Alex and Jamie have a classic high school love story.  They started dating young, during their freshman year of high school (2003), and got married 7 years later, in 2010.  It’s the fairytale story that only seems to happen in the movies. Alex and Jamie both grew up in the small town of Bellingham, WA, where they began making memories together by going to proms, school dances, and football games. You know, the things we all do in high school. Growing up in Bellingham, they have always been supported and surrounded by good friends and family.  Every wedding has something that makes it unique and special, and for Alex and Jamie, the underlying charm was friendship.

Alex has grown up with his groomsman, and they’ve been through countless adventures together. Because they knew each other so well, the depth of their friendship was at the forefront all day. Actually, there were many times that I couldn’t hold back the laughter at some of the things they did. In fact, I want to create future blog post dedicated solely to the groomsman and their funny antics of the day.  The guys were absolutely great, and I had a great time hanging out with them.

Friendship at the wedding went far beyond the groomsman.  Because Alex and Jamie grew up in Bellingham and went to the same school, they had many mutual friends. It seemed like everybody knew everybody, and that made for some good ole’ fashion fun! The speeches were hilarious, the jokes were funny, and the entire sentiment of the day was that of love and companionship.

Thank you, Alex and Jamie, for giving me the opportunity to capture these memories of your wedding day.

It was so easy to see the friendship these guys had with Alex, and with Jamie. Everything with this group was so easy. They had fun together, and they were all genuinely happy for their friends, Alex and Jamie.

The venue, Evergreen Gardens, was absolutely beautiful. There was a log cabin surrounded by huge cedar trees that seemed to reach up and touch the sky. It provided the perfect backdrop for this outdoor, country-wedding.

The giant cedar trees provided the perfect backdrop for Alex and Jamie’s wedding. The sun seemed to echo the feelings at the wedding, providing warmth and joy, all day long.

By far, some of the funniest reception speeches I’ve heard in a long time. Everyone was laughing, toasting, and having a great time as they honored Alex and Jamie’s marriage. Because everyone at the wedding were such good friends, the speeches were free-flowing and everyone was happy.  There was one moment, when each of the groomsman stood up and went to hug Alex’s mom. A testament to the years of friendship they have with each other.