Stevie & Kelli ~ The Sorrento Hotel

You know, it’s funny.  In this work that I do, I’ve found that many people have not had the good fortune of attending a truly fun and enjoyable wedding ceremony.

If you take a peak to the right, you’ll see the fun and joy that was had by all at Stevie and Kelli’s Noon wedding ceremony at Seattle’s Sorrento Hotel. 

From the moment I met Michael and Lindy, I knew their wedding ceremony would be magical and fun. 

I was right.

Michael and Lindy’s ceremony at St. Paul’s Church in Port Gamble, Washington was truly memorable in all ways.  Michael and Lindy have created a beautiful and loving relationship and this was shared with family and friends.

Lindy was to walk down the aisle with her small son, Wake.  Well, at the last moment, Wake had other plans and Lindy was escorted down by Michael’s Father.

Wake wandered around St. Paul’s Church during the ceremony and at one moment, we all turned and waved to him as he was caught peaking at the ceremony from the church balcony.  Moments later, Wake raced down the center church aisle and was caught in a big hug by his parents who were in the middle of their ceremony.

Perfect and magical in all ways.  It’s the imperfect moments during a ceremony that are perfect – if only the wedding magazines and “how to wedding books” got this!

To one of Seattle’s best wedding photographers, Barbie Hull, who captured Wake’s race down the aisle, the photo up right and so much more – thank you, Barbie, for such gorgeous photos!  www.barbiehull.com

When I showed up at Jeff and Antonia’s wedding ceremony the May sky looked threatening.  When I left the building, I was greeted by brilliant sunshine.  And 30 minutes later, a downpour!

As I shared in Jeff and Antonia’s beautiful wedding day, I was reminded of  what is so true in life:  Spirit laughs when you start making plans!  And in this case, I’m talking about the weather!

As Antonia started her walk down the aisle, I glanced over at Jeff and his face was beaming.  As Antonia made her way to Jeff, she greeted family and friends with many a “hello” and her big and beautiful smile.  Talk about spunk in a wedding gown!  This bride was not only spunky, she was/is a beautiful spitfire!  And Jeff is one lucky guy!

Photographer Catherine Abegg captured this beautiful photo and many others from Jeff and Antonia’s ceremony and wedding day.  I have not worked with Catherine before and after seeing her work on this wedding, I’m a big fan!  Thank you very much, Catherine!

Catherine Abegg:  www.calimaportraits.com

Jeff and Antonia ~ I wish you a beautiful life together.  And I am so happy for your miracle.

Joe and Casey Giovanelli ~ what can I say, other than “thank you!” 

Thank you for giving me the marvelous opportunity to share in your wedding day and celebrate your loving partnership.  Thank you for making me so happy in the moments of your ceremony, knowing we were all there for such a blessed and happy purpose.

Sometimes, in this work that I do, there are no words.  Sometimes, all I can do is say “thank you.”   And of course, sometimes, I call my husband Greg and say, “Honey, you’re not going to believe this!!”

Casey’s dear friend and local photographer extraordinaire, Kristen Honeycutt, was on hand to capture the image above and so many others from this wedding day. 

Kristen:  http://www.kristenhoneycutt.com/

Hans and Sarah couldn’t have planned an Island wedding that was more fun, more comfortable or more memorable. 

On a sunny Saturday evening, Hans and Sarah gathered their closest family and friends for a very sweet and personalized wedding ceremony at a private lodge on Vashon Island.

From special words to their parents, to their beautiful wedding vows, to the involvement of family and friends in their ceremony, Hans and Sarah were intentional in crafting a ceremony that truly was about “them” and the tribe of people who love them.

The couple’s two precious dogs were a bit too enthusiastic to be a part of the ceremony and they sent their canine well-wishes none the less from a nearby room (you had to be there!).  Hans and Sarah ~ I wish you a very beautiful life together!

Stevie & Kelli Stone ~ The Sorrento Hotel ~ April 2010

Stevie and Kelli Stone ~ Congratulations!  Photographer Victor Zerga captured a most spectacular photo of this wonderful couple walking down the aisle after their wedding ceremony at The Sorrento Hotel.

While Stevie and Kelli’s wedding ceremony was contemporary and fun in so many ways, it also contained threads of the sacred and timeless pieces familiar to such a ritual.   And the frosting on the cake?  The great joy among family and friends who joined Stevie and Kelli for their wedding day.

I absolutely loved watching Kelli’s parents, Bob and Linda, and the graciousness in which they interacted with family and friends.   I now fully get where Kelli got not only her beauty and verve, but kindness and grace!  (Stevie, you are one lucky guy!)

Kristin Shea and her staff at The Sorrento Hotel did a spectacular job pulling all pieces of this wedding together.  It is always a delight for me to work at The Sorrento and you’ve got to love that sloooowww elevator!

The amazing Victor Zerga www.victorzerga.com