NAMES Lauren Tindall and Bob Crocco LIVE IN West Seattle OCCUPATIONS She’s an architect; he’s a software developer HOW THEY MET He took the empty seat next to hers at a small birthday party FAVORITE DATE SPOT Drinks, dinner, music, and candlelight in their backyard HOW THEY GOT ENGAGED He surprised her with breakfast in the backyard, then proposed NUMBER OF GUESTS 175 WEDDING DAY WEATHER Sunny and warm COLORS OF THE DAY Teal and celadon THEME OF THE DAY Natural elegance CEREMONY MUSIC Her cousin played a solo violin piece from the Jules Massenet opera Thaïs FAVORITE MOMENT DURING THE CEREMONY Lauren surprised Bob with a bagpipe player after the ceremony because he had mentioned once that he loves that tradition FAVORITE MOMENT DURING THE RECEPTION Their dance; they made a video of his aunt teaching them the steps, and although they were really nervous, it turned out wonderfully RECEPTION MENU Northwest seafood for the out-of-town guests, and New York steak because he’s a New Yorker DESSERT A grouping of small tiered cakes instead of one big one; half were carrot cake, the other half were chocolate with raspberry jam FIRST DANCE “Into the Mystic” by Van Morrison WHAT THEY WOULD HAVE DONE DIFFERENTLY Taken fewer formal pictures ADVICE TO OTHER COUPLES If you’re having an outdoor wedding, get umbrellas; you’ll sleep better THE DAY IN THREE WORDS Sincere, natural, timeless
Photographs by Susie Hamidi Photography
CEREMONY, RECEPTION, AND CATERING Roche Harbor Resort on San Juan Island
PHOTOGRAPHERS Susie Hamidi Photography
OFFICIANT Reverend Christopher Breen
WEDDING PLANNER True Color Events
FLOWERS AND DECOR Rented Elegance
CEREMONY MUSIC Seattle String Quartet
INVITATIONS Moxie Paper Goods
CAKE Carlene’s Cakes on San Juan Island
GOWN Marcella’s La Boutique
ACCESSORIES Luly Yang, Abaloria Jewelry
HAIR AND MAKEUP Afterglow Spa on San Juan Island
FORMAL WEAR Evolution of Style
BAGPIPER Kevin Auld
RECEPTION MUSIC Craig Lawrence Band
TENT AND CHAIR RENTAL ABC Rentals
PORTABLE RESTROOMS Royal Restrooms
TANSPORTATION Kenmore Air, Classic Cab Company on San Juan Island
REHEARSAL DINNER San Juan Vineyards, Tasteful Vineyards Fine Catering in Burlington
REGISTRY Williams-Sonoma, Crate and Barrel, Macy’s
