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Roche Harbor Wedding | Lacey + Sam

Perfectly Posh News· Real Wedding: Roche Harbor

13 Dec

As a wedding planner, I live for a challenge; it’s part of the job! But it goes unsaid that my favorite kind of challenge is a design challenge. You might be wondering what I mean by design? I’m talking about the vision, the vibe, or theme the couple has for their wedding day. That’s why when Lacey + Sam came along, I knew I had met my match.

PNW Destination Wedding, Roche Harbor Resort on San Juan Island | Wedding Flowers by Bloom San Juan | San Juan Island Wedding Planning by Perfectly Posh Events | Wedding Photography by Sara Parsons Photography

Lacey + Sam stretched my design muscles and really challenged me to think outside the box. It was clear from day one that Lacey + Sam were on the same page about a lot of things. However, where the differed, was what they wanted their wedding day to look like, and they looked to me to help make it all come together.

Vibrant, moody, wild bridal bouquet with jewel tones | Blooms by Bloom San Juan | San Juan Island Wedding Planner, Perfectly Posh Events | Sara Parsons Photography.

Lacey was a vibrant, vivacious soul. When I first met her, she had the biggest, most stunning red and turquoise earrings that she paired with a teal turtleneck sweater. She loved color, and wanted that in the design. She loved teal particularly. And magenta, and maroon, and navy. Jewel tones.

Woodsy backdrop for first looks photos | Blooms by Bloom San Juan | San Juan Island Wedding Planner, Perfectly Posh Events | Sara Parsons Photography.

In contrast, Sam was laid back, funny, and practical. He wanted the wedding to reflect them as a couple, and didn’t want it to be a cookie cutter wedding. He also wanted the design to acknowledge the setting the wedding was in: the PNW on a beautiful island. Having met in Morocco while in the Peace Corps, they also requested we incorporate some elements of Morocco into the design as well. To sum it up, they wanted a vibrant, PNW-Moroccan fusion wedding. Sounds simple enough!

Vibrant, moody, wild bridal bouquet with jewel tones | Blooms by Bloom San Juan | San Juan Island Wedding Planner, Perfectly Posh Events | Sara Parsons Photography.
PNW Destination Wedding, Roche Harbor Resort on San Juan Island | Blooms by Bloom San Juan | San Juan Island Wedding Planning, Perfectly Posh Events | Sara Parsons Photography

The setting was Memorial Day Weekend in the San Juan Islands, and Roche Harbor was their destination wedding location. We couldn’t have asked for better weather– 76 degrees and sunny. Before we talk about the rest of the day, I just have to share a few photos from their first look. I choke up every time I see Sam’s reaction!

Sweetest, best first look, groom crying | Blooms by Bloom San Juan | San Juan Island Wedding Planning, Perfectly Posh Events | Sara Parsons Photography
Woodsy backdrop for first looks photos | Blooms by Bloom San Juan | San Juan Island Wedding Planner, Perfectly Posh Events | Sara Parsons Photography.
Dark, moody, jewel toned bridal bouquet | Blooms by Bloom San Juan | San Juan Island Wedding Planner, Perfectly Posh Events | Sara Parsons Photography.

The ceremony was short, sweet, and intentional. Lacey + Sam were so intentional and concerned that the wedding was genuine and a true reflection of them and their relationship. Their ceremony really set this tone. Their vows, readings, and love story were all so moving and inspiring. They talked about how they look forward to changing the world together, and creating a better world than how they found it. Seeing people teaming up in the name of love, because of love, to make the world a better place is so beautiful.

Teal bridesmaids dresses with moody bouquets | Blooms by Bloom San Juan | San Juan Island Wedding Planner, Perfectly Posh Events | Sara Parsons Photography.
Groomsmen pose, teal ties and grey suits | Blooms by Bloom San Juan | San Juan Island Wedding Planner, Perfectly Posh Events | Sara Parsons Photography
Roche Harbor Wedding party dressed in jewel tones | Blooms by Bloom San Juan | San Juan Island Wedding Planner, Perfectly Posh Events | Sara Parsons Photography

For design elements in the ceremony, L+S loved the innovative look of the circle arch, and the fact we could repurpose it to serve as a backdrop behind their seats in their reception! We covered it in greenery and colorful blooms, and was definitely the show stopper for the ceremony! We also reused the Moroccan-style lanterns on either side of the altar inside the huge fireplace of Roche Harbor’s pavilion after the ceremony!  

