We see many a West Coast weddings… hello, California! But it’s not as often that we see Washington weddings, set on waterfront venues as pretty as Roche Harbor Resort. It’s the stunning spot that today’s fete is set at and oh, does it deliver. I should say Gather Design Company delivers… they planned, designed and bloom-ed up the entire celebration, all of which Blue Rose Photography captured. Have a look below for the full day.
From Gather Design Company… Kelly and Ryan came to us with a beautiful vision of an upscale seaside wedding at Roche Harbor Resort on San Juan Island in Washington state. Kelly and Ryan envisioned a weekend getaway for their guests on San Juan Island, where they could enjoy the best the Pacific Northwest has to offer: seafood, rocky beaches, local wines, and lodging at the historic Roche Harbor Resort.
From start to finish, the design reflected a strong sense of place. Their guests were introduced to their wedding with handmade invitations by The Fancy Cat Studio, which included a custom crest and a sketch of the Hotel del Haro, Roche Harbor’s most iconic backdrop. The invitations were tied with a dusty lavender silk ribbon, another preview to the wedding design.
Kelly’s Justin Alexander gown from Nyanza Bridal was a lovely mix of structure and whimsy, with a full skirt and an elegant, beaded lace top. She changed into a custom Stesha Ho gown for dancing and golden hour photos.
Kelly fell in love with the softest shade of dusty lavender, which made appearances throughout the design, from her mismatched but cohesive bridesmaid gowns to her table linens. For their ceremony in the garden, we created a ‘growing’ ceremony backdrop to frame but not overpower the couple and their wedding party. Flowers also lined the back row of the chairs.
For the reception in the Pavilion, we brought a sense of luxury with dusty lavender velvet linens, topped with Parisian inspired chargers and clean, modern flatware. To offset from the linens, we kept flowers in a neutral white and green palette, in a mix of full, fluffy and smaller textural blooms. The fireplace was lit with several hundred hurricane candles. Some of our other favorite details of the day was the vintage key escort card display and the couple’s choice to gift their guests San Juan Island Sea Salts as favors.
We were so happy with how the design evolved from inspiration to reality!
Photography: Blue Rose Photography | Videography: Mad Luv Films | Wedding Dress: Justin Alexander | Cake : Felicitations | Lighting: Slayus Wedding Lights | DJ: Magnolia Rhapsody | Favors: San Juan Island Sea Salt | Officiant: Weddings Officiant | Bar: Happy Hour Bar Rentals | Bridal Beauty: Natalie Kalini Luxury Makeup and Hair Style | Bridal Gown Salon: Nyanza Bridal | Bridal Party Beauty: Bridal Beauty Agency | Espresso: Espresso Elegance | Groom Suit: Indochino | Paper Goods & Signage: The Fancy Cat Studio | Planning, Design, Florals: Gather Design Company | Rentals: Cort Party Rentals | Resort: Roche Harbor Resort | spray tan: The Simple Bronze