Grit City Weddings + Events

07/01/2024

Happy Birthday to our incredible .russell ! She is one-of-a-kind and if you are lucky enough to have her at your wedding, well, you are just damn lucky. Tosha works so hard and is always your biggest advocate. If you have a wardrobe malfunction, you want Tosha there fixing it. This is her 4th season with Grit City and we are so thankful for her!

06/15/2024

There were so many amazing, quirky, thoughtful, and beautiful elements of R+R’s wedding this weekend, but I’m just going to start with this seating chart.

Thank you to for creating the most beautiful and functional boxes a girl could hope for.

Thank you to .mason.goods for making the perfect sign!

Thank you to the always amazing for tying everything together with the flowers and the greenery. I really do love making these things we call weddings with you.

A super special thank you to my team for today: .russell and Logan. Thank you for dialing in the details and always being excited alongside me!

Full vendor list and professional photos coming soon!!

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01/30/2024

Let’s talk wedding colors! 💍✨ What’s your vibe: Creamy + Classic or Bright + Vibrant? Cast your vote in the comments below and let us know which palette gives you heart eyes! 😍💖

01/28/2024

Calling all Grit City fans! 📣 We need your help to bring home the win in the Washington Wedding Day's Best of 2024 awards. Vote for us in the "Outside of Seattle Wedding Planner" and "Outside of Seattle Designer" categories. Let's show everyone love + grit! 💫 Voting ends on February 2nd. https://washingtonweddingday.com/WWD-Best-of-2024-Voting 🗓️🗳️

01/24/2024

Have you worked with us in the past? The time is NOW to vote Grit City Weddings + Events for Washington Wedding Day's Best of 2024 awards! 🏆 Show your support by voting for us in the "Outside of Seattle Wedding Planner" and "Outside of Seattle Designer" categories. https://washingtonweddingday.com/WWD-Best-of-2024-Voting 🗳️✨

01/23/2024

✨ These blooms stole the show! Courtney + Jake’s September wedding at Gray Bridge was a floral fairytale, thanks to the enchanting creations by one of our favorite floral vendors, Tenderheart Botanical Floral. 🌸🌿 Every petal, every arrangement—pure perfection! 💖✨

Coordinator: Grit City Weddings + Events
Florist: Tenderheart Botanical Floral
Venue: Gray Bridge Venue
Photographer: GSquared Weddings Photography

01/21/2024

New Year, new website, same love + grit! 🎉 Grit City Weddings + Events is thrilled to unveil our brand new logo and website! 🖥️✨ Explore the fresh look and gritty details that reflect our commitment to creating unforgettable moments for your special day. Check it out now at www.gritcityweddings.com. 🌟

07/30/2023

HUGE TIP! If you don’t expect (or want) dancing at your wedding, consider an earlier morning wedding (10:30am or 11am) and then serve lunch! It’s usually cheaper and you wrap up the day by about 5pm. Guests will enjoy the day and will love having the evening to themselves. As your coordinator, we help you plan a smooth timeline to make the day feel fun and easy-breezy!

Also, when you can, leave in a seaplane!!!

Coordinator |
Catering | .catering
Desserts |
Photo | .originals
Video |
Hair + Makeup |
Rentals | .Kozo14
Restrooms |
Seaplane! |

05/11/2023

We had all the gorgeous pops of color this weekend at for our first outdoor wedding of the season!

04/12/2023

Congratulations to the beautiful couple, Michael + Olivia!

You’ll be seeing much more where this came from, but here’s a tiny little sneak peek at their day. It was a honor documenting the beginning of what marks their next big adventure : together! 🥹

Vendors :
Photographer : Light and Armour Photography
Wedding Coordinator : Grit City Weddings & Events
Venue : Pioneer Park Pavilion
Catering : T'Juana Tacos
Bartending : Party On The Rocks
Alcohol : Top Down Brewing Company
Desserts : All City Ice Cream + Nothing Bundt Cakes
Hair + Make Up :
Florist : Laura Nimick
DJ : DJ Justin Murta
Dress : Something Blue Boutique
Suit : Men's Wearhouse

04/02/2023

We had so much fun celebrating birthday!!! You know a planner will go all out on their own party!!! 🎈🎈🎈

Venue:
Balloon installation:
Design:
DJ:
Rentals:
Donuts:
Bar:
Catering:

03/29/2023

It was so wonderful working with South Sound Business to produce this article! Thank you so much for the highlight!!!

The Space hosted by Grit City Events

Spending 24 hours with the owners of Grit City Weddings + Events and The Space.

02/05/2023

An epic time had by all at Courtney + Kenny’s wedding. What an incredible way to kick off wedding season!! Everyone should have glow sticks.

Coordination |
Venue |
Catering + Bartending |
Cake + Cookies
Photography |
Rentals |
Hair |
Makeup |
Florals |
DJ |

02/01/2023

‘It suggests that we have a high cultural tolerance for women’s suffering. It’s not regarded as important.’

Hot flashes, sleeplessness, pain during s*x: For some of menopause’s worst symptoms, there’s an established treatment. Why aren’t more women offered it?

