Feast and Merriment in the Garden - a recount of Weddings in Woodinville from Married with Michelle

~Michelle Bernard, Married with Michelle, Weddings in Woodinville 2015 Guest Planner for Willows Lodge~

"Savory food was displayed among several stations from the award winning Barking Frog Catering - the amazing restaurant that is part of Willows Lodge. In particular guests could not get enough of the Barking Frog signature Grand Marnier prawns. Home made apple cider was also displayed with recipes for guests to take home as a keepsake. 

Pedersens Rentals provided the beautiful vineyard chairs and table linens in a natural fabric called prairie wheat and an elegant navy shantung. Country style bistro napkins with navy stripe detailing added to the charm of the rustic farm tables. 

Vintage Ambiance provided the large custom-made reclaimed wood farm tables, old white wooden doors used as bar tops on wine barrels for the food stations and smores, a rich navy colored velvet vintage sofa, striped detailed arm chairs and wooden side and coffee tables. 

Julie Borrud with Bella Rugosa designed floral and decor including the chandelier of hand made paper flowers and delicate strung lights, arrangements with eucalyptus, garden roses and lush floral. Ceremony decor with delicate greenery and a hand sewn burlap fabric swag draping to frame the ceremony arch and a hanging chandelier, tulle backdrop for the soft seating area with a birchwood arch and wreath of greenery and floral. Rod iron tudors with candlelight and greenery around the throat of the tudors which flanked the dessert table and ceremony arch. An assortment of cake stands and dessert pedestals were also provided by Julie making for a cohesive design leaving no element and part of the venue untouched by her style and care. 

Marissa Mead, owner of For the Love of Press designed the stationary with calligraphy font including the hand illustrated and painted map of the Willows Lodge grounds on the large welcome sign on the easel and the event programs that were passed out to guests. The menus and love grows here bride and groom sign also included hand painted gold detailing on the greenery border. The place card tags are craft paper and were tied around the silverware with navy stripe ribbon and a sprig of rosemary. Marissa she also created the craft paper leaf cut out escort tags that adorned the greenery escort card wreath that Julie made.

Kathryn Jones, pastry chef and owner of Divine Confections made the amazing cakes and sweets and favors at the table settings. The cakes were buttercream with a peach ombre design. The treats for guests were: Meyer Lemon Tartlets Sweet - shortbread crust with a citrus meyer lemon filling, Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake - New York style cheesecake with raspberry coulis, Salted Caramel Chocolate Cupcakes - Dark Chocolate cupcake drizzled with caramel and sea salt and Walnut-Anise Tea Cookies - Butter Tea cookies infused with anise, walnuts and powdered sugar. The favors at each place setting were lemon-thyme and almond biscotti tied with navy and white bakers twine.

For music Seattle Parties provided the DJ and band, The Haggis Brothers Band, who specialize in blue grass and folk and kept the day lively and toes tapping.

Other vendors involved were Kristy Lloyd Photography who beautifully captured the day, Caleb Scnharr of First Person Pictures who created a highlight film (https://vimeo.com/123762371), Kip Beelman of Lightning Booth with an interactive photo booth for guests to enjoy, Bella Umbrella who displayed their gorgeous vintage parasols for weddings, Tuxedo Club highlighting their navy suit collection that tied in with the design colors, Salon Maison, who provided makeup touchups to guests and the Willows Lodge Spa, Efeste Wines who poured their exquisite Everygreen Riesling and Final Final Red Blend collection of wines."

The following list is all the vendors who participating in Weddings in Woodinville 2015 at Willows Lodge:
Wedding Planner: Married with Michelle
Catering: Barking Frog Restaurant & Catering Services
Venue: Willows Lodge
Florist: Bella Rugosa Inc.
Transportation: Butler Seattle - Valet, Transportation & Tours
Umbrellas: Bella Umbrella
Cake: Divine Confections
Wine: EFESTE
Wedding Accessories: Plume Amour
Videographer: First Person Pictures
Invitations & Paper Goods: For The Love of Press
Photography: Kristi Lloyd Photography
Photobooth: The Lightning Booth
Rentals: Pedersen's Rentals & Vintage Ambiance
Hair & Make Up: Salon Maison
DJ: Seattle Parties
Live Music: The Haggis Brothers
Men's Attire: The Tuxedo Club Kirkland

Celebrate Valentine’s Day, and the Month of Love, at Willows Lodge and the Barking Frog

Willows Lodge and the Barking Frog have a sweetheart of a month of events for all you lovers!

Cozy up by the fire with a Chocolate Gateau paired with champagne for two at the Fireside. 

