We could not have asked for more perfect weather for an Engagement Shoot on Alki! It’s a big deal for the “SUN” to actually make an appearance here in Seattle this summer so we honestly lucked out. I had a fantastic time getting to know Amanda and Kevin more and I was so excited to meet their new family member “Winnie.” (Their darling and so well behaved dog.) I love when my couples want to use props… and they came well prepared along with their cute pooch. We had a great time walking around the waterfront of Alki and especially enjoyed the “natural lighting” when the sun went down. (Makes for great “lovey dovey” photos, which are my favorite of course!)
Now a little bit about the couple:
High school sweethearts, Kevin and Amanda met 14 years ago in French class in their hometown of Dublin, CA. Beginning with their first date nearly 12 years ago, the two have most enjoyed time spent together exploring slightly nerdy endeavors and quirky destinations. As teens, they spent weekends shouting “Huzzah!” at the Renaissance Festival while donning garb and swords, and now love to join friends at sci-fi and fantasy conventions, including getting gussied up in top-hats and bustles for SteamCon. With spare time on weekends, they made trips to Santa Cruz, CA to hunt down vinyl records to add to their respective collections of vintage rock, folk, and jazz. In the Pacific Northwest, they have enjoyed trips to Portland, regular strolls through Pike Place Market, and look forward to visiting Orcas Island and Port Townsend on their honeymoon. They share a passion for reading (comics and books), watching cult sci-fi and fantasy film and TV, playing board and card games, rockabilly, swing, and Celtic-punk music, and exploring the restaurants of Seattle.
Kevin and Amanda moved to Washington from California in 2005 for family and graduate school, joining both their sets of parents and much of Kevin’s family – originally from Washington State. They’ve recently settled in West Seattle and rescued a new family member, Winnie T. Dog, a 4-year old boxer-shar pei mix who’s quickly filled the role of a first-born daughter and “grand-doggy,” winning everyone’s hearts with her propeller-like tail and proclivity for cuddles.
The two will marry this August at Lairmont Manor in Bellingham, WA at an eclectic vintage-inspired wedding with DIY details including antique typewriters for guests to use to compose their notes to the couple, dahlias hand-picked by friends and family at Boxx Berry Farms and displayed in a collection of vintage ball jars, strawberry and raspberry jam favors canned by the bride and her mother-in-law to be, and invitations featuring original wood-cut art by one of Amanda’s bridesmaids.
And, their SNEAK PEEK SLIDESHOW:
Thank you again so much! You guys are just darling and I loved getting to know you more! Can’t wait for your big day at your gorgeous venue!
Cheers,
Rachelle
by Rachelle
Judy Selle - I may be a bit biased, being mother of the groom, but you did a wonderful job capturing this amazing couple..and my grand-doggie. I look forward to seeing you at the wedding. Sincerely, Judy