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Casual charm at West Sound wedding
West Sound couple Melissa and Brendan married in June 2012 in a summery outdoor ceremony where there was “lots of fun, dancing, and laughter with our loved ones.” With simple décor, the couple focused their ... More »Long-time West Sound couple marries in garden wedding
After 20 years together, Stephanie and Chris decided to tie the knot. In an August wedding inspired by a vintage cottage garden, the West Sound couple wanted to acknowledge “the love and support of our ... More »Elegance on a dime at South Sound wedding
“Wedding elegance without the stuffiness” was the order of the day as Molly and Thomas said I do. This comfortably casual August 2012 wedding emphasized their taste as a South Sound couple and also acknowledged ... More »Environmental whimsy at Olympia wedding
For their Olympia wedding, Hannah and Aaron wanted to create a relaxed atmosphere. “I really wanted to get away from a stuffy, overly formal feeling,” says Hannah. Rather than pursue a specific theme, the couple ... More »Tacoma zoo wedding highlights couple’s South Sound home and history
As high school sweethearts, Shannon and Chris frequently went on dates to the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium (PDZA). “Chris has always had a passion for all things critter-like,” Shannon explained, and this passion culminated ... More »Couple rings in their marriage in a Port Gamble wedding
On a lovely August day, Alyssa and Tim exchanged vows in a ceremony they described as “classy, elegant, and captivating.”
While emphasizing the beauty of the season with central floral arrangements, Alyssa and Tim were also ... More »Day of the Dead wedding cake
Corina Bakery created this tasty and beautiful Day of the Dead wedding cake for a couple's wedding.
J. Robbins Florist adorned the cake with fresh flowers.
This Tacoma bakery makes speciality wedding cakes, desserts and ... More »Asian tea ceremony during Olympia wedding
Tiffany Lin and Hung Pham met in 2001 when an auspicious shortage of staff at The Lemon Grass Restaurant left head chef Hung as her server. After 11 years together, Tiffany and Hung were married ... More »Alderbrook Resort waterfront wedding
WHO: Heather and Ross Markham
VENUE: Alderbrook Resort & Spa
SEASON: Spring
COLORS: Blush pink, fuchsia, lavender, taupe and khaki
DÉCOR: Heather planned their wedding with touches of “romance, class and modern whimsy.”
“Butterflies have always ... More »"Bohemian whimsy" at fall wedding
WHO: Ingrid Pharris and Tim Goebel
WEDDING VENUE: Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Olympia. RECEPTION VENUE: Indian Summer Golf & Country Club, Olympia.
SEASON: Fall
COLORS / FLORIST: “Black and gold were used as ... More »Married in Spain, then in Tacoma
WHO: Julia Hansmeier and Miguel Lopez
Julia and Miguel were married in Spain on Nov. 13, 2010, but Julia wanted to introduce Miguel to her loved ones and to include them in her wedding, so ... More »1,000 paper cranes for good luck
WHO: Maria Muto and Alex Olson
VENUE: The Cove in Normandy Park
DÉCOR: Illustrations from a vintage garden botanical book inspired the invitations, decorations and photo-booth prints.
Maria made more than 1,000 origami paper cranes, which ... More »Casual beachside wedding
WHO: Nicole Weber and Ryan Montoya
VENUE: The Edgewater House in Olalla in Kitsap County
SEASON: Summer
COLORS: Tangerine orange and watermelon pink
DÉCOR: Guests dropped greeting cards into an old mailbox that Nicole had ... More »Beach-theme bistro reception in fall
WHO: Beth Keaney and Peter Glein
VENUE: Church of St. Patrick in Tacoma – wedding; Tacoma Yacht Club – reception
SEASON: Fall
COLORS: Blue and green
DÉCOR: The couple turned the inside of the Tacoma ... More »Beachside wedding in Mexico
WHO: Jordan Snyder and Adam Moll
VENUE: Las Caletas, 30 minutes from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
“Las Caletas is one of my favorite places in the world,” says Jordan. “I loved all the parrots and monkeys.”
