If you have food restrictions such as a vegan or vegetarian diet or have celiac disease, it can be frustrating to go out to a nice meal only to find there isn’t one thing you can have on the menu. Luckily in Port Townsend there are many tasty and locally-sourced options if you have a food allergy or restriction.These are five of my favorite restaurants, and a bonus vegan ice creamery, for gluten-free and vegan/vegetarian diets.
Read moreHow to get Married in Washington State
So you’ve hired your caterer, picked your processional song, and have sent out Save the Dates...but, do you actually know how to get married in Washington? It is easy to forget about paperwork when you’re planning and dreaming about one of the most important and meaningful days of your life.Here are the three important steps on how to obtain a marriage license.
Read more6 Must See Destinations on the Olympic Peninsula
Often times, couples who come to the With These Rings studio in Port Townsend to create their rings, choose to make a weekend (or week!) of the trip. And one of the many, many treasures of the Olympic Peninsula are the beautiful parks. Check out six of my favorite Olympic Peninsula destinations.
Read moreOctober's Top 6 Port Townsend Activities
No matter the month, day, or time of year - there is always a new place to explore, cuisine to be savored, trails to be hiked, and festivals to enjoy in and around Port Townsend.
Read more5 Foodie Favorites in Port Townsend
Whether you're in the mood for vegan ice cream, authentic paella, or farm-fresh pizza there is something for everyone in Port Townsend. Check out 5 of With These Rings local foodie favorites.
Read moreRing Warming Ceremony
Incorporating a ring warming into your wedding is such a special way to involve all of your guests in your ceremony. A ring warming is when you give your loved ones the opportunity to hold and imbue your wedding bands with a wish, blessing or prayer for your marriage. By the time your rings make it on to your fingers they will be saturated with the love of your friends and family.
Read moreSeptember's Top 5 Port Townsend Activities
No matter the month, day, or time of year - there is always a new place to explore, cuisine to be savored, trails to be hiked, and festivals to enjoy in and around Port Townsend. Here are September's Top 5 Port Townsend (and beyond) activities: Wooden Boat Festival, Olympic National Park & wildlife viewing, Jefferson County Farm Tour, Whale Watching, and the Port Townsend Film Festival.
Read moreColors & Karats of Gold
Many people have a lot of questions about the different colors and karats of gold. There are so many options which can make it confusing and a little overwhelming. So let me make it simple by telling you about the basics behind alloys. 24 karat gold is 100% pure gold which is a rich, yellow color and far too soft to hold up to the everyday wear of a wedding band. So how do we make rings that we can wear? Alloys!
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