Real Wedding: Gemma + Zach

Wedding Planner: Elegant Affairs // Photographer: Meredith McKee Photography + Second Shooter: Lionlady Photography // Venue: Port Gamble Weddings // Flowers: Jordan Moll Events // Catering: Chef Sunshine Catering // Rentals: Peninsula Party Rentals // Desserts: Better Than a Boyfriend Bakery // DJ: Brandon Ghorley // Beauty: Urbanista Weddings // Wedding Dress: I Do Bridal // Men’s Wear: Men’s Wearhouse

The family that plans together, stays together! That was the motto for the planning of Gemma + Zach’s Port Gamble Wedding and I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way.

Literally I feel like this was the nicest people around and when it came to decision making it was so easy. My favorite part. When it came to the overall concept of the wedding it was all centered around lavender. From the color palette to using lavender as actual centerpieces I loved the unique ways we incorporated this flower.

Continuing on with the family affair, the bride’s brother-in-law performed there ceremony. It was a personal and romantic ceremony sealed with the best first kiss as husband and wife.

We had so many highlights from the day from the yummy dessert bar to the sparkler exit. I am forever grateful to have this family as part of our EA family.

Bridal Personality: ENFJ

This week we are learning about the rare ENFJ woman, known as the "Protagonist"

The ENFJ bride approaches the world with much enthusiasm! She wants to experience all the excitement that life has to offer which means Mr. Right is going to naturally gravitate to her (of course). But don't think she'll be so easy to convince to tie the knot. This woman is a visionary and a progressive forward thinker so it's going to take a bit more than traditional romance to woo her from her clouds of imagination. This woman wants magic! I can guarantee that her groom will have a heart of gold since compassion for others is one of her biggest values. 

Some ENFJ's that may ring a bell are Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King, Oprah Winfrey, and Jennifer Lawrence. No other personality type values friendship and community more than this special gal. This makes perfect sense since this bride is a natural born leader who is great at recruiting people to join their cause. Not to mention she's usually a bundle of fun since she can easily bring the humor out in just about anybody!  The bridesmaids and other close friends are essential to the happiness of the ENFJ bride throughout the wedding planning process because she has a strong need for close personal relationships. 

While most Extroverted personality types struggle with precise direction and standardizations, this ENFJ bride loves structure and order. She is very well organized and even likes to, dare I say, plan ahead! Her visions will easily become a reality due to her nature to resist distractions and ability to stay focused on her goals. I'm sensing a DIY-er in our midst! 

While this bride may not ask for your help, they tend to need approval from others to feel good about themselves and their abstract ideas. But don't worry, this personality type takes praise and criticism very well. Just remember that this type is often hard on themselves because they are such passionate and driven souls. Help her say yes to the dress, venue, caterer, DJ, and centerpieces with an enthusiastic nod of approval! 

Did you know that the ENFJ personality type is the most likely to believe in God or a higher power? This bride will likely have a beautiful wedding ceremony in a local chapel or spiritual setting where she can be surrounded by the most important people in her endearing life. If you are blessed enough to be apart of this amazing woman's circle and ceremony, you will certainly enjoy the big day because this woman has a talent for creative expression which can turn ordinary things into something marvelous! 

Find out your Bride Personality Type here! 
http://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test

Real Wedding: Genevieve + Craig

Wedding Planner: Elegant Affairs // Photographer: Saleina Marie Photography // Florist: Oak and Fig Floral // Venue: Port Gamble // Caterer: Chef Sunshine Catering // Band: Blue Wave Band // Beauty: Off White Makeup & Beauty // Wedding Dress: a&be bridal shop (Dallas) // Bartending: Kitsap Bartending Services // Dessert: Sweets & Savories

When an out of state couple calls you about helping them plan their destination wedding in the bride’s home state at one of our favorite venues it’s a no-brainer. We first stated working with Dallas-based couple Craig + Genevieve we had our work cut out for our with planning their dream wedding in less than 6 months.

For any other couple it might have been a daunting task but not for these two. When given tasks or posed questions they were so quick to answer which is any planner’s dream. The couple was able to come visit about three months out and there is no way you would believe me what all we accomplished, especially with the one day I had them. From our very involved planning meeting to a tasting, then venue walk-through to finding the perfect officiant, the day was just perfect.

By far my favorite detail of this wedding was the invitation. An artist friend of the couple’s handrew the church where the couple exchanged their I Dos. The drawing was used as their welcome sign and table numbers. It was the perfect accent piece.