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Bring on the Party! {Olympia Waterfront Wedding, Olympia, WA}

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Dan and Gabi were all about celebrating with their guests, I nearly had to beg them for photo time!  This couple is so outgoing and positive–they have tons of friends and the entire group knows how to have a GOOD time : ) Whoa, I mean a REALLY good time…  They’ve relocated to Nashville  while Gabi’s finishes nursing school–and both were happy to be back in the “cool” northwest –a welcome respite from the crazy humid heat back east. And wouldn’t you know that their wedding day ended up in the high 80’s?  It was a beautiful day–I’ll take sun and heat over a rainy wedding day anytime.

I’m fairly certain they will need me to accompany them to Thailand later in the year for complete honeymoon coverage… right?!  I haven’t been able to persuade any of my wedding clients to take me on their honeymoon yet… but I’m trying : ) hahaDSC_5187-EditDSC_5246-EditDSC_5256-EditDSC_5268-EditDSC_5283-EditDSC_5295-EditDSC_5307-EditDSC_5315-EditDSC_5328-EditDSC_5336-EditDSC_5339-EditDSC_5400-EditDSC_5404-EditDSC_5436-EditDSC_5527-Edit

Summer time is for lemonade, smiles and weddings… {Olympia, WA Wedding}

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Summer has finally arrived in the Northwest, though for how long…? My darling wedding clients have to be prepared for rain or shine, when planning an outdoor wedding.  Brittney and Dan were ready for either, and though it was nearly 90 degrees and my face was as red as a tomato, I was grateful for the beautiful summer afternoon.  They are both artsy–graphic design and music fuels their creative spirits, and they were game for just about anything. There were so many sweet little details throughout–and the color palette was perfect: soft gray, white and bright yellow–summer! I brought along my vintage Schwinn and a couple of oversized balloons as props, and the results… adorableness!  Congratulations you two! Enjoy Cancun : )DSC_3805-EditDSC_3813-EditDSC_3807-EditDSC_3827-EditDSC_3852-EditDSC_3975-EditDSC_4518-EditDSC_4564-EditDSC_4594-EditDSC_4612-EditDSC_4633-EditDSC_4663-EditDSC_4688-EditDSC_4696-EditDSC_4711-EditDSC_4705-EditDSC_4733-Edit

Wildly In Love… (Olympia Golf & Country Club, Wedding, Olympia, WA}

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Ron and Laura are exuberant, funny and enjoy living life with passion.  They wanted a wedding that was fairly low key–more of a fun celebration with their friends and family, and dancing into the night.  And that is exactly what they did!  After a sweet ceremony, guests enjoyed passed hors ‘oeuvres and cocktails. As Laura and Ron began their first dance, a lovely slow waltz to “At Last,” the music screeched to a halt, switched to a latin tempo number and they ROCKED a smoking sexy salsa number!!  It was unbelievable!  The surprises didn’t stop there though.  Laura’s friends have an inside joke with the Beyonce song “All the Single Ladies” and they proceeded to keep the wedding couple laughing as they performed the music video choreography–sooo great!  That set the tone for the evening and the DJ kept people on the floor the entire evening with great music.  I must confess, I was having a difficult time restraining myself from joining in… who doesn’t LOVE to dance!!  Congratulations!!  Cheers to many more years of dancing! #8865#8859DSC_9983-Edit
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Sea Inspired Wedding, Olympia Waterfront Wedding {Keryn & Kollyn}

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Keryn has grown up with a fisherman in the house, her Dad.  So it completely made sense that her Groom Kollyn would also head out to sea often, bringing back the treats of the sea.  Fittingly, their wedding was infused with all things nautical.  Her parents amazing waterfront home was the perfect setting.  Ellen Peterson of Serenity Weddings ( http://www.eventsbyellen.com/Serenity/Serenity.html ), guided the day through to its flawless finish.  Keryn’s cake was darling, bejewled with the bounty of the sea, all edible of course… Celebrity Cakes ( http://www.celebritycakestudio.com/ ) are so amazing!  Her bold color palette was punctuated perfectly with flowers by Julie Elgin at Always and Forever Creations ( http://www.alwaysandforevercreationsinc.com/ ).  One of the highlights of the evening was the wedding video… A same day edit by the talented Laura and Chris of Edit 1 Media ( http://www.edit1media.com/ )  left the audience with teary smiles.  It was simply a perfect wedding celebration, especially being whisked away in a vintage Rolls Royce.  I am so grateful for the wonderful people I happen to meet along the way… Congrats Keryn and Kollyn!! Love to you!!

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Tropical NW Wedding…Muy Caliente! Olympia, WA { Grand Holiday Ballroom }

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Anny knew she wanted tropical colors for her wedding–but the perfectly tropical heat was a bonus for Washington! What a beautiful bride– a deep, rich brunette, she was striking with her luminous skin and dress. Alex is one lucky man! She had a team of creative family members helping, and you can see the delicious attention to detail throughout.  Cynthia from Capitol Florist, brought the most amazing flowers to life–the bouquets looked like tropical fireworks!  The day was lovely, we even happened upon the gelato cart from Mercato during photos. What a treat! Thanks to the entire wedding party for being such fun and up for climbing on an old caboose for a quick photo! So glad the State Patrol didn’t throw us off… Hope you two are enjoying Hawaii!!DSC_2678-EditDSC_2800-EditDSC_2803-EditDSC_3245-EditDSC_3218-EditDSC_3523-EditDSC_3438-EditDSC_3402-EditDSC_3407-EditDSC_4348-EditDSC_4433-Edit

{Big Texas Love! Pacific Northwest style….} Pacific Northwest Wedding, Shelton, WA

