Intimate, small backyard weddings are where my heart is right now. The laid-back closeness that everyone shares; the casual beauty in the details; the inside jokes and family traditions that run through everything. Jon & Sarah have been together for long enough that they’re already creating their life hand-in-hand, and today was a complete and…
Category: Weddings
Justin + Meg | Schooner Zodiac Wedding
When a Navy sailor and a sailing aficionado decide to tie the (nautical) knot, they obviously choose the most romantic and iconic ship in the area for their ceremony. Enter the beautiful Schooner Zodiac! A 100-year-old Bellingham legend, the Schooner Zodiac emits an aura of awe and beauty; the perfect setting for a wedding at…
Zachary + Lisbed || Roeder Home Elopement
After a whirlwind courtship, Zach and Lisbed tied the knot in a blissfully sweet ceremony supported by Zach’s family in the room and Lisbed’s family tuning in from Columbia via video. These two are a perfect match for each other, so obviously in love, and they definitely prove out that famous saying – when you…
Ben + Liz | Anacortes Wedding
The perfect partnership of effervescence, humility, hospitality and comfortable friendship that collide in the couple that is Liz & Ben is simply remarkable. You just can’t experience the two of them and walk away without feeling like you’ve been wrapped up in a hug. No joke! I’m so happy that they’ve found each other and…
Van + Sara | Larrabee State Park Wedding
Van and Sara had originally invited their friends to a celebrate with them by camping out for the weekend on a private acreage out in the county; but when swarms of ground hornets drove them off the property that week, they had to hastily switch gears. Taking it in stride, they found a new beautiful…
Jesse + Emma | Nature’s Connection Wedding
Two of the sweetest, most caring people joined their futures on a clear August day at the gorgeous Nature’s Connection venue in Snohomish. After a private exchange of personal vows, Jesse and Emma joined their proud family and friends for a short ceremony under the awning of elegant overhanging evergreen trees; and afterwards everyone celebrated…
Matthew + Colleen | Blessed Sacrament Church Wedding
In one of the most gorgeous Catholic churches I’ve ever photographed (that brick!!), Matthew and Colleen entered into their forever covenant together, surrounded by devoted family & friends. It was a day packed with deep meaning, sincere devotion, and overflowing pride in who these two are together.
George + Skye | Hotel Bellwether Wedding
The Bellwether Hotel is an iconic Bellingham wedding venue, sitting proudly on the edge of the Salish Sea and overseeing the array of boats and ships sailing in and out of the harbor. George and Skye picked a perfect summer day to make their vows on the open cobblestone patio, and the joy throughout the…
Andrew + Samantha | Lynden Wedding Photography
On a gorgeous, crisp, perfectly fall day, Andy & Sam gathered all their family and friends to celebrate their next big adventure. It was a very excited group who showed up to toast their wedding day! These two are much beloved and it’s no small wonder; they are caring, fun-loving and embrace everyone around them….
