Gretchen Fawn Photo - part of the Snoqualmie Moms Support Collective

There's so much to say and share when you are friends with the family's at the wedding. First, as always, let me express my gratitude to the Wargi's for allowing us to capture this special day of their first daughter to get married!! They have four girls and one on the way, another girl. Having three daughters ourselves, we are very excited. Kayla was so sweet when she asked if we would like to photograph the wedding and wanted us to be sure we wouldn't rather just BE at the wedding. We love photography, so we were delighted to both BE and photograph this once in a lifetime day! In fact it was extra special to be behind the scenes and see both of them getting ready for their special day. They choose a beautiful location at the Old Snoqualmie Winery. The weather was slightly overcast which was merciful because it would have been way too hot the whole time for them. The ceremony was so special and sweet. Pastor Walt Cesmat of Calvary Chapel North Bend attended the wedding...

We were privileged to photograph the wedding of David and Lashonda over the weekend. It was not looking good all week for their outdoor wedding at the Salish, but what do you know? Saturday was GORGEOUS! I even got hot! I wasn't even wearing my coat, I promise. This sweet couple and their small wedding were darling. The bride was full of personality and every time she talked her eyes lit up. She exclaimed her excitement many times over the few hours I was with her. She looked beautiful in her ivory dress with her hair pulled back. Her flower girls were also the cutest and had the most amazing hair do's. I will have to try those on my girls soon! I will not forget to mention the ring bearer. He was such a handsome little man! Their wonderful family joined them in blessing their special day and then after a short ceremony, all enjoyed a wonderful meal like only the Salish can provide. Enjoy these sneak peeks. Hopefully the sunshine will be back with us soon! Blessings, Gretchen

Ok, I admit it, we prayed all week that the Lord would hold back the rain! And he did!! We were able to get all the shots outdoors this morning for Shane and Charity's wedding. We took the pictures before the wedding. Because we were doing this, we made a special plan, we met at another house after Charity got her hair and nails done, took some beautiful portraits of her in her amazing gown and then Shane came by for the "first look". They are such a sweet pair! Then we headed down to the field near the church and shot about 100 images in about 30 minutes or less. Everyone was so beautiful! Enjoy these sneak peeks. Hot off the press. Blessings, Gretchen