Circle arch for ceremony at Roche Harbor Resort, San Juan Island, WA | Blooms by Bloom San Juan | San Juan Island Wedding Planner, Perfectly Posh Events | Sara Parsons Photography
Circle arch for ceremony with flowers, greenery, and Moroccan lanterns | Blooms by Bloom San Juan | San Juan Island Wedding Planner, Perfectly Posh Events | Sara Parsons Photography
Roche Harbor wedding ceremony | Blooms by Bloom San Juan | San Juan Island Wedding Planner, Perfectly Posh Events | Sara Parsons Photography
Roche Harbor wedding ceremony with circle arch | Blooms by Bloom San Juan | San Juan Island Wedding Planner, Perfectly Posh Events | Sara Parsons Photography

Cocktail hour was vibrant and lively, complete with my favorite design detail from their wedding: Moroccan-style arabesque tiles in ocean hues that served as escort cards for the reception! The color choices appeased Sam’s preference to still feel like they were on an island! We also had colorful centerpieces for lounge areas and cocktail tables with bright kumquats {a staple in Morocco!} around the base for a pop!

Arabesque, Moroccan tiles for escort cards, Moroccan kumquat wedding decor | Tiles by Anchored Paper Co. | Blooms by Bloom San Juan | San Juan Island Wedding Planner, Perfectly Posh Events | Sara Parsons Photography
Moroccan wedding decor | Tiles by Anchored Paper Co. | Lounge Furniture by San Juan Shindigs | San Juan Island Wedding Planner, Perfectly Posh Events | Sara Parsons Photography

Guests were directed into Roche Harbor’s pavilion for the reception, where we hung lanterns and greenery installations from the rafters of the pavilion. We wanted the richness and bounty of foliage in the PNW evident in the reception decor. It was so dreamy. We took on their design challenge to another level by having the spread on the table be just as impressive, with greenery swag, teal tapered candles {I loved that touch!}, pops of colors with blooms and of course, more kumquats. 

Roche Harbor Wedding reception decor, greenery | Blooms by Bloom San Juan | San Juan Island Wedding Planner, Perfectly Posh Events | Sara Parsons Photography
Roche Harbor Wedding reception decor, Moroccan, greenery | Blooms by Bloom San Juan | San Juan Island Wedding Planner, Perfectly Posh Events | Sara Parsons Photography
Roche Harbor Wedding Moroccan reception decor, greenery | Blooms by Bloom San Juan | San Juan Island Wedding Planner, Perfectly Posh Events | Sara Parsons Photography

One of my favorite details, was a last minute touch Lacey threw in a few weeks before the wedding! She told me she was bringing little wooden camels from Morocco to hide like Easter Eggs throughout the reception! It was so fun finding all the places we could put them. 🙂

Roche Harbor wedding, Moroccan decor, camel  | Blooms by Bloom San Juan | San Juan Island Wedding Planner, Perfectly Posh Events | Sara Parsons Photography
Roche Harbor wedding, Moroccan decor, kumquats | Blooms by Bloom San Juan | San Juan Island Wedding Planner, Perfectly Posh Events | Sara Parsons Photography
Roche Harbor wedding cake, Moroccan decor, camel  | Blooms by Bloom San Juan | Cake by Cake by Felicitations | San Juan Island Wedding Planner, Perfectly Posh Events | Sara Parsons Photography

One of my favorite parts of hosting a wedding at Roche Harbor is the Colors Ceremony that takes place each evening at dusk. Guests gather down on the docks of the marina to observe the retiring of the colors {or flags} from the dock. You get a killer show, with the sun setting, which makes for the perfect “golden hour” photos. For the rest of the night, guests partied into the night, roasted s’mores, and celebrated the remainder of Memorial Day Weekend at one of the most beautiful places in the PNW.

Roche Harbor Colors Ceremony sunset wedding photos | Blooms by Bloom San Juan | San Juan Island Wedding Planner, Perfectly Posh Events | Sara Parsons Photography

Congratulations, Lacey + Sam. Thanks for the greatest challenge to date!

Roche Harbor Wedding Planner, Perfectly Posh Events | Blooms by Bloom San Juan | San Juan Island Wedding Planner, Perfectly Posh Events | Sara Parsons Photography

Fabulous Wedding Professionals

Photographer | Sara Parsons Photography
Venue + Caterer | Roche Harbor
Cake | Cakes by Felicitations
Florist | Bloom San Juan
Music | Magnolia Rhapsody
Rentals | CORT Party Rental, San Juan Shindigs
Stationery | Anchored Paper Co.
Lighting | Slavus LLC

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