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Jimmy and Paula: Engagement

2009-10-09T21:33:40Z

I met Jimmy and Paula at the Rainbow Run putt putt course for their engagement session which is where they had their first date Jimmy claims he got a hole in one on their date but Paula says mulligans don't count on a putt putt course! Jimmy and Paula were so much fun to chat with and I can't wait for their wedding in March.

This is the hole that Jimmy claims he got a hole in one on!

Brian and Kelsey: Engagement Session

2009-09-19T03:34:22Z

My buddy Brian is getting married to his gorgeous fiancée next May in Alaska, where they both grew up. We did this engagement session at Bellingham's Boulevard Park... one of my favorite places to go when the weather is nice. Brian is such a funny guy... he's always laughing about something so it was pretty easy to get him to smile! Check out the cute old couple that was walking on Taylor Dock as we were taking some photos... I'm also loving the Tom Brady and Randy Moss jerseys!

Jill and Joel: September 12, 2009

2009-09-19T03:04:08Z

I think Jill and Joel had one of the best dance parties I've seen this summer... complete with wedding crashes, a wedding singer, and of course, my photo booth! Jill did her own flowers and all the plates, utensils, and cups were made out of 100% compostable materials. This was definitely a fun night with a fun couple!

As Joel would say "wedding attire sponsored by "Tommy Bahama."

Jill's dad high fives Joel as he walks her down the aisle...

Compostable cups made out of corn...

Joel serves Jill a slice of cake on a knife...

Joel gets lifted up by his groomsmen...

Jill dances with her friend Billy who sang a fun songs during the reception...

Jill and Joel leave their reception by a pedi-cab...

Photo booth photos...

Heather and Dave: August 29, 2009

2009-09-19T01:52:48Z

Heather and Dave got married at Evergreen Gardens, one of my favorite wedding venues in Whatcom County. Heather did an amazing job picking out fun colors, green and brown, and incorporating it throughout the venue. She also has one of the most loving families I've ever met. Did I mention that the BBQ was amazing? It was some of the best food I've ever had at a wedding! It was a beautiful wedding... Thanks to Heather, Dave and their wedding party for a fun day!

Dave's adorable son...

Heather's dad looks kinda tough but he's really such a sweetheart...

Heather and Dave had homemade strawberry and raspberry jam for all their guests...

Heather's dad wipes away a tear before he hands her over to Dave...

Heather's mom gives her a hug after the ceremony...

I turned around and Heather's dad was hugging his other daughter...

Heather's cousin walks her daughter at the reception...

Heather's mom has never seen her husband without his moustache!

Heather loves stars...

Heather listens to her sister's toast...

and I apparently forgot to blog about Heather and Dave's engagement session... so here are some photos from that shoot...

Borin and Nicole: Engagement Session

2009-09-19T01:11:45Z

I met Borin and Nicole at Owen Beach and Point Defiance Park in Tacoma, Washington for their engagement session. Nicole contacted me after seeing my ad in Seattle Metropolitan's Bride and Groom Magazine... and hired me after we met! Engagement sessions are always a good time for the couple and I to get to know each other... and it also lets the bride and groom get used to having their photo taken. Borin and Nicole were a lot of fun to talk and work with and it was great going to Point Defiance Park in my home town of Tacoma!

Melanie and Mike: August 9, 2009

2009-08-15T05:46:32Z

As soon as I heard that Melanie and Mike's wedding colors were Seattle Seahawk's blue and green, I knew this was going to be a great wedding. The cool thing about Melanie and Mike is that they were a referral from Corey and Nick's wedding from last summer where I just had my photo booth, and they were a referral from Jessica and Scott whose wedding I did the summer before. I love referrals!

Melanie and Mike's wedding party and families were so much fun to work with! And I loved how the blue and green were incorporated into everything from the cupcakes (from Katie's Cupcakes) to the flowers to Mike's blue converse and Melanie's blue heels!

Thanks for such a wonderful day!

Mike waits for Melanie...

Melanie's mom and sister watch as Mike and Melanie see each other for the first time...

This girls ride down to Marine Park for some portraits...

Love the shoes!

The girls doing their best "Top Model" poses...

Melanie used rocks, a glue gun and fancy paperclips for seating card holders...

Melanie and her bridesmaids watch from Lairmont's second floor bridal suite as guests arrive...

I always love the coming back down the aisle moments...

The wedding party congratulates Melanie...

This kid kept making funny faces at Melanie and Mike through the plastic window of the reception tent...

Melanie's sister gives her toast...

Mike's dad, Mike Sr., spoke the least but said the most as he congratulated Mike on his marriage to Melanie...

Katie's Cupcakes...

You gotta love the look on Mike's face as he takes the garter off...

