The sun had just set outside and the ceremony began inside the beautiful chapel at Jackson Park…
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Kayla & Josh + Their Wedding Story
November 16, 2011How lucky I feel to have one wonderful couple after another ask me to photograph their wedding day. When I first met Kayla and Josh I could tell they had a great history together…they are high school sweethearts and have created a connection with each other that will certainly last a lifetime.
I have become quite familiar with Kitsap Memorial State Park and I always find a great new spot, along with a few favorites, to photograph at. It’s just the cutest place to have a wedding and these photos are the proof. Kayla & Josh’s style is classic with a modern twist and can I just say that I’m loving how the couple infused all sorts of great details into their day. For instance, have you ever seen orchids, branches with tealights and cute little figurine snails go together so well before? I didn’t think so. It was elegant, it was eclectic, it was so very…them. Kayla is a beautiful bride and Josh is a genuine kind of guy. There is a sweetness towards one another that only a couple that have “grown up” together have. You could certainly tell that in the sneak peek I posted that night. They chose to do a first look with most photos before the ceremony, which always works out the best because we have more time for the wedding party and bride & groom portraits. Since the tide was out we walked down to the beachfront area, the cloudy skies made the light soft and beautiful. As guests began to arrive we went further into the wooded area for more shots of just the couple, the sun peeked out for just a few minutes and then it was time for touch-ups and on to the ceremony.
The ceremony was held under a beautiful wood pavilion nestled amongst the tall trees of the park. It was officiated by the couples good friend (who also happened to be one of the bridesmaid’s fiancé). The reception was in the cozy log building on site. The delicious food for everyone to enjoy was by BJ’s Catering and a personal favorite, cupcakes and cutting cake by Bella Bella Cupcakes. Gorgeous flower arrangements were created by a close family friend and were a swoon-worthy combination of green orchids, poms and purple calla lillies. Although it was October and cloudy, for most of the day we saw no rain and even a few (brief) moments of sunshine. All-in-all, it was an unforgettable day. Kayla & Josh, I wish you the absolute best that life has to offer 
Cherie & Bobby + Their Wedding Story
November 6, 2011If I could only use one word to describe Cherie and Bobby’s wedding, it would be intimate. Having only a few family and friends to celebrate your special moment with you affords you the time throughout the day to spend time with each and every one of them.
The ceremony and reception was held at the bride’s mother’s home, which I could write a whole post about, it was absolutely beautiful, and decorated with some amazing artwork (which I discovered was painted by the bride – wow!). The groom’s son played the violin as the bride walked down from the house to meet her groom at the end of the aisle. The ceremony took place overlooking the Hood Canal. The skies were clear, the day was spectacular. I noticed that besides myself and one of her friends taking a video of the day, there wasn’t one person with a camera during the ceremony. No barrage of flashes or clicks, just each person enjoying seeing two wonderful people getting married. The ceremony was followed by a wonderful sit down lunch where they truly had time to chat and enjoy one another’s company.
It’s obvious to see that Cherie and Bobby are in love when you see them together, but there’s more to it than that. There’s this magic when you watch them from a distance, they look at each other as if they have their own private space in the world. By the time you get to the end of this post, you’ll have seen it too.
Their wedding was not only intimate, but it was a gorgeous day on the Hood Canal. It honestly could not have been more perfect.
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Jami & Brian + Their Wedding Story
October 28, 2011Having friends in common usually means you are going to run into each other and when they did one day in particular, something sparked. Maybe it was
“B-Mac’s” charm, or Jami’s gorgeous smile…but a relationship developed and eventually brought us to their wedding day. Classic elegance with a touch of glam is a pretty good description of the bride and that truly came through in her attire…hello beautiful!
The theme was black & white from the invitations to the shoes. Getting ready with mimosa’s is definitely a great start to an amazing day. The girls wore gray dresses made of a subtle shimmer fabric which were so pretty especially in the sunshine. The bride loves photos in black & white so I posted another sneak peek here though she looks absolutely stunning in color of course. The gentlemen were in black and white and looking quite handsome. We had even stopped into the Old Town Pub for a few shots of these cool guys. The traditional ceremony took place at Old Saviour’s Lutheran church in Bremerton and they decided not to see each other before. Right after was the receiving line we had a little time for some shots of the bride & groom before heading to the reception at McCloud’s. By then the sun was setting and everyone was ready for some food and fun.
