3 Things Most Wedding Officiants Won’t Tell You, by Seattle Officiant Annemarie Juhlian
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Darlings! We are smack in the middle of a 2023 wedding season here in the Seattle & Puget ...
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Spring 2023, Seattle Area Weddings. Annemarie Juhlian, Seattle Officiant – What To Know…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Happy almost Spring! So many loving couples are looking forward to their wedding during 2023. Gratefully, the mask ...
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Interviewing & Selecting Your Wedding Officiant Can Be A Weird Thing. I Get It.
By Annemarie Juhlian |
I fully get that seeking out an Officiant for your wedding ceremony - someone you don't know - ...
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Seattle & Puget Sound Weddings, 2023. Ramblings From A Grateful Wedding Officiant…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
I'm sitting here at my desk. It's crazy cold outside. It's icy, rainy and gosh knows what else. ...
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The Joys, Adventures & Challenges of Our 2022 Wedding Season, Reflections from the Wedding Officiant Side…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
I am sitting here on the side of my bed, in a hotel room in Oregon, finishing up ...
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‘Best Of 2022’ – Seattle Bride Magazine, Best Officiant.
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Over the years, it's been my happiness and a privilege to be recognized by my peers and couples ...
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My Personal Thoughts on the Seattle/Puget Sound Area Wedding Season – Spring/Summer 2022
By Annemarie Juhlian |
It's a Monday after a lovely and successful wedding weekend. I'm in my office, three of our elder ...
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Planning Your 2022 Wedding Ceremony. 3 Things I Know For Sure, from Seattle Wedding Officiant Annemarie Juhlian
By Annemarie Juhlian |
It's been a crazy couple of years. Nothing is the same in the world of weddings, and everything ...
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Wedding Season 2022: The Crazy of the Past 2 years, the Anticipation of Ever Present Love…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
2020 was one hell of a year. 2021 was one hell of a year. And LOVE wins. Covid-19 ...
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A Beautiful Couple, a Beautiful August 2021 Wedding, at Novelty Hill Januik Winery, Woodinville…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
It's always my happiness to leave a wedding ceremony with a happy feeling in my heart, knowing our ...
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A Beautiful Summer of Seattle Area Weddings, 2021: What Works For Couples, What Doesn’t…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
It's August 9th, and I'm feeling tired on this early Monday morning. After the intensity of the last ...
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Figuring It All Out: A Summer of Seattle Weddings, As We Come Out Of The Pandemic…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
It's weird. This wedding time, this 2021 Pacific Northwest wedding season. Not weird in a bad sense. ...
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Planning Your Seattle Area Wedding Ceremony for Summer and Fall, 2021…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
This has been a crazy time for sure. As I write this on May 5, 2021, the Governor's ...
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Spring 2021 Is Almost Here. Seattle Wedding, Wedding, Wedding…What?
By Annemarie Juhlian |
It's been such a topsy turvy time for an engaged couple during this crazy pandemic. I spent a ...
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The Seattle & Puget Sound Wedding World, 2021. Welcome to Love, Welcome to Crazy…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
I am so, so happy to welcome 2021. Welcome, Darlings! If you are one of my couples during ...
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Covid-19 Sucks, Love RULES! Looking Ahead To Seattle Area Weddings, 2021: What To Know, What To Ponder.
By Annemarie Juhlian |
As I sit here at my desk, and probably much like you, I feel uncertain about 2021. Most ...
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Weird. Weird. Weird. And LOVE Wins! A Story of Seattle Weddings, In The Time Of Covid-19, With Seattle Wedding Officiant Annemarie Juhlian
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Mask up, Washington! Mask up, Weddings! There is no wedding playbook for this time, 2020. I spent the ...
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So Seattle Wedding Weird, So Wedding Covid-19 Crazy. Getting Beyond a Wedding Postponement or Cancellation…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
I've spent a lot of my time, over the past 4 months, working with couples to postpone their ...
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How to Get Married & Plan An Intimate Wedding Ceremony, During Phase 2, in Snohomish, Pierce, Thurston, Kitsap Counties and Phase 1.5, King County…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
June 8, 2020 Okay, Darlings! Per the Governor's Guidance for Phase 2 (Snohomish, Pierce and Thurston Counties, to ...
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How To Get Married in Seattle/Tacoma, Washington State, during Covid 19, Coronavirus, with Wedding Officiant Annemarie Juhlian
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Okay, here's the deal on how to get married during this time of Covid 19 in Seattle, Tacoma, ...
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Getting Married in Seattle During Coronavirus (Covid 19). What You Need To Know, How to Plan Your For Your Wedding…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Darlings, There is a crazy time, for sure. It's now April 19th and we've been in this unprecedented ...
Read More A Personal Note, Covid 19 and Seattle Area Weddings, from Officiant Annemarie Juhlian…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Darling Couple, This is indeed crazy time. My heart is with my couples who are either cancelling their ...
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Laughter. So Good, So Right and When Well Done, It Creates Good Feels and Memories…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
I love laughter within a wedding ceremony. Not weird laughter. Not laughter that comes from, 'what the hell ...
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My Beautiful Couples for 2020. As a Wedding Officiant, Here Is What I Know For Sure…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
This Seattle/Tacoma Wedding Officiant thing is a glorious endeavor. I'm the lucky gal who gets to work with ...
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Seattle Weddings 2019: Musings and Random Thoughts From The Wedding Road…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
It's near the end of August and I awoke this morning, here at our Wigglebutt Farm (a sanctuary ...
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Madison and Max, The Sweetest of ‘I Do’s,’ at Swiftwater Cellars in Cle Elum, June, 2019
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Madison and Max have the sweetest story about how they met. Let me paint you a 'word picture.' ...
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Real, Inspired and Modern Seattle Wedding Ceremony: What I ‘Remember’ From My Wonderful Couples, May Surprise You!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
It's been a lovely whirlwind of details, gentle chaos and inspiring couples over these past 2 months. After ...
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Hello, Annemarie? Remember me? It’s Nezam. A Sweet & Intimate Wedding at Seattle’s Space Needle…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Weddings come in all shapes and sizes. I was sitting at my desk one day last month, when ...
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And So, This Is What Happens When An ‘Engagement Party’ Turns Into A Surprise Wedding Ceremony!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
I love everything about Anthony and Christine. I left their wedding ceremony last night, at Tinte Cellars in ...
