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about us Wedventure Magazine is all about those wild at heart couples. The couples, like you, that spend their Saturdays hiking high into sharp pine forests and their nights star-hunting in the desert. For those whose native language is wanderlust and the only rule is to break all the rules. It takes a village to weave together a magical and meaningful wedding day that reflects your personal experiences and passions. And selecting the right vendors for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration can fray nerves and open the floodgates to an ugly cry or two. This is especially true during a pandemic. We know it has been a very long and confusing year while navigating new rules and restrictions trying to celebrate love safely. Our promise is to continue to do what we can to spotlight the resources you need to plan your big day in a way that is helpful considering these difficult times. Whether that is with a micro wedding saying urban nuptials amongst the glamour and grit of old industrial buildings, or an adventurous elopement exchanging vows out in Mother Nature herself, or while planning your huge wedding celebration for 2021 or beyond. One of the things we love most about the work we do at Wedventure is the advice we hear from talented people in the wedding industry. They’ve seen it all and thrive on making your wedding day as enchanting as possible. So when they speak, we listen and then share it all with you amongst the pages of our magazine. We know there is nothing is like a printed copy of Wedventure. But we hope that the near 300 pages of PNW wedding inspiration to follow this letter will help bring some joy and fun back into your wedding planning. We love sharing epic “I Do” moments and are learning right along with you what that now looks like as we take on this new direction in these uncertain times. Thank you all for your support, especially during the last few months. Be well and be safe. -Cali Clement, Editor + Creative
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Photographer: Sav Brown Photography, @savbrownphotography, savbrown.co Planning + Design + Florals: WILDY IN LOVE, @wildlyinlove__, wildlyinlove.co Gown: Off White Bride, @offwhitebride, offwhitebride.com | Hair + Makeup: Makeup by Katina, @makeupby_katina + @bridalbycaitlin, makeupbykatina.com Rentals: Diamond Event and Tent, @diamondeventandtent, diamondevent.com Alpine Event Co., @alpineevent.co, alpineevent.co | Evergreen Ivy, @evergreenivy, evergreenandivy.com | Stationery: Wonderland Invites, @wonderland_invites, wonderlandinvites.com | Couple: Kellyn Trimble, @kellyntrimble + BJ Trimble, @bjtrimble | see more on page 10
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CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS: Alice + Moss, Ashley Masters, Beginning & End
Photography, By Colette Photo, Candice Jean Photos, Denise + Bryan Photography, Ely Roberts, Emily Keeney, Erica Kait Creative, Heather Carrillo, Hey It's Zotti, Imago Dei Photography, Iron & Rye, Jaime Denise, Jenny Collen, Jon Taylor Sweet, J.P. Lord Photography, Katie Ann, Kristin Webb, Love Looks Like Photography, Maija Karin, Misty C Photography, MJ Photography, Monique Serra, Noelle Johnson, Purple Fern Photography, Riley Jean Photo Co., Samantha Starns, Hiker, Yelena Tsioma CONTRIBUTING WRITERS:
Catrina Gregory, Kalena Kendell, Maisie Smith, and Nina Lary
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Sarah Anne, Sarah Lynn, Sav Brown, Sunnie Heers, T3 Photography, The Hitched
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Photographer: Ely Roberts, @elyseyes, www.elyroberts.com
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most important thing — even if the flowers weren’t what you envisioned, or the location changed, or your guest count is small," says Sydney Herring, owner, planner and designer of WILDLY IN LOVE. Sydney continues, “I still have a few 2020 dates available for intimate weddings and elopements! 2021 is booking up quicker than expected due to COVID and 2020 weddings being postponed. However, please reach out, even if your chosen date is happening soon. Things are always changing, including dates, and I would love to help as many couples as possible! If there is one thing I want you to know, it's that I am a huge supporter of getting married this year, whether that’s an intimate celebration or eloping and then having a big celebration on your first anniversary! Even couples who initially really wanted a huge wedding celebration are finding they love the more intimate setting with their closest people. Personally, I would elope this year and have a huge dance party next year!" What Sydney loves most about her job is using her creativity, attention to detail, and passion for adventure to plan one of the most memorable days of your life. Elopements with WILDLY IN LOVE start at $2,800 and intimate weddings start at $3,800 — excluding travel fees for both. She is based out of Washington, D.C., but loves to travel worldwide.
