
Inessa’s Cakes CATERING + COORDINATION
Blue Ribbon Cooking FLORIST
Divine Wedding Design GROOM’S ATTIRE & ACCESSORIES
Jos A Bank RENTALS
Sweet N’ Designs
DJ/MC
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Charlotte Tracy
A Full Moon Capital Wedding: AND
OLYMPIA, WA
SUBMITTED BY CHERISH SHANELL PHOTOGRAPHY
TRACY AND CHARLOTTE MET AT A SHOW at the Capitol
Backstage in downtown Olympia. They saw a band called “Full Moon Radio” and were married on a full moon five years later. When looking for a venue, they wanted a building unique and special enough on its own that they wouldn’t have to do much in terms of decorating to make it gorgeous and memorable. They decided on the Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. It had the Art Deco style that Charlotte loves and was the perfect place for their friends and family- who came from all over to experience their adopted city of Olympia. They crafted their wedding ceremony to perfectly represent their story, their love, and the future they will have together. Though Tracy and Charlotte didn’t have bridesmaids or groomsmen, the couple’s family and closest friends played important parts in the ceremony. Charlotte says this was her favorite part of the day. “I felt so surrounded by love and good vibes.” When looking for a photographer, it was important to them to find someone that would capture their day and all of its details in a beautiful way. Charlotte says, “Cherish’s gorgeous, earthy style was exactly the type of photography that I am drawn to. Even though we got married inside, I knew I wanted some pictures in the woods, since that’s our favorite place!”
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VENDOR CREDITS PHOTOGRAPHER
Cherish Shanell Photography WEDDING COORDINATOR
Ashley McCabe with Oly Events BRIDAL GOWN & ACCESSORIES
BHLDN Seattle VENUE
Washington State Capital CATERER/BARTENDING:
Occasions Catering FLORIST
Flora Blume Designs GROOM’S ATTIRE & ACCESSORIES
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Hindu Ceremony and a Celebration for Days:
Monique Jay AND
TACOMA, WA
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WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS TRAVELING from all over the world to come celebrate their
union, Jay and Monique wanted to make it a vibrant celebration spanning several days. Their wedding was focused on celebrating Indian customs and traditions, yet it also reflected their individual personalities, sense of style, and the blending of their cultures. Over the course of planning and working with many vendors, Jay and Monique prepared for a busy weekend of festivities with their loved ones. 60
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A couple of days before their wedding, they hosted a beautiful Mehndi (henna) ceremony at their home, followed by a Garba ceremony of dancing and singing at UW-Tacoma. With little to no sleep, the next day was the big day! Jay and Monique came together under the elegant mandap for their Hindu wedding ceremony, where symbolic sacraments and rituals took place. Following the hour-and-aSOUTH SOUND WEDDING & EVENT MAGAZINE
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half ceremony, there was Indian cuisine for lunch, then all guests and bridal party traveled down to the Tacoma Art Museum, where they gathered for a cock-tail hour reception that began with a trad-itional Indian welcome dance to get the party started. Fun fact: Upon arrival to the museum, we snuck Jay and Monique away where they got permission from the artist herself, Debra Moore, to take private pictures in her Arboria exhibition. It was such a special and unique gift for them to enjoy! From the jewel tones, metallic decor and details, clothing, traditions, and Indian food, Jay and Monique did not want us to miss a beat. We loved bringing it all together for a beautiful, sacred union of marriage.
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VENDOR CREDITS WEDDING PLANNER
Elegant Affairs PHOTOGRAPHER
Peterson Pictures CEREMONY VENUE
UW-Tacoma RECEPTION VENUE
Tacoma Art Museum & Debora Moore-Arboria exhibition CEREMONY MANDAP & DÉCOR
Elegant Mandap LUNCH CATERER
Sunanda Patel w/ BAPS CATERER
Curry & Kabab RENTALS
American Party Place HENNA
The Preet’s Artistry BRIDE HAIR + MAKEUP
Magdalena Ayon BRIDAL PARTY BEAUTY
Cynthia Obertubbesing + Chroma Salon FLORIST
Dandy Flower Co. PHOTOBOOTH
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TRENDING: THE
CheeseCourse
BY LORI LOSEE, ELEGANT AFFAIRS CATERING BY ESSENCE OF THYMES & GALLUCCI’S CATERING
ELABORATE CHEESE STATIONS, charcuterie boards and grazing
n CHOOSE ITEMS THAT CAN BE EATEN COLD, or at room tables are a new trend, brilliant for creating an informal vibe at temperature, and won’t perish quickly, since cheeseboards will your wedding. If there’s one thing that gets guests mingling, it’s be sitting out for some time. a table piled high with delicious antipasti, charcuterie and dips!
