We’re known for our creative and theatrical approach to weddings; think bold, saturated colors; high contrast – a classic yet modern approach to luxe events.
Instead of a default aesthetic like some planners, we have a proven process to discover your aesthetic, so that we can design an event that feels like you.
In practice, both in weddings and in theatre, we have experience in designing and producing a wide range of styles. We’re very adaptable and ensure that our clients’ stories and aesthetics take center stage.
Our clients, Sid and Ren, leaned into a nerdy adventurer theme. They had full outfits with corsets and capes and flower crowns and swords. And instead of a first dance, they did a first duel. That was probably the most fun we’ve ever had at a wedding and the guests LOVED it.
Jackie and Tracey hired a drag queen to MC the evening. They set up this prank that she would show up right after the wedding ceremony, wearing a big puffy wedding dress, and pretend to be late. It was really fun for everyone!
When you envision your wedding, we want it to make you laugh, tear up with joy, or jump up and down with glee. We encourage you to dream big, because your wedding can quite literally be anything you want it to be!
“Hire them immediately. Cindy and her team took such good care of us, worked with our budget, and they empowered us to make sure our wedding was about us, our vibe, and not what other people "usually" do or what's on trend right now or whatever.
They also helped us so much with some pre-wedding design as well, which was so helpful because this is very much not our skillset and we needed help reining in our ideas (our Pinterest board was a smorgasbord of everything ever). This support helped us book additional amazing vendors, and I can’t say enough good things about the Aisle Less Traveled team! Hire them ASAP!”
-Susan & Matt
“From our very first encounter we were absolutely wowed with Cindy's through approach and positive energy.
Planning our wedding with Cindy and the Aisle Less Traveled team at the helm could not have been more delightful. In the months, leading up to our wedding, Cindy provided us with timely reminders, and resources to support our planning so that it never felt overwhelming. She also documented truly EVERY detail which made us feel very prepared.
Day-of, Cindy ran our wedding flawlessly. Safety pin, scissors, lint roller, late guests arriving MID processional, ensuring the brides were fed, and the parents were well behaved, all of the above was handled so precisely. It all looked and felt effortless.
As a queer couple, wedding planning can feel extra daunting- especially when the industry is generally geared to one specific version of what weddings are and what they include. Cindy asked so many thoughtful questions about what we wanted, who would be present, how our people would participate, never making assumptions and supporting each of our unique visions. She was also excellent at marrying (pun intended) our different styles and requests which felt super special.
We could not recommend Cindy enough as your wedding planner, and as a person to just know!”
-Tracey & Jackie
"Cindy and her team are worth their weight in gold.
I genuinely cannot recommend them enough. We worked with them for two years, and my stress level over my wedding for that period of time was a ~*fraction*~ of what it could have been. That’s a long period of time for one’s mental health to be benefitted. My partner and I both have ADHD, so we can kind of suck at task management and responding to emails. Cindy and her team were so, so good about it and helped us so much with no judgment. I’m incredibly grateful for that. I came into the wedding planning world with a ton of self-induced pressure for it to be both perfect and entirely different from any wedding I had seen before. I knew I had no idea what I was doing and that I’d cry myself to sleep forever if I got it wrong, a deadly combination. Cindy and her team actually made it happen. I am so over-the-moon happy with what my wedding became, and it could not have happened without them. Thank you Aisle Less Traveled!”
-Heather & George
Quite as wonderful like knowing that two people are having one of the best days of their lives, with a whole bunch of people who love them, and that the reason they get to enjoy it instead of worrying or working during it is because of our services here at Aisle Less Traveled.
We literally have the best clients – the greatest people who are so in love with each other and kind, compassionate, caring, authentic, fun – it’s a blast getting to know each client and spending time with them as we plan and party. There’s nothing like a wedding; being immersed in a magical world created for just a day, where there’s nothing but love in the air.
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Andy and Victor came to us with a crystal clear vision for their wedding. They wanted an elegant, glamorous affair – and they wanted every single guest to feel like a VIP at an exclusive club. When we started talking about design, they already had a dress code in mind: they would wear black tuxes, the wedding party would wear all white, and they would ask their guests to arrive fashionably dressed in the colors of the rainbow.
They weren’t particularly interested in live flowers and they wanted to keep the event color palette neutral as well, so we settled on black and white with metallic details. We transformed the ballroom from basic to elevated with floor-to-ceiling black and white draping. White ostrich feathers, gold painted palm fronds, and draped crystals made their centerpieces sparkly but chic.
