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.
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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…
Carly-Ann Miller and Casey Dell were married February 23, 2019 on the Turks and Caicos Islands where they first met. Bill Lizotte officiated. The bride is the daughter of Dru and Steve Miller of Lake Stevens, Washington. She is a graduate of the University of Washington with a bachelor’s deg…
Cody Ralph of Yakima, Washington proposed to the love of his life, Lilly Yost of Yakima, Washington on May 13, 2019 and will be married on September 28, 2019. Proud parents are Charlie and Kathy Ralph and Alan Yost and Priscilla Yost who couldn’t be happier for this loving couple.
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…
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David & Kathy Hoffert are announcing their 40th Wedding Anniversary. They were married at St. Paul Cathedral Catholic Church of Yakima, Washington where they were married September 15, 1979.
Rae Remstedt of Eagle Point, Oregon and Gary Jones of Waukegan, Illinois met and fell crazy in love in beautiful Sarasota, Florida. They were married on September 15, 1984 surrounded by the love of family and friends at the John & Mable Ringling Rose Garden.
Dewain & Betty (Baker) Buning are celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary on September 5th. Dewain was a 40 year member of the Carpenters Local Union 770 until his retirement in 1998. Dewain and Betty raised 3 children; Penny (Gary) Lease, Jenny (Mike) Marquis and John Buning (decease…
On July 27, 2019, Epi and Jeanie Sanchez celebrated their 50 years of marriage, among 250 family and friends, they dined and danced. Guests from New Zealand, Holland and California surprised the Sanchez’s. Together they celebrated their years of Love and Friendship at Le Jardin in Zillah, Wa…
Dennis and Paula (Ball) were married at the First Church of the Nazarene in Yakima, Washington on August 23, 1969. They remained in Yakima where they raised their two children, Theron and Tricia. Dennis retired from Boise Cascade. Paula retired from the State of Washington, with the most tim…
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 …
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