no one told me how emotional it would be to shoot my little brother’s wedding. i was not warned. i am a wedding photographer…this was just going to be business, it’s what i do!

yeah…..

i cried like a baby at their first look, because they decided to exchange their vows in private…so i heard every word, and i bawled.

i cried during their first dance. i cried during their vows. i cried during their ceremony. i cried during the father daughter dance. i cried during the mother son dance… i was literally dehydrated after their wedding due to the non-stop emotional crying.

i could write so much more about their day, but i will let the pictures speak for themselves.

i am now addicted to destination weddings…i cannot wait to shoot more!

matt & kelsie,

i love you guys so much. thank you for allowing me to capture your day, the way that i saw it…emotional, beautiful, and one of a kind.

-lauren

view their full gallery HERE

Vendors

Bride’s Dress Store: David’s Bridal (Hillsboro, Oregon)

Bridesmaid’s Dress Store: David’s Bridal (Hillsboro, Oregon)

Groom’s Attire: Military dress blues

Groomsmen’s Attire: Macy’s

Ceremony Venue: Cougar Rock Amphitheater (Mount Rainier)

Reception Venue: Eagleview Community Center (Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington)

Reception Coordinator: Rachel Tortorano & Cissy Tortorano (Groom’s family)

Florist: Kelli Tubbs

Bride’s Hair and Makeup

Bride’s Cake: Chips a’hoy ice cream cake (commissary, JBLM, WA.)

Groom’s Cake: Chips a’hoy ice cream cake (commissary JBLM, WA.)

Additional Honorable mentions: Cody Tubbs (Bride’s brother) handmade the wooden coasters and dessert stand for reception