Make love to your food with Barking Frog Chef Bobby Moore, Wine Director Tony Berkau and Pastry Chef Matt Kelley on February 11th at the free “Cooking for Your Sweetheart” class. Happening in the Fireside from 5:30-7:30 PM, this culinary event will showcase foods that are fun to create and enjoy as a couple.  Chef Moore will demo how to create beet pasta dough and prepare red beet agnolottis filled with herbed goat cheese and mascarpone and served with a brown butter balsamic sauce with toasted hazelnuts.  Join Pastry Chef Matt Kelley in creating a chocolate parfait – dark chocolate mousse, port macerated raspberries, and white chocolate ganache. 

Indulge in a romantic getaway with the Do Not Disturb Package, which features our decadent In-Tub Dining experience.  While couples enjoy an amazing dinner at Barking Frog, the hotel staff draws you a bubble bath with floating rose petals. Share a romantic evening with desserts and chocolate dipped strawberries and chilled champagne for two. This package includes luxurious accommodations with romantic lighting and a soothing CD and $100 dining credit at the Barking Frog. 

Keep the intimacy alive with our Exotic Couple’s Package in the Spa at Willows Lodge.  Couples enjoy a soothing foot ritual, followed by the Moor Mud Wrap, with natural mud harvested near one of the only two spa lakes in the world and used to heal, soothe, and rejuvenate your skin and body.  Slip into sublime relaxation with a 60-minute Lomi Lomi Massage and toast with a glass of champagne.  Available Monday – Thursday for $560, this spa package will put you in the mood for love.

To book your romantic February activity and learn more about the Month of Love visit willowslodge.com.

"In the Garden" at Willows Lodge during Weddings in Woodinville 2015

Weddings in Woodinville is excited to introduce Willows Lodge 2015 theme presented by Michelle Bernard, owner and wedding planner of Married with Michelle, “In the Garden”.

In the Garden

Feast and Merriment in the Garden. The beauty of the Pacific Northwest will be showcased in a natural and romantic design accenting the warmth of Willows Lodge and the edible gardens framing the property. Lush plants, aromatic herbs, garlands of eucalyptus, ruscus and bay, pops of floral in peach and butter tones, wood and gold accents are among the elements that will be woven into the design. Inviting and abundant stations with an array of local savory dishes and sweets will tempt the palate and live blue grass music will set the stage. A celebration for the senses in Woodinville wine country. 

Meet Married with Michelle and her vendors at Willows Lodge on 
Sunday, January 25th, 2015, 
during Weddings in Woodinville.  

For a full-list of participating vendors and to purchase tickets visit www.weddingsinwoodinville.com. 

Willows Lodge December Spa Special

Tis the Season to enjoy 60 minutes of pure bliss from our vendor partners at The Spa at Willows Lodge. Treat yourself this holiday season with their very special Holiday Facial complete with plumping mask that includes a special gift from Santa, a complimentary full-size Prolagene Lift & Fill Wrinkle Mask to take home (normally $43)!

The December Special is available Monday–Thursday only.
  Book your appointment at 425-424-2900.

P.S. A Willows gift card (available in any denomination) makes for the perfect stocking stuffer!  We know it's on our Wish List!

Willows Lodge Winter Warmer Package

We do like it “spicy” and our venue partners at Willows Lodge have turned up the heat and are offering 3 Winter Warmer Packages that will be sure to warm even a Grinch’s heart.  This is definitely on our Holiday Wish List!

Working with two local Woodinville partners, SaltsWorks and Wellington Chocolates, Willows Lodge has crafted a special “Willows Winter Warmer” package that is sure to spice things up!

The Winter Warmer Package comes in three different spice levels – 1–3 stars.

One Star – starting at $249 excluding tax
Overnight in a Luxurious Nicer Style Guest Room
Complimentary In-Room Movie
Cinnamon Truffles

Two Stars – starting at $289 excluding tax
Overnight in a Luxurious Nicer Style Guest Room
Complimentary In-Room Movie
Cinnamon Truffles
Cinnamon-Scented Bath Salts (Bath Butler Upon Request)
Cozy Willows Lodge Blanket

Three Stars – starting at $339 excluding tax
Overnight in a Luxurious Nicer Style Guest Room
Complimentary In-Room Movie
Cinnamon Truffles
Cinnamon Scented Bath Salts (Bath Butler Upon Request)
2 – Custom Embroidered Willows Lodge Wearable Blankets
2 – “Winter Warmers” (Drinks) from Fireside lounge

Packages are available through January 31, 2015 (excluding New Year’s Eve). To learn more or book your getaway visit willowslodge.com