Washington State Wedding by Ben Blood + McKenzie Powell Designs

I can’t believe the weddings we get to share with you this week.  Each one is totally rad, unique and full to the brim with thoughtful details and personal touches.  This Washington state wedding from my favorite photographer of the Northwest – Ben Blood – just blew me right out of the water.  Set on an island near Seattle and intricately designed by McKenzie Powell Designs, it has an earthy elegance and feel-good vibe through and through.  The full gallery is your one-stop spot for vintage details galore!

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I couldn’t end this post without offering up this slice of goodness from Cabfare Productions.  It shows off even more of those sweet, sweet details and what looks like one heck of a dance party.  Plus it is set to my all-time favorite wedding song!

Jen was a dream client and so much fun to work with that by the time the wedding rolled around, she felt like a dear friend. Secondly, she has amazing taste, so working with her was easy. She added so many of her own touches to the day which made it truly unique and beautiful, my favorite being the seating card display built with garden trellises and yards of satin ribbon. It turned out fabulously! Both she and Brodie, along with their families were all so kind that it was such a pleasure to have played a part in their day.

The venue immediately set the tone as it sits overlooking a valley and privately owned lake on Whidbey Island near Seattle. After a beautiful ferry ride over, guests were treated to stunning views and a warm sunny day. Because the on-site location of the ceremony is so beautiful, we kept the décor to a minimum. Bundles of eucalyptus lining the aisle and two huge urns of luscious flowers, vines and greenery were all the drama we needed.

Old photos of the couples’ parents and grandparents on their wedding days were displayed in dark blue frames, all set in an antique kitchen hutch with added touches of flowers, vintage linens, and some pretty pink depression glass. Gorgeous vintage hats found by the groom’s mother went perfectly with the rest of the vision.

The venue offers a bit of that rustic charm, yet provides an elegant setting that was perfect for Jen’s request of a family style meal enjoyed outdoors with friends. We filled the long tables with natural looking flowers, using eclectic glass vases of garden roses, veronica, scabiosa, jasmine vine, a variety of herbs and other greenery, giving it a very summery, European feel.

The dessert table greeted guests immediately upon entrance to the barn to provide visual impact, to take advantage of the beautiful string lighting that would act as the romantic backdrop, and because I’ll take any opportunity I get to greet guests with a large gorgeous arrangement.

Wedding Photography: Ben Blood Photography / Cinematography: Cabfare Productions / Event Design and Flowers: McKenzie Powell Designs / Wedding Venue + Catering: Fireseed Catering / Invitations: Good Stock Press & Bindery / Dress + Shoes: Luly Yang

26 Comments about “Washington State Wedding by Ben Blood + McKenzie Powell Designs”

1. bow tie & bustle says:

   March 7, 2011 at 12:15 pm

   McKenzie! Congratulations on the feature! The details are absolutely stunning!
2. Carmar says:

   March 7, 2011 at 12:18 pm

   Beautiful wedding - but FYI Whidbey Island is not a private island...
3. Cristina says:

   March 7, 2011 at 12:26 pm

   Oh, that video!
   *_*
4. steve moore says:

   March 7, 2011 at 12:39 pm

   McKenzie! You are so talented! I am really glad your work is getting featured. The world needs to see your beautiful creations. So beautiful... all of it!
5. Brinny2k1 says:

   March 7, 2011 at 1:11 pm

   Love the vintage flare to the video, details like the rounded corners of the screen make this film even more delectable! YUM!
6. Rachel {Finch & Thistle} says:

   March 7, 2011 at 1:13 pm

   Beautiful work, McKenzie. So excited for you and can't wait to see more of your events!
7. Kae says:

   March 7, 2011 at 1:45 pm

   so natural and pretty!
8. Marie says:

   March 7, 2011 at 3:15 pm

   Love to see a bride wearing Luly Yang Couture. Her designs are amazing. The details on this wedding are so well put together and the flowers are gorgeous. Bravo and congrats to the lovely couple!
9. Anny says:

   March 7, 2011 at 4:24 pm

   wooow.. the kiss are so hot.. really pretty.. ^_^
10. Melissa says:

    March 7, 2011 at 5:02 pm

    So beautiful! Where is the "Ceremony" sign from?
11. Jen Adams says:

    March 7, 2011 at 5:23 pm

    Love poppy!!!!!!!
12. Glenwood Springs CO Photographer says:

    March 7, 2011 at 8:41 pm

    I love the image of all the older wedding photographs on the cupboard. Thanks for posting these gorgeous photos. Karen
13. andrea says:

    March 7, 2011 at 10:47 pm

    great video!! I wish there were at least a couple videos a week (so fun)! Congrats!
14. Stephanie says:

    March 8, 2011 at 1:06 am

    Love, love, love this! Such a gorgeous wedding! We're getting married at that venue this summer, so it was so amazing to get a preview of what our day might look like!
15. Jeremy Almeda says:

    March 8, 2011 at 1:28 am

    What a fun wedding! Elegant simplicity comes to mind. The wedding video by Cabfare Productions was awesome. 8mm film is making a big come back!
16. jennifer says:

    March 8, 2011 at 2:07 am

    my favorite northwest photographer as well :)
    these images exude beauty! such a lovely couple + wedding.
    j.
17. The Barn at High Point Farms says:

    March 8, 2011 at 6:51 am

    I love the light colors chosen for this wedding! It gives it a very nice soft feeling. Thanks for sharing this idea!
18. Erin - Kansas City Photographers says:

    March 8, 2011 at 8:54 am

    Cool video. I like the big long tables.
19. McKenzie Powell Designs says:

    March 8, 2011 at 11:38 am

    Melissa, I painted the sign by hand using a print out of the font, transfer paper, and a small paint brush. Slow and steady and voila! It can definitely be a DIY project. After nailing it together, drill two holes for tying on the jar of flowers.
20. Liz says:

    March 8, 2011 at 1:11 pm

    Ben is an such an amazing photographer.
    His talent for capturing emotion with a single photograph is totally inspiring.
    What a lovely wedding!
21. Hattie says:

    March 8, 2011 at 2:22 pm

    Such a gorgeous wedding! I loved watching my sister, McKenzie Powell, prepare for this wedding. Jen obviously has great taste. Beautiful photography as well. I loved how the "Ceremony" sign and the family frame setup turned out...very classy.
22. barb vandalen says:

    March 8, 2011 at 5:08 pm

    Beautiful!!! Simply Beautiful~~~~ Love Guela
23. Lauren Raye L. says:

    March 14, 2011 at 12:06 am

    As a Washington lady, I am in love with this wedding. :) Beautiful design, great vendors, and a splendid outcome!

    I adore the blue frames that have family (?) pictures in them. I would love to find some frames like that that we could use for our upcoming June wedding. Are you interested in selling them?

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