Although most wedding dates are set well in advance, and planned for many months (or even years) prior, Alison and Mike hired us to plan their big day about 6 months before, and not sure that it would be enough time to make their dream day a reality.
This may make others anxious and stressed out, but that's the beauty of having a wedding planner - we have the experience and know-how to plan all the details, coordinate vendors, setup schedules and appointments for you, and make everything happen - even on a shorter timeline. And no one would be the wiser that the wedding date had changed a couple times, or that there were moles digging up the lawn where the ceremony was to be. As your wedding planner and coordinator, we allow you to sit back, relax, and enjoy yourself - both in planning and on your special day.
About 6 months after meeting them, Alison and Mike had a lovely ceremony and reception at her parents' residence on Mercer Island (thanks, Andy + Bruce for putting up with a tent in your yard for that long). The ceremony was held in their front lawn, while the dinner reception was set under a gorgeous tent, complete with chandeliers.
Kristi and Joe of Kristi Lloyd Photography, took some amazing shots throughout the day. They started with the preparation photos - the ladies in the master suite, and the guys in the cabin with beer. It was so intimate and personal to have the entire event at Alison's parents' estate - we were surrounded by their family photos and art, and was a comfortable space to celebrate in. Not to mention it was fun to drive guests around in the decorated golf carts!
The draping in the tents were from Jon and the team at Aria Style - everyone loved the lush linens and colors, perfect for the garden setting.
Maricel of Maricel's Floral Design created lovely arrangements and bouquets as always, including the swag for the golf carts. Thanks for chauffeuring, too.
Backy of Backy Dere Designs custom designed everything around Alison's love of ants, and used her mother's handrawn design as the base and inspiration for everything - including the invitations, table seating chart, cocktail napkins, and escort name cards which doubled as bookmarks.
The food and presentation was amazing by Gretchen Smyth of DuJour Catering - thanks for taking care of everything. And they danced the night away to music by Greg Lowder of Affairs to Remember.
And Martha and Aaron from Sound Playback Productions captured the day on both high-def digital and old school Super 8mm film, which is so cool.
Alison and Mike ended the party with a pathway of sparklers, lighting up their special day. They even had a visit by some bunnies :)
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