Lindsay & Brett's Private Residence Wedding in the San Juan Islands

January 7, 2024 Krisanna Elizabeth Co.

Color Palette & Aesthetic Notes
White, neutrals, shades of blue, pops of gold
Modern, chic, relaxed, refined

Favorite Design Elements
The ceremony arch, made by hand from driftwood collected from their private beach (and did I mention the driftwood bar!?)
The vintage canoe, filled with beverages for guests - L’s dream from the get-go!
Hand-painted watercolor table numbers and brush-lettered guest names on oyster shells
The juxtaposition of live edge tables and modern white chairs for their tented reception

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Lindsay & Brett decided to host their wedding at their family’s private residence before private residence weddings were cool, and it is one of my favorite celebrations of all time! I had the privilege of working with them as their wedding planner and designer, which meant several wonderful months with this fun-loving couple - planning out every single logistic and detail needed to execute a full wedding weekend on a tiny island in the San Juan’s.

B’s family property was expansive and offered so many perfect areas for each part of the day. The ceremony space overlooked a private beach, and then it was just a quick jaunt across the road to cocktail hour in the garden and dinner and dancing under a clear top tent in the meadow. With this in mind, we carefully chose each design element and redefined the term “rustic chic” - classic vineyard chairs for the ceremony to complement the beach’s natural elegance, and a mixture of live edge wood tables from Seattle Farm Tables, modern white chairs, and romantic florals designed by Erin Land for dinner. Other tablescape details included hand-painted watercolor table numbers, brush-lettered seashells (collected from the beach), and custom dusty blue menus.

Guests were also treated to a driftwood bar and vintage canoe full of refreshments, an oyster bar, and an incredible paella display (by the one and only Paellaworks). Not to mention a beautiful spread of DERU cakes - one of each flavor, please! And then DJ 100Proof did his thing so that everyone could dance the night away under the stars. A perfect day, indeed.

It was an honor and a privilege, Mr. & Mrs. Simons!!

PS — a huge thank you to every single person on the team for this one (be sure to scroll all the way through for full list!) - flawlessly executing a wedding on an island is no small feat, and none of this would have happened without you! And also, a huge thank you to the weather… it rained all morning, and cleared up just in time for photos and ceremony.

Photography by the marvelous Kate Price

Gorgeous live edge tables for this private residence wedding in the San Juan Islands

Romantic and chic wedding reception under a clear top tent on Guemes Island

A chic white plate and napkin combination with custom menu and hand-lettered names on oyster shells

DERU wedding cakes for this summer wedding in Washington

Seattle wedding planner - wedding cake slices

Venue: Private Residence - Guemes Island (San Juan Islands)
Wedding Planner & Designer: Krisanna | Krisanna Elizabeth Co.
Photographer: Kate | Kate Price Photography
Catering, Paella & Oyster Bar: Paellaworks
Floral Designer: Erin Land
Artisan Cakes: DERU Market
DJ & MC: DJ100proof
Rentals: CORT Party Rental
Seattle Farm Tables (live edge tables)
Hair & Makeup Artists: EM Bridal Team
Officiant: Mike (B’s brother)
Invitations: Wide Eyes Paper Co.
Day-of Stationery & Signage: Krisanna | Krisanna Elizabeth Co.
Transportation: A&A Limousine & Bus Service
Bridal Dress Boutique: Love & Lace Bridal Salon
Bridal Dress Designer: Made With Love
Groom’s Attire: Men’s Wearhouse
Restrooms: Royal Restrooms

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Ethereal Castle Wedding | Thornewood Castle - Seattle | Y&Y

August 17, 2020 Krisanna Elizabeth Co.

Color Scheme + Aesthetic
Dusty blue, French blue, greens, and neutrals. Classic with a vintage twist.

Favorite Décor Elements
Y&Y incorporated so many beautiful vintage elements and furniture pieces into their wedding and then topped them off with overflowing florals.

