Columbia Winery Wedding | Woodinville, WA. | Abbey + Nick

We simply couldn't be happier with our experience with Lori. Lori was extremely professional and responsive throughout the entire planning/coordinating process. While we got married in the Seattle area we were living in California which certainly added some additional stress to our planning. Lori was amazing and helped work around our busy schedules making sure everything was ready for the wedding. She always had a prompt answer to every question and concern. I never had any doubts that she would make sure everything ran smoothly for our big day-and she did just that! From last minute escort card set up to feeding hungry rogue flower girls, Lori was there to handle it all without missing a beat. We had an absolutely incredible wedding day and we couldn’t have done it without Lori and her team! We highly recommend Elegant Affairs to anyone planning their next big event.
~Abbey + Nick, Columbia Winery, October 26, 2019

Wedding Photographer: Tasha Owen Photography | Wedding Planner: Elegant Affairs | Florist: JVC Flowers | DJ: Brandon Ghorley | Venue: Columbia Winery | Caterer: Twelve Baskets | Dessert: The Last Bite Bakery | Beauty: Salon Maison | Photobooth: Emerald City Photobooth

Planning your wedding from two states away could be challenging, but not for these two California-based doctors.

Our bride Abbey reached out to us in thanks to a referral from the fabulous DJ extraordinaire Brandon Ghorley about pulling her vision together for her fall wedding at Columbia Winery and we were thrilled.

With her parents only a few blocks up from the venue, Columbia Winery was the perfect choice along with the fact that this couple are big wine connoisseurs.

Drawing on that wine theme, the couple brought it through in many directions from their wine bottle centerpieces to their menus and place cards using those rich bold wine and fall flavors.

It was literally the perfect October romantic outdoor ceremony. As the sun was setting the couple exchanged I DOs before guests were invited back inside for a fun cocktail hour followed by delicious dinner and dancing.

With more than of their guests being doctors I don’t think I have ever felt so safe that if anything happened I was going to be okay!

Roche Harbor Resort | San Juan Island, WA. | Clint + Teresa

Hiring Lori and Elegant Affairs was one of the best decisions my husband and I made for planning and wedding coordination. She is a wealth of information, years of experience and just fun. She took the stress out of the day and honestly we enjoyed planning the wedding with her help. My whole goal for our wedding weekend was to hand over the reins to our wedding planner to maximize distressing the event and being present for the day. Lori exceeded these expectations. She had great ideas and recommendations for vendors and helped us navigate the sometimes daunting task of wedding planning throughout the year. I really cannot thank her enough for helping to make our day as near a fairytale as it could be. Strongly recommend Elegant Affairs if you are looking for the best wedding planner to plan your big day.
~Teresa + Clint, Roche Harbor Resort, October 19, 2019

Photographer: Clinton James Photography | Wedding Planner: Elegant Affairs | Venue: Roche Harbor Resort | Florist: Oak + Fig Floral | DJ: Injoy Entertainment | Dessert: Better Than a Boyfriend Bakery | Beauty: Salon Maison

The best way to best describe Clint + Teresa’s October Wedding was the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. For a couple where a majority of their guests came from across the county, these two really wanted to show off why they love Washington and all that it offers so choosing Roche Harbor Resort on San Juan Island was a no-brainer.

As newer residents of Washington, a place where they met and fell in love, Clint and Teresa wanted a truly PNW inspired wedding and we loved helping to execute their vision and they found the best destination venue.

We love Roche Harbor for its obvious beauty and charm but the venue has to much to offer when it comes to weddings especially in the fall, but one thing we weren’t expecting was the rain.

But as they say rain on your wedding is a good sign and that’s why as a Seattle Wedding Planner we always have a Plan B and even a Plan C.

Monitoring the weather on the island can be a tricky one, but we were overly prepared so when the decision had to be made to move the ceremony indoors we were ready and to be honest I feel like it was more suited for this couple. Marrying in front of the fire with beautiful florals and candles provided the perfect PNW romantic backdrop.

