Wiffle Ball, BBQ, Burlap and lots of fun.

We had a great time at Alicia & Ross’s Wedding. We had never been to Shadow Lake Ranch in Prosser, Washington, before, but it was like an amazing oasis in the desert! We drove up through some really crazy rock formations that looked like they were straight out of a Sci-Fi movie….then we hit the ranch and it was just gorgeous. I’m a sucker for old out buildings, fields, big open spaces and not to mention an amazing view of the Yakima River and valley. I fell in love. Shadow Lake Ranch just got jotted down in my little “special wedding venues” notebook (ps…if you are getting married there…we want to shoot it!)

I loved how Alicia and Ross went about planning their day…things that meant something to them…like spending some time alone in prayer and washing each other’s feet during the ceremony (a first in my 10 years of wedding photography and I cried through it! It was so cool!). They also had some fun things like…BBQ (amazing!) and a local band that rocked.

I loved this wedding Gown from Amy’s Bridal in Richland, Washington. I loved that this amazing wedding gown had pockets!! Every wedding gown needs pockets! 

I loved these teeny tiny moccasins!!

Friends of the Bride and Groom made this fabulous sign! I loved it so much! What a fun gift to be able to give a bride and groom.

How incredible is this bridal bouquet from Twigs & Petals, (a florist in the Tri Cities)? Complete with succulents and silver/grey dusty miller leaves…I was in love with this when I laid my eyes on this baby! It was absolutely in love with this bouquet. 

How gorgeous is this cake from Frost Me Sweet Bakery & Bistro, in Richland, Washington? I loved the texture of the frosting on this cake! So fun! **Just a little plug for one of  my FAVORITE restaurants in the Tri Cities!! This was the first bistro that we tried that reminded me of being in Seattle. Their Crab Cakes are to die for….my picky 10 year old orders them for her meal.   If you are ever passing through, make sure to stop by Frost Me Sweet and order the Norm Burger on a Gluten Free bun. BLOW YOUR MIND INCREDIBLE! And grab some GF cupcakes for the road. You will be so happy you did.

Tri Cities Washington & Eastern Washington Wedding Vendors:

Wedding Ceremony & Reception Venue: Shadow Lake Ranch, Prosser, Washington : Rustic, Relaxed and beautiful wedding venue! I loved this place so much!

Wedding Gown: Amy’s Bridal Boutique, Richland, Washington

Mint Bridesmaids Dress :Ebay (or similar dresses found here on amazon.com)

Wedding Flowers: Twigs & Petals, Kennewick, Washington

Wedding Cake: Frost Me Sweet Bakery & Bistro, Richland, Washington

Tri Cities Wedding Photographer: Kaylee Eylander Photography

If you are getting married at Shadow Lake Ranch, we would love to be a part of your big day! Email me at Kaylee@eylanderphotography.com or visit my contact page! I would love to hear all of your details and your story!

The other day I got to hang with this cute little family at Howard Amon Park in Richland, Washington. This cute family was just so fun shoot…I cannot wait for their wedding day this summer! Look at that sweet little face!! :)

One of my favorite things about shooting in Eastern Washington, is that even in February, I don’t have to cancel sessions due to rain! :) It makes me so happy!!

Snow. lots of snow.

And…lots of fun people when we finally arrived at Washington Family Ranch in Antelope, Oregon. If you know where Antelope is..you get a gold star. I think the population is 50. people. Washington Family Ranch is a blow your mind, amazing Young Life Camp in Eastern Oregon….(check out the waterslides here).

Its a long story, mostly about my husband being an amazing driver…driving us 6+ hours so we could photograph this wedding….and then 5 hours home after the wedding.

But…when you take a peek at these images, you will see that it was all worth it! :)

These two are in love and their friends were totally ridiculous and fun…and it was such a great time.

Here’s a little sneak peek from their super duper snowy wedding day!

When I first met Brenna, this summer, I knew we would be fast friends! She’s fun, smart and gluten free…like me! :) We got to know each other out on the Columbia River…(where she was getting to know Nick, too!)  The day she swam across the river “with the boys” was the day that I decided that she was a great match for my husband’s cousin,  Nick. She fit so well into our family that it was my secret hope that soon, these two would tie the knot!

So…in December, walking along the mighty Columbia River, these two lovebirds got engaged and soon…my hope will come true!!

They are planning on getting married at our incredible church, Life Church 7, here in Richland….and I can’t wait for it!!!  It will be my 2nd Tri Cities wedding…and I’m pretty positive the sun is going to be out that day!

 If you are having an eastern washington DIY wedding, I would love to hear all about it! I’m a sucker for Pinterest DIY ideas!  Go to my contact page and tell me all your deets!

We met Angelika and Ethan in Leavenworth on Ski Hill for their fun, wintery engagement session! I loved shooting in the snow…even though it was a little chilly, it was something different. Ski Hill was the perfect location for a winter session. Lots of different options….snowy lanes, cabins, a ski lift chair, an orchard across the street! LOVED this place!

Angelika and Ethan met at church….and I think she even may have asked him out first! The rest is history! I can’t wait for their wedding this summer!

Here are some of my very favorite images from our Leavenworth Engagement Session!

If you are having an Eastern Washington Wedding, I would love to be a part of it! Please visit my contact page and tell me all about it!!

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