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Weddings at Roche Harbor Resort on San Juan Island, Washington, and Get Hitched Give Hope!

October 25, 2011 | editorial team

San Juan Island’s Roche Harbor Resort is a hidden treasure of the Pacific Northwest for vacations, family gatherings and the most charming of weddings, and we’re thrilled to say that they are donating an incredible get-away package to the live auction at Thursday night’s Get Hitched Give Hope Gala! (Tickets are on sale now! Go get yours and then come party with the Junebug crew for a great cause on Thursday!)

Roche Harbor, San Juan Islands, Washington

What you could win at Get Hitched Give Hope:

A Northwest Honeymoon Getaway at Roche Harbor Resort on award-winning San Juan Island – Five nights in a deluxe, waterview bluff suite, two dinner experiences in their McMillin’s Dining Room, two couple’s retreats in their Afterglow Spa, and a honeymoon welcome basket filled with Northwest wine each night, gourmet cheeses, cut flowers, local smoked salmon and fresh berries. A package valued at $4,240. Wow!

coral color wedding at Roche Harbor, San Juan Islands, Washington, photos by La Vie Photography
(Roche Harbor, San Juan Island wedding photos above by La Vie Photography)

Roche Harbor Resort’s service is unparalleled and unpretentious, and the feeling of being on a closely knit island spills over into every experience you have there. It’s the oldest operating hotel in the state of Washington, and the second oldest business, so historic charm abounds every where you look in this seaside village. Often called a “natural playground,” there is no end to the beauty of the surrounding landscape or the opportunities for fun! You can swim in their outdoor heated pool, rent mopeds, hike trails, roast marshmallows in one of the many fireplaces or fire pits, or spend time on the water discovering the vast community of local sea lions, otters, and whales!

Roche Harbor Resort is ideal for destination wedding celebrations because they have ample accommodations and activities of all kinds for your guests. They offer unique ceremony and reception spaces, amazingly personalized service, and catering that’s out of this world.

coral color wedding at Roche Harbor, San Juan Islands, Washington, photos by F7 Photography
(Roche Harbor, San Juan Island wedding photos above by F7 Photography)

Part of the Junebug team recently got to spend a weekend away as guests at Roche Harbor Resort, and here’s what our own Blair and Sydnor had to say about their experiences…

“I’m head over heels for the spectacular scenery and charming staff at Roche Harbor Resort, and my first trip will no doubt be one in a series. With accommodations ranging from family weekend cabins to extraordinary luxury homes, and a gourmet menu of comfort food to-die-for, Roche Harbor belongs on the list of every discerning traveler from the Pacific Northwest and around the world.” – Blair

“Sam Jacobson the Lodging Director and Bill Shaw the Executive Chef are incredibly awesome – what a great team to have for your wedding! There’s no doubt they work hard to give the best service – every interaction I had with them was unpretentious and very caring.” – Sydnor

coral color wedding at Roche Harbor, San Juan Islands, Washington, photos by Riso Studio
(Roche Harbor, San Juan Island wedding photos above by Riso Studio)

You can learn more about all the wedding and travel possibilities at Roche Harbor Resort on their website, and if you’re in the Seattle area, be sure to come join us and the Roche Harbor staff this Thursday, October 28th, at Get Hitched Give Hope where you can “get gorgeous goods while giving back!”

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Bridal Market – Behind the Scenes at the Fall 2012 Christos, Kenneth Pool and Amsale Fashion Shows

October 25, 2011 | editorial team

It’s part two of our behind the scenes coverage of the Fall 2011 Bridal Market, photographed by Merri Cyr Weddings, and today it’s all about the powerhouse trio of Christos, Kenneth Pool and Amsale. Each of these collections is designed by Amsale Aberra, and each represent a different fashion focus while still maintaining Amsale’s current yet timeless viewpoint. Christos is all about tradition and heirloom quality gowns, Kenneth Pool embraces the glamour and fantasy in wedding fashion, and Amsale is the epitome of modern bridal. The three fashion shows all take place at the ultra mod and spare EZ Studios, and they progress throughout the day in an abundance of fun and wonderfully inspirational style!