One of my favorite decor pieces that Shane and his crew from Oak + Fig Floral did was the greenery covered ceiling and the elaborate tablescape of moss, greenery, candles and tree stumps.

Clint + Teresa were just a dream couple to work with and had the perfect PNW destination wedding.

Swift Water Cellars | Suncaida, WA. | Jamie + Jeremy

Lori was AMAZING with helping us plan our dream wedding!! She would get back to any text or email wicked fast and knew all the best vendors to trust with our vision for our wedding. Not only did she make planning fun and way less stressful, but the actual wedding day went off without a hitch (at least that we were aware of)! She somehow was able to take our vision of our day and bring it to life better then what we had imagined. We can’t recommend her enough.
~Jamie + Jeremy, Swift Water Cellars, October 5, 2019

Photographer: Chelsea Abril Photography | Videographer: Lionlady Photography | Wedding Planner: Elegant Affairs | Venue: Swiftwater Cellars | Floral: Oak + Fig Floral | DJ: Brandon Ghorley | Dessert: Better than a Boyfriend Bakery | Rentals: American Party Place + ROAM Rentals | Signage: Hawaii Calligraphy | Beauty: Angie Evans

It’s not everyday when the groom’s lifelong vision comes to life when it comes to his wedding but for Jeremy it did. For as long as I can remember my baby cousin Jeremy had joked that if he ever did get married it would be when he was 30 and low and behold he was right!

I first met Jeremy when I was 9. I am the oldest cousin on my mom’s side and he is the youngest. Growing up I never really thought of him as my cousin but more like a brother. And as we grew older that relationship only further developed.

I still remember where I was when Jeremy called me to tell me he had met the one. He said he knew I would really like her since she was also from the same sorority as I am (Alpha Phi). When I met Jamie for the first time I knew she indeed was the one and I loved watching their relationship blossom over the years. We really bonded during our trip to Maui in 2016 when our other cousin got married that I planned.

Then the unthinkable happened when Jeremy was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. This could be a hardship on any relationship, but not for Jamie + Jeremy. I think it only made their commitment and dedication to one another much more stronger. Jeremy kicked cancer’s ass and its in large credit to Jamie, which he would later recognize in his vows to her.

On the night of their engagement Jeremy called me before proposing telling me of his plan and asking for last minute advice to for it to be the perfect proposal. I told him to just relax and be himself and that Jamie would love however he asked! At that time I was working a wedding and when us vendors were eating I told them about my phone conversation and coincidentally the DJ, second photographer and baker were all vendors at that wedding and ended up being vendors for Jamie + Jeremy’s wedding.

After she yes then the planning began. It was a no-brainer that the two would say I Do in Suncaida, one of their favorite getaways (thanks to Jamie’s parents having a home there). Using all of our favorite vendors I knew this was going to be the most perfect day for two people whom I love so very much.

There were so many moments from this day and its hard to narrow just a handful, but the first one was is about our grandmother’s fur coat. Our grandmother passed away in 2016, just days before our cousin’s Maui wedding and there is not a day that goes by where we don’t think about her and miss her terribly. To honor her, I brought her fur coat which Jamie so graciously wore for photos and she looked so stunning. I wore the coat during the ceremony and then several family members took a turn wearing the famous coat. I know my grandma was there in spirit. You could just feel her all around that whole weekend.

One of the most orchestrated grand entrances I have ever planned happened this day. Jeremy was set on entering to Metallica’s Enter Sandman. To really kick off their party we timed their entrance via elevator just perfectly. (I can’t even tell you just how many times we rode that damn elevator to get the perfect timing, but it all worked out and was just awesome).

Jamie + Jeremy, thank you for allowing me to be part of your very special day. I had the best time really getting to know another side of the two of you and feel that we have this incredible bond because of it and I will treasure our time together more than you know.

I just love these two so much and I love having Jamie as part of our family and I know we are now better off with her. Now for our family to be complete is for them to have some babies so hurry up, Auntie Lolo is waiting!