Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 11:34 AM
Allyson & Bjorn are absolutely fascinating and beautiful people. Their wedding was unique in every sense of the word. The day was characterized with top Hats, fabulous steampunk elements, umbrellas, colorful old hats, corsets, metal flowers, goggles, feathery loverlies and everything old world. I love the unconventional. I love to be fascinated. I love Allyson & Bjorn. These two allowed their adoration for science and romance to shine through their fantastic steampunk inspired wedding. 

Allyson & Bjorns guests came in head to toe victorian steampunk attire. I was drooling. It was a creative infusion of inspiration & romance. Allyson got herself tied into the most insanely tight corset I have ever seen and she now has my eternal womanly respect for wearing that all day! All of Allyson & Bjorn's details were a beautiful mix of steel & copper with an old world charm. This included Allyson's flowers, that were made by an ETSY artist, these flowers were one continuous band of steel bent and molded into the shape of a bouquet. And their wedding rings were the most amazing things I had seen, they were armillary spheres and were able to shape into a full sphere through moving the bands around (there is a photo in this post). 

Allyson & Bjorn are two of the most intelligent, original and witty people that you could ever meet. Allyson is the youngest person I have ever met to have her PHD. These two are insanely gifted. Just having them as clients makes me feel at least ten times more intelligent ;) They are off gallivanting the world right now on their honeymoon in Iceland & the Maldives (I wish I could have fit in their suitcase for that trip!).

Celebrant: Quinn Russell  *who I have to say did an absolutely amazing job! 
Reception/Catering: Sole Repair Shop, Seattle
Photographers: Sarah & Chris Rhoads





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Paula says: Friday, September 24, 2010, 07:10 AM

Congratulations for the images. It made me feel how special this wedding was.

Bonnie says: Monday, August 23, 2010, 10:02 AM

Sorry we couldn't make it. It looks like it was absolutely fabulous, just like Allyson herself. I do want to know the name of the song and the artist who sings it -- please?

Anonymous says: Sunday, August 1, 2010, 10:28 AM

I LOVE their wedding rings! They look so fun! Where did they get them?!

Truc says: Thursday, July 15, 2010, 04:50 AM

I've never seen a wedding like this. Amazingly unique. Beautiful images!

Randy Coleman says: Tuesday, July 13, 2010, 05:42 AM

Love the people in this wedding!

Lauren says: Monday, July 12, 2010, 08:35 PM

Are you kidding me with these photos??? They are so fabulous!! I bet that wedding was so fun!!

Brandon says: Monday, July 12, 2010, 01:36 PM

A steampunk wedding, very very cool. Never seen anything like it.

Art Donovan says: Monday, July 12, 2010, 12:58 PM

Great shots!!!

La Belle Bride says: Monday, July 12, 2010, 11:19 AM

dear lord. i'm overwhelmed by the coolness. sheer genius.

Sylwia Kotlarz says: Monday, July 12, 2010, 05:53 AM

I am SPEECHLESS !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cindy says: Friday, July 9, 2010, 05:40 PM

What an incredible wedding. I'm amazed by the amount of thought and work that has gone into it. The flowers and the cake topper are just divine.

How lucky you were to be able to photograph it. The photos rock!

Anna says: Friday, July 9, 2010, 01:08 PM

what a wedding - too good to be true. perfection and every photographer dream.
pictures rock!

lesley says: Friday, July 9, 2010, 09:10 AM

Oh my goodness, this wedding is just perfect!! And those goggles, where the heck do you find those...they are amazing! :)

Bjorn Townsend says: Thursday, July 8, 2010, 10:02 PM

The bride's dress is by Kambriel (http://www.kambriel.com/) and my suit came from Machete and Sons, who are local to you in Denver (http://www.etsy.com/shop/MacheteNSons).

Denver Wedding PHotographers, JasonG says: Thursday, July 8, 2010, 01:53 PM

Crazy wedding - and yet so very very cool. Where do I get an outfit like any of those?

