Starlight Meadows

WHOL' OTTO LOVE! Hosting Jade and Morgan's wedding was a dream. Their love and joy for each other was tangible, their guests fun and lively, and fur baby Otto was there in spirit...or perhaps we should say..."in spirits"?

"Otto's Bar" delighted guests with his handsome face on the menu, custom cocktails and darling photo swizzle sticks. If Jade and Morgan had looked any less stunning, Otto just might have stolen the show. The cherry on top during cocktail hour was an incredible live performance by ...a perfect entre to the delicious meal prepared by Terra Tovela.

Jade and Morgan's elegant and romantic style sprinkled our meadows with extra magic. They added gorgeous flower urns made by Jessie to our farm fence, rustic door arch, and chiffon tree draping for a grand ceremony entry.

From our Starlight Store they chose vintage glass goblets and candlesticks, white table runners, and jute napkin rings to create a soft and monochromatic look when paired with dreamy blush chargers and beige linen napkins from outside vendors. The pastel table florals and bouquets were created by .botanical.

The dancing and laughter was loud and the "mosh pit" high, as guests threw Jade and Morgan high above the dancing crowd. We were a bit worried, then realized many of their friends were lawyers, so there would be plenty of expert witnesses in case something went awry...

Jade and Morgan, thank you for choosing us and trusting our team to help realize your wedding vision. We hope your married life is a Stairway to Heaven, filled with a "Whol' Otto Love"!

These photos were taken with our dinky phone cameras; we can't wait to see the magical moments captured!

Vendors who made the day possible:

Planning
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Photographer Miranda Quade Photography
Caterer Terra Tovela
Cocktail Singer
Florals and .botanical
DJ

HAPPY FIRST ANNIVERSARY to Sean and Nicole!

Leaping Lizards, we had fun last year helping Sean and Nicole create a wedding that reflected things they love: their pet Lizard, their passion for gaming, and each other.

In a Starlight Meadows first, our "Love Shack" transformed into a gaming room with 2 video arcade games, a PacMan table, and 2 gaming consoles to create a very popular spot for young guests!

During the free Style Sessions we offer, we encourage couples to bring passions and personalities into the decor. Guests were delighted with the gold and silver faux lizards running through the greenery and on each napkin ring. S & N also chose our fairy-light hurricane lamps, jute placemats, and log rounds to pair with the romantic blue and purple wildflowers from Flora D'Amore. The bridal party had loads of fun posing for formal and playful photos in our 1947 Willy's Jeep.

Sean and Nicole, thank you for choosing us; we hope every day you feel the joy and laughter we witnessed on this beautiful day.

"Love is a game that two can play and both win" - Eva Gabor.

Thank you to all the vendors who made the day so memorable:
Planner Elaborate Events
Photographer MXBloom FILMS
Florist Flora D' Amore Floral Artistry
Bartender Firewater Events
Bridal Hair & Makeup
Caterer

29 YEARS! We love sharing photos of the lovely couples and wonderful weddings we host at Starlight Meadows. These are photos from our own wedding 29 years ago at Lakewold Gardens in Lakewood, WA. (We are so ancient, our album is not digitized so these are scanned...resolution is questionable on some.)

It was a beautiful and joyful day in a vintage garden! Our nieces and nephew are pictured along with the 1938 Chevy Brick started restoring when he was 13. We now rent the teal Chevy along with 3 other antique vehicles to our wedding couples.

Brick and I met in college and were each other's first love, then parted ways as we moved to different states to develop our careers. We met again by chance 10 years later, and realized we had found the right person and it was finally the right time. We raised two beautiful humans together, are still in love and are each other's best friend.

Who knew 29 years ago that we would eventually own a 7 acre property and host 80 events for other loving couples over the last 5 seasons...?

We like to say that "we're not in the wedding business, we're in the joy business"; the joy started HERE, 29 years ago...

WANDERING WILDFLOWERS... We were blown away by Karisa and Eythan's wildflower wedding style! created a stunning wildflower pathway into the ceremony and a floral wonderland throughout the reception.

K & E met in elementary school and became fast friends; we were so honored to help celebrate this friendship that became a forever love! The joyful colors reflected the love that shines so brightly between them, however their typically sunny outlooks were tested when a brief "kiss" of rain arrived during their ceremony. We quickly handed out umbrellas to guests, while K & E stayed cozy and dry under the tree canopy.

From the Starlight Store K & E chose our sage green chargers, napkins and runners, creating a minimalist color palette that gave the wildflower bud vases a starring role. They added our vintage brass candlesticks and water goblets for added elegance, while the delightful pet photos on Eythan's custom and delightful table numbers brought whimsy and humor to each table.

