Bre and Elliot shared a beautiful micro wedding with 30 of their closest loved ones! Located in a family member's backyard, so much attention went into creating a colorful garden backdrop for their ceremony. We started with a few getting ready photos followed by a first look, couple and group portraits, a ceremony, and what I call a "flipped reception." Bre and Elliot enjoyed a first dance and then cut their cake to begin their evening. I loved being a part of their day and creating albums for them and their parents to look back on for a lifetime!
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If you're looking for a Bellingham wedding venue that perfectly captures the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, this is it! Elisabeth and Edward married at Woodstock Farm, a primarily outdoor venue along Chuckanut Drive. They got ready at the house on-site with their closest friends, took portraits throughout the trees and small trails, and took advantage of the waterfront views as a backdrop for their ceremony. Their celebration was heartfelt and full of joy, and I had the best time catching all the candid moments they were so present for. These two are so loved, and it shows! Look closely and you'll find the bride's handmade pottery, including the table vases and the little stars that added so much magic to their arbor. Combined with flowers from my good friend Adina of Tangled Roots Floral, this wedding was a dream to be a part of!
Beaux and Ky shared a sunny March wedding at Bellingham's Lairmont Manor. After two postponements throughout the pandemic, it was such a joy to finally celebrate them! They chose a comic themed wedding with a bold color palette, handmade wooden and comic paper flowers, and a variety of personal touches like their custom Funko cake toppers. Ky surprised their grandpa with matching Marvel socks, and other family members joined in on the fun with special pins, suspenders, and bowties.
What a fun and colorful wedding! Hailey and Ross previously shared a small elopement but still wanted to celebrate with their friends and families. They gathered together at Van Wyck Farm in Bellingham, and every piece of their day felt relaxed and joyful. They greeted all of their guests for pre-ceremony cocktails, enjoyed an incredible appetizer bar from Black Sheep, and brought everyone onto the dance floor before dinner. Weddings contain so many optional elements, and I'm a big encourager that you can puzzle piece them together in whichever order feels best for you. Hailey's sister is a talented wedding planner from California, and she matched their upbeat wedding with a bright and juicy color palette! I can't wait for you all to see these...
Valerie & Tara booked me for their wedding years ago, and I've been looking forward to this ever since their engagement session! They chose to get married at Lairmont Manor on a fall afternoon, serving a spread of appetizers and desserts to their family and friends. They incorporated red elements throughout their celebration to honor Chinese traditions, such as the custom sash on Tara's dress. These two are clearly so happy together, and it was an absolute joy to be a part of their day!
The Farm at Van Wyck was the perfect Bellingham venue for Kate and Stephen's wedding! They wanted a rustic outdoor space to celebrate with a couple hundred of their favorite people, and the entire day was such a joy to be a part of. They chose bright summery florals and included personalized elements throughout the day like stickers, pint glasses, and an entire wall of photos. One of the pieces Kate and Stephen looked forward to most was the dance floor, and DJ Scoob once again got everyone on their feet! Sit back and scroll through my favorites from this August wedding...
Lyndsey and Robert married at Bellingham's Lairmont Manor on a beautiful day in April! We started their day with getting ready photos on-site, a first look full of happy tears, and wedding party portraits throughout the property. They shared a ceremony in front of the fountain with about 50 of their closest family and friends, followed by an indoor reception. After many years of photographing weddings at Lairmont Manor, it was my first time seeing the downstairs Billiards Room used for dancing! The dark room and low white ceilings were a perfect recipe for great dancing photos. Scroll through to see my favorites from their day!
Claire and Nate married on Lummi Island, a place that's been special to Claire's family throughout her life. When their original venue fell through, a friend opened their backyard as a place to celebrate. It was a bright, sunny day in July complete with blue skies and eagle sightings. Dried floral arrangements lined the tables and ceremony aisle, and the colors fit perfectly with their beach wedding. After two portrait sessions with Claire and Nate, it was such a joy to witness their big day. Scroll through to view some of my favorites!
1. Celebrate and enjoy this time together
Congrats!! The choice to get married is so exciting. Before jumping into wedding planning, take a week or two to celebrate together and focus on why you’ve chosen each other. Over the next few months of decisions, that “why” is what it all comes back to. Enjoy the moments when you personally get to share your news with close friends and family. It’s happening! I'm a big advocate for mixing up tradition and having fun with your wedding plans. Marla and Matt chose to have a brunch wedding at the Bellingham Ferry Terminal complete with a waffle bar, fruit, scones, quiche, bacon, and donuts. We started their day with a first look and portraits down the street at Marine Park, and we included their dog for a few special photos, too. It was a smoky August morning, and the pink tint from the sun tied in beautifully with Marla's blush dress from Belle Bridal. Scroll to see my favorites from this colorful, happy day!
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My name is Caylie and I'm a Bellingham and Mount Vernon, WA wedding and engagement photographer. I love what I do!
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