Ashley + Chris
Wedding Date & Location:
August 31, 2024 at The Ridge at Greenbluff in Spokane, WA
For our real bride Ashley, the vision was a rustic, forest-inspired celebration that was simple, gorgeous, and brimming with natural charm. Desert rose, light pink, and sage green set the romantic tone, while ferns, eucalyptus, and wood rounds brought an earthy elegance to the décor. From mason jar florals lining the aisle to clusters of candles in clear glass vases, every detail created a warm and inviting atmosphere. Choosing the venue’s all-inclusive option made vendor selection seamless, and with the help of their incredible coordinator, every element came together flawlessly. The result? A perfectly orchestrated day filled with personal touches—dogs as the flower girl and ring bearer, a quick and joyful ceremony sealed with a unity shot, and a surprise mother-daughter dance that stole the show.
What was the vision for your wedding?:
We wanted a rustic, forest-like wedding. Something simple, but gorgeous. For colors, we had desert rose, light pink, and sage green. For decor, we used a lot of greenery (fern, eucalyptus), and for table settings, gift table, and dessert table, we used a lot of wood rounds. We had a lot of clear glasses of different shapes and sizes holding different sizes of candles. And for center pieces and flowers going down the aisle, we used mason jars to hold flowers. Everything turned out perfectly and just the way we wanted. For vendors, we choose the All-Inclusive option at the venue, so we had a specific list to choose from, and everyone was SO wonderful. Our wedding coordinator also recommend people that did not come in the all inclusive option.
How did it go on the day-of?:
When I say the day went perfect, it went PERFECT. My husband and I joke that we would do the day over and over again because of well everything went. Lodi, owner and wedding coordinator at the venue, is so amazing. She made sure everything we wanted was done and more. Our vendors, again, so amazing! We couldn’t have done it without them. We had a really quick ceremony (I’m talking 10 minutes), and for our “unity ceremony” we took a shot of our favorite drink, which was fun for us! Instead of “traditional” flower girl and ring bearer, we had our dogs be them for us. Our dogs mean the world to us, so we wanted to include them in our special day. I really wanted to make sure we got pictures with all our guests, so we took 2 big group photos of everyone there, and then we did a “rush to the couple” photo where each table came up to Chris and I, and they got to pose however they like. It was so fun, and I loved how everyone was included. Lastly, I did a surprise dance with my mom. I only have one other sibling (my sister), and I knew my mom wouldn’t get the chance to have a son/mother dance, so I instead did a mother/daughter dance with her and it was SO special.
What is your #1 tip to future brides?:
I recommend booking vendors ASAP after you get engaged. I feel like nowadays vendors are booked out so far in advance because they’re amazing. So once you have an idea of what you want, definitely would recommend reaching out to them ASAP.
