Have Your Cake...

I'm an enormous fan of cake. I love all flavors, shapes, sizes and densities.

I love elaborate cakes 

I love simple cakes

I love multiple cakes

I love mini cakes

I love fruit covered cakes

and flower covered cakes

I love bundt cakes

I love unique cakes

And I even love pie 

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Quote of the Day

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Wedding Pic of the Week

Beautiful!!

Weekly Wedding Round-Up

Just a little wedding goodness to inspire you!

{adorable wooden program box}

{sweet + Simple Favor packaging}

{A very earthy arbor}

{unique + personal silverware display}

{desert inspired decorations}

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PG Experience

Come out and join us in Port Gamble for the first ever Rock n Blues Festival!

The festival will take place in the Port Gamble uplands both Saturday and Sunday all day!

Live music, food and drinks! Come out and enjoy this fantastic family friendly event!

For more information go to www.pgrocknblues.com 

Testimonial

(On whether they would recommend Port Gamble wedding venues)

"Yes, I would! The church and pavilion are like something out of a fairy tale! The church is as perfect as as wedding church could be, and the pavilion is comfortable, open and airy. The perfect place to relax after the ceremony." --2011 Bride

less is more

A wedding is arguably the most extravagant party you will ever plan. With that being said, it can be remarkably easy to get caught up in all the possibilities. If you have ever attended a wedding show you probably know what I mean.

The sky is absolutely the limit. If you can dream it, you can do it, etc. etc.

However, it is a good idea to remember the old adage, "less is more."

I see so many brides that get so caught up with having the wedding of the year that they incorporate every over the top element in hopes that it will come across as a classy, elegant, lavish event. When more often than not it comes across as the very opposite.

Some extravagant ideas to be careful with include:
         -The twelve tiered diamond encrusted cake with light up waterfall
         -Origami inspired napkin folds
         -Foods carved into swans, doves or other romantic symbols
         -Life-size ice sculpture of the happy couple
         -Towering centerpieces that could take out the table in the event of an earthquake, or wind
         -A different piece of silverware for every bite
         -An enormous ornate backdrop that overshadows the bride and groom
         -A trumpet-mermaid-ball gown-princess style dress with lace-beading-diamond-feather-tulle accents

Yes, I'm being a little silly but in my defense I have actually seen all of these ideas incorporated into events before.

Now, if you are in fact dying to have an over the top, extravagant, lavish, Kardashian-style affair, go for it! Who am I to tell you how you should plan your big day!

But please keep in mind that sometimes less really is more and a good option could always be to choose a couple over the top elements that are most important to you and have a professional help you to execute them properly.

Happy Planning!

Quote of the Day

{courtesy of etsy}

Wedding Pic of the Week

An enchanting lawn reception!

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Weekly Wedding Round-Up

Wedding faves for the week!

{Wedding Music Favor}

{alternative guestbook}

{lace detailed cake}

{simple yet modern menu card}

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PG Experience

Come to Port Gamble this weekend and enjoy some delicious BBQ while your here!

Located in the historic service station just off Hwy 104, Mike's is a Port Gamble staple! 
it's best to arrive early they've been known to sell out of food and you definitely don't want to miss out!

Give them a call at 360.297.4BBQ (4227)

Hours are Wed-Sat 11a-8p; Sun 11a-6p!

Testimonial

"Beautiful grounds, facilities and great layout. Perfect for weddings up to 150 people" -- 2011 Bride

Autumn Inspiration

Yes, Summer is the most popular time of the year to get married but an Autumn wedding can be enchanting.

As we near the end of Summer I thought it would be appropriate to provide a little inspiration for our Autumn brides!

1.candlelight table     2. lacy fall dress       3.wood grain invitation
4.vintage doors         5. cupcake tower      6.cozy knit stockings

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Quote of the Day

Wedding Pic of the Week

Beautiful seashell bouquets for a beach themed wedding!

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Weekly Wedding Round-Up

Just a quick round up of my favorite wedding inspiration for the week!

{tambourine wedding favors}

{a sweet welcome basket}

{an adorable ring holder}

{convenient fan program}

{funky cake topper}

Happy Planning!

PG Experience

Come join us this weekend in Port Gamble! 

It's the closing weekend of The Roving Players production of "The Mousetrap" at the Port Gamble theater. Performances are Friday/Saturday at 8p and Sunday at 2p! 

Check out the website for more information!

Don't miss out, tickets are going fast!

Testimonial

"Port Gamble is an enchanting location for any wedding or vow renewal. The church has an atmosphere of quiet elegance and intimacy. Once our vow renewal began the whole church just seemed to take on a magical quality that all our guests felt. Getting to ring the church bell was such a nice touch to finish our event. Thank you to all the Port Gamble staff!" -- 2011 Bride

you're invited

Wedding invitations are the first impression that your guests have of your wedding.

(And you know what they say about first impressions.)

A good wedding invitation should give the guests an idea of your colors, your theme and the tone of your event.

whether it's a ...

{a formal summer wedding}

{a uniquely themed wedding}

{a minimalist modern wedding}

{a semi-formal whimsical wedding}

Happy Planning!

Quote of the Day

{found here}

Wedding Pic of the Week

Beautiful and delicious!

in the details

I love it when brides put time and thought into the details of the wedding.

The dress, cake, venue, food, photography, music -- those are typically the things that occupy the brides mind.

But when a couple takes the time to include special touches in the details of their day, it can make a enormous impact.

Here are some of my favorite little touches...

{striped beverage straws}

{beautiful cake stands}

{lovely wedding stamps}

{intricate cupcake wrappers}

{funky wedding shoes}

Happy Planning!

PG Experience

Come join us this weekend, August 5-6th, in Port Gamble for the third annual Paddle Kitsap!

"Paddle Kitsap was created to bring people together with the common goal of saving recreational areas and access to those areas in North Kitsap." -- from their website 


The two day event consists of solely human operated crafts, be it canoe, kayak, row boat. 

For more information check out their website at www.paddlekitsap.com 

Testimonial

On recommending Port Gamble Wedding Venues:

"Absolutely! It is a beautiful venue and your staff does a good job of helping to arrange things!" -- 2010 Bride

Place Settings

Deciding place settings can be tricky. Not only do you have to decide the logistics of what you need, how much extra you should get, etc. But you also need to decide colors, length of table cloths, square plate or circle, how to fold the napkin...just like with every other aspect of weddings the list goes on and on.

Here is a helpful guide I found for determining what you might need.

{found here}

This one is obviously for a super formal event and most people don't need all of it (even if they are having a formal affair) but it's a good starting point for deciding what you like, what you don't and where to put it. 

And to inspire you...

{found here)

this is a great example of an elegant, yet simple setting. It includes the necessary elements (fork, knife, spoon, water glass, wine glass) but since it excludes the plate it's a great option if you are having a buffet. 

(found here)

This one is a great example of a semi-formal setting. It sticks with the basics for flatware and glasses (assuming those were water and wine rather than jars) but goes a little further by having both a dinner and salad plate at the setting, as well as a place card. 

{found here}

Lastly, this is a nice example of a classic, formal setting. There is extensive flatware (salad fork, dinner fork, knife, spoon, butter knife) and stemware (water, champagne, white wine, red wine) , a place card, a fancier napkin fold, and a bread and butter plate. 

Hope this helps, Happy Planning!