See you at the Seattle Wedding Show!

It’s that time of the year again for the Seattle Wedding Show! This weekend (January 7 & 8  We had a GREAT time last year and met tons of great new brides, families, vendors and friends! I was newly engaged last year and worked the show (well, did a combination of work and “research” (for Pine River Ranch of course  and had SUCH a great time! Talking with future brides who were just as excited as I was about getting married was so much fun and sharing my ideas with vendors for flower arrangements, cakes and getting new ideas for photography was such a blast. The best part? Cake and Catering samples GALORE! Seriously, it was a fun, high-energy zoo! Here is a little sampling of what you’ll see:There is a fashion show with over 15 bridal gown designers from David’s Bridal to La Belle Reve, 15 florists and 5 tuxedo shops. And not to spoil anything, but the song list consists of some Michael Jackson as well! “The way you make me feel” and models in tuxedos is a great combination if you ask me!

I want to thank some of the photographers who have shot weddings at the Ranch and were nice enough to donate some photos and goodies for our booth! Sea Studios, KCB Photography,Gavin Seim, Dinea De Photography, Jadyn Welch and Maija Karin. Look for their great photos (and discounts) at our booth!

There’s tons and tons of cake bakers and most of them have cake samples which is great if you don’t have much time for wedding planning and can’t drive around for multiple samplings! Or, it’s just plain fun and yummy!

A tip from an “experienced wedding show guru” bring your address label stickers! Why? Nearly every booth at the show has a drawing for a promotion (including us, so stop by for your chance to win a FREE nights stay at our Bed and Breakfast!) Trust me, after just a few booths you don’t want to write out your name, email address, wedding date etc. ever again!

So grab your Mom, Maid-of-Honor, Sister-in-law and bridesmaids, wear your running shoes, and bring a big bag for all the card samples, fliers, magazines and brochures and get ready for a phenomenal, fun-filled wedding show!

          

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Outdoor Green and White Barn Wedding | Leavenworth, Washington

Pine River Ranch | Leavenworth, Washington Wedding Venue

I was contacted by Lance Xavier of Xavier Photography a few weeks ago THE DAY AFTER this beautiful September 25th wedding with the photos. You have got to love that turnaround time brides! He showcased a wonderful blend of the indoor barn with the rustic refinished hardwood floors and walls and the luscious green grounds here at Pine River Ranch.

Love this shot of all the Bridesmaids! They know how to work the camera! Their green dresses look beautiful with the green manicured lawns at Pine River Ranch.

This is also a great shot for brides who are thinking about using different styles of dresses for their bridesmaids but are not quite sure how it will look! These beautiful bridesmaids look great in their different styles of dresses but Stefanie still outshines them all!

 With 22 acres at your disposal you are guaranteed to get beautiful shots with any scenery. Here is a beautifully lit shot of the bridal couple at our pond. I love the long shadow across the dock.

 CREATIVE IDEA ALERT! A great idea for "Thank You" cards or parent albums

As always, if you have photos to share with me please email them to ngourlie{at}yahoo.com, I would love to feature them on the blog

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Real Leavenworth Weddings | Luscious Green Outdoor Wedding | Pine River Ranch

 Gordon and Shelley were married in 2009 at Pine River Ranch and Gavin Seim their photographer did a great job of capturing the luscious green grounds at Pine River Ranch.

The rustic barn doors of the bottom story of the wedding venue are always a favorite for brides and grooms to get a "barn wedding" shot.

Gordon and Shelley got some great shots out in the grass fields. With 22 acres at the bride and grooms disposal we have plenty of opportunities for any kind of photography style.

 Everything is included in your Wedding Package at Pine River Ranch including your entire place settings, linens, chairs and everything needed for your beautiful wedding day.

 Love this shot!

 Shelley looks absolutely stunning in this late night shot with the beautiful scenery in the background.

Congratulations again to Shelley and Gordon and Happy Anniversary! Hope your future if full of love and joy! 

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As always, if you have photos to share with me please email them to ngourlie{at}yahoo.com, I would love to feature them on the blog!

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Real Leavenworth Weddings | Ashley and Hannes | Dusty Rose Summer Wedding

Ok, I have a confession to make...I got the wonderful photos from Kim Hayes early in the summer, and she was immediately the featured photographer on the Pine River Ranch Wedding Website because I loved her photos, but I never made a blog post for her! Sorry Kim and sorry bloggers, I have been holding back on you hiding the beautiful dusty rose and music filled wedding!

Instead of starting with the getting ready shots like I traditionally do, I started with my favorite shot first :) I love the glow of the sun sneaking in through the trees.

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Ok, now for the getting ready shot!

Kim Hayes recapped Ashley and Hannes Leavenworth wedding saying it was the first nice day of the year when Ashley and Hannes got hitched at a charming country location just outside Leavenworth. The sweet sounds of the Dusty 45’s filled the air as family and friends celebrated. It was a super awesome and amazingly beautiful day! Congratulations you guys! And a thank you to her 2nd shooter extraordinaire, Keri Pinzon, for providing her with constant support, friendship, and awesome images!!

Is this not one of the coolest shoe shots you've seen? Sums up a Leavenworth Wedding at Pine River Ranch pretty well I'd say! I loved it! (And the beautiful cake is by Busy Bea's Bakery, a Pine River Ranch favorite vendor who does tons of cakes here. Remember the fabulous vintage suitcase cake by Bea in the Penner-Jones Wedding)

I love Ashley's Alvina Valenta dress!

The Ceremony

The guest swayed along to The Dusty 45's during the ceremony

For the Grand Exit...What do you guys say, think Ashley and Hannes are avid skiiers?

The dusty rose and pink decor lit up the restored 1944 dairy barn for the reception

The Reception



Hope you enjoyed sharing Ashley and Hannes wedding day as much as we did at Pine River Ranch.

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As always any Photographers, Brides, Grooms and Family

that want to share their photos I'd love to feature them! Send me an email to ngourlie@yahoo.com