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Evergreen Weddings offers a range of services, from Day of Coordinating to Full Service Planning.
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05/12/2024

Did you know that your guest count is going to be the number one driving influence to your budget? Peep slide 6 for a beginning cost breakdown per guest table.Face is, a $50,000 wedding for 50 people is going to look and feel drastically different than it will for 100 people, and further yet for 200 people.

Oftentimes, couples run into the same problem: We have a vision, we have a budget, and we have a guest list - but the three are not working cohesively together. That's when a little tough love comes into play and we say something's gotta give! You either have to reduce your expectations on quality for your vision, you have to increase your budget, or you have to decrease your guest count.

And there is NOTHING wrong with any of this! It's okay to not spend your life savings on your wedding. It's okay to not have the biggest guest list. It's okay to swap some design ideas that better fit the bill. Our biggest encouragement here is to keep the main thing the main thing - the fact that you two are coming together to get married and become one. That's what matters! That's what you should settle into at the end of each day.

We absolutely LOVE budgeting around here, and have a tried and true method we're dying to share with you. If you're looking to have a quick and dirty budgeting session where you can walk away with actionable steps to stay on budget, with a realistic idea of where your money is going, then you must book a virtual planning session!

Link in bio to book, or send us a DM with any questions!

You got this babe!

21/11/2024

Two part post for you today, my friends!1) If you haven't heard of Frankie's Bakery you are MISSING OUT! This sister duo is located in Anacortes and they make the most delicious and gorgeous bite sized desserts I have ever laid eyes on (and tasted). You absolutely, positively must place an order with them! Their Joanna Board is a perfect addition to your wedding dessert table, too.

2) Speaking of your dessert table - if you're feeling stumped on what to serve, here are FIVE quick considerations to help you make that decision:
🍰If you want a large cake to be plated and served to guests, make sure your caterer can provide this service. They know how to properly portion out the pieces to ensure you serve the amount you intended for.
🍩Never underestimate the power of a donut. It's okay to keep it simple.
🧁Variety is key if you're looking to please - even if it's the same type of dessert, having multiple flavors is a pro move.
🍦Everybody has a little kid in them - don't forget that ice cream carts do exist! We love and
🍮Having a Gluten and/or Dairy Free option is a really kind tip of the hat to those who have intolerances to either.

Now! All you cake baking, donut staking, ice cream slingin' people out there - drop a 👋🏻 below so all of the sweet 2025 brides and grooms know you exist and are ready to sweeten their day!

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18/11/2024

We got to experience Captain Whidbey for the first time this year and it did not disappoint.The shift from a one-day celebration to a weekend long extravaganza has been SUCH a fun thing to see, and now we get to add Captain Whidbey to our list of favorite weekend-long-friendly-venues.

They say your wedding day is one of the only times where people from every corner of your life will be together - so why not keep them around for a couple days?!

What are your thoughts on the weekend celebration? Drop your favorite weekend-friendly venues below so all the brides + grooms looking to do the same thing for their wedding can do a little venue shopping ✨

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18/11/2024

A moment for some flatlay and detail magic by .photo.I LOVE seeing detail shots geared towards the fellas, wouldn't you agree?

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17/11/2024

Those quiet, reflective moments before you see your person for the first time that day✨Sweet bride, before you head out to your First Look, whether it's in private or at the ceremony, here are a few tips:
🌲Sip some water - that nervous dry mouth is REAL
🌲Smell your bouquet because smell triggers memory!
🌲Take a moment to be alone - yes, photographers, that means you leave the room, too 😉
🌲Have somebody nearby who can carry your train and your veil
🌲Remember to keep the main thing, the main thing - you are getting married! You are committing your life to this person. This day is not for show. It's not to impress people. It's to celebrate the life you two have built, and your commitment to keep building it. Breath. Ground yourself. Get present.

