Intimate Seattle Restaurant Wedding

Brooke and Patrick’s lovely wedding was held at the Palace Ballroom in Seattle, an elegant setting for their modern affair. The brick wall backdrop of the ceremony was softened by Brooke’s strapless Enzoani gown and J.Crew bridesmaids dresses. Brooke upped the glam factor with gold glitter Prada shoes—we die! Steven Moore Designs fashioned full cream and blush bouquets that carried over to the color scheme of the reception, too. Mod, graphic touches like navy-and-white striped tablecloths and linens added a hint of boldness to the entire event. A cake table stacked with treats from Tallant House Fine Sweets & Other Eats offered a fun spin on one traditional cake. Michele M. Waite Photography brought us so many gorgeous images of this beautiful wedding!

Washington, DC is magical in the winter, and the snowy streets of Georgetown were the gorgeous setting for Monica and Christopher’s chic soiree. The couple selected Sequoia, with its sprawling views of the Potomac River and the Kennedy Center (where the couple first met!) to host their celebration. The blown glass chandeliers became the inspiration for their decor, which featured a seasonal palette of blue, white, and silver with splashes of gold and sparkle and florals by Edge Floral Event Designers. The ceremony was a reflection of their families’ traditions as well as their own personal touches, with favorite quotes from books and movies included, as well as music from two of Monica’s close friends. Their Ketubah used traditional Hebrew and English text, written by Chris, and was designed and printed by Monica. We couldn’t imagine a more perfect setting, or a sweeter couple, and we are in love with the stunning images from Audra Wrisley Photography!

Elizabeth and Brandon’s wedding can be summed up as contemporary, modern, and chic. The couple was engaged in France, and a Chantilly lace gown, handmade macarons, and a modern palette added a bit of French flair. A New Leaf was the setting for their intimate affair. Elizabeth was 5 months pregnant, and they were all too happy to make this an integral part of the occasion. They embraced her bump in the gorgeous images from Clary Pfeiffer and announced during the reception that they were expecting. It was truly an occasion to celebrate and we know you’ll fall in love with their clean and simple soiree!

There simply isn’t one single thing we don’t adore about Jen and Jesse’s modern Brooklyn wedding. Rather than a formal dinner, the couple chose to enjoy a progressive cocktail party with their guests, a perfect mix of formality and casualness. Liberty Warehouse set the perfect scene with its industrial aesthetic. The organic greenery from Violet and Verde highlighted the brick, wood, and metal throughout the venue. As if their locale couldn’t get more breathtaking, Jen’s father created a wooden altar from scratch that, paired with Violet and Verde‘s floral, made an exquisite and personal ceremony backdrop. Jen is a vision in her Blush by Hayley Paige dress from The White Gown and the bridesmaids’ dresses add just the right pop of color. Even their choice of wedding date is perfection—they were married on Loving Day, the anniversary of the overturning of the criminalization of interracial marriage in the US. We know that you’ll join with us in falling head over heels for every sweet moment as captured by Kat Harris Photography!

Gabrielle and Thomas live on Cape Cod year-round, and while they certainly love summers on the Cape, they adore the quiet, cozy winters where bare trees, gray skies, and a slower pace provide a romantic backdrop for an intimate wedding. Sixty family members shared the day with the couple, witnessing their union at Falmouth Museums on the Green and then enjoying a family-style Italian meal at Osteria La Civetta. Julie Faria from Little Orphan Antiques and Sandra Cavallo from Old Silver Shed helped bring their vision of vintage romance and old world charm to life. Gabrielle and Tom are are lucky to have incredibly talented and artistic friends and family who helped them shape their wedding. Each piece of decor was handpicked from vintage markets, and Tom—a talented woodworker—worked with Gabrielle’s family to build the ceremony mantel and raised altar. Flowers were purchased at the Boston Flower Market pre-wedding and Sandra arranged into centerpieces on the restaurant table. Due to the intimate atmosphere, the couple eschewed a band or DJ and used phone playlists instead. Gabrielle shares: “While some of the nontraditional choices we made did in fact save us money, doing things our own way was more about minimizing the fuss and fostering a laid-back, authentic feel.” We simply love this couple, and the beauty and radiant love in each image from Lisa Rigby Photography!

We were completely and utterly smitten by Loriann and Wesley’s Texas Hill Country wedding at Camp Lucy the moment we set eyes upon it. The couple mixed relaxed glamour (how fabulous are Loriann’s bejeweled Gianni Bini heels?) and romantic decor to create a sweet, slightly shabby-chic soiree. Bee Lavish designed a garden ceremony under a magnificent arbor by Whim Florals, with illuminated oak trees and elegant, bright florals on each aisle pedestal. Guests then moved inside the timber-framed Great Hall, where they were greeted with farmhouse style tables, lush garland centerpieces, and vintage china. Loriann is the picture of sophistication in an Enzoani gown and her mother’s vintage veil, and her maids are sweet and chic in J.Crew frocks. Each and every image from Michelle Boyd Photography is perfection!

