HOMEhttp://blog.baynephotography.com/home/en-US2010-07-29T14:56:42ZSquarespace Site Server v5.11.5 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Ellie and Ryan: July 3, 2010http://blog.baynephotography.com/home/2010/7/14/ellie-and-ryan-july-3-2010.htmlRachel E. Bayne2010-07-15T05:01:48ZRyan and Ellie Weddings bayne photography bellingham wedding photographer cigar bar ice luge photo booth rachel bayne semiahmoo waterfront weddingsEllie and Ryan hosted such a beautiful wedding at the equally beautiful, Semiahmoo Resort in Blaine, Washington. My favorite quote of the day was when Ryan said "I couldn't even think about Ellie (before the ceremony) because it would have made me cry." I just love couples like them!

Ryan has an identical twin brother... which was a first for me. Thankfully their hair was a little different and they wore different ties!

They had an ice luge for drinks, a scotch bar, and a cigar bar. All of which were very popular and everyone loved the cocktail hour that was held on the dock. The cake was one of the best I've ever had (I heard it was made by a family member!) and Ellie's flowers were gorgeous. Everything was pretty much perfect!

Congrats to Ryan and Ellie!

 

Ellie's Jack Russell Terrier watches her get ready...

They had their guests sign beautiful card stock, instead of a traditional guest book, which they will put in their photo album style guest book...

If you look close you can see a tear going down Ryan's cheek!

Ryan explains how he tried to not cry as Ellie walked down the aisle...

 

Ryan goofs around with his brothers...

Ryan does his best James Bond...

 

Ellie's first margarita as a married woman...

 

The cocktail hour...

Scotch bar...

]]>Jenni and Devvin: June 26, 2010http://blog.baynephotography.com/home/2010/7/13/jenni-and-devvin-june-26-2010.htmlRachel E. Bayne2010-07-14T02:53:40ZWeddings bayne photography bellingham wedding photographer golden gardens photo booth rachel bayne ray's boathouse seattle wedding photographerJenni and Divven's morning wedding at Ray's Boathouse was just perfect. The weather was great, location was beautiful, the bridal party was fun and the couple was adorable! It was an awesome way to start my stretch of 14 weddings in 11 weeks!

Jenni was a bridesmaid in her cousin Megan's wedding who was one of my brides from 2008. It was so much fun to see Megan and her husband John (and their newly acquired "shaggin wagon" pictured below!).

We started their portraits at Golden Gardens Park near Ray's and the light was perfect and the beach wasn't crowded at all. Their puppy was running around with Divven's dad and snuck into several photos!

Thanks for such a fun day!

 

Divven gave his groomsmen hatchets... and they were more then happy to do some goofy photos!

 

 Divven shows off Maya's impressive tricks...

I was able to talk the guys into playing a couple points of volleyball at Golden Gardens...

 

Jenni and Divven check out the back of their get-away car... the "shaggin' wagon!"

]]>Sara and Keri's Photo Booth!http://blog.baynephotography.com/home/2010/7/13/sara-and-keris-photo-booth.htmlRachel E. Bayne2010-07-14T02:36:11ZWeddings Weddings bayne photography cornerstone gardens destination wedding gay weddings lesbian wedding rachel bayne sonoma weddingHere are Sara and Keri's  photo booth photos from their fabulous wedding!


Sara and Keri's Photo Booth - Images by Rachel Bayne]]>Molly and Ben's Photo Booth!http://blog.baynephotography.com/home/2010/6/30/molly-and-bens-photo-booth.htmlRachel E. Bayne2010-06-30T16:24:43ZPhoto Booth bayne photography digital photo booth fort worden wedding molly and ben photo booth photobooth rrachel bayneCheck out this slideshow of Molly and Ben's photo booth from their Fort Worden wedding!


Molly and Ben's Photo Booth! - Images by Rachel Bayne]]>Carrie and Josh's Photo Booth!http://blog.baynephotography.com/home/2010/6/30/carrie-and-joshs-photo-booth.htmlRachel E. Bayne2010-06-30T16:10:43ZPhoto Booth bayne photography carrie and josh digital photo booth photo booth photobooth rrachel bayne salish lodgeHere are the photo booth photos from Carrie and Josh's Salish Lodge wedding!


Carrie and Josh's Photo Booth - Images by Rachel Bayne]]>Keri and Sara: May 29, 2010http://blog.baynephotography.com/home/2010/6/1/keri-and-sara-may-29-2010.htmlRachel E. Bayne2010-06-01T22:04:56ZWeddings bayne photography cornerstone gardens destination wedding gay weddings lesbian wedding rachel bayne sonoma wedding wine countryOne of my best friends from college, Sara, married her sweetheart Keri on a *beautiful* day in Sonoma, Ca, at the truly amazing Cornerstone Gardens. I have never been to Sonoma before and now I can't wait to go back! The countryside is so crazy beautiful... Sonoma square is filled with beautiful buildings that hold fantastic shops and restaurants... I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful place to photograph a wedding!

Sara is a super organized and detailed oriented person. She and Keri planned every little detail perfectly. Their wedding planner said they were dream clients and I agree! I could go on and on with all the amazing details but I'll let the photos do all the work.

