I’ve been waiting for this wedding for a LONG time! I met Ashley in 2006 when she was still in high school and before I even started my photography business. When Ashley asked me to do her senior pictures a few years later, I met Jordan when he came along, and I thought they were adorable. In fact, I made them take a series of photos together and secretly hoped that I would get to photograph their wedding one day. Over the years I’ve done photos for Jordan’s family, their engagement photos and then, a few weeks ago, I traveled back to Washington to document their wedding day.
We started off at Ashley’s parents house while she was getting ready…
Ashley and Jordan opted for a first look session before the wedding and decided to do it at the waterfront in Silverdale. I always love the anticipation on their faces before they see each other and then the pure, emotional feelings that show when they finally get to see each other for the first time.
I don’t mind saying that it was absolutely freezing that day! I was a little worried that the skies were going to open up and pour on us, but no rain came thank goodness! It was quite windy though, but these two were troopers and we got some fabulously intimate portraits of them along the waterfront.
This green wall not only served as a great back drop, but also as a wind break…..it was a little bit warmer there
The bridal party photos were in the same location and they were all huddled in the car with the heater full blast waiting. I didn’t blame them!
Before the ceremony everyone went back to the church to freshen up a bit before the happy couple walked down the aisle….
This was the first indoor wedding ceremony I’ve done in a long long time! It turned out beautifully with their close friends and family present.
They wanted one big group shot of everyone at the ceremony before all the guests would arrive for the reception…and then they made it official and signed their paperwork.
Between the ceremony and reception the bride and groom had a luncheon catered for the guests at the ceremony. Everything looked delicious!
Later that evening, guests arrived for the reception
The details and dessert tables were fantastic. They had lots of cake pops and even a popcorn table…
The evening began winding down with the cake cutting, dances, and the bouquet and garter toss.
As a farewell, guests gathered outside to light lanterns and release them….
Then everyone said their goodbyes while the limo was waiting.
Ashley and Jordan, I hope you had the BEST time in Mexico on your honeymoon. Thank you so much for having me as part of your wedding day and I wish you the happiest married life ever! xoxo Katie
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