Krista and Derek's September Wedding Ceremony at Seattle's Volunteer Park...

Derek Murrah & Krista Greene Murrah

Volunteer Park, September 2009

The huge old true directly behind the Asian Art Museum will never be the same! Derek and Krista were married under this beautiful tree surrounded by their family and friends on a sunny and warm September '09 afternoon at the high hour of 3:00 p.m.

With personalized vows - sweet touches of humor - gratitude to family and friends and so much more, Derek and Krista celebrated their 10+ year relationship with elegance and simple style.

Derek and Krista - I am wishing that your marriage be as joyful as your 10+ year courtship!

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Roger and Kelly Huggins and Family! A Monte Villa Farmhouse Wedding...

Roger & Kelly Huggins And Girls!

I loved getting to know Roger and Kelly and working with them to create a sweet and memorable ceremony on one warm Thursday evening a few weeks ago at the marvelous Monte Villa Farmhouse in Bothell.

And take a look at their girls! The young lady on the left is Kelly's beautiful daughter (with a huge sense of style!) and on the right is the couple's sweet little one. Picture perfect!

Roger and Kelly - You are an inspiration for all of us and I wish you much love and happiness.

Get The Officiant "Outta There!" - Keeping The Focus On The Couple and NOT the Officiant!

Graham and Chrystal Comley

Snoqualmie Golf & Country Club, 2009

Okay, here is one of my pet peeves. A couple ties a bow around their wedding ceremony with a beautiful pronouncement and memorable kiss and the Officiant is crowding their special photo!

In this work that I do, I move around - sometimes a little, sometimes a lot - during a ceremony to keep the focus on the couple and their family and friends.

And one of the places you'll never see me is smack in the middle of a kiss. I love a pronouncement where the focus is fully on the couple, like the amazing photo of Graham and Chrystal above, without the Officiant in the photo.

I love being in wedding photos - just some more than others!

The wonderful photo above was taken by Paul Isop of www.studio6now.com

Your "Group Photo" - A Treasured Memento To Take From Your Wedding Ceremony...

Stuart and Nicole Roy

Novelty Hill Januik Winery

I can almost guarantee this group photo taken immediately after Stuart and Nicole's wedding ceremony at the marvelous Novelty Hill Januik Winery will become a treasured memento from their wedding day. This lovely image was taken by the fabulous duo team, John and Jenna, of http://www.jfkweddings.com/

I absolutely LOVE suggesting a group photo following a wedding ceremony. It gathers everyone around the couple and is a fun "first event" that sets a festive tone for the reception/celebration!

Bill and Lindy's Wonderful "I Do!" Wedding Ceremony At Kiana Lodge...

Bill & Lindy Fitting

August 30, 2009 ~ Kiana Lodge

"I Do!" How I love this couple!

Bill and Lindy were married in front of their family and friends in a late morning ceremony at Kiana Lodge this past Sunday. Yes, it was quite the morning, which included the Bainbridge - Seattle ferry crashing into Coleman dock! Thankfully, all of Bill and Lindy's guests were already at Kiana Lodge.

What I treasured about Lindy's participation in her wedding ceremony was her absolute joy in joining her life to Bill's. When Lindy replied, "I Do" - it was a festive, fun and drew alot of elegant laughter and smiles.

Joyful Photo: As you can tell from the marvelous and poignant photo above, captured by Wedding Photographer Extraordinaire, Kurt Smith (www.kurtsmithphotography.com), Lindy's "I Do" moment perfectly framed a beautiful and memorable ceremony!