SEASON: FallMore »
Port Gamble fairy-tale setting
WHO: Abby Woodall and Kyle Rodeheaver
VENUE: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Port Gamble
SEASON: Summer
DÉCOR: Abby describes their wedding as “vintage elegance with lots of personal do-it-yourself touches. I wanted it to be ... More »Vintage wedding and reception theme
WHO: Breanne Shelley and Daniel LeBlanc
VENUE: Tacoma Country & Golf Club
SEASON: Summer
COLORS: Black, ivory, royal blue and apple green
DÉCOR: Vintage theme
Leather suitcases symbolized the travels the couple had taken together. ... More »Art-inspired wedding mixes styles
WHO: Christina Shonborg Schock and Arthur Smith
VENUE: Thornewood Castle
SEASON: Fall
DÉCOR: “We are both artists,” says Christina, and keeping in mind their friends who are artists, the couple chose to have a “unique, ... More »Farm wedding in the fall
WHO: Atsuko Ishida and Nicholas Franklin
VENUE: Llama Rose Farms & Gardens, Poulsbo
SEASON: Fall
COLORS: Peach and gray
DÉCOR: The centerpieces were unique to each table, featuring candles, potpourri and ribbon, and hand-stamped fabric ... More »Olympia wedding
WHO: Kristi and Chris
SEASON: Spring
COLORS: Red and purple with accents of yellow
UNIQUE TOUCHES: As a caterer, Kristi spent extra attention on the menu incorporating her wedding colors and accommodating dietary restrictions, and ... More »South Sound barn wedding
WHO: Jennifer and Eric
VENUE: Red Barn Studios
SEASON: Summer
COLORS: Navy blue and canary yellow
DECOR: Shabby-chic: vintage jars, pails, and apple orchard baskets were used to hold rustic centerpieces, silverware was tied with raffia, and lemonade was ... More »Elegant South Sound waterfront wedding
WHO: Kristi and David
VENUE: Alderbrook Resort & Spa
SEASON: Summer
COLORS: Green, silver, black, and white
DECOR: Metal tree centerpieces, candles, crystals, and orchids created an elegant atmosphere
UNIQUE TOUCHES: In lieu of favors, the couple made a donation ... More »Multicultural Weddings: A Hindu Wedding in Tacoma
WHO: Mayuri and Kunaal
VENUE: Hotel Murano, Tacoma
SEASON: Summer
COLORS: Deep red, Champagne, and Metallic Gold
DECOR: English garden theme featuring fresh flowers and hundreds of candles. Design and décor by ... More »Artistic South Sound wedding
WHO: Kaz and Dan
VENUE: Tacoma Art Museum
SEASON: Summer
DECOR: Magical forest theme: the couple combined Old Master inspired art with taxidermy animals, LED lights, and other imaginative props like a vintage typewriter. A bird theme was ... More »A New Year's wedding in Tacoma
WHO: Jamie and Matthew
VENUE: Union Station, Tacoma
SEASON: Winter
COLORS: Black, white, silver, and blue
DECOR: The couple selected décor to compliment the beautiful and unique Dale Chihuly glass art that ... More »Multicultural Tacoma wedding
WHO: Elaina and Cameron
VENUE: The Pagoda, Point Defiance Park, Metro Parks Tacoma
SEASON: Spring
COLORS: Scarlet and marigold
DECOR: Asian-influenced design complimented the natural beauty of the pagoda and the ... More »Fall wedding in Port Orchard
With reds and oranges as their fall wedding colors, Mallorie and Jordon were married at Trophy Lake Golf & Casting Club in Port Orchard, WA.
The outdoor, covered pavilion ceiling was decorated with orange, red and ... More »Tacoma waterfront wedding
On a beautiful, clear blue sky September evening, Adrielle and Jeff were married on the esplanade of the Foss Waterway Seaport. They walked down the aisle accompanied by steel drum musicians and vocalists.
Their ... More »Rustic elegance in Grays Harbor wedding
WHO: Leah and Greg
VENUE: Ceremony – St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church; Reception – Rotary Log Pavilion
COLORS: Navy blue and Fuchsia
DECOR: Rustic Elegance: natural elements from the south sound such as rocks, wood, moss, and water complimented ... More »Destination Wedding: Mexico
WHO: Steffen and Randy
VENUE: Villa Mia, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
SEASON: Summer
COLORS: Sunset Colors (orange, pink, and yellow)
DECOR: Beach-inspired elements like the wedding cake were accented by traditional Mexican décor like a horse-shaped piñata and papier-mâché stars.
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