NAMES Marilee Myre and Thadd Wight. LIVE IN Downtown Bellevue. OCCUPATIONS They run Marilee’s dad’s landscaping business; Thadd also teaches guitar and bass lessons. HOW THEY MET Four years ago Thadd came to work for Merilee’s dad; she was very glad to be the boss’s daughter that day. WHAT ATTRACTED HIM TO HER Her beautiful smile. WHAT ATTRACTED HER TO HIM His rugged good looks and ability to make her laugh. FAVORITE DATE Taking the ferry to Bainbridge and biking all over the island. NUMBER OF WEDDING GUESTS 150. WEDDING COLORS Lime green; cheerful and perfect for an elegant backyard event. WHAT MADE HER DAY Sitting on her grandparent’s dock on Meydenbauer Bay with her bridesmaids after getting ready. BEST MOMENT Walking down the aisle with her father and tearing up as she and Thadd made eye contact, and later, riding away from the reception on a Harley Davidson motorcycle. MOST UNEXPECTED MOMENT When the heat rose to record-breaking levels; since all the festivities were outdoors she walked around with a fan, an umbrella, and a bottle of water. THE DAY IN THREE WORDS Vibrant, charming, fun. FAVORITE GIFT A priceless guitar from Thadd’s family. ADVICE FOR THE BIG DAY Stop during the day to take in the entire experience; it goes by so quickly. WHAT THEY WOULD HAVE DONE DIFFERENTLY Booked a later flight the next morning; they had to be at the airport at 5am. HONEYMOON Ixtapa, Mexico.
Photographs by Luke Rutan
CEREMONY AND RECEPTION Her parents’ backyard in Bellevue
PHOTOGRAPHER Luke Rutan, Seattle
FLOWERS Flowers by Karen, Bellevue
REHEARSAL DINNER Kirkland Women’s Center
GOWN Alfred Angelo at Bellevue Bridal Boutique
VEIL AND ACCESSORIES A Perfect Celebration, Tukwila; White House Black Market
HAIR Nicolette Humphrey of Salon Genesis, Kirkland
BRIDESMAIDS’/FLOWER GIRL DRESSES JCPenney
MEN’S FORMAL WEAR Men’s Wearhouse
RINGS Nique Design, Bellevue
REGISTRY Macy’s
MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT Queen Anne String Machine, Seattle
HOTEL Embassy Suites Bellevue
