Intimate Fall Wedding | Maplehurst Farm | E&B

It is rare (read: basically impossible) for me to find people who rival my love for dessert. That was the first sign that my wedding planning adventures with Emily & Brian were going to be something else entirely. Then there was the laughter. And the level of real that E&B bring to the table - real love, real intentions, real grace, real fun. And, of course, the way that B looks at E. Got me every time.

E&B's Maplehurst Farm wedding was classy and full of the industry's best, but also so low-key and fun. The only hitch? The absolutely insane wind. This was not your every day "oh hey, its kinda windy" occasion... this was a "oh hey, there goes a water goblet" kinda deal. It may look nice and calm in those tablescape images (so perfectly captured by Michèle Waite), but let me tell ya: it came down to me having to make the call at the very last second to keep those dinner tables under that beautiful tree-lined lane because I knew that E had been dreaming of that setup for months and months. And yes, every single person on E&B's vendor team thought I was insane (direct quote from Jessica, owner of Ciao Thyme: "you're crazy"). But, in a crazy turn of events, the dark skies held the rain and wind for the entirety of the ceremony and the wind completely died down during dinner. #blessed

One of the best things about working with E&B was their undying trust in me and their team. In addition to trusting me with the coordination of their wedding day, they also trusted me to do their place cards + dessert labels when I was just getting started in the calligraphy field. These little details ended up being one of my favorite projects ever - specifically the hand-painted moutains that mimic the ones on their guestbook. Speaking of details: the amount of culinary detail that Ciao Thyme brought to the table (literally) was unreal (see below), Kelly of Country Bouquets Floral added the perfect floral details to every inch of the day, and can we just take a moment to appreciate the magic that is Michèle's ability to capture all of the most important moments?

K, I'm ready - let's do it again. Wind and all.So much love to E&B and to a vendor team that trusted my crazy weather decisions!

All imagery © Michèle Waite

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Venue: Maplehurst FarmCoordinator: Krisanna || Krisanna Elizabeth EventsPhotographer: Michele || Michèle M. Waite PhotographyFloral Designer: Kelli || Country Bouquets FloralCaterer: Ciao ThymeCakes: Pure Bliss DessertsPies: Bellewood Acres + The Flying PigDJ/MC: friend of E&BOfficiant: Matt GoochHair Styling: Salon BellissimaMakeup Artist: Ashley || Love BeautyBridal Shop: Belltown BrideBridal Gown Designer: Amy KuschelInvitation Suite: SprucePlace Cards + Dessert Labels: Krisanna Elizabeth DesignMismatched Plates + Antique Furniture: Maplehurst FarmWater Goblets + Champagne Flutes: Bellingham Wedding & Event Rentals

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Black Tie Summer Wedding | The Admiral's House | J&J

 Elegant (adj.) - pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.

People often ask if I work with couples who are planning from out-of-state and this is a perfect example: Jane was in Chicago at law school and Jonathan was in New York, so most of our work was done via phone conferences. However, J&J's incredibly kind demeanors, attention to detail, and eagerness to host a perfectly executed event made working with them from afar an absolute dream. Together, we made sure that their top 3 wedding wishes - excellent food & drinks, impeccable photography, and a smooth, enjoyable experience from start to finish - became a reality.

Although it's been well over a year since their wedding day, J&J's wedding is one I'll likely never forget. The stunning Admiral's House backdrop + all-star vendor team (see below for full list), the carefully chosen little details (think lavender soap from Woodinville Lavender and fresh truffles from Intrigue), and, most importantly, the bride and groom's attention to their guests' experience, made for one of the most beautifully joyful events I've ever coordinated.

Forever grateful to my dear friend, Kelly (floral designer extraordinaire), for connecting me with this amazing couple!

Stunning imagery by Belathee

Venue: The Admiral's House
Wedding Coordinator: Krisanna | Krisanna Elizabeth Co.
Photographer: Dorothee | Belathee Photography
Floral Designer: Kelly | Botanique
Caterer: City Catering
Cake: Honey Crumb Cake Studio
DJ/MC: DJ Kitman | Integral DJs
Ceremony Musicians: Passenger String Quartet
Officiant: Pastor Derek Hwang
Hair & Makeup: Kate | Kate Kim Beauty
Truffles: Intrigue Chocolate Co.
Favors: Woodinville Lavender
Late-Night Snacks: Curbside Food Truck
Bridal Shop: Dimitra's Bridal - Chicago
Groom's Attire: Paul Smith
Paper Goods: Minted
Furniture/Tablescape Rentals: Cort Party Rental
Antique Tent Lights: Vintage Ambiance
Valet + Transportation: Butler Seattle
Restrooms: Royal Restrooms

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I believe in chocolate daily. My biggest passion in life is serving other people and I whole-heartedly believe in the theory that the little things make the biggest impact.

