I spend a lot of time working on my images.
I let my mind wander while I edit.
And I take note of how I feel while I assemble every blog.
In all of this time, wandering, and note taking there's one thing in particular that stands out about this wedding—

She invited me in right away.

Can I just use this space as a place to spread out a few random thank yous?
No one stopping me?
Great.

Thoughts running through my head as I'm about to publish:

Is this my best wedding? Seems I've wondered that multiple times this year.

You thought Minnesota nice was a thing? Sure, I suppose. But after this bash in the Evergreen State, I'm gonna say that Washington nice is the new step up. 

Ever wonder what it might look like if I got married?
You can start here with Holly and Anton's vow renewal.

You know how you’ve been asked which of the 5 senses you’d have to give up if you had to pick? And how you waffle between taste and smell, but sight is usually the last to ever be considered? There’s a reason why, and I can’t help but think that THIS post demonstrates things beautifully. (And also how damn important documenting these days are.)

If you're looking for bright pops of color, happy people, and twinkly lights, you've come to the right place.

I'm always amazed when I arrive with my black rolley bag on a wedding day.
Without fail, I'm taken aback by the ability of my brides and grooms to bring to life a vision they've been nurturing for months—years even. 

You've been looking forward to these photos for weeks.
I'd been looking forward to this wedding for several long months + one even longer year.
(I know you feel me, R+D.)
And over the course of that time, I'd been turning around some very important questions in my brain since Rachel and Dalton booked me for their destination wedding to New Orleans.

Because I promised the bride I'd post the first look next.
But it can't be distilled down to one image.
Enter: the pretty snippet edition of Dalton and Rachel's glorious weddin' day this last weekend.
Tadaaaaa!

Sit tight—it only gets better from here.

I love wedding enquiries that start off with something à la "we don't know when and we don't know where"...