Real Wedding: Smita + Johann

When Smita + Johann first brought us into the planning process, they were deciding between two venues for their September 2015 Wedding. What it came down to was Bella Luna Farms up in Snohomish had everything and then some.

What we loved about this wedding was all the cultures melting together between these two families and that started with two wedding ceremonies, a Hindu Ceremony in the morning followed by a Western Ceremony in the afternoon.

There were some many pieces that went with this wedding not to mention the two ceremonies and it took a village to make this couples' vision come together. We had been dying to do a wedding with Sail Tents and it didn't let us down. Unsure of the weather, we chose to have a Tent for the ceremony area. We loved the seating and the florals that created an experience as guests entered that morning.

For the Western Ceremony, we wanted to give area a different look so the team from the venue who also served as the florist added some different touches to the arbor. Then after they took down all the flowers and created a whole new floral piece to welcome the guests into the dinner tent.

What this venue excels at are the lush grounds and European-style outbuildings including livestock (we loved the goats and donkeys the best). And the color palette only created more beauty around the venue.

With the amazing team of vendors that Smita + Johann put together we had the best time along with their friends and family.

Vendors
Wedding Planner: Elegant Affairs
Venue + Florist: Bella Luna Farms
Photographer: Julie Harmsen Photography
Videographer: Ryan Warner
DJ: Bamboo Beats
Caterer: Lisa Dupar Catering
Hair + Make-up: Erin Skipley
Valet: Bulter Valet
Transportation: Beeline
Floral Leis: Hawaiian General Store

Bridal Shower Love for Summer 2017

There is more than one special event leading up to the big day, and one of the most important of these is the bridal shower. For everyone celebrating the happy couple beforehand, here a few bridal shower ideas that you might see more of next summer!

Mimosa bar. When choosing the type of beverage you’d like to serve at the shower, grapefruit, peach, or any other fruit juice you desire can be a fun option accompanying your classic mimosa. Mimosa’s are great for bridal showers offering brunch or an early afternoon lunch.

Plain glass bottles. A fun DIY project for bridal shower table décor is enhancing plain glass bottles by painting them or covering them in glitter. Since gold will be one of the main accents of the 2017 summer season, painting the bottles gold will be a wonderful accent on bridal shower tables and sure to be seen across tables everywhere.

Incorporate the bride’s flower choice. When choosing flowers, carrying the theme from the pre-party to the special day will be trending. Incorporating the bride’s flowers into bridal shower décor will get the bride excited to tie the knot.

Flower chandelier. Using the same variety of flowers that will be seen on the day of, arranging a beautiful adornment of flowers to be hung from a chandelier is a stunning way to incorporate the bride’s chosen flowers. We’re hoping to see a lot of flower chandeliers next summer, as they are an easy decoration to make and such a stunning addition to any party.

Tea party feel. Something we may be seeing during the spring 2017 wedding season are smaller, garden party weddings. During the summer wedding season, larger wedding parties will be back in full swing, therefore making the bridal shower the perfect platform to showcase the adorable garden party scene. Tea party elements such as tea cups, tiny cookies, and fresh wildflowers will capture that enchanting secret garden atmosphere.

If you were unsure about bridal shower décor, we hope a glimpse of what’s to come will spark some creativity for you. We can’t wait to see how all the guys and gals choose to celebrate their bride and grooms in the months leading up to the wedding! 

2017 Summer Blues and Other Hues

Summer 2016 has just ended, which means we can begin looking forward to summer wedding trends of 2017! To continue with our gaze into what’s to come for next year, let’s take a look at summer color scheme trends. We’re sure to see fresh color schemes and unique combinations to make every summer event stand out and stun the crowd.

Green, gold and white. We are going to be seeing gold accents most likely all year round for 2017, as it has been gaining momentum through the last couple of seasons. A new and fun combination we hope to see are natural greens, crisp whites with that hint of gold to offset it all.

Pink and gold. Again, accompanied by a gold accent, pink should be making quite a splash in the summer months of 2017. Anywhere from blush pink to deep magentas, this simple combination will showcase exuberance and vibrancy for the beautiful season.

Teal and mint green. Teal and mint green is a seemingly unlikely gorgeous color scheme that should most definitely be on your radar for summer of 2017. Different hues of mint and teal can be paired to create the natural, effortlessly chic atmosphere you’re going for.

Light blue and peach. This color palette may be making an early appearance in spring 2017, but will be most likely be prevalent when summer 2017 comes around. These colors create a light, soft and breezy environment for your special day. There are a plethora of peach flowers to choose from that bloom during the summer months as well.

Black and blush pink. Classic romantic hues will be making a comeback as well. Instead of the traditional white tie scheme with only touches of black, blush pink will be incorporated to give the event a special splash of soft color without overwhelming the simple elegance.

If you haven’t decided on a color scheme for your 2017 summer wedding, take a look at a few of these combinations to find out if any catch your eye! We can’t wait to see what other colors will be seen next year.