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Suncadia Resort: A Wedding Defined by Rain and Resilience

August 14, 2024 Alyssa Ayala

In the heart of the Pacific Northwest, Beau and Katy’s wedding at Suncadia Resort combined the unexpected with the unforgettable. Originally from the Midwest, they chose Suncadia for its breathtaking beauty. The ceremony at The Lookout, with views of the Cle Elum River and Cascade Mountains, set a majestic backdrop for their vows. Despite rain and high winds, the couple embraced the storm, creating a poignant and moving celebration. Their resilience and love were highlighted by a rainbow during their first dance, symbolizing the beauty that can emerge from life’s challenges.

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In REAL WEDDINGS Tags washington weddings, mountain weddings, washington wedding venues, seattle wedding venues, seattle weddings, outdoor weddings, hotel and resort weddings, summer weddings
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The Founder of Pacific Engagements Planned Her Own Wedding On Whidbey Island

September 30, 2023 Alyssa Ayala

After years of planning heartfelt weddings for engaged couples throughout the Pacific Northwest, Alyssa Ayala, the founder of Pacific Engagements Wedding Planning and Design, planned her own wedding on Whidbey Island. The island, with its charming beaches and lush landscapes, held a special place in Alyssa and Ethan's hearts, as it was a place where Ethan spent a majority of his childhood playing at his grandfather’s waterfront home. Over the years of their relationship, the home developed a deeper significance by becoming the setting for relaxing family get-togethers and holiday gatherings. They decided together that this idyllic setting would be perfect to celebrate their marriage.

Check out our favorite candid moments of parents of the bride and groom below and try not to get emotional:)

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In REAL WEDDINGS Tags waterfront weddings, at home weddings, backyard weddings, beach weddings
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Vintage Hollywood Glam Wedding at AXIS Pioneer Square

September 16, 2023 Alyssa Ayala

In the heart of the city, where history met contemporary elegance, a remarkable celebration unfolded. AXIS Pioneer Square provided the perfect setting for Alexandra and Erik’s wedding that was a beautiful blend of vintage Hollywood glamour and modern romance.

Long reception tables adorned with elegance, featuring vintage decanters, etched glassware, flickering taper candles, ornate floral china, hand-calligraphed name cards, and custom floral-bordered oval menus created by Krisanna Elizabeth.

The evening was further enhanced by the soulful melodies of a live performance by the Blue Wave Band, whose music set the perfect tone for an evening of celebration and dance. Amidst the laughter and the music, Kristen Marie Parker Photography captured fleeting moments that later became cherished memories. The genuine smiles, the shared glances, and the heartfelt embraces of the evening can now be enjoyed in the following gallery.

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Colorful Al Fresco Wedding at Ruth Bancroft Gardens

April 30, 2023 Alyssa Ayala

In the heart of April, Sarah and Garry married at Walnut Creek’s Ruth Bancroft Gardens, an immaculately landscaped property planted with numerous species of cacti, succulents, and drought-tolerant plants from all around the world.

The gravel garden path leading towards Ruth’s Folly was lined with wooden bentwood chairs, arranged meticulously to follow the evolving curves of the adjacent garden beds. Guests selected their seats in the asymmetrical rows and eagerly awaited the ceremony’s beginning.

Following the ceremony, the celebration continued in the sun-dappled shade of Ruth Bancroft Gardens’ Eucalyptus Grove. Round reception tables were surrounded with natural wooden chairs, and the tabletops were covered with colorful floral bud vase groupings, lovingly crafted by Sarah and her bridesmaids. Guests were presented with a delectable, organic, farm-to-table, family-style dinner during the al fresco dinner reception.

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In REAL WEDDINGS Tags outdoor weddings, al fresco weddings, wedding ceremony decor ideas, garden weddings, spring weddings
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Monochrome Winter Wedding at Seattle’s SODO Park

November 25, 2022 Alyssa Ayala

On Cameron and Jaylen’s crisp winter wedding day, guests bundled in their best ascended the candle-lined stairway before entering the warm, industrial foyer of SODO Park. Upon entering the venue, guests then walked through the tied-back ivory drapes which led them to the cozy, candle-lit ceremony space. The front of the ceremony was defined by an asymmetric pair of free-standing floral-covered columns, consisting of baby's breath, white roses, dried grasses, and lunaria.

Hanging bistro lights dangled gracefully above the ceremony space, creating a canopy of illumination that cast a warm and romantic glow over the entire scene. The soft, golden light from above was mirrored by the aisle lined with hundreds of ivory pillar candles within clear glass hurricane vases. The soft flicker of candlelight illuminated the path, casting a soft, intimate ambiance that seemed to come alive with every step. The candles, in their varying heights, added depth to the atmosphere, creating a sense of intimacy to the setting for the couple to exchange their vows.

Following the ceremony, guests were invited to indulge in an assortment of hors d’oeuvres and cocktails in the adjacent room while the ceremony space was transformed into an industrial monochrome wedding dinner reception. Long exposed wood reception tables lined the center of the venue, surrounded by round tables covered in white table linens. These tables were adorned with flickering candlelight and plumes of playful baby’s breath, creating a rustic yet elegant ambiance. At the front of the room, the bride and groom sat at their candle-lit, rustic sweetheart table facing their wedding guests so they could fully witness and take in the special gathering.

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In REAL WEDDINGS Tags seattle weddings, seattle wedding venues, wedding reception decor ideas, wedding ceremony decor ideas, washington weddings, washington wedding venues, winter weddings
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Parisian Bride Brings French Fashion to Her California Wedding

September 16, 2022 Alyssa Ayala

All the way from the heart of Paris, Alex and Emily worked with Pacific Engagements to plan their wedding celebration where their roots were firmly planted, in the sun-soaked Bay Area of California. Choosing the historic Claremont Hotel in Berkeley as the backdrop for their special day, Alex and Emily embraced the charm and elegance of the picturesque setting. The sprawling estate, with its panoramic views of the Bay Area, provided a stunning setting for their wedding.

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Waterfront Wedding At The Woodmark Hotel

March 24, 2022 Alyssa Ayala

Katie and Brandon’s wedding at The Woodmark Hotel was an absolute dream. From private boat charters on Lake Washington for guests to enjoy to a live painter capturing their ceremony space in an acrylic medium, this Lake Washington wedding has stolen our hearts.

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Boho Sikh Wedding at Newcastle Golf Club

December 9, 2021 Alyssa Ayala

In the quiet of the morning, guests began arriving at Newcastle Golf Club for the Baraat, the centuries-old Sikh tradition of the bride’s family welcoming the groom upon his arrival. After the excitement, each attendee filed into the Prestwick Terrace, which the bride and groom had arranged to transform into a fully white, monochrome space. The wooden white mandap, adorned with sheer white fabric and dried grasses, stood as the focal point in the expansive room. Before it, the couple sat in their matching ivory lehenga and sherwani, and exchanged vows amidst the soothing hymns sung by the priests. The words resonated with the gathered guests, echoing centuries-old traditions and blessings.

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In REAL WEDDINGS Tags tented weddings, seattle weddings, seattle wedding venues, washington wedding venues
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Seattle Courthouse Wedding

August 8, 2020 Alyssa Ayala

As a last-minute decision to still get married on their initial wedding date (since COVID altered their original plans), these newlyweds managed to create a beautiful and sentimental wedding day at the local courthouse. Check out their lovely Seattle Courthouse wedding that is pulling all of our heartstrings.

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Metropolist Seattle Wedding

December 1, 2019 Alyssa Ayala

Alicia and Josh’s Seattle wedding in SODO at the industrial Metropolist wedding venue.

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