Wedding Pic of the Week

Beautiful wedding, beautiful photography!

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Weekly Wedding Round-Up

 {a fantastically unique ceremony arrangement}

 {adorable 'serve yourself' milk station}

 {an ultra mod dinner plate}

 {my personal favorite flower}

{sweet succulent place setting}

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PG Experience

Come join us this weekend for some spooky fun at our annual Ghost Conference - Speakers, Vendors, Investigations. Check out our website for details on registering for the conference!

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registering

When it comes to registering there are no real rules. I know that Martha and the Knot will tell you otherwise but since not everyone has the same needs, not everyone can follow the same rules. However, there are guidelines that can make things easier on you (if you’re feeling overwhelmed).

            If you and your future spouse are already residing together chances are good that you have already acquired the basics and have a pretty good idea of your style. And depending on your age and whether or not this is a first (or second, or third) marriage you may already have really nice stuff. If you don’t really need any traditional registry items consider having donations made to a charity in lieu of gifts, or if you aren't feeling quite so generous you could also have a honeymoon registry.

            In my humble opinion I think you should match trendiness with price, i.e. the more expensive, the less trendy. Things like china, flatware, glassware…these should be more timeless pieces because over the years you are going to change your tastes and you want these things to stand the test of time. Personally, I think a muted color with interesting textural or shape details and minimal to no pattern is ideal.

crate + barrel 

pottery barn

martha stewart weddings 

      The early bird gets the worm – or the early registrar gets gifts they actually want. Just accept the fact that people are going to want to buy you gifts. It isn’t presumptuous it’s just the way it is. So please, for the love of all things, register and do it early. There is nothing quite as frustrating as hearing someone you love is getting married only to find out they haven’t registered or aren’t registering. I don’t know what you have, what you need and I don’t want to waste my money on something you won’t like. Help your guests and yourself by registering early.

french laundry

etsy

macys

           Include your spouse to be, after all you will be sharing a place together and it’s best that you both like everything. Maybe they absolutely don’t care or love your style and trust you but more often than not there is going to be some compromising. Remember, your single years are the years for leopard print china and hot pink throw pillows, fortunately same goes for his stuff. 

      

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Inspired: modern simplicity

{ultra mod dress, stainless steel straw, simple cake, crisp table setting, succulents}

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Weekly Words

                                                    

                                                     {found these words here}

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Wedding Pic of the Week

alright, so it isn't wedding themed but you've got to admit that autumn in Port Gamble is spectacular!! Thanks to Kristina Collins for sharing this photo with us!

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Weekly Wedding Round-Up

some sweet ideas for your Sunday...

 a cute list of reminders for your hunny

 a thoughtful addition to the bathrooms

 rustic twist for a simple cake

 ribbons on her chairs

terracotta tea lights

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Inspired: winter

{dress, tights, place setting, tea}  

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Testimonial

On recommending Port Gamble Wedding Venues, " Yes. It was a beautiful location and everyone who worked for Port Gamble wedding venues was very helpful every step of the way." -- 2011 Bride

Inspired: rainbow bright

Believe it or not, there is a way to have a beautiful, classy, rainbow wedding...

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Words for the Week

remember these words...

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Wedding Pic of the Week

Beautiful table setting from one of our Port Gamble brides...

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Weekly Wedding Round-Up

This weeks round-up is all about the DIY {with the exception of the first one...or maybe not}

{personalized hanger}

{watercolor crepe paper}

{framed burlap + dry erase marker}

{love how polished the bow makes this}

 {great colors, all items seen at goodwill}

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Wedding Music

As I'm typing this, the Bright Eyes song just came on Pandora!

Music is a tricky thing, you want something meaningful, something classic, something fun and something unique.

I have been working on this post for months because I couldn't figure out how to narrow down all the songs that I love.

In the end I just picked my current favorites and decided to turn the "Wedding Music" portion of this blog into an ongoing project so that I can continue to add as I discover and rediscover what I deem great wedding music. Hope you enjoy--

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Testimonial

"Between the history, beauty, location and the amazing vistas alone make Port Gamble the finest venue. Hands down the most personal and care for feeling when working with staff, as if they were your own family. A truly blissful experience, and feeling the power of adding to the history after the marriage is an added bonus, as Port Gamble continues to thrive in the hearts and minds of many people, new and old. Port Gamble is definitely where we wanted to have our life-long memories." -- 2011 Bride + Groom

Inspired: Speakeasy

This board will begin my weekly series of "Inspired" inspiration boards ...

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Words for the Week

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Wedding Pic of the Week

Great photo by the talented Paul Dudley!

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Weekly Wedding Round-Up

Some lovely for your Sunday!

{old drawer for programs}

{old bathtub for keeping drinks chilled}

{perfect autumn wedding treat}

{icy cool winter bouquet}

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Wedding Show

Come visit us this weekend at ...

We're giving away a bag of wedding goodies to one lucky bride so be sure to drop by and turn in your name for the drawing!!
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Color Inspiration

{1. fabric florals   2. cake stand   3. teardrop earrings   4. watercolor art}

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Lighting Love

{letter lights}

Last night two of my co-workers attended a meeting that discusses current and upcoming wedding trends.
Unfortunately, due to a previous commitment I was not able to make it but I did get to hear about it and word on the street is that lighting is the thing to focus on. The right lighting can majorly impact the ambiance and mood of your wedding and simple changes can take the evening from romantic dinner to disco dance party. Here are a few of my favorite lighting options.

{twig + globe twinkling lights}

{paper cup + white lights}

{strings of light bulbs}

{string of bulbs in a birdcage}

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Words for the Week

well isn't this the sweetest --

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Wedding Pic of the Week

Port Gamble is beautiful in the fall --

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Weekly Wedding Round-Up

I had a tough time choosing my faves this week because there is so much goodness --

{fantastic engagement photo}

{crazy beautiful color combo}

{special reminder}

{seasonal snacks}

{charming cake table sign}

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