Lindsay + Tyler // August 27, 2016 // Palisade Restaurant // Seattle, WA

Lindsay contacted me about 6 month before her wedding and I had to let her know that while I was available for her wedding date, I wasn't available for her rehearsal, but if she wanted I could design a custom package for her and they would orchestrate their own rehearsal.  Her and Tyler were okay with this plan and away we went with planning!

Lindsay and Tyler choose the Palisade Restaurant for their intimate wedding.  They rented the Alani Room, which has beautiful view of the marina for the reception and the ceremony would be held outside in the courtyard.  The mauve, navy and soft silver colors that Lindsay chose complimented the venue and a late summer wedding so beautifully.  Most of the set-up for wedding day was done by the venue.  I arrived on-site at 2:30 pm for my part of set-up.  The florist arrived shortly after me to adorn the guest tables with beautiful arrangements and set up the ceremony alter which consisted of rust colored pillars topped with beautiful arrangements in large glass vases and small clear vases with baby's breath lined the aisle.  My assistant and I added transparent silver chair ties to the end aisle chairs to soften the aisle.

Lindsay, Tyler and bridal party arrived at 3:15 pm to start photos.  Photos were taken around the grounds, on the docks and featured the beautiful views that surrounded us.  Their photos, which you will see below, are stunning.

Lindsay and her girls went into hiding by 5:30 pm when guests started to arrive. The ceremony started at 6:15 pm.  The weather was perfect and the ceremony was short and sweet.  Following the ceremony,  guests were treated to a cocktail hour with appetizers and a lavender cocktail.  During this time, the Bride and Groom had a little bit of time to relax, enjoy the moment and sign the marriage license.  Once the guests were let into the reception room and found their assigned table, the Bride and Groom were introduced into the reception as Mr. and Mrs. Gagnebin.  Once introduced, they gave a quick welcome and thank you, which lead right into a very tasty buffet dinner.  Dinner was accompanied by soft music from a live band.

Once dinner wrapped up toasts started.  Each toast was very heartfelt and you could see how much this couple is loved and supported by their family and friends.    After toasts was the cake cutting.  This cake was so beautiful - it was almost hard to watch them cut into it.  I meant to get a piece as it was lavender flavored, but totally forgot.  I'm sure it was just as delicious as it looked!  Following the cake cutting, was the first dance.  Lindsay and Tyler took a few dance classes and had a perfectly choreographed first dance as husband and wife.  The first dance lead into the father-daughter dance which was a very special moment watched closely by the groom and his father.  Once the dances were over, the guests were invited onto the patio for the bouquet and garter toss - and you know how those go!  After the traditional items came to a close the dance floor was open and filled up fast.

It was then my time to say goodbye.  This was such a wonderful wedding to be a part of.  Thank you Lindsay and Tyler for hiring me as your coordinator.  I cherish the friendship we have created!

VENUE// PALISADE RESTAURANT, SEATTLE, WA
DAY OF COORDINATION// CASSIE RENAE EVENTS, LLC
PHOTOGRAPHY// INSPIRE BY DANIELLE
CATERING AND BARTENDING// PALISADE RESTAURANT
CAKE// BAKED
FLOWERS// FLOWER LAB
BAND// BOB GULLEY, PERSONAL FRIEND
OFFICIANT// TERRY JAMES, PERSONAL FRIEND
RENTALS// PALISADE
HAIR// CHARINA MALINAK
MAKE-UP// FLAWLESS BEAUTY BAR
TRANSPORTATION// SUPREME LIMO SERVICE

Rebecca + Nick // January 23, 2016 // Within Sodo // Seattle, WA

Becca and Nick are extended family in a sense.  Nick's younger sister, is my sister in law.  Becca reached out to me about 10 months before the wedding saying that while she thought she would be able to handle planning her wedding herself, she was now overwhelmed and wanted to meet to talk about my packages and what I offer.  Becca is from Saipan and would be having a fancy wedding there in December.  Her and Nick also wanted to have a second wedding in Seattle since this is where Nick is from and a lot of their friends and family wouldn't be able to make it so far to celebrate with them.

Becca's vision for her second wedding was simple and she stressed that to me.  Their first wedding would be very fancy and dramatic so she wanted exactly the opposite in Seattle.  The venue she chose, Within Sodo, speaks for itself and doesn't need much decor as you don't want to take away from its beauty.  Its an architect/interior designers dream with exposed beams, wood and brick.  Becca is in school for interior design so it was a very fitting choice.

We got to planning right away and I helped guide the way for Becca.  She was definitely serious when she said simple.  No flowers, no ceremony decor, minimal reception decor, I really wondered how this would look, but it was perfect and so very much Becca.

