Modern Photographers » Seattle wedding photography http://www.modernphotographers.net One Blog - Thousands of Stunning Images Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:40:42 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Olita & Steve http://www.sarahrhoads.com/blog/2011/10/olita_steve_1.html http://www.sarahrhoads.com/blog/2011/10/olita_steve_1.html#comments Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:59:26 +0000 sarahrhoads http://www.sarahrhoads.com/blog/2011/10/olita_steve_1.html Olita & Steve would be best named if we called them America's Sweethearts. Honest to goodness, these two are about as sweet, thoughtful & genuine as they come. When I think of these two as a color I would pin them as bright, cheery yellows. So when we arrived on their wedding day and saw that yummy color spattered about, it fit them perfectly. Their wedding was a true reflection of them from head to toe. These two got married outdoors at the lovely Kubota Gardens and had their reception following at 415 Westlake. They really made their day their own in every way shape and form and we had an absolute blast! 

In other news, we are loving fall here in Seattle. We've been drinking way too much apple cider and I've been burning pumpkin spice candles like they are going out of style. I just can't help myself with those things. Every year, without fail, the second it feels the slightest bit like fall, the pumpkin candles come out and it's like my crack. I think I go through withdrawals at the end of pumpkin spice candle burning season... it's a sad, sad time. So I am enjoying this perfect fall season while I can and taking it all in pumpkin spice candles and all.



]]> Olita & Steve would be best named if we called them America's Sweethearts. Honest to goodness, these two are about as sweet, thoughtful & genuine as they come. When I think of these two as a color I would pin them as bright, cheery yellows. So when we arrived on their wedding day and saw that yummy color spattered about, it fit them perfectly. Their wedding was a true reflection of them from head to toe. These two got married outdoors at the lovely Kubota Gardens and had their reception following at 415 Westlake. They really made their day their own in every way shape and form and we had an absolute blast! 

In other news, we are loving fall here in Seattle. We've been drinking way too much apple cider and I've been burning pumpkin spice candles like they are going out of style. I just can't help myself with those things. Every year, without fail, the second it feels the slightest bit like fall, the pumpkin candles come out and it's like my crack. I think I go through withdrawals at the end of pumpkin spice candle burning season... it's a sad, sad time. So I am enjoying this perfect fall season while I can and taking it all in pumpkin spice candles and all.



]]> http://www.sarahrhoads.com/blog/2011/10/olita_steve_1.html/feed/ 0 Heather & Mitch http://www.sarahrhoads.com/blog/2011/01/heather_mitch_1.html http://www.sarahrhoads.com/blog/2011/01/heather_mitch_1.html#comments Thu, 13 Jan 2011 20:07:24 +0000 sarahrhoads http://www.sarahrhoads.com/blog/2011/01/heather_mitch_1.html Heather & Mitch are America's Sweethearts :) They have hearts of gold. They are gracious, kind and love life and people and appreciate a good dose of sarcasm which I love. Chris and I felt so honored to be a part of their December wedding. It was our last wedding of the year and was such a great way to end the year! These two have become friends to us through this whole process and we just adore them. 

Although the sun was out for their wedding day, the winter greeted us with all it's blustery cold, so Heather rocked her grandmother's fur coat and Mitch wore an awesome tailored suit that made him look like James Bond ;) These two looked like they stepped off a movie set. Totally gorgeous with a little old school charm. 

Chris and I felt so honored to be a part of this celebration with two lovely people we now call friends. Enjoy the beautiful and charming, Heather & Mitch!

Makeup/Hair: Chelsey Duff
Venue: Sodo Park
Catering: Herban Feast

]]> Heather & Mitch are America's Sweethearts :) They have hearts of gold. They are gracious, kind and love life and people and appreciate a good dose of sarcasm which I love. Chris and I felt so honored to be a part of their December wedding. It was our last wedding of the year and was such a great way to end the year! These two have become friends to us through this whole process and we just adore them. 

Although the sun was out for their wedding day, the winter greeted us with all it's blustery cold, so Heather rocked her grandmother's fur coat and Mitch wore an awesome tailored suit that made him look like James Bond ;) These two looked like they stepped off a movie set. Totally gorgeous with a little old school charm. 

Chris and I felt so honored to be a part of this celebration with two lovely people we now call friends. Enjoy the beautiful and charming, Heather & Mitch!

