Right in the heart of wedding season I find myself reflecting on all the many ways to be wed. Big, small, indoor, outdoor, chapel, backyard, barns and hotels. Some weddings last all day and others just a few hours. My own wedding anniversary is next month and my husband and I weren’t very traditional with our ceremony. Steve and I invited our closest friends and family (and anyone that wanted to show up really) to join us in a park (without a permit) to our wedding ceremony officiated by a family friend who was ordained over the internet about a week before the ceremony. There were no fancy flowers or decor. It was planned in about a month and the day I walked down the aisle lawn, came only a week after I was released from the hospital after suffering from two blood clots in my lungs. Hopped up on pain meds and blood thinners, there was no stopping us from professing our love and stating our custom vows. At the end of the day, it’s the “married” part that matters. Of course, getting married is kind of a big deal and it’s the kind of thing that makes you want to celebrate…and we did celebrate. Our guests followed us back to our basement apartment for a backyard potluck. We rearranged furniture so I could salsa dance with my brother and our best friends stayed well into the evening until we kicked them out so we could…honeymoon.
Bari and Luther are a couple after my own heart. They said “I do” in a private backyard ceremony with their family. And then, when summer finally hit, it was time to party. In a private dining room at Rock Salt on Lake Union they packed the house with their friends and family. Tables were decorated with various yellow flowers and lemons. The clever and cute menus and seating arrangements were designed by the ever talented Lindsey (daughter of the bride). There was dinner and toasts; laughing and dancing; and so much love for this awesome couple.
As an event photographer, my job is to create a special gift for the bride and groom. After all the planning and preparing for the big party, the coupe often misses many of the details of the day. I try to capture the sweetness of the celebration they might have overlooked and give them a beautiful reflection of the loved ones who joined in the merriment.
Bari and Luther, I was blown away by the kindness and love of your fabulous guests. I had a delightful time celebrating with you and hope you enjoy reliving your reception through these photos. Thank you for allowing my images to become a part of your family’s history. Enjoy!
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