Thursday, November 12, 2009, 08:17 AM
It was as if the dark rainy clouds parted just for Johanna and Chad this past Saturday. Warm-golden, crisp, delicious light broke through the rain for some of the most radiant light I have ever had the honor of working in. It was like a dream. Fall weddings are always special to me. It is my personal favorite season and this is a wedding that did the fall season justice! Johanna & Chad's celebration was like a fall festival! With reds, golds, oranges, browns... smores, the smell of a burning fire, smiles, candle light, apple cider, coffee beans & warm cozy lighting that seemed to hug everyone in the room. It was a perfect day that reflected them and their adventurous, outdoor-loving spirits. 

The wedding took place at the Rainier Club downtown Seattle. It might be one of our new favorite venues in Seattle. It is rustic, elegant with a touch of "eeriness" that is endearing and quite intriguing. Michelle Engvall Coordinated this lovely event and it is always a joy to work with such a great coordinator. I cannot stress to my couples enough how important the roll of a coordinator is into achieving the overall vision for the day and making things move flawlessly throughout. The flowers were absolutely breathtaking. My favorite bouquet of the season goes to miss Johanna's bouquet. Her wonderful florist, Julie Borrud of Bella Rugosa did an excellent job with all of the florals at the event. 

What an amazing day this was to be a part of! Johanna and Chad we are so very happy for you. Thank you for allowing us to be there with you and giving us complete and total trust :) A few of these are some of my all time favorite captures. 

The Team:
Venue: Rainier Club
Coordinator: Michelle Engvall
Florist: Bella Rugosa





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fer juaristi says: Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 05:36 AM

amazing work sarah, you rocked every click!

Francis Aldana says: Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 10:49 AM

The silhouettes on these are bananas! home run sarah! as always, your lighting is insane and ridiculously disgusting.. (in cali, that's a good thing).. you rocked it as always. thank you for the inspiring photos once again..

Lesley says: Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 12:08 AM

Wow, please tell me her shoes are comfortable, cause I would like a pair please! Yes please! :)

Rachel Boekel says: Monday, November 16, 2009, 07:48 AM

the last one is magnificent. ooohhh eeee :)
As usual your posts blow my mind, you have great brains that see things beautifully. :)

Rachel Boekel says: Monday, November 16, 2009, 07:25 AM

the last one is magnificent. ooohhh eeee :)
As usual your posts blow my mind, you have great brains that see things beautifully. :)

sean says: Sunday, November 15, 2009, 12:49 PM

love the sunset window silhouette shots

Lindsey Brittain says: Saturday, November 14, 2009, 04:26 PM

Great wedding! Love the last one! Great perspective!

URSULA says: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 11:09 PM

GORGEOUS AS ALWAYS - YOU ARE MY INSPIRATION -

Isabelle Paille says: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 02:49 PM

W-O-W. MANY epic pictures in there. You guys rock.

Isabelle Paille says: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 02:48 PM

W-O-W. MANY epic pictures in there. You guys rock.

sarahrhoads says: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 01:10 PM

I can't take all the credit on these guys! Chris got some of the coolest shots in this set ;)

Alli says: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 12:45 PM

Love the socks. It always shoes so much of their personality! Love it.

Alli says: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 12:39 PM

Love the socks. It always shoes so much of their personality! Love it.

Alli says: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 12:35 PM

Love the socks. It always shoes so much of their personality! Love it.

Alli says: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 12:33 PM

Love the socks. It always shoes so much of their personality! Love it.

Caitlin says: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 11:59 AM

Gorgeous :) Love the ring shot too!

deb schwedhelm says: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 10:45 AM

i swoon over you and the magic you create...each and every time. love all of these. deb

Mel McLellan says: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 09:35 AM

Last shot = pure awesomeness!! Wonderful work Miss Sarah! :)

Kip says: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 09:31 AM

Real.

Kip says: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 09:30 AM

Un...

Marissa Rodriguez says: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 09:26 AM

The way you tell stories with your photos always amazes me! Simply amazing!

Meghan says: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 09:22 AM

LOVE the picture of the rings on that old telephone! So cute and different!

Bianca Valentim says: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 09:07 AM

This is so different!
Love the silhouette, her shoe and the cool socks!
AMAZING job!

ron storer says: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 09:06 AM

from one friend to another...

beautiful, just beautiful.....my favorite. passion and creativity

ron storer says: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 09:03 AM

from one friend to another...

beautiful, just beautiful.....my favorite. passion, creativity and newness.

Alexandra says: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 08:58 AM

I LOVE that first image!!!!! Stunning! Should be on a big canvas in their living room :)

shannon leith says: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 08:56 AM

i went back and forth back and forth back and forth on these photos............ sliding that bar all over the place. i love these. that last one is officially the best.

Alexandra says: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 08:55 AM

I LOVE that first image!!!!! Stunning! Should be on a big canvas in their living room :)

Rensche van Dyk says: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 08:47 AM

Amazing shots! You guys are brilliant:) I love the bride's shoes, and the socks of the grooms and grooms men, excellent idea.

Gina says: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 08:28 AM

AMAZING girl. Love love love the sunkissed window shots. SO creamy and beautiful! Way to work this out in less than 48. That it self is amazing.

matthew says: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 08:26 AM

Beautiful Sarah. Great storytelling with your images.

rafa shea says: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 08:25 AM

you are amazing