Favorite Moment
We didn’t know if Y’s family would be able to be there until the week before their wedding, so sending her down the aisle with her father was an especially sweet experience.

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It’s not often that I get an inquiry for a Tuesday wedding, so when I do, I am in!

Y&Y had already spent a lot of time planning and designing their Thornewood Castle wedding by the time they asked me to join their team, but I am so happy + honored that I had the opportunity to be a part of something so meaningful! Y (the bride) grew up in China, but is in the States to get her double masters - she is ridiculously intelligent and has a way of being both kind and graceful, while also commanding the room. Our meetings were unique in that I had the privilege of learning so much more about her culture, and also about the Visa system; for most of our time working together, we did not know if her parents would be allowed into the US for their wedding, due to the intensive visitation process. Luckily, the week before their celebration, Y was given confirmation that they would be able to be there, but I remember being shocked at the idea that any person would not be able to have their parents at their wedding, and promptly added that to the list of stressors I wish I could fix as a wedding planner. Logistics and aesthetic are important, but family is everything.

On the aesthetic side of things - it’s hard to make a castle wedding even more magical than it already is, but Y&Y’s day was nothing short of stunning, complete with vintage furniture for their welcome table and seating chart, and gorgeous floral elements via the infinitely talented Kelly of Botanique. Guests ate delicious food from Twelve Baskets Catering, and then finished off the night with cake from Honey Crumb Cake Studio, dancing, and the most perfect golden hour by the lake. Every detail was carefully hand-chosen by Y, so that every guest would feel they were given the royal treatment. It was truly a wedding to remember.

All my love to Y&Y!

Beautiful photos via Fengxian

The beautiful Thornewood Castle gardens - ready for wedding setup.

Beautiful Y in her Wedding Gown at Thornewood Castle with Bouquet by Botanique

Y and her bridesmaids - in dusty blue dresses at Thornewood Castle. Wedding Coordinator: Krisanna Elizabeth Co, Floral Designer: Botanique, Hair & Makeup: Yessie Libby

Venue: Thornewood Castle
Wedding Coordinator: Krisanna | Krisanna Elizabeth Co.
Photographer: Fengxian
Caterer: Twelve Baskets Catering
Floral Designer: Kelly | Botanique
Cake: Honey Crumb Cake Studio
DJ / MC: Kris McCoskery
Rentals:
CORT Party Rentals (tent, tablescape items)
Vintage Ambiance (furniture, signs)
Hair Stylist & Makeup Artist: Yessie Libby
Officiant: David Mannon (friend of Y&Y)
Invitations: Greenvelope
Day-of Paper: via boutique stationer
Seating Chart: Krisanna | Krisanna Elizabeth Co.
Bridal Dress Boutique: Peach (Boutique in China)
Groom’s Attire: via Boutique in China

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Black Tie Summer Wedding | The Admiral's House | J&J

November 9, 2016 Krisanna Elizabeth Co.

Elegant (adj.) - pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.

People often ask if I work with couples who are planning from out-of-state and this is a perfect example: Jane was in Chicago at law school and Jonathan was in New York, so most of our work was done via phone conferences. However, J&J's incredibly kind demeanors, attention to detail, and eagerness to host a perfectly executed event made working with them from afar an absolute dream. Together, we made sure that their top 3 wedding wishes - excellent food & drinks, impeccable photography, and a smooth, enjoyable experience from start to finish - became a reality.

Although it's been well over a year since their wedding day, J&J's wedding is one I'll likely never forget. The stunning Admiral's House backdrop + all-star vendor team (see below for full list), the carefully chosen little details (think lavender soap from Woodinville Lavender and fresh truffles from Intrigue), and, most importantly, the bride and groom's attention to their guests' experience, made for one of the most beautifully joyful events I've ever coordinated.

Forever grateful to my dear friend, Kelly (floral designer extraordinaire), for connecting me with this amazing couple!

Stunning imagery by Belathee