Novelty Hill Januik Winery was the perfect setting for Miko and Lance’s wedding. A mix of elegance, modernism, and color in both the venue and the menu. I would recommend this wedding location as one of my top picks for nearly anyone. The setting can be changed dramatically by chosen details. From casual to elegant, low key reception to ruckus dance party. It’s possible those who seek formal and/or classic will prefer the gorgeous Fairmont Olympic Hotel.

Otherwise, I love this dramatic location with it’s inside/outside flexibility, access to a large dressing suite with huge windows for natural light, enormous doorways, contemporary architecture (which my architect husband has me fully appreciating), geographic landscaping, colorful fixtures… Go see it yourself and enjoy a picnic on the grounds or take a bottle or a few cases of local wine home with you. Cheers.

If you are curious, here are some of Miko and Lance’s highly regarded vendors. True to their thoughtful natures, the quotes reflect thoughts they wanted to share.
Janet Klinger Photography (in case you were wondering!)
Dress: Luly Yang Couture (“Ashley is a great, great help”)
Coordinator: Emily Pollock from Novelty Hill Januik. (“She was Awesome!”)
Location: Novelty Hill Januik “Thrilled”
Hair Stylist: Monroe at Gene Juarez downtown Seattle (“She is phenomenal when it comes to updos”)
Aravinda- Eco Florist 206-853-3425
Officiant: Amy Epp from Seattle Mennonite Church
Ceremony Music: The Seattle Style Strings 206-621-8394
Accommodations: Willows Lodge (Granted, you don’t SEE shots here, but I personally enjoy the feel of this lodge.)

Before the gorgeous wedding of our very own Kelsey, we went to play in Snoqualmie near Kelsey and Gabe’s new home to create their engagement photographs. Images were displayed on each dining table during the wedding night meal.

For more information on throwing a beautiful event like Kelsey’s, see the Seattle Style article featuring her wedding. The following quote describes my thoughts on what made Kelsey and Gabe’s wedding so special.

“Kelsey wears her love for friends and family on her sleeve, and clearly the love is returned. I felt so connected to everyone, appreciating the deep meaning in each of the friends participating in hand-making programs, performing ceremony music including a recorded processional played on the piano by Gabe’s deceased Dad. Others hung decorations, created favors, and bartended. What made her a fabulous bride to work with? She is in touch with her emotions and has a self-confidence and awareness that made this event heart-felt for all lucky enough to be in attendance.”

Meridith and Tommy’s spectacular wedding at Snoqualmie Ridge was a joy to photograph. These two are beautiful inside and out.

Vendor List:

Photography: Janet Klinger for Janet Klinger Photography
Coordinator: Melissa Parker for Amazing Events
Venue & Catering: Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club
Officiant: Rev. Charles Salmon
Decor & Floral: Aria Style
Cake: Sharon’s Cakes
Musicians: Bob Pajer, Solo Piano (pre-ceremony) and Andre Feriante, Guitar (dinner music)
Ceremony Music/Reception Entertainment: Beautiful Noise
Videography: Aaron Horton Productions

Lauren and Andy (who you may remember from their Pike Place Market shenanigans post; see the album from their engagement session in our “Associates and Design” section under “pikeengagement”) had a delightful wedding day, filled with laughter and beauty.

Here is their wedding in album form (10×10 coffee table book, to be precise!)

The vendors who helped create this wonderful day:

Photography: Janet Klinger for Janet Klinger Photography
Ceremony, Reception and Catering: Golf Club at Newcastle
Flowers: Esprit de Fleur (Sheri Miller)
Cake: Mike’s Amazing Cakes
Ceremony Music:  The Bottom Line Duo (check out their non-wedding concert schedule as well)
Reception Music: Tiger Budbill/Cat Daddy Entertainment
Attire: The Bridal Garden, Men’s Wearhouse
Stationer: Mmm….Paper
Hair/Make-up: Zerene Salon of Ballard

Put couple-in-love into playful mood, add great teamwork with photographer, get memorable stories to tell and photos to share. Thanks Lauren and Andy, for a fabulous few hours. Can’t wait to see you soon for session #2, your wedding!

Emily & Shyam had a fabulously fun urban wedding at the Seattle Art Museum’s Olympic Sculpture Park PACCAR Pavilion:

And now they are off to South Africa to do it all over again!

Their vendors:

• Flowers: Christopher Flowers
• Ceremony & Reception Venue: Seattle Art Museum’s Olympic Sculpture Park
• Catering: TASTE Events at SAM
• Cake: Borracchini’s Bakery
• Parasols: Bella Umbrella
• DJ: Bamboo Beats – DJ Tecumseh