Chehalis Wedding Photographer / Nikki and Matt at The Barn on Jackson

About a month ago, October 27th, I had the pleasure of photographing Nikki and Matt’s wedding in Chehalis, WA. A destination wedding for them coming all the way from South Carolina, so not quite as far for me to travel across the state! It was so worth it for this beautiful wedding at The Barn on Jackson. We were fortunate to have some perfect weather for the girls’ photos before it rained as predicted. As you can see in the photos it did definitely rain that day, however, when looking at these it doesn’t show the downpour we worked through with the guys’ photos and the ones of just Nikki and Matt together. As stressful as rain sounds on a wedding day, Nikki was able to relax a little knowing pictures would happen no matter what! Even if the photographer had to take a shower in the rain. :) In the end the day was captured and the memories were made. It was truly a beautiful wedding with so much thought put into it. What a wonderful weekend get-a-way for all the family and friends that were able to join them. ❤️

Spokane Wedding Photographer / Colleen and Michael at Kalispel Golf and Country Club

I usually post sooner than this, but wow, what I busy fall it has been! On September 29th, I had fun capturing Colleen and Michael’s wedding at Kalispel Golf and Country Club. The Country Club more recently has set up an outdoor venue area with a tent style reception. My first wedding here since they set this up. Truly a beautiful wedding and wonderful reception site. The dinner they provided was definitely one of the highlights to this wedding. Along with their Nothing Bundt Cakes, even rainbow chip! This couple planned their wedding in just a few months and they didn’t miss a thing, so impressive!

Priest Lake Wedding Photographer / Angela and Derek

Angela and Derek had a small intimate ceremony at their family’s beach front property on Priest Lake. It was September 22nd and fall was just starting… it turned out to be a beautiful day with sunshine. Their pups being a big part of their lives, right there with them. Their dinner was held at Cavanaugh’s. You can see by their photos it was a perfect little celebration, yet such a big day for them - joining their lives together. ❤️

Spokane Wedding Photographer / Kristie and Tom in Deer Park

Kristie and Tom were married on August 18, 20018 at her parent's home. They transformed their property into the perfect wedding venue! Kristie and Tom have a fun story of how they met. Tom was working out of town and while his boss, Nate, was chatting on FaceTime with his wife Tom noticed a pretty lady in the background. Sure enough, it was Kristie, Nate's sister-in-law, and that's where their story began. The perfect match! Their family, friends, and daughters are so happy they found each other. Congratulations you two!

Spokane Wedding Photographer / Zerina and Joel at Commellini Estate

Zerina and Joel were married at Commellini Estate on July 8th. A destination wedding for most being that neither of them are from Spokane, but they are attending college nearby. It was a perfect wedding and location for their close friends and family to enjoy the day with them and celebrate. Joel surprised Zerina with his guitar and song at the reception! I think it is the summer of serenading considering this was the 2nd weekend in a row I've seen this! What a special gift for Zerina. It was also so fun to hear the Bosnian music and dancing. The dance floor was nonstop, and it was great to see everyone having such a good time singing along. I don't think Zerina's grandmas sat down! Commellini's always does such a good job coordinating their events and putting the couple's needs first.

Special mentions: cake made by Zerina's friend; knitted flower centerpieces handmade by Zerina!

Coeur d'Alene Wedding Photographer / Mallory and Dillon

Mallory and Dillon were married at The Willows in Coeur d'Alene, ID on June 16th. What a great country setting for them. There was definitely rain in the forecast, so tents were set up and ready for it! Luckily most of the rain came while they got ready, with just a few showers during photos. The rest of the evening the weather was perfect for the ceremony and reception! The details put into this wedding were definitely noticeable. The thought of everything down to their personalized yard games. Most importantly these two didn't stop smiling ALL DAY. They truly couldn't help it and enjoyed every bit of their day. I love being a part of happy days like this! Congrats Mallory and Dillon, enjoy the honeymoon!

