Retro-Themed Leavenworth Wedding at Beecher Hill House
Brian and Liz (or “Briz”) put together one of the most fun, unique weddings I have EVER seen, hosted at the beautiful Beecher Hill House wedding venue in Leavenworth and filled with the most incredible retro wedding decor you could ever dream of. If you’re a fan of bold, bright colors, 70’s themed snacks, and the beautiful scenery of central WA, you’re going to love this stunning Leavenworth wedding!
Brian + Liz (Briz)’s Retro-Themed Wedding in Leavenworth, WA
About the couple + their Leavenworth destination wedding
“Brian and I are all about color, entertaining, and laughing, and making our wedding as not-stuffy as possible!” We’ll also be relying on some retro vibes to fit our aesthetic!”
You bet that as soon as I read that in Brian & Liz’s inquiry, I was over the moon excited about the potential of photographing their wedding. Brian is originally from WA, so despite currently living in Chicago, these two decided to turn their special day into a destination wedding for all their guests! They knew they loved Leavenworth and wanted to make their wedding a super fun experience for their guests, so they put the majority of their time into fun, unique details as well as a lively itinerary of wedding-weekend activities – and it all worked out so dang beautifully.
Brian & Liz (AKA “Briz”) started their wedding celebration off with a welcome party to enjoy time with their guests, which I sooo recommend if you’re doing a destination wedding. This was only the start to a memorable experience for their guests, and a very meaningful one for the two of them! Their day was full of personal touches, with both Liz’s brother & Brian’s cousin officiating the ceremony, and Liz wrapping her bouquet in a heart-shaped necklace gifted to her by Brian. And get this – he bought the necklace when he was 12 (12!) in Europe to give to his future wife. Is this real life or are we in a Nicholas Sparks novel?!
Despite the literal 108° heat, this day was absolutely beautiful and Liz + Brian made it the best experience for everyone involved!
The retro wedding aesthetic of my dreams
I still have not gotten over the retro wedding theme that Liz & Brian chose!! They wanted to fill their decor with all the best 70’s retro vibes to fit their personal aesthetic, and they did a damn good job at it. Literally every detail was infused with some sort of retro feel, be it the bold, chunky fonts of the stationery, the bright colors of the hanging reception decor and floral arrangements, or the custom wedding favors each guest was gifted.
They even created an entire wedding day booklet for every guest, printed on newspaper and filled from start to finish with fun games + puzzles, bold colors, and all the details of the day! P.S. Liz & Brian’s last name together is Gouldfisher, so they found some super fun ways to incorporate that into their wedding stationery and decor.
AND they hired a local Leavenworth baker, The Gingerbread Factory, to create personalized wedding-day gingerbread houses. I swear I didn’t even know that was a thing!! I could spend hours writing about every color-filled, retro-themed detail from Liz & Brian’s day, but instead I added a dedicated section further down in this blog where I show you alllll the photos of their decor. If you’ve ever considered having retro wedding decor, you will absolutely be convinced by the end of this, I guarantee it!
All About Beecher Hill House, a Beautiful Leavenworth Wedding Venue
I absolutely LOVED photographing this wedding at Beecher Hill House, which is definitely one of the best wedding venues in Leavenworth, WA. I already loved Leavenworth and the fun Bavarian experience you get when you visit, but this venue is so awesome on its own – plus it’s very close to most of the hotels/lodges/Airbnbs you’d likely stay at for your wedding! Here’s a little bit more about Beecher Hill House, a top Leavenworth wedding venue, in case you’re considering it for your own Leavenworth wedding.
Where is Beecher Hill House in Leavenworth?
Beecher Hill House is located in Peshastin, just over 5 miles from the main area of Leavenworth. It’s only a 10-minute drive, so it’s super easy for you and your guests to spend time enjoying the Bavarian village of Leavenworth & stay in the area, but still have easy access to your venue on the day-of!
How much does it cost to have your wedding at Beecher Hill House?
Beecher Hill House offers a few different wedding packages: a Signature Wedding package, an Intimate Ceremony & Reception package, and an Elopement package. Their website doesn’t list what each package costs, so I can’t give you prices, but I can tell you what’s included in each of the venue packages. That way, you can start thinking about which one is right for you!
