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Ken & Hillary
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Monday, November 2, 2009, 08:38 AM
Ken & Hillary are the type of couple that walk in a room and light up the place. They have big hearts, big smiles & big personalities. It's like in high school when you have that beautiful couple that everyone wants to be around... that is Ken & Hillary, people just gravitate to them. Ken is a talented producer out of L.A. and Hillary is one of the most nurturing, loving people you could ever meet and is a nanny-extraordinaire. Their wedding was in Boston at the State Room. They decided to do the wedding in Boston because that is where Hillary is from, and they met there while attending Emerson College. 

People traveled far and wide to be with them on their big day. This wedding had some of the funniest people in the world all in one place for the evening. I have never laughed so hard at a wedding in my entire life. Ken's best man honestly gave the most epic toast I have ever experienced, people were rolling. By the end of the night my abs had a full work out and my cheeks burned from laughing so hard. This was a true group of funnies..... to the max. Ken & Hillary's family treated everyone like family. They were warm, caring and truly joyful. I can't say enough about the amazing quality of people at this wedding. hearts of gold... each and every one of them.

Ken & Hillary rented a trolly to get everyone around Boston for their photos beforehand, it was a blast. We went over to Boston Public Gardens  for their photos. The leaves were changing and it was beautiful. Boston is a city full of  back-story, rich in soul and character, it is a city that tells it like it is, it's an honest city, but its honesty makes it so very charming; much like these two. I felt truly honored to be in Boston with them on their big day.

Venue/Catering: State Room in Boston, MA
Hillary's Dress: Monique Lhuillier








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Christian Ortega says: Sunday, January 24, 2010, 03:52 PM

Fantastic photos. I was at this wedding. You guys were so low-key I hardly knew you were there! Great job :)
Jet Kaiser says: Monday, December 28, 2009, 12:33 PM

The shoes & the cityscape....OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD. My favorite shoe shot of all time!
lip21 says: Monday, December 7, 2009, 02:15 PM

Great job !
I love this eye !
A new experience for me and a big example to follow!

More again!
Sara Rambo says: Sunday, November 15, 2009, 05:48 PM

Love love love. par usual. :)
Sara Rambo says: Sunday, November 15, 2009, 05:46 PM

Love love love. par usual. :)
Vania -SimplyBloom Photography, LLC says: Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 10:45 PM

that skyline-out-of-focus-shoe-shot = the bomb!

Vania -SimplyBloom Photography, LLC
Latasha says: Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 06:19 AM

What a beautiful wedding! Loved the photos!!
Latasha says: Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 06:19 AM

What a beautiful wedding! Loved the photos!!
Julie says: Tuesday, November 3, 2009, 07:30 PM

Heart stopping.

michelle says: Tuesday, November 3, 2009, 05:18 PM

gorgeous. you're very clever x
Ashley Rose says: Tuesday, November 3, 2009, 01:19 PM

sooo beautiful. i dont know how you manage to out do yourselves every wedding. such beautiful work!!!! love love love :)

Kristie says: Tuesday, November 3, 2009, 11:57 AM

"WOW" to the "ZER" amazing!!!!

Alisa Joy says: Monday, November 2, 2009, 09:58 PM

when my other inspirations fail me, I know I can come to Rhoads and find an unbelievable post. Thanks for being consistently amazing!
appleM00N says: Monday, November 2, 2009, 08:34 PM

oh my.
Caitlin says: Monday, November 2, 2009, 07:35 PM

oh my lord, these are SO beautiful!
Beth says: Monday, November 2, 2009, 05:50 PM

Amazing and beautiful!

Jane Hasty says: Monday, November 2, 2009, 05:45 PM

Wow wow wow~!
Lisa says: Monday, November 2, 2009, 05:24 PM

My oh my, that ceremony and reception venue is something else! I love all these photos but especially love the bride reading her letter and the one just of the groom straight after. You guys continue to rock more and more! (How is that possible?!)
mikhail says: Monday, November 2, 2009, 03:32 PM

amazing couple and photos! wow!
mikhail says: Monday, November 2, 2009, 03:31 PM

amazing couple and photos! wow!
Allison Davis says: Monday, November 2, 2009, 11:42 AM

love this wedding! amazing mix of documentary and portraiture. love it all. great job. :)
Megan Saul says: Monday, November 2, 2009, 11:05 AM

beautiful
Marissa Rodriguez says: Monday, November 2, 2009, 10:36 AM

The shot of the bride and then the little note melts my heart! I love how you tell their story with photos, you guys are just awesome!
Stephanie Castillo says: Monday, November 2, 2009, 10:11 AM

Great shots! I luv the location!

