Nina & Tom's super fun transportation wedding in Seattle
Real Weddings: Western US
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on September 06, 2010
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The offbeat bride: Nina, Network Performance Test Engineer (and OBT member) nina@ninaforsyth.org
Her offbeat partner: Tom, Core Network Engineer
Location & date of the wedding: S.L.U.T. (South Lake Union Trolley) Seattle, WA — July 11, 2009
What made our wedding offbeat: Uhm, we got married *on* the SLUT! Who knew you could rent it. After the ceremony, we all munched down on some steak and a Slurpee cake (Tom loves slurpees). 
We also rented a Ride the Ducks bus/boat and took a tour of Seattle. Our guests had a great time! Although apprehensive at first, afterwards they continued to tell us how much they liked our wedding.
Our biggest challenge: The first challenge was trying to sell our idea to friends, family and vendors. They all seemed so confused. Once they got it though, they all went crazy (in a good way) and loved the idea.
The second hardest part was limited the guest list because we both wanted a small wedding and we were limited on space.
That slurpee is a REAL cake!
My favorite moment: I have a few. First, there was a man smoking a joint at the S.L.U.T stop where I got on. I was waiting with my parents for the trolley to pick us up (our version of walking down the aisle) and there he was, enjoying a little bit of pot. I am sure it was prescribed. 
The cake. No one noticed the slurpee cake was real! We lost the stuffed fish on First ave in Seattle. Then a very nice man ran up two blocks to give it back to us.
My advice for offbeat brides: Do your hardest to stay connected to your feelings and emotions for that day. Everyone tells you to leave the stress at the door but stress is an emotion and it's ok to feel some. It's better to feel SOMETHING than to feel numb on your wedding day, even if it is just nerves. Also, rock the shoes that you want - everyone will love them. 
Care to share a few vendor/shopping links?
- Photography : Jenny GG
- DOC : Events by Ajelo
- Dress : I Do Bridal Watters Penelope Flowers
- Elements in Bloom Cake : Mike's Amazing Cakes
Enough talk — show me the wedding porn!
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Cortney said
Can I just say how much I LOVE the idea of forgoing walking down the aisle and being picked up BY the aisle, so to speak?
AHHH!
<3
JE$S said
yay for the guy who ran up to return your fish! so sweet
Mich Pickering said
i want want want a slurpee cake! was it fizzy?
nina said
No but it was yummy.
All chocolate with fondant on the outside.
chandromeda said
You did your wedding right. No fussy reception decorations. No expensive venue rates. Just a creative and memorable day.
So there were strangers on the trolley with you, yes? How amazing to have accidentally witnessed that on the way to work!
Also loving that your parents were on board – literally. Congratulations!
nina said
We rented the trolley for an hour so no strangers. It was just our 30 guests and us.
Karen Robert said
What a fun idea! I love your innovative idea.
hgrada said
I love love love this wedding! NOt only is it totally awesome and express who you are as a couple, it is quintessentially Seattle! From the SLUT bus to the guy smoking a jay on the street! I loved that town and I love the wedding! Congrats (PS – luv the shoes and socks combo too)
Dina E said
It is quintessentially Seattle! Makes me feel homesick
Alexandra said
Awesome. So great that you rocked the comfy shoes & fun socks!
Nerdy Nomi said
I sooo wanted to check out the pictures on this wedding, but they all seem to be unavailable.
Sad sad. Hopefully they come back, because seeing a Slurpee cakes sounds amazing.
Superman said
We're on the hunt to replace them. Thanks for the catch!