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Drew & Cassie - Seattle, WA

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The most celebrated and anticipated wedding day of 2021!

Drew and Cassie have been together for over 10 years and all who know them have been waiting for this day for a very, very long time ;) FINALLY! Mom and dad are married!

I met Cassie freshman year of college in 2008 and have stayed close friends with her ever since. We have so many memories and adventures together over the last decade, and she means so much to me! Watching her love and be loved by Drew has been the most amazing adventure to witness yet and has set the highest of standards of what love is. I’ve been one of the lucky few to be their roommate over the years so I have had a front row seat to this relationship through many trials and triumphs of life. Cass and Drew are the real deal: meant to be, lifelong soulmates, true unconditional love. Unstoppable.

When Drew finally proposed, the world rejoiced and wedding planning began…. until the pandemic hit. This was just one of the many things that Cassie and Drew persevered through and even strengthened their bond through. While their 2020 wedding was put on hold, the optimistic duo invited our close friend group to Drew’s family owned private island for the week of what would have been their wedding week. “Friend Island.” We grilled, water skied, karaoke-d, sat together under the stars, and maximized what Cassie and Drew do best - enjoy quality time with friends. What they didn’t know when they invited us to their summer getaway was that we had something of our own up our sleeves and were not going to let their wedding week go un-wedding. We through a “ramblance” of a wedding one night for them and it is a night I will remember forever!

CLICK HERE FOR THE VIDEO OF THEIR 2020 SURPRISE WEDDING ON FRIEND ISLAND

Fast forward to July 2021 and their REAL wedding day was finally here! It was only fitting that they chose a place like the MV Skansonia to get married at, where boats sail through and planes fly by. Drew builds airplanes and Cassie is the baddest female boat captain I’ve ever seen. They spend 99% of their time together on planes and boats, so saying their vows on Lake Union with the Seattle skyline in the backdrop and boats and planes flying by was the perfect setting! It was a special treat for me to experience the day along Cassie’s side as her bridesmaid while I had the most amazing team help me capture the day. Special thanks to Ellie Parker and Birman Visuals for your hard work and creativity in documenting this incredibly special day.

Cassie and Drew, I’m forever grateful for your friendship. Thank you for showing us all what love should look like and for including us all in your love story throughout the years! My heart is bursting re-living this day and it’ll forever be one of my favorite weddings ever - I love you guys so, so much.


Venue: MV Skansonia // Seattle, WA

Planner: My Perfect Wedding Assistant

Floral: Amanda N Bissessar

DJ: Sounds Unlimited

Hair & Makeup: Shasta Austin

Bridal Gown: BHLDN

Groom Attire: The Black Tux

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Steven & Megan - Winter Park, FL

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It’s always an honor to photograph a friend’s wedding. I met Megan through the nonprofit organization that I frequently volunteer with, Humanity and Hope United. Megan and I have been on a trip to Honduras together, spent a few retreats together, and have gotten to know each other well over the last few years. I swear this nonprofit has brought me some of the most genuine, amazing friendships that I’ve ever experienced!

You can imagine my excitement when she asked me to photograph her wedding. She is a beauty, inside and out. She also has an eye for everything beautiful. She has coordinated over 200+ weddings, so THIS GIRL KNOWS HER WEDDINGS. It was no surprise that her wedding day was perfectly curated down to every magical detail. It was a photographer’s dream! They chose such a beautiful venue to get married at, as well. Casa Feliz is a historic estate in Winter Park, Florida and the history is painted across the walls in every fine detail of the architecture. While it was lovely, it was also intimate. The perfect place to say their vows.

During their vows, there was not a dry eye in the crowds. Megan and Steven’s love for each other is so tender and sweet. Steven looks at Megan with the upmost respect and passion, and the adoration Meg has for Steven can be seen in the way she gently places her hand in his, and the way her smile turns into dimples when she looks at him. I loved capturing every bit of it!

Meg and Steven, I cannot thank you enough for choosing me to capture this BEYOND BEAUTIFUL wedding day of yours! It was truly a dream.

Venue: Casa Feliz

Coordination: Cait Roberts

Catering: Arthur’s Catering

Photographer: RP Imagery

Florals: Atmosphere Floral and Design

DJ & Lighting: Junction 88

Hair: Brittany Black

Makeup: Julie Cipolla

Videographer: Jeremy Rice

Cake: 4 Rivers Specialty Cakes

Bridal Gown: Essence of Australia

Bridesmaid’s Dresses: Show Me Your Mumu

Groomsmen Attire: Menguin

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Marcus & Kayt - Bend, OR

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Besides being absolutely stunning, Marcus and Kayt are one of the kindest, funniest, and most REAL couples in this world. Safe to say. They share a love that is so genuine and passionate, it has been fun for me to get to capture them in so many of their different elements. First, they took me to Maui to film their intimate (and epic) wedding in August with just a few of their close friends and family.

SEE THEIR MAUI WEDDING FILM HERE

Then, I got to be a part of and capture their celebration with everyone back home, in Bend, OR, a month later. AND THIS WAS A PARTY. The drinks, the music, the photobooth, THE CHARCUTERIE PLATE, the wedding film viewing, the toasts. It was a celebration unlike any other. They have a wild bunch of friends and family that got down on the dance floor. Not only was this a fun group of people, but I was blown away at the kindness of all of their friends and family. One of my favorite moments of the evening was when Marcus and Kayt got to see their Maui wedding film that I created for them, for the very first time, in a moment that they wanted to share with all of their loved ones at their celebration. Watching not only 200 people view my film, but witnessing my couple see their film for the first time, was a special moment I’ll remember forever. Their tears and smiles melted my heart, and reminded me of the significant value of my job. I always feel completely humbled that God put me on this path for a career, but especially in this moment. Thanks Marcus and Kayt, for wanting to share that moment with all of those close to you - including me. It meant so much! Thank you to all of you friends and family of Marcus and Kayt for all of your kind words, as well. I felt showered with way too much love from all of you, and never have I ever felt so appreciated and valued by so many people at one time. So from the bottom of my heart, thank you all.

Another favorite moment was obviously the beautiful sunset we whisked away from the party for. I think what makes the two of them such a beautiful couple, aside from their hotness (obviously!), is how real they are with each other - whether it’s goofy, serious, passionate, or just fun- they hold nothing back and I LOVE this about them. I ask them to slow dance, and he whisks her up in the air, twirls her around, grabs her face and kisses her, no shame. He grabs her butt, she grabs his. Their flirty, funny, and just adorable. They truly make everyone want to have a love like theirs!

Marcus and Kayt, I don’t have enough words to thank you for including me in so many of your special moments. Thank you for making ME feel completely loved, appreciated, and valued - when I was simply there to capture YOUR LOVE STORY. I couldn’t imagine anyone more perfect for each of them, than each other, honestly. My point is - we met at a wedding, we hit it off to the point where I got to capture YOUR wedding day(s), and where I thought I was (and honored to be) your wedding photographer and videographer, I come out of this experience with such a full heart feeling like a dear friend to you, more than anything. Thank you for trusting me at both of your weddings, thank you for making me feel like family, and thank you especially for truly inspiring us all with your goofy, passionate, firey, and REAL love.

I photographed their Bend recepetion (no video), but couldn’t help but just grab a couple second clips in this particular moment - a sunset slow dance. You just became husband and wife in Maui during a hurricane, so why not?! It was too sweet of a moment to capture only in photos!