SHARE YOUR PROPOSAL STORY AND WIN TICKETS TO THE 2017 WEDDINGS IN WOODINVILLE TOUR!

Image: Blue Rose PhotographyDid you get engaged over the holidays? We want to hear about it! Share your proposal story with us on Instagram for a chance to win tickets to the 2017 Weddings in Woodinville tour.

To enter follow @weddingsinwoodinville on Instagram then share your proposal story in the comments between now and 1/25/17.  

The fine print: entrants must follow Weddings in Woodinville (@weddingsinwoodinville), shared their proposal story on Instagram, and at least 21 years old to be eligible. Prize is 2 tickets to the 2017 Weddings in Woodinville tour held on January 29, 2017. Entries must be received by January 25, 2017 by 6pm. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or associated with Instagram. Winner will be announced January 25, 2017 after 6PM. Winner will be notified via direct message on Instagram. Tickets valuable for the January 2017 tour date only. 

Baked. has been featured on Borrowed & Blue's Fleurs & Filigree at DeLille Cellars

Baked. has been featured on Borrowed & Blue's Fleurs & Filigree at DeLille Cellars!

Photos by Tasha Owens Photography

This elegant and delicious cake was one of Baked. top cakes for 2016 and we couldnt' agree more! (Although it is awfully hard to narrow down just which ones are our favorite as they are all incredible works of art and deliciousness.)

A little about the wedding from Kristina: This 'Fleurs and Filigree' wedding took place at DeLille Cellars--a small, intimate vineyard in beautiful Woodinville, Washington.  The bride and groom paired elegant simplicity with seasonal blooms and warm tones throughout the reception, and our custom cake capped the refinement of the day.

This three-tiered cake was elegant on the outside and a menagerie of flavors inside. Each layer delighted the palette; almond, lavender, and vanilla bean cakes were combined with cream cheese filling. The smooth Italian meringue buttercream design was finished with gold fondant bands and meticulously-designed and hand-crafted sugar poppies dipped in gold. 

We loved seeing photos of the couple enjoying our cake on the Borrowed & Blue blog—check the link below to see for yourself at http://www.borrowedandblue.com/seattle/weddings/margeaux-nick

Real Wedding! Bright Spanish Outdoor Wedding at the Historic Hollywood Schoolhouse from Pink Blossom Events

This fun and bright Spanish influenced wedding from Pink Blossom Events is a must see! 

From the Planner, BreeAnn Gale, Pink Blossom Events:

Nikki and Seth grew up going to the same High School in Eastern WA together but never knew each other until meeting up through a mutual friend during College.  

About the Wedding:

It was a beautiful evening at The Hollywood Schoolhouse as Nikki & Seth tied the knot amid a Spanish inspired theme (yum, paella for dinner!)! The love was in the details from the signs made by the bride (along with countless other decor pieces by the bride and her mom) to the family friend who officiated their ceremony to a friend who played the piano during cocktail hour along with their wedding cake made by a family friend adorned with fruit and floral by Debi Bock's Vintage Lilli! It was a true labor of love and we were honored to be a part of Nikki & Seth's wedding day! 

See more images from Nikki & Seth's wedding HERE.

Participating vendors in a Bright Spanish Outdoor Wedding at the Historic Hollywood Schoolhouse included:

Wedding Coordinator - Pink Blossom Events  || Photographer - Azzura Photography  || Venue - The Hollywood Schoolhouse  || Caterer - The Bistro at Hollywood Schoolhouse || Floral - Vintage Lilli || Rentals - Vintage Ambiance || DJ - Entertainment Plus || Transportation - First Student || Cake, Hair, Makeup, Pianist & Officiant - Friend

Congratulation to our Borrowed & Blue Medalists!

Raise a toast! We are so proud of the following 2017 Weddings in Woodinville partners on their Borrowed & Blue Best of awards - congratulations to you all!

Best All-Around Wedding Venue: Silver-DeLille Cellars

Best Venue for Intimate Weddings: Gold-DeLille Cellars, Silver-JM Cellars

Best Rehearsal Dinner Venue: Silver-Redhook Brewery

Best Wedding Photographer: Gold-Alante Photography

Best Wedding Caterer: Silver-Twelve Baskets Catering

Best Wedding Florist: Gold-Gather Design Company, Bronze-Fena Flowers

Best Wedding Cakes & Desserts: Silver-Baked.

Best DJ or DJ Booking Agency: Gold-Bamboo Beats

Best Tents & Rentals: Gold-CORT Party Rental, Silver-Grand Event Rentals, Bronze-Pedersen's Rentals

Best Bridal Shop: Bronze-MeaMarie Bridal Atelier

Best Hair Stylist: Silver-Salon Maison, Bronze-Anne Timss Makeup and Hair

Best Makeup Artist: Silver-Anne Timss Makeup and Hair

Best Wedding Invitation/Calligraphy: Gold-Paper Fling

Best Transportation for a Wedding: Gold-British Motor Coach, Silver - Butler Seattle

Best Ceremony Musician: Gold-Windsong Trio

Best Gifts & Favors for a Wedding: Gold-Fran's Chocolates 

Best Photo Booth for a Wedding: Gold-321 FOTO

Special Awards: Most Valuable Vendor-Vintage Ambiance

Come visit these award-winning wedding vendors on Sunday, January 29, 2017 during the Weddings in Woodivnille tour!  Tickets and more information on the tour HERE.

