Jessica Lemmons Photography Blog, Longview Washington (Wa.) photographer.

A few weeks back Brian and Allie tied the knot here in town at the Expo Center.   I was so excited for Allie to get married – her and I have been friends from WAY back, we were waitresses together after high school, and she played a big part in my husbands proposal to me over 5 years ago.   You might recognize the two of them from their e-session.

I had SO much fun with them – their wedding was so gorgeous, joyful and full of happy tears throughout the whole day.

I had a blast with you two!   Thank you for having me.  :-)

The details:

The gorgeous bride:

The lovely bridesmaids:

and….handsome groom and groomsmen:

Their adorable little family:

The ceremony:

Husband and wife:

I have to say, this was probably one of my favorite parts – the maid of honor shared a somewhat embarrassing story (it was GREAT!) and Allie’s reactions to it had me cracking up!

Congrats guys!   I’m so happy for you two to start this new chapter of your lives together!!!

Mike, Shannon and I went to Portland a few weeks back for their engagement session.  I seriously LOVE shooting this girl!   You might remember her from these sessions – Shannon’s senior photos,  Trash the Dress Part 1 and Part 2, and then two months ago I photographed her in her sister’s wedding here.  I’m so excited for these two to get married!  They are a such a sweet couple, they even took me out to dinner after the session at a Mongolian Grill (YUMMY!).    Congrats guys!   Can’t wait to photograph your wedding!!!

On Saturday Joe and Katie said “I do” in front of a crowd of their family and friends as the sun set slowly over the river next to them.  The lighting, the setting, the details….everything, was just perfect!   They were married at the Lewis River Golf Course in Woodland.   The ceremony and reception both overlooked a gorgeous bend in the Lewis River….it was gorgeous to say the least!  You might remember Joe and Katie from their engagement session.  They have quite the story and have already been through more than a lot of couples will ever have to go through in their entire marriage.   Katie is a cancer survivor – the fact that she was married on Saturday is a miracle in itself! The joy that Katie and her family all shared that day was absolutely beautiful and so precious to be a part of.   My friend and fellow photographer Elena did a fabulous job helping me that day.  I really enjoyed having her there….besides the help she was also great to chat with!  Thank you Elena!

Thank you Katie and Joe for having me be a part of your day!  I hope you enjoy your preview!

They saw each other pre-ceremony for photos…but we still let Joe see her for the first time.  :-)

Isn’t she gorgeous?

The details:

The ceremony:

The light was to die for….

We snuck them a way for a few more photos pre-reception….

The reception:

The joy on their faces was just beautiful….

The bouquet toss made me laugh – her name is Dana and I’m super excited to say I’ll be shooting her wedding in just two weeks….be sure and watch for her!  :-)

And a few final favorites….