By Annemarie Juhlian
Andrew and Vivian Seelye are one of those “it” couples ~ one of those deeply devoted couples who seem to have a grand mission in life - independently and together.
Andrew and Vivian were just married in front of the main room fireplace at DeLille Cellars in Woodinville, WA. A small and wonderful group of very happy family and friends gathered around this couple as they shared their vows and as I shared their story - what a wonderful story!
Photographer extraordinaire Tasha Owen was on hand with her spunky and fun way to capture moments like this photo at the right.
I love weddings of all sizes - big, mid-size, small and tiny. And what is true? It’s not about the size of the guest list - it’s about the love in the room and the invisible cord that ties one heart to another…
Tasha Owen: www.tashaowen.com
By Annemarie Juhlian
Clint and Karen Larsen
It was absolutely a remarkable experience - and emotional experience for me - to participate in Clint and Karen Larsen’s wedding ceremony on February 2oth ~ Thornewood Castle.
To make a long story short, Clint came down with the swine flu in December and spent many days in the hospital, including 17 days in a medical coma. Karen was at his side the entire time, devoted beyond words to the man she loves.
Clint came out of the coma and in a few weeks was standing next to Karen sharing heartfelt vows that left not a dry hankie in the room…this included the gentle humor woven into Karen’s vows that had all of us giggling…yes, giggling!
Karen’s four sons participated in the ceremony and the room was cozy and packed with family and friends who were beyond thrilled for the miracle of this day.
Clint and Karen - you are a remarkable, gracious and steadfast couple and you remind all of us what a true spiritual partnership is all about.
By Annemarie Juhlian
Edit 1 Media - Videographers Extraordinarie!
Laura and Chris Randall are one of those “it” couples within the wedding biz who walk their talk.
Owners of Edit1Media, Laura and Chris run a state-of-the-art company that captures and produces “legacy” moments for wedded couples throughout the Pacific Northwest and U.S. (www.edit1media.com)
If you are seeking a top Videographer with competitive pricing, sit down with Laura and chat her up. She’s a funny, out-going and compassionate woman who brings huge heart to “everything wedding.”
If you’d like to take a peak at work by Edit1Media, here’s a gorgeous piece just produced of Nick and Carrie’s October ‘09 wedding at The Space Needle. I so enjoyed creating and delivering Nick and Carrie’s wedding ceremony and this brings back great memories of this evening.
For your viewing pleasure: www.edit1media.com/blog
By Annemarie Juhlian
John & Shelbie's Sweet "We're Married!" Kiss
It’s Monday morning and I’m literally recovering from Valentine’s Day!
I was so fortunate to capture this sweet kiss immediately after John and Shelbie shared their vows on the terrace overlooking the Falls yesterday at The Salish Lodge.
www.salishlodge.comI absolutely loved getting to know John and Shelbie. Shelbie’s Grandparents drove to Snoqualmie from the Tri-Cities to be witnesses and Shelbie’s Grandmother had to request a box of hankies mid-ceremony because the tears were flowing!
I was also so happy to share Valentine’s Day with couples John and Margaret and Chris and Stephanie - what a fun and love-filled day!
And finally, it was home to my wonderful husband, Greg. We snuggled in for the evening, complete with our five Valentines…our “pack,” ~ our dogs! We were in Las Vegas earlier this week for a little fun, rest and play and it was fun for me to giggle at the names of the many “wedding chapels” on the Strip.
Here’s to another year of LOVE!
By Annemarie Juhlian
Ryan and Kelly Schable's Wedding 2009
I was at my computer this afternoon putting the finishing touches on Jesse and Kelly’s wedding ceremony for next month when I received an email note of “hello” from one of my favorite couples of last year - Ryan and Kelly!
I loved being a part of Ryan and Kelly’s wedding day. The ceremony was absolutely gorgeous inside of the Villa Academy in Seattle. There were many special moments within Ryan and Kelly’s wedding ceremony and for me, one of the best was glancing over and seeing Wedding Dog Baxter trying his best NOT to wiggle/escape from his “pew hiding place!”
