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Kimberly + Brock

On July 17, 2021, Kimberly and Brock tied the knot at her parent’s ranch. In a ceremony that was absolutely picture perfect. Here’s to wishing you both a lifetime of happiness! Welcome to the Believe Bride Tribe!

The Proposal. On February 20th, Brock had suggested we get out of the house and go walk down at Higgins Point. It was cold, windy, and rainy, but honestly I didn't think it was anything out of the norm. Brock isn't the type to just sit around and he wouldn't let weather get in the way of enjoying the outdoors. So I bundled up and pretending like this was EXACTLY what I wanted to be doing too. After walking on the snow covered beach for a while, it was clear that I was freezing and I'm fairly certain my little toe was in the beginning stages of frostbite. So Brock decided this was the moment. He looked me in the eyes and asked me if I knew what day it was. "Its Saturday" I said. "Yea, you're right, but do you know what today actually is?" His eyes looked like they were watering but he claims it was because of the cold wind. "Its February 20th, the day before my moms birthday?" He laughed and said "I can't believe you don't know what day it is!" I reached for my phone to check our calendar, thinking I had missed a special anniversary, but he said I wasn't allowed to check it. "Here, I'll give you three hints." At this point his GoPro, that he very cleverly positioned to catch the moment, died. He grabbed it and started walking towards another area on the beach. I asked him what my hints were and all he kept saying was "you'll see." So we got to another area and he turned to face me. "Okay, I'll give you your hints now. Here's your first hint" He pulled a mini bottle of champagne out of his backpack and handed it me. "Now do you know what today is?" I looked at the champagne bottle and wondered what the heck he was up to because he's not really a drinker, especially champagne. "I can't believe you haven't figured out what today is yet. Here, maybe hint #2 will help." He pulled a single rose out from his backpack. Then I knew. This amazing man was about to ask me to spend the rest of my life with him. I was speechless, which is practically impossible for me. "NOW have you figured it out? If not, I think the last hint will give it away," and he pulled a ring box out, got down on one knee, and he asked me to marry him right there next to the water, in the snow. I bent down, hugged him, and cried. I had dreamt about this moment since I was little. I had always heard other sweet proposal stories, and wished I knew what it felt like. In my previous life, this moment never happened and it was more like casual, mutual agreement between two people. I felt jipped. But now God had brought the most amazing man into my life, and he was down on one knee, right in front of me, asking me to marry him. The moment was perfect, and its a moment I will re-live in my head every single day for years to come. On the way back to the car I asked him "So, what is today?" He looked at me and smiled and said "it's the day we got engaged, duh."

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The Big Day: I tried to stay very simple. My colors were more earthy natural colors. Creams, dark greens, tans, but I did add just a tiny hint of blush pink :) We had it at my parents ranch on a cliffside, and every detail was created by me :) I had been married before in 2006 (before pinterest) and it wasn't at all what I had in mind. So I had my hand on every detail this time around! I tried to keep it very local to PNW- our cake was white cake with huckleberry filling, the wine was from Maryhill and Latah Creek, and our center pieces were wood cuts with white roses and hydrangeas.
We had about 100 guests and enjoyed dancing and food until almost midnight!

What was your favorite part of your wedding?: My favorite details was I hired a local country music musician (Joey Anderson) to sing "This is It" while I walked down the aisle.

Special Memories: My movie has always been Hope Floats because my life was exactly like Birdie. So our song was Garth Brooks To Make you Feel my Love, and it was the perfect song to represent our relationship.

What advice would you give to future brides?: Just stay calm!

Vendor Credit:

Photographer- Living Serendipity- living serendipity photography
Caterer- Mamma Mia's
Videographer- Story Amor Films- https://www.facebook.com/StoryAmorFilms/

Corinne + Jason

Corrine and Jason tied the knot on October 3, 2020 at the Q'emiln State Park Trailhead Event Center. You might not be able to tell from the photos, but they had WAY too much fun! I am so glad that you guys were able to have the absolute time of your lives on your big day. Thank you so much for sharing these memories with us, and letting us relive the day all over with you.

Cheers to a lifetime of happiness.

The Proposal. I got off work and got home after midnight to a note on the door. It told me to meet him at the boat launch at Q'emiln State Park (where we wanted to get married). He had laid out a blanket and candles and was waiting there with our dog and flowers. I obviously knew what was going to happen - because what else would we be doing on the beach at midnight! He couldn't stop hugging me, but he eventually got down on one knee and asked me to be his wife. It was perfect!