Whether you choose to skip the canapés and offer grazing tables as a cocktail-hour option, replace the main course with a familystyle spread, or bring appetizers out for late-night snacking — this is a fun and delicious way to look after your wedding guests!
HOW TO CREATE A GORGEOUS GRAZING OR FEASTING TABLE FOR YOUR WEDDING: CHOOSE A DELECTABLE SELECTION of cold meats, cheeses, antipasti and delightful accompaniments such as dips, assorted bread, crackers, salads, and fruits. Abundance is the key word here. n
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GOOD OPTIONS INCLUDE:
artisan cheeses cured meats pâtés dips and condiments gourmet crackers freshly baked bread assorted spiced or candied nuts and seeds olives artichokes sun-dried tomatoes pickles and cornichons fresh vegetable crudités fresh and dried fruit dark chocolate
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STYLING IS THE KEY to nailing a grazing table trend. Choose rustic wooden boards, marble slabs, glass platters or porcelain bowls to wow your guests. You may also need to create some height for visual impact. Make sure to discuss your vision with your caterer or stylist to get the look you want. n
ADD SIGNAGE, FLOWERS, HERBS AND GREENERY for a showstopping look. Whether you’re having a spring, summer, autumn or winter wedding, you can easily incorporate this idea with seasonal produce. For example, vegetable crudités in spring, fresh fruit in summer, dried fruits in autumn or festive chutneys in winter! n
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MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE OPTIONS to accommodate dietary
requirements.
Lori Losee is the Owner + Senior Planner with Elegant Affairs, which is based in Lakewood, WA. Elegant Affairs is a wedding + event design company founded in 2005.
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Evelyn Francisco Simply Gorgeous Wedding: AND
DUPONT, WA
SUBMITTED BY TARA DIXON, SPECIALTY FLORAL DESIGN
THIS WEDDING IN THE SHADOW of our majestic mountain was simple and magical all
the way around. While many couples focus on color Evelyn and Francisco opt to have all white flowers for their wedding, which in it’s simplicity, made it stand out. It was important to Evelyn that all floral designs included olive branch and silver dollar foliage. I was so excited for her to see her bridal bouquet and she loved it the moment she saw it, that is what makes this work so enjoyable. While installing the arch on the golf course, 68
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the centerpieces, and all other flowers for receptions, I was so impressed on how close her family was and how happy and excited they were to watch Evelyn and Francisco start their new life together. Evelyn and Francisco were a pleasure to work with and I loved being one of their vendors to help bring their wedding vision come to life. Â
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VENDOR CREDITS VENUE
The Home Course PHOTOGRAPHER
Jen Lynn Photo VIDEO
Belscope weddings WEDDING COORDINATOR
Wedding & Events by Athena DJ
Diamond Heights HMUA
Beauty by Jam BRIDAL ATTIRE
Wedding with Joy SUIT
Men’s Wearhouse FLORIST
Specialty Floral Design CAKE
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Cambre Jesse
A Wedding Full of Family Love: AND
BONNEY LAKE, WA
SUBMITTED BY LORI LOSEE, ELEGANT AFFAIRS
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A FALL ROMANTIC WEDDING was the recipe for Cambre +
Jesse’s wedding and family celebration. Everything about this day at The Kelley Farm was perfect. What captivated us the most about this event was how much family was the key to a successful wedding. From the couple’s two young daughters to all family members taking on a role, this love fest showcased how much these two love each other and are truly loved by the whole family. From the candles to the flowers, the couple was super intentional about using the season into their design and in the end, the memories and pictures are worth MORE than a thousand words!
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Kailey Wallin Photography WEDDING PLANNER
Elegant Affairs FLORIST + OFFICIANT
Elysian Krupp VENUE
The Kelley Farm CATERER
Mama Stortini’s DJ
DW Entertainment DESSERTS
Baked by Bayley HAIR
Jessica Young MAKE-UP
Cheyenne Berry RENTALS
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ORIGINALLY THE COUPLE had planned a destination wedding in
REAL WEDDINGS
A Wedding in the Valley:
Bernadette Chris AND
LOCATION?, WA
SUBMITTED AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY JEROME TSO
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Tulum, Mexico. They had a venue and made deposits, but the stress and the fact that most of their family and friends weren’t able to go changed their minds. Instead they opted to stay local and celebrate with friend and family in the shadow of our majestic Mount Rainier! The big day turned out to be a beautiful November fall day. The ceremony and reception took place at the Lake Wilderness Lodge in Maple Valley. The bride’s sister in law acted as the officiant and the vows were expressed through a beautiful song sung by my good friend Lois Mangalindan-Pamintuan. Everyone enjoyed a cocktail hour, dinner by Arista Catering which the guests raved about, and then followed the food with dancing and a true wedding reception party! “Our wedding was more than what we could’ve asked for. Again, we couldn’t have done it without the love of our friends and family who offered their help to make our wonderful day happen”.
