Elevated by au-courant wedding decor that showcases lush blooms and vintage accents, the latest gowns beckon to brides with frothy skirting, floral embellishments and an aura of romance.
Spring/Summer 2018

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In our new Spring/Summer 2018 issue, you'll find:
The Best Venues for Getting Married
Chic Bridal Looks
On Trend Wedding Decor
Colorful Engagement Rings
...and more!
Features
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Love is in the square as Seattle’s historic Smith Tower sets the scene for new wedding fashion infused with Gatsbyesque glitz and glamour
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Adorned with beaded appliqués, intricate lace designs and fabric-like flourishes, the latest wedding cakes draw inspiration from bridal couture
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Ask the Experts
Three top wedding planners lend their expertise to tackle your biggest budget conundrums.
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Wedding Party
The couple’s distinctly urban style, full of class and elegance, was exquisitely captured throughout their big-day decor.
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To bring their dream of a beautiful garden wedding indoors, the bride commissioned Floressence to festoon the ceremony space with lush, abundant blooms and greenery, even adding organic touches to the venue’s signature wine barrel wall.
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The organic beauty of the gardens at Willows Lodge led to the inspiration for Debby and Laurence’s romantic union.
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Together, the dynamic duo has planned and executed more than 2,000 weddings, prior to planning their own.
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The couple opted for muted white and blush flowers, with hints of blue and a few pops of sunset corals, growing almost all of the dahlias used in the wedding in their home garden.
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The couple transformed the historic airplane hangar for the reception in a nod to Lauren’s family’s deep ties to aviation and out of respect for the couple’s grandfathers who served in World War II.
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Emily and Evan made a great team when it came to planning and executing their big day. The bride’s Pinterest board was packed with amazing ideas, and the groom, a handyman through and through, had the skills to make it happen.
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Not being ones for the traditional, Sarah and Alexander planned an intimate wedding that was filled with art and aviation. Sarah walked down the aisle in a timeless Ann Taylor gown with a train she hand-painted herself.
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The Fairmont’s Spanish Ballroom was resplendent in a 1920s theme for the reception, with tables accented by creamy white florals and ornate candelabras.
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This fun-filled wedding included a surprise performance by the University of Washington marching band, late-night hot dogs, a sparkler send-off and guests from all over the country celebrating Catherine and Chris committing their lives to each other.
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The bride and groom worked together to blend the traditions of their two heritages, and the end result was a ceremony that mixed both western and Hindu elements.
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When Lisa Sebastian started planning her wedding to marketing manager Justin Dille (they originally met on eHarmony), they both knew they wanted a setting where their grandmothers, nieces and nephews would all feel comfortable celebrating.
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The bride’s inspiration for the look and feel of the wedding day started with her grandmother’s garden. After first scoping out venues all across the state, the Ellensburg natives couldn’t imagine a more intimate and personal spot in which to celebrate their love.
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Dorothy and Aaron’s two-day celebration brought their nearest and dearest together to rejoice in their union.
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The couple’s multicultural, multiday wedding featured an Islamic nikah ceremony at The Sanctuary at Admiral on Thursday evening and a traditional Western wedding at the Fremont Foundry on Saturday.
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Soo and Mark’s minimal, no-fuss ceremony was followed up by a colorful Korean ceremony, in which the bride donned a traditional hanbok gown.
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When lobbyist Alex Hur asked development and operations director Samantha Kersul to marry him on their fifth anniversary, he had planned a fairy-tale helicopter ride overlooking Lake Union.
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Reception Venues
When it comes to choosing your wedding venue it’s easy to get swept away by Seattle’s most popular spots for saying “I do”. With everything from sky-high city skyscrapers to vineyard escapes, the Pacific Northwest is home to incredible locations that newly engaged couples flock to year after year.
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Unveiled
Talk about making an entrance: For their November 5, 2016, nuptials at Sodo Park by Herban Feast in SoDo, Karyn Mai and Jason Perlman created a sweeping aisle runner that not only lent a wow factor to the decor, but a special poignancy to their ceremony as well.
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Cabernet Franc, Grenache, Pinot Noir: The many grapes grown in Washington state not only provide us with award-winning wines, but winning wedding ideas as well, as those deep, dark purple, aubergine and burgundy fruit tones lend themselves beautifully to chic celebrations.
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Seeking to match the unique gray and tan color palette of their November 5, 2016, wedding at Sodo Park by Herban Feast, Karyn Mai and Jason Perlman got artsy with antique book pages to handcraft this sweet paper flower boutonniere for the groom.
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Hot on the heels of floral crowns and trailing bouquets comes the latest big-day creation: the flower shawl, as seen in this January 2016, shoot in Point Defiance Park showcasing a real-life engaged couple, now happily wed.
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For their August 7, 2016, wedding at Robinswood House, Clara Park and Jisu Kim treated guests to a spot of tea by setting up a favor bar that featured an array of loose leaf teas from purveyor Harney & Sons (think peppermint, citrus green tea and Earl Grey options).
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“I wanted them to be a bit wild, but still classic with a clean look,” the bride says of the lush and verdant bouquets, which were doubly meaningful to her as the name Irene also means peace.
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Newlyweds Logan Brown and Kirk Lennon kept guests guessing at their September 17, 2016, wedding reception at The Corson Building by placing custom crossword puzzles at each place setting.
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Snack time! Loved ones were treated to two late-night treats at Irene Karapas and Charles White’s wedding reception.
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In lieu of a traditional candle-lighting ritual during their February 18, 2017, wedding at Hollywood Schoolhouse, Natasha Kenney and Danielle Moser opted to symbolize their new union with a mid-ceremony painting session.
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Bridal Basics
Popular photo booth rental company 321 FOTO recently launched its first stand-alone camera to provide a more flexible photo booth option for venues that can’t accommodate a classic, sit-in booth.
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They’ll all scream for more ice cream from Igloo Rolls, a new Redmond-based sweets company that specializes in traditional Thai-style rolled ice cream treats.
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Light up the night and embrace the beauty of nature with reception-ready LED artificial illuminated trees from the industry veterans at Twinkle Tree, who recently expanded into the Seattle market from its home base of Portland.
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Wear your heart on your sleeve with conversation-starting cuff links that add personality and panache to your wedding-day ensemble.
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Some savory and others sweet, these comfort-food-inspired snack-and-sip pairings wrap up the party in lip-smacking style.
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Creatively guide guests to their seats with these naturally chic escort ideas.
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Music and Entertainment
When it comes to music for the big day, no one can play your heartstrings like a live band.
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Embrace the beauty of nature with this hand-carved, highly customized woodland invitation suite.