The Big Day: What an absolutely perfect day. We started the day apart, getting ready with our bridal and groom parties. I had nervous knots, even though I knew we had everything taken care of. We met on the beach for a first look and as soon as he turned to me, and we were finally together, all of my nerves went away. We were finally getting married! Our photographer had drawn up an itinerary and we were on-time, if not early for everything. We were all able to be relaxed and really enjoy every moment. The key was to not worry about anything else, besides marrying the love of your life. All the other details would work out, but they weren't nearly as important. COVID changed our plans - some special guests couldn't make it, people wore masks and there was a lot more hand sanitizer than I ever thought there would be. But it was an absolutely perfect day in the craziest year. It's exactly what we needed and wanted. We could not be happier!

What was your favorite part of your wedding?: Jason and I decided that we would write our own personal vows, but not for the wedding. At our first look, it was just us and our photographers on the beach, and that's when we exchanged these vows. It was insanely intimate and emotional. And if we're being honest - we wouldn't have been able to get them out quickly enough at the actual ceremony. This is something I will always remember, and I'm so glad we did it this way.

We also left our reception to take sunset photos. This was great, not only for the gorgeous photos, but it gave us a moment to just be with each other after the ceremony. After all the hard parts were done - we took a hike into Q'emiln State Park and got to breathe and talk with one another.

Special Memories: I think my most special memories were in my favorite parts above. But there was another fun moment during the reception - one of my favorite karaoke songs came on and Jason ran to the DJ and demanded a mic for me because he wanted to hear me sing. I didn't really want to, but when your new husband is begging you to sing for him - you just have to do it! So I was in the center of the dance floor, belting our Locked Out Of Heaven by Bruno Mars.

At the end of the night, the DJ played "Closing Time" and everyone got into a big circle around us as we danced together in the center. That was such a fun moment that ended the day so perfectly.

What advice would you give to future brides?: My biggest advice is to go with the flow. Enjoy the day, and don't worry about anything but marrying the love of your life. Surround yourself with a team of family and friends that know the plan for the day and what you're wanting to see happen and trust that they will do their best to see that through.

Vendor Credit:

We had THE BEST line up of vendors. Hands down. Everyone that we chose was a team player that made everything go so smoothly.

Caterer: Parras Catering - https://www.facebook.com/parrascatering
Delicious, affordable and easy to work with! They served everyone to make sure people were safe from COVID-19 and it went so fast.

Dessert: Birdie's Pie Shop - https://birdiespies.com/, https://www.facebook.com/birdiespieshop, https://www.instagram.com/birdiespieshop/
We got so many compliments on our "Birdies Bites"! We had 500 mini pies in 7 different flavors, Enough for most to try every flavor and then some. We hardly had any left! They're such a fun local shop to interact with. A great, unique dessert option.

DJ: Spokane Photobooth - https://www.facebook.com/spokanephotobooth
Bob at Spokane Photobooth was an AMAZING DJ. The Photobooth/DJ package can not be beat. Bob is also a photographer so he knows how weddings go, and that is a valuable asset for a DJ. He knows how to keep people entertained so YOU DONT HAVE TO. I was never worried about leaving my guests alone. He is THE MAN. Plus, the photobooth gave everyone such great memories!

Officiant: A Day To Remember, Gary Weber - https://www.weddingwire.com/biz/a-day-to-remember-spokane/dd19b63f936db858.html
Gary did such a great job at getting to know Jason and I and personalizing the ceremony for us. He made it short and sweet, but special and intimate. He also knows to move over to the side so he's not behind you for your first kiss. Great guy!

Photographer: Amber Tyler - http://ambertyler.com/, https://www.facebook.com/ambertylerphotog, https://www.instagram.com/ambertyler87/
Amber and Travis were great to work with. Their wedding package included engagement photos, all-day wedding coverage and a wedding video. I've known them a long time and they're great people and BEYOND talented. The moments they were able to capture are stunning and I will cherish them forever.

Sarah + Brandon

August 16, 2020, Sarah and Brandon officially tied the knot in Clayton, WA! So glad to have you as a part of the Believe Bride Family! Here’s to many years of love, joy, and happiness. Cheers!

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The Proposal. Brandon proposed in July 2018 in my favorite place ever, miami! On the beach after a yummy sushi dinner. It was amazing!!

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The Big Day: Our wedding was amazing! It was the best day of my life, hands down! We splurged on a great photographer and amazing videographer. Ate macaroons and street tacos, drank coronas and champagne. It was a day my husband and I will never forget.

What was your favorite part of your wedding?: My favorite moment of my wedding was taking 10 minutes with my new husband right after our ceremony and marriage license signing! We sat alone without our phones and smacked & drank beers. It was so nice to just have some time with him right after everything to get to digest the awesome moments we just experienced.

Special Memories: Dancing with my dad was such an amazing moment. My parents are my favorite people, besides my husband, so it was amazing to get to share those sweet moments with them!

What advice would you give to future brides?: Pick bridesmaids who have had the type of wedding you’re having!! It makes a huge difference having people there by your side who have been though it before!

