Robert & Shelley Elope To Seattle!

Cupcakes.

Champagne.

A Unexpectedly Gorgeous Seattle Day.

A Happy Couple From Far Away.

A Small Group of Thrilled Family and Friends.

Faboo Photo Goddess - Jenny Goldberg-George.

Congratulations to Robert & Shelley - married high in the sky in Seattle!

Photo: http://www.jennygg.com/

A Sweet & Romantic Elopement at Tree House Point, Preston

A sweet weekday elopement.

2 wonderful people from Arizona.

1 totally awesome venue - Tree House Point

1 very happy Officiant - me!

1 very cool photographer lady, Kim.

2 witnesses

Rain drops

Lots of trees. Did I mention over-the-top treehouses?

A perfect setting for Eric and Erin's intimate and romantic wedding ceremony - October 5, 2011.

So very married...their way.

Rain, Rain & More Rain! 3 Tips For A Fun & Memorable Elopement In The Rain...

When I think about it, I realize that many of my elopements happen in the rain.

For many couples, getting married outside in a small and intimate ceremony trumps the threat of raindrops.

Often, an elopement is at a Seattle Park, view point or home and if it isn't freezing outside, we're usually outdoors!

If you are being married under the raindrops, here are 3 quick and easy tips for a fun and memorable moment:

1) Plan For Umbrellas! Colorful umbrellas not only cover everyone but they offer color for wonderful wedding photos.

2) Keep The Marriage License Indoors. Some couples want to sign a license outside...not. Rain can create chaos with the ink of a legal document so plan to sign indoors.

3) Find a Tree. Oftentimes, one gets less wet in the rain under a tree or canopy of trees. I was just out at Tree House Point in Preston yesterday for Eric and Erin's tiny ceremony. Yes, it was raining and because of the tree coverage, we didn't even need an umbrella!

Photo: www.firstlight-photography.com

A Sweet & Intimate Wedding Ceremony At The Woodmark Hotel In Kirkland, WA

The Woodmark Hotel is a wonderful boutique hotel and offers a couple a gorgeous location for a small & intimate wedding ceremony.

On a gorgeous day earlier this month, it was my pleasure to share in Wade & Jessica's wedding ceremony waterside on Lake Washington.

With their parents and two close friends at their side, Wade & Jessica exchanged vows - a few laughs - a few tears - and created a lifetime moment.

Wade & Jessica - how fortunate am I to know you and share in the happiness from your wedding day!

Bellevue's Chism Park - Jessica & Tim's Picture Perfect Elopement!

Tim and Jessica.

Hitched! Married!

I am remembering Tim and Jessica's Intimate wedding ceremony at Bellevue's Chism Park on recent gorgeous Summer '11 day.

A great group of family and friends surrounded them. A friend did the photography. A few tears. A couple of big laughs. A perfect elopement!

Seattle Wedding Ceremony Locations: 6 Fun, Hip & Cool Places To Get Married

If you are seeking a wonderful location or venue to be married in the Puget Sound area, I wrote an articles on 6 "Hip and Cool Places" to consider.

So, if you'd like to take a peek:

http://tinyurl.com/6f9f4wq

911 Elopement - Gas Works Park - "Hello, Annemarie?"

You know what makes me crazy?

An Officiant who cancels on a couple at the last minute and/or just disappears - especially for an elopement!

I was delighted to marry Shannon and Joe at a moment's notice this past Thursday afternoon. They were to be married earlier in the day in Tacoma and their Officiant was a 'no show.'

Happily, I was able to meet them at Gasworks Parks for an impromptu ceremony - complete with 5 thrilled witnesses.

I love Gasworks Park for an elopement - it's a contemporary park with lots of picturesque vistas and easy/free parking!