NAMES Julia Littlefield and Ben Smith LIVE IN Greenlake/Wallingford OCCUPATIONS She’s a graphic designer; he works in marketing HOW THEY MET Online, discussing music and local concerts; they were friends for more than two years before they started dating WHERE THEY GOT ENGAGED In Niagara Falls after a boat ride that took them right up to the action where they got soaking wet WEDDING-DAY WEATHER It was about 100 degrees; lovely, though NUMBER OF GUESTS 80 WEDDING BUDGET $20,000, but they ended up spending more on things they knew would make them happy, like food NONTRADITIONAL CEREMONY BUDGET They had everyone pronounce them married rather than having just the officiant do it FLOWERS Friends cut them from a local farm the day before and made all the bouquets and arrangements; the bride thought she wouldn’t care much about blooms either way, and almost skipped them altogether, but when she remembers them now she nearly swoons FAVORS They weren’t going to do these either, but a friend brought big bowls of lollipops to share RECEPTION MENU Their caterers asked them what they didn’t like, and told them the rest would be based on seasonal crops DESSERT Guests are still talking about the giant bowl of huckleberries that was served with fresh whipped cream and biscuits RECEPTION COCKTAIL In lieu of a signature drink, they served shots of caramel syrup and vodka; even the groom’s grandmother had a few UNEXPECTED MOMENT As they were having their photos taken, the Blue Angels shot into the sky from a nearby field THE DAY IN THREE WORDS Surprising, emotional, delicious HONEYMOON Kauai and Maui, Hawaii
Photographs by Belathée Photography
CEREMONY The Engine Room at Georgetown Studios
RECEPTION AND CATERING The Corson Building
OFFICIANT Reverend Ray Van Winkle
PHOTOGRAPHY Belathée Photography
DESSERT Trophy Cupcakes
GOWN Monique Lhuillier from Marcella’s La Boutique
HAIR AND MAKEUP Vain
GROOM’S FORMAL WEAR Ben Sherman from Nordstrom
REHEARSAL DINNER Tutta Bella Neopolitan Pizzeria
REGISTRY Smartypig.com, Macy’s, Crate and Barrel, Amazon
