Grit City Weddings + Events

03/16/2026

03/14/2026

We’re honored to share that Grit City Weddings & Events is a finalist in the Washington Wedding Day Best of 2026 Awards.

Final round voting is now open to wedding industry professionals and runs March 10–24.

If you’re part of the wedding community, we would truly appreciate your support.

Winners will be announced at the Best of 2026 Awards Gala and featured in the Fall/Winter issue of Washington Wedding Day. Head to the link in our bio to vote! 🩷

02/19/2026

you just had to be there

Coordinator |
Venue |
Caterer |
Oyster Bar |
Bartender |
Desserts |
Photographer |
Videographer |
DJ | .dj
Makeup Artist |
Makeup Artist | .sunlesstan
Florist |
Suit | Lynwood Tux Rental
Dress | A & Be Bridal
Dress Alterations | Patty Robinson
Transportation |
Rentals |

02/05/2026

Thank you to the 219 couples who have entrusted us with their “I do." Cheers to many more to come!

Read more: https://www.gritcityweddings.com/blog/219-forever-valentines

01/31/2026

Honored to be featured as one of the experts on the panel at this weekend's Seattle Wedding Show!

Don’t miss the Expert Q&A Wedding Panel at the Seattle Wedding Show! 📣

Get expert advice, creative inspo, and real talk from local wedding pros.

Join us at the Fashion Show Stage:
📅 Saturday at 2:00
📅 Sunday at 12:30

Ask questions, learn from the pros, and leave with ideas you’ll actually use when planning your wedding.

Learn More: https://weddingshow.com/show/expert-panel

Featuring the wonderful + talented:
Ashley Griffith of Grit City Weddings + Events
Irene Jones of IJ Photo: Weddings
Jelena Krzeszowski of JBK Weddings and Events
Joseph Allen of Mr. Weddings

Moderated by Lauren Mang, Editor-in-Chief of Washington Wedding Day Magazine

Photos by Into Dust Photography

01/31/2026

219 Forever Valentines + counting -- A love letter to the Pacific Northwest couples who trusted us with their “I do.”

Read the blog post:

A love letter to the Pacific Northwest couples who trusted us with their “I do.” When we look back, the numbers tell a story of creativity, collaboration, and unforgettable moments.

01/22/2026

Engaged? We have SO MANY GOOD + HELPFUL THINGS to share with you.

Complete a free 15-min consultation with at the and receive a FREE 2-hour design session with Ashley (a wedding planning pro) at !

Book your consultation: https://www.gritcityweddings.com/book-time (link in bio)

Get tickets to the show: https://weddingshow.ticketspice.com/2026-seattle-wedding-show (link in bio)

SEATTLE WEDDING SHOW
Jan. 31 + Feb. 1, 2026
CORT Party Rental - Booth #1728
Grit City Weddings - Booth #1611

Questions? Ask away! Comment or DM.

Photo:

01/22/2026

An awesome wedding, an awesome couple, and an awesome vendor team!
Coordination:
Venue: The Kelley Farm
Videography: Inspired Light Films
Photography: Images by Brant
Catering:
Dessert: Gotti Sweets

01/12/2026

“I get married this year”

Tag a 2026 groom 😆 it’s YOUR year!!

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Coordinator |
Venue | Pt. Defiance Pagoda
Photographer |
Photobooth |
Food + Drink | .pizza.co
Staffing |
Dessert |
Hair |
Rentals |

01/06/2026

You’re engaged.
Your phone is buzzing.
Your ring hand feels weird.
Everyone suddenly has opinions.

Before you fall down a Pinterest rabbit hole or panic-Google “average wedding cost,” pause for a second. You don’t need to have it all figured out today. What you do need is a solid starting point.

Focus on these 9 intentional, grounding steps to take right after you say yes — no overwhelm required.

Read the full blog post: https://www.gritcityweddings.com/blog/just-engaged

12/31/2025

2025 reminded us that love doesn’t need perfection — it needs presence.

It showed up in the rain.
In the quiet moments.
In the loud, messy, beautiful celebrations.

Cheers to the couples who chose love and laughter this year!

— The Grit City Weddings Team

Photos by:
Breanna Plus Kevin
GSquared Weddings Photography
Tori Osteraa Photography
Vivyanne Le Photography
Original Weddings