You may be asking yourself: What exactly is a first look? A first look is when couples chose to ditch the wedding tradition that states they will not see each other before the ceremony, and instead spend a few intimate moments seeing each other for the first time in a more controlled and often private…
Wedding planning gets crazy and everyone has their opinion on what you should and shouldn’t register for. As a brand new wifey, I realize it’s a pain trying to decide what you should and shouldn’t register for. These are my top five things I highly suggest you put on your registry! Big Ticket Item: A…
The Rustic Wedding of your Dreams is at Brookstom Creek Driving through Buckley, you’d never know Brookstom Creek is hidden away there; the town seems to pass in the blink of an eye. Brookstom Creek is a sweet little gem just off the beaten path, filled to the brim with Rustic Charm. Arriving at Brookstom…
Winter wedding sparkle can add extra magic. Something about the holidays always gets to me. Maybe it’s the snow, the decorations or just the general aura of the season, but it’s always a season of pure enchantment. Here are seven ways to make your winter wedding sparkle. Glittery branches This bundle was found at Folkart…
Congratulations! You’re newly engaged. With 2018 drawing to a close, it’s time to look for wedding inspiration and creative ideas used to personalize your 2019/2020 wedding day. Whether it’s food, drink, entertainment, decor or wardrobe, I’ve sought out 8 popular wedding trends that are sure to steal the spotlight for all the right reasons. …
Outdoor elegance at Glen Acres Golf and Country Club I was a golf captain in high school and yet it still surprises me anytime couples want to get married at a golf and country club. Glen Acres however, really surpassed my expectations for Nathan and Kendall’s Wedding. Nestled in the hills of West Seattle, this…
Imagine… you’ve been searching for months for that perfect, secret garden feel for your garden wedding. Each venue you’ve visited boasted gorgeous florals, expansive pristine lawns or some other feature you dreamed of. But none of them came close to giving you that “I just walked into a storybook garden” feel you were looking for….
Romantic Rich History on the MV Skansonia Located near Fremont in Seattle, the MV Skansonia, lends a unique destination to your nautical wedding. The beautifully restored and retired ferry offers incredible views from the front and upper deck; you can clearly see the space needle on almost any given day. The views from the front deck…
If you’re looking for a more traditional wedding timeline, and want to forgo the first look, you’re in the right place! Here at Wink Wedding Collective, we love both styles and have created sample timelines for each option. Below are our suggested timelines for wedding days that don’t have a first look included in the…
Now that you’ve figured out WHAT to include in your timeline, let’s make a sample wedding timeline with a first look! Our wedding packages are 6, 8, & 10 hours so I will use those as examples for the sample wedding timeline plans. The 3:30 pm Ceremony, 6 hour sample wedding timeline Since photography coverage is…
Let me start by saying: there is no right way to plan your wedding timeline. Seriously. You could talk to 100 photographers, wedding planners and wedding officials and be told three thousand different things. These are my favorite things to keep in mind when you’re planning your wedding day timeline. Typical Wedding Timeline Events: – Hair…
The PNW engagement session seems to be one of those things a lot of people deem unnecessary. Sometimes the groom isn’t really “into” the idea of being photographed more than necessary, and sometimes it’s just not in the budget for the overall wedding. But PNW engagement sessions are important for more than just announcing your…