Melissa Petersson and Richard Rinehart had a gorgeous ceremony at Blake Island’s Tillicum Village. This truly unique wedding embraced numerous cultures, most obviously Native American. From totem poles, to eagle feathers collected by Melissa and carried by the flowergirl, each moment presented something new to photograph.

The festivities began early morning with an hour long Argosy Cruise, and ended late night on another cruise rocked by the ceremonial beat of native drum, dance and song. What an honor and privledge to be apart of this cross-cultural, cross-generational and cross-the-water spectacular wedding.

Congratulations Melissa and Richard. May your life remain as colorful as your wedding day.

Bride with fuschia flower and feather bouquet

Tillicum Village Wedding Flowergirl

Native American Wedding with Groom at Longhouse

Grandparent portraits at Blake Island wedding

Kiss and Wedding Party at Tillicum Village wedding

Groom's Party and cigars (Tillicum Village wedding)



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  • Susan White - I just recieved my dress. Its beautiful. You guys are great. I ordered my bridesmaid dresses from here too. im hoping they turn out as good as my dress. Thank you.ReplyCancel

Before the gorgeous wedding of our very own Kelsey, we went to play in Snoqualmie near Kelsey and Gabe’s new home to create their engagement photographs. Images were displayed on each dining table during the wedding night meal.

For more information on throwing a beautiful event like Kelsey’s, see the Seattle Style article featuring her wedding. The following quote describes my thoughts on what made Kelsey and Gabe’s wedding so special.

“Kelsey wears her love for friends and family on her sleeve, and clearly the love is returned. I felt so connected to everyone, appreciating the deep meaning in each of the friends participating in hand-making programs, performing ceremony music including a recorded processional played on the piano by Gabe’s deceased Dad. Others hung decorations, created favors, and bartended. What made her a fabulous bride to work with? She is in touch with her emotions and has a self-confidence and awareness that made this event heart-felt for all lucky enough to be in attendance.”

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  • Orange County Wedding Photographer - Hi Janet! these engagement pictures are so fun and colorful. I love them! I wish we had fields like that here in southern California! Sheesh, some of those wild flower fields are just phenomenal! Keep up the great work. take care. HoffmannReplyCancel

  • Aaron - Wow!! nice slide show! Such a cute couple.
    Great job on these images Janet!ReplyCancel

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