I arrived at the venue on wedding day at 3:00 pm for set-up.  Rental tables and chairs were already delivered and set-up so my husband, assistant and myself jumped into setting the tables.  The tables were long rows of rectangular banquet tables adorned with a cream tablecloth, a napkin at each place setting and a full row of clear glass votive candle holders in a straight line running the length of the tables, some of the tables were four, eight foot long tables pushed together!  When Becca told be she wanted the candles I thought no big deal.  Boy am I glad my husband was there to put the candles out in a perfectly straight line!  Catering came in later to finish the tables with a water glass and silverware at each place setting as well.  Simple, yet a very dramatic effect.  The only other decor was a bronze and glass card box for the gift table and the photo guest book. S-I-M-P-L-E.

Becca and Nick arrived at the venue with the bridal party at about 5:oo pm to finish some photos at the venue.  The brick walls and wood panels offered some amazing backdrops.  It never hurts when the couple could easily be models!  By 5:30 pm, Becca and the girls were in hiding and doing hair and make-ups touch up.

Ceremony started a little after 6:00 pm.  The groom, 6 girls, 9 guys and the bride with her parents were ushered down the aisle for a short ceremony, because Becca and Nick really wanted to get to the party!  After the ceremony, the guests enjoyed some beverages while the couple finished up some photos with family and catering broke down the ceremony space to set-up the dinner buffet.  Once the guests were seated, the couple was introduced for the first time in the states as Mr. and Mrs. Martindale.  Guests were treated to a fantastic dinner by Act 3 catering.

Toasts followed  dinner from the matron of honor (the groom's sister in law), the best man (best friend of the groom), and the mother of the groom.  The couple said a quick few words to their guests as a wrap-up.  Becca and Nick didn't feel the need to partake in the normal traditional wedding tasks, as they had done all of that at their December wedding.  I suggested a first dance for their guests to enjoy.  After their first dance, they dance floor opened and the dessert of baby cakes were served.  Becca had her timeline designed for about 3 hours of dancing, which to most seems like a long time, but Becca, Nick and their guests got down until the very last song at midnight.

Thank you Becca and Nick for letting me be a part of your special day!  I look forward to watching your marriage grow!

VENUE// WITHIN SODO, SEATTLE, WA
DAY OF COORDINATION// CASSIE RENAE EVENTS, LLC
PHOTOGRAPHY// T AUSTIN PHOTOGRAPHY
CATERING// ACT 3 CATERING
DESSERT// CUPCAKE ROYALE
BARTENDER// THE BOWTIED BARTENDER
DJ// SG MOBILE DJ
OFFICIANT// CHRIS GARCIA, PERSONAL FRIEND
RENTALS// PEDERSENS RENTALS AND SWEET BUFFET LADY
HAIR// CHARINA MALINAK
DESSERT// CUPCAKE ROYALE
MAKE-UP ARTIST// SEPHORA
TRANSPORTATION// UBER

Ashley + TR // August 22, 2015 // Admirals House // Seattle, WA

Ashley reached out to me in early 2015 after I had submitted a quote to her request for a wedding coordinator through Thumbtack.  I learned early on that she was in her 1st year of Law School while planning a wedding.  I was impressed and once I met Ashley and got to know her more, I knew I was impressed for a reason.  I was hired by Ashley before we actually met in person, but once we met in person I was truly so glad she chose me to handle their wedding day!

Ashley and TR have dated since high school, even though they attended different high schools.  You can easily see why their relationship lasted through high school and college.  The love they have for one another is undeniable and it shows.  They both have a fun sense of humor, a radiant glow about them and Ashley an addiction to coffee (the minute I found this out I knew we would be friends), which TR fully supports!

Ashley knew what she wanted for their wedding.  She didn’t want a traditional reception.  Since their venue was an old home, she wanted the feel to be more “dinner party like.”  Her colors were pinks, peach, greens and gray.  Vintage flair with a classic feel.  A fun, memorable, stress free night was her big vision and I was there to help with that.

August 22nd was a perfect Seattle day.  I arrived on-site for set-up and the grounds just felt alive.  Ashley and her maids were upstairs getting ready and I got to work.  Everything was coming together beautifully.

Pictures were started around the grounds and Ashley and TR looked fabulous and so in love.  Guests started to arrive and Ashley was hidden away with anticipation of the ceremony time soon approaching.

Ashley had her grandfather walk her down the aisle to the stairs in front of the arbor.  Ashley wanted to walk herself up the stairs to meet TR, to start their lives together.  The madly in love couple exchanged their vows below a beautifully decorated metal arbor, while friends and family admiringly watched.  Cheers erupted and the happy couple walked back down the aisle as Mr. and Mrs. Cummins.

While the new Mr. and Mrs. finished photos, the guests enjoyed a cocktail hour with delicious munchies and drinks, time to catch up and mingle to meet new friends.  You could see in this time that Ashley and TR surround themselves with people who are full of love, fun energy and good conversation.  Once catering had the food stations ready, Ashley and TR were introduced into the reception and were greeted with a love from every person in attendance.

