On October 21, 2017, covered in a veil, Chealsae López began her journey towards adulthood by celebrating in style. Her quinceañera dreams floated among abundant fabrics, created by her parents to guide her path with the delicacy, education and support necessary to cross a new bridge.
FEATURED STORIES
Our wedding day was something we had both been waiting for and dreaming of for years — and once it finally happened, all the things I had set in my mind for my dream wedding came true. Eight years after I first imagined it, we get married at Cascade Garden, walked down the aisle to “A Thousa…
Celebrating a girl's 15th birthday (quinceañera) is wrapped in symbolism. For some it is a celebration surrounded by music, dance, lights and ephemeral colors. For others, it is an event with much deeper meaning, a celebration that allows them to share with society the beginning of a new sta…
The guy at the door stopped counting Luisa Villa’s quinceañera guests at 422. Despite the massive size of her party, her mother Isaura said everything about it was perfect, thanks to more than a year of preparation. They did most of the work themselves to put a little more sentimental value …
Dancing is a big part of the quinceañera celebration. There’s the surprise dance, performed by the guest of honor with her court of chambelanes (boys) and damas (girls). Then there’s the “vals,” another dance she performs with her court. And finally, the father-daughter dance. That’s the big…
Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Howard of Yakima, Washington are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca (Becca) Jean to Kevin Michael Linden, son of Mike Linden and Wendy Linden, both of Yakima, Washington. Miss Howard is a 2010 graduate of East Valley High School and of YVTech (2…
Mrs. Cynthia Fiscus and the late Mr. Bradley Fiscus of Moxee, Washington announce the engagement of their daughter, Angela Brielle Fiscus to Joshua Allen Lundberg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Lundberg of West Valley. The bride to-be is a graduate of LaSalle High School and Perry Technical Insti…
Dallin Scott Olander and Shayla Christine White were married April 27, 2019 in the Jordan River Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Receptions followed in Sandy, Utah and Wenatchee, Washington. The bride is the daughter of Greg and Cheryl White of Wenatchee, Washington…
Samuel and Janie Ramos of Bickleton, Washington are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter RoseMarie Valero, to Stiliyan R. Georgiev, son of Radoslav and Stefka Georgiev of San Diego, California.
Rich and Lori Olson of Florence, Oregon are delighted to announce the engagement of their son, Chase Olson, to Kelsey Kester, daughter of Patricia Kester of Moxee, Washington and the late Don Kester of Yakima, Washington.
QUINCEAÑERAS
Joan (Streufert) and Glenn Stocker were married on August 21, 1959 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Seattle, Washington with her father, Revered H.C. Streufert presiding. Joan and Glenn are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary this weekend with a family gathering at their home in Sel…
We are excited to announce the 35th wedding anniversary of our parents, Jeff and Julie (Hutchinson) Wyss. They were married on August 18th, 1984 in Yakima, Washington and have had a marriage full of laughter, love and happiness.
“He asked....she said Yes!” August 16, 1969 Tim Briffett met his bride-to-be, Maralee Sifferman, at CWU in 1967. They were married 2 1/2 years later at St. Joseph’s Church in Seattle, Washington. As newlyweds, they moved to Yakima, Washington where they have lived ever since. Tim & Maral…
Happy 5th Wedding Anniversary Yolani & Grady Murphy! August 9, 2014. Wishing you Many, Many More Wonderful Years Together!
Gene and Judy Newland were high school sweethearts at East Valley High School and married in Yakima, Washington on August 10, 1979 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Gene has owned his own independent insurance company, Gene Newland Insurance for 36 years and Judy has been an Addiction Treatme…
Shantel & Patrick were married on Sunday, May 26th, 2019 at Castle Vineyards in Deer Park, Washington. Shantel’s parents are: Lisa Duval & Lunis Spears and Mark Boynton. Patrick’s parents are: John & Terry Shumaker. She attended Rogers High School in Spokane, Washington and curre…
Americans love their dogs. It’s estimated at least 40 percent of us own dogs, and many treat them like members of the family. It’s no wonder some couples want to include their furry friends in one of the most important days of their lives.
Carrell and Barbara Manka are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Carolyn Janell Manka to Daniel James Brownlow. Daniel is the son of James and Sharon Brownlow of Kent, Washington. They were married April 28, 2018 at Cascade Gardens in Yakima, Washington.
Lexi Biondi, daughter of Joe and Carol Biondi of Houston, Texas and Matt Borton, son of John and Barbara Borton of Yakima, Washington, were married on September 1, 2018 at Hackett Ranch in Yakima.
The couple was married the 23rd of June, 2018 at 1 p.m. at Satus Shaker Church in Granger, Washington, followed by a reception.
Tori Dexter and Joshua Bower both grew up in the Yakima Valley. They met when Tori was a senior at Selah High School and Josh was a sophomore …
Keegan and I were married June 17, 2017 at my parents’ countryside house in Zillah. We were blessed with the perfect day: overcast, balmy temp…
Stephen and I met on Tinder and thankfully we both swiped right! We tied the knot on June 24, 2017 at the American Homestead in Naches, Washin…
I finally married the love of my life. In July of 2012, I met Shea at the Fred Meyer where I worked. He was a regular customer who I’d see eve…
Wedding flowers can be as individual as the brides who order them. However, local florists say that there are certain colors and styles which …
From venue to video, and everything in between, all the resources you need to plan the perfect wedding.
YAKIMA VALLEY BRIDE
The cover of the latest Yakima Valley Bride magazine, published July 27th, 2018
From venue to video, and everything in between, all the resources you need to plan the perfect wedding.