This stunning couple came to me from Portland! WHOOP! I’m always flattered when folks will drive an hour just to have me photograph them.

As per usual, I think these people are absolutely GORGEOUS and I’m super lucky to have photographed them. They made my job really easy. 😀

Enjoy!

This was such a fun wedding!! Alex and Kristine were so relaxed. You could tell they were enjoying their wedding day.

Their ceremony was at St. Rose Church here in Longview. They had a pizza place from Seattle come to cater the reception. Let me tell you future brides, THAT was the coolest idea ever. It was amazing and oh sooooo yummy.

Between the beautiful church, the details, the fun reception, and two wonderful people getting married, I’d say it was a perfect day. 😀

CONGRATS Kristine and Alex and thank you sooooo much for having me document your important day.

And since I’m a terrible writer let’s get to the photos already!!

such gorgeous gals!!!

I asked them to look “GQ”

LOVE it!

This is her dad taking a picture of them.

I love it!!!

my favorite group shot.

hysterical!

(I do normal photos too, I promise)

LOVE the wide angle. Such a pretty place!!!

I had the pleasure of photographing Byron and Tiffanie on August 14th, 2010.  It was honestly one of the most fun, and beautiful weddings I’ve ever been to. Byron and Tiffanie put so much time and thought into their wedding day, it was incredible. Everything they did was for a certain meaning. You see, Byron and Tiffanie met in Astoria at the Sunday Market while buying hot dogs. They felt an instant connection and just two years later they were wed. My huband and I stayed the weekend in Astoria to photograph the wedding and the day after the wedding we did photos of them at the Sunday market and on the base where Byron is a member of the US coast guard. I will post the “day after’ photos at another time.

Ceremony was at Chively Park.

Reception was at Baked Alaska

We photographed them at the Astoria Column, downtown Astoria, and on the pier in Astoria.

(Hubby and I stayed at the Commodore Hotel which is new and AWESOME by the way!!!)

I wish I could explain in words how wonderful this all was. So since my writing skills aren’t that great, here are the photos…

And yes, you’re seeing this correctly, her dress was blue!!! It was absolutely stunning and matched Byron’s uniform just perfectly!

They had their wedding rings custom made just for them. The rope is from a piece of the cord that is used by the US coast guard. Tiffanie studies birds (sorry I don’t know the technical term) so Byron drew these birds and they had them engraved on the side of her ring.

How cool is that??!!!!

Seriously, best most meaningful ring shot EVER!!!

Their “first look”

the one to the left reminds me of a heart. The way the trees cover over them, the way their bodies are. I can’t explain it, but I love this one!!

we considered going to the top of the column, but there were just way too many people. If you look close you can see them all looking down at the bride and groom!

LOVE this cake.

The Baked Alaska’s food was so good that Derrick and I ate there twice while we were staying in Astoria!!

how cool is this wall??!!!!

the Trolley!!!

Absolute favorite photo of the day!!!

Huge canvas on your wall. Okay?

okay. 😀

Congrats to you both!!! Thank you SOOOOOO much for hiring me to do your photos!!

This incredibly gorgeous couple got married at one of the most beautiful locations I’ve ever had the pleasure of photographing at. They married at Hoffstadt Bluffs visitor Center.  It was amazing to view Mt. St. Helen’s while they were getting married.

They’re wedding was July 24th, 2010 and I was quite the lucky gal to photograph them along with my super awesome second shooter, Elena (thanks girl, you ROCK as usual!!)

The details were incredible and you could tell that the bride and groom put a lot of thought into their special day. Flower arrangements were by Banda’s Bouquets, and the cake was made by the Bride’s mom. Catering was provided by Hoffstadt Bluffs and I’m not sure on the other details. 😀

Oh and her shoes were amazing. Check them out. Seriously brides, bright shoes are where it’s at!!!

Congrats Kyndra and Matt!!!!!

I photographed Matt’s older sister’s wedding. Remember this couple. Yup, GOOD lookin genes in this family. And now Matt is marrying miss Amanda who is STUNNING.

Their wedding is in May and I’m the lucky gal who gets to document their big day!! We did their engagement session at their property where the wedding will be held. They’ve been renovating this old barn in preparation for the big day. It’s just perfect and I love how they incorporated it into their engagement session. SO MUCH FUN!!!

Thanks so much Amanda and Matt for letting me do your photos. You are awesome and it’s been so nice getting to know you!!

HEEELLLLOOO beautiful people. 😀

Love everything about this series!!

this needs to be big on your wall.

Seriously. FAVORITE!

okay wait, no maybe this one. I LOOOVVVEEE this one.