WEDDING BLOG

Classic, Elegant and Traditional Pacific Northwest Wedding – Rebekah and Josh

December 9, 2011 | editorial team

Today’s lovely real wedding of Rebekah and Josh is tradition at its best. With the help of talented wedding planner Merry Beth Turpin of Aisle of View and wedding and floral designer Steven Moore, their celebration was classic, elegant and deeply meaningful to the couple and their families. And as you’ll see form the beautiful photos by Junebug member photographer Michele M. Waite, a whole lot of fun too!

The Goals: Rebekah and Josh were excited to host a wedding that was special and memorable for their families and friends, and that meaningfully reflected their faith. They chose The Annie Wright School in Tacoma, Washington for their celebration, and it was the perfect decision. The ceremony took place inside the school’s chapel, and the reception was held outside throughout the beautiful gardens and grounds.

The Design: A wedding color palette of taupe, deep purple, light green and champagne were chosen for their elegant and timeless feel, and were incorporated in details throughout the day. The wedding design drew inspiration from rustic vineyard and classic vintage elements, like chalkboards, wine barrels, vintage bottles, mercury glass vases and votives, and stacks of antique trunks.

Simple wedding invitations were created by Paper Fling and Rebekah hand-made their wedding favors – muslin bags filled with local coffee beans, and decorated with a custom purple wedding stamp. Their ivory buttercream wedding cake was pink champagne flavored with bavarian cream, and was made by Celebrity Cake Studio.

Rebekah and Josh absolutely loved the wedding professionals they chose to work with. “Our pastor was amazing! The photographer captured all the right moments! The venue was beautiful and ideal. I would have to say that two of the best decisions were to higher a wedding planner and a designer. The wedding planner made the months of planning and day of the wedding go smoothly and the designer truly brought my vision to life.”

The Look: Rebekah carried her love of elegance and romance into her bridal look with a delicate lace wedding dress by Jenny Lee. Josh and his groomsmen wore fun striped ties with their tan suits and the bridesmaids wore strapless short light fawn colored dresses from J. Crew, with purple heels that really popped. Now, Rebekah and Josh both wear wedding rings from the amazing T. Anthony Jewelers.

The Moments: One of the most memorable moments of the day for Rebekah and Josh came when they saw each other for the first time outside the MarQueen Hotel. “The first glance was emotional and exciting. This was the day we had been waiting for all of our lives and it was finally happening. Seeing each other for the first time was so special. The expressions on both of our faces truly showed the love we have for each other. We hugged and kissed and wiped tears from each others faces. This was a beautiful moment for us both.”

And at the end of it all, they just couldn’t have asked for anything more. “We both look back on the day and can’t imagine it being any better than it was! It was such an amazing day and we feel so blessed that we were able to share it with our friends and families.”

The Pros: Learn about all of the talented wedding professionas and businesses that contributed to this wedding on Rebekah and Josh’s page in our Real Wedding Library!

Thank you Rebekah and Josh! What a wonderful wedding day!

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Grand and Romantic Ivory, Champagne, Gold and Peach Seattle Wedding at Union Station

December 8, 2011 | editorial team

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The Great Hall at Union Station is one of the most breathtaking and commanding wedding venues in all of the Seattle area, and when talented wedding professionals like Christiane Zweifler of Flora Nova Design and Travis McBurney of True Colors Events get their hands on it, this historic train station comes to live in the most magical way! Enjoy these lovely photos from Stephanie Cristalli of couple Gayle and John’s gorgeous Seattle wedding!

Travis McBurney of True Colors Events: Gayle and John were a wonderful couple living on the East Coast who wanted to have their wedding in Seattle since they had both lived here previously and considered it home. They loved the elegance and beauty of St. Mark’s and Union Station as spaces in which to create their wedding memories. We choose a palette of ivory, gold, champagne, green and peach to create a warm and inviting environment that was elegant, sophisticated and gorgeous but without feeling overdone or stuffy. Their focus was to create a wonderful guest experience for their family and friends with an evening of beautiful atmosphere, great food and beverage, good music and fun elements such as a photo backdrop for their guests.

Christiane Zweifler of Flora Nova Design: I just loved this wedding! Everything from their soft color palette of peaches, creams, and light greens mixed with accents of gold, the bride’s gorgeous dress, the grand atmosphere at Union Station, the elegant rentals… everything was perfectly coordinated by the always fabulous team at True Colors.

For the ceremony altar area we designed a grand focal point featuring peonies, calla lilies, trailing amaranthus, and tall eremurus. For the reception The Great Hall at Union Station offered a grand space for an elegant reception – tall ceilings and white marble walls, with a touch of historic luxury. The grand entrance area, draped in ivory sheer included a long escort card table with a rose bud vase for each guest, and a cocktail lounge area featuring white leather sofas, a fun photo booth, and several bars. The cocktail area was separated from the reception area with a natural “hedge” of tall willow trees blooming with orchids and peonies – a great solution if a large space needs to be divided into two areas. The reception guest tables were decorated with various centerpiece styles – the focal point being 10 super-tall arrangements featuring mixed floral with beautiful large local peonies, tall willow branches, trailing amaranthus, and tall vases with submerged orchids. Other tables featured either low mixed designs of hydrangea, roses, peonies, or simply bowls with floating blooms and floating candles.

The Wedding Team:

Wedding Planning and Coordination: Travis McBurney with True Colors Events
Photography: Stephanie Cristalli
Floral Design: Flora Nova Design
Ceremony Location: St. Mark’s Cathedral
Reception Location: Great Hall at Union Station
Rentals: Pedersen’s Party Rentals

Thank you for sharing this spectacular wedding with us Gayle and John, and fantastic job to the whole wedding team! Beautiful!

Holiday Wish List – Black, White and Bright Honeymoon Fashion and Accessories!

December 7, 2011 | editorial team

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If you’re planning a honeymoon in a tropical location, winter can be a great time to get a few special items that will make you feel like a million bucks while you travel. Brand new designer Resort collections are just coming out, and lots of items left from summer are on sale across the internet. I’m loving the chic yet exuberant look of an always classic black and white base, with bright pops of electric color in a bathing suit, bracelet, or just a shimmer of gloss on your lips. It’s honeymoon fashion that’s timeless, but all kinds of fun! Add a few of these items to your holiday wish list and see what “Santa” delivers!