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Karina + Joe

I don’t think you can ever go wrong with a fall wedding in the San Juan Islands, and Joe and Karina’s Roche Harbor wedding was the ultimate example of why October is the perfect time to get married. Although the weather forecast looked questionable, Joe and Karina made a game-day decision to have the ceremony outside in the gardens and it was breath-taking.

Sweetest Moment: You guys…these two memorized their vows. And I don’t mean four little cookie-cutter sentences. I mean personlized, self-written vows with so much charm, hilarity and deep emotion. I still can’t believe they pulled it off without stumbling a bit!

Favorite Decor Item: I can’t pick just one for this wedding. It’s between the headshot escort board, tiered watercolor cake, or Karina’s bouquet.

Take Note For Your Wedding: Couple’s photos in autumn leaves. I wanted to include 50 autumnal photos in the summary below because I loved every one. Kim and Adam from La Vie Photography scouted out several beautiful locations in the days leading up to the wedding. Find yourself an island photographer who cares enough to learn about what you want and does the homework to make sure it happens!

vendor dream team

Venue: Roche Harbor Resort // Planning + Coordination: Revel Weddings + Events // Catering: Roche Harbor Resort // Floral: Petals by Piper // Photography: La Vie Photography // Rentals: San Juan Shindigs // Hair: Natalie Joseph Hair // Makeup: Beauty by Furi // Cake: Cakes by Felicitations // Lighting: Slavus Wedding Lights // Band: The Highsteppers