Gabrielle and David: October 2, 2010

Gabrielle and David were married on one of those perfect fall days -- sunny, crisply cool -- magical.  I loved Gabrielle from the moment we met at a coffee shop in downtown Seattle.  She was vivacious, quick with her dry humor, and no nonsense.  Just my kind of girl.

I helped her plan a wedding full of thoughtful details that really expressed Gabrielle and David as a couple.  They were married at St. Paul's church in Port Gamble, and had their reception right down the street at the Pavilion.  Beautiful.

Excellent catering was provided by Eagle's Nest Catering (I still dream of that cheese display....) and guests danced the night away to GenX DJs spinning the favorite hits. 

Congrats, you two -- loved every minute of it!

All photos courtesy of the spectacular Kip Beelman.

Amy and Dan: September 11, 2010

If I could only use one word to describe Amy and Dan's wedding -- it would be COLORFUL!

Amy and Dan were married almost a year ago -- wow, I need to be better at updating my blog in a timely fashion! -- at the Blessed Sacrament Church, and had their reception at Shilshole Bay Beach Club.  Amy has experience planning large events; she helped plan her company's holiday party (for 400+ people) on more than one occasion, so she was definitely one of my more "savvy" brides in terms of knowing what she wanted -- and how she wanted it done!

Amy enlisted the help of the ever-so-talented Vickie Matter for decor and floral arrangements, and it couldn't have turned out any more beautiful.  Take a look!

Amy's cousin is a trained traditional Indian dancer, and wowed the guests during dinner with a performance!

The night was filled with a beautiful sunset, hundreds of cupcakes, and a 12-person band to dance the night away!

Congratulations, Amy and Dan!  What a marvelous night!

(All photos by Chris Watkins Photography)