Abigail & Lawton | SouWester Lodge

April 30, 2018

Laid Back SouWester Wedding in Seaview, WA

There are few venues I love returning to as much as the SouWester Lodge. There’s something so calming about pulling up to the parking lot and seeing vintage trailers wedged between the tall trees. Then stepping into the soothing lodge with old school flair, peppered with plants, record player and wall of VHS tapes. It’s the perfect setting for an easy going celebration. Abigail and Lawton chose SouWester as the foundation for their wedding day centered on having fun and spending time with the ones you love.

SouWester Lodge is situated on the Washington coast just a couple hours outside of Portland. It’s within arm’s reach but just removed enough from city life to feel like a major getaway. Maybe it’s the proximity to the calming ocean waves, or the fact that there’s an honor system convenience store inside the lodge. Either way, I’ve never seen a drop of drama or bad vibes in this place. It just seems to bring out the best in people.


Bride's dress hanging in the suite at a SouWester Wedding in Seaview, WA




Bride getting her hair done at a SouWester Wedding in Seaview, WA




Bride lacing up her shoes at a SouWester Wedding in Seaview, WA
Bridesmaids watching the bride get dressed at a SouWester Wedding in Seaview, WA




Groom's First Look with the Bride on the balcony at a SouWester Wedding in Seaview, WA

Portraits of bride and groom on the balcony at a SouWester Wedding in Seaview, WA
Portrait of Bride and Groom on the balcony at a SouWester Wedding in Seaview, WA

Bride with her bridesmaids on the balcony at a SouWester Wedding in Seaview, WA











Bride walking down the aisle with her parents at a SouWester Wedding in Seaview, WA



Traditional Jewish ceremony at a SouWester Wedding in Seaview, WA


Ceremony site in front of the lodge at a SouWester Wedding in Seaview, WA











Bride and Groom walking down the aisle together at a SouWester Wedding in Seaview, WA
Bride and Groom smiling as they leave the ceremony together at a SouWester Wedding in Seaview, WA
Bride and Groom walking behind the trailers at a SouWester Wedding in Seaview, WA




Bride talking with Groom's grandmother at a SouWester Wedding in Seaview, WA

Father of the bride giving a toast at a SouWester Wedding in Seaview, WA







Mother of the bride enjoying cocktail hour at a SouWester Wedding in Seaview, WA






Bride and her family leaving cocktail hour at a SouWester Wedding in Seaview, WA











Driftwood table centerpieces at a SouWester Wedding in Seaview, WA
Driftwood table centerpieces at a SouWester Wedding in Seaview, WA







Father Daughter dance at a SouWester Wedding in Seaview, WA





Guests holding hands during the hora at a SouWester Wedding in Seaview, WA

Bride and Groom being lifted by guests during the hora at a SouWester Wedding in Seaview, WA












Guests dancing and drinking at a SouWester Wedding in Seaview, WA

SouWester Wedding Vendors & Resources

Venue: SouWester Lodge in Seaview, WA
Officiant: Geordie Duckler, Esq.
Florist: Gathered from the beach
Caterer: Emily and Paul for P’s & Q’s Market
DJ: Jason Urick
Bride’s Dress: Ania Bridal
Photographer: Kim Smith-Miller

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