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Raising the Joy Bar! Megan and Tiffany Wed at Matthews Winery in Woodinville, February 16th
By Annemarie Juhlian |
It was a crazy week before Megan and Tiffany's wedding day! Snow, ice. More snow and ice. You ...
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Most Popular Questions from Couples When Considering Me As Their Wedding Officiant…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Good snowy morning from our Wigglebutt Farm! This is our Sanctuary of older and special needs dogs, who ...
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Your Wedding Ceremony in 2019: Keeping it Fun, Keeping is Real.
By Annemarie Juhlian |
We are sitting at the beginning of a new year. Welcome to 2019! If you are reading this, ...
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Wedding Dog! Wedding Dog! The Power of “Woof!” and Unconditional Love to Sparkle Up Your Wedding Ceremony…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
If you know me, I'm a crazy dog lady. My husband and I work with special needs and/or ...
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A Beautiful Fall Wedding at The Seattle Arboretum on Husky Game Day, With Details!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
When I first met with the wonderful Jim and Stephanie, they did indeed tell me that the Huskies ...
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2 Beautiful Women. An Extravagant and Opulent Garden. An Incredible Wedding Day at The Salish Lodge.
By Annemarie Juhlian |
In this work that I do, I've been to a lot of places. On Saturday afternoon, Wedding Planner ...
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Weddings, Weddings, Weddings! Ramblings and Musing from ‘The Street…”
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Darlings, I'm deep in it! The ups and downs of all things weddings this summer season. Gratefully, a ...
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Seattle Weddings: Each Couple Has A Unique Story and Path to Marriage…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
In this work that I do, I am intensely curiously about what brings two people together to marry. ...
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The Joy of a Seattle Winter Wedding Ceremony & Celebration: Reflections and Ponderings…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
I love the beginning of the year for a wedding ceremony and celebration. The pace of winter offers ...
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The Anticipation Of A New Year: What I Know For Sure About The Crazy World of Weddings…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
I don't much see this work as a job. It's more a vocation to me. After more than ...
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The Curse Of The Wedding Aisle Runner: Burn it, Don’t Buy It…Don’t Consider It! Reasons Why…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
There are many decorative elements I LOVE for a wedding ceremony. Gorgeous décor at the front of a ...
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Annemarie’s Seattle Area Wedding Ceremonies, Summer 2017: Inspiring Moments From The Wedding Road…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Whoosh! July and August 2017. As I sit here in my home office, I’m looking at my wall ...
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Some Of The Best Money You Can Spend On A Wedding Day? A Full Service or Day Of Coordinator…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Some couples are super duper planners and get the rhythm of all things 'wedding. " These smart cookies ...
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June Seattle Weddings 2017: Unique Love Stories. Different & Inspired Paths to the Big Day…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
I just looked at my calendar for the past couple of weeks. And I smile. Am I a ...
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Seattle Weddings 2017 – Celebrating Love, Honoring The Different Paths To Love…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
As I sit here at my desk in my office, I'm about to get all packed up and ...
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Michael and Martina: A Most Beautiful Couple Married at Newcastle Golf Club On A Glorious May Day…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
I thrive when a couple reminds me how honored I am to do this work. Immediately after Michael ...
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Wishing Stephen and Madeline Much “Aloha!” A Beautiful April Wedding at Cedarbrook Lodge…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
You've got to LOVE a couple who starts dating in high school and throughout all of the ups, ...
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Jeff + Cindy: An Early Spring Wedding at Red Barn Studios In Chehalis…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
We may have had crazy wind and no power at Red Barn Studios for rehearsal, but on the ...
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What I Remember From A Wedding…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
It's always curious to me what I remember from a wedding. As I look back on the beautiful ...
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The Very Wonderful Donte + Sara: Joyfully Married Friday Evening At The Lake Union Cafe…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
You've got to LOVE a couple who loves Star Wars and Harry Potter...and who takes great time and ...
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Snow, Wind, Rain and Cold. 3 Seattle Winter Weddings…Beautiful Couples, All With Different Stories…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Nothing was going to keep me from getting three beautiful couples married this weekend, including yesterday - an ...
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Not Your Mother’s Marriage Advice! A Great Piece That Makes You Think and Go “Hmmm…”
By Annemarie Juhlian |
There are a zillion articles out there offering marriage wisdom and counsel. This article is good. It's from ...
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Julie + Briana: We Raised The Roof Off AXIS in Seattle’s Pioneer Square With One of the Best Ceremony Toasts, Ever!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Julie + Briana, sweetly married at AXIS in Pioneer Square on January 14th. I love this photo, taken ...
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Chris + Brandie: A Great Wedding Kick-off For a Wonderful Couple at Cedarbrook Lodge…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Could Saturday evening have been any better? Two loving people, with a fabulous football themed wedding, were beautifully ...
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Angela + Frank: A Holiday Wedding at Seattle’s Beautiful Arctic Club Hotel…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
I appreciate a couple who has their priorities in order. I know, this sounds most likely a bit ...
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So Grateful To Have Been Home With April Rose This Weekend…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
I didn't have a wedding this past weekend. And the timing could not have been better. You ...
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Joanna + Mark: Just The Most Beautiful Lifetime Moment at Hilltop on Bainbridge Island…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
There are moments in life where you stop, look and say to yourself, 'I want to take all ...
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Wedding Dog, Odin, Did Good! Celebrating Daniel and Rachel at The Salish Lodge…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Moments before Rachel walked down the aisle, she was with her wedding party and family. And I found ...
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John + Jaime: A Glorious Day at Kiana Lodge, Celebrating Two Loving People Who Really Get It…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Marriage is a crazy affair. It's over-the-top joy. It's chaotic and messy. It's about learning, growth, stretching and ...
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John + Elizabeth: On To Their Honeymoon After Hosting A Lovely Wedding At Seattle’s Mayflower Park Hotel…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
In the moments before they walked down the aisle together at the Mayflower Hotel in downtown Seattle, I ...
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Nicole + Kimball: Two Loving and Inspiring Sweethearts With The Most Fabulous Wedding Party!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
I've been around a lot of wedding parties ~ some big, some small. Some traditional and quiet. And ...
