Blog – Valley & Company Events

valley & co. tips :: planning golden hour wedding photos

Golden hour photos can be some of the most romantic and beautiful keepsake portraits for couples from their wedding day. It's that window of time just before dusk when their photographer will steal them away from the buzz of their friends and family, and it's a magic moment not only for the two of them to reflect, but to really take in the party in their honor (we've [...]

valley & co. wedding :: summery green and blue chateau wedding

We are always game when our couples envision a creative idea or look - after all, it's our job to dream up and create a wedding that is uniquely theirs. Katie and Kory wanted a fun feast for the senses for their 120 guests, and we chose Chateau Lill as the beautiful backdrop for their late summer soiree. Groom Kory enjoys greenery, and we pitched the idea of using [...]

valley & co. entertaining :: festive 4th

It's one of our favorites weeks of summer - the 4th of July is upon us! This year we'll forego a tradition of being at the beach and will stay at home in the city - probably entertaining friends, trekking to our nearby zoo, and just relaxing. If you're thinking about entertaining for the holiday, you don't have to look very far to use what you have to throw a festive [...]

valley & co. designs :: throwing a summer cocktail tasting party

Gathering a group of friends or family around an outdoor dining table to enjoy good drink and great food is one of our favorite summer pastimes. We're sharing some of our go-to tips for doing just that but putting a wedding spin on it! During the pre-wedding planning process, final menu and dessert planning and cocktail offerings are in full swing 3-4 months out, whic[...]

valley & co. designs :: pastel floral-filled wedding shower

Summer is in unofficial full swing, which means our summertime wedding couples are celebrating their last showers and parties before they walk down the aisle! It's truly the best season for garden parties and bringing the garden to the table. We live for warm summer days where we can open up our doors and enjoy our garden and stone patio, sharing cocktails and laughte[...]

valley & co. tips :: choosing a tent style

Wedding tents aren't just for inclement weather! We love a beautiful tent to provide a sense of space, shade from the heat, and a sweetly designed visual space that guests can enjoy all day and night long. Whether a tent is for the ceremony, for cocktails, or for dinner and dancing, knowing what kind of tent is available in your market and what is the best fit for you[...]

valley & co. wedding :: chic and vibrant Indian-American countryside wedding

Reeti and Nik's ultimate wedding vision was to turn sprawling Carnation Farms outside of Seattle into a big and chic lively celebration bringing their 275 guests together from two families and two cultures to feel unified. The day began with portraits around the pastoral grounds and we welcomed guests to an early afternoon ceremony with traditional Indian music and vi[...]

valley & co. tips :: spring refresh for your home

Our windows are finally open to sunlight beaming in most mornings in Seattle. Spring has officially settled in, which means it's time to enjoy the season and to also refresh favorite nooks in our home. We stow away our plaid pillows of winter and fold up the heavier throws, pulling out lighter fabrics and colors that make our home feel nice and airy, and we most alway[...]

valley & co. designs :: old world charm

When we started shooting for our book Storied Weddings we had our chapters aligned and our vision clear. We knew we wanted to offer an assorted range of designs for different aesthetics, hoping that couples could pull bits and pieces from the pages and form them into their own visions and story. The fun was picking and choosing linens and florals to accompany the gorg[...]

entertaining :: first time hosting easter

It's now our Easter tradition several years running to host brunch at our home after a neighborhood egg hunt - and Easter is a holiday that can be a great first to host. Filled with meaning and tradition, Easter is the perfect first gathering for newlyweds, where the table can be filled with simple blooms, festive plates and napkins, and carry a feeling of fancy-meets[...]