Thoughtful details add so much to a wedding ... besides, when else do you get to engrave your name on a champagne glass? 

I couldn't resist sharing this one last image from Nicole and Jason's engagement shoot ... I know Post Alley has been photographed a million times, but I still love it! 

Who says a little rain will stand in the way of great photographs?  Kathy and Craig were so sweet about traipsing around through the puddles on the way to their reception at Novelty Hill Januik Winery.  They even did a very special day-after shoot involving their fishing boat that I will share with you next week - it makes these photographs look dry!

This is my other fav from Nicole and Jason's engagement session.  I love how 'in the moment' they are, like nothing else in the world exists but each other.

I love this image because it feels natural and relaxed ... Nicole and Jason look so happy together!

Trips are such a good way to stretch our artistic wings.  While Ken and I were at the Hotel del Coronado, I spent a lazy afternoon wandering around the quaint little town and photographing anything that looked interesting.  It may have been the 80 degree weather or the fun mixed drinks, but I had a blast just running around like a kid with a disposable camera.  I think it's time to plan another vacation!  :)  

My hubby Ken is leaving tonight for the Wedding & Portrait Photographers International Conference, and I miss him already!  These are some of the photographs taken by our friend Brett of during our recent trip to San Diego ... they will make me smile while he is gone ...

Washington has such an amazing variety of venues, and so many 'hidden gems' like the Delille Cellarswinery in Woodinville.  I adored this design created by Jacky Grotle at Event Success and Rented Elegance for the recent Weddings in Woodinville tour.   I found this design particularly inspiring because the color palette is one of my personal favorites - rich, vibrant, and still so elegant. 

I am obsessed with the personal touches that create a sense of occasion ... the calligraphy on this seating card is beautiful!  I thought the mini-corkscrew gifts were a cute addition.

How gorgeous is this view?  The Four Seasons Hotel is definitely one of our new favorite venues for 2010!

We've been waiting all winter for the cherry blossoms to arrive so we were pleasantly surprised when they arrived a month early!  This is one of my favorites from Dinh and Eugene's session at the University of Washington ... we were waiting for some other photographers to finish up their pictures on the path, and I got the idea to have them climb up in the tree while we waited.  Thanks for being so adventurous, Dinh!

The soft look to this image is so romantic ... there is something about the way that they are nestled in the veil that makes me feel like they are in their own little world ...

The girls looked so cute traipsing through the market with their Bella umbrellas ...

I love the soft lighting and the vintage effect Ken used on this image ... coupled with the Rolls Royce ala British Motor Coach, the effect is so timeless!

When Anna and Joe emerged from St. James Cathedral, they expected to see all their friends and family cheering them on.  They didn't, however, expect the sun to make its first and only appearance of the day, basking them in warm rays.  It was so beautiful, and so fitting!

I love the 'First Glimpse' - the moment when you first see each other - more than just about any other moment of the Wedding Day.  It's so exciting to watch, and I love all the different reactions from the grooms when they see their gorgeous brides!

Anna shares my fascination with all things vintage, including some of the more exotic artwork techniques that I used to create this image.  (I love it when my brides actually gasp when I reveal their images for the first time ... it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy, and I know how much our artwork is cherished.)

These three flower girls were so sweet ... they were nervous and excited about their long walk down the St. James aisle, which they did so perfectly it would make any mother proud. 

I'm obsessed with these parasols from Bella Umbrella - such a great idea!

I have heard amazing things about The Four Seasons Hotel, newly opened by the iconic Seattle Pike Place Market.  Not only is it beautiful, but Gerald and the catering staff went out of their way to be welcome and accommodating.  I have quite a few images to share with you from Courtney and Rob's, including some from the wedding party's walk down to Post Alley ... stay tuned tomorrow for more! 

What a fun weekend!  We were honored to photograph Courtney and Rob's wedding at Trinity Episcopal Church, followed by our very first reception at the new Four Seasons Hotel.  Ken and I have really enjoyed getting to know both Courtney and Rob and their families ... Courtney's parents are my dentists at Fall City Family Dental, so we know each other well.  It was such a joy to be part of their celebration - congratulations!!