I'm so happy that Sara and Keri found their perfect match... I can't wait until they have kids or to hear about all their amazing trips around the world that they all will be taking together. I am so lucky to have them as friends and to have photographed their wedding.

A quiet moment in the barn before the ceremony...

They had watermelon bellinis and peach champagne for their guests as they entered the ceremony site.

Sara's niece Jessie was so cute running around and hugging Sara and Keri all day!

Oh, Omar!

I couldn't do this if I practiced for years!

Mini ice cream cones!

Sara, left, and Keri dance to the Black Eyed Peas!

Sara's sister Molly and brother Tim dance down the line!

Have fun in Mexico!

]]>Molly and Ben: May 22, 2010http://blog.baynephotography.com/home/2010/5/26/molly-and-ben-may-22-2010.htmlRachel E. Bayne2010-05-27T01:33:16ZWeddings bayne photography fort worden wedding rachel bayne yellow and navyMolly and Ben's wedding at Fort Worden was FANTASTIC! First of all, I had never been to Fort Worden and was surprised by how beautiful it is. I could have done portraits of them for hours in all the beautiful and rustic spots around the fort. The location for the ceremony was a 10 minute walk up a hill to a beautiful bluff over looking the water. Thankfully the sprinkling held off until just after the ceremony was over. The reception was complete with a band, made up of family members of Bens', and his young cousin did an absolutely amazing Michael Jackson interpretation. Congratulations to this awesome couple!

]]>Carrie and Josh: May 16, 2010http://blog.baynephotography.com/home/2010/5/21/carrie-and-josh-may-16-2010.htmlRachel E. Bayne2010-05-21T18:59:31ZAfter getting back from Alaska late on Saturday night, I had Carrie and Josh's wedding the next morning at 11 am. I think the first time I met Carrie was when she was a student at my alma mater, Washington State University. (Go Cougs!) I was so thrilled when she asked me to photograph her Salish Lodge wedding! I hadn't met Josh before but it was quickly evident just how much he loves Carrie. I hope that love continues forever!

Josh gave Carrie this note before the ceremony...

The flower girl and ring barer wouldn't walk down the aisle so Josh went and got them!

The girls stole the guy's cigars...

Carrie's brothers think they're cool...

Two of my favorite things: strawberries and cheese!

Josh's brother gives his toast...

Carrie's maid of honor, Emily, gives her toast and won a bet with her boyfriend because she didn't cry!

Carrie's dad gets emotional during the father/daughter dance.

Carrie gets Josh with their cake...

...and Josh gets her back!

 

]]>Brian and Kelsey: May 14, 2010http://blog.baynephotography.com/home/2010/5/20/brian-and-kelsey-may-14-2010.htmlRachel E. Bayne2010-05-21T05:27:43ZI met Brian about two years ago just after he accepted a job at Red Robin waiting tables. (Red Robin is often my office away from home where I edit photos) He and his high school sweetheart, Kelsey, had recently moved to Bellingham from Anchorage, Alaska. Brian has a magnetic personality... always a smile on his face and always with something funny to say, so it didn't take long to get to know him. He proposed to Kelsey in 2009 and long story short, they hired me to do their wedding in Anchorage. I couldn't have been more honored! Brian is a lucky guy... not only is Kelsey absolutely gorgeous, she's an awesome woman who keeps him in check!

The wedding was fantastic. Truly. It was cold and windy but Kelsey and her bridesmaids powered through the portraits and ceremony. Brian's groomsmen were as funny and chatty as he is, which always makes my job more fun. Brian smiled the entire day.... and every time I looked at Kelsey, she was beaming as well.

Thank you SO much for allowing me to photograph your wedding. The trip to Alaska was my first and I can't wait to go back! I can't wait to see what the future holds for you two!

 

First look...

The best Alaska has to offer? :)

LOVE that Brian and his guys were wearing cool shoes!

I was photographing the guys and looked over and saw the girls huddling together to stay warm.

Brian tries to hold it together as he watches Kelsey walk down the aisle...

Sometimes when its cold, the rings don't fit...

Beaming!

They did it!

It was too windy to light the unity candles outside so they did it inside just following the ceremony.

I love this shot of Brian photographing Kelsey as she dances with her dad...

Kelsey's cousin and Brian slide toward Kelsey while playing air guitars!

I just love this sequence... notice how Brian steals a look at Kelsey and then makes her smile. That, is love.

Congratulations!

]]>Kristina and Jeff: Engagementhttp://blog.baynephotography.com/home/2010/5/20/kristina-and-jeff-engagement.htmlRachel E. Bayne2010-05-21T01:42:04Zbayne photography bellingham wedding photographer e - sessions engagement session fun egagement photos park photos photojournalism rachel bayne seattle wedding photographerI met Kristina and Jeff at Gasworks Park for their engagement session on a windy Saturday. Thankfully Kristina is so awesome that she laughed every time the wind picked up! After a bit we headed to the Arboretum for some more photos where it wasn't windy! They were both so much fun to work with... couples like them really remind me of how great of a job I have. I'm looking forward to their 10-10-10 wedding!

 

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