Beautiful simplicity. Mary & Christian were married on the shores of the Puget Sound at Camano Island State Park, surrounded by a few close friends and family. As they shared their vows, the sun broke through the clouds with bald eagles flying overhead. Following the ceremony, the couple joined their guests in the nearby cabin for a perfect reception with warm soup, warmer drinks and beautiful music.
Madeleine and Simon were married in the shadow of Mt. St. Helens at Madeleine’s family farm. The forest meadow and barn provided a beautiful setting for a uniquely sweet wedding day. Though Madeleine and Simon were accompanied by so many family and friends, they were in their own world throughout the day, celebrating their own love. There is no better example of this than their first dance — an emotional, choreographed exhibit of love… soundtracked by Metallica’s “Nothing Else Matters”. It was simply beautiful.
Florals: Stacey’s Flowers
Venue: AeroPig Farms
It’s always nice to be back at Jenne Farm! This was one of the most beautiful weddings we’ve ever had the pleasure to document! Mary & Phil have the biggest hearts, and their wedding day displayed the unique love that they have, not only for each other, but also for their family and friends. It was a rainy day with lots of tears, big smiles, a remarkable sunset and a double rainbow. Talk about good luck!
Seattle’s Olympic Sculpture Park was the perfect backdrop for Elizabeth and Sean’s wedding. The incredible artwork and architecture complemented the natural beauty of nearby Puget Sound on a summer afternoon. With elements of the wedding designed around Seattle landmarks, it was only fitting for the couple’s special day to take place in the shadow of the Space Needle. Elizabeth and Sean are so incredibly sweet, and it was a pleasure to document their day!
Two of our favorite people at one of our favorite venues! Ashley and Riley’s Georgetown Ballroom wedding was perfect. It was clear throughout the day how much these two love their family and friends. They are such a sweet couple, and we feel so honored to have photographed their special day!
What a day! The gorgeous garden hidden in the middle of the city provided the perfect backdrop for Caroline and Jacob’s day. By integrating their incredible sense of style and repeatedly showing their genuine love for friends and family, Caroline and Jacob created an event that perfectly encapsulates their personality and celebrates their love.
If you want to get married under the canopy of a rainforest alongside a pristine mountain lake, do it. Justine and Tom did, and it was incredible. We always feel honored to photograph elopements and be among the only participants in these ceremonies. This was one of the sweetest weddings we’ve photographed, with the intimate nature of the day allowing the couple to freely express their love and savor the beauty of their wedding together.
I don’t know if we’ve ever photographed a more joyful wedding. From the first look and portraits to the ceremony and dancing, every part of this wedding was full of smiles and genuine love. That speaks to Brenna and Monte, and their relationships with their family and friends. It was a beautiful day — with quite possibly the most intense wedding dancing we’ve ever seen! Whidbey Island Weddings’ Crockett Farm provided the perfect setting for the wonderful wedding.
There is something special about New Year’s Eve Weddings. By their very nature, weddings are a celebration of new beginnings. When celebrated in conjunction with New Year’s Eve festivities, that feeling is only amplified. Claire and Scott’s Georgetown Ballroom wedding was a fantastic celebration, complete with a midnight balloon drop, a live band, and one of the sweetest couples we’ve ever had the pleasure to photograph.
A lot of people talk about getting married on the top of a mountain, but few actually do it. Cameron and John’s wedding was breathtaking — not simply for the spectacular vistas of the mountain valleys and forests, but more importantly for the incredible amount of love between the couple and their friends and family. We felt so fortunate to document their day and tell their story.
I'm Jaquilyn Shumate, a photographer and collage artist based in Tacoma, Washington.
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