Jesikah and Jon – Wedding at Alderbrook Park, Brush Prairie, Washington
Jesikah and Jon got married on their anniversary at the beautiful Alderbrook Park in Washington. The deep reds of Jesikah’s bridal bouquet and the rich black of the bridesmaids’ dresses were a wonderful compliment to the lush green of the wedding site near the lake at Alderbrook. The wedding had a subtle Snow White theme (notice the rich color scheme and the apples), which really fit in with the surrounding scenery (the little cottage seemed right out of a fairy tale). The sky threatened to rain all day, but the clouds cleared up momentarily for the ceremony (we even saw a bit of sun), and even though it rained a bit during the family photos and the portraits, Jesikah and Jon were great sports about it (and I thought it had a wonderfully romantic feel about it), you can even see the tiny specks of rain in some of the portraits. The rain also gave me a great chance to see how very loving this group was, Jon was always willing to hold an umbrella, lend his jacket, or let Jesikah sit on his lap to keep her out of the rain as much as possible, and Jesikah was always checking to make sure everyone else (including her very sweet daughter) was warm and comfortable during the day. One of the groomsmen even made a makeshift rain cover for the littler kids using a tablecloth (which they thought was lots of fun to hide under and peek out of). A few of my favorite photos below are the pictures of Jon with Jesikah’s daughter walking up the aisle to give him a hug and kiss, and the photo of Jesikah taking a quick break from the rain during our portraits by sitting on Jon’s lap, the picture of the little ones hiding from the rain, and the close up of Jesikah’s bouquet, where you can see the lovely rain drops.
Kelly and Kyle – Seattle Fremont District Engagement Photos
When Kelly and I first talked about taking her and Kyle’s engagement photos near the Seattle Pacific University campus, we thought we’d meet early to avoid any saturday morning pedestrian traffic. A few days before our shoot we decided to try and meet even earlier so that we could catch the sunrise, and although we were out and about before actual sunrise – we missed it because of all the fog that morning. It turned out that the fog made a lovely background for the shots we did on the Fremont bridge, and the light was just perfect. And while we missed the sunrise, the early morning hour allowed us to joke around and get some really fun shots that we definitely could not have taken at a busier time of day. I had such a great time getting to know these two, and I’m so excited to photograph their wedding this summer!
side note: I know I’m super behind on updating the blog, it is my new year’s resolution this year to be better about it – so I’ll keep trying!
Linda and Glenn – Milwaukie Oregon Wedding
Linda and Glenn got married this weekend at their lovely home in Milwaukie Oregon. It was an intimate ceremony and reception, filled with lots of friends, family, and love. Linda and Glenn are the sort of couple that are so inviting you feel like an old friend the moment you meet them, I was so lucky to get to be a part of their day. The food was delicious, the flowers were absolutely lovely (I really liked the hops that were used to decorate the wedding arch), and the whole event went out without a hitch thanks to the Gather Event Planning team that coordinated it.
Photography: Haley Lovett Photography
Wedding Planners: Events by Gather
Wedding Cake: Jaciva’s
Flowers & Wedding Arch: Starflower
Food: Chef Berkeley Braden
Here are a few photos from Linda and Glenn’s wedding day.
Sarah and Kevin – Hood River Wedding – Bella Vista Bed and Breakfast
Sarah and Kevin got married at Bella Vista Bed and Breakfast in Hood River, Oregon. This wedding was full of wonderful personal touches, the home made jam, the ring bearer (their dog!), the hand-made bouquets made by the family and friends the morning of the wedding, it was such a beautiful and unique day to get to be a part of. The pear orchards provided just enough shade during the ceremony, and made for some wonderful photo opportunities later on. The food, from Rip City Grill, was just wonderful, and the cupcakes (hand made by family members) were delicious!
Christi and Patrick’s Wedding – Leach Botanical Garden Portland
Christi and Patrick got married this weekend at the beautiful Leach Botanical Garden in Portland, OR. Christi and Patrick are from Hawaii, so I actually didn’t get a chance to meet them in person until their wedding day, as soon as I met them I knew I’d be in for a great day – both were so calm and happy and the wedding went off without a hitch! I couldn’t have been happier to get to be a part of their celebration, what an absolutely lovely couple!
See the full wedding gallery here.
Yvonne and Josh – Overlook House Portland
Yvonne and Josh had a lovely reception at the Overlook House in North Portland. I had never realized what a great location this was for a wedding, plenty of space both outdoor and inside the venue. The reception was held on the back lawn and the weather could not have been better! Yvonne made lots of the decor herself, and the whole reception had a really beautiful and somewhat vintage look to it (see the vintage cake topper as well). There was even a nod to star trek in the candy bags that guests received as gifts. It was a wonderful, really intimate celebration and I was lucky to be there!
Hilary and Michael’s Portland Wedding – Trinity Episcopal and Rontoms
Had a great time photographing the wedding day of Hilary and Michael. The wedding took place at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Portland, and the reception was at Rontoms. Hilary picked a beautiful shade of blue for the bridesmaid’s dresses that really complimented the yellow calla lilies in their flower arrangements. I loved the hand made flowers used to decorate the reception, and the day turned out to be mostly clear skies so the guests were able to make full use of the outdoor patio at rontoms.
Here’s a ink to the full gallery of wedding photos.
Matt and Steph – Hood River Bed and Breakfast Wedding – Hood River Oregon
I was really lucky to get to be at Matt and Steph’s wedding this fourth of july weekend. The weather was perfect, we had a clear view of Mt. Hood during the ceremony, and the parasols at the venue were perfect to keep guests cool during the ceremony. Also, one of my favorite food carts catered the event, 808 grind, with delicious Hawaiian food. As the day turned into dusk, the light at Mt. Hood Bed and Breakfast was just gorgeous. I was also lucky to witness my first ever wedding talent show, which turned out to be impressive, and funny, and magical, and really touching, it was a great way for their friends and family to showcase their skills and be a part of this special day.
Here is a link to the full gallery of wedding pictures
Emily and Marcus’ Wedding – Leach Botanical Garden – Portland, Oregon
Emily and Marcus’ wedding was a beautiful mix of hand-made decorations, from the hundreds of colorful paper cranes, to the vintage three-tiered plates for the cupcakes, to the hand-crafted beer and the personalized labels – it was really stunning to see the Leach Botanical Gardens transformed for their wedding.
I was lucky to get to photograph such a happy and laid back couple on their wedding day!