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"It seems right now that all I've ever done in my life is making my way here to you."
Cristin & Harpur are a true living and breathing example of that quote. They are a beautiful breath of fresh air. They have known one another since junior high and what started as a long best friendship ended with a marriage in Hunters, WA this year. Their weekend was magical. special. unique and very authentic to who they are as people.
Cristin & Harpur had their wedding weekend as a destination event on Cristin's dad's property in Hunters, WA. Their rehearsal dinner was all decorated and designed by Harpur's VERRRY talented mother, Molly. What started as an old abandoned barn filled with all kinds of wood, was emptied and turned into a charming, imaginative rehearsal dinner space that Molly said was inspired by Cristin's artistic and free spirit. It was a perfect reflection of exactly that. The space was captivating. It was so very evident that each detail was crafted with a great deal of thoughtfulness and affection. There were horses, pups, candles, a folk band, vintage trucks, hay bales, good vino, good people, funny toasts, delicious food and lots of heart.... a recipe for amazing :)
I'm dividing their weekend into two posts since we shot their rehearsal dinner and then their wedding the following evening; so there will be more goodness to come...
In other news... today I turn another year older. I'm not one that looks back often... mostly because I am too busy looking forward; but I am always thankful for the way birthday's help us reflect on ourselves & our lives over the past year. I've learned a lot about what is important in life this year... I am thankful for that. This year has been about taking risks in order to pursue our passions. About trusting my gut and the voice in my heart. About really knowing the depth of my love for my family & close friends. About forgiveness and the liberation therein. About God's faithfulness. About being a more considerate friend. About hard work. About not just loving those around us, but telling them.... because today we have the opportunity we may not have tomorrow. About time, and how quickly it flys.
There is a gift that each year gives me.... to know myself with more certainty and to come closer to knowing the woman I'm striving to be. I'm so thankful for that.
Monday birthday's are pretty lame, so I decided to celebrate Saturday night with Chris & some close friends.... my one birthday wish was to shoot a 9mm gun. sounds weird? yes... I know. Don't ask me why but this strange desire to go to the shooting range and feel the power of a gun just came over me one day about 4 months ago. :) I had never shot a gun before. Any ladies out there who are considering it.... DO IT! I felt like Angelina Jolie in Wanted, minus the tight leather pants, the huge lips, the crazy tats and the ability to bend bullets... but either way... It felt dang good. maybe I'll post some adventures at the shooting range photos in the next couple of weeks :)
Happy Monday folks.
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STUNNING. love the details. Can I put this rehersal dinner on my wish list??
First of all, this is the coolest wedding I have EVER EVER EVER seen!!! Such great decor and different elements!
Seconds, Sarah, you've outdone yourself! Amazing pictures, the colors are amazing!!
Oh my- these are something! The color palette and your corrections are just Devine! So magical!
Amazing images but I still cannot get over that image of the little boy at the beginning. There is just something about that image.
I love her dress! These images are amazing. You're taking my wedding photos... whenever that is!
This is the most beautiful rehearsal dinner I have ever seen!!
I love this place, rustic and chic at the same time! Flawlessly done! The subtle details are amazing, one for the rehearsal dinner record books for sure!
ohhh that barn is amazing! your photos are ridiculously good! hope you had a wonderful birthday :)
Wow! Gorgeous. What a fun party! I wish I could jump in the photos and be there myself!
Is the really just the rehearsal dinner?! Its A-maaaa-zing! When you guys capture moments they always look so magical. *sigh* Beautiful photos. Oh, and even though I'm a complete stranger....Happy birthday for yesterday Sarah! ; )
Happy Birthday Sarah!
PS... can't wait to see the actual wedding. The rehearsal looks absolutely wonderful. Love all the interesting details you captured.
SO GOOD!!! oh man... counting down the days till november!!!!!!!!!
This wedding looks like such a fun atmosphere. The environment is awesome and you two did an amazing job capturing it! Hopefully you two win the "blu" contest!
I LOVE these kind of weddings... so cool. Incredible images, as always.
Wowzers! What an amazing rehearsal dinner!! Happy birthday Sarah! Many blessings.
OH MY GOSH. What a rehearsal dinner. Sheesh! :) Lovely work.
Happy Birthday! Hope your day was great :) I LOVE these shots. So beautiful. Can't wait for part 2 .
esse fico muito legal.....parabens....do brazil!!!!!
love the details!
That's one beautiful dinner - looking forward to seeing how the actual wedding can top this :) And a very happy birthday to you!
ps - happy birthday! you have one of those photo blogs that i love to READ as well, but the pictures always pull me in first. then i go back and read the poetic and passion-filled posts. i should start reading the posts first so i don't miss something when i comment :)
i love these photos. i feel like i was there and it looks like a really nice night filled with love and fun. really nice.
Great post Sarah. Beautiful photos of the Rehearsal, what a gorgeous evening. Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday!! This place looks AMAZING! Brilliant job capturing the details, as always!
First of all, Happy Birthday Sarah! Second, definitely the most gorgeous rehearsal dinner I've ever seen! The details are amazing. I absolutely love that second one of the little boy, it is precious!
Great pics - everything looks timeless. Love the treatment you've done to the pics = perfection!
holy gorgeous. loving the details, truly unique and personal.
shooting guns.... and you say you're not assassins ;) hope you wore leather to the range.
Gorgeous. So much detail. Amazing location.