We were lucky to get the last of the fall color with Shelby & Chris. We'd scouted Howard Amon Park in Richland, which seemed to hold the best colors on and off the trees. Shelby & Chris were great sports and were up for pretty much trying anything. Shelby had made lots of signs to use, which gave us flexibility and some fun shots! ...we told her we'd buy them from her when she's done! We're looking forward to shooting their wedding in Zillah next September!
Kalah & Levi | Engagement Photos | Secret Winery, Benton City, WA
Kalah & Levi met in the middle — between his work in Idaho and hers in Oregon, we're thankful they found the middle ground of the Tri-Cities. He's an electrical lineman, and he'd brought his tools — so naturally they made use of them! What a charming, unassuming couple. Just a minute with them and you can tell that they're well-suited together. We wish them well for their wedding in Boise next June!
Andrea & David | Wedding Photos | Terra Blanca Winery, Benton City, WA
We're always thrilled to shoot at Terra Blanca Winery, but Andrea & David made it special! They had such a relaxed atmosphere that everyone enjoyed the day thoroughly. Terra Blanca offers a multitude of photo opportunities in a small area (vines, wine barrels, grass fields, brick walkways, massive doors, etc), so we didn't feel it necessary to take them off site. Andrea & David are avid divers, so their tropical theme was especially fitting. The flowers were done by one of our favorites, Simplified Celebrations, who did a phenomenal job! (We didn't even know you could get some of those flowers in our neck of the woods.)
We're excited to share Andrea & David with you!
Heather & Ryan | Wedding Photos & Movie | Sleeping Lady Resort, Leavenworth
Heather & Ryan couldn't have picked a hotter day! It was over 100° in Leavenworth, so we limited our time outside and headed for shade whenever possible. The guests were even furnished deep-frozen washcloths for their short ceremony! Sleeping Lady Resort in Leavenworth, Washington provided an astounding backdrop for their day. Winds precluded us from using the helicopter on that day, so we went back on Sunday to get some much-desired establishing shots.
Heather & Ryan had an intimate wedding with family and friends, but that doesn't mean they didn't know how to party! They thoroughly enjoyed their day, and so did we!
Erin & John | Wedding Movie | Davenport Hotel
Erin & John chose a beautiful venue, the Davenport Hotel. It fit their personalities well — the seem to fit right in with the elegance. Both are musicians: Erin has a soaring voice and John plays some wicked-awesome piano. It was entertaining to see them provide a song at their own wedding. John even surprised Erin with a group song (from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, no less) — it was hilarious! We found an opportunity to really press our remote helicopter to the limit, flying over the Davenport Hotel to reveal beautiful Spokane, providing a solid establishing shot. What really made the movie, though, was Erin & John's fun attitude and the loving environment provided by their families!
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Allisyn & Cody's Wedding Movie | Highland Gardens
What a *fun* bridal party they had! They climbed trees, played volleyball (in suits!), and were super-happy throughout. Allisyn & Cody were relaxed, despite the 100° temperatures! Highland Gardens was a new venue for us; in fact we'd not shot in Deer Park before. The staff there were quite accommodating and pleasant to work with. Allisyn & Cody had an extremely short ceremony. We bet people were thankful since many were in the intense heat.
We found opportunities to use our helicopter for a few shots — check out the short version of their movie below!
Kristin & Grant Wedding Photos | Terra Blanca Winery
If you could define Kristin & Grant in one word, it would be Classy. Their small wedding at Terra Blanca was elegant without being overly-sophisticated. And her swanky flowers were completely original — we don't even know what they're called! We're always thankful for the views and options Terra Blanca provides, but we really lucked out on light in the evening. It wasn't an incredible sunset, but it was a lovely soft light.
We know Kristin & Grant will love their new life together!
Brooke & Matt's Wedding Movie & Photos | Kennewick First Methodist & Anthony's Banquet Center
Brooke & Matt had been dating for ages, but what makes them so compelling is that they act like they just started dating! They regularly make each other laugh! Yet it was clear from their sweet ceremony at Kennewick First Methodist that they're serious about their commitment to each other. They threw a delightful party at Anthony's Banquet Center — filled with sentimental speeches, loads of dancing, and evening lighting to die for. We took them out along the river near sunset to take advantage of the insane reds and purples in the clouds. Despite the menacing prospect of rain throughout the day, we ended up with lucky, perfect timing on everything!
We found a couple opportunities to get helicopter footage at their wedding. Check it out in the movie below!
Melissa & Kevin Wedding Photos | Stone Ridge Event Center
June in the Tri-Cities is supposed to be sunny, right? Rain threatened every moment of the ceremony! But a little drizzle didn't dampen Melissa & Kevin's spirits. Both the bride and groom appeared to enjoy every moment of their day. Better yet, their kids served as flower girl and ring bearer....both were ridiculously adorable and handled the commotion of a wedding day with aplomb. Despite the occasional rain (and the subsequent scrambles indoors at Stone Ridge Event Center), the day was thoroughly enjoyable. We're sure that Melissa & Kevin will continue as great parents and perfect partners for each other.