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Diana + Tim at The Monte Cristo Ballroom in Everett: With Some of the Happiest Family and Friends Ever…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Most often before I begin a wedding ceremony, I walk to the front of the room. I thank ...
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Lacee + Bryce: Just the Best Couple, A Very Warm Wedding Day = LOVE.
By Annemarie Juhlian |
I drove away from Lacee and Bryce's wedding ceremony, on a very hot day in August, thinking to ...
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Clint and Josalyn at Seattle’s Melrose Market: A Loving Stairwell Moment and So Much More…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
I have this really sweet memory of Clint and Josalyn's Seattle wedding day. Because of special logistics at their ...
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They Did What We Did! Much Happiness to Carolyn and John, Married at Seattle’s Volunteer Park…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Years ago, my husband, Greg and I, were married in a tiny ceremony for "2" at his ...
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Jason + Laura at Seattle’s Golden Gardens Park: Lots of Personal and Sweet Touches…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
As I was writing Jason and Laura's wedding ceremony, I was touched by the amount of personal time ...
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Sweetly Married at the Lovely DeLille Cellars in Woodinville: David and Misao
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Kindness. When it comes to a wedding day, such a lifetime experience is made that much sweeter when ...
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Sam and David: Married on the 4th of July at the Glorious Kiana Lodge…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
If there ever was a couple meant to love and marry, it's Sam and David. And it was ...
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Tidbits of Wisdom and Memories from Wonderful Summer 2016 Weddings…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
My husband and I love dogs. Cancel that. We adore dogs. In our time together, we have rescued ...
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GREAT JOY! Helen + Martin Marry At The Lovely Alderbrook Resort…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
When I received this marvelous photo from Photographer Jennygg, I just smiled. BIG! It was happiness for me ...
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Daniel + Zoe: A Field Of Lavender and a Beautiful Wedding Day!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
There is a hidden gem in Woodinville, a field of abundant lavender that is hidden from the eye ...
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From Iceland To Seattle With Love! Celebrating Elizabeth and Gerald at Lord Hill Farms…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Elizabeth + Gerald. From different States, they unexpectedly met in Iceland while on separate adventure trips. After ...
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A Group Photo for a Fabulous Couple and Their Family and Friends…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
I love everything about Kiana Lodge in Poulsbo for a wedding. Everything. And life is always better ...
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Blake + Anastasia: A Country Wedding at the Lovely Pine River Ranch in Leavenworth…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Sometimes a girl just needs a mid-summer wedding road trip! My excuse was Blake and Anastasia's wedding at ...
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Russell + Nicole: Sweetly Married At Roche Harbor…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
It was happiness for me to take a Kenmore Air seaplane out of Lake Union on July 9th ...
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Your Seattle Wedding Day: Create a Day Around What Is Truly Important…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
I'm at home after a big Fourth of July wedding weekend. I'm tired and I'm happy. Lovely couples ...
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The Beautiful Wedding of Chad + Alex: Sweetly Married At The Woodmark Hotel In Kirkland…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
It was great happiness for me to be a part of Chad and Alex’s wedding ceremony on May ...
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When It Is Killer Hot Outside For A Seattle Wedding Ceremony, Let’s Talk About Shade…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
As I write this, it's warm outside on this Tuesday morning here in Seattle. And over this past ...
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Brenda and Cosdyn’s Wedding Day At The Salish Lodge…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
I was with Brenda and her lovely ladies just before she walked down the aisle to marry her ...
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A Seattle Home Wedding: A Happy Trend For Couples…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Susan and Richard totally got things right on their wedding day. They were married at their home in ...
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Real Seattle Weddings: Smart Ceremony Tips from Wonderful Couples
By Annemarie Juhlian |
I'm often asked, 'what do you most remember from a wedding ceremony?' As I look back over the ...
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Mikey, Sam and Sally: The Sweetest Wedding At The Salish Lodge
By Annemarie Juhlian |
There are moments around this wonderful and crazy work that I do that deeply touch my heart. There ...
Read More Your Seattle Summer Wedding: Tips To Avoid Puget Sound Traffic & Timing Wedding Day Snafus!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
If you are planning a summer wedding in Seattle, be "traffic savvy" to avoid traffic and/or timing issues ...
Read More The Freaked Out Bride: Navigating A Tsunami of Life Change with Smarts and Grace..
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Freaked out. This is how a bride of any age may feel on the way to a wedding ...
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Mark and Jereme Wed At The Salish Lodge…the Best Dove Release Ever!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Look at these wonderful faces! Two very loving, gracious and inspiring men, were married at The Salish Lodge ...
Read More Seattle Wedding Planning: Crafting and Designing Your Memorable Northwest Wedding Day…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
You are planning your 2016 Seattle wedding ceremony and celebration! As an excited and enthusiastic engaged couple, you have ...
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Seattle Holiday Weddings 2015: What I Remember…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Traditionally, Christmas week is quiet for weddings in Seattle. In Seattle this year (I've heard this from wedding ...
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Chris and Kelsey: Raindrops, Lake Union Vistas & Sweet Ceremony Moments on Seattle’s MV Skansonia…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
I loved every moment of working with Chris and Kelsey. This gracious, fun-loving and very devoted couple was ...
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Wedding Dog Buster: A Handsome Little Dude Who Sparkled Up Michael and Donna’s Wedding Ceremony…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
I'm one of those "dog people." If I see a dog on the street or at a park, ...
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Darroch + Julia: I Have Known This Beautiful Bride Since She Was Knee High!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
It is such extra happiness for me to share in the wedding day of someone I know well ...
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A Beautiful Fall Wedding for Chad and Amanda at Everett’s Monte Cristo Ballroom
By Annemarie Juhlian |
When I arrived last night to officiate Chad and Amanda's wedding ceremony, I was first so very taken ...
Read More An Officiant’s Reflection on a Seattle Wedding. In Jail.
By Annemarie Juhlian |
I received the most precious thank you note. From a bride named Andrea. Months ago, she was married ...
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What Do I Remember From A Wedding Ceremony? You May Be Surprised To Learn This…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
I always tell my couples the same thing, over and over again: "Trust me on this, it will ...
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Wedding Cancelled: “Annemarie, The Wedding Is Off…”
By Annemarie Juhlian |
I was in the Bainbridge Island ferry line last week on my way to rehearsal for Steve and ...
