Saturday, August 30, 2014

Peace Arch - Saturday Snapshots

Peace Arch State Park is a unique 20-acre day-use park that lies on the boundary between the United States and Canada. The 67-foot Peace Arch monument sits on the border of the two nations at the 49th parallel. The arch was constructed to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the treaties that were a result of the War of 1812 with Great Britain. This was the first structure in the world to celebrate lasting peace, planned and developed in conjunction with the Canadian Peace Arch Provincial Park. 
- http://www.parks.wa.gov/562/Peace-Arch

Almost a year ago, my nephew and his fiancé held their wedding at the gazebo in Peace Arch Park (on the U.S. side). The foggy day didn't dampen the ceremonies or the beautiful surroundings. Here are some photos I took of this lovely setting. (Click on photos to enlarge.)
The bride's and groom's families sat in chairs.
The rest of the guests gathered around behind them.
The officiant stood at the entrance to the gazebo,
and the bride and groom stood at the entrance,
flanked by their attendants.
The reception was held in this charming building,
called "The Kitchen"
Here's a sample of the surrounding landscaping.
Gorgeous!
And here's the Peace Arch.


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14 comments:

  1. Laurel-Rain SnowAugust 30, 2014 at 12:43 PM

    Oh, I love the notion of the Peace Arch...and the photos show us that it is as lovely as the sentiment. What a perfect place for a wedding!

    Thanks for sharing...and for visiting my blog.

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    1. Sandra NachlingerAugust 30, 2014 at 12:45 PM

      Thanks for stopping by, Laurel-Rain. I got a late start this morning so I'm the last one on the Saturday Snapshots list.

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  2. Ginx CraftAugust 30, 2014 at 12:51 PM

    What a beautiful venue for their wedding.

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    1. Sandra NachlingerAugust 30, 2014 at 1:09 PM

      It definitely was lovely, even with the fog and mist. I didn't take photos during the ceremony and didn't want to invade my nephew's privacy by showing photos of the attendees, so that's why I didn't post any pictures of the bridal party.

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  3. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzAugust 30, 2014 at 2:04 PM

    What a beautiful place for the wedding!

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    1. Sandra NachlingerAugust 30, 2014 at 4:39 PM

      I'd driven past this park before but never stopped. So glad we had a chance to really explore the area.

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  4. LouiseAugust 30, 2014 at 4:26 PM

    Yes, a lovely spot for a wedding. The misty day makes the green look even more vibrant.

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    1. Sandra NachlingerAugust 30, 2014 at 4:37 PM

      I agree. Sometimes bright sunshine bleaches out the colors.

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  5. LeoviAugust 30, 2014 at 4:30 PM

    Nice pictures, I love that park, perfect for a wedding!

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    1. Sandra NachlingerAugust 30, 2014 at 4:38 PM

      It was an intimate wedding with only family and close friends attending. At first we were concerned about the weather, but it turned out okay.

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  6. LindsayAugust 30, 2014 at 9:26 PM

    Love the photos and the wedding must have been perfect in that setting.

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  7. B ReadingAugust 31, 2014 at 3:19 AM

    Lovely photos, stunning. Thank you for visiting my blog :)

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  8. jacquieAugust 31, 2014 at 3:31 AM

    Sandy, I love the photos and what a perfect spot for a wedding:)

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  9. UnknownSeptember 2, 2014 at 9:57 AM

    Thanks for sharing your wonderful photos. I am happy to learn of this Park.

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