My first wedding of 2021 (my first wedding since the pandemic started), was with a wonderful couple named Catharin and Eric. They were married on May 8th at Block 41 in Seattle.

Now wedding planning is a lot to take on in normal times, but during a pandemic it requires even more. Catharin and Eric started planning their wedding back in 2020, and despite the lockdowns, the ever changing rules, and all the uncertainty, Catharin and Eric were wedding planning rockstars. Throughout the entire process they remained positive and optimistic, but they alway had different plans of execution in their back pocket. Those game plans corresponded to each of the reopening phases, as Washington state’s timeline for reopening always seemed to be a moving target. Catharin and Eric were hopeful, yet pragmatic, which are pretty much two qualities that apply to anything in life in order to be successful.

Catharin and Eric chose a warm color palette of reds, whites, blues, grey, and greens, with pops of copper. They wanted to incorporate carnations in honor of Eric’s mom and dark red roses in honor of Catharin’s grandmother, both who had passed on.

With a high level of planning and preparation, all the thought given to sentimental details, a team of uber-talented vendors, and a couple who maintained a strong tenacity and a positive attitude throughout, May 8, 2021 was not only beautiful, but was a very successful wedding day. Congratulations Catharin and Eric! You were such a joy to work with!

Venue: Block 41 / Planner: Clutch Events / Caterer: Pyramid Catering / Photographer: Chris Harth Photography / DJ: Seattle Parties / Videographer: Married Livestream / Hair & Make-Up: Salon Maison / Baker: Danielle Matison / Transportation: Sabra Limo Service / Games: Off the Block Games