A look into the Wit & Whimsy at Novelty Hill-Januik by Kirstie Warren of Simply Wed

Novelty Hill-Januik Winery radiates modern contemporary design style through and through. Working in harmony with the natural materials such as concrete, glass and wood that make up Novelty Hill-Januik, Kirstie Warren of Simply Wed, created a Vintage-Mod environment that perfectly complemented the structures inviting atmosphere.  Punches of bright Poppy, Aqua and Marigold, filled the spaces within with such a welcoming, fun, feeling that one could not help but be pulled into the feeling of pure joy that every bride wishes for her guests to share in.

Here are a few highlights taken by Mode Wedding Photography of the event:
The Terrace Room set up for a ceremony and dinner to follow.  Don't you just love the popcorn machine in the background!  Fresh popped popcorn for your wedding guests while they wait for the big event to start?  Yes, please!

Photo by Mode Wedding Photography

A heavenly view of the tablescape featuring Blush Custom Florals, Choice Linens, Pedersen's Event Rentals and menus by Paper Fling.

Photo by Mode Wedding Photography

Wit & Whimsy by Simply Wed, shows everyone that they can have a little fun when planning and designing their wedding and shows what thinking outside the “wedding box” is all about.

Photo by Mode Wedding Photography

Drink Me! the sign states... and we're hardly one to argue with great advice!  Guests enjoyed Novelty Hill 2006 Columbia Valley Merlot  or Januik 2008 Coldcreek Vineyard Chardonnay.     

Photo by Mode Wedding Photography

Weddings in Woodinville Venue Decor Inspirations

Weddings In Woodinville is a special event designed to give couples and their families and friends a sneak preview of each fully-decorated venue to better envision their special wedding day and meet with industry professionals that can help them put it all together.  6 talented and unique wedding planners have created their vision for the venue that will introduce you to such classic and trend setting decor theme ideas as "Wit & Whimsy" and "Succulent Savvy".   

Columbia Winery
Theme Décor/Planner: Merry Beth Turpin, Aisle of View – aisleofview.com

Join us at the Columbia Winery as we transform this winery into a winter wonderland. Think in terms of snowy, icy, crystal clear and cold. Winter weddings are like fire and ice - the decor is shimmery and icy while the ambience is warm and inviting. Today, relax and enjoy tasty treats from our caterers, listen to the music of a fabulous band, revel in the beauty of the decor, let your eyes feast on the beautiful attire and treat yourself to a piece of cake. Allow yourself some time just to sit in front of the fireplace with a glass of wine and talk to other brides about your wedding. Be sure to visit with all our vendors , ask them questions, and find out how they can help ensure that your wedding runs smoothly and is orchestrated in a timely manner.

DeLille Cellars

Theme Décor/Planner: Jacky Grotle, Event Success – nweventsuccess.com

When designing the theme for DeLille Cellars, we wanted to create a feel of elegance and richness… a little bit sexy but certainly deep with texture —Voila... Evening Passion! It’s a very French feel, and we all know that the French are notorious for decadence, beauty and glamour!

Incorporating a French theme when planning a wedding is a fantastic way to convey the romance and love the bride and groom wish to share with their guests. A traditional French wedding ceremony includes bright and regal colors like royal blues, purples and reds. Topped off with a string quartet playing classic French music and you’ve created an ambience unlike any other! It’s rich with romantic elements that enhance the beauty of any wedding regardless of the home country of the bride and groom.

JM Cellars

Theme Décor/Planner: Melody Davis, MG Davis Events – mgdavisevents.com

Our vision for JM Cellars this year is to create a luxe, sophisticated and dreamy wedding which relates to the winery in a soulful and inviting manner. To achieve this we have combined old as well as new elements to create a fresh and fashionable feel.  For decoration, Scarlet Blooms uses a color palette in shades of gold, slate, creamy white and metallic tones, creating a warm and romantic setting. The interior spaces of the winery feature a formal look with elegant centerpieces, luxurious linen and a table showcasing beautiful found objects which truly command a revival. The outdoor areas illustrate the ability to host an elegant wedding while having a fun party atmosphere beneath the glow of festival lights. To compliment the casual nature of the winery, we give nod to the Indie DIY movement by adding hand crafted touches which create a warm and meaningful setting for guests.

