Mark and Kacie's Wedding Ceremony and Celebration at Kiana Lodge

Mark and Kacie "tied the knot" on Sunday, August 15th at one of my most favorite venues on the planet for a wedding ceremony and reception!

Kacie was absolutely stunning in her gown and Mark was all smiles as Kacie was escorted down the aisle by her Father.

This couple had a traditional and contemporary "feel" about them - and sometimes, this is more challenging to incorporate into a ceremony as you are straddling both formal and more fun and upbeat pieces within a wedding ceremony.

And everything "mixed well" ~ there were a few tears, a few laughs, a little seating snafu that turned out just fine and an amazing post-ceremony group photo ~ don't you just love a wedding!

Gorgeous Photo by the wonderful Jenny Jimenez at www.photojj.com

Renee and Michael's Wedding Day at Newcastle Golf & Country Club ~ A Magical "13" Day of Prosperity and Good Fortune

Renee & Michael

8.13.10

During this year, I had the wonderful opportunity to come to know Renee and Michael as they moved toward their wedding day.

And sometimes, a photo says it all. Forget the blog posting!

I could write hundreds of words about Renee and Michael - about their devotion, love story, fun quirks and funny stories.

Photographer Alex Rubin so exquisitely captured Renee and Michael during a private moment on their wedding reception night, just before the sun went down over Newcastle Golf and Country Club.

Hand in hand. So meant to be.

My very best to you both, Renee and Michael.

Annemarie

photo: www.rubinweddings.com

An Early Morning Wedding Ceremony on Ruby Beach ~ Washington Coast!

Photographer Carrie Stark was with me on a brisk morning last week and captured this sweet image of Mark and Juanita Vidger immediately after they were married at Ruby Beach on the Washington Coast.

When I arrived at Ruby Beach on this early morning, I was so happy to see Carrie and finally meet Mark and Juanita who planned their oceanside ceremony from their home in Colorado.

With their closest friends and a well-dressed ring bearer and flower girl at their side, Mark and Juanita exchange vows on the sand ~ a truly perfect and some ways mystical moment.

I walked away from the beach to my car and looked back - just wanting a last look at the ocean and couple before getting in my car for the four hour drive back to my home on Bainbridge Island. I love the ocean and I left feeling very happy.

What a way to start your day!

Carrie Stark: http://www.e-iphoto.com/

Danny and Amber's Waterside Wedding Ceremony On A Very Hot Afternoon ~ Kiana Lodge

Daniel & Amber Lopez ~ Kiana Lodge

Summer of 2010

I don't know why I love this photo so much. Maybe because it's a "big picture" from Daniel and Amber's wedding ceremony waterside at Kiana Lodge in Poulsbo.

Maybe it is because it's also a private sort of photo - you can see what's going on but you really can't.

What did I love most about Daniel and Amber's wedding ceremony in addition to their beloved wedding dog, Charlie, who did an outstanding job as ring bearer?

I loved this couple's transparency. Danny and Amber have shared more than 9 years of loving relationship and they wear their love and devotion on their sleeves. We wove their journey of love and change into their Friday evening ceremony and each person present walked away inspired by Danny and Amber's verve for life, their quest for individual achievement and growth as a couple and just because they are so much darn fun!

Danny and Amber - much Aloha to you!

There Are Venues For Weddings in Seattle ~ And Then There Are Hidden & Remarkable Venues....

Lee and Dawn Mitchell ~ Hotel 1000

Seattle, Washington

Lee and Dawn celebrated their marriage with 150+ family and friends at one of my most favorite hotel venues in downtown Seattle for a wedding ceremony and celebration ~ Hotel 1000.

This couple's wedding ceremony and celebration was all about elegance, sophistication and fun. I have officiated at Hotel 1000 a number of times over the years and this property and their staff consistently delivers for a couple in all ways (and no, I'm not plugging this for money, fame or fortune!)

Lee and Dawn were smart to select Hotel 1000 for their wedding day. It "felt" like them and when it comes to a venue selection, that's what it is all about ~ selecting a venue that reflects your taste, sense of adventure and humor and most of all, a venue that is known for having a staff that truly cares about a once-in-a-lifetime experience.