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Charming Country Wedding at Pine River Ranch | Family Fun | Teal + Lavender | Dessert Bar
We are so lucky to share another beautiful wedding with you shot by Saskia Mizushima! One of the things we constantly hear from photographers is that they could shoot a dozen weddings here at Pine River Ranch and not run out of places to shoot at, and Saskia is no exception. The charming country details of Scott and Bri’s August Wedding were wonderful inspiration for the creative and unique photos and I am thrilled to share their big day with you! 
Bri loved that she had cowboy boots on under her classy dress! Scott also wore a snap shirt and a Sword belt buckle under his very classy suit and tie!
The soft and whimsical floral bouquet from Safeway in Leavenworth is the perfect match for their style. Safeway Flowers are becoming a very highly recommended floral option from our past brides and grooms! 
We always love to see a bride in cowboy boots!
A great guestbook idea! Scott and Bri had a Polaroid camera for guests to snap photos of themselves and write the happy couple a message in their scrapbook.
Inspiration for the wedding/approach to your wedding style:* Bri shared that: I wanted a local destination wedding (where you could drive home afterwards if you wanted but provided a reason for my relatives to fly out). And that’s what we had. We stayed at Lake Wenatchee for three days. We hosted activities around town (wine tasting, rafting, putt putt golf, hiking, shopping in Leavenworth). The bridal party stayed up the street at the Brown Family Farm and we had a spaghetti feed the night before the wedding for everyone that came into town early. We hosted, I think fairly successfully, a really fun 3-day party!
The weather was perfect for their August Wedding! A beautiful day!
Bri and Scott work together and met several years ago with a slow courtship. Once they got together “it was game on,” says Bri. “Scott has two kids so we became a family first, bought a house second, and got married last,” she shared.
Scott and Bri wrote their own vows to each other and there wasn’t a dry eye in the house!
I love how they were both all smiles, all day! You could tell how happy they were to be married!
Scott and Bri filled the mason jars with coffee and wrote personal messages to all their guests! This was one of Bri’s favorite details of their big day. Her Mom also made all the place settings by hand!
The toasts had everybody laughing, including Bri!
Yum!!! It doesn’t matter what time of the day I work on the blog posts, I always get hungry when it comes to the dessert time! I am very fond of the “Dessert Bar” idea and think it is always a big hit with the guests, especially when the dessert options look this good! Scott’s Mother helped bake some of the delicious desserts!
Scott and Bri still had a traditional and beautiful wedding cake from Busy Bea’s Bakery to cut! And they were nice to each other! No cake sacrificed!
Their first dance as Mr. and Mrs. 
It looks like the night only got better from there! The dance floor was opened and guests danced the night away!
We’ll leave the night with this! Congrats you two! 
Rustic Chic Barn Wedding, Pink Roses and Little Black Dresses
Welcome to Emily and Adam’s rustic chic October wedding. Thank you so much to Emily (and Adam) who provided me with some wonderful details about their big day!
The Pacific Northwest weather was absolutely perfect for their wedding day, and if you remember talented photographer Saskia Mizushima (from Tom and Jenny’s Tandem Bicycle Themed Wedding) you know how well she does at capturing that beautiful sunlight! In case you haven’t seen what I think of as her “signature shot” at Pine River Ranch feast your eyes on this yumminess:
Isn’t that lovely! I think the word “yummy” can describe a photo perfectly with that kind of lighting. I fell in love with Adam and Emily’s beautiful wedding from the first photo. The light pink flowers and little black dresses are the perfect idea of country chic.
I loved the simplicity of the little black dress and thought the bridesmaids looked absolutely stunning as well! As for the groomsmen, the shoes did it for me. Perfect! 
Adam and Emily enjoyed some time before the ceremony to wonder about our 22 acre property and capture some great photos. I love the lighting, and they way they are looking at each other is absolute perfection. 
They incorporated the fall pumkins into their decor and the signs directing guests to the ceremony were perfect for a barn wedding.
The ceremony setting was gorgeous!! The shabby chic aisle runners with light pink roses smelled and looked wonderful. 
So precious!
The ceremony was beautiful, and after it was over Adam and Emily shared their first communion together. 
Trick or Treat! Emily and Adam put an elegant spin on their Halloween themed candy bar
Now I can use the word “Yummy” to describe something other than lighting! 
After their first dance as husband and wife the party broke loose! 
