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best wedding gift I lost, Issaquah, WA

After having been to… [does quick count] roughly 15 or so weddings in the past 3 years, Chad and Danielle’s had one of the best structural setups I’ve ever experienced.

Guests showed up at 5pm on Friday to cocktail hour. Chad and Dani mingled with the guests as we got to know each other. At 6, we all sat down in the lawn area, and Chad and Dani walked out. No bridesmaids or groomsmen that I could remember. Blissfully short, sweet, secular ceremony; Chad and Dani walked down the aisle and immediately formed a receiving line. We filed past, congratulated them, and walked into the reception hall, where the bar was immediately open. No assigned seats.

A few moments later, the veggie buffet opened up, and it was first come, first serve. Dancing and further partying ensued quickly after, and a good time was had by all.

All class, no pomp; just hanging out with friends and family in a beautiful, but low-key manner. What every wedding should strive for.

• Chad and Danielle’s wedding photoset