Waterfront Wedding | Lacey + Colton | Tacoma, WA.

Photographer: Momentsverse Photography  | Wedding Planner: Elegant Affairs | Venue: West of the Waterway | Caterer: Galluccis | DJ: Tony Schwartz | Florist: Dreyer House Florals | Cake: Celebrity Cake Studio | Transportation: British Motor Coach

We started our 2023 Wedding Season off in February, with a beautiful celebration joining a family of three together as one. Tiphany was thrilled to work on this wedding with them and immediately connected with their family from the first meeting. It was always a family affair with this couple, and she loved the meetings where they all joined in and gave their input.

Lacey and Colton have a 5 year old son, Peter, who was truly a joy to be around from day one. He was just over the moon for his parents, and couldn’t wait to be involved in the festivities. Some may feel differently about this, but Tiphany personally loves a wedding in which kids attend and are a part of it. It can really kick the celebration up a notch!

Lacey and Colton chose a perfect waterfront venue as their backdrop for the day, and we loved getting to work there and create for the first time! West of the Waterway in Tacoma will be up there as one of our favorite venues from here on out. The space is perfect for an intimate event, and with Gallucci’s Catering at the helm, we knew it would be a night to remember. Lacey and Colton and their family chose the perfect classic, but understated décor to let their florals shine. The florals of this day were a showstopper and had to have their moment with a walkway of greenery and babies’ breath down the aisle to the handmade (for this day!) arch by Dreyer House Floral. We love an arch that can go from ceremony to reception, and that’s just what this one did, without even having to move it! We set the head table directly under the arch, and built the tables and dance floor around it to create a spotlight on the couple and their wedding party.

 Lacey and Colton chose to have a fun interactive evening, joining their guests in their whole celebration from the wedding games, hosted by DJ Tony Schwartz, to a family toast that is done at every wedding of the groom’s family. The evening really picked up as the dance floor opened up with Peter leading the way. The little guy stole the dance floor, showing off all his signature moves! The night concluded with a Light Wand Exit outside in front of the waterfront with Lacey and Colton stepping into a vintage car from British Motor Coach to make their getaway.

 We love getting to see families come together, and this wedding was no exception. Congratulations Lacey, Colton, and Peter!

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Lori Losee is the owner of Elegant Affairs, a Tacoma Wedding Planner with over 18 years of experience. We create awe-inspiring experiences—Events filled with meaning and refined elegance. Behind the scenes, our experienced team collaborates on each stage of the process, executing your vision and a wedding, celebration, or corporate event that is unique to you.

Party Wedding | Kylee + Cody | Mount Peak Farm

Photographer: Jason Lucas Photo |  Wedding Planner: Elegant Affairs  | Venue: Mount Peak Farm  | Florist: Oak and Fig Floral | Catering: Gallucci's Catering | Rentals: Cort Party Rentals | Videographer: The Graden Payne

Kylee and Cody are straight out of a romantic comedy. They met at Central Washington University. She was a soccer player and he was a football player. It was love at first match, one could say. I had the pleasure of knowing the groom, since he was younger, and our team was thrilled to hop on board and help them plan their special day! 

The couple chose Mount Peak Farm as their venue for their wedding day. This location is stunning, and we mean stunning. Nestled in the countryside of King County, the wide open spaces and views of open fields, Mount Rainier and Mount Peak provide an amazing backdrop for a ceremony. Now, their wedding was a classic case of why it’s necessary to have a backup plan. In hindsight, planning a wedding in June, you’d think that the weather would cooperate. Well, the wedding was threatened by stormy weather, so we had to create and quickly decide on a plan b. We chose to move their ceremony to the tented reception. Although this wasn’t the exact vision we had set out for, the ceremony was still magnificent. Cody’s father, created a custom arbor for the ceremony space and it was a modern, but rustic, touch for their nuptials. 

The reception featured classic hues of blue with the table runners and glasses. The wedding centerpieces reminded us of the farm’s background, with white anemones, white accent florals, fresh greenery, and thistles. The centerpieces gave a whimsical, yet modern touch. The color blue carried on throughout the reception, with features in the cake and more. 

Kylee and Cody’s wedding was a modern take on farm wedding and proof that you can still have your perfect wedding day, even if you had to resort to plan b.

Lori Losee is the owner of Elegant Affairs, a Tacoma Wedding Planner with over 17 years of experience. We create awe-inspiring experiences—Events filled with meaning and refined elegance. Behind the scenes, our experienced team collaborates on each stage of the process, executing your vision and a wedding, celebration, or corporate event that is unique to you.

Historic Church to Modern Seaport | Mary + David | Tacoma, WA.

Photographer: Tori Osterra Photograhy | Wedding Planner: Elegant Affairs | Venues: St. Pat’s Church and Foss Waterway Seaport | Catering: The Vault | Florist: Oak and Fig Floral | Rentals: Cort Party Rental | Cake: Corina Bakery | DJ: Dubrezzy Entertainment |

Mary and David celebrated their big day at two of our favorite, timeless venues. In today’s wedding industry, having two locations is becoming rare. More couples are opting for venues that can share both the ceremony and reception. But some couples still opt to have their ceremony and reception at two different locations. 

Mary and David chose beautiful St. Pat’s Church, in Tacoma, to say their “I do’s.” The church is a historical venue that was built in 1892. The column and archways are the perfect backdrop for walking down the aisle. Mary’s bridal gown reflected the elaborate delicacy of the church, lace sleeves and a classic silhouette. Once their nuptials were complete, the guests and wedding party headed to their reception venue, Foss Waterway Seaport, in Tacoma. This venue carries unique touches, just like the couples ceremony venue. Large, glass, modern windows allow the sunset to flow through the reception area and our couple chose simple, yet modern decor to accunate the beauty of the venue. The venue in itself, has plenty of character and pays homage to the long history of Tacoma’s industry on the water. 

Guests’ reception tables were adorned with fresh greens and white roses. Pillar candles filled the room with warm ambiance. One of our favorite touches from this reception was the thoughtfulness involved in each decision the couple made. Mary and David wanted to recognize the people in their lives who were no longer with them. The table was filled with memories of loved ones who the couple held near and dear to their heart. We love seeing personal touches in weddings, such as these. It allows you to share a piece of your heart with your guests and for your guests to learn more about you as a couple. 

Mary and David’s wedding was a joy to plan. It was a timeless affair that featured their love for each other and their love for their family and friends.

Lori Losee is the owner of Elegant Affairs, a Tacoma Wedding Planner with over 17 years of experience. We create awe-inspiring experiences—Events filled with meaning and refined elegance. Behind the scenes, our experienced team collaborates on each stage of the process, executing your vision and a wedding, celebration, or corporate event that is unique to you.