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“I Wish I Had Done This On My Wedding Day…”
By Annemarie Juhlian |
A bride recently asked me, "what are some things couples do on their wedding day that you wish ...
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Windpalooza 2015: A Crazy and Memorable Wedding Weekend…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
The 29th has always been my favorite number. And August 29th and August 30th didn't disappoint as two ...
Read More A Wedding Ceremony Celebrating Recovery? Yes, Two Beautiful Wedding Ceremonies Over a Seattle Weekend…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Yes, it may be unusual to recognize and/or celebrate recovery from an addiction during a wedding ceremony. Remarkably, ...
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A Glorious Summer Ferry Wedding from Seattle to Bainbridge Island for Mark and Lorena…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
During this time of year, I invest a lot of heart and energy into very personal and robust ...
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Beautiful Summer Weddings 2015. Inspiring and Devoted Couples Celebrating Fierce Love…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
The crazy hot of this Seattle summer is something we all didn't count on when planning an outdoor ...
Read More Crazy Roads. Summer Traffic. Road & Bridge Closures = Serious Wedding Day Timeline
By Annemarie Juhlian |
It has already started. The closures on I-90. The bridge closures on 520. The closures of the Viaduct ...
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What Is Big Is Really Small. What Is Small Is Really Big.
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Jeremy + Chontelle. On Saturday evening, after months of planning from Illinois, this beautiful and very sweet couple ...
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A Group Photo Immediately After A Wedding Ceremony – Just Do It!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Depending on the venue and couple, one of the most wonderful and immediate "after ceremony" treats is a ...
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Dee Dee and Jim’s Elegant Wedding Day At Swiftwater Cellars in Cle Elum…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Look at this gorgeous smile! Look at this beautiful lady! I snapped this photo of Dee Dee just ...
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Hally and Lou: Two Beautiful Ladies Marry at The Salish Lodge in Snoqualmie…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
I remember the first time I met Hally and Lou last year. These two young women were taking ...
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The Half-Hour Effect: Building In “Fudge Time” For An Elegant Start To Your Wedding Ceremony…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
I am one of those people who is almost always on time, if not early. AND when it ...
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Trafficpalooza. An Officiant Heart Attack Waiting To Happen…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Let me preface this by saying that in my years of doing this wonderful work, I have never been ...
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Wedding Rockstar! Willie’s Big Surprise For Tracie…a Surprise Wedding!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
When I got a call from Willie, I immediately liked him. You've got to like and admire a romantic and ...
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Luther and Julie’s Beautiful Wedding Day at The Sanctuary At Admiral, West Seattle…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
I love Luther's big smile, his great devotion to Julie and the way he looked at his bride while they ...
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Ben and Caitlin: A Sweet Ceremony & Celebration at Palisade Restaurant in Seattle…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Ben + Caitlin. When I first met Ben and Caitlin, they were clear with me: they wanted their ...
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Unique & Memorable Wedding Ceremony Touches By Seattle Couples…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Yesterday, Jo and Tracy (featured in photo) were married at the Great Hall at Greenlake, surrounded by 100+ ...
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13 Flower Girls: A Pack of Petal Power at Ryan and Nina’s Wedding Ceremony…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
13. Yes, 13 flower girls. And they had a coach! It was such happy and joy for me to ...
Read More Woof! Best Tips For Including Your Beloved Dog in Your Wedding Ceremony & Day!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Woof! If you are an engaged couple and totally adore your dog, chances are you would love to ...
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A Very Fun, Elegant and “We’re Doing It Our Way” Wedding Day for Don and Kristen in West Seattle…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Don + Kristen. They were married in an easy, elegant and reverent ceremony on one very windy February ...
Read More Best Tips For Writing Your Wedding Vows: Elegant, Easy and “Yours…”
By Annemarie Juhlian |
You're getting married! AND it is time to design, craft and write your wedding vows. Writing your wedding vows gives ...
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A Romantic and Elegant Wedding Ceremony for Chris and Olesya at Port Ludlow Resort…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Chris + Olesya. Chris thought he was solely meeting Olesya to discuss a medical situation, as a favor ...
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A Perfect Wedding Ceremony Kiss: 4 Sweet Tips For An Outstanding & Memorable Smooch!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
A wedding ceremony most often concludes with a sweet kiss! A fantastic and memorable kiss to top off ...
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Happy Memories From This Holiday Season of Tiny and Last Minute Weddings in Seattle…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Happy New Year! It has been a happy pleasure for me to share in tiny weddings and "last minute ...
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Holiday Weddings 2014: Tie A Bow Around It By Getting So Very Married!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Each year, just before Christmas day, it is always fun to share in a wedding that is extra ...
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Quiet Time. Breathe, Enjoy, Remember…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
After the hustle and bustle of a full and wonderful wedding year, I move into December in a ...
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Married! Christopher and Jeff at Seattle’s Mayflower Park Hotel: Some Things Are Meant To Be…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Christopher + Jeff. 2 guys truly meant to be. Christopher and Jeff met in 7th grade. In their ...
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Thinking About A Wedding Favor For Your Guests? Ponder This Street Smart View From Lots of Wedding…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Simply put, I have a love/hate relationship with wedding favors. As a Wedding Officiant, this really isn't my business ...
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I Want To Clone Steve: You’ve Gotta Love A Guy Who Adores His Gal…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Last Saturday evening at Canlis Restaurant in Seattle, a sweet guy surprised his beautiful gal with a renewal of ...
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Wedding Ceremony Locations in Seattle: Fun Places For a Small and Intimate Wedding Ceremony!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Being married in Seattle, Washington? If your wedding is small and intimate in size, the greater Puget Sound ...
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The 2014 Fall Wedding Season in Seattle: What I Know For Sure…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
I love Fall. It is my favorite season. As I look back over these first days of Fall, I ...
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In Celebration of The Tiny & Intimate Wedding Ceremony: John & Marnie’s Big Day At The Salish Lodge…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Just like couples, wedding ceremonies come in all shapes and sizes. Truly, there is no right. And there ...
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Amelia’s Mommy & Daddy Get Married! A Lovely Wedding in Tacoma, Celebrating a Beautiful Family…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
The sun came out for Amelia's big day! Oh, it was Casey and Dayna's big day, too! It ...
