Alaina + Ian // Salish Lodge in Snoqualmie, WA

Relaxation, a retreat, and a celebration. Alaina and Ian were married with their parents as witnesses at Salish Lodge in Snoqualmie, WA. Everything about their wedding had an ease about it; when I arrived Alaina sat chatting with the moms while getting her makeup done while Ian was having lunch with the dads. They did not see each other before the ceremony, and when Ian saw his bride for the first time I had to hold back tears - his devotion to her was overwhelming in that moment.

The sun came out right as the ceremony started, each couple held hands unprompted, and the whole room beamed. After the officiant Annemarie Juhlian declared them husband and wife, we drove down to the bottom of Snoqualmie Falls and walked along the boardwalk to take photos along the river. Over dinner the families exchanged stories and laugher, and topped off the night with a tender first dance. One of my favorite little touches to the day was their Han Solo + Princess Leia Lego wedding cake toppers.

Congratulations again guys! Give Chubbs and Hammy (their two pups who had to stay home) a head pat from me.