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The Bride:
When selecting Tory’s look, we wanted to call attention to her strong sense of independence by choosing statement accessories like wood earrings, a silk scarf, and a braided ponytail. We also highlighted her passion for healthy movement with a simple, sleek, open-back dress by designer A La Robe. We were excited to work with The Dress Theory in Seattle to find a gown that emphasized her form and draped with ease.
Their Day:
The couple shared sweet words of gratitude and lots of laughs under the fragrant boughs of the madrone tree. They shared stories of their “Jim and Pam” style of love, their love of their baby boy, and their mutual pride in each other’s growth. A lifelong commitment to love was present throughout their ceremony, and the day began to disappear quicker than
anyone would have liked. After their ceremony, we whisked the couple away for portraits on the golden bluffs overlooking the Puget Sound. While Tory and Brady ran around the hills with Ashley from Beginning and End Photography, Sally deconstructed the ceremony site and transformed them into the second set of florals to travel to the beach. After some intimate portraits at the bluffs, the couple danced as the sun disappeared behind the coastline. We played their song, “Can’t Help Falling In Love” by Haley Reinhart, as they danced barefoot on the pebbled sand and exchanged happy tears. We were all sad for the day to end and could not share enough hugs before parting ways. Our elopement team was honored to play a small part in this couple’s epic story and look forward to being lifelong friends.
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Photographer: Ely Roberts, @elyseyes, www.elyroberts.com | Videographer: Mike Hiatt Media, @mikehiattmedia, www.mikehiattmedia.com Officiant: Amanda Claire & Company, @amandaclaireandcompany, www.amandaclaireandcompany.com | Florals: Hey You Flowers, @heyyouflowers, www.heyyouflowers.com | Dress Designer: Eddy K, @eddyk_bridal, www.eddyk.com/wedding-dresses-eddyk Dress Shop: The Dress Bridal Boutique, @thedressbridal_sc, www.thedressbridalsc.com | Earrings: Wedding Belles, www.weddingbellesbridalsalon.com | Boots: Hers: Oboz from REI; His: Columbia | Menswear: SuitSupply, @suitsupply, www.suitsupply.com | Couple: Katie + Alex
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To complement ROOST’s views and build off the romantic local harvest theme, we incorporated hand-built tables and curated stone vessels for the centerpieces. The jewelry was designed by a custom jewelry designer and gemologist using repurposed stones. The guest wedding favors and the groom’s cufflinks were made by a concrete designer and jeweler. Farm fresh florals, corner market veggies, and live chickens added the finishing touches. It was magical in every way. Even the bees stopped by the table to partake!
a brilliant way of taking heirloom jewelry and giving it new life.
About Ann Elizabeth Jewelry:
About Rustique Rentals & Event Design:
Whether you are looking for new rings or repurposing family heirlooms, there are custom jewelers that can do either. Owner Ann, of Ann Elizabeth Jewelry, has such a passion for her craft and has
About ROOST:
The ROOST, a gorgeous new venue in
Idaho, opens the Spring of 2021. The acreage is quaint, intimate, visual, and filled with abundant options for any couple’s special day. Weddings start at $4,200. Wedding Season for them is May through October. Like most venues, The ROOST requires that all weddings obtain special event insurance.
Rustique offers vintage and custom-made furniture rentals for weddings and events. This includes the farm tables, benches, and the vintage lounge furniture provided for this shoot.
