You know when you meet people and it's not just like you already knew them but you dig them big time and you totally dig their dog? That would be me in relation to Serena & Mike. We had such a nice time together for their engagement session last month, I knew that their wedding day would be big fun, but it was super big fun! The day started at 9 a.m. for me and ended a little after 10 p.m. With the events of the day being so varied (three locations!), they are getting two blog posts.
So, the morning of New Year's Day was pretty flippin' chilly and down at Golden Gardens beach, it was kind of on the windy side...like 'flip an umbrella inside out' kind of windy. The ceremony was totally perfect however...
The smile on Serena's face and the amazing way Mike looks at her - combined with the big group of friends and family that put on their REI/Patagonia gear and their 'wellies' and beamed with love while holding pink gerbera daisies (from Ballard Blossom no less)! I loved Serena's hair blowing free and the little drops of rain that you see in just about every photo. Their close friend Elizabeth officiated for them (amazing woman by the way) and the ceremony was lovely.
Everyone then headed to Mike & Serena's Ballard home for a brunch catered by many of their friends and family. It was a combo of sweet things, savory things and lots of wonderful folks. Heather of Paprika Event Design also did a rock star job of coordination as always. I hope you enjoy the photos 1/2 as much as I enjoyed the morning. Next up...The Sorrento Hotel and Uptown Hideaway!
So, the morning of New Year's Day was pretty flippin' chilly and down at Golden Gardens beach, it was kind of on the windy side...like 'flip an umbrella inside out' kind of windy. The ceremony was totally perfect however...
The smile on Serena's face and the amazing way Mike looks at her - combined with the big group of friends and family that put on their REI/Patagonia gear and their 'wellies' and beamed with love while holding pink gerbera daisies (from Ballard Blossom no less)! I loved Serena's hair blowing free and the little drops of rain that you see in just about every photo. Their close friend Elizabeth officiated for them (amazing woman by the way) and the ceremony was lovely.
Everyone then headed to Mike & Serena's Ballard home for a brunch catered by many of their friends and family. It was a combo of sweet things, savory things and lots of wonderful folks. Heather of Paprika Event Design also did a rock star job of coordination as always. I hope you enjoy the photos 1/2 as much as I enjoyed the morning. Next up...The Sorrento Hotel and Uptown Hideaway!
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Venue/Catering - Shilshole Bay Beach Club/Apulent
Hotel - Homewood Suites Hilton
Officiant - Mary Calhoun
Bridal Gown - La Belle Reve
Cake - Hannah Myers
Men's shoes - King Tux
Flowers - Bouquets from Central Market
Hair/Makeup - Hair by Amy Stoeckln & makeup by Salon Habitude
Decorations - save-on-crafts.com - a 'do it yourself' kit site that the bride really recommends!
Since the rain didn't let up, we all headed over to Shilshole Bay Beach Club for their first look and all of their portraits. Even though we didn't get to play at the beach, everyone had big fun and was up for just about anything!
Their ceremony was very sweet and tear-filled. The biggest crier of them all was Jasper, Steph & Joe's pup who laid at their feet and cried during the whole ceremony. I thought he was the cutest thing ever!
The reception started with a really good dinner (really good!) with toasts given by everyone in the wedding party. The cake got cut, the drinks started flowing and the dancing began! Midnight came fast - I saw Steph almost miss her kiss with Joe right at the stroke of midnight - she bolted there and snagged him in the nick of time!
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Stephanie Carlsen says:
I love all of these photos! I especially love the layout of the pages with multiple pictures. I would love to do something similar with the photo album. These definitly captured everybodies personalities. Love it!!!!!
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I am SO excited to have some photos from previous boudoir sessions shown at Babeland! My display is being kicked off in conjunction with the Blitz Capitol Hill Arts Walk this Thursday from 5-8 p.m. I'll be at Babeland, ready to chat it up and talk about boudoir photography!
I have been so blessed to photograph these amazing women and so thrilled to display just a few of them in one of Seattle's coolest 'sex-positive' environments.
Extra special thanks and squeezes to Audrey - she's the awesome chick that asked me to participate in this show and just happens to be one of my most favorite brides from last summer!
Hope to see you there!
Babeland
707 E. Pike St
Seattle, WA 98122
206-328-2914
I have been so blessed to photograph these amazing women and so thrilled to display just a few of them in one of Seattle's coolest 'sex-positive' environments.
Extra special thanks and squeezes to Audrey - she's the awesome chick that asked me to participate in this show and just happens to be one of my most favorite brides from last summer!
Hope to see you there!
Babeland
707 E. Pike St
Seattle, WA 98122
206-328-2914
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jen says:
so awesome!!! so proud of you lady! you're an amazing woman with an awesome talent... you see beauty in everyone and your photos capture the inner and outer beauty of your clients! i don't know too many photographers that can do that the way you have. congrats on your show!!
(01.12.10 @ 10:45 AM)
Jennifer Johnson says:
Great job, Jen. It was so good to see you again! You are such a wonderful photographer and just a super fantastic person. I hope this brings you more visibility and more work. I've already got ideas for the next photo shoot I want to do in 2011!
(01.14.10 @ 09:59 PM)
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Thanks so much! We love them! There are some priceless ones in here. You sure do work you magic...crack of dawn, wind, rain, crowds and you still do beautiful work. And so excited because there is still more to come!
(01.16.10 @ 10:53 AM)Beautiful day full of great moments - and the bride really does have an absolutely fantastic smile!
(01.16.10 @ 02:28 PM)you really are an amazing photographer. hope you know that! the talent is one thing, but your heart is an entirely different matter.
(01.16.10 @ 03:00 PM)Oh Jenny -- they're beautiful! I'm so happy we've gotten to work together so much lately, you are so lovely! I was so excited to see these and you perfectly captured how wonderful this day was!
(01.17.10 @ 11:53 AM)