Yachty by Nature!

I've been lucky enough to know and work with the gorgeous bride for over six years! Jenn Repp is a crazy great photographer and we've been 'working' weddings together since 2008! She is a preferred vendor of mine and I'm very happy to say that the feeling is mutual! When she asked me to be her day of coordinator I was super pumped and extremely flattered!

 

When she described her fiance Zak to me she lit up like a Christmas tree! She was literally giddy when she told me the story of how they met and have spent the past few years together. Very cute!!

 

The couple got married at my FAVORITE venue, Roche Harbor Resort and the cherry on top, Jenny Jimenez photographed the day. You know you are an amazing photographer when another photographer hires you for her wedding!!

 

Here are a few of my favorite detail shots. Jenn & Zak added such charming touches to their big day. It was fun to watch guests discover all of the unique touches they added. From her dress hanger, to the inscription inside his suit vest to the custom cuff links he wore. Everything was just very thoughtful and their June day turned out beautiful!

 

I know, she is looks stunning!! I cried when I saw her, for realsies. JennyJ has a blackmail photo of me open mouth, teary eyed. Not a good look on me. She on the other hand, was perfection!

 

Get ready to roll your eyes. Jenn made her invitations. I know! She is crazy talented!! She also created their seating chart turned guest book out of a map of the San Juan islands which now hangs in their home.

The Sunken Garden was the perfect sunny spot for their ceremony! Jenn wrote on their chalkboard, "pick a seat, not a side" to convey open seating. Love it!!

They carried the San Juan 'theme' through to the reception as each table name was the name of an island. Guests water glasses also served as favors. They were frosted with their anchor logo and initials.

Their dessert bar was beyond! They had cheesecakes, cupcakes and cookies - oh my! Family photos hung from the fire place which made for a great gathering spot for guests.

Once the sun started to go down a fire was started on the patio. A perfect get away for guests who needed a break from the rock'n dance floor. Jenn's mom helped her sew the blue, gold and white bunting that was hung - a perfect touch!

Thank you SO MUCH to Jenn & Zak for letting me be a part of their AMAZING wedding day! You two are awesomesauce!!

For more fab photos check out my facebook page, www.facebook.com/seattleweddingplanner. And please see below for a list of rad vendors who helped make the day superb!

Venue & Caterer - Roche Harbor Resort
Photographer - Jenny Jemenez
Florist - Fena Flowers
DJ - The Sound Factory
Dessert - The Confectional & Cupcake Royale
Invitations & Decor - Jenn Repp!

Maria & Jeremy's Wedding Bash!

When meeting with Maria and Jeremy they made their wedding vision very clear - they were going to have a good time party!! And boy howdy, did they! I had known Maria & Jeremy both through mutual friends and neighbors for a few years and they are SO great with each other! They laugh and play and are just fun to watch. Their wedding day was filled with flirty glances, a ton of hugs, even more kisses and a few swing your feet above your had dance moves!! They embraced the day with their guests, but more importantly you could tell they relished the day with each other!

 

Family was also a huge part of their day. Maria was born in Russia and she incorporated aspects of the Russian culture. Infused vodka favors anyone!? She even found vodka bottles that donned her name in Russian and placed them at her parents and grandparents tables. And her grandfather toasted their marriage with the cutest speech!  Jeremy's mom walked him down the aisle, his brother was his best man and his nephew was the most adorable and show stealing ring bearer ever! One super fun family tradition, his mom and aunts made up and SANG a song about Maria and Jeremy to a Beatles tune after dinner - so fun!

 

Here are a few of my favorite shots from their August wedding from Jeramie from SHODA LOVE  Photography!  Check out more great photos on my Clutch Events Facebook page!

Her dress was GORGEOUS! Each layer of tulle and lace floated as she walked - I couldn't get enough! And I LOVE this earring shot pinned to the Seattle map, such a unique picture!

 

Aaand here is the lovely couple! So dam adorable!! Their 1st look was down at South Lake Union and the weather was perfect!!  

The Rose Garden at the Zoo was a perfect backdrop for their ceremony! Ok, can you not feel the excitement after they were pronounced man and wife!?

 

Pun intended! Their adorable rabbit cake toppers is for their last name, 'Hare'. How cute! And a shout out to Judy Tallant of Tallant House. Jeremy and Maria consider themselves tiramisu connoisseurs and after scowering the city for the best tiramisu they selected her homemade treat!

Maria and Jeremy each made their own flavor of infused vodka before the wedding! Mini corked bottles acted as a favor and seat assignment for their guests.

The couple did a choreographed first dance and ended the traditions with a hora!! Seriously, her dress! So gorgeous!

 

A huge thank you to Maria and Jeremy for letting me be a part of your wedding!! You guys are the best!!

 

Wonderful Vendors!

