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

02/02/2025

Who else loves a Fall palette, but also feels like it can be a bit too predictable for that time of year?

While we do love honoring the season we're in through colors, textures, and accents, there's nothing wrong with straying away from the expected and moving into something that is unique and inspiring through small tweaks here and there.

For Fall colors specifically, softly muting and lightening the traditional palette is the easiest way to achieve a fresh take - which is exactly what was done for Morgan and Jason's wedding at (which, HI, is the quintessential cozy PNW vibe).

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24/01/2025

Reminiscing over this unforgettable day down in the Columbia Gorge at for Molly and Danny's big day.

While I love, love, love our segment of the industry in Northern Washington, it was SO much fun branching out and getting to work with other industry pros in the Vancouver/Portland region. Gosh I just love the PNW.

The EGW team is meets you wherever you are and we are OPEN FOR 2026! Inquiry link is in our bio.

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24/01/2025

Hey hi hello! 👋🏻 It's been a while since I've done an introductory post and since we have so many new friends here, now's the time!

My name is Lacey - I am the Owner and Lead Planner of Evergreen Weddings. I'm a born and raised Skagit Valley girl - my heart will forever be in the PNW - with a Bachelor's degree from a tiny college in Michigan called Hillsdale. I always imagined I would move to Colorado after graduation to become a snowboard bum with an A-frame house working at some ski resort, but the Good Lord had very different plans for me.

I started dreaming of Evergreen Weddings in 2018 after I married my incredible husband, Grant, then spent the following year bootstrappin' it and offering free Day of Coordinating to local couples. I spent my down time at work building my website, strategizing my services, and networking as much as I could. I went public with EGW in August 2019, participated in a couple wedding shows, had a full line up for 2020 and then Covid hit.

That didn't stop me from quitting my full time job though! With the incredible, steadfast support of my husband, I was able to say adios to a horrible, soul-crushing, 9-5 M-F desk job and take EGW full time despite the world's circumstances.

The rest is history and now here I am today! With over 70 weddings in the books, I have proudly expanded EGW operations to include two incredible Lead Coordinators, DJ and Chyron, an amazing Lead Assistant, Nicole, and the best VA around, Hannah. A formal introduction with all their sweet faces is coming soon!

I brought my first baby girl into this world in February 2024, and motherhood has completely rocked my world in all the best ways. I love to garden, hike, camp, generally be outside, cook & bake, and spend quality time with my people. I'm a pianist, sourdough enthusiast, and Schitts Creek obsessor - drop a thumbs up if we have something in common!

23/01/2025

Sharing some of my heart in a not-so-wedding-related post.

I am a huge spoken and written word nerd. I received my undergrad in Speech and Rhetoric Studies 11 years ago. I love analyzing what a single word usage means and how an alternate word can change the entire meaning of a situation. I wrote a 76 page thesis on "The Rhetoric of Authenticity in Women's Lifestyle Magazines" which took me a year and a half to complete. Defending that thesis and graduating with Departmental Honors because of it was, and still is, one of my proudest moments.

Thomas, a groom of mine from 2022, was one of the most eloquent speakers (and writers!) I had ever met. The speech that he gave at his and Stephanie's intimate wedding was so moving, so personal, and it brought guests to tears. Being in both his and Stephanie's presence was invigorating and uplifting.

To be able to express yourself with words in a poised, articulate fashion is an art that is seemingly lost in most of today's modern age, especially with the uprising of AI. I personally have a hard time accepting that programs like ChatGPT exist and could write my 76 page thesis in a matter of seconds. Do I believe there's a time and place for it? Absolutely. It's a genius tool for a lot of reasons.

But it makes me sad that so many people in today's world will use these programs to skate by and have the work done for them. They are handing over their critical thinking abilities, their creativity, their unique and authentic selves and letting a robot take their place.

Friends! Your words are one of your most powerful resources. They paint the picture of your character. They bring you - your beautiful, wonderful, unique self - to life. They connect you to those around you. Don't give that up and don't stop working to refine your expressive capabilities. What you have to say is so valuable and so necessary!

10/01/2025

If you had to choose between...

A) A patterned linen
B) A napkin ring
C) A charger
..what would you choose?

We would choose all three 😎

Drop your answer in the comments!

