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Lindsey & Kevin @ Kubota Gardens Part 1

Rylee — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 01:12:28 +0000

Lindsey and Kevin had a beautiful wedding at the Kubota Gardens in South Seattle. It was an intimate ceremony in a beautiful setting. We wish you both the very best!

Andrea & Adam Engagement at Januik Winery

Rylee — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 13:00:30 +0000

A big thank you to our friends at Januik for letting us you their beautiful and modern space for Andrea and Adam’s engagement session. Look forward to posts from their fabulous wedding at the Palace Ballroom.

Silke & Brandon: Sodo Park Part I

Kelly — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 13:07:47 +0000

Silke & Brandon’s wedding day felt very much like celebrating with friends. Such warm, relaxing fun as we traveled the day towards the beautiful ceremony. Their story is rich in love and genuine caring between one another as well as close friends and family. We are so happy to have been part of Your Day and to count you both as friends. Looking forward to watching your adventure continue.

Venue: Sodo Park

Caterer: Herban Feast

Makeup: Nyla Fritz

Hair: Lisamarie, at Robert Leonard Salon

Lindsey & Kevin Engagement at The Plant Farm and Twin Lakes

Rylee — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 13:00:06 +0000

He makes her laught. They both love dogs. She has awesome red hair. What more could a couple ask for?

Galen & Alicia: Engagement Sneak Peek

Rylee — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 03:22:13 +0000

It may be after 7 at night, which is when the day officially ends at our house as Nadia closes her eyes and the tiny force of energy that seems to run our world is finally at rest, but it’s still Monday, which means I’m still “posting a photo for you today”, Alicia. Check out my brother and his hottie bride-to-be!

Wedding Wednesday: Dresses

Rylee — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 13:30:45 +0000

One of the best parts of wedding planning is dress shopping. You get one chance to go to all the shops, drape yourself in silk and tulle and poofy skirts and twirl around like Scarlet O’Hara in a huge ballgown, and no one says boo. From a girl who ended up with two dresses, one good and one bad, take my advice about dress shopping. First, go to as many stores as you can since this is the only time in your life that you’ll get to do this. Plus, there are so many great bridal shops in our area. Second, don’t buy the dress the day you first see it. Go home, sleep on it, and check out the picture you took of yourself wearing it to make sure that you love it. Don’t end up like me, staring at the dress that hangs in your closet wondering what on earth you were thinking when you agreed with the sales girl. Third, only bring a few people with you, and make sure that they are people who love you enough to tell you if something looks awful, but that they also love you enough to know that it’s YOUR day and YOUR style…they’ll just let you know if your hips look two sizes bigger. Oh, and make sure that they are confident enough to run interference with overly pushy sales people so you don’t have to deal with that. Fourth and last tip, buy or dig up a cute hanger so that when your dress has it’s photo debut on the wedding day it isn’t hanging below a “We heart our customers” dry cleaning hanger. It doesn’t have to be real special, just wood or cloth covered, and do your photographer a favor and get one with a swiveling hook so that it’s easy to hang on a door for photos.

Here are some beautiful dresses from La Belle Elaine’s, one of the high end shops in Seattle. The best part of their store – a runway! Work it, girl!

The Princess Bride is another little shop that is near and dear to my heart – it’s where I found my good dress. They are smaller, but they have a great selection, including one of my favorite brands, Pronovias (also available at La Belle Elaine’s). Plus, they are in Bothell so you don’t have to mess with downtown parking. There is also a tux place inside so you can one stop shop if you’d like.

EDITED* Belltown Bride is the best dress shop for making your money go farther that I’ve found. This shop is basically a year round sample sale. Their dresses are all professionally cleaned and ready to be taken home for a fraction of the retail price.

Go Green – shop “once wed” dresses on consignment at Blue Sky Bridal. Check out this gorgeous Reem Acra dress.

Wedding Wednesday: Vintage Themes

Rylee — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 13:30:37 +0000

Welcome to the first installment of Wedding Wednesday! As professionals in the wedding industry (and as girls who like cool stuff, for that matter), we have become fairly savvy at what is out there, and we’ve got pictures to prove it! So, why not share what we like, what we see and what advice we have give in order to help you all plan successful, relaxing and beautiful weddings.

One of my favorite elements that has been cropping up this year is vintage detail. Brides are using antique items as well as new items in vintage styles and either go all the way with them or mix them into modern elements for a fun, eclectic look. Here are some of the fun ideas we’ve seen.

Silver service pieces. Brides shopped antique stores, second hand shops and their own family pieces, then mixed and matched to create a varied, yet pulled together look.

This bride used an antique typewriter as her guest book. The old styling of the machine makes a beautiful decoration, as well as a fun way to gather well wishes from guests.

Vintage clothing and accessories for the bride (or groom for that matter) make a bold statement, or like the dress belonging to this bride’s grandmother, a sentimental and sweet one.

Upcycled old pieces for centerpieces. When you bring together several small objects and anchor them with one large piece, you’ve got a full and fun table decoration. This bride used old fashioned punch cups for her flowers, antique lamps she found second hand with candles replacing the bulbs for the lighting, and vintage candy dishes filled with their favorite treats, laid out on scrapes of old lace.

Kelsey & Jeff: Ritter Farm Wedding Part 2

Rylee — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 13:30:32 +0000

It’s January, and it’s finally hit me. I’ve just now got the “clean slate” bug that makes me want to tear down my house and build it back up. I’ve started in a very small way by deciding that I will begin preparing for things farther in advance than one day. To start me off right, I’ve already begun making the decorations for Nadia’s first birthday party. I’m so excited for her! I’ll be crafting and baking and doing all sorts of fun stuff to tranform my house into First Birthday Central, and I hope to give Nadia a party she won’t forget. Well, at least one she won’t forget until the next day. Be patient, and I promise I’ll share all the goodness I’ve got in store. I even made a recent trip to Pottery Barn kids and picked up some birthday prizes for her. That shopping trip definitely didn’t help me in my urges to redo my house.

Finally, a month late, here is part 2 of Kelsey and Jeff’s beautiful vintage chic wedding at Ritter farm. Enjoy a little portrait love!

Mariella and Brian: Seattle Wedding part 3

Rylee — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 13:30:11 +0000

In my other life I was Peruvian. As in, yes I can stay up all night wearing crazy party hats and drinking Peruvian kick-you-in-the-pants alcohol. Really, I just enjoyed being along for the ride at this amazing reception. Mariella’s from Peru, and her family brought the Peruvian style party all the way to Seattle. Great music. Check. Cool dancing (including a salsa demonstration and lesson). Check. “Crazy Hour” with goofy hats for everyone. Check. Peruvian Tehas & chocotejas? Oh yeah and amazing! A good time had by all!

Karen & Jake: Seattle Wedding Sneak Peek

Rylee — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:00:44 +0000

Last weekend we had a blast shooting Karen & Jake’s wedding at the Woodland Park Zoo. It was fun to shoot at such a unique venue. We hope you two are having a blast in South Africa!