Ceremony - Woodland Park Zoo

Reception - 415 Westlake

Photographer - SHODALOVE Photography

Caterer - Pyramid Catering

Dessert - Tallant House

Florist - Designs by Courtney

DJ - Seattle Parties

Transportation - Crystal Coach Limousine

 



Happy 1st Anniversary to the Wallas!

I want to wish Chris and Dianna the hap, hap HAPPIEST 1st Anniversary ever!! (OK, technically this is one day late, but it is the thought that counts, right?!) She is a knitwear designer, photographer, writer, illustrator and owner of Paper Tiger. He is a musician, producer and plays guitar for Death Cab for Cutie. Together they are THE smitten kitten, in love, 'what it is all about' couple and I absolutely ADORE them!!

 

The couple had an intimate, Scandinavian inspired wedding at the Swedish Cultural Center.  It was an ideal February day in Seattle - no rain, gray skies, slightly chilly.

 

The lovely bride Dianna knitted her bouquet and bolero. Let me write that again in case you read it wrong - she knitted them herself!! She is SO frick'n talented!

 

Their bridal party was SO fun and SO supportive and maybe most importantly, they had an awesome dance party! :) Chris's Death Cab band mates and his best friend Beau stood by his side and and Dianna's besties started their laughs early on while getting ready at the Four Seasons. All day happy tears and giggles with them!

 

 

Each table name was a flag from Sweden. Similar flags hung throughout the space at the cultural center. They used reds and blues which are the predominate Scandinavian colors.

 

Helen from Cake Envy designed their cake using elements from their invitations that Dianna had created (I mentioned she is crazy talented right?!). They also had a Norwegian ring cake called Kransekake from Larsen's Bakery. So good!!

 

 

Again, I'd like to say HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to one of the most lovely couples I've ever had the pleasure of 'working' with:) To see more pictures of their day please visit my Clutch Events facebook page.

Faboosh Vendors!
Photographer – The AMAZING Jenny Jimenez

Venue – Swedish Cultural Center

Caterer – StumblingGoat

Desserts – Larsen’s Bakery & Cake Envy (no longer in business) 

Florist – LaurieKearney

Invitations– PaperTiger (Bride)

Transportation – Butler Valet

Hair/Make up – Erin Skipley

Officiant/Music – DJ Corey Duncan

Rentals – Glassybaby

Gown – Jcrew (vintage, sorry!)

Wedding Day Emergency Kit List!

There are a few things I never leave behind when heading to an event.
My timeline - check!

A change of shoes - check!

My phone (duh) - check!

My nalgene bottle - check!

And last, but not least - my emergency kit - CHECK!

It doesn't matter what the occasion is, where it is held at or how many people/vendors attend, someone WILL need something out of my kit.

My E-Kit is a one stop shop of must have items and a treasure trove of 'I would have never thought of using that' bag of tricks!

My most common used item is a lighter. No shocker there, 99% of weddings have candles. But my favorite random item to have handy is chalk! Chalk is great for hiding red wine spots, dirt scuffs or your Great Aunt Edna’s favorite lip stick shade! The powder in chalk is absorbent, kind to your fabric and best of all white so it blends with nearly all white & ivory wedding dresses! I think I utilized my chalk about six times this past summer!

Below is my entire checklist of items that comes with me to every event...I was never a girl scout, but I'm definitely prepared:)

Addy & Joe Marry it Up!

I met Addy, the lovely bride, seven years ago at a NYE's party I hosted. Her best friend's husband was the captain of my softball team, Here For the Beer. A run in like that is the best kind of 'blast from the past' to have!

What made it even better was that she and her fiance Joe are such a GREAT couple! They adore each other! As a planner you see so many different kind of couples. Each are unique in the way they interact with each other. It is fun to get the googly-eyed for each other couple:)

Photographer Jeremy Leffel took Addy, Joe & their bridal party to Volunteer Park for pre ceremony photos. It was one of the nicest days of the summer, not to mention the hottest! Addy's bouquet and flowers were done by Aria Style - I loved the bright colors!

 

This Picture on the camel cracks me up!

 

I love the wall art at OSP! It makes for such an amazing backdrop!

 

Addy & Joe held there ceremony outside at the Olympic Sculpture Park's pavilion. Afterwards guests walked around the park and hung out in the grass - a perfect Seattle day!

They couldn't decide on just one cake - and really, why try!?! They chose cakes from four different Seattle bakeries. Six cakes and six flavors, yum! Aria Style did the flower arrangements on top!

Addy, who works at the EMP designed all of their paper. Their invite package was beyond rad!!

Thank you to Addy & Joe for letting me be a part of your wedding!!

 

Vendors who are awesome!
Ceremony/Reception Venue - Olympic Sculpture Park
Caterer - Taste
Photography - Jeremy Leffel Photography
DJ - DJ Joy
Florist, Linens - Aria Style
Dessert - King Fish Bakery, Bakery Nouveau, North Hill Bakery & Dahlia Bakery
Photobooth - 321 Foto

Thank you!!