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These two are as fun as they are adorable! They’ve been together for over 6 years but still are as giddy about each other as a summer fling. We had so much fun taking taking photos around the gorge while the Pacific Northwest was showing off with a beautiful, sunny winter day. Paige and Alex - can’t wait for the wedding!
Venue: Black Pearl on the Columbia
Catering & Bartending: Beaches Restaurant
Cake & Desserts: Simply Sweets by Jen
Rentals: Interstate Rentals
Hair & Makeup: Hannah Bennett
Bridal Gown: Essence of Australia From Ania Bridal
Bridesmaids Dresses: Revelry
Groom’s Attire: Men’s Warehouse
Venue: Summit Grove Lodge
Planner: Sophia Coleman from Summit Grove Lodge
Florals: Wendy Warner from Lush Floral Design PDX
DJ: Yusef Graves from Stumptown DJs
Cake: Chucks Produce
Hair: Zeina Strizu
Makeup: Rylee Adams
Bridesmaids Dresses: David's Bridal
Grooms Attire: Men's Wearhouse
My personal favorite moment of the day was after the ceremony, when Nate and Jessica were signing the marriage license to make it official. The energy in the room was ecstatic and Jessica couldn’t contain her excitement! Haha I love these two, congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Allison!
Venue: Black Pearl On the Columbia
Planning: Periwinkle Events NW LLC (Shannon Huffman)
Florals: Flowers Washougal - Shelley Terrill
DJ & Musician: John Ross Music and Productions; Andrew Serino
Catering & Bartending: Mad Hatter Catering Matt Hatergan
Desserts: Angel Donuts & Ice Cream Vancouver
Makeup and Hair: GlamBeauty Bar
Bridal gown: Essence of Australia
Bridesmaid’s Dresses: Azazie
Groom’s Attire: Your Big Day Camas
An elegant and intimate wedding ceremony at Lairmor Manor.
Spencer and Bridget wed on a beautiful Sunday afternoon in Bellingham, WA on the grounds of a stunning Renaissance style estate. They shared sweet vows with each other and had everyone amongst their small group of family and close friends in tears. Seeing as how Spencer couldn’t stop staring at Bridget, it’s safe to say we can all agree that Bridget was an absolute GODESS on her wedding day. She is a radiant example of simple elegance, but I think it’s her inner beauty that makes her glow. She embodies gentle kindness, quiet strength, and pure grace. I have so much admiration for this beautiful bride!
I also have so much admiration for the love that these two share. Bridget adores Spencer, and Spencer cherishes Bridget. They share such a sweet love. I soaked up every bit of time photographing them in their element on their wedding day, and honestly, these are some of my favorite images of a bride and groom that I have ever captured. They seemingly made each “pose” their own and had a rawness to them that was truly captivating to me, as a photographer. S & B - thank you guys for trusting me enough to be your true, authentic selves in front of my camera. YOU GUYS ARE BEAUTIFUL TOGETHER.
Let’s not forget to mention how wonderful both of their families are, as well. Serious “Little Women” vibes going on throughout the day as I got to know Bridget’s bridesmaids, all of whom are her sisters! While all beautiful and elegant, they all are also spunky, quirky, sweet, and all so different… goodness, I adore them all and had so much fun with the whole group. The groomsmen were all lively yet respectful, and full of charismatic and energetic nature as well. THANK YOU BRIDAL PARTY FOR EMBRACING ME LIKE FAMILY!
The celebration continued back at Spencer’s parent’s backyard, complete with ravishing toasts, epic dance moves, and a taco truck. It was a perfect day.
Spencer and Bridget, I am truly honored that you chose me to capture your wedding day. During a year of so much uncertainty and all of the unknowns… you guys reminded us all of one thing that always remains known - love.
Don’t miss their epic wedding film by Luke Rodgers // 8mm Weddings :
Venue: Lairmont Manor // Bellingham, WA
Planner: Sarah Haverstraw, It’s Your Day Events
Florist: Bella Flora // Bellingham, WA
Hair Stylist: OffWhite // Seattle, Wa
Makeup Artist: Nicole Grose
Bridal Gown: Daci Gowns // Boise, ID
Bridesmaid Dresses: Lulus
Groom’s Attire: Men’s Wearhouse
Videographer: 8mm Weddings
Property Owner/Contact: Deanna Conwell
Caterer: DP Catering - Cierra Heimbigner
Flowers: Britta’s Brides – Britta Jackson
DJ/MC: Sweet Sounds – Ted Mase
Hair Stylist: Salon Maison
Makeup Artist: Alexis Michael
Justin and Courtney are a laid-back, loving, friendly, and outgoing couple. They are passionate about their pups, they are adored by their friends, they love to have a good time, and they ‘ain’t afraid of a little booty grab ;) Their wedding day was a perfect reflection of them, as their day started off with a relaxing morning for the girls getting ready at the barn, and the fellas showing up with Justin and Courtney’s pups mid afternoon. It was a beautiful, sunny day!
We started off with Courtney’s first look with her dad. It was truly something special, the look on his face was priceless when he saw his daughter on her wedding day, and the tears did not stop flowing. Shortly after that, Courtney and Justin got to see each other for the first time and then we wandered around the lovely property of the Peterson’s Red Barn with their whole bridal party. They certainly had a fun group of friends!
One of my favorite parts of their day was cocktail hour. Everyone enjoyed sipping cocktails from their adorable bar, Blue Stag Mobile bar, while playing lawn games and enjoying each other’s company. They had a great playlist going in the background, and it was just a lovely setting.
My absolute favorite part of the day though was golden hour, and not just because the light was pretty. Golden hour on Justin and Courtney’s wedding day of course included some epic portraits with just the two of them frolicking out in the open field as husband and wife! But, then we also came back to their whole party being back outside, having left the dance floor, to play drinking games at sunset. Justin and Courtney delightfully joined in. We ended golden hour with some girl squad pics. Love me a good group of girlfriends that will kick their shoes off and run around an open field, swaying their dresses, hugging each other, and enjoying the beauty of true friendship.
Court and Justin, your wedding was TOO fun! I enjoyed being a part of and soaking up every bit of it, just as much as I enjoyed capturing every moment of it. Thank you for including me on your wedding day, I feel blessed to know you guys and consider you friends as well!
Your unique love is so fun for me to capture and I hope to get to do so for many years to come. Cheers to Mr. and Mrs. Kempf!
Venue: Red Barn // Woodland, WA
Bar: Blue Stag Mobile Bar
Florals: Thistle and Fern
DJ: Bust A Move
Rentals: LGS Event Rentals
Catering: Famous Dave’s
Cake: Nana’s Tiny Cakes
Bridal Dress: The White Dress // Portland
Bridesmaid Dresses: Show Pony Group
Groomsmen Attire: Men’s Warehouse
I love how outdoorsy Alyssa and Aaron are. They had their favorite spot up in the mountains they wanted to go for their engagement shoot, and I'm sure glad we did. The rain went away for the afternoon, and left the most beautiful fog rolling through for us. I loved frolicking around the woods and this cute spot by the river with these two.
They are so fun, flirty, and completely in love. And Lord knows I love a couple that is down for adventure :) I am so excited for their wedding day this summer in good ole Eatonville, WA!