The tablescapes were on point with black linens, gold flatware, and white plates on top of gold-rimmed glass chargers. We never overlook the importance of lighting in setting the mood – which meant warm uplighting around the room for dinner and then a full-color, club style show for dancing.
Wedding Planning & Event Design: Aisle Less Traveled • Wedding Venue & Catering: Suquamish Clearwater Resort & Casino • Photographer: Amanda Summerlin • DJ: Jess the Ripper • Florals: Flora D’Amore • Rentals: CORT Party Rentals • Draping: Quest Events • Lighting: Lovecraft Events • Stationery: Minted • Hair & Makeup: Blush Strokes Beauty • Andy’s Tux: Viktor Luna • Victor’s Tux: Sharpe Suiting • Groom’s Shirts: Indochino • Bow Ties: FloralTrip • Cuff Links: Ox & Bull Trading Co • Reception Jumpsuits: Christian Siriano • Andy’s Shoes: Christian Louboutin • Victor’s Shoes: To Boot New York • Transportation: A&A Limousine • Hotel Blocks: JC Room Blocks
Steph and Lauren dreamed of a warm and cozy early fall wedding that would show off the beautiful gardens at Willows Lodge and incorporate their love of nature. We chose a color palette of rich evergreens, warm earthy tones, and pops of peach pinks and coral. Working closely with our vendor team, we selected peach, sage, and hunter linens accented with copper glass votives.
We opted for loose, organic vibes with the florals, choosing coppery compote bowls to hold our centerpieces and arranging our ceremony florals on the venue’s wooding arbor and wine barrels. We kept the lighting soft and warm, with market lights strung over the reception and paper lanterns lighting the way to the gelato cart for dessert.
Steph and Lauren put their own very special touch on the decor with a custom welcome sign styled as if at the entrance to a national park, and miniature national park signs designating each dining table as a different park.
Wedding Planning & Event Design: Aisle Less Traveled • Wedding Venue & Catering: Willows Lodge • Photographer & Videographer: Miranda Florer • DJ: Puget Sounds – DJ Kelli • Florals: Flora D’Amore • Lighting: Glow Lighting • Hair & Makeup: Blush Strokes Beauty • Gelato Cart: Nutty Squirrel • Officiant: Pastor Ellie • National Park Welcome Sign: Timber and Stain • National Park Table Signs: Victor Wood Forge • Steph’s Wedding Dress: Anthropologie • Lauren’s Wedding Dress: Maggie Sottero from I Do Bridal • Steph’s Shoes: Nordstrom Rack • Lauren’s Shoes: Aldo • Hotel Blocks: JC Room Blocks
Juliana and Nicole wanted to create an atmosphere of warmth, ease, and excitement. Their vision was a nature-focused event with saturated colors, cozy spaces, and lots of greenery. Our inspiration for color was a sunset – we included a full range from pinks and oranges to blues and purples.
To create the cozy vibe, we added candles all around, rugs down the aisle, and lounge furniture on the patio, which was used throughout the reception. The centerpieces were nestled into beds of moss, with each table having a signature flower as the main point of the arrangement. That flower was also pressed into the table number.
A colorful floral design was chosen for their invitations and signs to bring it all together. And we can’t skip over our absolute favorite part of this design – “curtains” made of flowers strung together to beautifully filter light into the ballroom.
Wedding Planning & Event Design: Aisle Less Traveled • Wedding Venue & Catering: The Lodge at St. Edward State Park • Photographer: Amanda Summerlin • Videographer: Shutter & Sound • DJ & Photo Booth: Orion Entertainment • Florals: Floravore • Lighting: Glow Lighting • Rentals: Wander Event Rentals • Cakes: Askatu Bakery • Hair: Sanseveria • Makeup: Blush & Braids Beauty Bar • Hotel Room Blocks: JC Room Blocks
Sid and Ren are nerds of the best variety, and when it came to their wedding, they wanted to showcase their favorite interests. It started with their outfits. They decided on full adventurer attire, with capes, corsets, boots, and swords, each topped off with a flower crown.
When it came to decor, they wanted to highlight the beauty of the Pacific Northwest and complement the beautiful trees and flowers at the venue. They chose a color palette of greens and purples, with lots of moss, wood, and live mushrooms! We loved their table assignments – each table was named after a different woodland animal and a beautiful illustration of each animal was set in the center of every table.
One of the most fun things we’ve ever had at a wedding was at theirs: instead of a first dance, they performed a first duel! We called on our theater background and enlisted a stage combat choreographer to design and teach them the fight sequence, which ended with a kiss and a roaring cheer from the crowd! And – you better believe they cut the cake with a sword, too!!