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On Their 25th Anniversary and After a “Start Of Wedding Ceremony” Surprise, Cindy and Sandra Say “I Do!”
By Annemarie Juhlian |
You've got to love two fabulous ladies who know how to truly have fun and a good time! ...
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Steve + Leesa: Years In The Making and “Finally” So Elegantly Hitched at Alderbrook Resort.
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Steve + Leesa. Simply put, so much darn fun! This beautiful couple traveled up from Oregon with Leesa's ...
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You Know What My Happiness Is? A Kind, Gracious and Appreciative Loving Couple. Truly.
By Annemarie Juhlian |
My heart was in such a happy place as I made the drive to the Salish Lodge last ...
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“That Was So Much Fun!” That’s Right, Let’s Toss Out the Boring, “Blah, Blah, Blah” Seattle Wedding Ceremony…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
I followed David and Britney back to the guest house at their venue, The Farm Kitchen, and as ...
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Your Seattle Wedding: 5 Unique Ideas For Your Memorable Northwest Wedding Day…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
You are planning your wedding in Seattle, Washington! As an excited and enthusiastic engaged couple, you have a ...
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August Is The “New June” For A Wedding in Seattle! Celebrating The Fierce Love Of Beautiful Couples…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Awhile back, June was "the month" for a bride and groom. Well, things have changed over these past ...
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Becca + George: A Beautiful, Poignant and Fun-Loving Celebration at The Foundry in Seattle…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Becca + George. I remember when Becca first called me last December to discuss the possibility of officiating her ...
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Casey + Dayna + Sweet Amelia. A Beautiful Wedding Ceremony in Tacoma For a Beautiful Couple and Their Family…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Casey + Dayna. Last Saturday at high Noon, this beautiful couple exchanged vows in the beautiful Pagoda at one ...
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A Tapestry of Love: On The Beach – Hindu & Interfaith – Overlooking Hood Canal – Lakeside – and An Elopement!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
The Summer of 2014. As I look back over the last week, I marvel at the diverse couples ...
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2 Beautiful Ladies. A Happy Officiant, an Awesome Photographer & Film Crew. Carla and Karen = You Are So Very Married!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Carla + Karen. These two women created and designed a wedding day, celebration and week in Seattle to ...
Read More Your Wedding “Smooch.” 4 Sweet Tips For an Outstanding and Memorable Ceremony Kiss!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Every wedding ceremony ends with a sweet kiss. A fantastic and memorable kiss to top off a sweet ...
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Summertime Weddings Are Here. There. And Everywhere. What I Know For Sure…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
What I know for sure? There is no right way to have a wedding. Or wrong way to ...
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How to Apply and Obtain A Valid Marriage License from Seattle, King County…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
To be married in Washington State, you need a valid Washington State marriage license. Whether you are being married in ...
Read More Seattle Wedding Ceremony Locations: Waterfront/Views For Your Happy Wedding Day!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
There isn't a more beautiful city for a waterfront or waterside wedding ceremony than Seattle, Washington. If you ...
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3 Beautiful Couples. 3 Inspiring Paths. 3 Very Different Ceremonies.
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Over this past weekend, I had the happy pleasure of getting 3 beautiful couples so very hitched! As ...
Read More What Really Matters on a Seattle Wedding Day? How About Getting Married and Doing It Your Way…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
A wedding day is an important "defining moment" for a couple. It creates a moment in time to ...
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18 Fabulous & Affordable Seattle Wedding Ceremony Locations, Places & Venues
By Annemarie Juhlian |
You are being married in Seattle, Washington! Here is a short list of 18 fun and memorable locations ...
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A Surprise Pre-Wedding Visit at Home From Vice-President Joe Biden for Steve and Jane!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
You've got to love a Groom-to-Be who gets the surprise of his life, a few days before his ...
Read More Boom! 4 Ways to Blow up or Mess Up Your Seattle Wedding Ceremony…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
It's not every day that you plan a wedding ceremony in our beautiful city of Seattle and/or Puget ...
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Garrett + Lisa: They “Circled Each Other” For 10 Years and Finally Met…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
You've got to LOVE a couple who CRACKLES! Yes, this is what Garrett and Lisa playfully refer to ...
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Get Married in Seattle And Honeymoon on a Cruise To Alaska! Great Tips & Ideas…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
You want to get married in Seattle before you board the ship for your cruise to Alaska! Each ...
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Celebrating Dan & Kim’s Love Story and Their Beautiful Wedding Day at Farestart in Downtown Seattle…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Dan + Kim. This couple met at mid-life, thrown together by two friends at the annual Beat the ...
Read More Seattle Area Wedding Chapels and Churches – 5 Best Venues For a Memorable Wedding Ceremony!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
If you are looking for a beautiful non-denominational church or chapel for your wedding ceremony in the greater ...
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Fred + Tracie. You’ve Got To Love A Beautiful Couple Who Does Everything Right…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
And I don't share this lightly! Everything about Fred and Tracie's wedding day was beautiful. Because it reflected ...
Read More Your Wedding Ceremony “Smoochie!” Go For a Sweet & Perfect “We Are So Married” Kiss!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Every wedding ceremony ends with a sweet kiss! A fantastic and memorable kiss to top off a sweet ...
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From England With Love: Alain & Sara Get Married in Seattle at The Canal…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
The only thing missing from Alain and Sara's wedding was their beloved pooch, Nacho! Nacho was back in ...
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Elope in Seattle: 6 Popular Locations and Places For Your Small And Intimate Wedding Ceremony
By Annemarie Juhlian |
You are getting married! And you want to elope to Seattle, Washington! Whether you live in the Puget ...
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Sharing My Birthday Weekend With 3 Beautiful Couples…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Beautiful couples - 3 of 'em! And best of all, it was such a happy pleasure to share ...
Read More A Seattle Wedding Ceremony Processional – 4 Tips For a Flawless and Memorable Walk Down the Aisle!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Just call me the Rehearsal Queen! Here you go... 1) Put Someone In Charge Or Your Processional: In ...
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Your Seattle Wedding Rehearsal – Best Tips For A Fun & Easy Experience…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Are you days away from your wedding rehearsal? Perhaps your rehearsal is still weeks or months down the ...
