One of the very first things that I discuss with couples in my consultations is the marriage license. You can’t get married without one unless you are having a commitment ceremony or a vow renewal. Signing a marriage license on your wedding day with your officiant and two witnesses is what makes your marriage legal. […]
When I first met with Robert and Melissa, they shared with me that their first date was at Safeco Field and that this was the venue they had chosen for their wedding. I really had no idea what to expect because I have only been to one baseball game at the ballpark. On their wedding […]
Yesterday I drove to Cle Elum for Gini & Matt’s wedding at Suncadia resort. Located just over Snoqualmie pass, Suncadia resort is tucked into a forest with beautiful surroundings including a winery, golf course and private homes that can be rented for your event. Gini and Matt rented one of these beautiful lodge-like homes for […]
The couples I marry contact me with all different lead times for their wedding. Sometimes I get the inquiry for my services months in advance — in fact I have already booked a wedding for 2013! And other times I get a phone call from a couple who exclaims, “We want to get married as […]
I was strolling through the grocery store the other day when a magazine cover of Seattle Met (May issue) caught my eye. The cover’s title said in big blocky letters: FOOD TRUCKS. Being the foodie that I am (I know we are all sick of that term but I don’t know what else to call […]
One of the things that baffles me when talking to brides this time of year is how many of them wait to hire their officiant. The venue, DJ, caterer and even the menu has been chosen, but the last person on the list to get hired is often the officiant. I don’t understand why […]
I recently experienced the death of my mother and was inspired to write a little bit about how to “do life” when you are grieving. Picture yourself in the middle of your wedding planning. You have your heart set on that special person in your life — whether it’s your father, your mother or an […]
The Wedding Cake History: In ancient Rome, marriages were sealed when the groom smashed a barley cake over the bride’s head. (Luckily, tiaras were not fashionable then.) In medieval England, newlyweds smooched over a pile of buns, supposedly ensuring a prosperous future. Unmarried guests sometimes took home a little piece of cake to tuck under […]
Each week I will examine a wedding custom, ritual or tradition that has been passed from generation to generation. We’ll look at it’s origin and how it has influenced the lives of our ancestors and hot it impacts us today. We’ll also look at how we create our own customs and how these new traditions […]
Recently, I have had the pleasure of getting to know Mia Natsume of Sweettoof Studios. At Sweettoof, Mia creates Ticings, which are edible toppers for your wedding cake, cupcakes or cookies. Not only limited to weddings, Mia can recreate your company logo to place on a take-away corporate event cookie or a cute edible decal […]
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