MV Skansonia

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

While their love story began on the soccer field, DeNae and Trevor both being integral members of the Salamanders recreational under 30 co-ed soccer team, their love has only grown for each other every day through;

Early in their relationship weddings where DeNae got the courage to ask Trev to be her plus one, long-nights spent being some of the last on the dance floor, &amp; summer mornings spent jumping off docks and BBQ'ing on rooftops (for those who know... Trev finally knows how to grill! No more burnt burgers!)&nbsp;

Cheering on the seasonal Seattle sport, beers at dive bars with groups of friends awaiting a what will most likely be a Mariners loss, and Trevor witnessing DeNae's parents (mostly mom) shout obscenities towards refs at Sounders games while realizing this is the family he is about to join forever..&nbsp;

On ski slopes in freezing weather where the only thing to keep them warm was a quick shot of chair lift fireball, DeNae quickly realizing that skiing was going to be a hobby that will die off quick when Trevor's friends insist they get to the mountain parking lot prior to 9am.., &amp; sunny-smoky Montana summer day hikes and river floats where a 3 mile hike turned into 7 because of DeNae needing to hit her steps for the day.

The first meetings of family and siblings where DeNae soon felt the pressure after being told by Trev's big brother-"we were so excited to meet you because Trevor LITERALLY NEVER HAS A GIRLFRIEND," and Trev finding out that DeNae might not be the only Vandam in love with him…

Meeting each other's friends and learning that the only way to meet them is to love them, they will force you to have that final night cap, and knowing we both will have to forever endure their recap of college/highschool Trevor &amp; DeNae stories that they will tell despite our request :)

But mostly their love grew through the simple moments of relishing in sunshine, walking through different cities getting lost in each others conversation, &amp; sipping on a cold drink (or warm because like her mother, DeNae is drinking red wine in July) with the company of each other. &lt;3

Our Story

Photos

Molly Smith 

Wilson Doldier

Shawna Hahn 

Drew Corwin

Christine Maedche 

Cody Hulsey

Christina Peterson 

Joseph Jaeger

Aaren Sherpe

Matt Matysik

Elisa Doldier 

Marcus Raschkow

Polly Blakely 

Philip Uberuaga

Wedding Party

FAQs

Thank you for making the journey to celebrate with us! We're delighted to have family and friends from near and far coming to our wedding and to experience Seattle in the summertime! To help find accommodations, we have reserved a block of rooms at a few hotels near our wedding venue off of Lake Union. If you wish to book from those hotels, please follow these various links for each hotel for a discounted rate for the wedding block. If hotels aren't your thing and you'd like to look into AirBnb or VRBO spots, you can't go wrong with all the properties around the Seattle area! The neighborhoods we would recommend are Fremont, South Lake Union, Ballard, Capital Hill, Belltown, Queen Anne, Green Lake, Westlake, Eastlake, Wallingford for easier commute to the venue.

Follow this link for online booking and discounted rate: <a href="https://lakeunion.silvercloud.com/irmng/#/search?g=VANNBART&amp;o=LAKEUNION25" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://lakeunion.silvercloud.com/irmng/#/search?g=VANNBART&amp;o=LAKEUNION25</a> To book via phone, call 206-447-9500 and reference the Vandam/Bartels wedding for discount. (VANNBART)

Silver Cloud Hotel South Lake Union 

Follow this link to receive a discounted rate for the Vandam/Bartels Wedding block; <a href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1734633312322&amp;key=GRP&amp;guestreslink2=true&amp;app=resvlink" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1734633312322&amp;key=GRP&amp;guestreslink2=true&amp;app=resvlink</a> *Must book by July 31st, 2025 to receive discount.

Courtyard Seattle Downtown/Lake Union 

Follow this link to receive a discounted rate for Vandam/Bartels Wedding block; <a href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1734724754619&amp;key=GRP&amp;guestreslink2=true&amp;app=resvlink" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1734724754619&amp;key=GRP&amp;guestreslink2=true&amp;app=resvlink</a>

Moxy Seattle Downtown 

Lodging

Neighborhood Activities

Fun on the Water

Located blocks away from the Skansonia, you’ll be surrounded by Seattle’s charms. From Seattle's iconic skyline to the industrial relics of Gas Works Park, get a front-and-center seat to see the buzzing seaplanes and houseboat community.

Lake Union Hot Tub Boats

Enjoy sailing and Seattle views on Elliot Bay!

Sailing Seattle

Sightseeing cruises in and around Seattle. Hop on to see and know Seattle like a local with stunning views, neat history, and, of course, a full service bar.

Argosy Cruises

We overlook Portage Bay at the water’s edge. To get to the Paddle Club from Boat Street, take the stairs by the park to the west on the right side of the building on the water level.

Agua Verde Paddle Club

Fun on Land

Bumbershoot is an annual international music and arts festival held in Seattle, Washington. One of North America's largest such festivals, it takes place every Labor Day weekend at the 74-acre Seattle Center, which was built for the 1962 World's Fair

BUMBERSHOOT

Discover Seattle's best things to do. Admission to Seattle's must-see attractions- Space Needle- Chihuly Garden and Glass- Seattle Aquarium- Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP)- Woodland Park Zoo- Seattle Art Museum

City Pass - Seattle

Local Eats

Bongos serves delicious Caribbean food with zero pretensions, and the restaurant, tucked into a triangular plot of land on Aurora, just off Green Lake, is practically a theme-park ride. It's a repurposed 76 station made into a Caribbean playground, with the help of a splash of colorful paint and a thorough re-imagining of the space.

Bongos

When you visit, you will find a beautiful cedar replica of a Northwest Native American Longhouse, complete with an open-pit Native American-style barbecue for preparing succulent alder-smoked dishes. Here, in a dining setting filled with Northwest native art, décor and historical photographs, you'll enjoy memorable meals surrounded by spectacular views of boats cruising Lake Union and Seattle’s skyline.

Ivar's Salmon House

Bowriders Grill is the perfect Seattle waterfront venue for game day watch parties, birthday celebrations, holiday parties, bridal showers, family gatherings and more! Enjoy iconic Lake Union and stunning skyline views while savoring delicious food and drinks.

Bowriders Grill

Drinks! 

Fremont Brewing's Urban Beer Garden

Gasworks Brewing

https://www.groupon.com/deals/flatstick-pub-south-lake-union-2 Use this GroupOn for: One round of golfGame of DuffleboardTake-home pint glassOne drink per person

DeNae & Trevor

DeNae & Trevor

Registry