Sarah and Mark’s wedding is a bit of Pacific Northwest charm with an intimate European feel. Sarah is a classical art historian who studies ancient Italy, so the decision to host their August wedding at Seattle’s charming Corson Building for her August wedding was an easy one. They wanted their wedding to feel like a large Italian family dinner party, and the Corson Building’s beautiful gardens and villa aesthetic was a perfect match. Rachel of Finch and Thistle Event Design drew the inspiration from the landscapes and gardens of Italy, with lush garden flowers in soft pastel tones and loose organic greenery. Guests feasted on locally caught, foraged, grown, and harvested products, served family style. Each moment of this gorgeous gathering is beautifully captured by Ryan Flynn.

Good morning lovelies and happy 2015! We are so excited to usher in a new year full of beautiful soirees, and couldn’t think of a better way to kick off a new year than Nga and Tinh’s lovely wedding at Los Altos History Museum. Classic garden romance was the theme of the day. The couple partnered with Oliveta Design to design a lush, sophisticated reception with bouquets and centerpieces full of greenery and roses in a rainbow of pastels from Studio Mondine. Nga is a vision in a relaxed Jenny Packham gown and Gucci heels, perfectly paired with a ribbon-tied bouquet, and her three maids wore hand-picked frocks in the palest of blush from BHLDN and J.Crew. We simply adore each and every detail—right down to the floral garland on the getaway car from Elegant Journey—in these stunning images from Clary Pfeiffer!

NYC has some incredible wedding venues, and Long Island City’s The Foundry is sublimely chic. It was an absolutely perfect setting for Aynsley and Nate’s cozy, modern urban wedding. The couple worked with Saipua to bring their whimsical, rustic vibe to life. From the ceremony’s stunning, wild arbor to the garden-style centerpieces in shades of lavender and blush, Saipua created unique and natural florals to accent the soaring space. The couple paid homage to family tradition by inviting their parents to present well-wishes during the ceremony in lieu of a reading, and their Momofuku Milk Bar cake was adorned with a cake topper used in Aynsley’s parents’ and grandparents’ weddings. Aynsley is a vision in a Stone Fox Bride gown with a simple floral wreath adorning her loose waves. We’re sure you’ll agree that this incredible wedding from Jen Huang Photography is one of this year’s most lovely!

Syreeta and David’s at The Peninsula is modern Chicago elegance. Kehoe Designs worked with a clean color palette of silver, black, and ivory to transform the Peninsula’s ballroom for the ceremony, with a classic white uplit chuppah and lush florals elevated in black urns. The guest list was comprised of immediate family, so in lieu of a traditional reception, everyone was treated to cocktails followed by an intimate dinner at a feasting table with a lush rolling landscape of white floral, woven between gorgeous black candelabras. We have to gush over this incredibly fashionable couple: David is the epitome of the dashing groom in a Yves Saint Laurent tux, Tom Ford tie, and Prada shoes, and Syreeta is absolutely glowing in a J. Crew gown, BHLDN headpiece, and sparkly Christian Louboutin heels. We love the easy elegance of this beautiful wedding from Justine Bursoni Photography!

Ahh we just adore the crisp, clean look of Emily and Chris’s modern but timeless black, white, and gray wedding! A classic church ceremony at Church of St. Cecilia gets a mod twist with white bouquets trimmed with black and white striped ribbon streamers from Sadie’s Couture Floral & Event Styling—we love the gorgeous poppies! Black bridesmaids dresses from J.Crew are a perfect contrast with Emily’s Vera Wang gown and veil. We’re loving the metallic silvers and grays throughout this affair, from contemporary stationery by Amy Hunt to Emily’s sparkly Jimmy Choo heels and the silver-embellished cake by Rosa’s Cake Gallery at the reception, held at the chic Cafe Lurcat in Minneapolis. Letting the sophisticated decor at the cafe guide them, Emily and Chris opted for lots of candles interspersed with black and white details that are elegant and refreshing. We’re swooning over this perfect affair and the images from Two Bird Studio!