Makeup/Hair: Chelsey Duff
Venue: Sodo Park
Catering: Herban Feast

]]> http://www.sarahrhoads.com/blog/2011/01/heather_mitch_1.html/feed/ 0 Kate & Nick http://www.sarahrhoads.com/blog/2010/12/kate-nick-1.html http://www.sarahrhoads.com/blog/2010/12/kate-nick-1.html#comments Wed, 08 Dec 2010 16:50:09 +0000 sarahrhoads http://www.sarahrhoads.com/blog/2010/12/kate-nick-1.html There are just not enough nice words in the dictionary to describe the wonderfulness that is Kate & Nick. These two are about as good as it gets; they are salt of the earth people who are generous, kind hearted, humble, funny, quirky, creative, spirited and madly in love. It's been so fun to get to know these two love birds... we have made two really amazing friends through this whole process and feel so grateful to have been able to tell their story.

Nick is the bass player in Death Cab for Cutie & Kate is a designer extraordinaire. It's just too much talent for one little couple!! Their wedding was a true reflection of all of the abundant creativity each of them posses! Bella Signature Design  incorporated some super quirky and fun succulents into the day's decor, and Kate (the bride) set the tone for the entire event with her fantastic wedding invite designs incorporating a heart and anchor. These two also had us do a Smilebooth for them that was so totally fun. There was just so much about this day that made you see life through the eyes of Kate & Nick. It was full of playful whimsy, imagination and quirk.

One of my favorite moments at this wedding was right after Kate & Nick's ceremony. They stepped into a little corridor, the only sound was the rain was hitting the window. It was a dark room but there was just the most beautiful light outlining the two of them sharing a perfect moment. They were both overwhelmed with emotion and they just leaned their foreheads together embracing the weight of what just took place. It was simply beautiful and precious. simply honest. I felt overwhelmingly happy. It's so apparent these two have found the perfect person in the world for them....like two puzzle pieces.... and for that I have to smile real big... like one with all of my teeth showing  :) 

Kate & Nick's fabulous team:
Photography by: Sarah & Chris Rhoads
Venue: Sodo Park
Event Design/Florals: Bella Signature Design
Hair/Makeup: Tiffany Lowry
Catering: Herban Feast
Invitation Design: Kate Harmer of Croak & Hum (the bride)
Letterpress: Spoon & Sailor
Kate's Dress: Vera Wang
Kate's Veil: Twigs & Honey
For more details of the event you can check out the feature on Style me Pretty! 


]]> There are just not enough nice words in the dictionary to describe the wonderfulness that is Kate & Nick. These two are about as good as it gets; they are salt of the earth people who are generous, kind hearted, humble, funny, quirky, creative, spirited and madly in love. It's been so fun to get to know these two love birds... we have made two really amazing friends through this whole process and feel so grateful to have been able to tell their story.

Nick is the bass player in Death Cab for Cutie & Kate is a designer extraordinaire. It's just too much talent for one little couple!! Their wedding was a true reflection of all of the abundant creativity each of them posses! Bella Signature Design  incorporated some super quirky and fun succulents into the day's decor, and Kate (the bride) set the tone for the entire event with her fantastic wedding invite designs incorporating a heart and anchor. These two also had us do a Smilebooth for them that was so totally fun. There was just so much about this day that made you see life through the eyes of Kate & Nick. It was full of playful whimsy, imagination and quirk.

One of my favorite moments at this wedding was right after Kate & Nick's ceremony. They stepped into a little corridor, the only sound was the rain was hitting the window. It was a dark room but there was just the most beautiful light outlining the two of them sharing a perfect moment. They were both overwhelmed with emotion and they just leaned their foreheads together embracing the weight of what just took place. It was simply beautiful and precious. simply honest. I felt overwhelmingly happy. It's so apparent these two have found the perfect person in the world for them....like two puzzle pieces.... and for that I have to smile real big... like one with all of my teeth showing  :) 

Kate & Nick's fabulous team:
Photography by: Sarah & Chris Rhoads
Venue: Sodo Park
Event Design/Florals: Bella Signature Design
Hair/Makeup: Tiffany Lowry
Catering: Herban Feast
Invitation Design: Kate Harmer of Croak & Hum (the bride)
Letterpress: Spoon & Sailor
Kate's Dress: Vera Wang
Kate's Veil: Twigs & Honey
For more details of the event you can check out the feature on Style me Pretty! 


