Now that the weather outside is frightful, there’s no cozier place to spend a date night than right there in your own home. But we’re not talking take-out and scrabble here; we’re talking about a decadent and romantic dinner for two. Light a few candles, pour a glass of wine and get cooking! Make it a surprise treat for your sweetie, or better yet, cook together. Chef Jason Wilson from Crush has given us some warm winter recipes to help stir up a little passion in the kitchen. Try his amazing Red Kuri Squash Soup, Grilled Lamb Tartare and Braised Chanterelles for a date night that’s sure to keep out the cold!

 

Goodness gracious, do we love shopping! Nothing gets our hearts racing like walking into a beautiful boutique and seeing all the treasures that await us. Finding the perfect gift for those involved in your wedding is no easy task and with the holidays right around the corner your shopping list is probably a mile long. We thought you might like a little inspiration. Here are a few special shops that make our hearts skip a beat. Watson Kennedy has two locations in downtown Seattle and a new one in Bellevue. Visit any of the three variations and feel like you’ve been transported to the prettiest shop in Paris. Essenza in Fremont is a product lover’s paradise. Choose from their exquisite selection of imported beauty and fragrance lines. OK OK Gallery in its brand new space in Ballard is a fun and funky mix of toys, art, books and unusual finds. It’s a great place to find something creative for the men in your life.

 

Watson Kennedy
86 Pine Street, Seattle (206) 443-6281
1022 1st Avenue, Seattle (206) 652-8350.
10032 Main St., Bellevue, 425-467-1142

 

Essenza, 615 North 35th Street, Seattle (206) 547-4895

 

OK OK Gallery,  5107 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle, 206-789-6242  



Vain. hair. shop. art.

We are wild about Vain Hair Salon, because they are all about creativity, self expression and DIY possibilities- three things we strongly believe in here at Junebug Weddings! The experts at Vain offer all kinds of services including color and highlights, hair and lash extensions, cuts, up-dos and make-up artistry to help you and your bridal party get wedding ready. Whether your look is punk princess, screen siren, natural beauty or anything in between, Vain can get the job done to help you express your own personal wedding day style. Visit their website for ideas, and be sure to check out their in store art gallery and accessories boutique when you stop by for your free consultation.

 

Vain, 2018 1st Avenue, Seattle, 206-441-3441
 

Congratulations to Jim and Ivy!!!
Married September 30, 2006 in a day filled with both tradition and fun. After their musical Catholic ceremony at Blessed Sacrament Church, Jim and Ivy sped off in a bright red Mini Cooper. The reception at Bell Harbor showed off the sunset over the Sound, and featured a traditional tea ceremony to honor their families, and a beautiful performance by Ivy’s a cappella singing group. 

 

 

Lucky lady and Junebug reader Shalini Gujavarty is the winner of our $500 shopping spree at Tulip. Shalini is planning her Seattle wedding with fiancé Eric, and blogging all about the experience.

Read what she has to say!

Junebug professionals are the BEST

Seattle magazine’s annual “Best Of 2006” issue just hit the news stands and some of our fantastic Junebug wedding professionals have been honored in its pages! Congrats to Cepia Dermotique for “Best Spray Tan”, Olympus Spa for “Best Place To Get Naked With Your Girlfriends”, Aimee Page of Hollyhock Cakes for “Best Cake Maker”, and City Catering for “Most Creative Caterer”!