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Jerome Tso Photography VENUE
Lake Wilderness Lodge BRIDAL GOWN
David’s bridal CAKE/DESSERTS
Auntie Grandma’s Bakery BEVERAGES/BARTENDING/ CATERER
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Spring Wedding Bliss:
Whitney Jim AND
JIM AND WHITNEY CAME DOWN from Alaska to say “I do” at
the stunning Black Diamond Gardens. The rustic yet elegant venue features lush gardens, large Fir trees so emblematic of the Pacific Northwest, a pond, and even charming farm animals. The wedding eve was uncharacteristically cool and cloudy for western Washington in August, but the day of the ceremony
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was nothing short of a Monet painting. A string trio played in a gazebo as the bride met the groom at the altar. After the vows were sealed with a kiss, friends and family celebrated and danced the evening away under a log pavilion while enjoying signature craft cocktails.
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VENDOR CREDITS VENUE
Black Diamond Gardens PHOTOGRAPHY
Rachelle Erickson Design & Photography MOBILE BAR
Happy Camper Cocktails BRIDAL ATTIRE
Nordstrom GROOM’S ATTIRE
Men’s Warehouse CATERING
Act 3 Catering CAKE
Celebrity Cake Studio FLORIST
Rusted Vase Floral Co. CEREMONY MUSIC
Abellio Strings OFFICIANT
Reverend Ray Van Winkle DJ
Skip at Headsmile Productions HAIR/MAKEUP
Sarah Ren DÉCOR RENTALS
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REAL EVENTS
TheGreat Race, Age ofInvention TACOMA ARTS LIVE:
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THE HISTORIC TACOMA ARMORY’S open floorplan creates
a blank canvas for imagination and creativity to flow. For the Tacoma Arts Live Gala, the large parade floor was transformed into a steam-punk celebration, combining vintage Victorian stylings with Industrial-Age inventions to create a fanciful dreamland. Guests entered by light of Edison Lamps, and enjoyed flowing infused cocktails and appetizers while perusing lavish silent auction items. Then the party really kicked off, as the time traveling ring leader, Kevin Joyce, beckoned everyone further into the fantasy world to watch the Great Race, a series of unpredictable competitions between two teams of attendees. The audience cheered on from the bleachers while snacking
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on popcorn and furiously bidding on the opportunity to place obstacles and roadblocks in front of their rival team. Players found themselves being blindfolded while building a giant house of cards or running in scuba flippers, eliciting cheers and laughter from their fellow attendees. After the wild amusement of the tournament, guests sat down for a fourcourse dinner, provided by XGroup, and indulged in fine wines and dessert, including a delicious “last bite� by Corina Bakery. The dining area was filled with steam-powered flourishes and a giant hot
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The historic Tacoma Armory’s open floorplan
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air balloon that floated high above the tables. Entertainment continued with a live band, a fantastic performance by the Tacoma Arts Live’s young Conservatory actors, and finished with a striking grand auction. All the revelry was in support of the Education through the Arts programs. Tacoma Arts Live’s 2020 Gala will be held at the Tacoma Armory on March 21, 2020. The theme is Garden of Delights, and will entice guests into a twilight fantasy forest featuring enchanted, whimsical creatures including fairies, gnomes, and more. For more information about the Gala or to purchase tickets to an event, visit: www.tacomaartslive.org
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REAL EVENTS | The Great Race, Age of Invention VENDOR CREDITS VENUE
Tacoma Armory EVENT PLANNERS + DESIGNERS
Pj Hummel DECOR/RENTALS
PJ Hummel & Co CORT Party Rentals CATERING / BEVERAGES
X Group Catering PHOTOGRAPHY
Lisa Monet Photography 1000 Words Photo Booth MC + ENTERTAINMENT
EnJoy Productions COSTUMING & EVENT COORDINATION
