Winter Weddings!

For those brides out there dreaming of or planning your perfect winter wedding, we hope you have the wonderful snow-blanketed backdrop you are dreaming of. Winter is such a romantic time of year...everything (if you're lucky) is covered in sparkly white snow. By adding candles to your ceremony and reception it is sure to set the perfect mood by casting the softest of glows. Even if you don't luck out with snow on your special day, if your pocket book allows you can always have some created just for you. Check out these gorgeous winter wedding pictures!

Just Married!!!

Celebrity Wedding: Ivanka Trump & Jared Kushner
This wedding was amazing, down to every last little detail! Being the daughter of Donald Trump you can only image the kind of event that would be thrown when his first born daughter got married! It's by far one of my favorite celebrity weddings in 2009. Hope you enjoy the details and photos as much as I did....all courtesy of InStyle Wedding!

The Wedding
Following their 3-month engagement, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner tied the knot on Sunday October 25, 2009 at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J. Before her nuptials, the bride tweeted, " "Everything is simply perfect! I'm getting married today!"

The Gown
Trump wore a custom designed Vera Wang gown inspired by Grace Kelly for her walk down the aisle. She accessorized her big day look with jewels from her eponymous jewelry line and carried an all-white bouquet, which featured stephanotis.

The Reception
After the "I Dos," the newlyweds celebrated with 500 guests at the wedding reception. Preston Bailey, who also planned Donald Trump and Melania Knauss' 2007 wedding, helped Trump and Kushner pull off their fall affair.

The Love Story
Back in the summer of 2009 before the couple announced their engagement, Trump told New York magazine, "Jared and I are very similar in that we're very ambitious. That's what makes it so amazing to be in a relationship with someone who is supportive of that."

Great NW Honeymoon location!

Whistler, British Columbia

Abundant slopes and a super-long season have helped Whistler rank as one of the top-rated North American ski resorts and have earned it the honor of hosting part of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Rent a slope-side chalet in this skier's paradise, and you can simply wake up, pop on you skis, and hit the slopes. With roaring fireplaces and skiing from November to August, this easily accessible destination is a great choice for the active and the cuddly. Before You Go: Need-to-know info

Language: English

Flight time: 6 hours from NYC, 3 hours from LA, 4.5 hours from Chicago

Getting around: Skis, bus, village shuttle, bike, taxi
When To Go: Whistler at its best

Best weather: Slopes are open November to June. Winter months (December to March) are best for skiing, but temperatures sometimes dip to around 18 degrees Fahrenheit.

Best prices: April to June (And during these months you can golf and ski)

Why To GoHit the slopes: The twin peaks of Whistler and Blackcomb offer more than 8,100 acres of skiing. There are 12 alpine bowls, 3 glaciers and over 200 marked trails in this winter wonderland. You can even try heli-skiing (where a helicopter drops you on an otherwise unreachable slope) if you dare! Other options include snowmobiling, sleigh rides

and dog-sledding.

Why To GoHit the slopes: The twin peaks of Whistler and Blackcomb offer more than 8,100 acres of skiing. There are 12 alpine bowls, 3 glaciers and over 200 marked trails in this winter wonderland. You can even try heli-skiing (where a helicopter drops you on an otherwise unreachable slope) if you dare! Other options include snowmobiling, sleigh rides and dog-sledding. Global goodies: Whistler has become well known for its global cuisine and is home to dozens of delicious eateries. You'll find exceptional Japanese, French, Italian, Greek and Indian food among the shops of the charming, pedestrian-only Whistler Village. While you're off the slopes, you can wander the streets for antiquing and art gallery hopping or

relaxing treatment at one of several spas.

A little yellow....

Last week I attended a meeting at Alicia's Bridal & Formal House up here in Bellingham. Pam, the owner was talking with us about the new trends in the bridal business and the colors that would be hot this year. She is seeing yellow coming back and what a fun color it is! I found just a few photos of fun ways to add this bright and refreshing color to you amazing day!

Jennifer & Christopher~August 8th, 2009

This was such a fun wedding to be apart of! It was held at the Grandfather of the brides private residence, Scimitar Ranch in Anacortes,WA. This is by far one of the most amazing property we've ever held a wedding reception at. The ceremony took place at St. Mary's in Anacortes with the reception to follow at the ranch. They held cocktail hour at the main lodge with a signature martin, "The Mermaid Martini" which was a big hit. Ciao Thyme out did themselves again with outstanding appetizers for the cocktail hour. As the guest enjoyed the live jazz music, cocktails & appetizers things were in full swing at the reception site...the bride and groom went with a Mediterranean style street market buffet, which was a huge hit! The food did not only taste amazing the presentations was art. Once the bride and groom arrived the party really began. It was such a unique wedding to be apart of and Jennifer and Christopher were such fun couple too.We wish the newlyweds a lifetime of love, laughter and happiness! Thank you for choose Creative Celebrations to be apart of your special day!

Heather & John~July 25, 2009

Heather and John got married July 25th at Juntunen Farm & Gardens, our primer venue, and what an amazing wedding it was! The day started out hot, hot, hot...that's something we aren't us to here in the northwest, but the sun was out! Heather was a great bride to work with and was very much in to every little detail...she had one of the most beautiful seating chats we have ever seen! With drinks and appetizers served before the ceremony in one of the many gardens at Juntunen the guest were able to explore the gardens well visiting with each other. At 6 o'clock the ceremony began along with a very rare thunder and lighting storm...it added a little excitement to the ceremony! Ciao Thyme did an amazing job with the food and the bride & groom picked a very Northwest menu, which was served "family style"...always fun! Michele M. Waite Photography is a favorite of ours to work with & does one of a kind work...all photos below courtesy of her! It was such a fun wedding to be apart of!