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Jean + Aaron: Seattle, Washington

August 14, 2017

I actually didn’t meet Jean in person until about 6 weeks out from her wedding. Jean and Aaron live in Oregon, so we spoke primarily over Facetime and email leading up to her wedding. It’s a very rare circumstance that I’ll book a client without meeting them in person first – I like to know that we’re a good fit all around as weddings tend to be one of the biggest days of your life! I didn’t have to worry about being a good personality fit with Jean and her sweet mom Linda though. Both Jean and Linda are such kind-hearted people. Jean was so excited to be marrying the love of her life. And Linda just wanted to ensure that her daughter had a dream wedding.

Jean and Aaron wanted a forest and summer camp vibe for their wedding with a heavy emphasis on pizza and beer. And did they definitely did get this. It was a surprisingly hot day in Seattle for May with temps reaching 87 degrees. (I know our Dallas clients are thinking…that’s it!) But, it was starting to feeling like summer in Seattle. Floressence came to bring the beautiful flowers and decorated with lavender, dusty purple, sage green, white and undercurrents of eggplant. Jean’s dad hand built the most beautiful arbor which complimented perfectly with Floressence’s stunning arch flowers.

The ceremony was in this adorable hidden spot among the trees. Jean wore a stunning blush dress from BHLDN that looked like it was made perfectly just for her! Jean and Aaron kept their bridal party small and included both of their brothers standing by their side – Aaron’s brother as the best man and Jean’s brother as the Man of Honor. Jean’s dog Tabi, even became the sweet ring bearer.

After the ceremony, guests made their way upstairs to the reception, where they were greeted with passed sushi and the bar. When Jean and Aaron had finished taking photos, the reception began! They were introduced by walking down the beautiful staircase. Tutta Bella catered the reception with their delicious pizza, salad and lasagna. They brought several different types of pizzas to fit everybody’s needs – including Margherita, Bianca, Mediterranean and my personal favorite was a chile-infused pizza.

After dinner, the dance floor remained packed all night long as family and friends partied the night away among the glass window overlooking the forest trees. Jean and Aaron wrapped up the night with a bubble exit.

Congratulations to you two! We wish you many, many years of future happiness!

Vendor Team:

Photographer: Karissa Roe Photography // Coordination: Sweet Pea Events // Venue: Mercer Island Congregational Church // Florist: Floressence // DJ: Black Magic // Rentals: Sweet Buffet Lady // Makeup: OffWhite Makeup // Bakery: Macrina Bakery // Caterer: Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria // Bartenders and Staffing: PriveBars

Cameron and Josh Wedding | East Texas

August 7, 2017

Cameron and Josh wanted a comfortable and fun wedding for ALL of their family and friends with lots of color! With the help of Branching Out Events we brought that vision to life with lots of wildflowers, mis matched seating, tee pee tents, and the most down home meal you could have ever imagined. Their guests celebrated their new marriage under the stars and danced the night away way to the greatest country music around!!

Vendors:

Venue: Rowdy Creek Ranch // Planning: Sweet Pea Events // Video: The McKellars // Photography: Casey Jay Benson Photography // Transportation: MUV Transportation // Ceremony Music: Justin Cash // Tent: Indie House // Floral: Branching Out Events // Band: Pictures Band // Caterer: Lor’s Eats and Sweets // Bartender: Pour Me // Lighting: Longview Lights // Paper: Stamped Paper Co.

Erika and Arjay: Kirkland, Washington

July 31, 2017

Erika and Arjay have such a fabulous style and a clear direction of what they wanted for their wedding day. I met Erika and Arjay over a year prior to their wedding, and even at that time Erika knew she wanted peonies, blush and a romantic garden feel. Everything they did kept this feeling in mind.

We could not have asked for a more perfect spring day. The clouds were out most of the day until right before the ceremony, when the clouds lifted and the sun began shining. It was as if the sun was shining just for Erika and Arjay!

Erika was big into DIY and made all the beautiful signs herself!

Erika wore a stunning princess dress that fit her personality completely. The ceremony was so sweet with a few readings. A friend of the family provided the flowers and did a stellar job at creating a lush arch for the couple.