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PLAN YOUR WEDDING OR EVENT | Directory
of Resources
VISITOR CENTERS
PIERCE COUNTY Travel Tacoma + Pierce County www.traveltacoma.com Visitor Information Center, first floor, Greater Tacoma Convention Center 1516 Commerce St. Tacoma, WA 98402 253-830-6799 Lakewood Chamber of Commerce www.lakewood-chamber.com 6310 Mount Tacoma Dr. SW, Suite B Lakewood, WA 98499 253-582-9400
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SOUTH KING COUNTY Seattle Southside Visitor Services www.seattlesouthside.com 3100 S. 176th St., Seattle, WA 98188 877-885-9452, 206-575-2489
KITSAP COUNTY Visit Kitsap Peninsula www.visitkitsap.com 9230 Bayshore Drive NW, Suite 101 Silverdale, WA 98383 800-337-0580, 360-692-1084 THURSTON COUNTY Experience Olympia & Beyond www.visitolympia.com Mailing: P.O. Box 7338 Olympia, WA 98507 Location: State capitol campus, 103 Sid Snyder Ave. SW Olympia, WA 98501 877-704-7500, 360-704-7544
MASON COUNTY Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce www.sheltonchamber.org Mailing: P.O. Box 2389 Shelton, WA 98584 Location: 215 W. Railroad Ave., Shelton, WA 98584 800-576-2021, 360-426-2021 LEWIS COUNTY The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce www.tourlewiscounty.com 500 NW Chamber of Commerce Way Chehalis, WA 98532 800-525-3323, 360-748-8885 GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY Grays Harbor Tourism www.visitgraysharbor.com Mailing: P.O. Box 1229 Elma, WA 98541 800-621-9625
Westport-Grayland Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center www.westportgrayland-chamber.org Mailing: P.O. Box 306, Westport, WA 98595-0306 Location: 2985 S. Montesano St. Westport, WA 98595-0306 800-345-6223, 360-268-9422 Tourism Ocean Shores www.tourismoceanshores.com 866-602-6278, 360-289-9586 JEFFERSON COUNTY Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce www.jeffcountychamber.org Visitor Information Center 2509 Jefferson St. Suite A Port Townsend, WA 98368 888-365-6978, 360-385-2722
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WEDDING & EVENT PROFESSIONALS IN THIS ISSUE: APPAREL & JEWELRY Adorned in Grace 38 Azazie 30-37 Brides for a Cause 5 Weddings with Joy 10-12, 18, 20, 30-39
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BEAUTY Rose & Crown Salon 30-39 CAKE & DESSERTS Truffles Cakery 19 CATERING Carr’s Restaurant & Catering 27 Essence of Thymes 66-67 Gallucci’s Catering 66-67 The Vault Catering Co. 96 CATERING & BEVERAGES Cactus Cantina Mobile Bar 25, 30-36
DÉCOR, DESIGN & RENTALS American Party Place 2, 3 PJ Hummel & Co. 88 DJs & ENTERTAINMENT Landmark Sound & Entertainment 27 Movin’ 92.5 Radio 95 FLORAL DESIGN Elle’s Floral Ingenuity 30-39 Enchanted Whimsy Design 24 Lake Farm Florals 19, 20, 36, 38 Specialty Floral Design 10-12, 18,-20, 30-39 GIFTS Pieces to Peaces Warehouse Studio 18-20 HOTELS Swantown Inn 21 INVITATIONS & PRINTING Impress Ink 19, 20 94
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PHOTOGRAPHERS Enchanted Memories Photography 18-20 Firstlight Photography 10-12 Images by Brant 25 Jacquelyn Portolese Photography 28 Jenny GG Photography 29 Jerome Tso Photography 26 Moments Photo Studio 14-17 Sarah Harris Photography 29 South Sound Wedding Photography 25, 30-39 Tasha Owen Photography 24 Unique Moments Photography 29 Vibrant Lens Photography 21-23 Wallflower Photography inside cover
PLANNERS & COORDINATORS CME (Chloe Mosey Events) 19, 20, 31-37 Elegant Affairs 10-12, 27, 28-29, 66-67 Olivia Sloan Events 14-17 TRANSPORTATION Olympic Limousine 92 VENUES Des Moines Beach Park Event Center 30-39 Foss Waterway Seaport 5, 41 Hands on Children’s Museum 43 Little Creek Casino Resort 47 Pioneer Pavilion 94 The Five2Five Wedding & Event Venue 40 The Grand Victorian Ballroom at The Swantown Inn & Spa 21-23
of Resources
The Historic Farmhouse 14 • 46 The Press Room 44, back cover The Realm 24 The Sanders Estate 45 Tin Can Alley 1 VENUES/DESTINATIONS Seabrook 5,42 VIDEOGRAPHY Belscope Weddings 27 WEDDING SHOWS South Sound Wedding Show inside front cover
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