Novelty Hill • Januik Winery

Theme Décor/Planner: Kirstie Warren, Simply Wed – simplywed.com

The design theme for Novelty Hill-Januik Winery is titled “Whimsy & Wit,” and shows everyone that you can have a little fun when planning and designing your wedding! Vintage-Mod touches are showcased along with details that can be created yourself for that personal touch. The mixing and matching of patterns and found items showcase the very definition of thinking outside the “wedding box”. The use of bright and punchy colors such as Poppy, Aqua and Marigold makes this design one that will bring joy to any celebration!

Russell’s – The Barn

Theme Décor/Planner: Stephanie Wilson, Every Last Detail – ELDWeddings.net

Escape to the natural and relaxing setting of Russell’s Barn!

Downstairs at Russell’s, Stephanie and Anna’s Flowers worked with the colors and elements of the space and used different tones of ivory, bronze and plum. This creates a lush setting which is appropriately named “Northwest Elegance”. You will walk into a rustic and cozy atmosphere complete with exposed wood beams and soft and romantic floral and linens.

The Loft at Russell’s is a dramatic and spacious setting which beautifully accommodates large décor. PJ Hummel and Co. will delight you with their design and decor for The Loft. PJ’s glistening winter design is very versatile and well-suited for weddings from November through March. The Loft has a great structural design. PJ’s glittering bare branch trees work brilliantly with the unpainted setting and sparkle with the color of led lighting. It is an experience that is difficult to convey in pictures and we are excited to share the magic in person!

Willows Lodge

Theme Décor/Planner: Jennifer Taylor, Taylor’d Events by Jennifer – taylordeventsbyjen.com

Our theme, Succulent Savvy, showcases the Willows Lodge decor and spectacular gardens by making the most of multiple colors. See the versatility of succulents and how to integrate them into every aspect of a wedding from bouquets to decor. The use of lavender, light green and copper accents bring in the woodland feel of the Lodge.

Woodhouse Wine Estates

Theme Décor/Planner: Jennifer Taylor, Taylor’d Events by Jennifer – taylordeventsbyjen.com

Transportation Providers for Weddings in Woodinville 2011 Tour Date

The following transportation companies will be providing the vehicles used to escort you & your entourage during Weddings in Woodinville 2011.  Below you will find short biographies of each company and website information.  Many companies featured below can also be “liked” through the Favorite Vendors on the Weddings in Woodinville Facebook Page.

Lead Transportation Cordination

Founding Weddings in Woodinville Board Members  - Stuart & Jeremy Butler 

Butler Valet & Transportation

Stuart & Jeremy Butler began Butler Valet, Inc. with just one client in 1994 & now services the most prestigious &Wedding party transportationdemanded accounts in the Puget Sound area. Their success stems from competitive pricing combined with a professional image & personal service. Butler Valet’s reputation of offering superior services for premier restaurants, grand openings, weddings, bat & bar Mitzvahs & countless other events is just one of the reasons why they have repeatedly been voted Seattle’s Best Valet & have such a long standing client base. Launched in July 2009 the Butler brothers bring you Butler Transportation as an extension of their services.  With a fleet of elegant Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans, Butler offers exceptional variability for all your group chauffeured transportation needs.  Our company is a high-level customer service focused business, in which our primary goal is to treat every customer as the top priority.

For more information, please visit www.butlerseattle.com

  SP Plus Transportation

Sp Plus Transportation NW is the number one source for Wedding ShuttleSP Plus Transportation Limo Bus and Party-Bus Transportation in the North West. Our buses are sized conveniently between 20 and 25 passengers allowing for maximum transportation flexibility before and on your wedding day. Book a Party-Bus for Bachelor/ette Parties, Executive shuttles for Wedding Day Guest Transportation, and a Limo-Coach for the Bridal Party. We can take care of it all. Our drivers are the best in the business who know how to run transportation for your event.