You know when two wedding photographers are getting married, it’s bound to be spectacular! And such is Sarah and Matt‘s magical affair at Salvage One. The industrial, whimsical locale was perfect for pastel florals from Fleur, romantic candlelight, and vintage decor from BHLDN. We adore their invites, elegant but fun with silhouettes, from Love vs. Design. Sarah said no to traditional bridesmaids and matching dresses, and instead focused on a gorgeous classic gown from J.Crew for herself paired with glittery Kate Spade shoes. Special touches at the event, coordinated by Liven It Up Events, included desserts from Molly’s Cupcakes, mini burgers from The Slide Ride food truck, and custom cloth napkins by Dot & Army. We’re swooning over the amazing images by Pen / Carlson and we know you’ll agree that it’s one of our favorites of 2013!

Deb and Mark wanted their guests—traveling from near and far—to take in all of Seattle’s famous attractions during their wedding weekend, so they chose a ceremony at the Olympic Sculpture Park, in the Gates Amphitheater, followed by a laid-back, modern reception at the park’s PACCAR Pavilion, where views of the Space Needle and Elliott Bay were plentiful. Big smiles in the photos from Michele M. Waite Photography don’t lie—this celebration was about family, friends, and letting the good times roll. Deb’s simple but beautiful Amy Kuschel gown was capped off with a vintage-look, short fishnet veil, which we adore. A great mix of hydrangeas and succulents from Bloom by Bella made an impact at the reception without taking away from the graphic navy and kelly green elements, including napkins and stationery from Paper Fling. The cake from Macrina Bakery—dusted with sugar—sparkled in the evening light, just like this adorable couple!

Cristi and Chris infused themselves into every detail of their big day. From their chic style to the hand-stamped sugar spoon favors and Cristi’s personalized wedding gown, the whole day was a true reflection of this couple’s personalities and their love for each other. Their ceremony venue, the popular Vancouver wine bar Brix, had a stunning brick-walled courtyard with a glass roof and climbing ivy. It was the ultimate urban-chic backdrop, and we’re just loving the fabulous images captured by Jamie Delaine!

The Smog Shoppe in Culver City, California always attracts couples with an incredible sense of style, so it was a perfect fit for Pam and John’s intimate and natural wedding. Since Pam and John are both designers and Pam’s dad is a florist, there’s no question that the couple’s personality was present in all of the details of their big day. I love how they infused their own sense of style into an already fabulous venue with details like hand-screened wedding invitations and custom stamps! We love how completely in love these two are – they are positively radiant in these gorgeous images from Hugh Forte Photography!

Intimate and charming, Karin and Taylor celebrated their wedding with their closest friends and family by hosting a dinner party at their family home.  Guests were seated at a long banquet table lined with elegant and neutral white centerpieces and to echo the beauty of the landscape, succulents served as place cards and keepsake favors.  Max and Poppy Photography beautifully captured the simple elegance of this wedding, and the mountains of Palm Desert make for the perfect backdrop!

An elegant, intimate, natural, and absolutely perfect event, Erica and Brian travelled from Kansas to Napa for their wedding with only eight guests. I’m blown away by the effortless style and sophistication of their entire event at Meadowood from the gorgeous scenery to Erica’s J. Crew gown to the natural dogwood and hydrangea centerpieces by Kate Stanley. Members of the intimate guest list dined together at one table, sharing delicious wine and food from the venue. Every single detail of this wedding is absolute perfection and I’m in love with these photos by Megan Holly Clouse!

Michaela and Justin’s sweet and colorful wedding was held at the lovely The Farm Kitchen in Poulsbo, Washington.  The couple said “I do” surrounded by apple orchards and fields of flowers, and with the backdrop of a really fun and unique tied organza garland!  I just adore all of the casual but classic details – their burlap table runners, hand-painted cake topper, and the beautiful and delicate centerpieces created  by Melanie Benson Floral Design. And I always can’t help but smile when I see a bride rocking a short gown, like Michaela’s Melissa Sweet stunner.  A huge thanks to Saskia M Photography for sharing these images with us today!

Joanna and Michael were married in a private 1940’s home in Washington. I’m in love with all the clean, elegant, and natural elements that Steven Moore Designs pulled together to create such a stunning event. He used all-white florals in clear containers which displayed their green stems but mostly I love how he gave the table more dimension by running pieces of whitewashed wood down the center of each instead of using a fabric table runner! Genius. What a gorgeous wedding with fabulous photos by Michele M Waite!

Meghan and Tim had a sweet farm wedding at Swans Trail Farms not too far outside Seattle. From vintage cars, to farm stand flowers, to the adorable couple, this wedding was just too cute! Balancing out the vintage details were bright pops of color from the flowers by Blush Custom Floral and the bridesmaids’ bright green dresses from JCrew. My favorite of the wonderful photos by Deyla Huss Photography is Meghan and Tim’s sweet embrace on the dance floor. Hugs like that are so darn sweet and even sweeter between a bride and a groom, don’t you think?