Do you remember what those moments were like for you? I do! I was a nervous wreck and I couldn't decide which earrings I wanted to wear. I felt hurried and panicked. It was loud. My mom was still getting her hair and makeup done and didn't help me into my dress - that made me sad. I wondered if everything would stay on track without me there (hi, didn't hire the Coordinator). It was a lot, and I remember my girlfriend putting a glass of champagne in my hand - with a straw of course 💄💋 - telling me to breath.

But once I was with Grant, all of those nerves melted away. We walked, and talked, and kept asking each other if we could believe we were getting married. The world slowed, and nothing else mattered. All was as it should be.

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12/11/2024

'Tis the season to be booking your wedding vendors! 💍Are you contemplating which service fits what you're in need of? We believe everybody can benefit from a Wedding Coordinator but it's important to know how they differ from a Wedding Planner in case you are looking for a little extra support.

We've mapped out some key differences between a Coordinator and a Planner in hopes that it helps you make a decision.

Share this with a friend who's getting married in 2025!

27/10/2024

One of the VERY best things to happen while planning a wedding is when we, as wedding professionals, can go to one another with a vision and say "HEY, we love your work, we think you would be a good fit here, can you make this happen?" and there's nothing but a big, fat resounding YES.Maddy drew up this vision for her and Tyler's ceremony arch during our planning process and I reached out to to ask if they would be up for doing a custom build. It was the simplest "yes" and they de👏🏻liv👏🏻ered.

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27/10/2024

Yes, I post a lot about cake.No, I'm not sorry about it.
BECAUSE LOOK AT HOW PRETTY SHE IS! I will forever have hearteyes for this pink monochromatic design did for our Fall styled shoot.

Any guesses on the flavor? 😏

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22/10/2024

A newer trend that we saw a lot of this season was wedding parties taking a seat during the ceremony. We love the symbolism of a wedding party standing beside you as you say your vows, but we also love how intimate it makes the ceremony feel when it's just the couple and their officiant.

The wedding party still processed and recessed the same way they would if they were standing, but that ceremony space was reserved for the couple and it's just...*chef's kiss*

What are your thoughts on this newer trend?!

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26/09/2024

Looking for another reason to do a First Look? THIS IS IT😍This moment where you finally get to exhale. Where it gets to be just the two of you, nobody else (except your photographer + videographer, and maybe your creepin' wedding planner...😎). Where you feel completely safe to let your emotions show and not worry about hundreds of eyes staring at you as you take in the view that is your soon-to-be-spouse.

There aren't many moments in a wedding day where it gets to be just the two of you. Don't miss out on this really precious time together for the sake of a tradition that is sprinting out the door.

Are you Pro First Look or Anti First Look? The debate continues, but now you know our stance. It's time to share yours!👇🏻

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19/09/2024

How are we already in the last days of summer?! I'm already missing those blue skies and warm breezes, but I'm a sucker for fall weather so I guess I'll just sit in this weird split of emotion for a while🤣This season has been a whirlwind to say the least. If you're new here, I welcomed my baby girl - Gwendolyn - into the world last February and kicked off the season with an early Spring wedding at 10 weeks postpartum. I was lucky enough to be able to take May and June off from physical weddings, but still had a full line up of consultations in those months.

It's been a REALLY hard adjustment in balancing motherhood and business ownership, one that I was not handling very gracefully. I look back on the last several months and ask myself how the HECK did I survive that? How did I manage to not crash and burn? I truly don't know, but I do know that I could not have done it without the most incredible support system from my husband and other friends in the industry. I feel like I'm finally in my groove now, and I could not be happier.

The Evergreen Weddings team is growing, which excites me. We have some plans for this off season to work on a community project with a few other local vendors, and that also excites me.

My heart is overwhelmed with gratitude and love, and I can't wait to see what this next year has in store.

What are your off-season plans?! Share them below - I would love to hear about them!👇🏻

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Chuppah: Custom built by the groom himself!

