They got married on Lummi Island which is part of the San Juans at a wonderful place called The Willows Inn. Lummi Island is one of Ryan and Carly's favorite getaway spots We had never been there before but now we understand why they like to escape to there when they can. It's a beautiful, sustainable, small island with limited population. The inn sources as much as they can from the island itself including their very own large garden and farm. It's a small piece of paradise. We were fortunate that Ryan and Carly rented out the entire inn for the weekend so we got to experience its charm.
My Aunt Jackie and Uncle Tim traveled from Florida to celebrate the event with us and we loved getting to spend some time with them the day before in Bellingham and on Lummi. It was so nice especially for the boys to get some quality time with them too.
The wedding day was absolutely perfect weather-wise. Staff at the inn were commenting on how they couldn't believe the weather because it's usually either rainy or overcast or if it's sunny, it's windy. We had a gorgeous sunny fall day with no wind in the upper 50's. But the day before and the day after were grey and rainy. God was definitely smiling down on this special event.
The event started off with family photos. Then we went to the inn for happy hour and to greet arriving guests. The wedding ceremony was near the water on the grassy area at the Beach Cabin, one of the Willows Inn accommodations. What a gorgeous setting and such a meaningful ceremony. I've never heard such deep, intentional, well written vows in my whole life. Trevor Hill, Ryan's good friend married them.
After the ceremony everyone headed back to the Inn to partake in their famous multi-course dinner. We had 14 courses! And some of the most interesting, but also delicious flavors I've ever had. It was a mini-date night for me and James as the boys were back in our cabin with a babysitter and we had a private table to ourselves. The evening ended with a deep lounging party back at the cabin. James enjoyed his time at that, but I was so exhausted I went straight to bed!
Overall the wedding was completely Ryan and Carly style--simple, yet elegant, close friends and family, meaningful, authentic, good food and drink, rustic, natural, and abounding in love. A day we will never forget. So happy for both of them!
First, here are the amateur photos:
And now, some of my favorite photos from Ryan's amazing photographer:
Finally they are officially hitched! Congratulations Ryan and Carly!!
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