With the scenic Seattle skyline as their backdrop, Julia + Chris’ ferry boat wedding couldn’t have been more perfect! The thoughtful shabby chic decor and must-see DIY details created a romantic, laid-back atmosphere for their Lake Union nuptials.
If you’re feeling inspired to get married on a boat in Seattle, then we have a boat-load of beautiful images from Melissa Ergo Photography to share with you! Set sail for the full gallery here.

Ferry Boat Wedding
We were married in Seattle on a beautiful June Sunday. It was a magical, whirlwind of a day. Nine months of preparation gave us time to think of the details and DIY projects we wanted to include. The aim was to be intentional and thoughtful with the decor and flow of events for our guests. Our ceremony was on the bow of the MV Skansonia, a retired ferry boat that is moored on the north shore of Lake Union, with views aplenty of the iconic Seattle skyline.
DIY Ideas
Chris and his groomsmen built the chuppah under which we were married. The seating chart was made using a homemade wooden backboard Chris built for playing darts and the names were hanging paint chips from a local store arranged to create an ombre effect. Table numbers were made by my parents using wood reclaimed from an old barn on our family?s dairy in Southern Idaho.

Painted Glass and Peonies
The centerpieces were painted glass vases of varying sizes found at local thrift stores as well as painted vases reused from anot...