Rings and things

It is National Proposal Day, and here are some of my favorite ring shots from 2011 all very different kinds for all different folks. Here is the cutest link for all kinds of ring a ding fun!!! And of course if you are engaged, we would love to talk with you about photographing your wedding and your unique wedding rings! 

2011 dates are filling up!!!

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 One of the best parts of the wedding day as a wedding photographer is seeing the heirloom rings the new rings and the custom designed rings. Such a neat part of each bride and grooms commitment to each other.

Featured Wedding in South Sound Wedding and Event Magazine

Featured Wedding by South Sound Wedding and Event Magazine
Today one of our 2011 couples was featured on the South Sound Wedding & Event Magazine website. Such a fun and creative event. Almost 1 year since their wedding, such a great couple!!! I wish them both many years of happiness together!!!

{Cherie + Kevin} Home estate Wedding, Olympia, WA

Kevin and Cherie

8.27.11

SEE THE SLIDESHOW

HERE

Love happens at all stages of life and I am so grateful to have gotten to photograph Cherie for some portraits of just her which hang now in her new home and of her family who I have gotten to also do portraits of with her...it was so neat to know the kids and get to be a part of Cherie's new adventures with Kevin and especially amazing to be there for their special day together!!!

Kevin and Cherie were married at their Shelton home estate which is incredibly beautiful and so meaningful to them as well...Such a lovely venue to get married and celebrate!!!  

 Of course her granddaughters were adorable...flower girl and a ring bearer...and what
rings to behold at this wedding!!!

One of the neatest parts about their wedding is that they had Cherie's good friend and jewelry designer Helen Ficalora designed their wedding rings, but it was a surprise until the moment they did their vows. Such exquisite work and elegance...I just love Helen's designs anyhow, but seeing these rings was just amazing!!! 
Little ring bearer with the cutest umbrella...love this one!!!

 Cherie wore an amazing Green silk vintage gown with Thistles embroidered into it. She absolutely beamed!!!

Kevin and Cherie are so in love...so so inspiring!!!

 K and C charms from Helen Ficalora

 The swimming pool was a hit for all ages as it was hot hot hot that day, but the pool was inviting!!! Cherie's granddaughter was the first one in the pool...followed closely by her good friend.

Originally the Harley was going to be a part of the Groom's entrance, but with some delays it just got to come out for a few photo ops. 

The vintage car was also a great addition to our pics!!!

 Of course the beautiful Vera Wang shoes didn't hurt to look at...but apparently were quite uncomfortable to wear, good thing she had a different pair of shoes for later!

Kevin and Cherie congratulations to you and I wish you the best on your adventures together!!!

{Althea + Eli} Grand Holiday Ballroom Wedding Olympia WA Wedding Photography

Althea & Eli are perfect clients with a love of Vintage & Modern...

Married on June 26, 2011 at the Grand Holiday Ballroom

Check out their slideshow here

What I loved especially about their wedding day was the fact that they wanted a full hour of photos together. I love getting some one on one time with my brides & grooms, and find these are the most fun if time allows.

First stop was the Japanese Gardens, but then the call of the City Hall got to me and we went over there for some fun photos...

The table settings in the were elegant and made for a cozy environment

Guests and staff were given flower pins to wear and it made for a really fun splash of color...Althea the crafty bride she is made these for the guests and had them awaiting them as they arrived.

Dress- Balsie Birdwell

Makeup- Premiere Salon & Spa

Venue- Grand Holiday Ballroom

Photo Safari- Japanese Gardens & Olympia City Hall

Rings- Precious Metalsmith

Photography- Dinea de Photo

Andrea & Adam

Umbrellas Blazing & Temples Rising-

Andrea & Adam's Wedding

I have been behind on blog posts, because the new blog is in process and am looking forward to sharing it with you all soon.

Andrea & Adam were married Nov 10th 2009 at the breathtaking LDS Temple in Portland with a reception the next day in Olympia at the Heritage Room.

Since I am not Mormon, pictures were not allowed inside the Temple we did pictures outside. The Temple in Portland, OR is amazing!

