Shy, first-look giggles - “You look just like Jackie O” - to rain clearing for portraits beneath a soft Seattle sky. A street-vogue procession across the rainbow crosswalk, traffic stopped, passersby shouting congratulations. And a colorful, joyful ceremony shaped by deep emotion and a crowd who knew how to show up for the quiet moments and the party that followed. 

Wedding detail of the bride and groom’s shoes beneath a flowing dress, highlighting personal style and playful color.
Emotional candid moment as the groom reacts with surprise and joy during a first look in a garden setting.
Bride and groom, arm in arm on a leafy garden path, relaxed and joyful after first look.
Outdoor bridal portrait of the bride smiling beneath a whimsical veil, photographed in soft natural light.
Wedding guest smiling in a tailored suit with colorful vest and tie, photographed outdoors during the celebration.
Bride and groom sharing a playful kiss outdoors, captured mid-lift in a joyful, candid wedding portrait.
Bride laughing with friends during an outdoor wedding portrait, joyful candid moment in a Seattle garden setting.
Bride walking upstairs in her wedding dress, veil and layered pink tulle catching the light in a quiet, anticipatory moment.
Black and white portrait of the bride dancing joyfully in her wedding dress beside a large window.
Wedding detail of the bride’s gloved hands holding a colorful bouquet, highlighting texture, florals, and personal style.
Bride and groom sharing a quiet, affectionate moment together by a window on their wedding day.
Bride and groom celebrating together on a rainbow crosswalk after their wedding, joyful and carefree city moment.
Bride walking through guests during the wedding ceremony, surrounded by loved ones in a candid, documentary moment.
Queer wedding ceremony as an officiant reads vows while the bride and groom laugh beneath a colorful backdrop.
Bride and groom sharing their first kiss during a joyful LGBTQ wedding ceremony in warm, vibrant light.
Overhead view of the bride and groom walking down the aisle as guests applaud during a joyful, inclusive wedding ceremony.
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Bride and groom laughing with a friend during a playful wedding portrait in front of a colorful ceremony backdrop.
Bride and groom posing with friends in a joyful, inclusive wedding party portrait during the celebration.
Playful wedding detail of colorful shoes and tights captured from above, highlighting personal style and celebration.
Bride and groom sitting together at their wedding reception, relaxed and smiling while sharing drinks at a wooden table.

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