After the ceremony, as the guests went inside for cocktails, Erika and Arjay hopped on a boat ride for a special private moment around Lake Washington. Toasts and dinner began shortly after. Throughout the planning process, Arjay tended to be on the shy side. I couldn’t believe how funny and witty this shy groom was! His toasts had everybody laughing and it was such a joy to see him in his element! Erika’s sweet sister also gave a toast that had all the guests in tears. It’s safe to say this group went from laughing to crying during the whole entire wedding.

The couple ended the night with a sparkler exit fit for the two of them and their sparkling personalities!

Congrats Erika and Arjay! We’re so lucky to have been a part of your big day!

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Vendors:
Venue: Woodmark Hotel // Photographer: Blue Rose Pictures // Videographer: Pixel Dust // Coordination: Sweet Pea Events // Hair and Makeup: Bridal Beauty Agency // DJ: Mobile Celebrations // Cake: Honey Crumb Cake Studio // Officiant: Reverend Ray Van Winkle // Rentals: Sweet Buffet Lady // Photobooth: The Snap Bar // Harpist: Monica Schley // Paper Goods: Noteworthy Inks

Stephanie and Chase Wedding: Aubrey, Texas

July 24, 2017

I first met Stephanie about four years ago when I had worked with her mom, Marla. Even at that point, Stephanie and Chase had been together with plans for forever. Marla had always joked that once Stephanie and Chase were engaged, her first step would be to hire me!

Fast forward three years and my move to Seattle. Due to the nature of this business, the 2,000 miles between us didn’t stop them from bringing me on board their wedding team and I’m so honored!

Stephanie and Chase married at the Morgan Creek Barn in Aubrey, Texas. The beautiful barn had the perfect amount of rustic charm and an elegant feel that made it the perfect place for these lovebirds to say “I Do!”

The couple had wanted a soft light vibe and had achieved this look through beautiful string lights by Randy Ro. Much to our delight fireworks and lighting were going off in the distance and only added to their soft light feel. They completed their Texas affair with fried chicken and lots of country music.

It was truly a magical night and we’re so happy and honored to have been a part of your day! Congrats Steph and Chase!

Vendors:

Venue and Bar: Morgan Creek Barn // Catering: Babe’s Catering // Coordination: Sweet Pea Events // Photographer: Madalynn Young Photography // DJ and Lighting: Randy Ro // Floral: Andy’s Florals // Rentals: 5 Star Rental // Cake: Jenny Layne Bakery // Bundt Cakes: Nothing Bundt Cakes // HMUA: Styling Stewardess

Whitney and Phil Wedding | Dallas, TX

July 19, 2017

Whitney and Phil had the sweetest ceremony at Perkins Chapel, with a reception to follow at the Adolphus Hotel in Dallas. We were honored to be chosen as their wedding planners. Congrats to the happy couple! We were thrilled to be a part of your big day!

Vendors:

Photographer: Joseph Mark Photography // Videographer: Martin Weddings // Florist: A Stylish Soiree // Paper Goods: Pink Champagne Paper Co. // Rentals: Top Tier Rentals // Lighting: Absolute Entertainment // Band: Signed Sealed Delivered // Cake: Fancy Cakes by Lauren // Makeup: Adina Wright // Hair: Danica Rey // Transportation: MUV // Ceremony Venue: Perkins Chapel // Reception Venue: Adolphus Hotel // Ceremony Musician: Gyros String Quartet

The Adolphus has many sophisticated venues—including the iconic Century Room and Grand Ballroom—are evocative, glamorous backdrops for your wedding ceremony and reception. Flexible layouts make it possible to accommodate anywhere from 4 to 400 of your most beloved family members and friends.

Heather and Justin: Seabrook, Washington

July 3, 2017

The first time I talked to Heather and Justin and they told me they were getting married at Seabrook, I did a happy dance! If you’re unfamiliar with this adorable town, google it pronto. Seabrook is a picture-perfect coastal town. Imagine if Chip and Joanna Gaines did every single house in a community with a slight beach vibe, you’d end up with Seabrook.

Heather and Justin knew they wanted a destination wedding to celebrate for a full weekend with their closest family and friends. Justin had vacationed at Seabrook and brought up the idea. The couple booked the stunning venue, without Heather seeing the venue until much later!

Their March coastal wedding, unfortunately brought rain instead of sunshine, but that didn’t damper the bride and groom’s spirits at all. They grabbed umbrellas and made the most out of the photos and their day!

Heather wanted the décor to be slightly coastal with a small beach vibe. Harbor Blooms achieved this look with using driftwood for an arbor and driftwood centerpieces.