The Christos fall 2012 bridal market runway show…

backstage photos at Christos wedding fashion show during NYC bridal market 2011, photos by Merri Cyr and Mark Walker of Merri Cyr Weddings

backstage photos at Christos wedding fashion show during NYC bridal market 2011, photos by Merri Cyr and Mark Walker of Merri Cyr Weddings

backstage photos at Christos wedding fashion show during NYC bridal market 2011, photos by Merri Cyr and Mark Walker of Merri Cyr Weddings

The Kenneth Pool fall 2012 bridal market runway show…

backstage photos at Kenneth Pool wedding fashion show during NYC bridal market 2011, photos by Merri Cyr and Mark Walker of Merri Cyr Weddings

backstage photos at Kenneth Pool wedding fashion show during NYC bridal market 2011, photos by Merri Cyr and Mark Walker of Merri Cyr Weddings

backstage photos at Kenneth Pool wedding fashion show during NYC bridal market 2011, photos by Merri Cyr and Mark Walker of Merri Cyr Weddings

And the Amsale fall 2012 bridal market runway show…

backstage photos at Amsale wedding fashion show during NYC bridal market 2011, photos by Merri Cyr and Mark Walker of Merri Cyr Weddings

backstage photos at Amsale wedding fashion show during NYC bridal market 2011, photos by Merri Cyr and Mark Walker of Merri Cyr Weddings

backstage photos at Amsale wedding fashion show during NYC bridal market 2011, photos by Merri Cyr and Mark Walker of Merri Cyr Weddings

Beautiful! All images above by Merri Cyr and Mark Walker of Merri Cyr Weddings. Check out more of their bridal market images on Photobug, and stay tuned for more right here on What Junebug Loves all this week!

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Bridal Market – Behind the Scenes at the Claire Pettibone Fashion Show

October 24, 2011 | editorial team

Claire Pettibone wedding dress fashion show at NYC bridal market 2011, photos by Merri Cyr and Mark Walker from Merri Cyr Weddings

If you read What Junebug Loves at all last week, you know that I was lucky enough to be in New York City for fall Bridal Market, and if you read What Junebug Loves regularly, you certainly know that I get light-headed and warm-hearted for all things fashion! Because of this I wanted to be sure we covered Bridal Market creatively for all of you out there who love fashion too, so in addition to blogging about the new wedding dress collections we asked New York Junebug member photographer Merri Cyr to come along with me all day Saturday to document what it’s like to be at Bridal Market. Merri and her second shooter Mark Walker did an absolutely amazing job capturing the essence and energy of the day, and I love that their images show the bridal market experience from every angle. Today we’ll begin with their coverage of the super romantic Claire Pettibone show, and each day this week we’ll show you more of their fly-on-the-wall, behind-the-scenes, documentary coverage. A day in the life of a wedding blogger – not a bad job I’ve got here!

Claire Pettibone wedding dress fashion show at NYC bridal market 2011, photos by Merri Cyr and Mark Walker from Merri Cyr Weddings

Claire Pettibone’s wedding dress designs are always beautifully vintage inspired, and this time around she also drew on the inspiration of a French garden party. Each gown is both slinky and sweet with intricate details in the fabrics and dress construction. I spoke with Claire before the show, and she talked about how she loves femininity, and always tries to honor womanhood and the female form in her dress designs. Love that!

Claire Pettibone wedding dress fashion show at NYC bridal market 2011, photos by Merri Cyr and Mark Walker from Merri Cyr Weddings

Claire Pettibone wedding dress fashion show at NYC bridal market 2011, photos by Merri Cyr and Mark Walker from Merri Cyr Weddings

Claire Pettibone wedding dress fashion show at NYC bridal market 2011, photos by Merri Cyr and Mark Walker from Merri Cyr Weddings

Claire Pettibone wedding dress fashion show at NYC bridal market 2011, photos by Merri Cyr and Mark Walker from Merri Cyr Weddings

All images above by Merri Cyr and Mark Walker of Merri Cyr. Check out more of their incredible images today over on Photobug, and stay tuned for more right here on What Junebug Loves this week!

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