For more information, please visit http://spplusnw.com/party-bus-limo-bus.aspx

Rare Form Limousine

Winner of the WeddingWire Bride's Choice Awards 2011, Rare FormRare Form Limousine chauffeur in action Limousine stands out as the preferred chauffeured transportation company for all things wedding. From our specialty built stretch limousines to our immaculate executive sedans and SUVs, Rare Form Limousine delivers an unparalleled chauffeured transportation experience for your bridal needs. Plus, we partner with many other transportation companies in the Puget Sound, so from a limo bus to a horse-drawn carriage, if we don't have what you're looking for, we can find it for you!

For more information, please visit  http://www.rareformlimo.com/

All photos are used with permission by the vendors.

Vendors at Woodhouse Wine Estates for Weddings in Woodinville 2011 Tour Date

The following vendors will be featured at Woodhouse Wine Estates during Weddings in Woodinville 2011.  Below you will find short biographies of each company and website information.  Many companies featured below can also be “liked” through the Favorite Vendors on the Weddings in Woodinville Facebook Page. 

Registration

Coat Check Complete

  Let your guests know how special they are by allowing

Coat Check Complete to treat them to our signature "Guest Concierge Service".

 Starting with a gracious welcome the moment guests arrive, our attendants are at your service during your entire wedding celebration.

As your wedding ends, it is our pleasure to distribute favors as your guests collect their belongings, send them on their way with a heartfelt farewell.

Coat Check Complete started servicing wedding clients in the Issaquah/Bellevue area in 2005 and has gained the high regard of our brides, wedding planners and venues due to delivering consistently trustworthy, reliable and superior coat check and guest concierge services.

Our hand-picked and trained staff will collect and safely store guests’ belongings, receive and oversee security of gifts, and provide items from our “Guest Comfort Kit” to guests as needed. Additionally we can direct guests to appropriate areas for festivities, oversee guest book signing, and distribute party favors.

The results are impeccable service! We look forward to making your wedding special!

For more information, please visit www.coatcheckcomplete.com

Videography

Edit 1 Media

Edit1Media, an award winning Cinematography Company, was voted one of the Top 25 studios in the world and has been voted “Best of” in Seattle Bride Magazine 4 years running.  They are referred by the best wedding professionals in the area and are regularly featured in national and regional wedding planning publications. One of their highly sought after specialties is the Same Day Edit, where gorgeous footage of your wedding day is edited on site and presented at the Reception. This service provides an amazing cinematic highlight that is 100% unique to your wedding and leaves your guests saying “WOW!”

For more information, please visit http://www.edit1media.com

Photography

Visions of Romance

"Real Simple Weddings" named Visions of Romance in their selection of top wedding photographers! Visions of Romance believes in capturing the emotion and excitement of your special day, creating memories that last a lifetime.  We offer an unobtrusive style of working with our clients, their families and friends.  Our creative expertise in wedding photography allows us to tell your love story using images captured through the lens.  We feel blessed and humbled to be a part of your wedding.   Your photographs will be cherished for a lifetime as you create a family legacy for future generations through your wedding memories. 

For more information, please visit www.visionsofromance.com

All photos are used with permission by the vendors.

Vendors at Columbia Winery for Weddings in Woodinville 2011 Tour Date

The following vendors will be featured at Columbia Winery during Weddings in Woodinville 2011.  Below you will find short biographies of each company and website information.  Many companies featured below can also be “liked” through the Favorite Vendors on the Weddings in Woodinville Facebook Page. 

Guest Planner

Merry Beth Turpin of Aisle of View

Merry Beth Turpin began Aisle of View wedding consulting in 1989.  SinceMerry Beth Turpin of Aisle of View then, Merry Beth has coordinated weddings for brides and grooms that have included private home weddings, venues in the Puget Sound area, an elegant affair in England, and destination weddings around the United States.