Ariel and Jake: July 30, 2009

2009-08-15T05:21:45Z

So as some of you know, I go to Red Robin all the time. I have been doing so since I was in junior high and now I go there to work on my laptop to edit photos just like some people go to coffee shops with their laptops. Its sort of my office. In doing so I have met a lot of great people. Two of those people are Ariel and Jake. Jake is a cook at the Bellingham Red Robin while Ariel just transferred down to the Skagit Red Robin to be a manager. They had an adorable baby boy, Collin, last July... and completed the circle by getting married at Lairmont Manor on a VERY hot Thursday evening. I love Lairmont and have done several weddings there this summer. By the way... grooms, check out the cake photo below for what NOT to do!!!

Collin, right, and his buddy Jeremy hang out while their moms get ready for the wedding.

Ariel and Jake smile at each other as Jake realizes that Ariel surprised him with a new ring.

I love the looks couples give each other just after the ceremony.

The guys light up cigars from Jake after the ceremony.

Delicious cake by Trevor Drumm of Drumm's Crumbs.

Collin was able to strip down to just his tie on the day after the hottest day ever in Bellingham.

So grooms to be... this is what not to do during the cake cutting! It was by far one of the funniest moments of the day but your bride might not be too happy with your afterward!

Lindsey and Chad: July 25, 2009

2009-08-01T00:42:15Z

Much to Chad's chagrin, the wedding day weather was hot! I think it topped out around 85 degrees and the humidity was over 90%. The wedding was held outside the house that Lindsey grew up in and was catered by the delicious Act 3 Catering in Tukwilla. Normally its just the bride who doesn't want her groom to see her dress... but Chad also didn't want Lindsey to see him in his suit before walking down the aisle! Chad's sense of humor and Lindey's calm demeanor made them a job to work with. And despite the sweltering heat, the entire day was perfect.

Lindsey's mom and a bridesmaid help button up her beautiful Maggie Soterro wedding dress.

Lindsey attemps to keep cool on an 85 degree, near 100% humidty day.

There was no shortage of laughter between the members of the bridal party...

Chad uses a little battery powered fan to keep him and his groomsmen cool...

Mack... Lindsey's family dog enjoys the ceremony...

Lindsey's brother Stuart tries to keep Mack entertained during the ceremony...

This little girl was so cute and shy... but later in the night she danced with all the big girls...

Chad's brother Mike change out of his suit as soon as he could... at least his kept on his bow tie!

Is that a tear or sweat Chad is wiping away as Lindsey's maid of honor tells the story of how the couple met.

"Don't even think about it" is probably what Lindsey was telling Chad as he threatened to get her with a piece of cake...

Chad cuts the first dance short thanks to the heat and humidity...

The thrill of victory... and agony of defeat after the bouquet toss...

Meggan and Brian: July 18, 2009

2009-07-31T22:48:04Z

Meggan and Brian were married at the quaint Hope Island Inn on the Swinomish Indian Reservation near La Conner, Washington. I had never been there before and was pleasantly surprised with how gorgeous the location was and how amazing the food was which was made in house. Meggan and Brian were just as beautiful and fun to work with. Thanks for a lovely Saturday afternoon!

How cute is their son Duke?

Meggan and her mom get ready...

Meggan's beautiful dress was made by her step-mom from a picture in a magazine and without a pattern!

Meggan, Duke and Brian walk back down the aisle.

Brian and his ring bearers.

Meggan's gorgeous ring with her bouquet...

Meggan and Brian gave their guest a bottle of chocolate merlot with a personalized layer which they bottled themselves.

Jamie and Scott: July 17, 2009

2009-07-28T01:17:29Z

I have seriously lucked out with some amazing couples this year.... and Jamie and Scott are no exception. When we did their engagement session I knew that their wedding was going to be a fun time! Their bridal party was so much fun and so where their families. The ceremony and reception were held at Lairmont Manor in Fairhaven, Washington, which is so beautiful. Jamie got her dress at the famous Kleinfeld's in New York City and was even helped by Randy, who you can see on Kleinfeld's television show "Say Yes to the Dress" on TLC!

Thanks to Jamie, Scott, their bridal party and families for such a wonderful evening!

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Jamie and her bridesmaids hanging out while getting ready...

Scott's groomsman, Rudy, helps him with his tie...

I love it when I have dapper grooms that really care what they are wearing. Here Scott shows off his super cool Kenneth Cole shoes.

Jamie just before Scott turns around for the first look...

Jamie's bridesmaids were so much fun!

The guys trying to be cool without smiling...

I'm not sure we knew why the ring bearer was holding his arm up, but Scott decided to do it too!

Their flower girl took her time walking down the aisle... and as she walked, she would take one petal at a time and rub it on her face, then drop it. The guests loved it!

Scott sewed the cute little lovebird cake topper himself! I love the peacock feather in the boutonniere. Jamie's ring in a birds nest of robins egg candy. And J. Russell's delicious (so I heard) fruit mojitos.

I love it when the guests clink their glasses so the couple has to kiss...

Jamie tries to hold it together while her dad gives a toast.

Jamie's grandma reminded me several times that we had to get a big family photo!

Jamie dances with her dad as her mom looks on.

Scott and Jamie were surprised by Jamie's dad with this amazing car for their getaway!