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We are part of the wedding industry because our passion lies deep in cultivating joy, love, and celebration. Our hearts go out to all of our couples whose weddings have been impacted this year. As small business owners, navigating uncharted waters while trying to support our couples has been challenging. But we are determined to create joy in the midst. These are the words from a kind, giving, and remarkable group of wedding pros that teamed up to gift one engaged couple a full elopement package. They wanted this couple to experience some wedding joy after their original wedding plans were impacted by COVID-19.
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The Emmy Dress in Sequin by Sweet Caroline: The Emmy dress for the minimalist bride who still
wants to make a statement. This simple, chic design offers endless wedding day options! The high slit and low neckline offer a subtle sexiness, while the lace-up back adds an edge of interest. It is made luxe sequin fabric, and is fully lined in a silky charmeuse. Emmy comes in nine gorgeous colors and costs $1,300.
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An authentic wedding shares bits and pieces of the couple, uniquely representing their love, values, and interests. For this romantic, woodsy styled shoot, we chose modern yet timeless and romantic elements. This day took place in a gorgeous Pacific Northwest forest at a recently remodeled A-frame cabin encompassing the ultimate romantic PNW-forest elopement. Every element of this styled shoot fell together organically, as if each candle and floral were meant to sit side by side. Each detail was intentionally designed, planned, and coordinated by Brooke Morgan from Beyond the Date Event Co., and every intimate moment captured by Katie Hernandez of Katie Ann Photography.
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REAL MICRO-WEDDING - MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK, WASHINGTON
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Valley of Fire State Park is world-renowned for its 40,000 acres of bright red Aztec sandstone outcrops nestled in gray and tan limestone. Valley of Fire State Park contains ancient, petrified trees and petroglyphs dating back more than 2,000 years. The park is open daily from sunrise to sunset 365 days per year. "We basically had Valley of Fire all to ourselves. Lita and Jean-Christophe love nature and wanted it to be the focus of their wedding. Lita seized the day to be carefree and took her shoes off to run through the sand in her dress. After their sunset ceremony, we drove their convertible up and down the road through the red rocks capturing amazing images. Lita and Jean-Christophe were so down to earth, and the day was so much fun," said Colorado-based Wedding Photographer, Sunnie Heers, about the day.
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earthy colors. Weddings with Sunnie start at $3000 and come with 8-10 hours of photography coverage. Elopement packages start at $1000 but must have fewer than 15 guests in attendance.
Wedventure Tip:
One of the questions we hear a lot from couples is how many hours of photography coverage is enough?
Since this is most likely your first wedding, you probably have no idea what you will need. You will want to be sure that all the important moments are covered but may not want to have the entire evening on the dance floor covered, for example. Eight hours is the most often chosen photography package. It typically covers your getting ready and first look photos, your ceremony and reception (even if they are in different locations), and dance floor shots. However, if you have a gap of time between the end of your ceremony and your reception, want a receiving line/table, or are hosting two ceremonies, we recommend a 10-hour package.
About Flora Pop: The goal of a Flora Pop wedding is to create an unforgettable, stress-free experience on your wedding day, with a focus on simple and elegant aesthetics. From the desert landscape, national parks, to city streets or rooftops — Flora Pop will host your ceremony wherever you envision it. While Flora Pop is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, they all over the U.S. and abroad!
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The Elopement Creatives:
Photographer: Sunnie Heers, @sunnieheers, www.sunnieheers.com | Gown: BHLDN, @bhldn, www.bhldn.com | Videographer: Madison Rhoton Video, @madstuhh, www.madisonrhotonvideo.com | Hair + Makeup: Paper Bag Beauty, @paperbagbeauty, www.paperbagbeauty.co Florals: Roots Flowers & Events, @girlluvsflowers, www.rootsflowersandevents.com | Officiant: Flora Pop Shop, @florapopshop, www.florapop.com | Couple: Lita + Jean Khristophe
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