Ryan and Kelly - thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to share this happy news with others!
By Annemarie Juhlian
Islandwood on Bainbridge Island now hosts 7 weddings each year! And Steve and Gabe were fortunate to be Islandwood’s “second wedding.” More than 130 family and friends spent the “wedding weekend” at Islandwood and talk about “joy in the air!”
Photographer Andrea Latham captured this sweet photo of Steve and Gabe on their wedding day - thank you, Andrea for such beautiful photos! (http://andrealathamphotography.com)
Steve and Gabe’s Interfaith wedding ceremony combined rituals and traditions from their Jewish and Catholic faiths. When I think about the elements of this ceremony and the memories I take from this day, I smile. 1) We had a last minute snafu with the candle lighter; 2) Gabe and Steve were fun-loving as they circled each other in the Jewish tradition; 3) Gabe’s Sisters-in-Law led a beautiful prayer; 4) Best Guy Doug’s “countdown” for the breaking of the glass went off without a hitch and so much more.
Steve and Gabe ~ thank you for giving me such a lovely memory ~ be assured when I drive by Islandwood in the future, I’ll smile and think of you.
Andrea Latham Photography: www.andrealathamphotography.com
By Annemarie Juhlian
Karam and Heidi were married in front of their family and friends in a sweet ceremony at the Edmonds Conference Center.
What I’d love you to know about Karam and Heidi’s experience:
~ They created a beautiful ceremony and wedding day in line with their budget and values…i.e., it was all beautiful and not crazy!
~ Karam’s obvious devotion to his Sweetheart was a highlight of the ceremony for me ~ I hope the photographer was able to capture the joy on this guy’s face!
~ Family and friends pulled together to create a real “family/friends atmosphere” ~ it was warm, it was real - it was a true moment to remember for all involved.
By Annemarie Juhlian
Brian & Marjan Disler ~ The Rainier Club/Seattle
I had the remarkable opportunity to not only share in Brian and Marjan Disler’s wedding day but to work with them to create and deliver their Inter-Faith wedding ceremony at Seattle’s Rainier Club.
Together, we crafted a joyful and robust wedding ceremony in front of several hundred guests ~ pulling together rituals and traditions from Marjan’s Perisan heritage and Brian’s Jewish background.
Two ceremony highlights: the gorgeous Sofreh celebrating Marjan’s Persian heritage and a very special blessing and breaking of the glass at the end of the ceremony honoring Brian’s Jewish tradition.
Jen and Jody from www.jenandjody.com beautifully captured the exquisite ceremony decor and so many sweet moments from start to finish.
Brian and Marjan - I wish you every happiness and am deeply grateful for the personal memories from your day, too.
By Annemarie Juhlian
The Spirit of “Aloha” ~ the spirit of love ~ was in full bloom at George and Kris’s Winter Wedding at The Willows Lodge.
During their ceremony in front of very happy family and friends, George and Kris exchanged leis, shared personal vows and created a “take-home” memento.
Oh, and let’s not forget the Chorus of Cousins who accompanied the Bride’s Mother in a beautiful song!
George and Kris are a magical couple. They wait and waited (and waited) to find the right person and it was magic for all of us to be a part of their special. And to the wonderful Alyssa Rose - thank you so much for this gorgeous photo. www.alyssarosephotography.com
By Annemarie Juhlian
Ian and Jordan's Wedding Day Moment
Ah, the fab month of January. Wedding shows everywhere! Each year, I go to the “biggie,” - the Seattle Wedding Show.
Truth? It’s a fun hour or two for me to zip up and down the aisles to hello to my wedding biz friends and colleagues. I also like to see what’s trendy and new for the upcoming wedding year.
But most of all, it’s all about the cake.
Yes, I’m a Baking Goddess at heart and I love talking to the local cake bakers and artists who create and deliver thousands of wedding cakes each year. I leave with a goodie bag full of cake samples and take the ferry back to Bainbridge Island on a sugar high. Ah, the secrets of a
Seattle Wedding Officiant!
Seattle Wedding Show - Seattle Convention and Trade Center - January 16/27 -
www.weddingshow.com