]]> http://www.sarahrhoads.com/blog/2010/12/kate-nick-1.html/feed/ 0 Kate & Nick http://www.sarahrhoads.com/blog/2010/12/kate_nick_1.html http://www.sarahrhoads.com/blog/2010/12/kate_nick_1.html#comments Wed, 08 Dec 2010 16:50:09 +0000 sarahrhoads http://www.sarahrhoads.com/blog/2010/12/kate_nick_1.html There are just not enough nice words in the dictionary to describe the wonderfulness that is Kate & Nick. These two are about as good as it gets; they are salt of the earth people who are generous, kind hearted, humble, funny, quirky, creative, spirited and madly in love. It's been so fun to get to know these two love birds... we have made two really amazing friends through this whole process and feel so grateful to have been able to tell their story.

Nick is the bass player in Death Cab for Cutie & Kate is a designer extraordinaire. It's just too much talent for one little couple!! Their wedding was a true reflection of all of the abundant creativity each of them posses! Bella Signature Design  incorporated some super quirky and fun succulents into the day's decor, and Kate (the bride) set the tone for the entire event with her fantastic wedding invite designs incorporating a heart and anchor. These two also had us do a Smilebooth for them that was so totally fun. There was just so much about this day that made you see life through the eyes of Kate & Nick. It was full of playful whimsy, imagination and quirk.

One of my favorite moments at this wedding was right after Kate & Nick's ceremony. They stepped into a little corridor, the only sound was the rain was hitting the window. It was a dark room but there was just the most beautiful light outlining the two of them sharing a perfect moment. They were both overwhelmed with emotion and they just leaned their foreheads together embracing the weight of what just took place. It was simply beautiful and precious. simply honest. I felt overwhelmingly happy. It's so apparent these two have found the perfect person in the world for them....like two puzzle pieces.... and for that I have to smile real big... like one with all of my teeth showing  :) 

Kate & Nick's fabulous team:
Photography by: Sarah & Chris Rhoads
Venue: Sodo Park
Event Design/Florals: Bella Signature Design
Hair/Makeup: Tiffany Lowry
Catering: Herban Feast
Invitation Design: Kate Harmer of Croak & Hum (the bride)
Letterpress: Spoon & Sailor
Kate's Dress: Vera Wang
Kate's Veil: Twigs & Honey
For more details of the event you can check out the feature on Style me Pretty! 


]]> There are just not enough nice words in the dictionary to describe the wonderfulness that is Kate & Nick. These two are about as good as it gets; they are salt of the earth people who are generous, kind hearted, humble, funny, quirky, creative, spirited and madly in love. It's been so fun to get to know these two love birds... we have made two really amazing friends through this whole process and feel so grateful to have been able to tell their story.

Nick is the bass player in Death Cab for Cutie & Kate is a designer extraordinaire. It's just too much talent for one little couple!! Their wedding was a true reflection of all of the abundant creativity each of them posses! Bella Signature Design  incorporated some super quirky and fun succulents into the day's decor, and Kate (the bride) set the tone for the entire event with her fantastic wedding invite designs incorporating a heart and anchor. These two also had us do a Smilebooth for them that was so totally fun. There was just so much about this day that made you see life through the eyes of Kate & Nick. It was full of playful whimsy, imagination and quirk.

One of my favorite moments at this wedding was right after Kate & Nick's ceremony. They stepped into a little corridor, the only sound was the rain was hitting the window. It was a dark room but there was just the most beautiful light outlining the two of them sharing a perfect moment. They were both overwhelmed with emotion and they just leaned their foreheads together embracing the weight of what just took place. It was simply beautiful and precious. simply honest. I felt overwhelmingly happy. It's so apparent these two have found the perfect person in the world for them....like two puzzle pieces.... and for that I have to smile real big... like one with all of my teeth showing  :) 

Kate & Nick's fabulous team:
Photography by: Sarah & Chris Rhoads
Venue: Sodo Park
Event Design/Florals: Bella Signature Design
Hair/Makeup: Tiffany Lowry
Catering: Herban Feast
Invitation Design: Kate Harmer of Croak & Hum (the bride)
Letterpress: Spoon & Sailor
Kate's Dress: Vera Wang
Kate's Veil: Twigs & Honey
For more details of the event you can check out the feature on Style me Pretty! 


