Chanelle Carlin Weddings, LLC

09/18/2026

Have you been asked to be the Maid (matron) of Honor for your best friend or sister's wedding? This new article in Vogue, written by Shelby Wax, details pretty much everything you need to know about the role (leading up to the wedding, day of duties and post wedding to-do's). Let me know what you think after you've read it. Is there anything that you didn't know was your responsibility or that you have questions about?

https://www.vogue.com/article/a-guide-to-being-the-maid-of-honor-at-a-wedding?utm_mailing=vog_nl_6734_weddings_091826_88968c0d6v&utm_source=nl&utm_brand=vogue&utm_campaign=aud-dev&utm_medium=email&utm_content=vog_nl_6734_weddings_091826_88968c0d6v&cndid=88279938&utm_term=6734

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Learn about all the maid of honor duties one has to take on as the head of the bridal party.

09/16/2026

As a professional wedding officiant, I know that wedding planning can get overwhelming FAST. So instead of sending another 37 emails, scrolling Instagram for hours, or opening another 15 browser tabs, come to Leavenworth and actually talk to wedding vendors in person.

Ask questions. Get ideas. Compare options. Find vendors you click with. See things in real life. And hopefully leave feeling a whole lot more excited - and a little less stressed about planning your wedding.

And, bring your people! Grab your fiancé, your mom, your bridesmaids, your sisters, your best friends...whoever makes wedding planning more fun for you... and make a day of it in Leavenworth.

☕ Grab a coffee or mimosa
🌮 Eat some tacos
🎶 Listen to live DJs
✨ Maybe get a tiny tattoo
🎁 Enter the hourly giveaways
💍 Meet incredible Central Washington wedding vendors
🍂 Then head downtown and enjoy Leavenworth afterward!

This isn't meant to feel like another wedding-planning chore.
It's a fun day out that just happens to help you plan your wedding.

FREE ADMISSION — RSVP NOW!
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Saturday, October 24 | 9 AM–3 PM
Leavenworth Festhalle | Leavenworth, WA

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But first, the Leavenworth Wedding Show is giving away a $5,000+ Wedding Planning Weekend Giveaway on September 20th!

If you’re planning a wedding, you’re going to want your name in this one. 👀

One lucky couple is getting a Wedding Planning Weekend in Leavenworth, including a FREE two-night hotel stay at the Blue Elk Inn + thousands of dollars in wedding goodies, experiences, discounts & more from some of our amazing local wedding vendors.

WINNER DRAWN SEPTEMBER 20TH! - ENTER here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfr0ENdazuUvRkkXjraS5tT15FKrKr3kv5va-sKrn10vyfVZg/viewform

08/23/2026

07/31/2026

So nice to have a coffee shop within walking distance from the house! Welcome to the neighborhood

07/27/2026

Choosing your wedding venue is about so much more than finding a beautiful backdrop. It's choosing the place where you'll exchange your vows, celebrate with the people you love most, and begin your marriage together.

On the newest episode of Now You May Kiss™, I had the privilege of sitting down with Patti Falconer of Parties on the Terrace to talk about what truly makes a wedding venue unforgettable.

We discussed:
🤍 How to know when you've found the right venue
🤍 Questions every couple should ask during venue tours
🤍 Why hospitality matters just as much as beautiful scenery
🤍 How to create a wedding day you can actually enjoy

My favorite moment came near the end of our conversation when Patti shared this beautiful advice:

"Don't just rent the venue. Feel yourself in the space. This is a meaningful place, and it's where your marriage begins."

If you're engaged, or know someone who is, I hope you'll give this episode a listen.

Because your wedding lasts one day...Your marriage lasts a lifetime.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify (https://bit.ly/4yIUtSX) or wherever you enjoy your podcasts.

07/13/2026

54 years...Just imagine sitting across from your Beloved 54 years from now.

What advice would you hope your future selves could give you today?

In this episode of the Now You May Kiss™ Podcast, I had the joy of interviewing Belle Gayer on her 54th wedding anniversary.

Together we talk about what really makes a marriage last—from surviving difficult seasons and navigating change to communicating well, practicing empathy, and intentionally choosing each other every day.

One of my favorite reminders from our conversation: "Your wedding is a moment. Your marriage is a lifetime."

If you're engaged or know someone who is, I hope you'll listen to this heartfelt conversation.

🎧 Listen here: https://bit.ly/44Yepn9 or wherever you enjoy podcasts.

06/14/2026

IAPWO - International Association of Professional Wedding Officiants, Christopher Shelley, Leanne Davis

Feeling overwhelmed by wedding planning? Learn how to find your wedding vision by focusing on your marriage, ceremony, & guest experience before aesthetics.

06/14/2026

This morning, I saw a post on Reddit where the couple was struggling to figure out their wedding vision, and seeking advice. This is something nearly EVERY newly engaged couple goes through. If this is you, I hope this blog post will be helpful.

Feeling overwhelmed by wedding planning? Learn how to find your wedding vision by focusing on your marriage, ceremony, & guest experience before aesthetics.

06/07/2026

Would you like to have your outdoor wedding in a meadow overlooking the river and surrounded by mountains?

05/26/2026

Some ceremony moments can’t be scripted… and honestly, those are usually the ones everyone remembers most. 🤍

While guests may forget the signature cocktail or the color of the napkins, they’ll always remember how your wedding felt.

This little ring bearer absolutely stole hearts at this beautiful celebration at Gray Bridge Venue. He carefully delivered the rings, collected his candy diamond reward, and proudly declared: “I NEED this!” 🍭💍 It was joyful, genuine and truly unforgettable!

And that’s the beauty of meaningful ceremonies. They leave room for personality, emotion, laughter, and the little unscripted moments that become part of your legacy forever.

If you’re dreaming of a wedding ceremony that feels deeply personal, emotionally present, and unmistakably you, I’d love to help create that experience alongside you. Contact Chanelle to begin crafting your ceremony

Or read more from this beautiful wedding day here:
https://chanellecarlin.com/?s=gray+bridge+venue

HUGE thank you to Joanna Monger Photography for capturing and sharing these gorgeous photos and to Zack & Brianna for allowing us to share in such an incredible day!