Anna & Jeremy | Olympia, Washington Wedding

This, folks, is love. Anna & Jeremy met at college and had their first date over hot cocoa. Through 4 years of school, both near and far apart (as Jeremy is stationed in NY in the Army and Anna did some studying abroad in Namibia), these two found a way to make it work. I had the pleasure of photographing their gorgeous, sweet, barn wedding as well as assisting with the flowers (post to come later on that). They didn't see each other before the wedding and chose to exchange letters around a corner before the ceremony. So many sweet moments! It was cold & cloudy, then hot & sunny, then followed by a torrential downpour. Washington was just showing off it's bi-polar weather super powers for all of the guests. All in all, the farm was the perfect venue for this perfect couple.

I like to call Anna my "little sis" as I was her RA in college, which then lead to us becoming great friends. Jeremy displays his love for Anna in such a kind, respectful, loving way. He simply adores her and she has only the most uplifting things to say about him. They make a great couple as well as a great-looking couple! Congrats newlyweds! 

Here was their preview (a few different photos are shown) 

 

 I still have tons of photos to process, but here is a decent sampling from the mix. Hope you enjoyed them! 

PS- I forgot to mention my amazing assistants- Andrew and Catherine. They deserve a HUGE thank you as I simply couldn't have done it without them. What a blessing and joy it was to work with my husband and dear friend! We make a great team.

Anna & Jeremy | Wedding sneak peek

 It's been a busy weekend full of love, friendship, flowers, and photos! That's right, I photographed my first wedding. Though I was scared to death to take on such an important event, it was a blast! My partner in crime, Catherine, coordinated the day and was the florist. She is very talented and taught me so much as I was able to help with the flowers as well. I couldn't help but share a couple of photos from the first round of downloads. 

More about this lovely bride & groom will come with the actual wedding post, but let me tell you... I definitely love them and can't get over how perfect they are for each other. 

As for me, it's vacation week with my man, so I'm "off the grid" for a week (except for this post of course). Have a great week!

Awesome & Awkward Wednesday

 Awesome

• Playing "zombies" on the foggy beach with the cousins (Have you watched the Walking Dead? Gruesome, but great show... Hence where my current zombie fascination stems).
• This Zombie 5K run. You need motivation to run? How about zombies coming after you the whole time? Seriously, how much fun would this be? 
• Spending relaxing time at the beach with family all weekend with tons of delicious food
• Watching my mister enjoy himself without schoolwork and studying looming over his head. He's so happy...
• Long walks & good talks
• I've gone without my coffee treats for almost a week.... whhhhaaaattt?
• Morning yoga on the beach. SO relaxing

Awkward

• The teenage boy at the self-check-out stand having to get my attention to tell me: "ummm.... your.... uhh... (his face turns bright red).... umm... those..... (points)... Yeah, those are on my bagging... umm.. area... ". Translation: Your feminine products are on my bagging area. I chuckled the whole way out to my car. Hehe...
• Trying to eat lunch while the window washing man washes the windows right next to the kitchen... then moving to the bedroom to eat because it was just too weird
• The people that came out of their house to see why I was photographing something in their yard from my car... stopped in the middle of the road...  It was worth the weird looks
• Working on a different unit that I usually do and stumbling around to find equipment. "Hello, I'm Jenna and I'll be your awkward night nurse who appears like she doesn't know what she's doing. So nice to meet you."

Up! love

These two make me smile. They have so much love for each other and simply couldn't be more sweet and adorable. Plus- what Dad/Grandfather wouldn't want to wear a #1 Dad ribbon all day?

Meet my hubby's grandparents. I guess that would make them my Grandma/pa-in-law. Their friendship, marriage,  and kindness is such a beautiful example to all around them.

I truly believe that one of the most important parts of a relationship and marriage is being best friends. The "Up! kind of love" (from the movie Up!).

 I really want to watch this movie now. And the Notebook.... And every other sappy love movie in my repertoire...

Fog Man

We took a long walk on the beach and spotted this old man in the distance.

It was a foggy, warm, beautiful beach day. May not look beautiful or warm to you, but trust me when I say it was nice. I even got sun-burnt. Shocker. A family getaway to the coast is just what I needed. And, it's not over yet. Get ready for more (warmer looking) beach pictures over the next few days! Consider this your warning!

You take the cake

Always makes me laugh

Holding back happy tears

{Taken by Chris Hunt Photography)

 

From the long drives after church to the air-field to watch the planes (which I hated at the time), to the what-seemed-like-hours that you had me hold the flash light on whatever project you were working on, to the art/photography/painting lessons, to the beach walks, to the long talks, to the history lessons, and encouraging phone calls/emails/snail mail.... You take the cake for the best Dad ever. 

Love you Pops! So thankful to have you as my father. Happy Father's Day!