I have heard a lot of wedding ceremonies in my day (over 7 years of shooting weddings!) and some really stand out in my mind. The ceremonies that i love the most are the personal, real, and meaningful ceremonies: One that tells me a lot about the bride and groom. One that tells me what is important to them, one that makes me go home and give my husband a big kiss on the lips and tell him how thankful I am for him…..that’s a good ceremony in my mind.

Rochelle & David‘s wedding had all that and more! I loved hearing their story…from David’s point of view.  Her making him a blue grass mix tape…and him feeling the pressure to make her an even better one…without seeming to eager. I loved hearing every detail. I loved hearing that they went on a hike and on the way, she reminded him that it wasn’t a date…just hanging out.  It sends me back to the moment that my own husband asked me to go on a date…and I said no…but that we could “hang out.”

**Rochelle was a little apprehensive about her amazing mac red lipstick….and i think you would agree after seeing the images below…she rocked that red lipstick!

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Snohomish wedding venue: French Creek Estates, Snohomish Washington

Summer Solstice. June 21, 2007- Cat and Todd go on their first date and have their first kiss.

Summer Solstice. June 21,2009- Todd proposes to Cat. She says yes.

Summer Solstice. June 21, 2010- Todd & Cat get married.

When wedding planner Brittany from BBJean Events told me she had a wedding on a Monday, I was curious, intrigued and didn’t care what I had to do, I wanted to be a part of it. Then when she told me the theme was Octopus & Ocean with some Vintage touches…I was super excited! Cat & Todd had some amazing ideas for their Engagement Session in Bellingham and after I saw how relaxed they were in front of the camera, i knew that their wedding day would be one of the highlights of the summer. And it was! On their friends amazing property in Conway, Washington, it was such a beautiful day!

Brittany from BBJean Events made this amazing flower pom (and all the flowers for this wedding…she is a talented gal!)! I love the twist on the traditional bridal bouquet.

Todd was holding this rope they had used in the ceremony as they Tied the Knot. I saw it as an equal and masculine answer to the bride’s bouquet. They will be tying a knot in it on their anniversary every year. I love this Tradition!

If you are having a vintage, modern, quirky, DIY or otherwise funky wedding, I would love to be a part of it! Please email me at info@eylanderphotography.com

Wedding Planner: BBJean Events

Flowers: BBJean Events

Photography: Kaylee Eylander Photography

Amazing Wedding Dress: Belle Bridal, Bellingham, Washington

Ask and you shall receive.  A little over a month ago, after stumbling onto a cool colored birdcage veil on Etsy.com, I put out a plea to the facebook peeps to please help me! I needed a birdcage veil bride…stat!! Luckily, one of my favorite people volunteered! Today we headed to the Seattle Public Library to celebrate some vintage style love. And after 14 years of marriage, they still have the spark. I sure love to see that!

I Love, Love, Love the modern architecture of this building, designed by Rem Koolhaas. Pretty inspiring, pretty cool. Can’t wait for the wedding I have there in August!!!:) So much fun! If you are having a modern, vintage wedding…email kaylee at info@eylanderphotography.com. 2011 Wedding Dates are booking up fast!