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WaterColor Inn Marina Park Wedding // Simone and Tommy

June 6, 2018

This Fort Worth couple wanted the ultimate party for all of their family and friends! And that is exactly what they achieved.

The Big Day – watercolor inn marina park wedding

Simone and Tommy wanted to incorporate in a lot of the natural aspects from the 30A area in their day. From the watercolor (pun intended) paper details, the natural wood and greenery elements, and the boxwoods galore. The dance floor that was packed the entire night! The guests didn’t even leave for a Dip n Dots! This led them to the greateafter-partyrty with breakfast tacos and fun continued.

Vendors:
Venue: WaterColor Inn Marina Park // Rentals: SoHo Rentals // Hair and Makeup: Vivo Salon // Photographer: Lauren Peele Photography // Videographer: Momentus Films // Florist: Myrtie Blue // Band: Surround Sound // Cake: Confections of the Coast

Tips for having a Vacation Experience at your Destination Wedding

December 29, 2017

Are you thinking about having a destination wedding? Here’s some of our tips on what to think about:

Welcome Bags

We strongly suggest that you provide welcome bags in all of your guests hotel rooms. Everybody will be traveling far and will be limited on what they can bring in their suitcase. We suggest providing some fun items to keep them comfortable – snacks, water, tissues, chapstick, etc.

Activities

You don’t necessarily need to plan hosted activities for your guests, but include a list of recommended activities for them to do. Research the local area and find some hotspots and favorite restaurants! You and your fiancé can even make a mini trip out of this and just visit all these local hotspots so you know which ones to recommend.

Welcome Dinner/Morning After Brunch

Being that all of your guests are out of town, we strongly encourage (if budget allows) a Welcome Dinner for all of your guests as opposed to a Rehearsal Dinner. This will allow everybody to get to know each other better and since everyone is already there to celebrate you – why not make the most of it?

Communicate Logistics

One hardship we see, is when couples don’t communicate properly to their guests any complicated travel and logistics involved. Is there a ferry involved to get to an island wedding? Is the venue 4 hours from the closest airport? Let your guests know!

Any more destination questions? We’d love to answer your questions in the comments!

Favorite Local Seattle Destination Venues

November 17, 2017

For whatever reason 2017 was the year for local destination weddings for our Seattle office! If you’re wondering what a local destination is, we consider it a venue where we can drive to, but have to stay the night as it’s too long of a drive to drive back after the rehearsal and wedding.

If you’re considering a local destination wedding for your big day, here’s a few of our favorites from this year:

Cave B Estate Winery and Resort
Cave B is located across the mountains right along the gorge. The view of the gorge is breathtaking, the wine is delicious and there’s something for everybody at this winery – even yurts to stay in if that’s your thing!

Seabrook
Seabrook, Washington is right on the coast of Washington. It’s this adorable coastal town that looks like it’s been taken straight out of Stepford. The town is filled with rental homes decorated in the latest beach trends. It’s a quick walk to the beach!

Rosario Resort
Rosario Resort has it’s challenges as far as getting there (mostly the ferry system) but once you arrive, you’ll never want to leave! This resort is located on Orcas Island and it gives you the perfect island feel, just outside of the hustle and bustle of Seattle.

There’s one destination that our team is DYING to work at next year – Roche Harbor on San Juan Island. Hopefully this little gem will be on our 2018 list! Any couples getting married there – let’s talk! 😉

Signing off,
Emily Shannon, Seattle Office

Josh and Courtney: Colorado Springs, CO

October 6, 2017

Josh and Courtney live in Texas, but Colorado Springs has a special meaning to Courtney as that is where she spent most of her childhood! With a July wedding date, the cooler Colorado air was a perfect place for an outdoor wedding! Their guests flew from all over the country to join them on this special day as they became husband and wife. The original plan was to have an outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour with an indoor reception. But right before sunset we couldn’t help but move the party back outside. With some swift moves and great vendors, we were able to pull it off so that their guests could dance all night with the stunning view of the Garden of the Gods in the background!

Vendors:
Venue: Garden of the Gods Club and Resort // Planner: Sweet Pea Events // Photographer: Melissa Yocum Photography // DJ: LeForce Entertainment // Linens: Colorado Party Rentals // Cake: Chef Sugar // Floral: We + You

Kristen and Eric: Quincy, Washington

September 4, 2017

The very first time I drove across the state of Washington, I just fell in love with the gorge across I-90! I’m not normally that person who stops on road trips to take in the scenery, but I couldn’t help myself as the views were unbelievably breathtaking. I’ve tried to have gone back to this beautiful area every chance I got.

So when Kristen and Eric told me that they had booked Cave B Resort for their wedding venue, right on the gorge, I did a little happy dance! Not only were the views beautiful, but they had selected a lovely winery venue with so many wonderful accommodations. (The couple even ran into singer Jack Johnson the day before their wedding!) Kristen and Eric had originally met at a winery, so it made perfect sense for everything to come full circle and for them to start off their marriage at a winery as well.

Kristen and Eric are two of just the sweetest people ever. Kristen always has this bubbly personality that lights up a room. And Eric has a reserved kindness that everybody wants to be around. The two of them together are magnetic! There’s a good height difference between these two, but Kristen slapped on some heels and bore a smile all day as she strutted through the rocky terrain for photos!

Kristen and Eric said their vows on a very hot and sunny day, but thankfully right before the two walked down the aisle, the sun went behind some clouds and a lovely breeze started. Kristen walked down the aisle in a stunning dress by Luly Yang. The couple performed a wine box unity ceremony, where they locked up a bottle of wine, and will open it at their 5^th anniversary. This was such a fun way to incorporate their venue and where their love all started.

After the couple said “I Do”, the guests proceeded to the other side of Cave B for drinking, dinner and dancing. The reception was held in what I’ve termed “the ring of trees”. If possible, the view was even more incredible and breathtaking to watch as the sun set. Kristen is a bride after my own heart and loves bling. Though she knew she wanted to incorporate this in very subtle ways, and that she did!

Kristen and Eric wanted everyone to have fun, and once that sun set, guests partied the night away with glow sticks! One of my favorite parts of destination weddings is the fact that the majority of your guests will stay until the very end of the reception. Nobody needs to hurry home and it’s a truly wonderful celebration!

I know Kristen and Eric will be celebrating for years to come!

Cheers you two!