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Getting Married At Home: Best Ideas & Easy Tips For Your Beautiful Seattle Wedding Day…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Home weddings are increasingly in favor with engaged couples all over the Puget Sound area. Getting married at ...
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2 Great Guys. One Beautiful and Poignant Wedding Day at Seattle’s Mayflower Park Hotel…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Richard + David. Married on Valentine's Day at the Mayflower Park Hotel in Seattle. These two gentlemen have ...
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Wedding Dog Bella Says “4 Paws Up!” Her Guardians, Nathan and Rosanna, Are So Very Married…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Nathan + Rosanna. Married last night at Seattle's Sorrento Hotel, surrounded by 100+ family and friends and the ...
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Valentine’s Day 2014: Richard & David at the Mayflower Park and Don and Pam at The Willows Lodge. ..
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Valentine's Day 2014. After I married the wonderful Richard and David at the beautiful Mayflower Park Hotel in ...
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Who Gets So Very Married on Super Bowl Sunday in Seattle? Well, Let’s Just Ask Brian and Shawna!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Brian + Shawna. When Brian and Shawna started to plan their '14 wedding last year, they didn't take ...
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Weddings on Woodinville 2014 – Couples, Wedding Pros & More…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Weddings in Woodinville 2014. I was part of the team at Willows Lodge for this sold-out "traveling wedding ...
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A Sweet & Perfect ‘Ceremony Kiss.’ A Few Fast Facts…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Alina + Ethan. This wonderful duo exchanged vows at The Canal in Seattle and as an "end of ceremony flourish," ...
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A Festive & Memorable “End of Ceremony Flourish.” A Page From Brad and Corrinne’s Wedding Ceremony…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Brad + Corrinne. Pure fun. Such love. And on a blustery and chilly Saturday evening at Seattle's ...
Read More Forget Your Wedding For Awhile, Let’s Talk About Your Marriage…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
I did a happy dance when Seattle Bride Magazine recognized me for the work that I do. Over ...
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Good Morning 2014! A Very Sparkly and Elegant New Year’s Eve Wedding for Brian and Tiffany…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Brian+ Tiffany. Married on New Year's Eve, December 31, 2013, aboard Seattle's vintage and historic Skansonia Ferry Boat. ...
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With 2 Pups of Honor, Brenda & Lisa Get Hitched After More Than 10 Years of Loving Relationship!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
It isn't every day that I giggle when I first meet a couple. And giggle I did! You ...
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2 Wedding Ceremonies On One Big Day For Alex and Christina!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
An American wedding ceremony! A Korean wedding ceremony! It was such a pleasure for me to share in ...
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Anna and Lars: Celebrating 4 Beautiful Years of Love, Change and Adventure…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Such a touching and kind note from Anna and Lars, married 4 years ago at Robinswood House in ...
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Little Man Huxley Cruised Down The Aisle in His Big Airplane to Celebrate Mommy and Daddy!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
It was a sweet and poignant moment during John and Theresa's wedding ceremony on Saturday afternoon at Bastyr ...
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Grace, Kindness & Fun! Jeff and Laura’s Beautiful Wedding Day and Weekend At Alderbrook Resort.
By Annemarie Juhlian |
I love so much about Jeff and Laura. Married in September at Alderbrook Resort, Jeff and Laura could write a ...
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What I Know For Sure: Looking Back On An Enormously Beautiful & Profound 2013 “Wedding Year”
By Annemarie Juhlian |
I finished up my 2013 "Wedding Year" on October 20th. I have engagements in Nov & Dec and I ...
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It’s The Little Things Around A Wedding Ceremony That Are Truly The Very Big Things…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
I live with this paradox: What is big is really small. What is small is really big. And ...
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A Parade of Nieces and Nephews Escorted Bride Kami Beautifully Down the Aisle at The Salish Lodge!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Kami adores her nieces and nephews. So, it was hugely important to her that on her wedding day, all ...
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In His 89th Year Of Life, Mark’s Dream to Marry The Love Of His Life Came True…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
In all of his 89 years of life, Mark never thought he would ever marry the love of ...
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“Let’s Just Do This!” Dan + Lan’s Elegant September Wedding at Seattle’s SODO Park!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Dan + Lan. When I arrived at Dan and Lan's SODO PARK venue for their wedding ceremony on ...
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Tristan and Rachel’s Magnificent Wedding Day at Bella Luna Farms in Snohomish
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Meet Tristan and Rachel. This dynamic duo met in a beer line at an Oregon festival! And with ...
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Kat and Rhiana’s Spectacular Wedding Day & Celebration On Board Seattle’s Skansonia Ferry Boat…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Meet Rhiana and Kat. Meet Memphis Red, one of the best canine ring bearers ever! All came beautifully ...
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Pedal Fast, Jerry! Celebrating a Beautiful Love Story With The Gift of Marriage at the Seattle Aquarium…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
He really did. Jerry "picked up" Jackie at the gym! One fine day, about 6 years ago, Jerry ...
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Ashlie & Drake’s Magical Wedding Ceremony on Bainbridge Island: A Singing Goddess, Delightful Dancers and World Class Musicians!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Drake + Ashlie. You know you've got an extraordinary wedding ceremony to look forward to when you receive ...
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Pure Joy. Fierce Love. Celebrating Iris and Jill’s 20 Year Love Story With A Gorgeous Wedding Ceremony…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Truly, a profound moment. A profound experience. Yesterday, it was such a privilege for me to celebrate Iris ...
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Brent & Jessica – Celebrating 10 Years of Loving Relationship & Family With A Beautiful Ceremony at Palisade…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Selfishly, I wish I lived next door to Brent and Jessica! It was such a happy pleasure for ...
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J’aime – From the Beautiful Pont Des Arts Bridge in Paris to the Woodland Park Rose Garden…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
The paradox I live with: what is small is really big - what is big is really small. ...
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A 1000 Person Flash Mob Wedding Proposal – A Sweet & Public Wedding for Tim and Emily at Westlake Park
By Annemarie Juhlian |
You've gotta love a couple who lives by the motto "go BIG or go HOME!" Meet Tim and ...
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In The Presence of Profound & Authentic Love: Bobby and Hilary Get Married At The Salish Lodge
By Annemarie Juhlian |
I marry couples of all shapes, ages and sizes. And on occasion, I get a young couple who ...
