Saboora and Shon: July 4, 2009

Saboora was born in California and is of Pakistani decent, while Shon was born in Texas and raised on the move with his carnie family. They met while living in Tennessee and decided to get married in Washington where Saboora's family live. The night before the wedding day was the traditional Mehndi Ceremony for the bride where she is greeted by family and friends who give her sweets and henna. The wedding ceremony was held at the University of Washington's Islamic House and reception was held at Lairmont Manor in Bellingham.

Flower jewelry made by the grooms family and given to the bride at the Mehndi.

Family and friends rub an oil into Shon's hair.

Saboora walks in to her Mehndi with her sister and friends.

Saboora's sister coerces her auntie to dance.

Shon's niece shows her henna at the reception.

Both families together.

Laura and Thoren: June 13, 2009

You know a wedding went well for you as a photographer when the grandparents hug you goodbye. Laura and Thoren and their family and friends made me feel like a part of the family at their wedding which was held at the beautiful wedding at The Willows on Lummi Island. The laid back feel of island life rubbed off on everyone who attended. The food, done by The Willows, and the dessert, done by Andi at Pure Bliss Desserts, were amazing! I highly recommend Pure Bliss Desserts for any occasion, not just weddings. Thanks to Laura and Thoren for not only a great day but for inviting me to their BBQ the following weekend!

 

Laura and Thoren just after their first look...

Thoren and his groomsmen's version of "Charlie's Angel's"...

Strawberry shortcake from Pure Bliss Desserts!

The rings on a chocolate torte from Pure Bliss Desserts...

Thoren's dad dances Laura's socks off...

Thoren's mom, back, shares a moment with Laura's mom...

Laura and Thoren: Engagement

Laura and Thoren are adorable. It was really fun seeing how they interact with each other during our engagement session near Boulevard Park. They are avid bicyclists so it made sense to include the mural on the interurban trail in some of the photos. I just photographed their wedding and will be posting the photos very soon!