A little about Borrowed & Blue and their awards ~ "Unlike any other industry awards out there, Best of B&B allows vendors themselves to choose the brightest stars (of the Gold, Silver, and Bronze varieties) from among their colleagues. As a result, these honors illuminate the cream of the wedding vendor crop. Careful controls secure that each vendor receives only one vote and cannot share or replicate the ballot—meaning 100% valid results that you can trust. A Best of B&B award is the equivalent of a Michelin star in the wedding world: it identifies only the most talented, well-respected vendors in all of Seattle. How do we know? The winners have been chosen by Seattle vendors themselves. It's a royal feast of planning insight: know-how taken from those in the know. So check out the medal winners (including special categories like Rising Star and Most Valuable Vendor) to find out the most exceptional wedding whizzes from the past calendar year." B&B

10 Reasons Why You'll Love Planning Your Wedding at the Weddings in Woodinville Showcase and Tour

Engagement season is here! Congratulations to all the of couples celebrating their engagement during this time. 

40% of engagements happen during the holiday season and if you were one of those couples, then attending a wedding show is the perfect way to start meeting the wedding companies that can help orchestrate your special day.  From intimate to extravagant, wedding shows offer inspiration and the chance to meet with potential vendors.  Plus, shows like Weddings in Woodinville, are really, fun!

Here are 10 Reasons Why You'll Love Planning Your Wedding at the Weddings in Woodinville Showcase and Tour:

1. The format of Weddings in Woodinville wedding showcase
   Weddings in Woodinville was created to be an intimate boutique style wedding tour. All our vendors collaborate to create one cohesive theme look, just like you would experience at a real wedding. Transportation between all 8 venues is provided by Butler Seattle - Valet, Transportation & Tours. Our tour is limited to 700 attendees to ensure you the option to meet and connect with every wedding vendor represented on the tour.   
2. The tour is fun for everyone
   Your fiance, your Maid-of-Honor, your Bridesmaids, your Groomsmen, your Mother-in-Law, your Father-in-Law, your grandmother... everyone can partake in the food, photo booths, wine, cake, and fun (and those over the age of 21 can enjoy the beer, bubbles and wine tasting! More on this in question #8). Grab the whole squad, this event is interactive and has something for everyone!
3. What's included in the ticket price
   The cost of the ticket does include samplings from catering & dessert companies, wine and/or beer tasting at each venue, luxury transportation, a custom swag bag & cork notepad, complimentary copies of our media Sponsors Resource Guides and Magazines from Banquetevent.com/Seattle Wedding Resource and Seattle Bride Magazine, in addition to other swag that can be collected throughout the tour from our vendors.     
4. Tangible, tastable, and touchable experiences
   Settle in for a snuggle on one of the vintage couches. Toast to your future over wine tasting. Take a twirl on the dance floor as the live band or DJ plays "your song". All this and more. Be sure to take photos along the way!  In fact, we'd love it if you joined in on the conversation happening on Instagram, Facebook and other social media outlets by using our hashtag #WiW2017.
5. Book your perfect vendor during the tour
   When it's right, you just "click" right?! Vendors will have their schedules ready to pencil you in during the tour itself, because when it's meant to be, you don't want to miss out having your vendor-soul mate be already booked by the time you contact them the next week.
6. Promotional discounts 
   Historically, many of our vendors have offered special Weddings in Woodinville discounts for their services but you'll have to join us day of to find out what promotions this years vendors are offering.   
7. Your junior bridesmaid, whose not yet 21, can attend the tour
   The show is recommended for adults only, however guests under age 21 are welcome to attend with your party. Ticket holders will be asked for ID at registration and will be issued a wristband before embarking on the tour. Underage guests will be issued a different color wristband and every venue will be checking wrist-bands. Bartenders may also ask for ID at any time so please keep your ID handy while on the tour. We do not offer discounts for underage guests.
8. Spending the day being chauffeured around in luxury transportation
   Guest parking is very limited and even completely unavailable at some of the venues during the tour. We encourage you to take full advantage of the tour amenities and enjoy the complimentary chauffeured service. If you wish to end the tour at any time, simply let your driver know and they will return you to the registration area where your vehicle is parked.
9. Weddings in Woodinville does not give out or sell your contact information and email address
   Weddings in Woodinville does not provide any contact information for direct mailings for tour attendees to any vendors. We encourage you to have cards or address labels to give to vendors you'd like to continue wedding planning conversations with.
10. You can purchase wine during the tour 
    Taste something you like? We encourage you to purchase a bottle or two of some of your favorite samples from the day.  

Come plan your perfect wedding with us Sunday, January 29, 2017! 
Tickets are on sale now.