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!!

Cindy & Sunny Get Married!!

Cindy & Sunny's wedding was the perfect 'Seattle scene'. Picture summer time on Lake Washington on Mercer Island, it rained all morning and stopped just in time for the sun to come out and the chairs to dry before the ceremony, phew!

 

The couples colors were chartreuse, pink and grey - a Clutch Event's favorites!!

 

 My favorite picture of Sunny getting ready!! Michael Tallman Photography was so great to work with!! I love all of these shots!

 I loved Cindy in her birdcage veil!! She was such a BEAUTIFUL bride!!

 The boys had custom made converse in gray and green - too cute!

 Cindy's dad and his pal's provided Model A's that the bridal party entered into the processional with, so fun!!

 The couple used famous NW vintage postcards for their table assignments.

 The couple's beer choice?? Rainer! They also had chicken and waffles from Skillet for dinner - yum!

 Brian from Good Times had the party rock'n! This was a group that was ready to party and they did not disappoint!!

 I loved this exit! Cindy changed into the cutest party dress for the reception and the sparklers made the perfect send off!! Congrats Sunny & Cindy!!

Vendors who rock!
Venue - Mercer Island Community Center
Caterer - Skillet!
Photographer - Michael Tallman Photography
Music - Brian Waltz with Good Times DJ Service
Floral - Anita Baker, Washington Floral
Hair & Makeup - Wild Root Salon
Rentals - Grand Events