A Look Back | Garden Party Wedding | Dairyland, Snohomish, WA.

Wedding Planner: Elegant Affairs  //  Photographer: Wyat L. Taylor  //  Videographer: Marcella Laine  //  Wedding Dress: Lainee Meg  //  Dessert: Better Than a Boyfriend Bakery  //  Beauty: Posh Styling  //  DJ: Otto Matic  //  Caterer: Veraci Pizza   //  Venue: Dairyland

In honor of Lauren + Jake’s 3rd Wedding Anniversary today, we are looking back at their stunning garden party wedding at Dairyland!

The best part of our job is working with couples planning the wedding of their dreams and throughout the process learning about them but in the case of Lauren + Jake we already knew them even before we started working with them.

I was honored enough to be Lauren's sorority advisor when she was at Washington State University and we were lucky enough to get the call when the love of her life, Jake finally proposed.

This couple has known each other since junior high and finally decided to say I Do at Dairyland.

For their wedding they wanted to be that fun garden party and with the backdrop of this beautiful Snohomish venue we accomplished that. 

We loved how this day played out and even more excited to see what these two can accomplish as husband and wife.

Hidden Meadows | Snohomish, WA. | Sheila + Nick

Contacting Lori was the very first 'to do' on my list, post saying "YES!" to an epic marriage proposal. I had known Lori personally for a few years and was SO excited to work with her more closely, get to know her better and have her lead the wedding planning charge for our special day. Lori is worth more than GOLD! She is over the top experienced, personable, smart, very professional and super fun! Many times, throughout our months of planning and prep, my parents, in-laws and friends would share with me how amazing, knowledgeable and how happy they were that Lori was such a huge part of this process and I couldn’t agree more. She listened to every vision I had and every change I wanted to make then did everything in her power to make our wedding day unbelievably perfect. I am honored to call her my wedding planner and my friend! Hiring Lori will be your second BEST decision, after deciding to get married of course!
Sheila + Nick, Hidden Meadows, September 14, 2019

Photographer: Tonie Christine || Wedding Planner: Elegant Affairs || Venue: Hidden Meadows || Florist: Oak + Fig Floral || Caterer: The Wooden Spoon || Dessert: Better Than A Boyfriend Bakery || DJ: Otto-Matic Mobile Music || Rentals: BBJ + Cort || Beauty: Zo and Co Styling || Officiant: Jason Huguenin || Wedding Dress: For the Luv of Bridal by Laineemeg || Invitations: Minted

You know you will always remember your wedding anniversary when it also falls on your birthday! No better way than to ring in a new decade as you celebrate turning the big 3-0 than marrying the love of your life.

I have known Sheila for several years as I served as her sorority (Alpha Phi) advisor at Washington State University and then her younger sister aka Maid of Honor Jenny was an intern on our team a few seasons ago.

But first I have to set the scene and tell you how amazing Nick and Sheila’s parents are. The first time I met up with everyone was at their menu tasting and they each brought their own wine and I was like this is going to be an incredibly fun and memorable wedding. And I wasn’t wrong!

Working together for nearly 19 months we really got to know each other better and I got to learn about Sheila + NIck as a couple and how special their relationship is and just how strong their love is and that was truly put at the test when Sheila’s mom was diagnosed with cancer and had to undergo both cancer and treatment just a few months before the wedding. Wedding planning can be a stressful and emotional thing not to mention throwing in a medical scare but I think this just made everyone closer and stronger. I can attest to what a strong fighter this Mother of the Bride is and how she kicked cancer’s ass. I am so very proud of you! You are such an inspiration.

What I loved most about this couple was their attention to detail. From their signage to florals, linens and dessert choices these two were passionate about everything including their wine and beer selections. May I remind you they are both Cougs so this was probably the biggest and most important decision.

There were so many highlights from this day. From the dress that had a removable train to give 2 different looks all from that 1 dress to the couple playing rock paper scissors to see who read their vows first during their first look this day is one that I will remember for the rest of my life and truly one of my all-time couples and weddings.

I love how this family has started their own wedding tradition all originating from Sheila and Nick. Nick’s sister is getting married this fall on her fiance’s birthday just like her brother! What a great tradition and I hope it goes on for generations to come.

Intimate Affair | Hidden Meadows | Lindsey + Mike

It is difficult to describe just how amazing Lori is! Lori coordinated our wedding and it was the second time my family has worked with her. We will never plan an event without her in the future. She is organized and has great attention to detail. My husband and I were able to completely enjoy our day knowing that Lori had it all handled. Lori created a checklist for us to complete to make sure we had all the important items like a marriage license and all necessary permits for the big day. She wrote us a timeline for the day of so everyone knew where they were suppose to be and when. Lori was very responsive to the many emails we sent prior to the wedding day. Our day was perfect thanks to Lori!
Lindsey + Mike, Hidden Meadows, August 15, 2019

Photography: Erin Perkins Photography || Wedding Planner: Elegant Affairs || Venue: Hidden Meadows || Caterer: The Wooden Spoon || Dessert: BB Nest Bakery || DJ: Legato Productions || Make-up: Bethany Yackel

It’s not every wedding where you get to work with the most incredible family with not one but 2 weddings in less than 10 months apart.

Lindsey + Mike wanted a small intimate affair for their midweek August wedding at the stunning venue Hidden Meadows and that’s just what we gave them.

Working with these two was so much fun and easy as they knew exactly what they wanted, which was a simple, yet elegant and romantic FUN wedding.

From a beautiful ceremony officiated by the groom’s brother, to the stunning florals by the groom’s aunt, the summer evening could not have been more perfect!

My two favorite highlights from the day was my best Furry Friend, Fitter, the Father of the Bride’s service dog dancing with the wedding guests to the incredible cream puff display by Jessica of BB Nest Bakery. Fun Fact, Jessica was a finalist on the Food Network’s Halloween Baking Championship.

You know you are part of the family when the father of the bride said he had to think of a party, possibly his retirement party for you to plan next.