Vendor Credit:

Photographer: Tiffani Given @tiffanigivenphotography
Videographer: Miranda Brittan @mirandalynvideo
Venue: Denison Ridge @denison_ridge
Florals: Rose and blossom @roseandblossomspokane
Dress: believe bride :)
Alterations: Nina Cherie @byninacherie
Hair: Tyra Blazek @hairbytyrablazek @kleurstylehouse
Makeup: Alyssa Walsh @alyssafayemua
Rentals: event rents @eventrentswa
Catering: Borracho @borrachospokane
Macaroons: Lo and Lex Macs @loandlexmacs
Cake: sweet frostings @sweetfrostings
DJ: complete weddings and events

Sarah + Matt

Sarah and Matt said “I do” on August 1, 2020. Their intimate ceremony is what dreams are made of! We believe that love should be the forefront of you big day, and the new Mr. and Mrs. Moffatt definitely embraced that! Wishing you both a lifetime of joy.

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Tell us about the proposal! We LOVE to hear these stories. : We got engaged on Redtop Mountain in Cle Elum, Washington November 2nd, 2019! It was a beautiful Fall day. The skies were blue and clear and Mount Stuart (that is in the view at the look out) was gorgeous and so clear.

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The Big Day: My husband and I originally planned to get married in October of 2020. However, with the virus, our plans were altered. We ended up getting married in a small, family ceremony on August 1st, 2020 at my family property in Cle Elum, WA. We had about 16 people at the ceremony due to mandated requirements. The ceremony was gorgeous all thanks to my Maid of Honor and her sister for setting up the flowers and my Father in Law for building and creating a gorgeous cross that we used as our arbor at the ceremony. It was a beautiful and we plan on doing another wedding but this time, large in May 2021!

What was your favorite part of your wedding?: The dress of course! And having the small ceremony like we did with our families. It was very special and intimate.

Special Memories: My husband reading the sweetest vows to me!

What advice would you give to future brides?: I would remember that your day isn’t about what your dream might be, it is always about you and your spouse. It doesn’t matter if you got married in a shed or at the most beautiful venue. If you get to marry your best friend, that is what is most important. Even in the midst of a pandemic, if you want to get married and have the best day ever, you can!!!

Vendors:

Kailey Wallin - Photography

Shawna + Tully

August 22, 2020, Shawna and Tully officially tied the knot at Sacheen Lake, in Newport WA! So glad to have you as a part of the Believe Bride Family! Here’s to many years of love, joy, and happiness. Cheers!

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The Proposal. : It was 8:00 am and Tully wanted to go for a walk in 40 degree weather. I did NOT want to go but he kept pushing me so I finally gave in. We took one last walk down by the Spokane river, it was freezing. He said he had something for me and pulled away from me to get down on one knee, which I was not expecting it! He had been in the Air Force for 9 months, and we were finally going to be together again. It was a special moment for us both and I’m so happy he did it in his own way!

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The Big Day: One of the most creative things I’ve ever done was our center pieces! His last name is Kerr, and there are Kerr mason jars. I spray painted then rose gold and put some flowers in them and everyone loved it! The venue was his aunts house, a beautiful location and we were so blessed that she let us have our special day there. It was a elegant/rustic theme with purple, grey and rose gold as our special colors. With the theme we chose, not knowing our wedding was going to be at the lake, it tied in nicely with the lake! It was small and intimate and personal to my husband and it meant so much to us to have it at a location that he took a pet in growing up in.

What was your favorite part of your wedding?: Putting on my wedding dress for the first time in months, seeing myself with my hair and makeup done. And the excitement I felt when Tully was going to see me for the first time as his soon to be wife.

Special Memories: My dad seeing me for the first time. Tully’s mom putting on her mother’s pearls on me. Tull watching me coming down the isle. My niece seeing me for the first time. My bridesmaids singing a “love is an open door” adjusted song to me and Tully. Daddy daughter dance. (I never knew how important this dance was until we did it). Our pastor announcing us a husband and wife.

What advice would you give to future brides?: Don’t stress. It’s not worth it! Make sure every person on site has at least one job to handle while you relax and get ready. I didn’t have to worry at all on my special day because everyone knew what I wanted and they knew how to handle certain situations. Take care of yourself on your day!

Vendors:

Photographer: Rebekah Read Creative

Kayla + Kasey

September 28, 2019, Kayla and Kasey tied the knot at the Elk Ridge Campground. Their wedding was absolutely stunning, and chalk full of amazing memories to help build their perfect love story. Congratulations you two! So glad to have you as a part of the Believe Bride Family! Here’s to many years of love, joy, and happiness. Cheers!

The Proposal. : Kasey proposed to me on June 16th at the Sunbanks Resort on Banks Lake. Both mine and his family had been camping and boating together for the weekend. At the resort is a cute little cantina where you could sing karaoke, and of course we did. Both of our families got up and sang Friends In Low Places, and after the song Kasey got down on one knee and asked me to marry him in front of everyone. It was awesome! Lots and lots of tears!

