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Welcome To The Port Gamble Blog!

We're not experts, but we've been to a wedding or two. We'd like to help any and all future brides and grooms.

On our blog we talk about anything and everything wedding, we want to help create your perfect day! So grab something to drink or munch on and we'll see you in the blog posts!

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Micro Weddings: How Smaller Weddings Can Be More Rewarding

With the newest round of government mandates released here in Washington comes the ability to have small weddings and receptions again! While the smaller guest count still isn’t what most would imagine on their wedding day, there are some positives to keeping your special day on the smaller side. – You can spend more quality […]

Celebrate Love With a Minimony at Port Gamble!

What is a minimony? It’s exactly what it sounds like, a mini ceremony! It’s a close and intimate ceremony where you exchange vows with your partner, a small number of guests, and a select number of vendors from you wedding day lineup. With the constantly changing rules and regulations being put in place, minimonies are […]

Vendor Spotlight: Elegant Affairs Wedding Planning & Event Design

One of the more popular questions we get asked is “Should I hire a wedding planner?”, and while the the need for a planner usually varies for each individual event, the answer I always give as a venue coordinator is that it is definitely something worth looking into! Whether you hire a wedding coordinator for […]

Fall in Love With Autumn Weddings

With every season comes an opportunity to have a unique wedding. If you’re not completely sold on having a wedding during the summer season, consider the fall. Aside from the obvious things that we love about fall like the cooler weather and pumpkin flavored everything, here are a few things we love about autumn weddings […]

Vendor Spotlight: Celebrations by Amber

This week’s vendor spotlight features one of our suggested wedding coordinators, Amber Bartz! She is a Wedding Officiant and Day of Coordinator out of Kitsap County. “I have been an Ordained Minister for over 13 years and have been running a professional business for eight years. I have been a part of over 400 weddings; […]

Vendor Spotlight: Bubba’s Country Cue

This week the spotlight is on Bubba’s Country Cue! Bubba’s will bring to you the best BBQ the South has to offer. From the Carolinas, known for their Pulled Pork, to Tennessee, best known for their Chicken and Ribs, to Texas, best known for their BBQ Beef, among the favorite is the Brisket. Bubba’s also […]

3 Reasons to Have a Summer Wedding

Summer is right around the corner and just like spring it is one of the best seasons to have your wedding! Besides from the obvious reasons like beautiful sunshine and and awesome weather, here are a few other reasons why summer is the perfect time of year to host your big day! 1. Flower options […]

The Perks of DIY

There are quite a few perks of incorporating some DIY projects into your big day. Creating favors, centerpieces, or any other detail yourself adds a very charming personal touch that you guests will appreciate. These DIY details can also be a reason to get your wedding party together! Getting help from your bridesmaids not only […]

Vendor Spotlight: Chef Sunshine Catering

This week’s blog features one of our preferred caterers that we just love to work with! Chef Sunshine Catering offers creative, delicious and affordable menus for weddings, corporate or office meetings, special events and cocktail parties. They are a chef-owned caterer providing restaurant-quality food for Gig Harbor, Tacoma, Olympia, Greater Seattle and Kitsap County. Below […]

Whimsical Winter Wedding

Christmas is just a few weeks away, which means we’re taking a look back at one of our favorite winter weddings of 2016. From the decor to the fashion, Jake + Bailey’s December wedding featured aspects that we love so much about the holiday season. Lush seasonal greens and a neutral color palette paired together […]