Jeremy+ Katie | Larrabee Park Wedding
After meeting serendipitously in Europe on a work trip, Jeremy (Jezz) & Katie have built a life -and now a family- together. Separately, they can both light up a room; but together they are a seemingly unstoppable force of joy that seems to light up the space around them. It’s so obvious that they are…
Jasper + Emma | Lake Crescent Elopement
After years of growing together as a family – and several wedding re-iterations due to Covid – Jasper & Emma finally decided that their big day was going to be a private, intimate one. With only Jasper’s daughter Lailiya and a friend to officiate, they took a weekend in a charming vrbo and trekked out…
Brennan + Khia | Wandering Waters Wedding
OK, so technically this wasn’t a wedding – this was Brennan & Khia’s “Later Party”! They eloped in 2020 on the spur of the moment, this summer were finally able to celebrate with family & friends at the gorgeous Wandering Waters event venue. The day was filled with friends gathered and laughing together, goofing off,…
Daniel + Lindsey | Woodstock Farm Wedding
Daniel & Lindsey met serendipitously at a park one day, and are truly the perfect pair. Sweet-natured, generous and personable, they gathered their closest family and friends for an intimate wedding celebration at Woodstock Farm. It’s a beautiful historic venue overlooking the water, and the day was bright, sunny and perfect! There was a covid…
Trent + Kaitlin | Avalon Links Golf Course Wedding
It was a gorgeous sunny summer day for Trent & Kaitlin’s long-awaited wedding at Avalon Links Golf Course. Trent is a golf pro there – and everyone adores Trent, so the entire staff was on board to celebrate as well as keep things running smoothly. The cheerful sunflower & rose decorations highlighted the joyful atmosphere;…
Ivan + Mara | Beau Lodge Wedding
If you want a garden wedding, Beau Lodge is the place to go! Nestled on its own little pond and surrounded by trees dripping with gorgeous moss, all you need is an adoring bride & groom to complete the dream – which Ivan and Mara absolutely are. Despite a few hitches in the morning (like…
Michael + Michelle | Bellingham Golf & Country Club Wedding
Michael & Michelle are the ultimate hosts, and their wedding celebration was naturally no exception. Centered around their guests – who travelled across the country to share the day with these two incredible people – this was a day for laughing, sharing drinks, dancing and enjoying the company of everyone around you. An amazing start…
Joe + Jenn | 3 C’s Farm Country Wedding
3 C’s Farm out in Deming is the perfect – and I mean PERFECT – rustic chic country wedding venue. Everywhere you look there’s another cute country-style decor piece peeking out; and from the rolling hills behind the picturesque garden to the hand-made wood wall in the barn, the care and love put into this…
Joe + Katie | Barnstar Ferndale Wedding
Barnstar in Ferndale is one of my favorite wedding venues, and we haven’t been able to photograph a wedding there since pre-covid days; so I was really excited to be able to join Joe and Katie there for their big day. It was a beautiful, rustic chic, quintessential fall wedding in the PNW! Gorgeous autumn…
Joey + Rachel | Fairhaven Park Picnic Wedding
I absolutely love this idea: invite your closest family and friends to Fairhaven Park on a beautiful sunny fall day, make everyone boxed picnic lunches, spread out blankets and bring a homemade cake. And while you’re all there together… let’s get married! 🙂 That’s exactly what Joey & Rachel – and the ever-adorable Leo –…
Jeremy + Amber | Whatcom Falls Forest Elopement
Whatcom Falls is becoming a destination elopement location! This is the second ceremony this summer I’ve had the honor of photographing (check out the other here) who has flown in from out of state to start their married lives next to a waterfall within the canopy of this gorgeous forest. Jeremy and Amber chose Whatcom…
Cameron + Christine | Bellingham Sacred Heart and Cruise Terminal Wedding
Amid adoring family & friends on a beautiful day in September, Cameron & Christine sealed their forever vows together at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Fairhaven and then celebrated under the dome inside the majestic Cruise Terminal. For this sweet, devout couple who pray the rosary together every single morning, this was the perfect beautiful…
Tyler + Jade | Lairmont Manor Wedding
Nestled away in the neighborhoods of old Fairhaven, Lairmont Manor might just be the most classically beautiful wedding venue in Whatcom County. It feels like you stepped back in time and are attending a royal wedding in the era of high romance; and Jade really looked the part of a real-life princess with her off-the-shoulder…
David + Diana | Sacred Heart Wedding
Inside the beautiful Sacred Heart Catholic Church, David & Diana pledged their forever to each other and then celebrated with close friends and family at a classically beautiful reception at the Hotel Bellwether. All the creamy ivory tones and vintage lace styling gave the day a timeless elegance that seemed to match this couple’s deeply…
North + Caroline | Bellingham Wedding Photography
There were so many gorgeous moments throughout North & Caroline’s wedding day that it took me forever to put this blog together just for the difficulty of choosing what to put in! Spring Time Farm served as the rustic garden backdrop, and a plethora of handmade creamy wildflower bouquets dotted every surface. Nearly every detail…
Russell + Cassandra | Whatcom Falls Adventure Wedding
I’ve had the privilege of photographing all kinds of weddings for 17 years now, and in all of that time I’ve never been a part of an experience like what Russ & Cass put together. They flew in from Colorado for a PNW adventure wedding on top of a waterfall, and because Russell has always…
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