This is they type of wedding that little girls’ dreams are made of. A stunning bride in a dramatic, glamorous ballgown. A handsome groom that will give any James Bond a run for his money. A European handkerchief, bought by a pregnant mother, that waited twenty-something years to be handed to the woman that her son would someday marry. A European-flavored celebration, speckled with fine custom chocolate bars, accordion serenades, and a historic stone church. A date belonging to a bride’s grandparents, married 50 years before her.
Oh, but it gets even better. Let’s back up a few years to 1st grade. This is where Sarah and Nathan first met. Sarah even wrote about him in her diary, which, naturally, was framed and on display at the wedding! When it was time for Nathan to propose, he took her back to their classroom on a little trip down memory lane, ending in a most very important question (you can see their engagement portraits HERE).
Here are just a few (okay, maybe a smidge more than a few, wink wink) images from their day.
This is a moment during their first look of the day.
Custom cufflinks bearing Nathan’s family business.
Sarah included copies of their first grade class picture, along with their story at every place setting.
The famous diary entry!!! If she only knew then where she’d be today…
Our photobooth was a hit-people were lined up before it was even open!
Thank you Sarah and Nathan, for bringing us in like family on such a special day for you and your family. It truly was a wonderful day.
Wedding Planner and Event Designer: Kelly of Sweet Pea Events
Locations: Getting Ready-Alexis Hotel, Ceremony- St. James Cathedral, Reception- Benaroya Hall
Dress: from the Marisa Collection at The Bridal Garden
Cake: Jen’s Desserts
Tux: The Tuxedo Club in Kirkland
Bridesmaids dresses: Nicole Miller from Nordstroms
Flowers: Loves Me Flowers
Rings: hers- Porter & Jensen, his- Ben Bridge
Videography: Mindcastle Studios
Decor: Prop Gallery West and BBJ Linens
Food: Wolfgang Puck
Makeup and Hair: Erin Skipley of Bellatrix Studio
Barbie Hull - Laurel – these pictures are amazing!!! amazing! amazing! You are SUCH a talented photographer!!!
ron storer - what BEAUTIFUL work my friend! Miss you!!!
Jen MacNiven - Laurel,
These are phenomenal! Seriously! I’d tell you all my favs, but each one rocks! Great job girlfriend!
lroah - Wow. These are awesome! Are you going to WPPI again this year?
heather - WOW! I love the dear Diary!!!! That is so stinking sweet. And your photos, flipping awesome! So many pretty moments captured.
Kelly - Laurel – LOVE all of these images…their albums are going to be so awesome!!! You captured their day perfectly!
Laura Randall - Beautiful photos, Laurel! Looked like an amazing wedding!
Dinea de Photo - Laurel,
You rock! Love love love your blog, and this wedding is amazing! You seriously captured such a sweet story too. Hope you are not covered in snow anymore. In Olympia we still have some…
Dinea
Michelle Moore - Now that’s a true love story! First grade!! EPIC images. What a fantastic wedding!
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