Take Your Valentine on a Romantic Seattle Date

Ahhh, Valentine's Day....isn't it great knowing you have a "somebody" to spend it with? But, remember, just because you are now engaged doesn't mean the date nights have to end. So for Valentine's Day, be sure to make your plans and get ready for a day for lovers.


If you are in the Seattle area, check out these special events happening at local restaurants.

Acalia (Feb 13)
Special: Join us on this Beautiful Evening and Enjoy a Unique Menu Artistically Paired with Magnificent Wines!

BluWater Bistro (Feb 11-Feb 14)
Special: Offering a 6 oz Lobster Tail and 6 oz Filet Mignon for $26.99.

Palace Ballroom (Feb 13)
Special: Speak the language of amore while enjoying a sumptuous Italian dinner with your valentine. This sultry event will take place at the Palace Ballroom. 7pm cocktail hour;
8pm seated dinner service begins. This event is 21 and over. Tickets are $110 per person

Ponti Seafood Grill
Special: Featuring a special Valentine's Day Menu with 3-courses served.

Six Seven Restaurant & Lounge (All weekend)
Special: Take your lover to The Edge this Valentine’s Day, for our three course gourmet lover’s dinner for two on Friday and Saturday night for $90.00 per couple, or Valentine’s Day dinner on Sunday 2/14 offering six delectable courses at $75.00 per person. In addition, Sunday’s “Sweet Heart” Brunch will focus on an extravagant dessert display and will be offered at $35.00 per person.

Get Inspired! Won't You Be My Valentine?

Love is in the air, everywhere we look around. From engagements, to weddings to upcoming romantic holidays, we are hopelessly devoted to the love. With Valentine's Day just around the corner, we've put together an inspiration board certain to put you in the romantic mood. Just as a side note, all the images featured in today's board are from Seattle-based businesses and services.

Theme: Be Mine
Colors: Deep Red, Dark Pink and Light Pink


Top Row: Candy Bar photograph by Gail Ann Photography; Bouquet image by Azzura Photography; Image by JKoe Photo
Second Row: Gown by Luly Yang Couture, image by Mark Verner; Cocktail reception at the Hotel 1000 Seattle; Blush pink gown from Victoria's Bridal Couture
Third Row: Floral alter by Aria Style; Reception site at Ponti Seafood Grill; Cake by Creme de la Creme
Bottom Row: Hollywood Lighting Services; San Juan Island Visitor Bureau photo by DicristinaPhoto.com

A Serendipitous Find

Serendipity - the faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for; also : an instance of this
from Miriam-Webster.com

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you expected one outcome and suddenly discovered something entirely unexpected and wonderful? We did. Last summer, we found a photo of an absolutely charming flower girl’s dress and posted it here on Lucky in Love. A couple of weeks ago, as we were putting the final touches on the new 2010 B&E Wedding Resource Guide, we got an email from someone who said they were the designer of that little dress. They gave us their website url.

Imagine our surprise to find a former wedding shop supplier who now sells exclusively online and makes custom and couture children’s formal wear, specializing in flower girl and junior bridesmaids dresses. The clothes are exquisite and each outfit is made to order.

Seattle, meet Pegeen!

Marg Hyland, the founder and president of Pegeen, has been designing children’s formal wear since 1982. They are located in Orlando and make all garments individually in their own US factory. They even answer their own phones from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. and you can speak directly to a designer. And we especially like that they believe you can have a career and kids too! You might even reach them on their cell phones during a field trip to the beach.

We feel lucky to have found Pegeen.com and wanted to share.

Don’t you just love serendipity?

Photo Credits
Upper Row:
Left: www.lizbanfield.com
Right: www.christinkhan.com
Middle Row:
Far Left: www.bridalportraits.com
Left Center: Photo furnished by Pegeen
Right Center: Photo furnished by Pegeen
Far Right: www.staceyschmitz.com
Bottom Row:
Left: Family photograph
Center: www.trainaphotography.com
Right: Family photograph

Valentine's Day in Seattle

Alexis Hotel:
THE ART OF ROMANCE

Package Details: We'll pamper you and that special someone. Accommodations for two. Champagne and Truffles. Etherea Spa.Salon Gift Box. Enjoy complimentary Full American breakfast served in the comfort of your room.