Wedding Planning & Officiant: Aisle Less Traveled • Wedding Venue: Twin Willow Gardens • Photographer: Rove Coast Photography • DJ: Orion Entertainment • Florals: Twisted Bramble • Farm Tables: Seattle Farm Tables • Catering: Shooby Doo • Cake: Simply Sweet • Transportation: A&A Limousine • Swords: Jesse Belsky StageSwords • Adventurer Outfits: Celtic Fusion • Shoes: American Duchess • Accessories: Lykos Leather, Dark Age Leathers • Sid’s Jewelry: Balbaox • Ren’s Jewelry: Joo Jewel, Baleen • Invitations: The Knot • Signs: Niki Press Designs • Woodland Animal Table Numbers: Studio In Budapest
Jackie and Tracey had a wedding that was so very them that it couldn’t possibly have been for anyone else. They really brought the FUN! From the moment guests arrived, they knew they were in for a fabulous time — because they were greeted by a drag queen handing them a glass of champagne.
The good times continued with a drag performance and an absolutely epic dance party, which was all the better because of their design choices. The bold color palette of navy, coral, and gold brought a vibrant edginess to the day, which was complemented by dynamic and colorful lighting throughout the evening.
Wedding Planning: Aisle Less Traveled • Wedding Venue: The Hall at Fauntleroy • Photographer: Jay Eads • DJ: DJ Dark Wiley • MC/Drag Performer: Betty Wetter • Photo Booth: Hello There You • Florals: Odd Flowers • Lighting: Crimson Haze Event Lighting • Catering: Tuxedos & Tennis Shoes • Dessert: The Sugah Shack • Hair & Makeup: Lana Eisenbarth • Stationery: Minted • Jackie’s Dress: Sarah Seven • Tracey’s Suit: Nordstrom, Indochino • Tracey’s Shoes: Al’s Attire
Nick and Franklin wanted a modern, refined aesthetic that still evoked the warmth and coziness of a Pacific Northwest forest in the fall. Trinity Tree Farm is a working Christmas tree farm nestled in the foothills of the Cascades, which made it the perfect choice for this enchanted forest vibe.
A magical forest vibe can easily lean into whimsy, which we didn’t want, so we also took inspiration from Nick’s Nordic heritage to elevate the design with clean lines and minimalist styles. A big part of that was adding depth with contrast; our main colors were forest green and burgundy, accented with pops of ballet pink. We paired warm wood tables with black chairs and dishes to add drama. But we didn’t leave out the forest in the process! We draped greenery down the center of the tables and above the dance floor to create the feeling of being in the forest.
Wedding Planning & Event Design: Aisle Less Traveled • Wedding Venue: Trinity Tree Farm • Photographer: Jamie Buckley Photography • DJ: Puget Sounds – DJ Kelli • Florals: Flora D’Amore • Catering: The Tall Chef • Farm Tables: Seattle Farm Tables • Cake: Lydia’s Cakes & Confections • Stationery: Minted • Suits: Indochino • Transportation: A&A Limousine • Hotel Blocks: JC Room Blocks
You know you can plan your wedding just the way you want it. And you also know that you can’t be everyone everywhere all at once, so you’re handing the details and execution over to our team of pros.
You want to handle all of the planning on your own but you’re too smart to believe that your day can run itself. You want your loved ones to get the full guest experience (no working at your wedding!) and you want to actually enjoy it, too!
We handle all of the details so that you don’t miss the moments that matter most.
Let us take all of that pressure off of you. We’ll put our art degrees to work and make a beautiful event that feels authentic to the two of you.
You want to hand off all of the tedious parts of the planning process to a pro, while staying involved in all of the details. You appreciate a clear and efficient process. You’re ready to make decisions quickly, but thoughtfully.
On your wedding day, you’re the VIPs. And with our Bespoke Event Production service, you’ll feel like a VIP from day one.
It’s every detail taken care of, without you having to lift a finger. No researching, no vetting, no thinking about logistics, no inbox full of wedding-related emails.
All we need from you is your vision and your guest list and we will take care of the rest.
You have a clear vision for your wedding, but you have absolutely no desire to do the work of planning it. You want a trusted and experienced professional to make it happen, knowing that you’ll love the results.
(And if you’re worried that you won’t? Don’t be. Because Bespoke Event Production includes a full preview of your wedding day, with the chance to change anything you don’t like.)