You can tell by the photos that they had a crazy fun time including a hilarious speech (complete with safety vest, goggles and a horn loudspeaker), tons of dancing, and even a bull ride by the groom. Eight hours could not contain all the great moments of this celebration, but every party has to end eventually. Fortunately they have so many wonderful memories of their perfect wedding day.
Wedding at Kitsap Memorial State Park + Sneak Peek
October 22, 2011Two of my favorites from during the reception…the Bride & Groom dancing and then one shot after the sun had already set… ❤
Olympic Peninsula Wedding + Sneak Peek
October 15, 2011An incredible Fall day with sunshine and blue skies right on the waterfront…a perfect wedding day for these two wonderfully sweet people.
Wedding Portraits + Another Peek
October 9, 2011Because I know the bride loves black & white photos, I wanted to share a couple more of this gorgeous bride.
Bremerton Wedding + Sneak Peek
October 9, 2011Here’s a sneak peek of yesterday’s beautiful bride and groom, one I just love!
Bethany & Noel + Their Wedding Story
September 8, 2011Bethany had a vision for a wedding day full of country charm. I was so excited to see her ideas come together, and that they did! They chose the Kitsap Memorial State Park as their ceremony and reception venue…such a perfect rustic location. From the invites with bandana red paisley right down to the cake topper of the bride lassoing her groom (nice wrangling!), everything had such a fun country theme. The bride’s gown from Off the Rack Bridal Shoppe in Silverdale was paired with bright red cowgirl boots to match her red rose bouquet. The mason jars full of black-eyed Susans, sunflowers, red roses and hydrangea were gorgeous. There were cowboy boots and hats (can I get a yee haw?!) and the fence at the edge of the park was a perfect prop for photos. Just imagine a pasture on the other side instead of the Puget Sound
Bethany & Noel chose to have the ceremony take place amongst the tall trees at the park, which at that time of day was dappled in sunshine. Watching two people declare their love for one another is a beautiful thing and I’m very grateful that I not only get to witness it over and over but I also get to capture it. They shared communion together, followed by a prayer and then poured sand during the ceremony to unite them as a family.
The ceiling in the main reception log structure had been decorated with twinkling lights for the perfect touch of ambiance. The guests were treated to delicious food and fixings with sparkling apple cider to wet your whistle. Everything had been set for such a great relaxed, down-home family feeling. During the dance between Bethany and her father, Noel and his daughter shared a dance and it was so incredibly sweet. Since the weather was warm, the doors to the log structure were open so guests could look out onto the view of the water, which is just past the fence and trees. At the end of the day, the view was beautiful, as was their wedding!
Their sneak peek was easy, but I had a hard time as usual narrowing down their images for their wedding story, so hold your horses!
Together Session + Favorites
September 3, 2011The session was an amazing mix of romance, fun and incredible beauty. We started at the very cool authentic telephone booth from England, to which I’m so very appreciative it’s owner came by and asked if we wanted it opened (yeah!) and then we strolled around town for a bit and headed to a field for sunset. It was cloudy and cool, but near the end the clouds started to break and the sky filled with beautiful tones of blue and pink. When the bride first told me how much she wanted photos in the red phone booth, in the alley, and in a field, I really wanted to fulfill those dreams for her. I feel like we did, and then some. I may be biased, but these images are incomparable to those from their wedding day. We just couldn’t fit creative couple portraits into their wedding day and so we opted to do another session after they got back from their honeymoon. I really wanted to have the session be focused on them as a couple, experiencing the gift they are to one another.
So, what is a Together Session exactly? It’s my version of a… day-after, bridal, rock-the-dress, trash-the-dress, type of session. There will certainly be a lot of staring, snuggling, kissing and smiling involved. (Easy stuff, right?) With adding this session onto a wedding package (or even years later) there isn’t the pressure of having to fit in enough time before the ceremony or squeeze a few shots in before heading off to the reception. Of course we take the formal portraits on the wedding day, that’s a must, but these are just different.
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