Sleek, but personal, minimal and natural, but a “wow!” were descriptors I heard from the charming Miss Shelby and her engaging Groom Dave when we first met to discuss their wedding vision. Lime green, candlelight, snow cones (since shaved ice is their favorite thing when visiting Hawaii), peace signs (Shelby’s favorite symbol; she collects any and all) and including Dave’s son Chase in the planning and wedding day were the must-haves. Eight-year-old Chase became our food critic at the tasting and amateur photographer.

More about our Peace Sign theme was best described in the ceremony: “Not only is Peace Shelby’s symbol, but it also describes the state of inner peace since she has come to love Dave completely and he, in turn, loves her with equal strength.”

Novelty-Hill | Januik Winery in Woodinville, WA was a natural venue choice with quality food & wine, and it’s clean and interesting archictecture, including: cement floors, exposed beams, modern art, and a barrel room visible from all parts of the event space. It had an outdoor venue for the ceremony with a distinct red wall back-drop that was ideal for the dramatic, but minimalist couple.

The day didn’t go as planned when the ceremony was moved inside due to none other than Seattle rain, but it was a blessing in disguise as the wedding became as intimate as it was mean to be. A small bridal party, including Dave’s son as best man (who teared up often during the ceremony), and the bride & groom. Eyes filled with candlelight from the glowing line of green and white Glassy Babies and two simple wine barrels became their altar. The reception immediately followed in casual, cocktail style with various passed apps and stations of the wineries signature treats like wood-fired pizzas and sliders. The party continued with a club DJ spinning the couples’ favorite tunes and guests sipping wine in several white leather lounge spaces placed around the room.

Wedding Planning, Design & Coordination: Katy Griffiths, VOWS Wedding & Event Planning / Ceremony & Reception Venue: Novelty-Hill Januik Winery / Photography: Rubin Photography / Florist: Loves Me Flowers / Lighting: Greenlight Event Design / DJ: DJ Hyperfunk & DJ Lifeguard / Hair & Make-up: Kathy Evans Beauty Studio / Officiant: Bob Serr / Lounge Furniture: Pedersen’s Rentals / Wedding Night Hotel: Willows Lodge / Paper: Izzy Girl / Transportation: SP PLUS Transportation / Gown: La Belle Elaine’s / Candleholders: glassybaby

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Post categories: Contemporary, Little Black Book Blog

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Having spent many wonderful vacations at my mom’s house in Cabo, especially the trip when Michael proposed, madeCabo San Lucas an easy choice for our wedding location.  Since the beginning of our engagement we both agreed that we wanted our wedding to be small and intimate, attended by only those who were most important to us.

Being the hopeless romantic that i am, I wanted to make our wedding as romantic and timeless as possible starting with lace envelopes for the invitations all the way to the ceremony itself. I wanted to convey a feeling of being in an early 1900′s Mexico Hacienda: truly lost in time. The venue where we had our ceremony and reception, El Dorado Golf and Beach club, was a perfect fit. The club had a beautiful beach for the ceremony accentuated by a tangerine rose covered chupa, a grassy area on top of a hill overlooking the ocean for our cocktail hour and a traditional Mexican courtyard filled with candles, flowers and lights with a balcony for the acoustic guitarist to play music during the dinner reception. It was a night filled with amazing food and drinks, fireworks, great company and lots of dancing! We celebrated until 2:30 a.m.! The late night taco stand was a perfect way to end the night.

Photography: Anna Kuperberg / Venue: El Dorado, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico / Flowers: Cabo Flowers / Rentals: Lazy Gourmet / Cakes and Cupcakes: Sweet Dreams / Makeup: Senza Salon and Spa / Hair: Velinda / Band and DJ: Cabo Max / Dress: Monique Lhuillier / Shoes: Jimmy Choo / Paper Goods: Izzy Girl / Bridesmaid Dresses: Jim Hjelm / Videographer: Angel Zapien

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Post tags: Angel Zapien, Anna Kupergerg Photography, Cabo Flowers, Cabo max, Cabo San Lucas, Izzy Girl, Jim Hjelm, Jimmy Choo, Lazy Gourmet, Mexico, Monique Lhuillier, Senza Salon and Spa, Sweet Dreams, Velinda
Post categories: Cultural Beauty, Real Weddings, Traditional Elegance

These luggage tag place cards were sent to us by the fabulous team at Table 6 Productions. Too, too cute.

I completely heart these next details. The first, suitcases, were also sent to us by Ashley at Table 6 Productions and were used as welcome bags. The AWESOME  Passport invitations were designed by Izzy Girl…

We have even more travel inspired details (including some invitations that will make you really, really happy) coming up after our real wedding!

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Post tags: Izzy Girl, Studio R, Table 6 Productions, travel
Post categories: Wedding Decor, Wedding Details