Names Jessica Dolle and Jonathan Seay Live in Eastlake Occupations She’s a consultant for the Washington State Health Department; he’s a software developer for Speakeasy How they met Online Where they got engaged On the deck of a cruise ship on Puget Sound Wedding-day weather Windy and rainy, but the sun came out just before the ceremony Number of guests 90 Wedding budget $12,000 Wedding theme They did everything they could to make the day as environmentally friendly as possible Traditional and nontraditional elements The stone in her ring had been first given to her grandmother by her grandfather on their 50th anniversary; her brother was “ordained” in order to conduct the ceremony, and he managed to craft a ceremony that appealed to a wide variety of people Flowers They used dried flowers for the reception, arranged them well in advance of the big day, and sent them home with guests at the end of the night Favorite ceremony moment When their accordion player began the recessional, “Scenic World” by Beirut Reception menu Mediterranean and Northwest; inclusive of vegetarians, carnivores, and pescetarians reception cocktail The rum-spiked hot cider was a hit, and perfect for the season Guest favors Tote bags made from recycled materials; the couple screen-printed each one with an image from Golden Gardens If they knew then what they know now They would have worried a lot less The day in three words Blissful, sincere, natural Honeymoon They took a mini-moon to Port Angeles; they’re going to Japan for their first anniversary
Photographs by In a Frame Photography
CEREMONY AND RECEPTION Golden Gardens Bathhouse
PHOTOGRAPHY In a Frame Photography
BOUQUETS AND BOUTONNIERES Terra Bella Flowers
RECEPTION FLOWERS Hammelmans
CATERING Zoey Catering
CAKE North Hill Bakery
CEREMONY MUSIC Murl Allen Sanders Accordion
GOWN Bill Levkoff from Cynderellies Closet
BRIDESMAIDS J Crew
GROOM’S FORMAL WEAR Ben Sherman from Nordstrom Rack
RINGS Green Lake Jewelry Works
HOTEL FOR GUESTS Silver Cloud Inn
REHEARSAL DINNER Zeitgeist Art and Coffee
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