Ashley and I go way back. Way WAY back. She was my best best friend in high school. We spent many summer days driving between each others houses and too many summer nights awake with the giggles. Ashley also met Mike in high school. When she was in high school I should say…. ;-) ha! The dates are a little fuzzy because I’m not sure Ashley told anyone she was dating Mike until they had been seeing each other for a few years??

It was hard for me to believe that I was actually there photographing their wedding. Not the fact that they were getting married, mostly that so much time had past…. where did it go? Wasn’t it just yesterday that Ashley and I were just girls, rolling around town in the Rabbit with the windows down blasting tunes?  Now here we are, adults, women, and both of us getting married. I felt mortal. I felt time. I felt…. old? Ha!

I’m so happy for Ashley and Mike, as a witness to their relationship over the years, I’ll be the first to admit that I didn’t see it coming when they first met. Their love has evolved as they all do, into something much more, something incomparable. Ashley, I have never seen you more beautiful, more happy, more in love than this day. Mike, you are one lucky man, thank you for giving her that.

I LOVE you guys, thank you thank you for including me in your day.

xoxo,

Laura

Shot of the day… maybe lifetime ;-)

And because Lyons is a logging town in Oregon, I couldn’t wait to get them in front of this gorgeous texture.

More coming in Part 2!!

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Our very good friends, Justin and Melissa were married on the first TRUE summer Saturday in Oregon. They tied the knot at the Mission Mill Museum in Salem Oregon…. an awesome venue! It’s a historic woolen mill that’s been transformed into a gorgeous place for a wedding and reception.

I enjoyed being a guest at their wedding, but can’t help myself… I have to bring my camera. Especially when the bride is A. stunning, and B. stunning. Thanks for letting me steal you away for a few quick snaps you guys!

GORGEOUS LIGHT!

It was definitely not your typical Monday this week at Laura Marchbanks Photography. Two very unusual things happened. One, we had a wedding! YAY! Two, we had a wedding of a wedding photographer! Wow! Tiffany and Matt decided 30 days ago to get themselves hitched. In those 30 short days they managed to plan a very thought-out and meaningful ceremony for the two of them, their families, and their little one to come. The ceremony was held at the bride’s grandparent’s house, a place held close to the heart of Tiffany. She has so many childhood memories from this place. Walking through the hallways and standing in the rooms, I was brought right back to the sights and smells of my own grandparents home. The creaky floor boards, the warm light. The symbol of a family at it’s roots.

Tiffany and Matt are a very talented duo of photographers based out of Napa, we both went to Brooks, so when she called to inquire about her wedding we immediately hit it off. Borrowed from her own words, “it felt like talking to an old friend…” so true. I’m not going to lie though, the thought of shooting for another photographer is crazy intimidating. Tiffany’s natural glow and easy demeanor immediately put fear out of my mind, and it actually made posing and shooting a cinch.

The uber talented Jenny Bowker hard at work.

yummy light….

Stunning…. simply stunning…. gasp.

Tiffany and Matt had a webcam set up so their friends and family that couldn’t make it could watch the whole thing on livestream… SMART!

mmmm cake. i heart Trophy Cupcakes.

These vintage cameras were borrowed from Tiffany’s grandfathers personal equipment collection. Much loved, and the perfect accessory.

Their intimate dinner reception was held at Purple Cafe, in the new downtown Bellevue location. One of my favorite restaurants, and perfect for their wine loving taste. If only Tiffany could drink…. ;-)

I’d like to consider myself a Gnocchi connoisseur of sorts. This was pretty tasty if I do say so myself.

Congrats Tiffany and Matt on so many levels! I can’t wait to see adventures in your future!

Best wedding party EVAH.

Jay and Nicole’s Wedding Party from Laura Marchbanks on Vimeo.

Best Mexican food I’ve ever had…. no joke.

WAHOOOO!

Jay and Nicole’s Venue from Laura Marchbanks on Vimeo.