IMEE & STEVEN

Celebrated: MOUNTAINEERING CLUB, GRADUATE SEATTLE HOTEL

Date: JULY 9, 2022

Imee Tribo and Steven Bierer wanted their wedding venues to have meaning for them. For their ceremony, they chose the Pacific Connections Garden at Washington Park Arboretum, where New Zealand native Imee has volunteered for years in its 2.5-acre New Zealand forest. The couple also saw this locale as an homage to their Kiwi family and friends who couldn’t attend the wedding due to travel restrictions. Imee and Steven’s ceremony brought in a plethora of traditions that were rich with significance: An acoustic guitarist gave a live performance, a children’s parade came through, and acknowledgement was given to the Duwamish Tribe for the land. Rings were carried by Imee and Steven’s dog and then, with the help of Steven’s son, passed around to be blessed by the guests. The ceremony also highlighted photos of the couple’s parents, who couldn’t attend, and all enjoyed a special surprise of Japanese taiko drumming from the nearby Japanese Garden. A picnic was then held in a meadow, where guests feasted on pastries and sparkling cider. For the reception, Imee and Steven chose the Mountaineering Club, atop the Graduate Seattle hotel, for its views of both the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges, as well as Lake Washington, Lake Union and downtown Seattle. That building was also where the two had their first date, in the District Lounge, which once was housed in its basement.

Bridal Attire: GRACE LOVES LACE (dress; @grace_loves_lace), SEATTLE WEDDING DRESS CARE (alterations; @seattle_wds)

Cake and Desserts: THE SWEETSIDE (cake; @thesweetsideseattle), RAISED DOUGHNUTS AND CAKES (doughnuts; @raiseddoughnut sandcakes) Catering, DJ, Rentals, Venue: MOUNTAINEERING

CLUB (@themountaineeringclub) Décor and Rentals: LOVE BLOOMS (@lovebloomsweddings) Favors: ETSY (Turkish towel picnic blankets; @etsy), TARGET (picnic totes; @target), LUNA BAZAAR (parasols; @lunabazaar) Florals: APRIL SHOWERS (bridal bouquet; @aprilshowersseattle), LOVE BLOOMS (reception/ cake florals; @lovebloomsweddings) Groom’s Attire: NORDSTROM (@nordstrom) Hair and Makeup: JO.Z BEAUTY AND WELLNESS (@jozbeautyandwellness) Music: ZACH SHAW (acoustic ceremony music) Officiant: RONALD BOY Paper Goods: MINTED (invitations; @mintedweddings), LAURA GILBERT DESIGN (programs; lgdesign.biz) Photography: STEVEN ZHANG

PHOTOGRAPHY (@stevenyzhang) Picnic Design: QUE EVENT DESIGN (@queeventdesigns)

Willows Lodge is situated adjacent to the Sammamish River on five exquisitely landscaped acres in the heart of Woodinville's picturesque wine country. With a variety of cozy indoor and unique outdoor settings, Willows Lodge offers a beautiful and romantic venue that stays with people forever.