Green Gates at Flowing Lake Wedding

This wedding at Green Gates at Flowing Lake was the first time we’ve ever photographed at the venue and we fell in love – and completely understood why Sebastian & Kerry chose it for their wedding.

Sebastian and Kerry have an adorable MeetCute. In their own words:

KERRY

I was flying home to visit my parents in Seattle. Living in New York at the time, I was very much looking forward to seeing friends and family back on the west coast. After boarding the pilot announced a slight delay until takeoff. That would have been fine, except the plane was only taking me to San Francisco where there was already a short window of time before my connecting flight would depart. Attendants assured me and the other passengers connecting to Seattle that the plane would be held for us. When the flight touched down in San Francisco I rushed to my gate only to be informed by an uncaring attendant that the plane had left the terminal. Miffed, I sat down next to an older woman with the same flight path to wait for the next flight and commiserate.

SEBASTIAN

I was headed home to Seattle at the end of a work trip in San Francisco. As I threaded my way through the flow of people, I spotted my terminal and noticed a girl having a conversation with the attendant at the counter. She did not seem happy. When she turned away and walked back to her seat, I remember seeing her lips pursed and eyes rolled up in exasperation. In that moment I was immediately on her side, sympathetic to whatever airport tragedy had befallen her. I also saw that she was very pretty. There was an empty seat on her right, so I gathered up my courage, walked over, and sat down.

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Sebastian had no idea how to start a conversation. Kerry was talking to a lady on her left, so he eavesdropped. He learned that they’d arrived on the same connecting flight, and the lady was excitedly saying that Robert Redford had also been on the plane. His shock when she responded, “who is Robert Redford?” was immediately subsumed by clarity. This was his golden opportunity. He blurted, “you don’t know who Robert Redford is??”

The Proposal Story
We talked about getting married ahead of time and designed an engagement ring together. We went on a weekend trip to Seabeck and stayed in a little Airbnb by the ocean. Kerry didn’t officially know Sebastian would propose but suspected as much. We cooked a nice meal together that we ate outside looking out at the ocean. Near sunset Sebastian proposed. We were both quite nervous even though we had already designed a ring together!

Why did you choose Green Gates at Flowing Lake as your wedding venue?
The water is prominently visible. Living close to the water has always been important to us.
We could tell that a lot of personal care and love went into making this venue what it is today. We appreciate all the authenticity and unique spaces that the venue holds.
Kerry also really liked that they provide a “pinterest closet” of previous weddings decor that has been left so that things can be reused.

If we ran into you on a weekend off, what would you be doing?
Hanging out with friends outside if it’s nice out (probably drinking beer in the sun), playing video games on our couch if it’s not.

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Green Gates at Flowing Lake Wedding Vendors

Wedding Venue:
Green Gates at Flowing Lake

Bridal Gown:
Bellevue Bridal

Groom’s Suit:
Bonobos

Hair & Makeup:
Amy’s Artistry

Officiant:
Miles, friend of the couple

Floral:
Mom of the bride

DJ:
BlueBeatz Entertainment

Catering & Bartending:
Mosaic Catering

Decor Rentals:
Sweet Buffet Lady

Baker:
TM Dessert Works

Shuttlebus:
Creative Bus

Green Gates at Flowing Lake Wedding Vendors

Wedding Venue:
Green Gates at Flowing Lake

Bridal Gown:
Bellevue Bridal

Groom’s Suit:
Bonobos

Hair & Makeup:
Amy’s Artistry

Officiant:
Miles, friend of the couple

Floral:
Mom of the bride

DJ:
BlueBeatz Entertainment

Catering & Bartending:
Mosaic Catering

Decor Rentals:
Sweet Buffet Lady

Baker:
TM Dessert Works

Shuttlebus:
Creative Bus