Kaity says: Monday, November 2, 2009, 09:08 AM

This wedding is wicked cool! :-) Great shots!
Paula says: Monday, November 2, 2009, 08:47 AM

Gorgous! Loved the Boston Trolley Train shot.
Paula says: Monday, November 2, 2009, 08:46 AM

Gorgous! Loved the Boston Trolley Train shot.
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Heather & Alina
Thursday, October 22, 2009, 08:23 AM
Heather & Alina are strong, beautiful, independent, down to earth, ambitious, thoughtful, gracious and caring. From the time we were first introduced by Jesse and Travis (their fantastic coordinators) I felt like we were old friends. Their wedding was a true reflection of their hearts for one another. It was one of those weddings that I shed a few tears because their love for one another was overwhelming in the best possible sense of the word. They are the type of people who say "thank you" for everything possible because they truly mean it. It's amazing how far those two little words can go with me. We could all take a little lesson in "graciousness" from them.

It feels so good to be back in Seattle, it was like it turned fall overnight. The leaves crunching beneath my feet, the foggy mist, the bright reds, yellow's and oranges take my heart every year. This truly is a magical season. Especially in Seattle, I don't know what it is about fall here but it is especially colorful and "Autumn-like". If I could live in a constant state of fall I would... but then again it wouldn't quite be fall without the expectation of winter :)

Coordinators: True Colors Events
Catering: Herban Feast
Venue: Sodo Park





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Julie h says: Thursday, October 22, 2009, 11:29 PM

you two are just killing it with all of the gorgeous light in your latest posts especially! I melt.
Kara Wieler says: Thursday, October 22, 2009, 01:22 PM

Wow, what a wedding! I love the details, the colors, the venues, the outfits. Amazing. Gorgeous shots guys, the fifth one is so simple but yet so gorgeous, and love all the gorgeous sunlight!
Eric Wyttenbach says: Thursday, October 22, 2009, 01:21 PM

I was there! I have been coming back to this site daily ever since the wedding waiting to see how the images came out - VERY impressed. Nice job
Heather says: Thursday, October 22, 2009, 01:14 PM

Wonderful job. I love all your stuff but I really love how you make me love even the smallest detailed things that most would overlook.

Kayleen T. says: Thursday, October 22, 2009, 12:08 PM

I love weeks when Sarah Rhoads blogs everyday! It makes my eyes happy! Love the pix!
Marissa says: Thursday, October 22, 2009, 10:31 AM

Such a gorgeous couple! I'm loving everything about this shoot! :)
Kevin says: Thursday, October 22, 2009, 09:58 AM

I love the 12th shot (guy with tie), what type (focal length) of lens was used to make it?
imthiaz houseman says: Thursday, October 22, 2009, 09:57 AM

what a romantic wedding. stunning work you guys did fantastic documenting their love for one another.
emily says: Thursday, October 22, 2009, 09:51 AM

what an absolutely beautiful set. Sarah these are so moving, just warms my heart on this cold October morning. Beautiful work!

Briony says: Thursday, October 22, 2009, 09:22 AM

i love her freckles...beautiful! they had some amazing venues. wow!
josh mccullock says: Thursday, October 22, 2009, 08:56 AM

holy schnikes, that reception venue is awesome!
great job Sarah!
jena says: Thursday, October 22, 2009, 08:50 AM

gorgeous, gorgeous photos. I just love your work - i always walk away feeling the romance of the weddings you shoot. fantastic job and beautiful couple!
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Emily & Sam
Saturday, October 10, 2009, 12:08 PM
Emily & Sam are thoughtful, genuine, considerate, salt of the earth kind of people. They wear their hearts on their sleeves... much like me. Their wedding was real, authentic, relaxed and the details were amazing :) Emily has a real knack for details. Chris and I felt so honored to be there with them. 

