Dan and Alissa were married on a warm September day at Green Gates at Flowing Lake in Snohomish. So many sweet touches at this wedding (which Adina Preston captured beautifully!), but one of my favorite parts was their inclusion of a "family table" instead of the traditional sweetheart table, to be able to include a daughter. So sweet! Also, fun to note, this wedding was pretty much entirely gluten free besides the rolls. Even the wedding cake! Also, don't you just love the color theme? The muted grays and blues are so gorgeous.
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Allison and David had a gorgeous day for their wedding at Trinity Tree Farm. And the couple put together some beautiful decor elements that made such a huge impact on the atmosphere of the celebration, including the florals and centerpieces! The bride also made 1000 tiny folded paper cranes as one of the sweet traditions they included in their wedding day. Check out these beautiful photos from the talented Vail Studio!
Menu:Stationary Hors d'Oeuvres:Mini Fresh Fruit Kabobsbites of cantaloupe, pineapple, strawberries and grapesMeatballsserved with teriyaki sauceStuffed Mushroomssun-dried tomato pesto with creamed goat cheeseDinner:Grilled Rosemary Chicken Breastchicken breast marinated in white wine and fresh herbs, served with a fine herb & white wine sauceGrilled Flank Steak fresh steaks marinated in red wine, garlic and spices, then seared over an open flame and served with our tri-peppercorn & sherry sauceStuffed Wild Rice and Vegetable Bell Pepper stuffed with wild & brown rice, diced seasonal vegetables, and a creamy coconut sauceHerb Roasted Fingerling Potatoesroasted with extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper and herbsBrown Butter Broccolinisteamed and tossed with brown butterHuckleberry Mixed Field Greensfresh mixed field greens with huckleberries, goat cheese, toasted hazelnuts tossed with a light huckleberry vinaigretteFresh Baked Assorted Rollsserved with butterDessert Buffet Oreo Dream Trianglessix layers of white and dark chocolate, loaded with Oreo cookie piecesBrownie Bitesa blend of bittersweet chocolate chunks, chips and Hershey's kissesMeyer Lemon Biteswith a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth crustSweet & Salty Blondie Biteschewy, buttery sea salt blondie bites featuring butterscotch and chocolate chips, walnuts piece and shredded coconutMini Chocolate Mousse Shooterssilky chocolate mousse with a dollop of whipped cream, served in square shot glasses with demitasse spoonsFrench Salted Caramel Macaronsmoist, wheat-free, melt in your mouth almond cookie with salted caramel fillingHoney Lavender French Macaronsmoist, wheat-free, melt in your mouth lavender almond cookie with honey filling
Photographer: Vail Studio
Venue: Trinity Tree Farm
Catering and Tableware: Twelve Baskets Catering
Flowers: DIY
Cinematography: Medici Studios Look at the beautiful video from their wedding here
Makeup and Hair: Tanya Hair and Makeup
Linens and Cupcake Stand: Cort Party Rentals
Cathy and Ethan had their ceremony and reception at the Mercer Island Community Center. We just love all the fun vintage-themed DIY touches throughout the detail shots! Beautiful photographs by Anda Photography.
There were some guests with Celiac disease and the bride and groom made sure to have some options for them... 2 kinds of hard Cider and some gluten free dinner and dessert items as well!
Here is the yummy menu they chose:
Grilled Flank Steak
local Blue Mesa Ranch steaks marinated in red wine, garlic and our special blend of spices, then seared to perfection over an open flame and served with our tri-peppercorn & sherry sauce
Grilled Rosemary Chicken Breast
chicken breast marinated in white wine and fresh herbs, served with a fine herb & white wine sauce
Stuffed Bell Peppers
stuffed with wild rice and sautéed vegetables, topped with a three cheese blend
Roasted New Potatoes
baked in fresh herbs, garlic and extra virgin olive oil
Strawberry Spinach Salad
fresh baby spinach tossed with toasted almonds, gorgonzola, and sliced local strawberries then drizzled with house made white balsamic and poppy seed dressing
Assorted Macrina Bakery Rolls served with butter