Betty + Craig are getting hitched today

Betty and Craig are getting married this Seafair weekend at the chapel at St. Ignatius on the Seattle University Campus then an Island inspired reception at the Harbor Club in downtown Seattle.





I get to work with some of my closest friends in the wedding biz - Joe and Jill of Joe & Jill Photography and Laura of Edit 1 Media. I ADORE Betty and Craig and have been looking forward to this day now for a year and a half since we first met and I came on board to help with their plans. Wanted to share a few of their engagement pics from Joe and Jill. A full post will come after the day as we have lots of surprises for their guests and I don't want to give anything away. Other vendors I am thrilled to have on board are Kevin Bradford, Bella Umbrella, Emerald City Productions, Creative Ice, Paper Moxie, New Renaissance Cakes and Fran's Chocolates.

Audra + Chris are getting hitched today at Corson Building

Audra and Chris are getting married today at the Corson Building in Georgetown. Corson was created by acclaimed chef and owner Matt Dillon as a true farm to table restaurant experience. An old cement building nestled under an overpass with a train crossing running through the back and the chance of airplanes flying into Boeing Field overhead it is an unlikely oasis. Lush gardens, Italian globe lights strung on the lawn and a charming brick patio are just some of the features that make this venue feel warm and inviting.

A few pics to share from their engagement session with the fabulous Jenny Jimenez. I could not be more thrilled to have another Jenny J wedding! In true Seattle fashion it poured (and I mean poured!) the day of their shoot so Jenny took these gorgeous shots at their historic Capitol Hill condo.



What are Audra and Chris most excited about with Corson? The food of course! We visited Dillon's other restaurant Sitka & Spruce in the beautiful Melrose Market atop Cap Hill for an amazing lunch of fresh halibut, raw olives and warm dates with homemade yogurt, sea salt and honey and talked menu ideas with Dillon. The final menu served today will be a surprise to Audra and Chris and their intimate wedding of 65 guests. Other talented vendors bringing the day together is uber talented florist Katherine Andersen of Marigold + Mint (also located in Melrose Market), macaroons from Honore Bakery in Ballard and a mouth watering lemon citron cake from Creme de la Creme.






Both Audra and Chris are talented artists and Audra hand painted a drawing of the two of them at Corson Building for their invitations which I adore. You may notice chickens in the drawing, yes, we will have some chickens roaming around too! Heres to one of the sweetest couples I know on their wedding day! See you soon.

Lyndsay and Kelly are getting hitched tomorrow

My dear friends Lyndsay and Kelly are getting married tomorrow at Palace Ballroom, one of my favorite downtown venues and caterer. An urban Fall wedding with an emphasis on food, cheer and family. This wedding is very close to my heart because I am maid of honor and Lyndsay is more like a sister than anything else. I could not be happier for her. Kelly is her other half in every sense and the two of them together exude happiness and the type of relationship we all strive for.



One area where me and Lyndsay differ is that she is a huge sports FANATIC and lucky for her so is Kelly. They have season tickets to the Seahawks and each game is quite a production, from getting to the tailgating lots at the crack of dawn to grilling breakfast on the truck complete with a sofa and flat screen tv in the back. It is no laughing matter when it comes to their home team dedication so it was only fitting that their engagement session take place doing just that. Matthew Sumi of Flowertoss Photography met Lyndsay and Kelly down by Qwest Field and they had a blast taking pics, having some breakfast and laughing uncontrollably. Friends and family joined them for the festivities making it one of the most unique engagement sessions and my personal favorite.






Fall being Lyndsay's favorite season is the perfect backdrop for their affair. Colors ranging from rusty orange and chocolate brown to crip navy blue set the tone. Vintage umbrella's from my go to shop, Bella Umbrella, will act as accessories and possibly a necessary prop during photos ranging in a variety of colors and patterns. Hand picked antique jewelry and handbags by Lyndsay will adorn the girls while the guys sport chocolate brown suspenders and orange button dahlia boutonnieres created by talented florist, Julie Borrud of Bella Rugosa. At Palace Ballroom an abundance of candle luminaries accented by delicate orange mokara orchids, a heavenly dessert bar and homemade salted caramel favors will be in tow. Yes, Fall is in the air.

Congrats Lyndsay and Kelly! I can't wait for tomorrow to be here.

Marly and Kevin are getting hitched today

Marly and Kevin are getting married today at Broadmoor Golf Club, a historic and pristine venue in the Madison Park neighborhood of Seattle. Nestled amongst lush golf greens with a crisp white finish to the building, the club has a rich history dating back to 1924. It became the perfect backdrop for the intimate fall wedding that Marly and Kevin dreamed of.



Elements of manzanita branches, moss, bird cages, rich floral colors of burnt orange, copper, rust, vibrant red and pops of yellow designed by Bella Rugosa and bird inspired stationary by Paper Moxie will transform the space. Marly is from Brazil and we will be celebrating her heritage with live Brazilian music, Brazil's national drink, Caipirinha, made with cachaça sugar and lime and of course Brazilian coffee. Marly and Kevin are an outgoing couple, madly in love, with a zest for life. I look forward to helping them celebrate their union today with family and friends.



Exciting to be working with my friend and incredibly talented photographer Laurel McConnell. The following photos are from Marly and Kevin's 'getting to know you' session with Laurel earlier this year at the Ballard Locks.