Setup & cleanup
Chairs, tables, linens, plates, glassware, dinnerware, & flatware
Bartender
Professional DJ & sound system
Wedding rehearsal
Catered breakfast & lunch for wedding party
Private Groom’s Club
Bridal Suite
Intimate Ceremony & Reception Package:
Private ceremony, then reception with guests
3 hours of venue use
Setup & cleanup
Chairs, tables, linens, plates, & glassware
Wedding cake or dessert
Bartender
Wedding rehearsal
Planning consultant
Private ceremony only
2 hours of venue use
Setup & cleanup
Wedding cake or dessert
Bridal bouquet & boutonniere
To book your wedding with Beecher Hill House, you’ll pay a $1500 non-refundable deposit, so keep that in mind when it comes time to secure your venue + vendors.
Is there parking at Beecher Hill House?
Yes, there’s parking for up to 250 guests at Beecher Hill House – though they recommend carpooling via shuttles or some other type of group transportation, like limos or party buses!
How can we tour Beecher Hill House?
You can take a tour of Beecher Hill House in person by inquiring with them here. I definitely recommend touring in-person if you’re able to so you can see the venue in its full beauty, and so you can picture hosting your own unique wedding here!
Retro Wedding Decor Inspiration
I’ve been dying to share this gallery ever since I photographed it, not only because of how much I adore Liz & Brian, but also because the world NEEDS to see the stunning theme they brought to life: a full-on, colorful, vibrant, and spectacular 70’s retro wedding aesthetic. They put so much thought and intention into every small detail, and truly put so much effort into making it a fun day just for them but for their guests. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering what retro-themed wedding decor could look like, here’s all the inspo you will legit ever need!
Retro wedding invites
I mean, come on – have you EVER seen such adorable wedding save-the-dates or RSVP requests?!
Retro wedding day itineraries
Yes, wedding day itinerary booklets for guests – complete with a day-of schedule of events, transportation + lodging info, and games (like crossword puzzles related to LIz & Brian’s love story) for their guests to play throughout the day. The cutest thing I’ve ever seen😭
Retro wedding stickers
These two literally ordered custom-made retro stickers for their wedding day, from bright pink knockoff BudLight stickers to their faces on goldfish (Gouldfish). I could not even believe my eyes when I saw how adorable these were.
Retro wedding welcome sign
Of COURSE they had a totally unique + beautiful wedding welcome sign, designed with custom fonts, bold colors, and some floral accents to walk guests through the day’s schedule!
Retro wedding favors
You thought the retro fun stopped at the wedding night, but nope – Liz & Brian even put together the cutest favors for their guests to take home! From custom-labeled jars of local jam to personalized drink koozies & mugs to match the retro wedding theme, these may have been the most unique wedding favors I’ve seen yet.
Retro wedding reception games
Somehow they even incorporated their retro theme into the games they had for their guests to play, with massive versions of old-school games like Connect-4 and Jenga. Shoutout to Off the Block Games, a custom game & decor rental company based out of Seattle!!
Colorful retro wedding bouquet
Last but not least we’ve got Liz’s STUNNING retro-inspired wedding bouquet, jam-packed with bold, vibrant colors including plenty of shades of pink, light blue, cream, and orange. I’m not sure how Verbena Floral managed to bring the 70’s to life in a floral arrangement but somehow, through some form of magic, they did just that!
Leavenworth Wedding Vendors
This lively, joy-filled wedding would not have been possible without the help of the talented vendors who contributed – each of the vendors below helped bring this 70’s retro-themed wedding fully to life. Liz and Brian hired so many local Leavenworth vendors and shops for different parts of the day, which was super awesome!
Hair: Jess Hatch | @_jesshatchhair
Makeup: Jessica Ruize | @makeupbyjessicaruiz
Wedding dress shop: BHLDN | @bhldn
Wedding dress designer: Marchesa Notte
Planner/coordinator: Sage Event Co. | @sageeventco
Florist: Verbena Floral Seattle | @verbenafloralseattle
Catering/food: Stella Fiore Pizza | @stellafiorepizza
Cake/dessert: Das Sweet Shoppe | @dassweetshoppe, Glaze Bakery | @glazebakery, The Gingerbread Factory | @gingerbreadfactory
Reception games: Off the Block Games | @offtheblockgames