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So this is Part Deux of the fantastic weekend celebration of Cristin & Harpur. I posted their Rehearsal dinner on Monday, and today is the day for their wedding post! This was such a fun wedding for us to be a part of. Destination weddings are always especially unique because they are more of an "experience" than just an "event." Cristin & Harpur's weekend in Hunters, WA was definitely an experience to be remembered. Hunter's is a little town about 6 hours east of Seattle. Friends and family came far and wide to be a part of the celebration and festivities. As Cristin's dad said to Cristin & Harpur during his toast, "I think we all know that this whole 'wedding' thing is just an excuse for Cristin & Harpur to get everyone out to Hunters for a big party..." That pretty much sums up the experience :)
The estate in Hunters has always been a very special place to both Cristin & Harpur. They have taken many trips out there with friends since the early years of high school at Seattle Prep, so it seemed only appropriate that they get married there on Cristin's father's estate. The estate was beautiful. It was like stepping into a fairy tale. I think the first frame in this set pretty much sums it up.
Their wedding was an honest and true reflection of who they are as individuals and as a couple. Creative, spontaneous, playful, funny & original. It started raining in the middle of the ceremony.... so appropriately ironic... and Harpur, being the outspoken guy that he is, asks the pastor if he can just "get to the important stuff" sending the crowd into an outrageous laughter. It was perfect :). And as they were exiting the ceremony, the rain subsided and a rainbow came out. I don't know too many couples who get a rainbow on their wedding day... that HAS to be a good sign.
Cristin is probably the only bride who I have ever known to have a dog in her lap throughout the course of most of her day. That cute little chihuahua you see in a lot of these images is her sweet little dog, Tom. He's a charmer. She has a huge heart for animals and even a couture gown couldn't come between her and Mr. Tom.
Basically I feel like I could go on and on about these two, their day, their wonderful families and rad friends, but I suppose I will let the images do the talking. One thing I will say, these to know how to throw a killer party. The band these two had at their reception was the most amazing 80's cover band I have ever seen, the Spazmatics.
Enjoy a little more of Cristin & Harpur...
Venue: Private Estate in Hunters, WA
Dress: Luly Yang Couture
Photographers: Sarah & Chris Rhoads
Band: Spazmatics
Catering: Russell Lowell Catering
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I LOVE your photos!!! great photoshooting!!!
that dress, the tractor, the bow tie, the dog, the rainbow, the dancing. . . seriously great details. love it all.
What an absolutely perfect location! Beautiful as always!
These are gorgeous Sarah & Chris! Do you have an updated list of the cities you'll be visiting this year?!
These photographs are wonderful, simply amazing! Great job!
Her dress is FLAWLESS and your pictures are too, of course. :)
oh my gosh! im in love with this wedding!!! you guys are amazing! im pretty sure i want to get married at this location now!
It is kinda ridiculous how amazing the spazmatics are!!!!! they were are a wedding that i shot a couple of weeks ago and blew my mind!!!
You inspire me (period). Thank you.
Love how the tractor drivers tie is blowing in the wind, I think that sums up the feel of this whole wedding. Nice work you guys!
Sarah, You ARE a true artist! Your eyes see people and things in a totally different light than most people! Fantastic & Phenomenal are the words that come to mind right now!
That band looks absolutely awesome - love it!
KILLER WEDDING guys! You totally rocked this one!
you are truly amazing and inspiring! your eye for details and angles are beyond reproach and i smile every time i view your images. you touch my heart with your words, about knowing yourself, being the woman you want to be, coming to your full potential as an artist. you give me hope. thank you.
Great work Sarah! And what a nerdband!
I LOVE absolutely everything about this wedding! The adorable couple, her unique dress and his suit, the rustic meets elegance details, the scenery and especially the photos! Wow Sarah! You amaze me. :)
wow. her dress is FABULOUS.
and whoever photographed it must be too. ;)
this wedding looks like it was a BLAST. and her dress?!?!?! wowza! i've never seen a dress like that before - with that cut in the front/bottom - gorgeous!
as usual - your images are insane. that's a good thing by the way.... :)
Absolutely epic! Incredible stuff Sarah.
this estate is righteous and kickass.
this estate is righteous and kickass.
Wow- These are STUNNING! Great work!
Sarah these are so amazing....
wow. you are overflowing with talent. i LOVE it!
Just gorgeous! I was ready to book a trip there at the first photo until I realized it was a private estate. So sad-wish I could be there! Thanks for sharing such great images! And, congratualtions to the B&G!
I never wanted these pictures to end! This wedding was perfect.
I never wanted these pictures to end! This wedding was perfect.
what a great dress she has! love it. what a great wedding....looks AMAZING and dreamy...