]]> http://www.sarahrhoads.com/blog/2010/12/kate_nick_1.html/feed/ 0 Jen & Matt http://www.sarahrhoads.com/blog/2010/10/jen-matt.html http://www.sarahrhoads.com/blog/2010/10/jen-matt.html#comments Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:28:55 +0000 sarahrhoads http://www.sarahrhoads.com/blog/2010/10/jen-matt.html Jen & Matt were inspired by the fabulous era of the 1920's for their fun Seattle wedding! It is always refreshing to see people do something a little different. I was so in love with the flapper girl dresses for the bridesmaids, the bold red lips and romantic hair styling of that era. 

Jen was a breathtaking bride, Matt's face when he saw her for the first time was absolutely priceless, he gasped as he turned around to see her. I feel so fortunate that I get to share in these moments with people, to be right there as they experience and encounter love on such an incredible level. It never gets old. 

I think one of my favorite parts about this day were all of the fantastic little details from the era, the headpieces for each of the bridesmaids, the jewelry, the charm of it all was so much fun. It's all the little things that come together to make something what it is. Jen said she ordered most of her pieces of Etsy, a site that could easily empty my pocketbook in a mere hour if I let it. It is so loaded with goodness I am weak in it's presence :) 

Today we are heading to Chicago. I am going to be checking something off of my "bucket list" tomorrow morning... one of our fantastic clients and friends who works at Oprah snagged us some golden tickets to one of her last shows. So Chris and I will be at a live taping come tomorrow morning! I'm hoping it is her "favorite things" show, fingers crossed! haha. Have a very happy Wednesday guys!
Photographers: Sarah & Chris Rhoads


]]> Jen & Matt were inspired by the fabulous era of the 1920's for their fun Seattle wedding! It is always refreshing to see people do something a little different. I was so in love with the flapper girl dresses for the bridesmaids, the bold red lips and romantic hair styling of that era. 

Jen was a breathtaking bride, Matt's face when he saw her for the first time was absolutely priceless, he gasped as he turned around to see her. I feel so fortunate that I get to share in these moments with people, to be right there as they experience and encounter love on such an incredible level. It never gets old. 

I think one of my favorite parts about this day were all of the fantastic little details from the era, the headpieces for each of the bridesmaids, the jewelry, the charm of it all was so much fun. It's all the little things that come together to make something what it is. Jen said she ordered most of her pieces of Etsy, a site that could easily empty my pocketbook in a mere hour if I let it. It is so loaded with goodness I am weak in it's presence :) 

Today we are heading to Chicago. I am going to be checking something off of my "bucket list" tomorrow morning... one of our fantastic clients and friends who works at Oprah snagged us some golden tickets to one of her last shows. So Chris and I will be at a live taping come tomorrow morning! I'm hoping it is her "favorite things" show, fingers crossed! haha. Have a very happy Wednesday guys!
Photographers: Sarah & Chris Rhoads


]]> http://www.sarahrhoads.com/blog/2010/10/jen-matt.html/feed/ 0 Alex & Doug http://www.sarahrhoads.com/blog/2010/08/alex-doug-1.html http://www.sarahrhoads.com/blog/2010/08/alex-doug-1.html#comments Mon, 16 Aug 2010 21:33:42 +0000 sarahrhoads http://www.sarahrhoads.com/blog/2010/08/alex-doug-1.html Alex & Doug are candy to the eyes and they are sweet as pie :) 
Chris and I had a blast shooting their wedding.  We fell in love with their friends and family who made us both feel like we had been a part of the "family" for a lifetime. My favorite quality about Doug and Alex is that they don't take life too seriously. They know how to kick back and enjoy the ride. These two are "granola's" ;) through and through and love being outdoors, traveling and embracing adventure. After all, adventure is what this life is all about, and Alex and Doug seek it out in their lives. I love that.

These two had an outdoor ceremony on a perfect Seattle day. The trees hugged around us and we could feel the warmth of the sun on our backs. It was casual but thoughtful and people laughed easily.... that is my kind of day. Alex & Doug had a great crew on board to help them make their day amazing. You can check them out below. Enjoy! 

Coodination: Merry Beth Turpin

]]> Alex & Doug are candy to the eyes and they are sweet as pie :) 
Chris and I had a blast shooting their wedding.  We fell in love with their friends and family who made us both feel like we had been a part of the "family" for a lifetime. My favorite quality about Doug and Alex is that they don't take life too seriously. They know how to kick back and enjoy the ride. These two are "granola's" ;) through and through and love being outdoors, traveling and embracing adventure. After all, adventure is what this life is all about, and Alex and Doug seek it out in their lives. I love that.