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07/01/2025

Are you planning a 2025 or 2026 wedding? Wondering the true costs of things and how far you can stretch your budget? Here is a full breakdown and explanation of a 1 in 1,000,000 way to spend a $50,000 budget in the Pacific Northwest.

Keep in mind:
🌲These are very basic averages based on vendor minimums, typical costs, guest count, and this hypothetical overall budget. These numbers will change in an instant if your guest count changes, the overall budget changes, if you're in Seattle versus Bellingham versus Wenatchee versus Chelan, and so on.
🌲Priorities were not taken into consideration because, duhhhh, there is no client attached to this. Priorities will shift around this budget allocation in a heartbeat!
🌲Tax is included, gratuity is not.
🌲A lot of couples don't hire out this entire list of vendors and that is OKAY!

The goals of this post is to:
1) Provide you sweet, sweet engaged couples with a jumping off point when forming your expectations.
2) Offer a gentle reminder to other industry professionals that couples need education on where costs go in wedding planning. If they come to you with a wishlist that wildly does not fit with their budget, they aren't doing it to be cheap, they're doing it because they're uneducated on what's realistic. So help them paint that picture! And understand that they have an entire wedding to pay for, and only they can decide what is most important to them in terms of spending, splurging, and saving.

What budget breakdown do you want to see next? Tell me below 👇🏻

06/01/2025

A moment for the groom, please!

We just adore all of the mindful details a groom puts into their wedding day attire - from the custom suit to the chosen wrist watch.

Fellas may often say they don't care too much about capturing their details, but we know it's never a regret when the photographers insist on a few minutes together.

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02/01/2025

Cheers to 2025! As we make a toast to the year ahead, we also wanted to offer up our top five tips for toast givers at your wedding. Drumroll pleeeease.....🥁
1️⃣ Introduce yourself. Who are you? What is your relationship to the couple? Keep it short and sweet - we're not looking for the entire backstory to your relationship, just your "title" and BRIEF history will do.
2️⃣ Speaking of short and sweet, keep the whole thing short and sweet. It's a toast, not a speech! We recommend no more than 4 minutes unless you're an undercover comedian that can guarantee laughter from everyone for longer.
3️⃣ And speaking of laughter! Laughter over tears. Keep it light. Keep it funny. This is a happy day - we don't need to purposefully trigger the waterworks. Nothing is more awkward than trying to understand a sobbing, sniffling person through a microphone.
4️⃣ Address BOTH parties. You're toasting to the couple - not just your bestie.
5️⃣ PUT. YOUR. PHONE. AWAY. Have your toast handwritten or printed out...or if you're an overachiever, memorize it! But please, for the love of all things good and holy, don't read off of your phone. It looks and feels soooo....underprepared.

Over the years, we've witnessed some incredibly memorable toasts - good and bad. The worst was a 37 minute monologue from a parent followed up by a 15 minute monologue from a brother. The best was from the bride's sister who had people in tears from laughing so hard.

Toasts can make or break the mood.

Choose your toast givers wisely and don't extend the invitation out of obligation! Remember, you can have people give a toast at your rehearsal dinner where it's much more appropriate to speak more deeply, personally and/or emotionally.

Okay, now can we share our cringy toast stories?🎤 You know everybody loves to see them!

20/12/2024

We simply adored this layout design done up by one of EGW's Leads, DJ, and for Katie and Berke's wedding reception at the Lightcatcher Musuem last summer. This downtown Bellingham museum is known for its incredible translucent curved wall that spans nearly 200 feet long and just shy of 40 feet tall. It is the focal point of the building, paying homage to "the Northwest’s most precious natural resource: sunlight." Curving the tables along the wall was a tip of the hat to this incredible architectural design.

One of the biggest perks of having a Wedding Coordinator in your corner is their eye for both design AND functionality - how to make a space look dang good with the items you've got while also making it functional and logistically comfortable for guests. I think we nailed it, don't you? 😍

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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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We know everyone means well when they offer to coordinate your wedding day, but the truth is, “Day of Coordinating” is more like “Wedding Management.” Our work as a Coordinator begins looooong before the Day actually arrives. This is something those well-meaning friends and family members simply don’t realize. They also don’t realize that they are going to have a million and one distractions and obligations on the wedding day that will inevitably pull them away from actually coordinating each step of the wedding. So do yourself another favor and JUST. HIRE. THE. WEDDING. COORDINATOR!

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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?