NW Golden Delicious Wedding

Willows Lodge 2017 Weddings in Woodinville recap from Event Success

" 'NW Golden Delicious' theme for WIW 2017 at Willows Lodge was easy as pie!

  

Event Success put together a wonderful team at Willows Lodge. "We had fun playing off the theme and apples were a fun NW item for the design", says Jacky Grotle owner of Event Success.

  

The photoshoot was just prior to the showcase where La Vie Photography "worked their magic" in capturing it all in their lovely images.

  

The fashion team included Nordstrom Wedding Suite, The Tuxedo Club, SHOLDT jewelers and Off White Beauty.

  

Signage and print material was made by Impress Ink. Event Success and Countryside Floral created a wonderful ceremony area with an oversized wreath, lighting, apple garlands and ferns that went perfectly with the wine barrels and Willows Lodge's natural ceremony garden backdrop. Guests enjoyed tasty hors d'oeuvres from Barking Frog (including Apple Fritters with a Cinnamon Yogurt dip & of course their signature Grand Marnier Prawns were among the selection) and sipped Locust Cider or Matthews wine. Taking the cake or rather offering the cake tasting was New Renaissance Cakes. 

  

The feature table with it's five foot tall centerpiece was a show stopper.  Guests looked around the table to see Petersen's Rentals & favors from Knack.  Wonderful music from Bamboo Beats played in the background and lighting from Greenlight Design was the perfect added touch. Guests enjoyed talking to all the vendors including officiant Mary Calhoun and video team Traveling Tiger Productions.

  

Mini facials and hand massages were offered to guests from Willow's Lodge Spa team.

  

Fun was had by all!" - Jacky Grotle, Event Success

  

Participating vendors included:

Wedding Designer & Planner: Event Success | DJ: Bamboo Beats | Catering: Barking Frog Catering | Transportation & Valet Services: Butler Seattle-Valet, Transportation & Tours | Wedding Florals: Countryside Floral and Garden |  Lighting Design: Greenlight Events | Bar Rentals: Happy Hour Designer Bar Rentals | Stationary & Paper Goods: Impress Ink | Favors: 
Knack | Photography: La Vie Photography | Beverages: Locust Cider & Matthews Winery | Cakes & Desserts: New Renaissance Cakes | Makeup & Hair: OffWhite Makeup and Beauty | Rentals: Pedersen's Event Rentals | Jewerly: SHOLDT | Bridal Attire: The Wedding Suite at Nordstrom Downtown & The Tuxedo Club |  Videography: Traveling Tiger Wedding Films | Officiant: Window to the Soul Ministry 

 

See more photos on the Gallery from this years event.

FUCHSIA AND GOLD SUMMERTIME WEDDING INSPIRATION: Matthews Winery Early Summer Styled Wedding Shoot

This fuchsia, gold, and white early summer inspired styled wedding shoot from Event Success highlights the new clean and modern architecture of Matthews Winery in Woodinville Wine Country.

From Jacky Grotle, lead planner at Event Success: Event Success had a lot of fun in the newly remodeled Matthews Winery for this fantastic early summer styled shoot.

We used vibrant fuchsia & gold to pop on the beautiful grey & white backdrop of the venue.  Rarely do we see a ruffled linen and they are so fun, so we added this as an overlay. We also had woven fabric treatment for the chairs to make them special and a fun paper flower backdrop which is so "on trend". We went for texture with the floral which is what brides are really looking for.  Gold silverware and brass candlesticks were nice details that perfectly matched the cake accent. Our couple looked gorgeous and had a lot of fun showcasing A Woodinville Winery Wedding!

Weddings at Matthews Winery from Best Made Videos on Vimeo.

 

See more of this "Matthews Winery Early Summer Styled Wedding Shoot" HERE

Venue: Matthews Winery | Photography: Musee Photography | Floral: Fena Flowers | Cake: Crumbs Cakery | Rentals: Cort Rentals | Linens: LaTavola Linens | Invitations: Paper Fling  | Female Model: Jessica Marie Boyle | Dress: Dream Dresses by PMN | Hair / Makeup: Luxury Makeup & Hairstyle  | Male Model: Gregory Gregorys | Suit: Model's own | Paper Backdrop: The Bloom Room | Video: Best Made Videos 

Pretty in Pink Winery Wedding from Pink Blossom Events

Are you ready for another incredible real wedding from one of our alumni wedding planners, BreeAnne Gale of Pink Blossom Events? This "Pretty in Pink Winery Wedding" was held on the beautiful outdoor grounds of DeLille Cellars in Woodinville Wine Country and gave nods the brides Japanese heritage and love for the color pink.