Stephanie and Matt are getting hitched tomorrow

It is a busy weekend in wedding land...I am getting ready to hit the road for Stephanie and Matt's wedding tomorrow at Semiahmoo Resort in Blaine, Washington by the Canadian border. A serene waterfront tented property that is quintessential Northwest. Engagement photos by the dynamic brother team of Gabriel Boone Photography.


I have been working with Steph and Matt for over a year now to plan their celebration and couldn't be happier to see it all come together this weekend. We first met in 2008 when Steph was a bridesmaid in Erin and Michael's Leavenworth wedding that I had helped with. I get to see Erin this weekend as she is a bridesmaid now in Steph's wedding.



Steph and Matt couldn't be a better match for one another and are true partners in everything they do. I have to also mention that Steph wins my 'most organized bride' award. Her and I are so similar in how we think - we both have a fondness for spreadsheets, to do lists...we think they are fun! :)

The weekend will start today with a welcome party followed by a bonfire on the beach. The theme of the wedding is vintage honey and wheat. Design genius and good friend of mine, Steven Moore will be providing the decor. Other details include custom stationary with pops of yellow, a delectable dessert bar, vintage umbrellas and croquet...will share more after the day.

Lili and Jacob are getting hitched today

Jacob and Lili are getting married today at Robinswood House, a quaint garden venue in Bellevue. A jem tucked away from the city with lush floral and different areas for guests to explore. Engagement photos by Matthew Sumi of Flowertoss Photography. I heart his photography.




Lili is one of the most stylish gals I know, not to mention positive, always smiling and always a joy to be around. From her wardrobe to her home decorating she is ultra creative. Of course I expected this to flow through the wedding and we have had such fun together designing an outdoor vintage garden wedding with an Anthropologie flair. Lili designed her own invitations, sewed custom napkins for each guest, made burlap table runners and the list goes on. Excited to see it all come together today. We have a fabulous team of vendors on board including my good friends Julie Borrud of Bella Rugosa and DJ Darrell Christel and my sister Alana is making all of the ladies gorgeous with her mad hair and makeup styling skills.

Im off to start the day by picking up a dozen pies from Sugar Shack Baking Company. If you haven't been there before their cakes are amazing!

Lisa and Brian are getting hitched today

Lisa and Brian are getting married today at the lakefront Seattle Tennis Club, one of my all time favorite venues in Seattle. We have an amazing team on vendors on board including Chris and Sarah of Sarah Rhoads Photographers and videography team, Casey and Danielle of Mind Castle Studios and decor from Steven Moore. The creativity will be bursting at the seams with this group and I can't wait to see the outcome!

{photos from Lisa and Brian's e-session with Sarah Rhoads}




Planning a celebration over 4th of July weekend is always a gamble in the northwest but today calls for sun and I think these clouds will burn off. I am forever an optimist. Of course you can never be too prepared so I rented some gorgeous vintage umbrellas from the lovely Jodell at Bella Umbrella in Ballard in shades of ivory and taupe to compliment the wedding design of a JCrew inspired classic outdoor summer celebration. All floral will be in shades of whites, ivory and pale green along with bridesmaids in shimmering celadon green taffeta bridesmaids dresses and groomsmen in tailored khaki suits.




Lisa and Brian are sweethearts and a dream couple to work with. Always positive and enjoying the planning process even when it is from thousands of miles away. We started planning over a year ago and last fall Lisa's job with Boeing relocated her to Southern Italy near a fishing town called Bari, which is actually where my grandfather was born and next on my list to visit when I return for another Italian adventure. Guests have traveled in from all over the country including their hometowns in the midwest to see this beautiful couple become husband and wife. I am excited to be a part of that. Okay. Enough chit chat. I have to get going. Will post more after the day.

Johanna and Chad are getting hitched today

Johanna and Chad are getting married on this Fall day at the historic and grand Rainier Club in downtown Seattle. True to the Pacific Northwest it is raining yet once inside the club doors it will feel warm and cozy surrounded by candlelight and rich browns, reds and golds that makeup their design palate. I stopped by Bella Umbrella's boutique in Ballard yesterday to pick up some gorgeous (and useful!) vintage parasols for the wedding party to trek outside for some photos along with a pair of bright red rain boots that Johanna found for a perfect pairing. Here are some shots from their e-session with my friends Sarah and Chris Rhoads. More details to share in the coming weeks...

Lisa & Chris are getting hitched tomorrow

Just one month ago my friend and fabulous photographer Sarah Rhoads introduced me to Lisa and Chris who were in need of someone to jump in and help with the remaining details and ease their wedding planning jitters. What a great couple they are! I instantly felt at home with Lisa and Chris at our initial consult at my studio, laughing and learning about how they met and the wedding they have been working hard to plan. They enjoy life, always smiling, are madly in love and are excited to share the day with family and friends. Lisa is a true fashionista and a talented hair and makeup artist so already had great ideas to bring her inspiration of modern and vintage blended style in rich tones of red, gold and black. Their venue, Hotel Deca, located in the University District provides the perfect backdrop, and with some final design choices that I am bringing in it is going to be a beautiful and intimate Fall affair. A recap of the wedding to follow. Here are a few pics from their e-session with Sarah at Gasworks Park.