Throwing a wedding celebration is one of the first times you and your partner will play “host” together, meaning your guests’ comfort and enjoyment is a top priority. From deciding who to invite to creating a welcoming atmosphere, navigating navigating the intricacies of wedding guest etiquette can be a bit challenging. To assist you in this endeavor, we've compiled some of the most pressing questions you might be pondering, along with our knowledgeable answers.
Read moreWhy You Need to Schedule Your Formal Wedding Photos Before the Ceremony
Planning a wedding involves a meticulous orchestration of myriad details, with the timing of formal photos emerging as a particularly significant consideration. Scheduling formal wedding couple photos, posed wedding party group shots, and family portraits before the ceremony can markedly elevate the overall experience of your wedding day.
Read on to examine how this non-traditional scheduling shift reveals several compelling advantages.
Read moreWhat It's Like Doing Your Own Wedding Flowers: An Interview with a Bride, Her Mom, and Her Sister
The bride, Sarah, along with her sister, Emily, and their mother, opted to undertake the intricate task of designing all of the wedding flowers themselves. Armed with an array of seasonal blooms and a shared vision, these women dedicated themselves to curating arrangements that would not only complement the picturesque garden setting, but also bring Sarah’s idyllic wedding vision to fruition.
Below, in an exclusive interview with sister-of-the-bride, Emily, she provides a firsthand perspective on the meticulous planning, artistic decisions, and poignant moments shared during the process of creating their own wedding florals. Discover the behind-the-scenes narrative of how the family planned, prepared, and executed the floral arrangements, the challenges met, and the joys experienced as Emily reflects on her family’s journey in wedding floral design.
Read moreCreating a Weather Contingency Plan for Your Outdoor Wedding in Seattle
When it comes to discussing inclement weather affecting outdoor Seattle weddings, most think of rain as the culprit. In recent years, however, the Pacific Northwest has experienced an increase in local wildfires, leading to thick smoke engulfing the region. This can pose health risks to you and your guests, making it essential to have a backup plan to move the festivities completely indoors if needed. Additionally, Seattle's summer months have been warming up more and more, increasing the likelihood that there may be intense heat and sun exposure making guests uncomfortable if they do not have adequate shade cover. A well-thought-out contingency plan can help you address these challenges and ensure the comfort and safety of your loved ones.
Read moreWhy You Should Organize Your Wedding Escort Cards Beforehand
Organizing your wedding escort cards alphabetically before your wedding day is essential for ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for both you and your guests. First and foremost, it saves valuable time and effort on the wedding day. By arranging the escort cards alphabetically beforehand, you create a logical and structured system that streamlines the setup process. This means when you or your event staff are setting up the escort card table, each card can quickly and easily be located and placed in its designated spot without the hassle of searching through a disorganized pile of hundreds of names. This efficiency is especially crucial in the midst of wedding day chaos, helping you focus on other important aspects of your event.
Moreover, organizing escort cards alphabetically greatly enhances the guest experience. Wedding guests often arrive with a mix of excitement and anticipation, and the last thing you want is for them to feel confused or frustrated while trying to find their assigned tables. An alphabetical arrangement simplifies the search process for your guests. They can quickly locate their names without having to scan through a random arrangement of cards, reducing the likelihood of congestion and ensuring a seamless flow as guests enter the reception area.
Creating an easy-to-navigate system reflects thoughtfulness and consideration for your guests' experience. It demonstrates your attention to detail and your desire to make their participation in your celebration as enjoyable and stress-free as possible. Guests will appreciate the effort you put into ensuring that they can swiftly find their seats, allowing them to relax and fully engage in the festivities without unnecessary delays or confusion.
Read moreHow to Repurpose Wedding Flowers
Repurposing wedding flowers from your ceremony to your dinner reception space is a practical way to enhance the overall aesthetic of your event, while also promoting sustainability and cost-effectiveness. Our favorite application that provides our couples the biggest bang for their buck is repurposing floral arrangements from the wedding ceremony aisle as centerpieces for the reception tables.
Read moreWhy We Love the Manor House Wedding Venue
The Manor House on Bainbridge is an exquisite and picturesque wedding venue, nestled in the heart of Bainbridge Island, a charming town known for its scenic beauty and historic charm. This Seattle destination wedding venue provides an idyllic setting for couples seeking a romantic, relaxing setting for their wedding celebrations. The venue offers a sense of seclusion and tranquility, creating a perfect getaway location for couples and their guests. Because the venue resides in the sleepy beach town of Pleasant Beach Village, guests are easily able to make lodging reservations in one of the many suites at The Inn.
Read moreHow To Uninvite Guests From Your Wedding
Are you feeling stuck on how to inform previously-invited guests that they are no longer invited to your wedding?
We’ve created a template for how to uninvite wedding guests from your wedding celebration.
Read moreSummer Wedding Hairstyles That Will Keep You Cool
This post was inspired by my dear friend getting married in Cancun this summer, meaning hot temperatures, high humidity, and the beach breeze throughout the entirety of the wedding day. How do you sacrifice having your hair down, while still looking sophisticated and chic during these hot summer days?
Scroll through to find cute and classy hairstyles that are perfect for any summer wedding, whether you’re the bride, part of the bridal party, or simply one of the guests attending. Trust me when I say you will not regret your decision to have your hair pulled back!
Read moreOur Favorite Seattle Wedding Venues
Brides and grooms have an endless selection of wedding venues around the Seattle area. Besides the classic ballrooms, there are industrial wedding venues with exposed brick walls in the heart of Downtown Seattle, rooftop terraces and green lawns overlooking the water, and tucked away gardens.
While Seattle itself has stolen our hearts long ago, some of its wedding venues have managed to make us fall in love with everything it offers in a completely different way - and you’ll soon see why. See below for our Top 10 Seattle wedding venues, where we would literally spend every waking moment if we could!
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