Honeymoon Haven at Kiana Lodge
Everything from gorgeous lace bridesmaids dresses, to an ivy-covered estate with a river-filled in-ground swimming pool, to a yacht, fireworks, and a celebrity emcee, this wedding has style oozing out of every pore. The bride reenacted a family bridal portrait that has been done for generations in her family with a lace veil wrapped around her shoulders. The groom's gift to her was a card and a "Honeymoon Haven II" wood-carved sign, a replica of a sign made for her parents' wedding.
The couple's Grandma hosted the ceremony at her property that's been in the family for generations. With a picturesque view of Liberty Bay as the backdrop, the ceremony was seamless and romantic with lush flowers and surrounding natural beauty. They walked down the aisle to the sounds of strumming guitars played by family friends.
Moving the party to Kiana Lodge, the reception venue, continued the romantic elegance of this wedding with fun touches thrown in. A family friend transported the bridal party in style on his yacht complete with a "Just Married" decal on the back. Guests were shuttled to the cocktail hour where they were greeted with custom-made Canadian and American-themed corn hole games (to represent the couples countries of origin). Inside, the tall wood-beamed ceilings lent themselves to lush, romantic centerpieces and a place to display three wedding gowns from their moms and grandmothers weddings. Moose, the couple's dog, was even represented in a signature cocktail named after her. The bride made all of the framed table numbers, the signature cocktail picture and description, the Instagram instructions, and guest were encouraged to take Polaroid's of themselves for the guest-book.
The party kicked into high gear with Conan O'Brien as the wedding emcee, the shoe game entertaining the guests, a major dance party (complete with the groom doing the worm), and all capped off by a firework send off.
Lauren and Greg had obvious love and care for each other the entire day from a tearful first-look and ceremony, to just having fun and capturing their tender moments together. The bridal party could not have been any sexier in their lace bridesmaids dresses (each different in style complimenting that bridesmaids personality) and the Mad Men styled suits.
Vendors:
Photographer: Angela & Evan
Venue & Caterer: Kiana Lodge
Florist: Melanie Benson Floral
HAMU: Kathy Evans Beauty
Cake: Blackbird Bakery
DJ: Bamboo Beats
Videographer: Bogle Production
Rentals: R&R Rentals