Sunday, August 16, 2009

The "Seeks" Wedding in Winthrop


The wedding was held in the Methow valley. We arrived just in time for the rehearsal dinner friday night held at the Sun Mountain Lodge and resort. The views were amazing to say the least as well as the food. We met many new faces and caught up with old friends late into the evening.




The morning of the wedding, the bridesmaids gathered at the Freestone Inn where Jillian was staying. Jillian had each of us find a black dress that suited us, which was very kind of her :)
We had matching green beaded necklaces that Jillian picked out as a gift to each of us. Almost ready for picture time by the ponds


The wedding site was set in a beautifu valley surrounded by mountain faces that towered on all sides. A bear was seen earlier wandering around the tent sites which added to the adventure wedding Jillian and Lorin were seeking.



The property is owned by family friends of the Seeks and the family said over and over how honored they were to have this wedding here.



The ceremony was perfect, simple and well-spoken. Tears fell here and there as the bride and groom recited their vows, and the way the looked at each other just... well it was love. As the officiator presented "Mr. and Mrs. Seeks" the clouds parted just slightly and the sun gleamed down on the altar... I can't make this up. It was perfect


This homemade altar was prepared by Lorin's father and brother the day before the wedding (it helps that Lorin's Dad is an architect)


The flowers were all from Pike's Market in Seattle and looked amazing! (as does Miss Tafara :)
After the ceremony we gathered for a few more majestic pictures in the nearby fields, while trying to avoid yellow jackets which seemed pretty interested in our flowers.

The reception was held in this old Hay barn, decorated with hanging laterns and birch branches with wild flowers on all the tables. We gorged ourselves on ribs and BBQ chicken. Plus the dessert was a never ending sampling of the most amazing pies ever! My favorite was strawberry rhubarb


Amalie and I quickly put on the fleece jackets as the weather cooled into the evening


Anna, Chad and Isaac enjoying the reception



Leah and Dave travelled on bike from Everett, WA to be here!


Amalie, Jessica, Leah, Kate P, Becky, Katie R, and Tafara


We danced late into the evening


Jillian I am sooo happy for you and Lorin. You two are just salt of the earth and deserve only the best and I know your journey together will be amazing. I will forever be your friend, roomie and teammate. love you Jillian
















2 comments:

Roberto Gutierrez said...

looks like a relly good time!
love
berto

Unknown said...

oops - I posted my comment on the wrong set of pictures --see the goat pictures to see my comments.