12/14/2022

It's the time of year to start voting for Best of South Sound and we would love your vote!!!

https://vote.southsoundmag.com/wedding-events/

There are 2 categories where we can be nominated:
Wedding Planner - Grit City Weddings & Events
Wedding Venue - The Space hosted by Grit City Events

We hope you will jump in and vote!

WEDDING & EVENTS If you are throwing a wedding or any special event, you know how important it is to get all the details perfect. Tell us about your favorite venue, caterer, deejay, and more!

10/29/2022

What a colorful and fun wedding this one was...we didn't want the party to end, to be honest!!!

★★★★★ "I honestly can't say enough about Michele and the Grit City team. From the very beginning she was on board and understood our vision for our wedding, was incredibly organized, thoughtful, kind and fun. She made our day so smooth and I didn't have to worry about a thing, which as an ...

10/29/2022

This year has been one for the books when it comes to all of the amazing weddings we were able to be a part of! And nothing makes us smile bigger than when we hear from a client in the form of a review...it's so fun to revisit and remember!

https://g.co/kgs/pQHrd3

★★★★★ "Ashley was incredible and helped us create a memorable, special and beautiful day. She is organized, timely, friendly, thorough, professional and trustworthy. We could not have done it without her and her team. Grit City has several packages and services to chose from that will fit ...

10/26/2022

We had a really great time planning a cocktail party for a law firm and their clients! We even provided all the rentals, which was really fun to design and set up for them.

Food + Bar | .catering
Rentals + Florals |
Venue |

08/17/2022

We could go on and on about this very special day! This couple had the most thoughtful details to help their guests feel extra loved and valued. Truly a wonderful, wonderful day!

Ceremony at St. Leo’s
Reception
Coordinators
Catering + Bar .catering
Florals + Honey
DJ
Photography
HMUA .beauty

08/11/2022

Another beautiful Tacoma wedding in the books! This was a full design and planning wedding with the couple and we loved all the gorgeous pops of color!

Venue (Pagoda)
Planning + Coordination
Photographer
Rentals +
Catering + Bartending
Desserts + +
Hair Stylist - Salon Miro
DJ

08/10/2022

If you are looking for a “destination” wedding that isn’t too far away, on Orcas Island is the place to be! An amazing ceremony and reception space and gorgeous places to stay overnight. We had such a great time celebrating with .vee (& hubs!) and their people! And we couldn’t have asked for more perfect weather. ☀️

Venue + Catering
Photography
Videography
DJ
Florals
Bakery
HMUA .hmu
Dog Care
Photobooth
Strings

07/31/2022

What a magical (& hot!) day on the family farm with and - we had all the fun celebrating with them!

📷: .russell

Vendor Team:
Coordination
Catering
DJ .oke
Churros
Photography
Rentals
HMUA .hair.artistry
Florals
Restrooms
Shuttles



Also, we truly work with the best people!!! ❤️❤️❤️

07/26/2022

What a fun, fun wedding at - it’s always amazing when the bride or groom is an event planner themselves and plans down to the last detail! So much color, so much joy - truly one for the books!!!

Vendors:
Venue
Coordination
Cake
Donuts
Photography .c.studio
Photobooth
Balloon arch

07/20/2022

This weekend was one for the books. A live band, our favorite Tacoma venue, incredible vendors, and a couple we can truly call our friends. We want to do this wedding over and over and over again!!

Coordination |
Venue | .venue
Food + Drink |
Dessert | +
Photo |
Rentals | +
HMUA |
Florals | An Awesome Friend
Music | Your Party Band

📷: .Russell

07/19/2022

Wow! What an incredible evening celebrating L+D in the trees. If you haven't been to , it's unbelievable: luxury treehouses all over the place, the cutest ceremony spot, a tent for dinner and an indoor spot for dancing. It's truly everything you need.

📷: .russell +

Vendors:
Design + Coordination |
Venue |
Photographer |
Florist |
HMUA | Stace Cho
Officiant |
Food + Drink |
DJ |
Photobooth |
Outdoor Games |
Transportation Company |
Rental Company | +
Suit |
Dress |

07/12/2022

What an incredible day full of love + food trucks!!!

Vendors:
Planning + Coordination |
Venue |
Apps Caterer + Staff | Sansinos Catering
Food Trucks |

Cake |
Donuts |
Bartender |
Strings + DJ |
Rentals |
Photography |
Officiant |
Merriment |
Restrooms |
Dress |

Photos by: +

07/03/2022

Another gorgeous day at with our clients!

Venue |
Catering |
Photography |
Rentals |

06/26/2022

There is nothing like an outdoor summer wedding in the PNW! Sign us up. ❤️

06/21/2022

It’s full on wedding season here in Washington and we are here for it!!! Some fun captures from the past week…



📷: .russell

06/18/2022

We had a great evening celebrating a wonderful 16 year old! We love fun parties!!!

Rentals |
Plants + Florals |
Venue |
Catering + Bar |
Desserts |
Design + Rentals |