Chrissy and Robert had their wedding at the Memories at Sunset Event Center in Richland. Chrissy loves candles and had them everywhere — it really added to the ambiance of the wedding! Even guests held candles during the ceremony. Chrissy and Robert chose music from various movies to walk into, even though Chrissy says the movie theme wasn't intentional. :) During the recessional they played a Storybook Love from the Princess Bride — it fit so well that we included it in their movie. The staff of Memories at Sunset prepared for the reception while the guests enjoyed the sunset on the patio while eating appetizers. And what a great sunset it was! With the textured clouds scattered throughout, we were able to get some beautiful shots. Speeches ranged from sincere and sentimental to fun and maybe a little (or a lot) embarrassing. :) Given the conservative crowd, it was great to see everyone get out on the dance floor. Chrissy and Robert had an awesome day and we were glad we could be a part of it. It was one of the most romantic weddings we've seen.
Lauren & Rusty | Richland Wedding | Richland Lutheran Church & Stone Ridge
This September wedding was awesome because the couple was so fun! The ceremony was at Richland Lutheran Church and the reception was at Stone Ridge Event Center. We never realized how beautiful that church was on the inside, it had some beautiful stained glass windows we had fun with. Stoneridge was a great place for photos as well, especially in the small vineyard just before sunset. These two were one of the happiest couples all day long, which is so much fun for us!
Jeannie & Eli | Richland Wedding | Anthony's
Jeannie & Eli were married at Anthony's Banquet & Event Center last September. The staff there at Anthony's is always great to work with. We love being able to take photos along the river path behind the event center. We played with a new piece of art next door — we had the wedding party on, in it, and around it. The weather wasn't as great as it could have been, but thankfully everything was indoors and able to stay dry until it cleared up during the reception. They had a lot of unique touches; we loved the hairpieces that the girls wore and the colors of the unity sand! But the make-you-cry moment when the bride's daughter walked her down the aisle!
Julie & Paul | Benton City Engagement | Vineyards
We took Julie and Paul to one of our favorite (secret!) wineries in Benton City. Julie was wearing dress that looked similar to Sari, it was beautiful. Not to be out done, Paul was dressed in a handsome suit. Together they looked great! We took advantage of several different locations around the winery like the vineyards, a pond, and the beautiful winery itself. Near the end of the shoot, the sun began to set and we were able to get some amazing shots as the sun lit them from behind. They are a happy couple and we were grateful we could capture them!
Elizabeth & Cirenio | Kennewick Wedding | Bella Fiori
Elizabeth & Cirenio got married at a hidden gem of a venue — Bella Fiori Gardens in Kennewick. Hidden away out towards Finley, WA it has a lot of tall arbors which gives it a secluded and peaceful feel. There are many other really amazing features like a gazebo, fountains, and archways. All of the girls also carried parasols! (More weddings should include parasols.) Her shoes were memorable — amazing bright blue shoes; they added a fun note to her elegant dress and LONG train. They were an incredibly cute couple and it was a beautiful wedding!
Melissa & Joe | Pasco Wedding | Stone Ridge Event Center
August is a warm time to get married in the Tri-Cities! Melissa and Joe got married on a sunny day at the Stone Ridge Event Center in Pasco. This is an amazing facility hidden away next to the TRAC. It was our first time shooting a wedding there — we loved it. They have a large gazebo with rows of vines behind it. the bridal party stands underneath, ideal for photos of large groups. We were happy to do both photography and cinematography for them. As it gets toward late afternoon and evening, the venue becomes magical — lots of soft lights to provide ambiance. Guests can visit at the tables scattered throughout the lawn or dance under the gazebo. Melissa and Joe had Platinum Entertainment as their DJ, who always does an outstanding job.
A baseball game was wrapping up at the TRAC just about the same time that the wedding ended, so we stuck around and got a few shots of the fireworks going off — what a way to end the night!
Kim & Aaron | Kennewick Wedding | Canyon Lakes & Howard Amon Park
We started our hot July day with Kim and Aaron at the Canyon Lakes Golf Course. They had their first look by the pond under an etherial willow tree. The golf course made for an exquisite backdrop for both photos and video. The heat was so intense that we kept the bride and groom in the shade and drinking water as much as possible — we didn't want them passing out! The ceremony was held around a beautiful gazebo that sits next to a pond. It looked fantastic! Kim and her bridesmaids had decorated it early in the day. It was so hot during the ceremony that we had to worry about the cameras overheating — something we had never seen before. But Kim and Aaron, the guests, and our cameras made it through the entire ceremony. The reception was in the club house, which has an amazing view overlooking the golf course. After the reception, Kim and Aaron jumped in their vintage limo, "Miss Daisy", a 1938 Pontiac from Four Star Limos. We followed them to Howard Amon Park in Richland where we took a few more photos around sunset — what a great way to end such a beautiful day. (If you watch closely you'll notice one of the resident squirrels running across the screen in the movie trailer.)
Jamie & Justin | Richland Wedding | Anthony's & Tagaris
This was another great wedding at Anthony's Banquet and Event Center. Jamie and Justin got married in mid-July, on another warm day in the Tri-Cities. Jamie and her bridesmaids all got ready together at Illusions Salon in Pasco, a bunch of gorgeous girls! Jamie had an adorable mermaid style dress! They shared their first look near a gazebo along the river and then took photos around Richland and Tagaris Winery. We had planned to shoot at Howard Amon Park in, but it was jam-packed so we scrambled. We called Tagaris Winery — they graciously let us take photos. We were thankful, and they turned out to be some of our favorite shots!
The flowers were all gorgeous red roses, and even though Jamie looks little she must have serious muscles to carry around that bouquet — it was much heavier than it looked! They had a really impressive cake by Frost Me Sweet, we really enjoyed watching them put it together. After the ceremony, the bridesmaids did some fun shots with us — it was the first time we saw a pyramid or the bride being held up by the bridesmaids! Just before sunset we pulled the couple out for a few more photos on the path along the river, an amazing time of night for photos and a beautiful sunset.
Blaise & Dustin | Austin Wedding | The Inn at Wild Rose Hall
It was a thrill to shoot this simple, relaxed wedding. Why? It was the 4th of July and we flew to Austin, Texas! It was holy-moly-hot outside, but what a wedding! The couple got ready and took photos in an amazing house rented for the families to stay in. The venue was incredibly beautiful as well — they timed it so that we could take photos just a little before sunset and they turned out amazing. One of our favorite quotes during the day was made by the bride, "I'm in a tree!" It was a beautiful ceremony performed by one of the groom's college roommates, and both the father and sister of the bride sang (wow, talent!). It was perhaps the best ambiance we've ever seen — they'd hung lanterns and Christmas lights all over. As the sun set, the lights made all the difference. And what a gorgeous couple! They enjoyed every minute, and it was our pleasure to capture it.
Cassie & Alex | Pasco Wedding | Columbia Park & TRAC Center
Cassie and Alex's wedding was a sweet, memorable day. We were so glad that the bride and groom traveled with us to Columbia Park for their first look and photos. The park is a beautiful place in the summer with lots of shade, a good thing on a hot day like that! Their ceremony was at the TRAC in Pasco — who knew the TRAC could look so good? The reception next door at the Holiday Inn Express has a great ballroom, a perfect place for a reception. We loved their flowers done by Simplified Celebrations. We've seen their work at many weddings this year and they are always unique and beautiful! Everyone had a great time at the reception; the groom's side had probably the biggest dancing bunch we've seen! This made for a lot of fun footage for us!