The Edgewater Hotel Seattle:
Snuggle & Smooch - Seattle Romance Package
Package Details: For Valentine's Day (and all of February 2010) come to The Edgewater for a steamy, sultry one-night escape with our newly redesigned romance package – Snuggle & Smooch. Start your overnight love-fest with chocolate dipped strawberries delivered to your room and hand made by our in-house pastry chef. With an exclusive Romance Box made especially for The Edgewater by Bumble B Design your romantic getaway is just a click away! Get down and chocolatey with chocolate body frosting, or indulge with ylang ylang and ginger lotion – perfect for a sensuous massage! To keep things easy, your overnight parking is also included!

Hilton Seattle:
Romance Package

Package Details: The ultimate in "do not disturb" getaways...There's just something about a luxurious hotel room that makes whispered sweet nothings sound even sweeter. Add a touch of elegance, a hint of indulgence, and you've got the makings for our Romance Package.

Homewood Suites Hilton Seattle Downtown:
Homewood Suites by Hilton® Romance Package

Package Details: Let the romance begin! Indulge yourself with our Homewood Suites Romance Package. Check-in to one of our spacious suites and relax in a comfortable bath robe - yours to keep - while enjoying a luscious box of assorted fine chocolates. There's no need to rush. Plan to sleep in late and feast on our delicious complimentary Suite Start® hot breakfast. And to top it all off, we'll arrange for a late check-out at 1:00pm.

Hotel Monaco:
Wine Me, Dine Me

Package Details: Accommodations for two at our hotel in downtown Seattle. $50 dining credit in Sazerac restaurant, offering serious food and damn good fun. Complimentary valet parking.

Hyatt Seattle Olive 8:

Amour

Package Details: Take the time to reconnect. Enjoy time for just the two of you during your stay at Hyatt Olive 8. You only need each other - we’ll provide an unforgettable setting and all the romantic touches.

With our Amour Package, you’ll enjoy:

• Deluxe Guest Room Accommodations
• American Breakfast for Two In in Urbane Restaurant
• Chilled Champagne and Strawberries
• 2pm Late Check-Out

Mayflower Park Hotel:
Love is in the Air Romance Package

Package Details: Available February 1st through February 28, 2010. Deluxe or Suite Accommodations. Bottle of Sparkling Wine or Cider and chocolates upon check-in. Full American Breakfast for Two. Valet Parking.

Resort at Port Ludlow:
Lovers' Valentine's Weekend Getaway

Package Details:

• Accommodations for two nights at The Inn At Port Ludlow
• (Fri. & Sat. 12th & 13th, or Sat. & Sun. 13th & 14th)
• Six-Course Valentine's Day Dinner for Two at The Fireside restaurant
• Inroom amenities including 1 bottle of Bubbly Prosecco Wine and
• 4 Chocolate Truffles by Joanne

Sorrento Hotel:
Snuggle Up Package

Come snuggle up with your honey at the Sorrento Hotel. The package includes a deluxe guest room where Cantebury Naturals Snuggle Up Hot Chocolate and a keepsake fleece blanket await. Continental Breakfast for two and complimentary Valet Parking included. What could be better on a cold winter night? Starting at 229 + tax.

W Hotel Seattle:
WHO PUTS YOU IN THE MOOD THIS VALENTINES DAY?

Package Details: Get away with your special someone for a provocative escape at W Seattle this Valentine's Day Weekend. Your racy rendezvous will include:

• Tickle Me Intimacy Lovekit by Booty Parlor
• Exclusive Jimmyjane SPIN ME game, Feather Tickler and Seduction Sash
• Box of truffles
• Two sexy cocktails
• Plus, a wonderful room you won't want to leave!

Weddings In Woodinville - January 31st, Get Tickets Now!

Attention Future Brides & Grooms!
Experience Woodinville's Top Wedding Venues
January 31st, 2010

Gather your friends and families and join us for an exciting afternoon tour of wine tasting, catered food, music and live entertainment during a special open-house of six of Woodinville's top wedding venues. Ticket holders for this event will board chauffeur-driven luxury transportation for a half-day tour that will escort your group to each venue.

Weddings in Woodinville is a special event designed to give couples and their families and friends a sneak preview of each fully-decorated venue to better envision their special wedding day and meet with industry professionals that can help them put it all together.

6 Venues - 60 Vendors - 18 Wines

We will also be there passing out the 2010 Wedding Resource Guide. Come find us at Columbia Winery.

