Classic Candlelit Celebration at Fairmont Olympic

Brooke and Bryan were married at the soaring St. James Cathedral in Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood. Wearing a stunning lace ballgown, Brooke walked down the aisle to the cathedral organ playing the rich sounds of “Cornfield Chase” from the film Interstellar—a cinematic tribute to one of the couple’s favorite films and the groom’s career in aerospace. (The pair met at freshmen orientation for engineering at Santa Clara University.)

Their celebration was rooted in the coastlines, mountains and national parks that were such a big part of their relationship. Subtle nods to nature came through via meaningful design elements, including classic and ethereal florals of crisp white roses and blue hydrangeas, which adorned the altar and lined the church’s staircase, where they descended as husband and wife into a chic getaway car bound for their reception.

At the Fairmont Olympic Hotel, reception tables were named after their favorite national parks or spots in nature, each featuring photographs of the couple hiking, skiing, camping and exploring together. Brooke’s impressive creativity was also on display; she designed a custom B&B monogram that embellished several touchpoints throughout and created a playful drink menu starring their beloved dogs, Luna, Jojo and Willow.

In the year leading up to their wedding, both Brooke and Bryan lost a grandparent. They honored their loved ones with a memory table that displayed cherished photos. The big day culminated exactly as they had hoped: with exuberant cheers during their first dance, delicious cake and their officiant, Father Ernest, showing off his moves on the dance floor. —Rylee Woodward