One of the big priorities for Heather and Justin was to incorporate Heather’s daughter, Madeline, into the wedding. Madeline was such a key part of the wedding being included in the unity element, having madeline cookies for dessert. And not to mention, she was dancing on-stage all night long (or until grandma came to take her to bed!)

Destination weddings tend to have a longer reception as guests can stay all night. Heather and Justin took advantage of this and had a rockin’ party catching up with all their dear friends.

Congrats Heather and Justin! We’re so honored that we got to be a part of your big day!

Vendors:

Venue: Seabrook Town Hall // Photography: Paula Bradfield // Catering: Contessa // Florist: Harbor Blooms // DJ: Triple J Music // Hair: Ashley Dizard // Makeup: Rachel Wagoner

Megan and Andrew: Dallas, Texas

June 26, 2017

Meet the Treats!! Andrew has the best last name, and Megan is lucky to now share that fun last name as well! With Megan being in Public Relations she didn’t miss a beat when playing up that pun. There were treats literally everywhere, from the truffle escort cards, to the hard candy on the tables, to the hefty slices of cake, to the Sugarfina favors at the end of the night! We love brides that bring in so many personal details into their wedding, so with Andrew being in the marines and the two of them meeting in Hawaii, there were lots of subtle aquatic details on the tables, cocktail napkins, and throughout the bars. We were so thankful for this fun couple and their especially fun night!!

Vendors:
Photographer: Stephanie Brazzle // Dessert: Sugar Bee Sweets // Venue: Union Station // DJ: Limelight // Florist: Branching Out Events // Hair: Dry Bar // Hotel: Hyatt // Musicians: Hawaiian Islanders // Officiant: Love Notes // Lighting and Videography: Beyond // Planner: Sweet Pea Events

Maritime Love

June 19, 2017

Every time we go to the west coast, our hearts skip a beat. It’s no wonder why Oregon beaches are such a hot spot for elopements and intimate weddings. The inspiration for this shoot was brought on thru our maritime love. We wanted to create a true beach elopement. Classic romance is the vibe we were aiming for with the bride’s soft movement dress and handmade hairpiece. The color palette has the perfect amount of neutral greens and ivories with pops of pale pink and dusty blues. The décor which included sails, shells and coral combined beautifully together to showcase the Oregon coast.

We wanted to create a shoot that told of a story of two long-distance lovers who have finally found each other in this crazy world. The couple has just been reunited and they celebrated their love for each other as soon as they were both on land. We aimed to create a time and story before FaceTime and texting, a time of letter-writing – a simpler time. A time where the couple used compasses to guide them to each other.

Upon the couple’s elopement, a fresh meal of fish and oysters was the perfect celebratory dinner. The day ended with the happy couple frolicking in the ocean at sunset.

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Vendor Team:

Photography: Kerry Jeanne Photography // Planning: Sweet Pea Events // Floral Design and Hand-dyed Linens: Gather Design Company // Photo Lab: The Find Lab // Stationery: Plume Calligraphy // Gown: Elizabeth Dye // Hair Accessories: Melinda Rose Designs // Ring: Susie Saltzman // Hair and Makeup: Jamyrlyn Mallory // Rentals: Vintage Ambiance // Cake: Stone Layne Specialties // Ribbons: Tono and Co

Heather and Jacob: Dallas, Texas

June 13, 2017

Heather and Jacob sure know how to throw a party! They danced the night away after their guests indulged in mac and cheese, sliders, and tacos followed by the most fabulous donut wall anyone has ever seen. Their dance floor was packed from the first song until the very end of the night! And did we mention how much we loved their precious color palette? Lots of greens, pops of yellow, and champagnes, so perfect for that spring day!

Vendors:

Venue: The Laurel // Photographer: MaggShots Photography // Hair and Makeup: Tracy Melton Artistry // DJ: Leforce Entertainment // Florist: Pollen Events // Catering: Gil’s Elegant Catering // Outdoor Games and Lounge Furniture: Junk and Disorderly // Donuts: Jaram’s Donuts // Transportation: MUV Transportation // Lettering on Donut Wall: Viv Jordan Studios

StyleMakers: Seattle Met Bride and Groom

May 25, 2017

We already blogged this sweet couple’s wedding – but seeing it in print makes us want to relive this beautiful day. Pick up your copy of Seattle Met Bride and Groom to see the full feature!