Wetzler/Ashby Wedding Video
by Scott Johnson
Wetzler - Ashby Wedding on 7/28/18 at Freestone Inn in Mazama, Wa
Music Courtesy of The Side Project - tspband.com and Mike Miller on vocals
"From a couple that originally wasn’t planning to have a videographer to now husband & wife that are SO incredibly thankful we decided to have Reid and Best Made Videos as part of our special day! Our advice – definitely have a video done (it’s well worth the $$ spent) and make sure it’s Reid & Team that you use!
We could go on & on….but just as a glimpse - Reid was - without question - the most responsive vendor we worked with for our wedding. He’s ‘on his game’ in all aspects and was always quick with his replies to what were probably very basic questions that we had or things that were on our video ‘wish list’. Reid showed up (after a 4 hour drive to somewhere he’d never been) with energy, passion & enthusiasm. He went right to work and captured some amazing footage! He was personable, easy to have around, fun and worked seamlessly with our photographer (whom he had never met). The musicians that we used also commented on how professional Reid was and how he really knew what he was doing to ensure he had the best quality audio.
In addition to some 'bonus' iPhone shots that he shared with us the day after our wedding - Reid also shared his ‘work in progress’ via Instagram in the days after the wedding and true to his word – 2 weeks later delivered AMAZING highlight & full ceremony videos. His creative ability to capture our personalities and the ‘feeling’ of the day was truly unbelievable!!! No surprise – we (and many of our guests) have watched the videos multiple times!
Thank you Reid, Jeff & the Best Made Videos Team!!!
To those future bride & grooms that aren’t quite sure – we will gladly try to convince you otherwise. It really is a “must do” in our opinion!"
Tucked all the way up in the North Cascades, almost equidistant from both Spokane and Seattle, rests a string of towns along highway 20 that many might not realize are there. The long drive from either city is probably enough to discourage day-trippers from visiting this utterly gorgeous region of the state, but for those who decide to venture up there, they’re in for a wonderful treat.
So we headed off at the end of July to little Mazama, your last stop before the awesome town of Winthrop, but more specifically to the Freestone Inn. Capable of hosting 100 guests for both indoor and outdoor ceremonies, and with alcohol and catering provided, this delightful wooden estate brings you out to the middle of nature for a quiet, serene wedding.
As delightful of a morning you could expect out in the mountains greeted Tricia and Kent on their big day. As we wandered around the scenic landscapes that only the North Cascades could provide, the day was as casual and more at ease than you could ever imagine. Forgoing traditional attire for Kent and his motley crew , it made things feel even more special because these two didn’t want all the glitz and glamour. Instead, it was just a delicate, loving day.
As the day moved towards the ceremony, it became even more apparent just how gorgeous this venue is. With the altar overlooking the lake and the hills in the distance, you could probably say this is one of our favorite vistas we’ve had the pleasure of seeing. It’s just a pity these past few weeks has seen the Canadian forest fires bringing in hazy clouds that only choke the purely natural beauty of this area.
Reciting beautiful, thoughtful vows to each other, Kent wasn’t the only person in the audience with tears in their eyes (I was as well! lol) Soon, the officiant gave the magic words to “seal it with a kiss,” and so they did.
Shortly after the ceremony we headed off towards the lake with the bridal party to snap some shots of the newlyweds and their closest friends. With a sky that might remind you of Montana, the magnificent valley felt so safe and comforting for our newlyweds. Retreating more into the woods, the two posed along babbling brooks and the towering trees before it was time for the reception.
Booze and food started coming out while the guests wandered the grounds and saw all of the beautiful sights . Following signing papers, cake-cutting and a little slow dance in front of the lake, it was time to keep the party going with everyone else. Dancing around like maniacs with the sun dwindling behind the hills, we were even able to convince the bride to hop on an inflatable duck and ride out into the water.
What a fun day with Tricia and Kent! We hope your first month of marriage has gone magically.
As always, we love to hear from you. So please let us know if you have any questions or comments and we’ll get to them!
Photographer - Autumn Pines Photography
Videographer - Best Made Videos
HMUA/ Flowers - Eleveight Salon
Tricia and Kent's story in their own words:
How did you guys meet?
Online - Zoosk
Tell us about the proposal!
Typical Kent & Tricia (casual)....Kent had ring for several weeks and could not wait any longer. Tricia wanted to move a table - Kent wanted to wait. Kent went out to his car - when he came back in Tricia said 'can we please just move this table' and Kent said 'will you please marry me' and pulled the ring out of his sweatshirt pocket.
Why did you choose your venue?
"Summer Camp" wedding feel - weekend event for guests - outdoors - nice weather - perfect size
What are you most excited to see in the video?
A few things that I think will be highlights - ceremony singer (Mike Miller); dogs at end of ceremony all walking out together; vows