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Road Trip to Kalaloch Lodge! From Ohio to The Washington Coast With Love…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
It takes a lot to get me in a car for a 4-hour road trip to a wedding ...
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Court and Kristine: A Beautiful Wedding Day With a Lovely Twist at The Willows Lodge
By Annemarie Juhlian |
It was such a happy joy for me to share in Court and Kristine's wedding day at The ...
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Celebrating A Profound Relationship Journey: Paul & Melissa’s Wedding Ceremony at St. Paul’s Chapel, Port Gamble
By Annemarie Juhlian |
I totally love this photo of Paul and Melissa! I took it from the side as Photographer Brad ...
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Claire and Chuck: You’ve Gotta Love A Couple With Serious Spunk!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
If you know Seattle weddings, you know Lisa Chambers. She is one the most fabulous women I know and an ...
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Row, Row, Row Your Boat! Lindsey & JoyLynn Celebrate A Long Journey With A Beautiful Ceremony On The Water…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
How fun is this photo?! Lindsey + JoyLynn. Married aboard a boat docked in Eagle Harbor at Bainbridge Island ...
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What Is Small Is Really BIG. What Is Big Is Really SMALL.
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Jeremiah + Brittany. Married on April 27th at DeLille Cellars in Woodinville, Washington. I live with and appreciate this ...
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50 Shades of LOVE! John and Heather Marry At The Beautiful Willows Lodge in Woodinville, WA…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
When Photographer Jenny Goldberg-George posted this photo to her blog of John and Heather, my first thought was, ...
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Profound Love. Celebrating Robert & Dennis And Their Momentous Day, April 21, 2013
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Robert + Dennis. From the moment I first met this dynamic duo, I loved everything about these wonderful men. ...
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To Seattle from Bulgaria With Lots of Love! Nik & Jasmina Married at Alderbrook Resort
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Nik + Jasmina! They grew up in Bulgaria. One moved to Canada. The other moved to Washington State. ...
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So Loving Bob & Jim! My “Guys” and Neighbors from Issaquah Highlands Years Ago!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
When Jim opened the door to his hotel suite at the Hotel Vintage Park this past Saturday night, ...
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Joe & Debbie: From Whidbey Island and Vancouver, B.C., With LOVE!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Joe + Debbie. A beautiful couple with huge and compassionate hearts. A beautiful gal from British Columbia and ...
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After15 Years Of Loving Relationship, A Sweet & Intimate Ceremony at Seattle’s Pike Place Market!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
February 20, 2013 at Pike Place Market. Mary-Ann + Dan. 2 teary witnesses. One happy Officiant. A celebration ...
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I Invite You To Meet “Stab” – Steve and Shab’s Most Excellent Wedding Adventure In Downtown Seattle!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Meet "Stab." Otherwise known as Shab and Steve! "Stab" is a compilation of their names - every couple ...
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Marina and Andrew’s Wedding Day: Glorious Sunshine, Love & Joy on March 3rd at The Woodmark Hotel
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Before Marina and Andrew's wedding ceremony, I went to the front of the room to welcome family and friends and ...
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Jennifer & Corey: A Thoughtful and Inspiring Ceremony For A Loving Couple & Their Children…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Corey and Jennifer were very clear with me about their expectations for their wedding ceremony on one fine ...
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On the Edmonds Waterfront: Joy, Fabulous Donuts, Winter Coats And Two Women Meant For One Another…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
I love this moment from Brandy and Jenee's Saturday morning wedding ceremony, celebrating their wedding ceremony with a ...
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Shawn + Sasha: A Best Tip For An Easy, Crazy-Free and Memorable Wedding Day…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Shawn and Sasha are poster kids for doing a wedding with heart and with a quest for "all ...
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My Excuse For A Wedding Road Trip To Copalis Beach!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
You've gotta love Jon and Malori! This sweet couple fell in love on the Washington Coast and it ...
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Best Tips To Plan A Beautiful ‘Surprise’ For Your Sweetheart During Your Wedding Ceremony…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
You've gotta love James! To honor his bride, Mary, he worked to craft and deliver a profound and ...
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Randy and LeighAnn: Taking A Tiny Ceremony & Celebration And Making It Big/Huge!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Trend alert! In this work that I do, I've noticed a sweet trend in the past year: couples ...
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Holiday Season 2012 – It’s Funny What I Remember…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Jen Wade, Jenny Goldberg George and daughter, Lily The month of December 2012 was BIG/HUGE. It started with ...
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History Made! Mary and Monica – Married at 12:01 a.m., December 9, 2012, The Seattle Yacht Club…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Sometimes you don't know how big something is until it is over. I had the honor of marrying ...
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A Very Big Wedding Week For Same Sex Couples In Washington State! Celebrating Monica & Mary…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Such an exciting week for LOVE in Washington State, with marriage licenses available starting this Thursday, 12/6, and ...
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Celebrating Marriage Equality! Referendum 74 Passes In The State of Washington…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
I am thrilled with the passage of Referendum 74 in the beautiful State of Washington. With all of ...
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Gone To the Dogs! A Wedding Celebration with Sunshine, Butters and Lennon! Oh, People, too!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Randy and Lauren are a most gracious, loving and compassionate couple. And when you add in their "pack of 3" ...
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Loving Richard and Pam – A True “Aloha” Wedding in the Heart of Woodinville Wine Country…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Pam + Richard. Gracious. Inspiring. Totally cool. Fun-loving. Inclusive. I could go on and on. It was such ...
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From Bermuda To Seattle With Love: Jamal & Eldrina’s Gorgeous Wedding Day at Woodland Park’s Rose Garden
By Annemarie Juhlian |
A ceremony for 2. Only 2. Jamal + Eldrina. The set-up: Gorgeous October day. 2 happy witnesses. 1 ...
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Celebrating Jessie’s Life: I Won’t Be So Flippant When I Say These Words Again…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
"No matter what, I will be at your wedding." Our beloved cocker spaniel, Jessie, passed away on Friday, ...
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From England With Love. A Seattle Love Story That Started With A Bus Ride – Truly!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Marina + Danny. From the moment I met Marina and Danny more than a year before their wedding ...
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What Happened In Vegas DID NOT Stay In Vegas! 2 Beautiful People Truly Meant For One Another…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
When I first met Thomas and Lady Ivory on a dark week night in Kirkland, I walked away ...
