Christie and Adam – August 31st 2008

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Christie and Adam were married in Bremerton, Washington at the local Elks Lodge. They have an incredible lawn with a view of the sound and mountains.

Sara and I got up early and headed down to the ferry terminal to catch the 60 minute ferry ride across the sound to the Kitsap peninsula where Bremerton rests surrounded by water to all but the west side of the city. It was a cool crisp day and the ferry ride over was fun. I love standing on the exposed upper deck looking for seals and watching the gulls play in the turbulent air behind the boat.

We met with Adam at the lodge where they were setting up the ceremony site. Christie was still at the salon getting her hair done. Adam and his groomsmen got ready and we took off to a historic navy gun placed in a park in the center of town for a few staged shots while we waited for Christie to finish up. We had fun reenacting battle scenes in their suits.

When we returned to the lodge I found Christie and her brides maids in a back room getting their makeup applied. While Christie was stepping into her dress her ADORABLE flower girls came by to say hello. They were so precious in their bright colored polka-dotted dresses! I think I shot 100 frames of just them interacting with Christie, they were so cute!

With dark clouds brewing overhead we were surprised to be treated to a warm afternoon sunglow for the ceremony which created a rich buttery light that I loved. At their reception the toasts turned into an Adam roast which was pretty hilarious to listen to! All in good fun! We finished off the night photographing the guys having a cigar outside in the dark of night.

Christie and Adam, it was a pleasure being part of your wedding. Sara and I thank you for including us!