75° and sunny was the backdrop for Kaycee and Andy’s wedding at the Blueberry Farm in North Bend, WA. Perfect.

Let me back up to where we began…

I met Kaycee and Andy at the end of December 2014. We met at a Starbucks in Auburn, for a short consultation where we went through what they were looking for in their wedding day and how I could be of service to them. We hit it off well and shortly thereafter I became their wedding coordinator. It was fun working with and getting to know Kaycee and Andy. Both very sweet people.

We jumped right into the coordinating process and I immediately got a clear vision of what Kaycee and Andy wanted and expected on their special day. Rustic chic with a fun enjoyable party. Kaycee already had her ideas in mind for decor…mason jars, wood boxes, burlap and lace with colors of coral, cream and burlap/tan. Gorgeous. And her vision truely came to life and the photographer did an amazing job capturing Every. Little. Detail. Kaycee and Andy are both very creative people, so they had many specially made DIY items throught the venue. I loved it!

My mother in law and I spent the evening before and the morning of the wedding setting up. Kaycee, Andy, immediate family and bridal party got ready on-site and took GORGEOUS pictures around the farm, while we were getting the venue set-up finished. Not only are Kaycee and Andy creative, so is Andy’s mother and aunt. They assembled all of the centerpieces and decor flowers that morning!

Details are what made the decor and set-up of this venue so unique. They thought out every little thing, every little sign and every little area that needed to be decorated. It also helps when the photographer, as I said before, has a wonderfully creative eye.

The ceremony starterd at 3:00 pm sharp. It was a beautiful set-up in the field with Mt. Si directly behind them. They brought in two wine barrels to set the ceremony space and adorned them with 2 large floral arrangements that would later be transferred to the head table. Lining the aisle were small shepherds hooks with beautifully arranged hanging mason jars. The ceremony was short and sweet with words of wisdom, sentiment and love, as well as a sand ceremony to represent their two lives joining as one. After being pronounced husband and wife, Kaycee and Andy walked down the aisle, hand in hand, full of smiles, off to sign the marriage license.

Guests were invited to grab their favorite drink, play some yard games and find their seat for the evening.

Tables were beautifully set with a cream linen, various burlap and lace runners and varying mason jar/wooden box centerpieces. They wanted a bit of an eclectic feel. At each place setting was a small jar of homemade jam to “Spread the Love”. The head table was also set with a cream linen, wedding party bouquets and the large ceremony floral arrangements.

Dinner was served as soon as the bride and groom were introduced into the reception. Following dinner, were heartfelt toasts by the matron of honor, best man, father of the bride and mother of the groom. Each toast was very sentimental. After toasts, the couple cut the first piece of pie. The pie looked delicious and was displayed in a very fun fashion!

First dance as husband and wife followed the pie cutting along with the father-daughter dance and mother-son dance. I think watching these dances is one of my favorite parts of a wedding. It is a moment for me to watch these couples and kids and their parents just be in the moment. The moment of one of the most special days of each of their lives.

Next came time for the bouquet and garter toss. Kaycee, Andy and the DJ had to do a little bit of convincing to get those singles onto the dance floor. But once the singles were ready they dove into action!

After all the traditional wedding events were checked off, the dance floor became the place to be. I got to stand back and watch each guest smile, laugh and enjoy the afternoon. Kaycee and Andy were able to sneak off for some more photos with awesome sunlight during this time.

Before we knew it, the Layman wedding was coming to a close. The couple ventured into the back areas of North Bend for some final photos with their photographer, which resulted in some great shots along the river.

Congratulations Kaycee and Andy. It was a beautiful wedding and a great pleasure to get to know you both! I look forward to watching you both grow in love and marriage!

VENUE// BYBEE BLUEBERRY FARM, NORTH BEND, WA
DAY OF COORDINATION// CASSIE RENAE EVENTS, LLC
PHOTOGRAPHY// J. SOLTMAN PHOTOGRAPHY
CATERING// NEW YORK CATERING
BARTENDING// CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
PIES// REMLINGER FARMS
FLOWERS// FARMERS MARKET AND DOWN TO EARTH FLORAL
DJ// GREG MCGUIRE
OFFICIANT// PASTOR MICHAEL MOWRY – FAMILY FRIEND
HAIR AND MAKE-UP// SALON BELLA DEA, ANDREA GILNER
INVITATIONS// DESIGNED BY ANDY, GROOM
GUESTBOOK, SIGNS, JAM// DESIGNED AND CREATED BY KAYCEE, ANDY AND ANDY’S MOM

The weather looked a little iffy and I was holding my breath that the sky wouldn’t open and down pour. Today was not the day for that. Thankfully, this Saturday, in August, was a perfect day for a wedding. The sky changed between looking happy and very angry at times, but very little rain came down. Melissa and Ryan’s wedding was PERFECT in every way possible.