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Lane + Kim + 2 Wedding Dogs = A Wonderful & Heart-Warming Ceremony At Hollywood School House…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
As one of "those" animal lovers, I jump at each and every opportunity to include a couple's "best ...
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Way Too Cute! Sign Bearer “Drew” Made It Down The Aisle In Style To His Uncle Matt…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Here comes the Bride! Drew, you did great! With sign in hand , Drew made his way down ...
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Bryce & Anne: Falling In Love Is Like Loving a Dog!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Taylor Mali's poem, "Falling In Love Is Like Loving A Dog," deliciously sums up Bryce and Anne's inspiring and loving relationship ...
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A Sweet & Effective Guest “Prompt” To Turn Off Cell Phones Before A Wedding Ceremony!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Subtle! And effective. At some weddings, especially the ones with a larger guest list, I frequently to go ...
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In The 11th hour, The Sun Came Out Over University Place For Terry And Traci’s Waterview Ceremony…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Terry + Traci. They were high school sweethearts. As young adults, they went their separate ways and enjoyed full ...
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Aimie & Ted: A “Wedding Bike Ride” To And From The Willows Lodge!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
You've gotta just love Aimie and Ted! I officiated their intimate evening wedding ceremony at The Willows Lodge this month. ...
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From Arizona to Seattle With Love: Doug and Candice At Seattle’s Edgewater Hotel
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Doug + Candice. What do I remember about their waterside wedding ceremony on the sunny and warm evening of July ...
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The Little Golf Cart That Wouldn’t…Patrick and Rhonda’s Beautiful Wedding Celebration At Echo Falls Golf Club
By Annemarie Juhlian |
I smile when I think back on the very beginning of Patrick and Rhonda's wedding ceremony on a very ...
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Getting Married “Washington State Ferry Style!” Andrew & Jenny’s Sweet Seattle Elopement…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Andrew + Jenny. Within a short week's time, this loving and dynamic duo from Massachusetts made plans to hop ...
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Rob & Dawn Hanson: Almost Three Years “After,” A Beautiful And Unexpected “Hello!”
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Two of the things I love about this work are synchronicity and unexpected surprises (good ones!) Last Thursday, ...
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Steve and Jeanette Anderson – No Crazy, All Love…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Everything about Steve and Jeanette is about love. And kindness, graciousness and generosity. Some couples make my day. ...
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The “New” Religious Ceremony Seattle Style: Contemporary, Inclusive, Sacred And Joyful…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
At a sweet church in Kirkland, WA on a sunny May Saturday, Rodney and Karen, were formally joined in ...
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About Seattle Wedding Officiants – All Sizes, Personalities & Approaches. A Few Things To Know…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Engaged couples are often all over the map when it comes to their ceremonies. Some want it simple. ...
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Tonya and Harold – A Sweet & Intimate Ceremony At One of My Favorite Venues, Woodinville’s Willows Lodge…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
I sent an email to Tonya the other day saying, "May I please clone you and Harold?!" Sometimes ...
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“Easy and Awesome!” Chase and Christina – You Lived Up To Your Motto And So Much More…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Chase and Christina Perrin - April 28, 2012 There are some couples who touch my heart in an ...
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Sweet & Loving Couple – Gorgeous April Morning – Chickens! – 2 Fun Witnesses & Chocolate Cupcakes…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Topher and Theresa really made my morning on April 21, 2012 Deciding that a large 150-person wedding (they both ...
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One Of Those Very Fun (and Sacred) Ceremonies I Live For – Marques & Christy Johnson!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Christy & Marques Johnson Okay, how much fun can I truly have with one couple? Some couples are ...
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Matt and Kelly Get Married! A Beautiful Ceremony & Celebration on St. Patrick’s Day…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Kelly & Matt DeanSometimes a photo takes your breath away. Matt & Kelly Dean. Extraordinary couple. ...
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Trending Up! The Extravagant, Joyful & Tiny Wedding Ceremony & Celebration…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Angela and Alan illustrate a sweet new trend with contemporary couples - the extravagant, joyful and tiny wedding ...
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Alec and Ashley: “Yes, Annemarie, We Do Want You To Move Around!”
By Annemarie Juhlian |
"Yes, Annemarie ~ we do want you to move around during our ceremony!" In many of my ceremonies, ...
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“All About The Two Of You – Best Tips For A Sweet & Happy “Intimate Wedding Celebration..”
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Truth? I could care less about the size of a wedding guest list. For me, it's all about ...
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When All Hell Breaks Loose During A Wedding Week: Wacky Weather!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Remember the snow in January? Beautiful. Idyllic. Crazy time! For couples who were married on the weekend of ...
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Best Tips For An Easy & Successful Home Wedding…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Maggie & Richard GreenRichard and Maggie Green did their Seattle wedding right. A friend of Richard's opened their home ...
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Bernel and Gloria’s Inter-faith Ceremony: Persian and Jewish Traditions & Rituals…And Lots Of Joy!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
It's sometimes funny to me what I remember from a wedding ceremony. Minutes before Bernel and Gloria's inter-faith ...
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A Best Kick-Off to 2012: Allan & Angela’s Tiny and Sweet Wedding Ceremony…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Angela and Allan are poster kids (literally!) for a sweet, intimate and tiny wedding. Angela and Allan met ...
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A Very Touching Email Note: Adam & Marcy, June 2005
By Annemarie Juhlian |
I received an email from one of my couples from years past and it made my day. In ...
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The “Kiss” – Tell Your Officiant to Get Outta The Photo!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Okay, I admit it. I like to watch crazy wedding shows on television - they are like "eye ...
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Jeri & Amy Andrews: Featured in Seattle Metropolitan Bride & Groom Winter 2012 Issue!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
I had the profound privilege of sharing in Jeri and Amy's wedding day at Seattle's Corson Building and officiating ...
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A Winter Wedding Ceremony In Seattle: Three Must-Consider Tips For A Well-Planned Wedding Day…
By Annemarie Juhlian |
Joel and Nicole Knechtel were married in a cold and blustery December evening at Woodinville's Hollywood Schoolhouse. Joel ...
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Whew! A new website!
By Annemarie Juhlian |
After several months of writing, crafting, deliberating and a bit of creative angst, here it is. I am ...
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