HannahTaylor says: Thursday, July 8, 2010, 11:45 AM

Wow!

Greg Hoskins says: Thursday, July 8, 2010, 09:26 AM

So unique! Sooooo awesome!!

Kelly Taylor says: Thursday, July 8, 2010, 08:13 AM

These are visually captivating!! Love it!

cody says: Thursday, July 8, 2010, 06:09 AM

amazing! what a wonderful wedding!! great shots as usual!

Laura says: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 10:49 PM

These are amazing!

Johnny Zybourne says: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 10:04 PM

Steampunk is a lot like love if you think about it.

natalie montgomery says: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 08:19 PM

i have no words...

Christine says: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 06:20 PM

oh. my. OH MY! what an awesome wedding! love everything about it - especially how original and beautiful their wedding was! you guys did a super amazing job (as per always) with this... especially loving her dress. beautimous.

julie h says: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 04:52 PM

these are incredible! Now that's some creativity in a wedding!

Alice G Patterson says: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 04:26 PM

Wow, now that is a unique wedding. All of the outfits are so amazing, and the cake topper and rings are awesome! You did a lovely job capturing the quirky meets elegance of this uber fun wedding!

Bjorn Townsend says: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 03:36 PM

Hello! The groom in question here - just wanted to say how delighted we are with the photos. The whole experience with Sarah and Chris was wonderful and worth every penny.

We also very much appreciate the kind comments from people reading this blog. If you have questions about something in the photos please feel free to drop me a line via email.

Jesi says: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 03:24 PM

Wow! So original! Love them and their style. Of course you captured them beautifully.

jenny b. says: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 03:11 PM

Reception at Sole Repair Shop in Captiol Hill. Called it!

Alex says: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 01:50 PM

Wow these are so awesome!!! Such a cool theme! Love the details!

Brandi says: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 01:23 PM

Love it. All the clothes are SO FABULOUS and so are the details.

Jeff Cohea says: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 12:55 PM

The most original wedding idea I've seen in a while! Great stuff!

Lydia says: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 12:44 PM

What an amazingly cool wedding! The cake topper made me smile--so perfect for them!

Melina Wallisch says: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 12:34 PM

hi sarah. these are beautiful pictures of an amazing wedding. it's refreshing to be inspired by the unique. true artistry!

johnna brynn says: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 12:25 PM

Oh. My. Goodness! Incredible! Stunning. Inside and out!

Adam Zodrow says: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 12:15 PM

SaRAH! This is incredible. As an Englsih teacher and librarian, I am obsessed with the fingerprint that Steampunk has left on literature and film. It is so great to see it played out in such a tangible way in this wedding. Beautifully shot!

Emma says: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 12:14 PM

What an amazing wedding! Love all the details.

Mikkel says: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 12:12 PM

That's gotta be one of the coolest cakes I've seen in a while!!

kayleen t. says: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 12:10 PM

Wow! I love when people break the rules and stray from tradition to have a totally unique wedding fitted for their personalities... the pictures are awesome and their rings are soo cool!

Beth says: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 11:50 AM

oh my dude! woe! how unique. im just speachless you guys..

AmyPunky Photography says: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 11:47 AM

Simply amazing!!!!

Christina Walker says: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 11:47 AM

Oh! I love this more than I can possibly say! LOVE IT!

Zach Hodgson says: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 11:46 AM

Wow. Beautiful images to compliment a unique wedding concept. Very nice work.

Tonhya Kae says: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 11:43 AM

How fun!! :)

Kristen says: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 11:42 AM

Oh wow! What a unique wedding. I love the way you captured it! Just lovely. What a fun couple :)

Kristine Neeley says: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 11:41 AM

That is unlike anything I have ever seen before. WOW!

Kristen says: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 11:41 AM

Oh wow! What a unique wedding. I love the way you captured it! Just lovely. What a fun couple :)

April says: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 11:40 AM

Neat wedding! It's nice to see something different, not everything pulled off Design*Sponge. :)