*Special thank you to Alissa Floyd for second shooting this wedding with me! If anyone every wants more than 1 photographer to cover their event I always give the option to add on an extra photographer.*

Priest River Wedding Photographer / Lindsay and Scott

Lindsay and Scott were married on August 12, 2017 on the Pend Oreille River in Priest River, Idaho. In the same place they got engaged even, which happens to be Lindsay's grandparent's home. It was the perfect setting! They had close family and friends there to celebrate and it was so fun and relaxed. These two were so excited! ❤️ Lindsay is a photographer as well, so I'm always honored to be chosen to capture a big day for someone that knows my job too well.

See slideshow below for more of their wedding!

Spokane Wedding Photographer / Christine and Tony at Belles on the Bluff

Belles on the Bluff was a beautiful location for Christine and Tony's wedding September 4th. Perfect ceremony in the grass with a modern barn reception on Greenbluff. The farm tables and benches make the perfect touch too. Beautiful bride, but Christine and Tony's son was on right up there with steeling the show... such a cutie!!! These two really had the perfect day to remember and look back on!

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Spokane Wedding Photographer / Melissa and Brandon at Big Barn Brewery

Melissa and Brandon most likely got the last HOT day of summer last weekend on September 12th. Their wedding was at Big Barn Brewery on Greenbluff. The hops growing makes for a fun background along with capturing the evening sunset light in the fields and orchard. They had the cutest photobooth called Happy Camper Photobooth! Melissa was always smiling and such a beautiful bride... and I think by the end she was excited for her mystery honeymoon location the next day! View their slideshow below...

Spokane Wedding Photographer / MacKenzie and Ben at Camden Ranch

MacKenzie and Ben held their wedding at Camden Ranch in Elk, WA on August 15th. This was my first time photographing at Camden Ranch, which features a large barn, beautiful outdoor ceremony/gazebo area and surrounded by a Christmas tree farm. It was a gorgeous day for them and it was fun to be there to capture their special day! It's crazy to think I photographed MacKenzie as a flower girl in a wedding in 2005... 10 years ago! Now all grown up and beautiful! To see more of their images view the slideshow below...

Colton, WA Wedding Photographer / RyAnn and Ryan at Red Barn Farms

It was so much fun photographing RyAnn and Ryan's wedding on Saturday at Red Barn Farms. Such an easy going couple who were just excited to get married to each other! They've dated since High School and then more recently long separations due to work and school, so they were both very happy for this day. Everywhere I turned there were cute little signs and decorations... I sure hope I didn't miss any! They had a photo booth that was busy non stop and it was also great to work with Ryan with Ferguson Films. There was no shortage of memories being captured at this one... and such a beautiful bride! I also must say one of the funniest moments that has ever happened to me was luckily witnessed by few, but I will say as wind caught hold of one of the videographer's paper plates at dinner it somehow went straight across the table and stuck flat to my face (food side). It didn't come off until I took it off. I don't think any guests saw.... and no pictures captured, but we had a good laugh!

Grand Coulee Wedding Photographer / Megan and James

Megan and James were married on August 1st outside of Grand Coulee Dam on family's property. It was a simple outdoor country ceremony and reception with no shortage of perfect decor. Complete Music and Long Horn Barbecue also came up from Spokane for the party. I had an easy time enjoying my day photographing these two and was happy to share my own anniversary with them as well! See more images in slideshow below...

Spokane Wedding Photographer / Melody and Cameron at Commellini Estate

Melody and Cameron got their good luck rain on their wedding day this past weekend, and it didn't even effect their wedding since it cleared up right in time for photos and ceremony. My first time shooting at Commellini Estate and there are so many fun little spots there... I didn't even get to use them all. Beautiful ceremony even with a fawn hanging out in the trees across the creek for guests to enjoy as they waited for ceremony to start. They had a big group of friends and family to dance the night away with - all the way to the end of the night. Pretty fun time for all! See more in their slideshow...

Spokane Wedding Photographer / Tahney and Trevor

Tahney and Trevor's wedding on June 13th was held at her grandparent's beautiful home, offering a perfect outdoor setting. No details missed even with quick planning due to military orders. They had a great day with friends and family! Now just a few days after their wedding they are headed to Hawaii to live! Blessings on your move and next chapter together!