These two had an outdoor ceremony on a perfect Seattle day. The trees hugged around us and we could feel the warmth of the sun on our backs. It was casual but thoughtful and people laughed easily.... that is my kind of day. Alex & Doug had a great crew on board to help them make their day amazing. You can check them out below. Enjoy! 

Coodination: Merry Beth Turpin

]]> http://www.sarahrhoads.com/blog/2010/08/alex-doug-1.html/feed/ 0 lisa + troy http://jenniferwohrle.com/blog/?p=1653 http://jenniferwohrle.com/blog/?p=1653#comments Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:28:44 +0000 Jennifer Wohrle Photography http://jenniferwohrle.com/blog/?p=1653 Sometimes I feel like a minimalist & think the pictures should just speak for themselves in my blog posts…I don’t love any one couple more than another…sometimes I’m just long winded.  Sometimes I’m not.  I love being my own boss…anyway…

Troy & Lisa.

Like peanut butter and jelly.  Maybe you remember their engagement session?  (click here)

Troy & Lisa go together perfectly.  I love them, I love my job.  Their day rocked.  The end.

P.S.  Readers, do you read the text?  Or just prefer photos?  I never read the text…but those that don’t won’t read this anyway…  :)




]]> http://jenniferwohrle.com/blog/?p=1653/feed/ 0 Kyle + Laura | 6.26.10 http://kimhayesphotography.com/2010/07/kyle-laura-6-26-10/ http://kimhayesphotography.com/2010/07/kyle-laura-6-26-10/#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:33:58 +0000 Kim Hayes Photography http://kimhayesphotography.com/blog/?p=1711 I love small and intimate ceremonies!  Nothing is quite as special as a couple declaring their love for each other in front of their closest family members.  They invited a grand total of 10 guests, I came in at number 11.  It was such a warm + beautiful day, and by the end of it I felt like part of the family.

The ceremony was held overlooking Mt. Rainer at the Seattle Tennis Club, followed by some portraits at Volunteer Park, and then dinner at The Herbfarm.  If you haven’t been to the Herbfarm, I would highly suggest checking it out if you have a special occasion coming up.  They give a tour of their garden (which was spectacular!) and you get to taste the different flowers and herbs that will later be served in your 9 course dinner. I didn’t have dinner that night, but I did have some sort of herb infused water.  I’m pretty sure it was the most delicious water I have ever tasted. (or maybe I was really thirsty, not sure which it was)

Laura + Kyle, thanks for making me your 11th guest. ♥

Laura’s awesome dress by J. Crew

Kyle’s dapper suit by Hugo Boss

Gorgeous! flowers by Maxine’s Floral

]]> http://kimhayesphotography.com/2010/07/kyle-laura-6-26-10/feed/ 0 Janine + Phil | Sneak Peek http://kimhayesphotography.com/blog/2010/07/janine-phil-sneak-peek/ http://kimhayesphotography.com/blog/2010/07/janine-phil-sneak-peek/#comments Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:00:57 +0000 Kim Hayes Photography http://kimhayesphotography.com/blog/?p=1661

]]> http://kimhayesphotography.com/blog/2010/07/janine-phil-sneak-peek/feed/ 0 david + megan http://jenniferwohrle.com/blog/?p=1586 http://jenniferwohrle.com/blog/?p=1586#comments Tue, 06 Jul 2010 22:27:50 +0000 Jennifer Wohrle Photography http://jenniferwohrle.com/blog/?p=1586 Megan & David’s wedding day came & I couldn’t be more excited.  Not only did I have the opportunity to photograph her & David, but her Mom, Dad, Brother & soon to be Sister-in-law in Seattle.  (Click HERE to see them)  It was so fun coming to the wedding already having built a friendship with their sweet family!

The day was beautiful with the sun out and brimming with anticipation.  My friend Kip came out & shot with me for the day and we thoroughly enjoyed David & Megan’s laid back vibe & homage to their Scottish heritage and Megan’s love for all things French.  I was floored when they told me that they had chiseled out a second photo time with them after the ceremony.  Brides, take note!  We were able to shoot at the Edmonds waterfront after the wedding…sooo pretty.

David & Megan, I love following your tweets & hearing all about your European honeymoon & Maui reception (yes, a bit jealous too!)  And when you adopt those kittens, I will be there to document it ;)


Thank you to Mr. Kiptastic…here’s one of my favorites that he took:

The next three are Kip again…

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