If you asked her clients to describe her, the comment made most often would be that Merry Beth is super organized and has an unflappable demeanor.  She comes to the wedding fully prepared, having gone over every possible detail in advance, but can also make split-second decisions if a crisis occurs or if she has to move from Plan A to Plan B.

Weddings are Merry Beth's passion.  You won't find a wedding consultant more dedicated and willing to work with you to turn your dreams into reality.

For more information, please visit  www.aisleofview.com

Cakes

Mike’s Amazing Cakes 

Mike McCarey’s career in cake started right out of high school with a two-year term at a cooking school in Denver, Colorado.  From there he worked as a pastry chef at various hotels, caterers, restaurants, and bakeries in Colorado, New York, and Washington State.  It was in Washington where Mike decided to release his inner sculptor and focus on cake exclusively.  In 1993, he started his company “Mike’s Amazing Cakes” and has been shaping and smoothing butter, batter, and chocolate ever since.

For more information, please visit www.mikesamazingcakes.com

Ice Sculptures

Creative Ice

For the last 25 years Steve Cox has been creating an array of brilliant iceIce vase by Creative Ice sculptures for all occasions. An award winning artist, Steve has been recognized internationally as a leading ice sculptor. His talented works of art provide a most unique and unforgettable wedding! From radiant crystal vases to ice wedding cakes and more, no wedding is truly complete without a touch of hand-carved ice.

For more information, please visit http://www.creativeice.com

      Wedding Attire

       La Belle Rêve

La Belle Rêve is an elegant, European-style, full-service bridal salon
 featuring a stunning collection of bridal gowns, accessories, and bridal party attire. La Belle Rêve team loves to help a bride-to-be. You’ll find THE dress and accessories that you’ve been dreaming of, plus fashions for your mom, his mom, your bridesmaids and your flower girls.

It's named La Belle Rêve, first and foremost, because it is located in Bellevue, Washington. Secondly, the concept of La Belle Rêve translates loosely as The Beautiful Woman Dreams.

La Belle Rêve offers a full range of alterations and individual customization and design services so you’re sure to achieve the perfect look and fit for your beautiful dream wedding gown, focusing on friendly, attentive service and a commitment to customer satisfaction.

Conveniently located close to Bellevue Square at 900 108th Avenue NE, Suite 104, with off-street adjacent garage parking, hours are from Mon—Sat 11-7 and Sunday by appointment only.

For more information visit http://www.labellereve.com

Catering

John Howie Catering

John Howie Catering is brought to you by renowned Chef John Howie.

The perfect blend of Chef Howie’s award winning restaurants; Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar and John Howie Steak. The extensive menu offers fresh seasonal and local, seafood’s, poultry and produce, USDA Prime steaks, fresh pastas, and the largest selection of raw foods, from local oysters to Hawaiian poke, sushi, sashimi, and ceviche’s. The John Howie Catering team and service staff specializes in unparalleled care, service, and attention to detail, making your event memorable. Providing you and your guests with hospitality and value, every guest, every time!

For more information, please visit http://www.johnhowiesteak.com/

Lisa Dupar Catering

You Say “I do” We Do the Rest!  Lisa Dupar Catering has been in businessCake pops by Lisa Dupar Catering for 26 years providing Puget Sound brides and grooms with full service catering.  Simply put...we’re all about you. We consider it a privilege to be part of your special celebration. From award winning food to superb service, your event should be nothing short of perfection. We take great pride in sharing our extensive event planning experience and passion for food to create the most memorable event.

Recently, Chef Lisa Dupar was named one of the top 25 National Trendsetters by Modern Bride Magazine.  Also winner of Seattle Bride’s “Best of Bride” 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2010. 

For more information, please visit  www.duparandcompany.com

Photography

Azzura Photography

Distinctly Different … Distinctly You … Distinctly Azzura

Azzura Photography is a husband-wife studio located in Bellevue, Washington.  Ken and Tania Shepard have won international recognition for their stunning illustrative-style photography, and their passion for weddings is shown in every image they create.  

To view more of their artwork and reserve your wedding date, please visit their website at www.azzuraphotography.com

All photos are used with permission by the vendors.