Participating Venues:
Columbia Winery
DeLille Cellars
JM Cellars
Novelty Hill Januik Winery
Russell's Barn
Willows Lodge

Bridal Attendent Gifts from Orange Poppy

We love all things original. Which is one of the main reasons we are in love with the beautiful designs by Orange Poppy, a local Seattle jewelry maker with a flair for fun and feminine handmade pieces. From the mastermind of Rebekah Gough, Orange Poppy uses bright colors, fabrics and jewels to create truly one-of-kind pieces that any woman is sure to love wearing and sharing with friends. These pieces would make wonderful bridesmaid gifts or even beautiful accessories for a spring or summer wedding.

Check out Rebekah's Orange Poppy shop here.

Everyone Is A Winner This Weekend at the Seattle Wedding Show

Get Inspired By The New Features in the 2010 Wedding Resource Guide

Pick up the newest edition of the 2010 Puget Sound Wedding Resource Guide for these plus many, many more inspiring wedding themes, ideas and trends. Not only does the Wedding Resource Guide feature hundreds of qualified and professional local wedding services, but you'll be inspired by the unique color and trend boards featured inside.

Get your complimentary copy of the 2010 Wedding Resource Guide at the Seattle Wedding Show. If you are not able to attend the show, the guide will be available for purchase at banquetevent.com/wedding/weddingguide.asp

What's Happening This Weekend in Seattle

It's the largest wedding event in the Pacific Northwest and we're going to be there! Today we are gearing up our booth for the 2010 Seattle Wedding Show where we'll be handing out complimentary copies of our newest edition of the Puget Sound Wedding Resource Guide. Yup, that's right...we said complimentary! So if you are planning on attending the 2010 Seattle Wedding Show this weekend at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center, be sure to stop by our booth to pick up your copy.








Show Details:
Washington State Convention & Trade Center
800 Convention Place, 4th Floor
Seattle, WA 98101

Saturday January 16th, 2010
10:00am to 5:30pm (ticket sales open at 9:30am)
Sunday January 17th, 2010
10:30am to 5:00pm (ticket sales open at 10:00am)

Tickets are $16.00 per person and can be purchased at the door.
Children twelve and under are admitted free.
$2 Off coupons are available at all exhibitor locations.
Tickets go on sale at 9:30 am Saturday and 10:00 am Sunday.
Discount tickets are available in advance this fall by purchasing at weddingshow.com

2010 Wedding Resource Guide Sneak Peak

The 2010 Puget Sound Wedding Resource Guide has been sent to the printer and will be available as our complimentary gift to all brides attending the Seattle Wedding Show on January 16 and 17th. But until then, here is a sneak peak at the fabulous new edition.

Yes - It's an incredible Color That Loves Us!

Here is the one color universally flattering to both men and women - so why wouldn't this be the perfet wedding color? It would! We have brought you color boards with hues of this color before, and they are consistently responded to with a great deal of positive feedback. One of the secrets of Turquoise is it has the uniqueness of holding both warm and cool hues. It is one of those colors that looks sensational with brown, yellow, red, orange, well the list just goes on and on. If you haven't given it a thought - this might just be the right time to think about where it could or would work for you. A quick recognition of some of the elements above starting top left to bottom right: Topperswithglitz.com, Teal shoe by Bruno Fisoni, murano aqua crystal lamp by Viaggio, mermaid gown by Elfi - Belle DuJour, Teal linens: Linens By Alice, Aqua Diamond ring by Cartier, dining table room decor by Louis J Solomon, teal a-symetrical floor length gown by Elie Saab, Bottom left patterned floor length gown modeled by Lily Cole, Tiffany style wedding cake design, mosaic tie - Boston Volcano, origami, ombre' gown by John Galliano.

A Fabulous Party: Part Deux

Here are more fabulous photos from Erin Borgess Event Design. We are seriously swooning...

Now This is How You Throw A Party...

Sometimes you just know when you are in the presence of greatness. That is exactly how we feel when we look at these amazing images from a bridal shower planned by event planner Erin Borges. This purple perfect bridal shower was held at the Lalla Grill at Del Monte Shopping Center in Monterey, CA. We'll be featuring more images from this spectacular event this week.


A 5 course organic purple themed menu (listed below) was created for the 17 attending guests. NONE of the food was dyed purple. It was all created in it's organic purple state.

Soup
Purple Cauliflower Soup

Salad
Sweet and Sour Purple Cabbage Salad

Intermezzo
Purple Sorbet

Entree
Blackberry Glazed Salmon
Purple Mashed Potatoes
Purple Baby Carrots

Dessert
Lavender Ice Cream
Blackcurrant Violet Parisian Macaroons
Purple Religieuse