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SURPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY | Joint Base Lewis-McChord | Lakewood, WA

The room was filled with a lot of South Carolina love for Keith’s groovy 30th surprise birthday party at JBLM. Good food, music, friends, family and dancing made for a really fun evening. When Keith thanked the women in his life during a toast, with his wife, mom and grandmother present, I knew I was witnessing something special. Happy b’day Keith and congrats on your promotion!

 

SNOHOMISH WEDDING TOUR | Jardin del Sol | Snohomish, WA

Over 600 people swung through almost 20 venues featured in the Snohomish Wedding Tour on June 2. We exhibited our booth at Jardin del Sol and met many lovely brides. What a pretty outdoor venue to host a wedding or event!

 

BURLESQUE INSPIRED WEDDING | Sanctuary at Admiral | Seattle, WA

Paying homage to a bygone era of speakeasies, burlesque dancers, heirloom jewelry and custom clothing with attention to detail, we indulged ourselves in a luxurious styled shoot draped in red. Rich textures, saturated colors, dramatic lighting and glamorous makeup served as the inspiration. The backdrop is the Sanctuary at Admiral in Seattle, built in 1929 and filled with one-of-a-kind pieces. Dressed for dinner? I’m sure they’d be happy to have you.

 

 

Thank you to the creative team of wedding vendors for contributing their resources, time and talent!
Venue

Davi | Sanctuary at Admiral

206.937.8464 | info@sanctuaryatadmiral.com

http://www.sanctuaryatadmiral.com

 

Coordination

Rebecca Iverson | Blush Celebrations

425-260-9443 | rebecca@blushcelebrations.com

www.blushcelebrations.com

 

Photography

Colleen Carroll | Colleen Carroll Photography

Lighting

Brian Goff | Colleen Carroll Photography

253-278-2938 | info@colleencarrollphotography.com

http://colleencarrollphotography.com/

 

Décor and Wardrobe Styling

Kira Bottles | Kathy Evans Beauty Studio

206-618-1371 | kb.beautystudio@gmail.com

http://www.kathyevansbeautystudio.com/

 

Makeup

Kathy Evans | Kathy Evans Beauty Studio

Hair

Natalie Graham | Kathy Evans Beauty Studio

425-765-8181 | kathyevansbeauty@comcast.net

http://www.kathyevansbeautystudio.com/

 

Flowers

Jon | Countryside Floral

425-392-0999 | jon@countrysidefloral.com

http://www.weddingsatcountrysidefloral.com/

 

Invitations

Ruth Song | Paper Fling

425-908-7727 | Info@paperfling.com

http://www.paperfling.com/

 

Cake

Rachel Peschke

 

Table Décor

Karla McCord | Rented Elegance & Design

425-462-2244 | Karla@rentedelegance.com

http://www.rentedelegance.com/

 

Linens

Heather Hope | Creative Coverings

206-877-3750 | heather@creativecoverings.com

http://creativecoverings.com/

 

Vintage Furniture

Beckie McCann | Vintage Ambiance

425-829-8570 | beckie@vintageambiance.com

www.vintageambiance.com

 

Flatware, China, Glass

Karen Wilson | AA Party Rentals

425-640-5547 | karenwilson@aaparty.com

www.aaparty.com

 

Hair Pieces

Erin Brooks | Serephine

Erin@Serephine.com

www.serephine.com

 

Gowns

Victoria Glen | Victoria’s Bridal Couture

206-363-3406 | victoriasbridalcouture@gmail.com

http://www.victoriasbridalofseattle.com/

 

Models

Natalie, Rhonna, Ossiel

If you would like to reach the models for a project, please contact Kathy Evans Beauty Studio.

 

Jane - April 25, 2013 - 1:24 am

What a gorgeous shoot! I love how sexy and sumptuous it all is.

WEDDING & SPECIAL EVENT OPEN HOUSE | Point Defiance Pagoda | Tacoma, WA

Gosh, we had so much fun as vendors at the Point Defiance Pagoda on Saturday. It reopened in January after $7 million in renovations to repair the arson damage of 2011. The building and grounds are stunning and we can’t wait to return when everything is in full bloom during wedding season!

 

 

colleencarroll - April 24, 2013 - 8:24 pm

Thank you Ashley!

Ashley Brazell - February 25, 2013 - 9:59 pm

I love your blog!! You took some great pictures!

OPERATION CARE FAIR | Joint Base Lewis-McChord | Washington

We had a blast at JBLM’s Operation Care Fair on Saturday. I worked alongside my partner-in-crime and life which is a gift in itself. Brian helped outfit folks from our over sized costume bag and took their photos at our fun booth. I talked about photography and heard remarkable stories from surprise birthday parties to welcome home celebrations, family reunions, retirement ceremonies and pets cherished like family members. I hope I get to meet Nacho the six pound Chihuahua!
When paired with documentary photography, meaningful moments can be relived as the stories get passed from one generation to the next. I look forward to sharing some of these milestones with my camera!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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