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KE Calligraphy Anniversary

May 22nd marked 1 whole year since I added calligraphy design into my little company... aka please stop time because it's moving way too quickly. In celebration of this milestone, I ate a Sweet Petite cookie (thank you, Jenna!) and wrote this blog post about 8 things I've learned since making it official with calligraphy:

1. Two Words: Time. Management. My life was crazy enough with just the wedding planning aspect of things (in case you didn't know, wedding planning was my first love and then calligraphy came into the picture as the purest form of serendipity), so add in career path #2 and suddenly workaholism gets VERY real. I'm the first to admit that I easily get swept up in working late into the night... mostly because my work often doesn't feel like work! But, I am human, and working 24/7 does wear on me, just like with anyone else. Creating daily schedules to stay organized and treating weekdays as 9-5's keeps me from working at midnight and also allows me to maintain a personal life outside of KE.

2. Trust Timing. (Apparently time is a major theme here). There are months when I can barely keep my head above water (I see you, peak wedding season!) and then there are months when the lulls are so long that I question if I'm supposed to be doing this, have a panic attack (or 5), and swear I'm going to give up. But then I don't, because as it turns out, it always works out. Every time. Without fail. If you're doing what you're meant to be doing, everything always falls back into place.

3. Community is Everything. I've never been much of a "competitor", so this whole movement to encourage community is right up my alley! And my industry community/tribe/squad is AMAZING. Without the incredible, ever-encouraging people in the Seattle wedding industry (and beyond! Shout-out to my international IG community), I can honestly say that I'd be 10000000% lost. Thank you to every single one of you who have helped me/inspired me/given me opportunities to create things for you (or your client)/made me want to spend hours learning how to write that "s" the way you did. I'm forever grateful.

4. Know Your Limit. My biggest struggle. I am horrible at saying "no", but I'm slowly learning that I am, in fact, NOT superwoman and I do need down time to de-stress, revamp, and reflect, so that I can be at my absolute best for my clients and couples (hence #1). I'll letcha know if I ever find the perfect balance.

5. Passion > Coffee. But seriously. Nothing energizes me more than working on a project that uses every ounce of my creative energy. Or connecting with a couple who are excited to be in love and excited to celebrate that love and excited to include me in that celebration. I don't think I"ll ever lose that distinct giddy feeling I get when a couple decides they want me to be any part - big or small - of their wedding day.

6. Get a Second Opinion. Sometimes, no matter how many hours I spend, or how many times I write it out, there's just something missing. I tend to want to figure it out on my own, but I'm learning that asking someone else to take a fresh look at a project can be the absolute best decision. BIG thanks to my mama for spending countless hours looking at calligraphy spacing/sizing and for giving me ideas that are often better than I ever would've thought of. I'm sorry if you hate letters because of me... ;)

7. Practice, Practice, Practice. Oh, and Practice. With a Heaping Spoonful of Patience. People always ask "how did you learn to do that!?" Guys. Hours upon hours upon hours of time spent writing out words is how. My patience has been tested multiple times - probably the most difficult aspect of calligraphy for me. There is no quick fix here. There's no such thing as rushing when it comes to calligraphy and nibs can be freaking difficult sometimes (typically when you need them to cooperate the most).I love learning and feel like there's always something to learn in every aspect of life, but this is especially true with calligraphy. I feel like I'm just now recognizing my own unique lettering style... but then that style can be so fluid, depending on the nib I'm using, or the day of the week, or my current mood. It's a never-ending series of creative question marks and that's part of what makes it so challenging & so much fun.

8. Step Forward. (Take the Leap) Even when it's terrifying. If your intuition is screaming "go for it!!!", then do it. I've found that the scariest opportunities are often the ones that force you to learn things you never would've learned otherwise and open your eyes to brand new ideas and strategies for future endeavors. Cliche or not, life is much too short to play it safe.

Here's to Year #2!! If you're even half as good as Year #1, I'm a happy girl.

J&J || July 2015 || 415 Westlake || Seattle Wedding Planner

I've been so blessed to collaborate with countless incredible couples - it never ceases to make my stomach flutter when I get the email from a couple saying that they want to book me (ME!) as their wedding coordinator and/or planner. I mean, think about it... hiring a wedding coordinator is essentially asking a complete stranger to handle every single aspect, large or tiny, on one of the most important days of your life, based solely on connection + trust formed from ONE initial consultation. Crazy, right? So trust me when I say I feel pretty freaking lucky to have had so many couples put their faith in me for their celebrations.

All of that said, I knew from literally the INSTANT that Jackie introduced herself to me at our initial meeting that her and her then-fiance, Jacob, were going to be more than just clients. It was like getting together with an old friend - we talked for hours, laughed, and went through all of their proposal photos together (which, by the way, involved an entire medieval setup with costumes for most of those involved AND included Jacob battling a wizard, a knight, and Barney the dinosaur for Jackie's heart). It never even felt like a "consultation". It felt like "I need these people in my life".

Luckily for me, J&J asked me to plan & coordinate their July wedding and it was an experience I'll never forget. Our monthly meetings always got off track because of the insane number of inside jokes we had together (I would try to explain, but they're all SO ridiculous... just think of those weird things you & your friends talk about that make you die of laughter every time) and ALWAYS ended with hugs. We worked through difficult logistical bumps and brainstormed DIY projects over and over until the perfect idea emerged. On the wedding day itself, I think I must've hugged Jackie at least 50 times and we were saying "love you!" back and forth.

