NAMES Jessica Rankin and Marcus Trufant LIVE IN Kirkland OCCUPATIONS She’s a mom; he plays football for the Seattle Seahawks HOW THEY MET A mutual friend introduced them at a fashion show that he modeled in WHAT ATTRACTED HIM TO HER Her energy, her realness, and her looks WHAT ATTRACTED HER TO HIM His honestly and gentle personality HOW THEY GOT ENGAGED Marcus surprised her with a limo and dinner plans; after arriving at the restaurant they walked past all the tables to a room in the back where both their families were waiting, he gave a beautiful speech on one knee and popped the question NUMBER OF WEDDING GUESTS 360 WEDDING THEME Bling, bling! She wanted crystal everywhere, and she got it—draped from center pieces, on tables, in huge martini glasses, and in her bouquet FAVORITE MOMENT DURING THE RECEPTION A slideshow on two huge screens showed images of both of their childhoods and recent years as well as pictures from that day including their first glance and the ceremony SIGNATURE DETAILS OF THE DAY They had their monogram everywhere, a photobooth for their guests, and a soft seating lounge area so friends and family could kick back and relax FIRST DANCE SONG “Spend My Life with You” by Tamia and Eric Benét HOW THE DAY WAS DIFFERENT THAN THEY ANTICIPATED She thought she would be the last one standing, but was ready to leave the reception fairly early on ADVICE FOR OTHER COUPLES Communicate, listen, and love.
Photographs by Northern Lights Photography
CEREMONY Immaculate Conception Church, Seattle
RECEPTION AND CATERING Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle
WEDDING PLANNER Merry Beth Turpin from Aisle of View, Kirkland
PHOTOGRAPHER Northern Lights Photography, Seattle
VIDEOGRAPHER Bogle Productions, Kenmore
FLOWERS AND DÉCOR Rented Elegance, Bellevue Rental S Pederson Event Rentals, Seattle
LINENS Choice Linens & Chair Covers, Seattle
CHAIR DÉCOR Seasons Chair Coverings, Seattle
CAKE Kauai Desserts, Seattle
LIGHTING David Verkade, Seattle
INVITATIONS Little Q Designs, Seattle
GOWN Luly Yang Couture, Seattle
FLOWER GIRL DRESSES Moms, Maids, and More, Bellevue
HAIR Titania Dennis at Sak’s on 2nd, Renton
RINGS Nique Jewelers, Bellevue
RECEPTION MUSIC Nite Lite Entertainment, Seattle and Beautiful Noise, Issaquah
TRANSPORTATION Blackstone Limo, Seattle
HOTEL Fairmont Olympic Hotel and W Hotel, Seattle
