Allie and Andy’s wedding day was so anticipated after the long year of shutdowns. We took their engagement photos exactly a year before their wedding (which was super cute and special), and I remember thinking that there would be NO WAY the pandemic would stretch that far. Regardless, restrictions were lifted and it made for a day of so much celebration. The feeling of joyful togetherness was tangible, and the dance floor was packed the entire night (shoutout to Sounds Unlimited!).

Shooting a wedding at Trinity Tree Farm is a photographer’s dream, because it has the iconic PNW/Seattle feel with the mountains and the tall evergreens, and the lodge building gets the most gorgeous natural light through its entire walls of windows. As the sun went down it created such a cozy glow in their reception for guests to enjoy going back and forth between the bar, dancing, and the beautiful property complete with a s’mores pit.

Wishing them a lifetime of happiness!

The talented vendor team:

Coordination: Hallea Events

Photo: Emily Keeney Photography

Video: Belscope Films

Venue: Trinity Tree Farm

Cake: Blue Box Bakery

Caterer: Ravishing Radish

DJ: Sounds Unlimited

Stationery: The Fancy Cat Studio

Rentals: Cort Party Rentals

Florals: Brier and Ivy

HMUA: Zo and Co

Transportation: Butler Seattle

Photobooth: Shutterbus

I remember exactly where I was when I met with Hayley and Brandon over the phone to talk about capturing their wedding. In my purple office chair, at my desk, with my baby in his bouncer on the floor next to me — my toe gingerly tapping to keep him sleeping. This was how I spent most days last winter. The coming summer seemed so far away.

We met for their engagement session and I fell in love with them. So grounded, honest, easygoing and kind people. I was not just a vendor to them, which is my most heartfelt wish for every couple I work with. Hayley and I became buds on social media and when I showed up for this day it felt like greeting old friends. At the end of the night, we stood just outside the gathering, looking in at their loved ones, and I felt sad to go.

Life is about people, people.

Enjoy.