these two started their new chapter of their handmade life as husband and wife on a sunny sunday on the beach at golden gardens park in seattle. their reception followed at the bathouse nearby. i read a review online that said it is a unique venue and was particularly good for visionaries. i couldn't think of a more perfect pair to celebrate in this space. their wedding was thoughtful, genuine and creative. their artistic vision and authentic voice infused into every little detail and moment.
jennifer wove their colorful flowing huppa herself. their good friend
strummed guitar and sang as friends joined him in a happy chorus while
the two circled each other. loved ones took turns reading favorite
poems and words of affection and advice. david played his banjo and
serenaded jen. they promised to make lots of artful messes together and not to worry about a perfect tidy home, to always encourage each other in their creative exploration and play.
friends prepared scrumptious food, seasoned with love. david played with his band "awesome" during the cocktail hour ( i have never seen a smile so big). during the winter months, jennifer had sewn hundreds of colorful little birds which hung from the ceiling on driftwood mobiles. she started out sewing each one by hand, then david bought her a sewing machine for valentines day. the bird collection quickly grew. the extra birds spread out onto the tables as centerpieces. guests left with a bird (or two) in one hand and a love quote in the other.
the party ended with a
spontaneous dip in the puget sound as the sun went down. followed with lots of
giggles and shivers, and a few salty smooches.
Amazing photos, how did you get the aged look?
Posted by: Wedding Photographer Colchester | October 13, 2009 at 01:07 AM
This looks like such an amazing wedding, so much love, laughter and happiness which you have captured so beautifully.
Posted by: Always Andri | September 05, 2009 at 03:09 AM
everything you do looks magical and fun and sweet and real.
Posted by: jenberry | August 31, 2009 at 04:05 PM
The most wonderful wedding pictures I've ever seen!
Posted by: lina | August 31, 2009 at 09:52 AM
Dude. I've never seen a wedding so much seemingly laid back and grinning and all "hey, we're gonna throw a wedding today, and we're gonna Love the crap out of it!" I kinda got all weepy looking at these....
Posted by: fatalefemme | August 28, 2009 at 08:15 PM
Woah...totally magical. Incredible photos a gorgeous couple. But that dip in the water must have been FREEZING! I walk Golden Gardens nearly every night and never have the courage to put so much as a toe in. :)
Posted by: Angela | August 28, 2009 at 11:37 AM
i feel like i just attended their sweet wedding. beautiful storytelling...love every frame.
Posted by: jenny | August 27, 2009 at 02:13 PM
Yes Meg, I knew you would love it. And since Jen is a poet and writer I think it would be really nice to hear it all from her point of view.
Posted by: Heather | August 27, 2009 at 11:23 AM
Um, YEAH. I want them to write about all this magic for me. Sigh. AMAZING.
Posted by: Meg | August 27, 2009 at 11:19 AM
It seems as though you met you perfect match with this one. Such a beautiful wedding and photographs are amazing!
Posted by: Liz | August 27, 2009 at 10:27 AM
This is one of the most original and romantic weddings I have ever seen.. incredible. Makes me teary eyed.
Posted by: Amanda Mae | August 27, 2009 at 10:20 AM
Just WOW. I'm so moved by the stories these photos tell! The pure joy and celebration is apparent. Love!
Posted by: Trude | August 27, 2009 at 10:07 AM
They are magical photos. Looked like an awesome wedding!
Posted by: Steven Brooks | August 27, 2009 at 07:06 AM