Meeting that someone in this fast paced world is easily one of the most difficult tasks we face. It’s always heart warming to hear the stories of my couples and how they connect and find each other. Because every story begins differently, I believe this process of how we connect and fall in love is what makes our family history unique and innately interesting. Brian and Roberta managed to find each other in a sea of other potential matches, more than found each other… they managed to fall in love and have a beautiful baby.

They tied the knot at one of my favorite venues, Semiahmoo Resort, on a gorgeous summer day surrounded by their closest family and friends. Roberta is Canadian (have I mentioned lately that I LOVE Canadians?), so the blend of cultures and accents was sublime. Her lovely taste is translated seamlessly in the elegant summery decor, and the beautiful view of the water and Canada just across the way is the cherry on top.

Brian and Roberta,

Thank you for your ease and hospitality and welcoming me into your family for the day. I had a wonderful afternoon photographing you, your family and friends.

I wish you all the best in life and love.

Warmly,

Laura

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Recently I turned on the TV, attempting to find the news but settled on the View. Don’t ask me why, I really don’t like the show, but somehow I ended up there. The topic of discussion was about human attraction. What, why and how we find each other attractive. They had a guest on the show, who had just completed a study on the correlation of sweet dance moves to human attraction.

Are we as women, more attracted to the better dancer? Scientifically the answer is….. yes. Historically speaking, dance has been used since the beginning of time as a sales technique to the opposite sex. Whatever it is about dance, it appears to be instinctual. I won’t get into it, but I know first hand this is true. Billy and I fell in love at a dance party, he was trying to seduce me with the shopping cart.

Nathan and Delayna started out as friends at the same dance company. Aparently Nathan was instrumental in getting Delayna hired, as soon as he saw her he knew he wanted to know more about her. Fast forward several years they are both dance instructors and own a studio here in Everett, Premier Ballroom Dance. Partners in business, dance, love and now life, they’re beginning their journey together and I’m so happy for them.

They were married on a gorgeous December day at Semiahmoo Resort, in Blaine Washington. A small intimate group of family and friends gathered to witness their dedication to each other. The evening was filled with joy, laughter, dancing, and some of the most glorious food I’ve eaten to date.

Congratulations Nathan and Delayna!

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for inviting us into your day and allowing us to capture your love for each other.

xoxo,
Laura

Slightly obsessed with her Badgley Mischka shoes.

Nathan and Delayna chose to do a first look. I love when my couples choose the option of a first look because (especially in the winter) it gives us plently of daylight to get some amazing natural light portraits of the two of them together!

SWOON. Delayna, you are a stunner!

This shot is by my AH-mazing second shooter for the day, Mandie. She wows me… every time!

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Warren and Samantha had their first date on Valentine’s Day, by accident. Wrap your head around that one! FIRST DATE. When I heard that story I couldn’t stop laughing. Warren asked her out, she said yes, and neither of them put together that Friday, that day they were going out…. for the very first time…. was a lover’s holiday. No pressure there! They were also engaged on Valentine’s Day and now, what seems like a lifetime later, made their marriage vows at Semiahmoo Resort. On Valentine’s Day.

Warren and Samantha are two of the most genuine people I know. I feel so lucky to call them friends. I talked in depth last week on the blog about how important it is for you to have clear goals with your wedding photographer, and while I wasn’t their “official” photographer, I wanted to share with you some of the highlights I captured when I took over toward the end of the night.

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