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The Big Day: Our wedding in the woods was decorated with themes from the vintage 1920's/30's prohibition era with colors of burgundy, gun metal gray, and black. My husband loves old school gangster movies, and I love early 20th century vintage decor and styles, so it was a perfect fit for us! We chose pearls, soft lace, and whiskey/wine barrels to decorate the large meadow where we had our ceremony and reception to give it that old school feel. When trying to think of an easy and clean toast for our guests at the reception, my husband and I made, and jarred, a family homemade recipe of apple pie moonshine with a few of my family members who are the best at making it. The moonshine was such a hit with the guests that 200 mini jars were gone before the sun went down!

The night before our wedding it started to downpour. We knew it was going to rain weeks before, and as the hour of our ceremony grew closer the rain did not look like it was going to let up. The owners of our venue, Elk Ridge Campground, Tim and Julie Hoffer, were absolutely amazing in coming up with multiple plans for the wedding in the event that it was going to keep down-pouring once the ceremony rolled around.They say that rain on your wedding day is good luck, so I guess Kasey and I had heaps of good luck on our day! When it came down to the last 20 min. before the ceremony started the rain had subsided to very light sprinkle, and the second I arrived to the isle with my dad, the rain had let up all together and didn't pick up again until speeches were had, and bellies were filled with food and drink; it was a miracle!

Even though our wedding wasn't the exact picture of perfection with all of the rain, it was perfect because it was mine and Kasey's wedding, and it was a unique experience that is all our own.

What was your favorite part of your wedding?: So many moments happened during our wedding planning, and during the day of wedding that will stick with me forever. Two moments instantly come to the forefront of my mind when I think to our special day.

Kasey and I had been looking around for wedding bands, and were a little discouraged styles and prices that were available for us to purchase. At a wine tasting with my aunt, mom, and Nana, I asked them the question, "Does it really matter if I have a wedding band for my wedding day? Couldn't I just re-wear my engagement ring?" No one gave me an answer before my aunt took a slim silver band from one of her fingers and had me try it on my ring finger. It fit perfectly; it gives me chills just thinking about it. My aunt said. "It fits perfectly! There's your wedding band!" I had asked her why, why this ring. She proceeded to tell me that it my great grandma's wedding ring, my Nana's mom's ring. I had gotten the blessing to have it, and just like that, in that special moment, I had my wedding ring! Being able to have my husband put my great grandma's wedding band on my finger in front all the people we love is something I will never forget for the rest of my life.

Trying to find my wedding dress was a whole moment in itself as well that still gives me chills. I had gone first to Believe Bridal to find my wedding dress. I chose them because of their unique styles, and that they carried designs far beyond the traditional sweetheart neckline and a-line skirt. Of course I had found a beautiful Lillian West dress this first time around. Of course at my height of 6'0", any dress I find would have to be altered and I would have to wear flats as wedding shoes because certain dresses only come so long. Big decisions like this take time to think! Going back the second time, I decided to try on a few more just be sure that the first dress was the one I wanted. Looking at the racks I found an extremely long, simply elegant looking dress hidden in a corner all by itself. Not thinking anything about it, I put it with the rest of the to try on in order to solidify my decision in buying the first Lillian West dress. This dress would be the last dress I would try on that day, because once I walked out of that dressing room and saw the reactions on my families faces, saw how wonderfully long it was (I was tripping on the fabric in bare feet, a.k.a. hello heels! It was awesome!), and how perfectly it fit me without any alterations I didn't want anything in the salon but this dress. Thinking of getting to wear that dress on my wedding day still makes puts a giant smile on my face, and looking at all of our stunning photos from the day makes me want to put it back on and spend the day in it all over again!

Special Memories: One of my favorite memories from mine and Kasey's wedding was having his Uncle Rob be our officiant for the wedding. He was so excited to be apart of our day, and he was equally just as nervous. Uncle Rob did an amazing job as our officiant, the best we could have ever asked for, but in the nerves of the day he forgot one key part of the ceremony. Not until our speeches during the reception did my dad bring up that we never said our I Do's! It got a big laugh out of everyone; no one even noticed! So, over our dinner plates, we our I Do's.

What advice would you give to future brides?: Thinking of all of the expectations and plans I had for the wedding, I can confidently say things did not work exactly as I had hoped, and it was still perfect non the less! As a bride, when it came down to the day of the wedding, you have to let go of most control over how things are going to turn out. You can't be there to decorate everything, or set the food/cake up, or even make sure all the people that are involved are in the right place. The best thing you can do as a bride is to make sure you have a good team of people around you that are ready to help with every little detail, and to enjoy every second that passes by. Be in the moment because it is the fastest day of your life!

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