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It is such a delight to work with the same family over the years.  I have photographed seniors, engagement and families photos for this beautiful clan.  I was thrilled when Don and Jackie booked their daughter Christy’s wedding with me.  Christy now lives in Texas and had to rely on her parents for much of the logistical wedding planning.  I had only communicated with her via email until the wedding week when we finally had an opportunity to meet over lunch.  Brian and Christy are a lovely, humble couple who laugh easily and smile with their eyes.  And she has the most beautiful, shiny hair I have ever seen!  My only regret is that I didn’t have a chance for a barbecue lesson…from a REAL Texan!  hahaha  Enjoy your trip down the coast, you sweet honeymooners!DSC_9415-EditDSC_0328-EditDSC_9545-EditDSC_9546-EditDSC_9754-EditDSC_9644-EditIMG_4411-EditIMG_4260-EditDSC_0338-EditDSC_0400-EditDSC_0443-EditIMG_4936-EditDSC_0585-EditDSC_0552-Edit

The Baby Gets Married! Schmidt Mansion, Olympia, WA

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My younger brother Zachary was married this past Saturday–the baby of a family of six kids, of which four of those older siblings are sisters.  When he was little we would drag him around on our hips, put him in dresses and generally dote on him.  He was such a funny little kid, razor wit and humor, even at four. And he still is completely hilarious.  I know that’s one thing Desiree loves about him… we all do! Who doesn’t like to laugh?

Zach proposed to his bride Desiree last year when we were all on holiday in Maui.  It was so special to be able to share that with them, and to celebrate their engagement in such a stunning place.

Their wedding day was glorious–absolutely perfect sunny weather.  One of those days in the Northwest that helps us to remember why we endure the long gray months of fall, winter and most of spring (ha).

It was a lovely ceremony and GREAT party!  I love being with all of my siblings–they are all creative, expressive and so dang fun.  It was A LOT of family time time this weekend, but surprisingly drama free! I hope Zach and Desiree are stretched out on a Mexican beach sipping margaritas about now…  Too bad I couldn’t convince them to take me along for Honeymoon photo coverage!  DSC_5999-EditDSC_6005-EditDSC_6026-EditDSC_6042-EditDSC_6049-EditDSC_6051-EditDSC_6095-EditDSC_6111-EditDSC_6127-EditDSC_6162-EditDSC_6164-EditDSC_6186-EditDSC_6190-EditDSC_6212-EditDSC_6223-EditDSC_6277-EditDSC_6284-EditDSC_6294-EditDSC_6305-EditDSC_6311-EditDSC_6316-EditDSC_6346-EditDSC_6368-EditDSC_6378-EditDSC_6390-EditDSC_6391-EditDSC_6395-EditDSC_6396-EditDSC_6398-EditDSC_6451-EditDSC_6457-EditDSC_6496-EditDSC_6502-EditDSC_6777-EditDSC_7019-EditDSC_7160-EditDSC_7333-EditDSC_7345-EditDSC_7350-EditDSC_7626-EditDSC_7631-Edit

Sweet, Young Love, Engagement Portrait Session, Olympia, WA

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I fell immediately in love with Daniel and Brittney when we met last summer. I was so honored when they asked me to photograph their wedding. They are heading into their senior year of college and are the most lovely college sweethearts. I love working with creatives–she’s into visual art, he’s into music, and I’m just in heaven : ) We spent a perfect afternoon playing around downtown Olympia and creating such fun and playful images. Thanks you guys! I can’t wait for August!
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The Smilers, Engagement Session, Olympia (Boston Harbor), WA

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DSC_1129-EditLike Buddy the Elf, I like smiling.  I can safely say, it IS my Favorite.  That, and laughing–I’m pretty good at both of them too.  But meet Dan and Gabi, two people who clearly also like smiling, and laughing, and just being adorably in love.

I first met Dan when he was a wild 18 year old soccer player with the Blackhills Football Club (BHFC).  I remember taking a team photo for them — Dan decided to embellish his look with a piece of wheat grass hanging out of his mouth, it really made the photo… yep, that’s Dan.  He’s still a bit wild. Thankfully, I think he’s met his match–maybe not as wild as him, but she seems like she can most definitely hold her own! Yay!

Gabi and I met at the holiday party for the BHFC coaches (my husband Philip is also a coach with Dan).  Part of the evening festivities was a white elephant gift exchange–always a hilarious and mildly inappropriate game…  Some people brought coffee baskets, some people brought used athletic gear and SOME people brought a fifth of delicious tequila and a darling PHOTO of themselves… guess who brought the gift and guess who fought to win it?!  Yep, Dan and Gabi brought the photo and yours truly, thoroughly enjoyed the tequila.  I have the photo on my desk right now, and every time a look at it, it makes me smile. Smile at two people who are really REALLY good a smiling… I can’t wait for their wedding.  There will be LOADS of smiling then!

It also didn’t hurt that they were leaving in the morning for Mexico.  Yeah, I’d be smiling too…

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Vintage Fields, Beer Sampling and a Yes/No Coin, Engagement Session, Olympia & Southwest, WA

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Meet Heather and Michael.  Not only do they have their wedding to plan for summer of 2012, but they have 20 acres to clear, a bridge to construct, and a house to build. And that’s happening before the wedding…  I don’t doubt for a single second that these two dynamos will pull it all off, with grace.  It doesn’t hurt that Michael is a bridge engineer and has an army of talented people ready to start working. They are going to create a stunning home–I can’t wait to see it.

It was a complete treat to visit their incredible property, envisioning their home, high up on a ridge over looking a valley of trees.  I can’t imagine a more beautiful place to live. Sigh…

We ended the session at the Spar for a mini bevvie sampling.  I pulled out my Yes/No coin–so much easier than actually making my own decisions (hahaha) -the coin and the beer both say Yes to this match : )

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