Rachel and Tommy’s story dates back to the 1980’s when their parents owned shops in South Seattle. Fast forward and they rekindled their relationship when they met at a church in Tacoma where they ended up growing up together for over a decade. When you ask them how their friendship evolved, they both say they had a crush on each other at the same time, but it wasn’t until they had some liquid courage to admit they both liked each other. 25 years later, they found me to photograph their wedding celebration. The wedding was one of my favorite examples of ways that a couple made it tru to their style. Their requirements for a wedding: nothing super traditional - no flowers, no wedding party, people don’t need to sit in a formal ceremony setting, just us surrounded by our best friends and family and a massive dance party. Oh yes they delivered on that. Check out photos from their Seattle wedding day that took place first at the Ballard Hotel and the Olympic Rooftop followed by a celebration at Golden Gardens Beach:
The Team:
Prep Hotel: Hotel Ballard
First Look Venue: Hotel Ballard Olympic Rooftop/Stoneburner
Bride HMUA: Olivia Gonzales
Wedding Venue: Golden Gardens Bathhouse
Catering: Flame Catering + Family-made korean food
Dessert: House of Donuts
Photobooth: Imperial Photobooth
Coffee: Cafe Ladro
Florals: Van Anh