18/09/2024

We're in full blown wedding planning mode for 2025, can you believe it?! If you are newly engaged or just starting out with your wedding planning then this post is for YOU✨

Setting your wedding budget is INCREDIBLY important if you want to navigate all of the phases of planning with ease, intention, and realistic expectations. As you're doing so, don't forget about these sneaky little wedding costs!

18/09/2024

Let's talk table and seating assignments👇🏻If you've been around here long enough, you may recall that many years ago I was anti-seating-chart. I had high hopes for people being able to sit and make friends and I reeeeally just wanted to help alleviate the stress it causes the couples who are putting the chart together, but alas, these past three years have forced me to pivot on my stance and I am now full blown, pro-seating-chart. I'm still in a "take it or leave it" mindset with actual assigned seats.

People are terrible at condensing tables and sitting with strangers, and couples see no way out of making one😂 SO here are a few tips to make everyone's lives easier:

🌲Even if you are a rare bird that still wants to opt out of a seating chart, please still have table numbers. Dismissal for the buffet line will be much simpler.
🌲Before your invitations have gone out, start putting your guests into groups of 6, 8, or 10 - depending on which size tables you are using. As people begin to RSVP, you will start to see natural merges that can happen between tables (i.e. one table has 5, one table has 3 - combine those for a table of 8).
🌲Do not assign table numbers to your groups until your wedding planner has provided you with a reception floorplan that has the numbers laid out in a way that makes sense when guests go find their seat. You're not ranking these groups of people, so please stop believing your family has to be at Tables 1 and 2, and your long lost cousins you never talk to are at Table 20.
🌲If you plan to do assigned seats, be sure you provide your signage designer or wedding planner with a map of where people are sitting. If your wedding planner is responsible for setting the place cards out, be sure to put them in separate baggies labeled by table number.
🌲Make your seating chart big and alphabetize by last name so people can see it quickly and clearly!

02/09/2024

"What do I do with my engagement ring on the wedding day? Do I wear it at the ceremony?"Ah! Such a common question. And a good one too!

Get that beauty polished and cleaned before your wedding day because it's going to be in lots of photos.

To start off, it will be used for flatlays.
Then your photographer will probably try to capture some dreamy shots highlighting it on your finger in all its glory.
Then YES, you will be wearing it for the ceremony IF you have a wedding band.

If you do NOT have a wedding band, and you wish to use your engagement ring for the ring exchange, then keep it with your significant other's wedding band before it makes its way down the aisle.

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31/08/2024

PureBliss desserts and doggy cake toppersOceanside venues and flower showstoppers - these are a few of our favorite things😍
What's your favorite way to incorporate a fur baby into a wedding day? Drop your emoji vote in the comments!
🍰 Cake Topper
🍸 Custom Cocktail Napkins
🥂 Creative Drink Names
🐶 Ring Bearer or Flower Dog

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29/08/2024

Because .photo and I agreed these Golden Hour photos with the infamous Snohomish Hot Air Balloons needed a permanent spot on as many IG feeds as possible.That, and we just simply adore Kallie and Gavin.

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27/08/2024

We are NOT mad that these late night detail shots are a thing - are you?! 😍Venue:
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25/08/2024

A moment for the happiest bursts of color a wedding could ask for. Laura with knocked it out of the park for Rebecca and Jack's wedding!Venue:

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Hello, Sweet Bride to Be!

Hi! I'm Lacey and I am so happy you're here! I'm a classic PNW native who loves all things Washington: Coffee, mountains, Grey's Anatomy, and evergreen trees. Especially the evergreens. They mean home to me, and that's the whole idea behind Evergreen Weddings. I believe this season of life is meant for more than just planning the Big Day. It's the time to begin building the foundation to your own forever home - to create a life that is rich and long-lasting, just like an evergreen. My purpose here is to foster confidence, partnership, and excitement during this season by equipping my couples with unique resources and abundant encouragement to make for a fun, inclusive, and marriage-focused experience. I will invest in your relationship as much as I will invest in your wedding day. So let's keep the main thing the main thing and plan an Evergreen Wedding, shall we?