Food stations were opened inside the house.  After time to eat, toasts followed.  Toasts were given by the maid of honor, best man, mother of the bride and parents of the groom.  In these toasts, you could really see the love and admiration the people speaking have for this young couple, as well as the love and admiration that Ashley and TR have for them.  Ashley and TR wrapped up the toasts with thanks to their guests for being there with them, to share in their special day.

Following toasts, the couple cut the cake.  The cake was a gorgeous buttercream creation adorned with the most beautiful flowers and surrounded by macarons.  Since the the cake was in a small front room, guests were invited to also watch the cake cutting through the front window.

The cake cutting led into the first dance as husband and wife, the grandfather-granddaughter dance and the mother-son dance.   It is always in this moment that I fall in love with weddings all over again.  Every single time.  There is just something about these special intimate moments that get me and I know I am in the right place.

The bouquet and garter toss was held outside and followed by open dancing, both inside and outside. Fun was had by all the guests on a warm, sunny, perfect Seattle summer evening.

Ashley and TR, it was a blessing to work with you on your wedding day.  I look forward to watching your love and admiration for each other continue to grow as you finish school and start your life and husband and wife.  Thank you for letting me be a part of your special day!

VENUE// THE ADMIRALS HOUSE, SEATTLE, WA
DAY OF COORDINATION// CASSIE RENAE EVENTS, LLC
PHOTOGRAPHY// KIANA MCCRACKIN PHOTOGRAPHY
CATERING AND BARTENDING// KASPARS SPECIAL EVENTS AND CATERING
RENTALS (TABLES, CHAIRS, LINENS, DANCE FLOOR, GLASSWEAR AND DINNERWEAR)// ABC RENTALS COORDINATED BY KASPARS
CAKE AND MACARONS// ALEXANDRAS MACARONS
FLOWERS// RHONDA KING – FAMILY FRIEND
DJ// KENDRICK BARNES
OFFICIANT// RANDY ROWLAND
HAIR AND MAKE-UP// SALON MAISON
PORTABLE RESTROOMS// ROYAL RESTROOMS
VALET SERVICE// SHUTTLE EXPRESS
TRANSPORTATION// BRITISH MOTOR COACH

Julie + Kyle // September 4, 2012 // Sodo Park, Herban Feast // Seattle, WA

Julie and Kyle held their beautiful wedding at the amazing Sodo Park Herban Feast venue on a warm and sunny Saturday afternoon in September.  This venue sits in the industrial part of Seattle and while  industrial inside it has a very romantic feel about it.

This amazing wedding was captured by Michael and Amber with Jen and Jody Photography and not a single picture was missed!  Michael and Amber have a great eye for detail, fun shots and always being on top of the best shot available.

The bride knew she wanted warm fall colors as she was having her wedding day right at the end of summer.  It was a formal event, using colors of deep red, orange, yellow and brown with a pop of a rich purple.  So pretty.

The venue itself is very industrial rustic inside, so Julie kept the rustic feel throughout her entire wedding.  The ceremony was decorated with simple decor including off-white draping, a leafy arch, hurricane vases and candles lining the aisle.  The bridesmaids wore matching red dresses with black heels and the groomsmen were in traditional black tuxes.  After the ceremony, while the room was being transferred over to the reception area, the guests were treated to a cocktail hour with passed appetizers and a Washington Apple hand crafted cocktail (displayed in the coolest metal drink tree)!  The guests were seated at round tables adorned with brown table clothes and red napkins at each place setting.  In the center of each table was a square vase with a gorgeous arrangement of flowers in warm fall colors encircled with votive candles.  Throughout the room, there was up-lighting on the draping which gave the room a nice warm glow.  The guests were kept entertained by the photobooth which also doubled as the favor for the evening.

The catering was also through the venue and was fantastic and the presentation was incredible.

Julie and Kyle has decided on a simple white three tier cake adorned with flowers.  The look of the cake was perfect for the feel of the venue and the wedding.

This wedding was simply beautiful and everyone seemed to really enjoy themselves.

I am so thankful that Julie and Kyle trusted me with their wedding day.  I have known Julie since 7th grade so it was an honor to play such a key role in their wedding.

VENUE// SODO PARK HERBAN FEAST, SEATTLE, WA
DAY OF COORDINATION// CASSIE RENAE EVENTS, LLC
PHOTOGRAPHY// MICHAEL + AMBER, JEN AND JODY PHOTOGRAPHY
CATERING// HERBAN FEAST
BARTENDING// HERBAN FEAST
CAKE// CELEBRITY CAKE STUDIO
FLORIST// HERBAN BLOOM
DJ// BEN TSENG, FRIEND
PHOTOBOOTH// 321 FOTO
PROJECTOR AND SCREEN// BLUE DANUBE PRODUCTIONS
INVITATIONS// COSTCO