{"id":630781,"date":"2017-06-12T14:00:32","date_gmt":"2017-06-12T19:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=630781"},"modified":"2017-06-08T09:36:07","modified_gmt":"2017-06-08T14:36:07","slug":"youre-not-dreaming-this-seattle-garden-wedding-really-is-this-pretty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/youre-not-dreaming-this-seattle-garden-wedding-really-is-this-pretty\/","title":{"rendered":"You&#8217;re Not Dreaming, This Seattle Garden Wedding Really is This Pretty"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630888\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/e2\/70\/e27020700ae865fc.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"898\"><\/p>\n<p>Rachel and David wanted their Seattle wedding to be as heartfelt and personal as possible, so they threw a backyard bash in their family&rsquo;s garden! With the help of <a href=\"http:\/\/gatherevents.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gather Events<\/a>, the couple transformed their family home into a lovely summer soiree&nbsp;featuring live jazz, a vintage-inspired cocktail bar, and stunning DIY accents. Photographer&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/benjhaisch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Benj Haisch<\/a>&nbsp;captured every detail&nbsp;of this Seattle garden wedding beautifully, including the&nbsp;gorgeous greenery-forward floral design by&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/julyfloraldesign.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July Floral Design<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em>The Couple:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Rachel and David<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em>The Wedding:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Private Residence, Seattle, Washington<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630883\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/0b\/00\/0b00932651940eab.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630926\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/82\/7c\/827c9a362f0f2d5c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"797\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em>We really aimed to plan a party that we would want to attend. We kept some traditional wedding aspects, but weren&rsquo;t afraid to do away with the ones that were less important to us.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630927\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/f8\/e3\/f8e37eb73d327106.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"896\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em>The majority of our guests were from out-of-town and we felt we couldn&rsquo;t have chosen a more personal or special venue to welcome our friends and family than my family home in Seattle. Getting married in a space that is not set up as a &ldquo;venue&rdquo; did create some challenges, but it was totally worth it for us to be able to celebrate our marriage in such a meaningful place. We utilized every square inch of the house and garden!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630881\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/7b\/f5\/7bf5fa6db34936ad.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"898\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630886\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/6b\/19\/6b194e6f64bdf429.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"898\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630890\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/05\/52\/05522fbed63940b5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"898\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630892\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/70\/a6\/70a675192bdf515a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630894\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/57\/9d\/579d5eea7827e8c9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"898\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630895\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/d9\/d4\/d9d4f08fed3493c6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"898\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630896\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/c5\/e7\/c5e7503b7b602541.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"898\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630897\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/7b\/1e\/7b1e1cecf2e25acd.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630898\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/a3\/70\/a370e201fd46c7f5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"898\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630928\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/67\/43\/6743f75dee6a0103.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"451\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630899\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/2d\/36\/2d36fea24dc07e8a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"898\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630902\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/ad\/9d\/ad9d60d366980d80.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630901\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/d5\/27\/d5279e20c9ebe85d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630900\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/d9\/4c\/d94c3bb0ef22c943.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630929\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/54\/0c\/540cb966759363a5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"896\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630904\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/d9\/c6\/d9c6989f59c47f36.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"898\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630930\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/df\/5f\/df5fb0986781c6a1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"402\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630905\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/3c\/0c\/3c0c72cba0f2423d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630906\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/71\/a3\/71a3daaf460439d1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"898\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630907\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/5b\/36\/5b364fcaeca7eb78.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"898\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630908\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/7b\/48\/7b487d7ef17b8289.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630909\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/c8\/49\/c84970136c30cbeb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"898\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630910\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/f1\/38\/f1384f4b30251024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"898\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630912\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/78\/ee\/78ee0a66bddd09a8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"898\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630911\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/98\/41\/98415399eac8b32b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"898\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630913\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/8d\/b0\/8db040de4387ad5e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"898\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630920\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/fb\/d8\/fbd8ef6bd6350687.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"898\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em>The garden inspired our wedding vibe. The garden was in bloom, so we kept the wedding palette neutral allowing the florals to standout. We wanted the reception to feel like a whimsical summer garden soiree, complete with live jazz, vintage cocktails and PNW-inspired small plates.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630915\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/55\/e9\/55e9ce25cfeca5a5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em>We DIYed a few things! My mom baked our wedding desserts, designed and put together the table centerpieces, and was a major collaborator in terms of overall event design. I designed our invitations. My uncle crafted our wedding favors &ndash; lavender sachets with a personalized stamp. Everyone (sisters, parents, aunts, uncles and friends) cut and constructed a lot of bunting!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630917\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/f4\/53\/f453605730f3f175.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"898\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em>Choose a few details to focus on and trust your vendors to do the rest. We focused on d&eacute;cor we could assemble ahead of time and we left most of the day-of items to the pros.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630919\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/bc\/c5\/bcc5890646a53df7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"898\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630931\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/7d\/ee\/7dee2fb66df9a4e9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"797\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630921\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/96\/38\/96384f0c2b9ef376.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630922\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/23\/a9\/23a9805622fc868c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630923\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/ab\/6f\/ab6f78698ad8ce42.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"898\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630924\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/f8\/11\/f8111ad88ffb3c08.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"898\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-630925\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/6a\/d4\/6ad43b38a366063a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"goldbox\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em>The Wedding Team:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Photography &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/benjhaisch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Benj Haisch<\/a><br>\nEvent Planning &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/gatherevents.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gather Events<\/a><br>\nVenue &ndash; Private Residence<br>\nFloral Design &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/julyfloraldesign.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July Floral Design<\/a><br>\nCatering &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ravishingradish.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ravishing Radish<\/a><br>\nOfficiant &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.marriedbyannemarie.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Annemarie Juhlian<\/a><br>\nDJ &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/integraldjs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Integral DJs<\/a><br>\nLive Music &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/isakgaines.wixsite.com\/isakgainesmusic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Isak Gaines<\/a>,&nbsp;Pamela Liu<br>\nMakeup &amp; Hair Artist &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bridalbeautyagency.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bridal Beauty Agency<\/a><br>\nWedding Dress &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhldn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BHLDN<br>\n<\/a>Groom&rsquo;s Apparel &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/us.suitsupply.com\/en_US\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Suit Supply<\/a><br>\nRentals &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cortpartyrental.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cort Party Rental<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations to Rachel and David, and a special thanks to&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/gatherevents.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gather Events<\/a>&nbsp;for sharing their day with us. Love this wedding&rsquo;s cool garden party vibes? Then you&rsquo;ve got to see <a href=\"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/los-angeles-indoor-garden-wedding-at-millwick\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this Los Angeles indoor garden wedding at Millwick!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"xoxo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.junebugweddings.com\/blog\/xoxo\/xo-gabby.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"97\" height=\"47\"><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rachel and David wanted their Seattle wedding to be as heartfelt and personal as possible, so they threw a backyard bash in their family&rsquo;s garden! With the help of Gather Events, the couple transformed their family home into a lovely summer soiree&nbsp;featuring live jazz, a vintage-inspired cocktail bar, and stunning DIY accents. Photographer&nbsp;Benj Haisch&nbsp;captured every detail&nbsp;of this Seattle garden wedding beautifully, including the&nbsp;gorgeous greenery-forward floral design by&nbsp;July Floral Design. 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