Don's Love Letter To His Beautiful Bride, Sandra - "Everybody Look Up!"

Don & Sandra - June 30, 2012

The Willows Lodge, Woodinville, WA

Don is one funny guy.  Sandra is one heartfelt and beautiful woman.

Together, Don and Sandra are a remarkable couple and in the words of their Wedding Planner, Lisa Chambers, "they are totally amazing."

We all had the pleasure of sharing in Don and Sandra's wedding day this past Saturday at The Willows Lodge.  Lisa did a gorgeous job in the design and execution of Don and Sandra's ceremony space and celebration.  She also worked with Don to create a beautiful "after ceremony" surprise for Sandra.

Promptly at 5:45 p.m. (45 minutes after our 5:00 p.m. ceremony) and at the beginning of cocktail hour, Sandra looked to the sky and found a small plane with a banner trailing behind - all for her!  Guests were elated and I loved the look on Sandra's face when she figured out what was going on.

Don - not only do I love your heart and your sense of humor...you are one very romantic and sweet guy.  I wish you and your beautiful bride a beautiful marriage adventure!

Lisa Chambers www.chambers-co.com

Annemarie Juhlian www.marriedbyannemarie.com

Yes, Annemarie - We Want To Get Married In Our Pajamas And Finish Our Ceremony On A Bed!

Jon & Kelli - June 10, 2012 - The Willows Lodge

I loved every moment of Jon and Kelli's unique, poignant and very funsy wedding ceremony.

Highlights:

Jon and Kelli eloped from Chicago to Seattle with 2 close friends.

They snuggled into Woodinville's Willows Lodge and in front of their suite's fireplace last Sunday morning, they exchanged vows and special words/rituals on fluffy pillows, in their pajamas.

Witnessed by two close friends (also in pajamas!), Jon and Kelli finished their ceremony by climbing onto their bed for a "reading" - a wedding bedtime story by Dr. Seuss.

And best of all, close family and friends were Skyped in!

Jon + Kelli:  deeply in love, fully devoted to each other, wedding rebels with a cause!

A Soldier's Gift To His Sweetheart: A Planned Wedding Day...

A few weeks ago, I received a phone call from a soldier named Zach.

I quickly understood that Zach was taking it upon himself to coordinate a sweet and simple ceremony and celebration for February 20th, a gift to his sweetheart, Meghan.

We talked a bit and before you know it, Zach decided on treating a dozen family and friends to a celebration dinner at The Bark Frog in Woodinville, which is on-site at The Willows Lodge.

Of course, Zach would have to get married first.

And Zach's wedding wish came true. He exchanged vows in a park-like alcove at the Willows Lodge to the delight of a small group of family.

Photographer Ron Shaw from http://www.aaaamazingphotography.com captured the weight and seriousness of this moment in the photo above.

Zach and Megan ~ much happiness to you!