I’ve known Brenda since I was about 13. I’ve known Erik since I was about 18.

My husband knew Brenda at 13. He’s known Erik since about 2o.

Have you ever seen 2 of your  friends…find each other….and then you think….”this is a PERFECT match!!! Why didn’t I think of this myself????”

Brenda & Erik are one of those couples….they just fit. Perfectly. She is wild, fun and you can’t help but laugh the whole time you are with her. He is smart, funny, creative and a world traveler.  They both appreciate the finer things in life. They both love family. They both love their yellow labs, Payson & Cooper. They both are some of the most generous people that I know. Know that they have found each other….I can’t wait to see what happens!

I can’t even express how much fun we had together in Seattle. For some reason, we had more food on this Engagement Session, than any other. We stood in line for the most amazing Daily Dozen Donuts. I can’t believe I’ve never had these after all the times I’ve been to Pike Place Market! They were heaven. We also indulged in a sushi feast at Japonessa. Oh. my. goodness. My husband and I have been wanting to have a Sushi guide to share with us the wonderful world of sushi…and Erik is the man. We just had him order whatever….and I think I overheard him ordering the “Street Fighter”….and yep, it was so delish!

After we hung out at Pike Place…we picked up their pups and headed to Rainier Beach Saltwater Park. I love this place…and apparently, so do those cute dogs!! It was pretty tough to get them out of the water to try to get a few pics! They seriously just ran right in, and didn’t want to get out! It was so much fun capturing what they loved to do!!! :)

I absolutely can’t wait until their wedding day at Hidden Meadows in Snohomish, WA! Its going to be fabulous! :)

This is one of my favorite pictures of the day…..I love…Love.! :)

Sushi Anyone???

I just love Love Stories.I happened to watch an amazing and true love story called Bright Star, about the poet John Keats and his muse and true love. This was one of the best movies I have seen in a long time. The cinematography was incredible, and the story line wonderful. You should grab some kleenex and watch it!

So here’s a tiny version of Lauren & Andrew’s love story. They met in 7th grade block class. That year he asked her to marry him (and of course she said yes!)….and then they parted later.  Fast forward to College and a mysterious letter comes to the childhood home of Lauren…who’s parents happened to still be living there. Mom gave the letter to Lauren….and sure enough…it was a letter from Andrew. They met up and started hanging out…and she realized she still really loved to hang out with him. :) And they got married.

One of my favorite things about being a wedding photographer is trying to capture the essence of a relationship between a bride and groom. Normally, its easier to capture the bride’s affection for her groom, and a little tougher to get a guy to let down their guard. I love the fact that Lauren had let Andrew know pre wedding that their would be some PDA…and lots of it. So he got prepared. :) He had his game face on and took our session like a champ!  It was such a delight to photograph these two. So in love.

I love that Andrew decided to zip tie Lauren’s ring to his wrist the night before the wedding. He knew it was one thing he didn’t want to forget, and being a practical guy, he decided this was the best way to prevent any disaster! How creative!

Ok. Here is the deal. I LOVE birdcage veils. I love the vintage old glamor feel of them. I love the sass that they possess…and the brides that wear them have a little sass too. They are chic, retro and modern all wrapped up in one lovely package…sitting on a brides head. Love. LOVE. THEN I found these colored birdcage veils that I just love too! Who would be funky enough, chic enough to wear these purple or turquoise veils? Or maybe a white one for the ceremony, and a colored veil for the reception??? Oh my, that would be divine!

So therefore….I am on a quest! I would love to offer a Complimentary Bridal Session to one bride with a birdcage veil and a wedding dress!:)  If you know anyone with a birdcage veil and a dress…email me for the details!

photo courtesy: YJDesign & Adrena Photography

Find this veil here.

I am in love with these brightly colored veils!

photo courtesy: Jade Rose Designs

photo courtesy: JadeRose Design

Find these amazing veils by JadeRose here. Go get one!:)

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One of my favorite things about 2010 is that  almost every couple will have a FunBooth Live Photobooth this year!! I am super excited about this! Funbooths are such a great way to capture your guests…young and old…doing some crazy and fun stuff! If you are on the fence about having one of these at your wedding…or other event…you gotta do it! They are so much fun!

To view all the Funbooth Images: http://www.pictage.com/810214

My first wedding of the 2010 Wedding Season couldn’t have been better. The guests were fun, the bridal party was a blast and the bride & groom….very in love and excited to get married…..all at one of my favorite snohomish wedding venues: Lord Hill Farm.  The BEST!  I remember getting ready on my wedding day ( 7+ years ago….wow!)….it was as if I was getting ready for the rest of my life. It seems so momentous, and it is! I loved meeting my soon to be husband…in my huge wedding gown, looking the best I would ever look…..and having it all happen with my closest friends and family was just so wonderful.

On to Dave & Beth…..here are some more from their momentous day!

Wedding Venue: Lord Hill Farms, Snohomish, Washington

Photographer: Kaylee Eylander Photography

Dress: David’s Bridal

Flowers: Fancy Plants