"Zina and Chris’s July wedding at DeLille Cellars Chateau. From the gorgeous (and warm!) summer day to the beautifully curated tables dreamed up by the bride this was one unforgettable wedding! Dana Pleasant Photography was on hand to capture all the details!" ~ BreeAnn 

Enjoy the bright and love-filled photos from Dana Pleasant Photography and see more photos from this Pretty in Pink Winery Wedding HERE and on the Pink Blossom Blog.

Pretty in Pink Winery Wedding Vendors included: Wedding Coordinator – Pink Blossom Events  || Venue -  DeLILLE CELLARS || Photographer – Dana Pleasant Photography  || Caterer – John Howie Steak and Seastar Catering || Florist – Laurel’s Floral Décor  || Officiant – Rev. Ray Van Winkle || DJ – Bamboo Beats DJ || Ceremony Music – Cameo String Quartet || Rentals – CORT Party Rental & Pedersen’s Event Rentals || Dessert – The SweetSide & A la Mode Pies || Hair – Sorella Salon ||Makeup – Flawless Beauty Bars

Choosing your Wedding Cake: Seasonal wedding cake advice

There are so many choices when it comes to choosing your wedding cake style.  

First, you have to think about how you would like your cake to reflect your personalities.  Are you a classic couple? Modern? Romantic? Avant Garde?

Then, you have to think about how would you like your cake to tie back to the wedding theme?  Are you having a beach wedding? Winery? Backyard private residence?

Next you have to think about how those answers are best achieved through the use of fondant versus butter cream versus a naked cake versus ganache and so on.  

After that is flavor profile (our personal favorite part!).  Are you a Vanilla, Chocolate, Salted Caramel, Peanut Butter Cream, Toasted Coconut Pecan or Pink Champagne couple?  

Additionally, you want to think about the time of year that you're getting married at.  Not only can this help direct what you want the cake decorated like, such as Royal Icing snowflakes for a winter wedding, to hand-painted flowers for a Spring wedding; but help you decide just want type of wedding cake decor you should have.  Molded chocolate details, are lovely but in the hot, humid days of summer, can quickly lead to a melted mess. Kara Burfeind, owner of The Sweetside, says "Flowers on cakes are a classic and always look great, but in summer, consider using seasonal berries and a textured buttercream. The duo looks fresh, beautiful and SO tasty!". 

Most importantly, remember, that a good wedding cake company will help you with all these decisions and make the experience as stress-free, fun and tasty as possible.  

The Sweetside was featured at The Loft at Woodinville Whiskey Company/Hollywood Tavern during the 2015 Weddings in Woodinville tour and crafts award-winning cakes and dessert including cheesecake, French Macarons, cake pops, and ice cream sandwiches,  The SweetSide creates the fabulous confection you're craving.  Stop by their shop to peruse our rotating selection of ready-to-go sweets, or give us a call to place a special order for your event of ANY size!

The SweetSide
254 NE 45th ST SEATTLE
206.547.2253
www.ilovethesweetside.com
{Winner - KING 5's Best of Western Washington 
Seattle Bride Magazine Best of 2014 "Best Grooms Cake"}

Espresso Elegance's "Cool" offer for Weddings in Woodinville fans!

Our vendor partners at Espresso Elegance are wishing all our Weddings in Woodinville fans a Happy Summer! Between Staff and Teacher Appreciation, they’ve been busy treating folks to their favorite espresso drinks and now they've got an extra "cool" treat just for you! Mention "Weddings in Woodinville" for a 10% discount for a smoothie or Italian soda bar this June or July. 

As the weather warms up, their iced drink options become even more popular! Whether it’s an iced latte or an Italian soda, they offer refreshing ways to cool off at every event.  And did you know that Espresso Elegance does more than just espresso bars? They also offer smoothie and Italian Soda bars!

Fruit Smoothie Bar
Perfect for morning or afternoon!  Espresso Elegance uses all-natural fruit purees from locally grown fruit to create delightful smoothies without syrup, added coloring or added flavors.   Plus the non-fat yogurt option makes the smoothies healthy & delicious!

Espresso Bar with Italian Sodas
Their standard espresso service with Italian Sodas includes iced espresso drinks.  Try the popular Iced Coconut Mocha!

Italian Soda Bar
Their Italian Soda Bar features a large selection of Italian Soda flavors and is an exciting alternative to espresso for afternoon events! 

Interested in a smoothie or Italian soda bar this summer for your wedding, party or event? Don't forget to mention Weddings in Woodinville for a 10% discount for a smoothie or Italian soda bar this June or July. For quotes and event requests, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Events Manager Shaylee Roberts at shaylee@espressoelegance.com or call 206-282-8155!

"We wish you a happy summer!" - Shaylee and the Espresso Elegance Team

Espresso Elegance welcomed you at the registration tent during the 2015 Weddings in Woodinville tour.