Why hello there!
As I am watching the NFL playoff game of Hawks vs Redskins (go HAWKS!), I wanted to show you all my adorable couple that are getting married in SIX DAYS! Wahooooo!
Simply Engaged
I have said this before, but I just luck out and get to work with the BEST people. Love them!
So here's a little more about the sweet couple
{Rachel & Matt}
. . .
Wedding Date: January 12th 2013
Wedding Location: Swiftwater Cellars
{How did you two love birds meet?}
"We
met while in college at Central Washington University. We had a
BLAST returning to Ellensburg with Nicole (our amazing
photographer!) to take our engagement pictures! So much fun
revisiting a city packed with so many cherished memories!"
{How did he pop the big question}
"I
was heading to NYC for a work trip. After he dropped me off for my
7am flight, Matt circled the airport and hopped on a plane that took
off just minutes after mine – I obviously had NO clue. While in
the middle of my event that same night, I got a mysterious note that
landed me in a town car by myself with no idea where I was going or
what was going on. Long story short… I ended up in front of the
iconic LOVE statue in the heart of New York City where I got the
surprise of my life. Complete
with a video that included a message
from my dad after Matt asked for his permission to marry me, Matt was
there, down on one knee where he asked me to marry him. I said yes as
strangers clapped and it began to rain."
(this shot is from the actual engagement! How sweet!)
A night, a moment, a
surprise, I will NEVER forget!!"
(full story in Matt’s words is here)
{What is your fave date spot/activity}
"We
love the city and our neighborhood of Ballard – good food, drinks
and atmosphere are a quick walk away. One of our favorite date nights
was buying last minute tickets to a Mariner’s game and enjoying hot
dogs, beers and a summer night."
{What is your fave part about the wedding planning process}
"We
have loved thinking and planning the little details. The things we
hope our friends and family will walk away remembering. Throughout
the process, we’ve always wanted to make sure our day represents us
as a couple and each guest
leaves our wedding feeling like they were
a part of
something really special."
{Advice for planning a wedding to other couples}
"Three
things have kept me sane:
#1 Don’t stress! It’s a well-known fact that weddings bring out
an interesting side of people. So, when things get weird (and they
will!)
take it for what it is and don’t dwell on what you can’t control.
#2 Choose vendors that are not only great at what they do, but that
you will have FUN with! Not only on your day, but throughout
planning.
#3 Enjoy the planning process as a couple and make time to
reflect on all of the excitement surrounding your day!"
Fireball
Jack Daniels
riding his motorcycle
music
traveling
basketball
Mexican & Chinese food
Starbucks
Ballard
new restaurants
traveling
CHEESE!
my niece & nephews
Volkswagens
the beach
{Three
words Rachel uses to describe Matt}
"Heart.
Hilarious. Handsome. "
{Three
words Matt uses to describe Rachel}
"Compassionate.
Selfless. Incredible."
{On my wedding day I am most excited about . . .}
{Rachel}
"On my wedding day I am most excited about getting all glammed up,
having all of our friends and family in one room to celebrate and to
party the night away as husband and wife!"
{Matt}
"On my wedding day I am most excited about seeing my beautiful
bride for the first time and the celebration of two families coming
together.
And my shoes."
What a sweet couple!
Thank you Rachel and Matt for sharing this with us
and I can't wait to help you on your BIG DAY in just a few days, eeeeeek!!!
xoxo