Coeur d'Alene Wedding Photographer / Amelia and Ray at CDA Resort

Amelia and Ray were coming up for the Coeur d'Alene Marathon this weekend from Arizona and decided why not get married in this beautiful area! It was just the two of them and these are just a few images from the hour we spent together along with their short ceremony by Angie with Angelic Weddings. How simple and beautiful!   I hope you both did well on your first run as a married couple the following day too!!!

Spokane Wedding Photographer / Melanie and JW

Since I'm posting Melanie and JW's wedding photos from this weekend I realized I have been so bad on my blog that I never even posted their engagement session last fall!!! So here is one of those at least... I have been better at posting 'most' recent sessions on my facebook page, but as summer comes there will be more weddings on the blog as well!

So "3-2-1 blast off" as they say for their 3/21 wedding, love that! This couple truly has a lot to look forward to in building their lives together and it's obvious they are very excited for it. It was fun hanging out with them and their family and friends all day. Turned out several of their friends are my friends as well, so it was extra fun running into people.

As you can see Melanie was a beautiful bride! Bouquet/flowers gorgeous by Esther with Special Touch. The ceremony was at Summit Church, with the reception at The Lincoln Center, which was decorated amazingly! The day couldn't have gone any better... Melanie did an amazing job planning!!! :) Congrats to you both! I am so happy for you guys to start a new chapter of your lives together!

  To see a lot more of their photos view the slideshow below...

Spokane Wedding Photographer / Caitlyn and Matthew at Arbor Crest

Caitlyn and Matthew held their wedding on September 5, 2014 at Arbor Crest Winery. One of my favorite venues that I haven't been to in awhile! Such a cute couple, they are undoubtedly best friends and in love! Caitlyn has a contagious smile and I've had fun glancing back at them over the last few days and seeing how their photos turned out! Congrats Mr. and Mrs. Harrop (Hair-up)! :) I hope you two are enjoying your cruise!  To see more of Caitlyn and Matt's wedding view the slideshow below...

Spokane Wedding Photographer / Monica and Nico at Mrs. Kalin's Barn

This couple had a beautiful wedding on Greenbluff on August 23rd, 2014. Mrs. Kalin's Barn offers a great venue for an outdoor ceremony and a covered outdoor reception. I was excited to finally have a wedding there! Monica and Nico are such a great couple and perfect together. Nico's mom, Melissa (and my hair dresser), did SO much putting this wedding together (I know from her telling about her projects over the last year). She made just about every decoration and detail herself, ran around putting it all together that day, and even did Monica's hair and make-up of course. There were no details left out. Simply gorgeous day for her son and her new daughter-in-law that they love GREATLY! There was no dry eye during the speeches at this one. Myself, even the caterers (Just a Couple of Moms), I heard had to wipe some happy tears for this couple. Happy endings are the best! To see more images from Monica and Nico's wedding view their slideshow...

Spokane Wedding Photographer / Alexx and Derek at Castle Vineyards

Alexx and Derek held their wedding at Castle Vineyards in Deer Park on August 22, 2014. This was the last, but not least, wedding for the 4 siblings in Derek's family... one of those also being just this past July! It has been so fun doing all their weddings and watching this family grow with not only spouses, but all the many babies. Even Derek's twin sister couldn't make it to the wedding being she just had her 3rd baby! (Congrats Dani and Arlan!). Alexx and Derek's wedding was wonderful all together, even through a little bit of rain, but the obvious highlight was their helicopter getaway that Derek completely surprised Alexx with. I just loved her reaction! Such an amazing day and evening they had. To see more of Alexx and Derek's wedding images view slideshow...

Spokane Wedding Photographer / Abbie and Joey in Nine Mile Falls

Abbie and Joey held their wedding on August 2nd at Joey's parent's home, the house he grew up in. They had the perfect place for it! My husband and Joey have known each other their whole lives, they are pretty much brothers! It's exciting to see how Abbie makes Joey so happy, especially on this special day it was pretty obvious. Abbie was beautiful of course. My daughter is still talking about the princess in the white dress she saw last weekend! Super happy this day has finally came for you guys, with a future of happiness ahead, congratulations!!!

To see more of their day view slideshow below...