Emily & Sam got married on Bainbridge Island where Emily grew up. The day was absolutely breathtaking. The sun was out, water surrounded us, the air was crisp, the leaves were just beginning to turn. There is just something magical about September weddings. If we could go back and do it all over I think Chris and I would have a September wedding. That month between summer and fall gets over looked often, but it is a little gem.  I always tell people that if they want the best of Sarah Rhoads to talk to me in September every year because that is when I peak. That is how much I love September :) 

Coordination: Kelsey Eads of Sugarcomb Event Design
Ceremony: Grace Episcopal Church, Bainbridge Island



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Susan says: Tuesday, October 27, 2009, 10:50 PM

Ahhhh....so lovely and magical!
Emily Angell Hendricks says: Saturday, October 17, 2009, 10:29 AM

There are no words!! We are so blown away by these photos and we were so happy to have two friends like you and Chris with us on our wedding day. Thank you for capturing the magic and glow of our wedding.
imthiaz houseman says: Monday, October 12, 2009, 09:02 AM

wow, these are stunning.
kari says: Sunday, October 11, 2009, 01:19 PM

those fiel shots are breathless!!!
galaxie says: Sunday, October 11, 2009, 02:30 AM

Dear Sarah. i'm so sorry to hear about your grand mother. i lost my grandmother 3 years ago and i still miss her SO much. you have one more beautiful angel smiling & watching over you as you go on rockin the world around :)

Jane Hasty says: Saturday, October 10, 2009, 03:57 PM

Beautiful! What a perfect capture of a gorgeous day!
Andy Ostafi says: Saturday, October 10, 2009, 03:46 PM

nice ;)
Meaghan Cook says: Saturday, October 10, 2009, 03:31 PM

What a sweet as pie wedding. Did she mean to match the blue in her dress with her eyes? Looks amazing!

clarah says: Saturday, October 10, 2009, 02:31 PM

i'm breathless....this is absolutely beautiful!!!
man, there are no words...
*sigh*

great job!
Janet McK says: Saturday, October 10, 2009, 01:15 PM

I love the one where she's hugging him from behind! So much love :D
Dorothy Huynh says: Saturday, October 10, 2009, 01:00 PM

YES! First comment? These images are amazing. You inspire me :)

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Cristin & Harpur
Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 08:25 AM
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
Photographers: Sarah & Chris Rhoads





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italida says: Tuesday, October 6, 2009, 03:02 AM

I LOVE your photos!!! great photoshooting!!!

margaret singer says: Monday, October 5, 2009, 10:03 PM

that dress, the tractor, the bow tie, the dog, the rainbow, the dancing. . . seriously great details. love it all.
Becka @Studio222 Photography says: Monday, October 5, 2009, 01:17 PM

What an absolutely perfect location! Beautiful as always!
Cody Emberton says: Sunday, October 4, 2009, 08:35 PM

These are gorgeous Sarah & Chris! Do you have an updated list of the cities you'll be visiting this year?!
Matthew says: Sunday, October 4, 2009, 07:24 PM

These photographs are wonderful, simply amazing! Great job!
Julie says: Sunday, October 4, 2009, 02:38 PM

Her dress is FLAWLESS and your pictures are too, of course. :)
megan welker says: Friday, October 2, 2009, 01:32 PM

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!
Mark Brooke says: Thursday, October 1, 2009, 05:32 PM

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!!!
Rick Fernandez says: Thursday, October 1, 2009, 11:40 AM

You inspire me (period). Thank you.

heather says: Thursday, October 1, 2009, 01:08 AM

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!
Meg Malone says: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 08:07 PM

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!
Allie says: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 06:27 PM

That band looks absolutely awesome - love it!
Jeff Holt says: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 04:25 PM

KILLER WEDDING guys! You totally rocked this one!
amber says: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 02:45 PM

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.
James Moes says: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 02:33 PM

Great work Sarah! And what a nerdband!
Michelle Engvall says: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 12:30 PM

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. :)
Betsy says: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 11:09 AM

wow. her dress is FABULOUS.
and whoever photographed it must be too. ;)
Kisha of Sahara Blue says: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 10:07 AM

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.... :)
Josh Boston says: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 09:58 AM

Absolutely epic! Incredible stuff Sarah.

brandon says: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 09:32 AM

this estate is righteous and kickass.

brandon says: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 09:32 AM

this estate is righteous and kickass.

Angie says: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 09:03 AM

Wow- These are STUNNING! Great work!

Dennis Bullock says: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 09:02 AM

Sarah these are so amazing....
Alexandra says: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 08:51 AM

wow. you are overflowing with talent. i LOVE it!

Jane Hasty says: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 08:48 AM

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!
Rebecca Hansen says: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 08:41 AM

I never wanted these pictures to end! This wedding was perfect.
Rebecca Hansen says: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 08:40 AM

I never wanted these pictures to end! This wedding was perfect.
Candice says: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 08:37 AM

what a great dress she has! love it. what a great wedding....looks AMAZING and dreamy...