Melissa and Ryan are a very special and genuine couple. I knew from the first time I met Melissa I was really going to enjoy getting to know them as a couple and as individuals. They both have such big hearts and I can see why so many people love them.

To me, this picture below truly captures the love they have for each other. And the beautiful backdrop makes for a gorgeous picture.

Not only are Melissa and Ryan so genuine to everyone they encounter, but they truly are just a fun couple.

The wedding was at the beautiful Bybee Blueberry Farm. This venue was a perfect fit for the casual rustic feel Melissa wanted for their wedding day. By the time I came on board to work with Melissa and Ryan, they already had a good idea of what they wanted their day to be about: family and friends. I remember Melissa saying to me “this will be the only time I have everyone I love under one roof. I want my wedding day to be about that love, not just about Ryan and I.” I thought that was one of the sweetest things a bride to be could say.

The cermony was quick and sweet, but the first thing I noticed was the love in Melissa’s eyes as she walked up the aisle to her groom. Then I looked at Ryan and he had the same look in his eyes as he waited for his bride. Melissa’s dad was also beaming as he walked his daughter to her future. You could see how proud he was.

The centerpieces were made up of wood rounds, soup can table numbers, a small mason jar with coffee beans and a candle and a turquoise mason jar full of fresh market flowers which sat on a burlap runner and a brown tablecloth. Melissa knew she wanted her flowers to look like fresh picked bouquets and by using the market flowers and putting the flowers together with family and friends she easily achieved that look.

Homemade signs were strewn around the venue just adding to the rustic feel. As were old windows and doors. A giant bronze trough sat by the bar to hold water and fun lemonades that were available to guests in 4 different flavors. Between the ceremony and reception guests mingled, took photos, filled their mason jar glass and munched on the Chex mix from the Chex mix bar while the ceremony site was transformed into the reception venue. Every little detail was thought of and created perfectly: a refurbished mailbox for cards, hay bales for guest to sit on in the field while watching friends play bean bags, music favor gifts, bubbles for the kids, and everything in between.

The food was wood fired pizzas and a salad. Very yummy. The dessert wasn’t a traditional cake, but the bride and groom had asked family and friends to bring their favorite dessert. I think every person they asked brought something becuase the custom made dessert table was full to the brim!

The toast these two receive could not have been anymore true and heartfelt. Listening to those that spoke about them really grasped the sincerity and passion these to surround their life with and how giving they both are.

Melissa and Ryan didn’t want to be the center of attention so while they started their first dance just the two of them, they shortly invited their bridal party out to dance with them.

The father-daugther and mother-son dances were two of the sweetest I have seen. You could just see the joy in each parents face as they danced with their child.

One of my favorite elements of Ryan and Melissa’s wedding: they incorporated their last name everywhere. Sommer became Sommertime (aka Summertime)…adorable right?!?

I hope you enjoy the pictures and can see from them that this couple is truly meant for each other and surrounded by so much love! Congrats Melissa and Ryan! I am still honored that you chose me to be a part of your wedding day!

I will leave you with one last photo. Remember the iffy weather I first wrote about…well because of that weather Melissa and Ryan got this GORGEOUS sunset off Mt. Si.

VENUE// BYBEE BLUEBERRY FARM, NORTH BEND, WA
COORDINATION// CASSIE RENAE EVENTS, LLC
PHOTOGRAPHY// JULIANNA RENNARD, RENNARD PHOTOGRAPHY
CATERING// POMPEII PIZZA
DESSERT BUFFET// FRIENDS AND FAMILY
FLOWERS// FARMERS MARKET – ASSEMBLY BY THE BRIDE, FRIENDS AND FAMILY
HAIR// BELLA VITA SALON AND SPA, ANGELA RILEY
BAND// SAMMY STEELE
OFFICIANT// BUCKY – FRIEND
BRIDES ATTIRE// CYNDERELLIE’S CLOSET
GROOMS ATTIRE// MEN’S WEARHOUSE
INVITATIONS// DESIGNED BY BRIDE AND GROOM
WOOD SIGNS AND DECOR// DIY BY BRIDE AND GROOM