Secret Grove Wedding | Farm Kitchen | Cass + Will

“Don't hesitate - book Lori right now. We were one of those couples that didn't think we needed a wedding coordinator. We were required to have a day of coordinator by our venue so after months of planning on our own, we called Lori. From day 1 I wished that I had pulled the trigger months before. She organized what we had previously planned, clarified details, was an incredibly helpful coach at getting through the to do list in the month before, and helped every single one of our vendors show up as their best on the day of. Most importantly - Lori is the best kind of friend you want to meet. Her selfless nature will blow you away and her professionalism takes so much weight off of the couple's shoulders. I am so so happy that she was next to us in those last few weeks - I only wish it could have been for longer!”
~Cass + Will

Photographer: Jason Lucas Photography // Videographer: Belzev Films // Wedding Planner: Elegant Affairs // Florist: Oak + Fig Floral // Caterer: Essence of the Thymes // Pies: Snohomish Pie Company // DJ: Forest Gump // Wedding Dress: a&be Bridal Shop // Ceremony Musician: The Musical Mountaineers // Venue: Farm Kitchen // Beauty: Angie Evans // Lawn Games: The Meaningful Details

Not every couple can say they were the only ones that got married in a secret location at a venue and will be forever known as the only ever couple to do so.

For Cass + Will when they first toured Farm Kitchen in Poulsbo they discovered the secret grove and knew it was the perfect setting for their ceremony. Since it was hidden they though they wanted to keep the location of their ceremony a secret until it was time. Guests were led into the grove by violinist Anastasia and instantly they were taken deep in the woods. Guests were soon greeted by the flower girl who handed out roses to guests before the bride made her entrance that truly was a time that I will forever hold into my heart. It was the first time that Will saw his beloved for the first time and his reaction still gives me chills.

Normally, I strongly urge all of my couples to do a first look, but I came in very late to the planning process and these two were very adamant about waiting until their ceremony and I will be the first to admit I was wrong.

Surrounded by the their friends and family, the two who met on Bumble only two weeks after Cass moved to Seattle exchanged I Dos as the bride’s grandfather officiated over the ceremony.

What I loved most about this day was all the love, laughter, tears and dancing that took place that beautiful July day.

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Romantic Barn Wedding | The Kelley Farm | Sophia + Jeremy

Lori came along for all appointments and I couldn’t explain all the things I didn’t know I needed! I was so lucky to have her for the wedding prep and on wedding day OMG WHAT A GOD SEND! Lori and her team did an amazing job and our wedding was perfect thanks to her.
~Sophia + Jeremy, The Kelley Farm, June 22, 2019

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Photographer: Sarah Harris Photography // Videographer: Evergreen Creative Co. // Wedding Planner: Elegant Affairs // Florist: Oak + Fig Floral // Caterer: Act 3 Catering // DJ: BAM Event Services // Wedding Dress: Coco Melody // Venue: The Kelley Farm // Rentals: Cort + The Meaningful Details

It’s a rare thing when you meet the love of your life when you are young, but that’s exactly what happened for Jeremy + Sophia. Growing up as close family friends, the pair were destined to be together, it was just a matter of time. Their love story started three years ago and just grew even stronger with each day.

I first met the groom 7 years ago when he was my son’s first-ever football coach and our family fell in love with Jeremy and his incredible family and his nephew became of my son’s best friends. So when Jeremy finally popped the question, I was lucky enough to be asked to be part of their very special day.

Working together for nearly a year, no detail was forgot about when it came to planning the dream wedding. We loved the vendor team this couple assembled and it truly was a fairy-tale wedding. I loved how the bride had a clear vision of what she wanted and it was just a matter of executing her vision!

By far my greatest highlight this summer was after these two said I Do and as they walked down the aisle, Jeremy with the biggest smile on his face said, “Lori, we did it, thank you so much.” It was just about the best honor I have ever had in my career. Thinking about it just now still gets me choked up.

Thank you Sophia + Jeremy for entrusting me with your big day and I love that we are neighbors!

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