Jackie & Jacob's kindness, generosity, and huge hearts made a huge impact on my life and their genuine, raw, perfectly imperfect love for each other is something that every person wants to have with their significant other. I am so lucky that my job lead me to such an incredible duo. BUT, without further ado, I present to you: Mr. & Mrs. Chen!!

|| Photos by the incredible Kelly Lemon Photography ||

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Ceremony Venue: Evangelical Chinese ChurchReception Venue: 415 WestlakeCoordinator: Krisanna // Koordination by KrisannaPhotographer: Kelly // Kelly Lemon PhotographyVideographers: Josiah // Rainy Parade FilmsBouquets, Bouts, Corsages: Cristina // Lazuli BlossomsCeremony & Reception Floral Design: friend of the Bride & GroomCaterer: Twelve Baskets CateringCake: Cakes of ParadiseBoba Bar: friends of the Bride & GroomDJ/MC: Ricky // Sounds UnlimitedHair & Makeup: E2 BeautyOfficiant: Pastor Solomon LiuBridal Shop: Dolce BleuInvitations: GreenvelopeDessert & Decor Rentals: Sweet Buffet Lady

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M&B || July 2015 || Wild Rose Estate || Snohomish Wedding Planner

You know the hashtag "#goals"? Yeah. M&B are one of those couples that make you think that the second you meet them. Not only are they an incredibly stunning duo, they're also both so down-to-earth, driven, kind, and fun-loving.

Wild Rose Estate is so unbelievably stunning on its own, so M&B focused on bringing in little, personal details that exemplified their love. Gold bird cages (DIY-ed by M!) with foliage, roses, and baby's breath spilling out on top of sparkly gold napkins, photos of their deceased loved ones adorning the guestbook table, M's hand-lettered signage, and that incomparable blush & gold dessert spread are just a few of my favorite details. Not to mention their First Look, where M walked out to the most scenic little bridge and on the count of 3, they released bunches of white balloons to see each other for the first time. It was such an incredibly beautiful occasion - even Washington's crazy heat wave (at a 100% outdoor venue) had zero effect on M&B's celebration.

Cheers to Mr. & Mrs. Carlile!! It was such a dream to be a part of this couple's wedding adventure.

|| To-die-for images © Lily K. Photography ||

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Venue: Wild Rose EstateCoordinator: Krisanna // Koordination by KrisannaPhotographer: Lily // Lily K. PhotographyVideographers: Boris & Alex // Boris StudioFloral Design: Flora D'AmoreCaterer: Wild Rose WeddingsCakes & Desserts: Tanya // Tanya's Take on CakeDJ/MC: Alan // Puget Sound DJHair Styling: LauraMakeup Artistry: Elizabeth // Elizabeth Marie MakeupOfficiant: Chris LundieBridal Shop: LaineeMegGroom’s Attire: Men’s WearhouseRentals: Wild Rose Weddings + M&B's Personal Collection

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A&K | October 2014 | Guemes Island Resort | Guemes Island Wedding Planner

On the night I first met Anna, Seattle's traffic was at its finest and I was a half hour late. By the time I got to our meeting location, I was on the verge of a panic attack and figured there was no way this lovely person was going to hire me. Fast-forward to the end of our chat, when A calmly said "I don't see why we wouldn't hire you!", which 10000% made my day and the rest is history!

This wedding was a TRUE labor of love for everyone involved and definitely my biggest challenge yet. Long story short, a couple months before the wedding, we were notified that the vehicle ferry that normally runs to and from tiny Guemes Island (aka the only way of getting to and from the island) was going to be out of commission the weekend of their wedding, leaving only the small passenger ferry that could not carry any type of vehicle. With 3 rental companies, a full-service caterer, a live band, and the rest of the vendor team coming over for A&K's wedding, it could have been a complete and utter nightmare. Lucky for us, we were working with an INCREDIBLE all-star team of wedding professionals, who did everything within their power to make the process as stress-free as possible and the day of the wedding came together without a hitch (special thanks to Captain Dan, who let us use his barge to get everything there and back!).

I couldn't be happier for this sweet couple and am so honored that I got to play a part in such a genuine, joyful celebration.

// Thank you to >> Charlie of Folk & Lore << for the beautiful images! //

 

 

Venue: Guemes Island ResortCoordinator: Krisanna // Koordination by KrisannaPhotographer: Charlie // Folk & LoreFloral Design: DIY (flowers from Dahlia Barn)Caterer: Deb Nolan CateringDessert: Deb Nolan CateringBand: Pickled OkraReception tent/Draping/Lighting/Silverware: Pacific Party CanopiesTables/Benches/Plateware/Glassware: Seattle Farm TablesVintage Rentals/Details: Vintage AmbianceOfficiant: Curtis Haley (A's brother)Bridal Shop: Cicada Bridal

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