It was a day to remember for so many reasons. Thank you Karisa and Eythan for choosing us! We hope love, laughter, and the joy of wildflowers are your companions wherever you wander.

These photos were taken with our dinky phone cameras, we can't wait to see the magic moments the photography team captured!

The vendors who helped make the day possible:
Coordination Elaborate Events
Catering Heirloom Kitchen
Photographer &pstudio
Videographer
Florist Flora D' Amore Floral Artistry
Bartenders Firewater Events
DJ Sounds Unlimited

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HAPPY 5th ANNIVERSARY TO MICHAELA AND JAKE! Before we were officially open as a venue, and on one of the hottest June days on record, we had the joy of hosting and celebrating the marriage of Jake and Michaela. Their love and faith brought fresh air, energy, and joy to all who attended.

We'd lived next door to Michaela since she was 2 years old, and loved seeing her shine so beautifully with the handsome and charming Jake at her side. It was truly a family affair with sister-in-law Liane () creating wildflower explosions, styling the reception, and helping source the vintage rainbow goblets that sparkled at every table and as a take-home gift. After Michaela's 3 brothers took a turn on the dance floor with her in lieu of her father Mike who is no longer with us, there wasn't a dry eye in the house.

Michaela and Jake, thank you for choosing our (then quite humble) meadows to celebrate your love. We hope every day of these first 5 years has been filled with the same sunshine and unwavering joy as your wedding day.

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HAPPY 5th ANNIVERSARY to Amanda and Sean!

Amanda and Sean were our first elopement couple in 2021, and such a joy to host. We loved their style, their story, and the great humor they showed when the rain came pouring. Tessa with captured so many beautiful moments despite the weather challenges. After 70 weddings these photos are still some of our favorites!

2021 was a difficult year for our family but Amanda and Sean brought the sun into our aching hearts on a rainy September day. We hope these first 5 years have been all you dreamed, and more. Thank you for choosing us!

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WE HAVE STARS IN OUR EYES and mystical fairy forests in our dreams, after Kiya and John's wedding. We loved helping realize their vision. They hired Jessie to enshrine the Star Pavilion ceiling in greenery and white wisteria blossoms. It was so dreamy, we wish it could last all season long!

From the Starlight Store, Kiya and John chose our green chargers, moss green napkins, and antique brass "bobeche" napkin rings to accompany a dark green plate...the results were stunning! The DIY bud vase florals, our brass candlesticks and gold lanterns created a timeless focal point. We even harvested ferns from our property to add to the table's fairy forest feel.

Kiya and John's friends and family managed table setup so beautifully - what a team! We enjoyed witnessing the love and laughter all around. Owning a venue is more work than you can imagine, but events like this help us remember why we do it. Thank you John and Kiya for choosing us; we hope your life together is magical, mystical, and picture perfect!

These photos are from our wimpy phone camera, we can't wait to see the magic moments captures.

The wonderful vendors who helped make this day happen:
Photographer Maelynn Rose Filmistry
Florist
Bartenders
Catering
Coordination Elaborate Events

NOT SO LONG AGO, IN A MEADOW NOT SO FAR AWAY, Asia and Mike got married...for the second time! Forced in 2020 to downsize their dream wedding, they chose Starlight Meadows to re-celebrate their love with big plans, a beautiful son, and a larger group of loved ones.

Asia and Mike had a unique vision from the start; a spiral chair arrangement with ceremony in the very center, purple everywhere possible (including guest attire), AI-designed reception tables, a glorious Princess Leia braid, and the theme from Star Wars for a grand entrance. Asia worked with the amazing DJ David (Bring on the Night Entertainment LLC ) to mix in popular song clips during her vows, that had guests surprised and smiling all the way through.

Everything came together; Asia's detailed plans ran smoothly, the weather was perfect, the clouds turned lavender as the sun set, and our meadows were filled with so much joy and laughter, the trees are still vibrating...we have stars in our eyes.

Thank you Asia and Mike for choosing us! We know your next chapter will be an epic and loving adventure because "The Force" is strong with you two. 💫💜💫

The attached photos are from our phone cameras; we can't wait to see the magic moments Adina Stiles Photography captures!

Vendors who made this wonderful day possible:
DJ: Bring on the Night LLC
Photographer: Adina Styles Photography
Caterer: Where Ya At Matt
Planning: Ink&Ivory

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🚀 WEEK 2 IS ON!

Week 1 of the Redfellow Rocket Challenge is officially in the books, and we’re incredibly proud to be leading the Seattle-area small nonprofit challenge! Thank you to everyone who donated or shared a post.

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