Adam and Emily, I enjoyed seeing your wedding photos and wish you two the best of luck in a long and loving future together! We hope to see you soon for your anniversary!!
DJ – Leavenworth DJ services (Tom Cagle)
Cake – Busy Bee Cakes
Photographer – Saskia M
This Week in Leavenworth, What’s Happening? Events and Music
Wondering what is going on this weekend in Leavenworth? If you are staying with us at Pine River Ranch this weekend there is plenty to do! We have snow shoes on the property and our guests are really enjoying getting out and exploring the grounds! Make sure to pack your camera as there are some great photo opportunities.
Events:
Vintage Valentine
Location: Swakane Winery Tasting Room and Bistro, 725 Front Street / 509-888-7225 /$10/ glass of Wine, homemade Truffles, and all the supplies you’ll need to create the perfect Valentine Card. $5/ Non-alcoholic beverage, truffles and supplies!
Super Bowl Party at Icicle Junction February 5 Time: 10am-8pm
Location: 565 Highway 2 / 548-2400 / $10 All you can eat appetizers. / Watch the game on the biggest TV in Leavenworth.
Winter Life Snowshoe Tours Thru February 11 Times: 10am-12pm & 1-3pm
Explore the Icicle Trail at Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery on snowshoes! Snowshoes are provided; must be prepared with warm clothing and winter boots. For ages 8 and up. See details on website for tour
dates and times. friendsofnwhatcheries.org/
The Head & The Heart Concert Thru February 13 Time: 7 pm
Bring your Valentine to a one of a kind acoustic concert with one of Seattle’s hottest new bands - The Head & the Heart playing in the Foggy Goggle Lounge at Stevens Pass! There is only have a limited number of tickets available and they are selling fast! Purchase your tickets here! 21+ Only.
Music
Friday
Alley Café
Location: 8th Street and the Alley / 509-548-6109 / Dinner Music. thealleycafe.com
Andreas Keller
Location: 829 (Downstairs) Front Street / 509-548-6000 / Live Accordion Music. andreaskellerrestaurant.com
Café Mozart
Location: 829 (Upstairs) Front Street / 509-548-0600 / Live piano music, George Lak plays classical and easy listening. cafemozartrestaurant.com
Icicle Brewing Co. DJ Night
Location: 935 Front Street / (509)548-BREW
Live DJ, Simon Farivar playing a collaboration of all generational favorites and today’s hottest tracks from the hottest artists. 
iciclebrewing.com
King Ludwigs
Location: 921 Front Street / 509-548-6625/ Polka Pals playing music for your listening and dancing enjoyment. kingludwigs.com
South
Location: 913 Front Street / 509-888-4982 / Live Music with Original and Alternative Rock. southleavenworth.com
Tumwater Inn Lounge
Location: 219 9th Street / 509-548-4232/ NO COVER! / Live Music with Velvet Elvis with Joe Guimond and Micheal Bills, rock & favorite oldies. tumwaterinn.com
Saturday
Andreas Keller
Location: 829 (Downstairs) Front Street / 509-548-6000 / Live Accordion. andreaskellerrestaurant.com
Café Mozart
Location: 829 (Upstairs) Front Street / 509-548-0600 / Live piano music, George Lak plays classical and easy listening. cafemozartrestaurant.com
King Ludwigs
Location: 921 Front Street / 509-548-6625/ Polka Pals playing music for your listening and dancing enjoyment. kingludwigs.com
Tumwater Inn Lounge
Location: 219 9th Street / 509-548-4232/ NO COVER! Live Music with The Wet Bandits, rock and original sounds. tumwaterinn.com
Sunday
Andreas Keller
Location: 829 (Downstairs) Front Street / 509-548-6000 / Live Accordion. andreaskellerrestaurant.com
King Ludwigs
Location: 921 Front Street / 509-548-6625 / Accordion music by Frank Calapristi. kingludwigs.com
Icicle Brewing Live Music Night
Location: 935 Front Street / (509)548-BREW / Featuring the musical genius of Hans and Jake.a.k.a. The Wet Bandits. It’s the type of rock you don’t need leather pants and a mustache to sing along to, but it’ll help. iciclebrewing.com
More Upcoming Events/Dates
March 31st Saturday A Taste of Spring
April 8 – 9 Sat & Sun Lion’s Club Egg Hunt & CFFA Egg Hunt
April 14 Saturday Choral Fest
April 21 Saturday Alefest
