Heather was working a summer job at Ranch & Home in Kennewick, Wash. when another employee came over to gossip about the cute boy looking for boots in the shoe section. She talked a reluctant Heather into going over to help him out. Sure enough, she found him the right pair of boots, and Marcus, well, he found himself smitten.

He didn’t say anything to her, though. Instead he went home and told his brother all about it. In response, his brother took him by the arm and promptly marched him back to the store to ask her out. The rest, as they say, is history. They were married on a lovely summer day at Bella Fiori Gardens in Kennewick, Wash.

City: Kennewick, WA

Wedding Venue: Bella Fiori Gardens

Wedding Coordinator: Cinda Guenther

Flowers: Lucky Flowers

Cake: Frost Me Sweet Bakery & Bistro

Catering: Famous Dave’s

DJ: Sight and Sound Services

Dress: Allure Bridals, Purple Parasol

Hair: Euphoria Salon & Spa

Thank you Britney and Patrick for choosing me to document your special day. Your wedding was as lovely as the smiles and the vows you shared when you said your I-dos.

After formal portraits are done there’s sometimes a little down time before the guests start arriving. Where do you suppose the groomsmen stopped for lunch?

And more waiting…….

And then it’s time for the big moment! I love how long her train is.

Britney’s laughing here because she accidentally threw the bouquet into the gift table, hehehe.

City: Othello, WA

Venue: Othello Church of the Nazarene

Flowers:  Hats & Roses

Moses Lake, Wash. Wedding vendors involved:

Hidden Meadow, owner Shannon Hitz

Teresa Tyler, Wedding coordinator

Carol’s Hair Carolina’s, hair, (509) 765-1480

Florist in the Garden, Flowers

Mary’s Special Cakes, cake

Smoke House Grill, caterer, (509) 750-0122

DJ MTZ, Steve Martinez

I just loved the light on her face here as they buttoned her dress.

The bridge at Hidden Meadow is the perfect place to steal a kiss!

A beautiful family and a beautiful bride!

Eric’s one request was a “Reservoir Dogs” type photo with the men in the bridal party. What do you think Mr. Tarantino about Moses Lake for your next movie?

Carla sneeks a peak at the crowd gathering.

The light during their ceremony was such a beautiful amber color.

I love this tree they were married in front of. It’s like the bottom of a heart.

This cake was gorgeous and the decorations devine!

May this be the first of many more dances as you start your new life together.

Tri-City, Wash. Wedding venders involved:

Central United Protestant Church Sharyn Withers as officiate

Rebecca’s Galleria Salon hair by Cassandra Rae Harris

Beeman’s rings

Castle Catering

Bridal Exclusives gown

Desserts By Kelly cake

Arlene’s Flowers florist

I love everything about this photo: the gorgeous couple, the colors, the perfect light, and of course the beautiful blue 58’ Chevy truck.

The beading and lace on Kristina’s gown and veil were gorgeous. I love how the veil frames her mother as she helps tie the bow on the dress.

Doesn’t she make a lovely bride? This is just before the ceremony.

Jason’s ring was hand embellished by Beeman’s in Yakima. Don’t the two of them sparkle nicely on the hood of the pickup truck?

Hand in hand together forever. Congratulations Kristina and Jason!

Meet Kristina and Jason. This lovely Zillah, Wash., couple was up for a road trip to the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge to photograph their engagement session. I was a little nervous when it started sprinkling in the morning. I was in luck, though. By late afternoon the storm clouds and the sun low in the sky emerged into light so sublime you could eat it with a spoon.

Check out the photo on the cliff. I was half kidding when I said get as close to the edge as possible. I should have known this adventuresome couple wasn’t afraid to climb out there. The photos turned out amazing! I can’t wait to photograph their wedding in a few short weeks.