Here is Andrea peeking out of the Temple doors, she was so excited to share the joy of being married with all of the people waiting.
& of course it was a joyful welcome to all.
It rained only after pictures on Tuesday...but the red umbrellas were a great accessory. Andrea gave each bridesmaid their own umbrella to keep, just in case. In fact right as me and the videographer got into the car, it poured buckets of rain. I guess Andrea & Adam were lucky!
Since many people could not attend the ceremony in Portland, the next day was their reception in Olympia, WA at the Heritage Room.

What an elegant reception it was, but my favorite part was doing the bridal party and family pictures outside by Capitol Lake. The autumn color, the stormy skies, who could ask for a more beautiful November wedding?

Sarah & Jay

                             Meet Sarah & Jay married 8.22.09

                                                   To see their slideshow click here 

The music is by the incredibly talented songstress Greta Jane who also sings amazing Jazz for weddings!

Sarah & Jay live in Germany, but their families live in the states, so instead of having everyone fly out to see them, they opted to have their wedding at her parents home in Eatonville, WA. 

She chose a great color combination, oranges, reds popped. Making it happy and bright. I loved the cake because it was so happy and the way it was displayed after it was cute made it another aspect of art.

They also had these really fun red fans at the sign in table, so we played with them...

Sarah & Jay, I really enjoyed photographing your wedding and hope you are having a great time in Germany. 

Vintage Wedding in Leavenworth

Meet Kimberly & Jonathan- Married 8-8-09 at Pine River Ranch in Leavenworth, WA

Click here to see their SLIDESHOW

I have been looking forward to Kimberly & Jonathan's wedding for months and finally last weekend it came. They got married at the Pine River Ranch in Leavenworth, WA and apparently their setup was one of the most elaborate and glamorous they have had. I totally would get married there, it is a beautiful all inclusive destination wedding location. This was such a fun wedding to photograph because the details were flawless and so well thought out. Kimberly had a wedding planner, Julia Hanson who executed things perfectly.

Here is a shot of the reception room, the loft of a barn, can you believe it? So pretty.

All the tables had different things that went with their theme, from lace and pearls, to vintage Hollywood style glasses and photos of their engagement session which her sister Heidi photographed wonderfully. This hat arrangement was one of my favorite ones, so simple and so classic.

 The bouquet was beautiful, elegant and surrounded by lace fabric and pearls. The fabric was from her grandmothers wedding veil from 1947 in honor of Kimberly's grandma who could not be there.  Her grandmother actually made it.

They had the most AMAZING cake made by Busy Bea's Cakes

It was two cake shaped suitcases on top of a vintage suitcase, with  pearls, and cameras, and according to all the guests tasted incredible. I love that it is totally out of the box.

                The cakes even had little keys that went inside them, absolutely exquisite!

                         The attention to detail with all aspects to the wedding was so on par.

In true Hollywood Glamour fashion, the ladies spent most of the afternoon in the bridal suite getting ready. Kimberly had long finger waves in her hair and her sister Heidi patiently made her hair flawless all the while smiling her incredible smile. I loved seeing how close the two of them are. What a gift.

What would Hollywood Glamour be without mirrors? And sultry looks in them.

And Gorgeous Veils...this is a picture of Kimberly and her sister in the mirror adjusting her veil

Kimberly's dad met her down the ramp to drive her in his 1979 Chevy truck to the ceremony for her grand entrance, both of them were overjoyed to see each other. I totally love seeing the moment between a father and daughter before going down the aisle. 

Kimberly is an incredible singer, check out her myspace page, so it seemed only fitting that she would sing a surprise song she for Jonathan before her dad walked her down the isle.

Vintage style disposable cameras were on all the tables for the reception and I just could not resist putting their rings in one. Their family has a number of photographers within it so it was totally fitting. 

The bridesmaids were in black, each with their own vintage flair and had gloves, hats, and flowers, not matching, but coordinating beautifully.

After they signed their certificate of Marriage at the altar, I caught this sweet moment of sheer comfort and happiness.

                    I love this shot of Kimberly & Jonathan starting their journey together.

Thank you both for having me capture your special day, it was amazing, and your families were so gracious and welcoming.