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How to Elope in Mt Rainier Elopement Guide 2026 is LIVE!!

I packed this guide with so much helpful information about Mt Rainier, shared some of my favorite trails, info on permits, entrances and of course details on how to elope in this incredible national park!!

If you or someone you know is looking for a photographer that is very experienced in navigating Mt Rainier, can share location lists, hidden gems and plan B/C back up plans ready to go - reach out! I’d love to help plan and capture an epic adventure for your Mt Rainier wedding day!

Link to the blog is in my bio and stories! And even if you are not looking for a photographer but want to hike at Mt Rainier with your girlfriends or family - this guide has a ton of information that will be helpful for you too!

Please leave some love on my guide to one of my top favorite national parks!!

#mtrainierelopement #mtrainierwedding #mtrainiernationalpark #mtrainier #seattleelopementphotographer

How to Elope in Mt Rainier Elopement Guide 2026 is LIVE!!

I packed this guide with so much helpful information about Mt Rainier, shared some of my favorite trails, info on permits, entrances and of course details on how to elope in this incredible national park!!

If you or someone you know is looking for a photographer that is very experienced in navigating Mt Rainier, can share location lists, hidden gems and plan B/C back up plans ready to go - reach out! I’d love to help plan and capture an epic adventure for your Mt Rainier wedding day!

Link to the blog is in my bio and stories! And even if you are not looking for a photographer but want to hike at Mt Rainier with your girlfriends or family - this guide has a ton of information that will be helpful for you too!

Please leave some love on my guide to one of my top favorite national parks!!

#mtrainierelopement #mtrainierwedding #mtrainiernationalpark #mtrainier #seattleelopementphotographer

How to Elope in Mt Rainier Elopement Guide 2026 is LIVE!!

I packed this guide with so much helpful information about Mt Rainier, shared some of my favorite trails, info on permits, entrances and of course details on how to elope in this incredible national park!!

If you or someone you know is looking for a photographer that is very experienced in navigating Mt Rainier, can share location lists, hidden gems and plan B/C back up plans ready to go - reach out! I’d love to help plan and capture an epic adventure for your Mt Rainier wedding day!

Link to the blog is in my bio and stories! And even if you are not looking for a photographer but want to hike at Mt Rainier with your girlfriends or family - this guide has a ton of information that will be helpful for you too!

Please leave some love on my guide to one of my top favorite national parks!!

#mtrainierelopement #mtrainierwedding #mtrainiernationalpark #mtrainier #seattleelopementphotographer

How to Elope in Mt Rainier Elopement Guide 2026 is LIVE!!

I packed this guide with so much helpful information about Mt Rainier, shared some of my favorite trails, info on permits, entrances and of course details on how to elope in this incredible national park!!

If you or someone you know is looking for a photographer that is very experienced in navigating Mt Rainier, can share location lists, hidden gems and plan B/C back up plans ready to go - reach out! I’d love to help plan and capture an epic adventure for your Mt Rainier wedding day!

Link to the blog is in my bio and stories! And even if you are not looking for a photographer but want to hike at Mt Rainier with your girlfriends or family - this guide has a ton of information that will be helpful for you too!

Please leave some love on my guide to one of my top favorite national parks!!

#mtrainierelopement #mtrainierwedding #mtrainiernationalpark #mtrainier #seattleelopementphotographer

How to Elope in Mt Rainier Elopement Guide 2026 is LIVE!!

I packed this guide with so much helpful information about Mt Rainier, shared some of my favorite trails, info on permits, entrances and of course details on how to elope in this incredible national park!!

If you or someone you know is looking for a photographer that is very experienced in navigating Mt Rainier, can share location lists, hidden gems and plan B/C back up plans ready to go - reach out! I’d love to help plan and capture an epic adventure for your Mt Rainier wedding day!

Link to the blog is in my bio and stories! And even if you are not looking for a photographer but want to hike at Mt Rainier with your girlfriends or family - this guide has a ton of information that will be helpful for you too!

Please leave some love on my guide to one of my top favorite national parks!!

#mtrainierelopement #mtrainierwedding #mtrainiernationalpark #mtrainier #seattleelopementphotographer

How to Elope in Mt Rainier Elopement Guide 2026 is LIVE!!

I packed this guide with so much helpful information about Mt Rainier, shared some of my favorite trails, info on permits, entrances and of course details on how to elope in this incredible national park!!

If you or someone you know is looking for a photographer that is very experienced in navigating Mt Rainier, can share location lists, hidden gems and plan B/C back up plans ready to go - reach out! I’d love to help plan and capture an epic adventure for your Mt Rainier wedding day!

Link to the blog is in my bio and stories! And even if you are not looking for a photographer but want to hike at Mt Rainier with your girlfriends or family - this guide has a ton of information that will be helpful for you too!

Please leave some love on my guide to one of my top favorite national parks!!

#mtrainierelopement #mtrainierwedding #mtrainiernationalpark #mtrainier #seattleelopementphotographer

It’s been overwhelming to receive the love and support these past 2 weeks and I know there are many with more questions.

So here is the backstory.

At the age of 12, my family and I were in a near fatal car accident almost 25 years ago and as a result I paralyzed a 1/4 of my body - predominantly my right arm.

The next few chapters were full of rehab, back to back surgeries, a 13 hour nerve transplant, skin grafts, more surgeries and an unsuccessful brain stem spinal cord surgery that made the whole injury so much worse.

As a result of that surgery- it tripled my nerve pain, temporarily paralyzed my left ( only functioning arm for one year ) and the damage done to my spinal cord is permanent.

I have been fighting 2 battles simultaneously. One is to find the cure to one day live a chronic pain free life.
Second - to get the most function I can in my right arm.

I feel so much peace that we have tried everything we could to save my arm and this past year got the final diagnosis that my right hand was fully dead and my body was showing signs…it was time to let go.

So I made the empowering decision to amputate the lower half of my right arm. To let her go. I’m embracing this next chapter with some relief and hope.

But even though my life has had hardship, I would never take it back because of all the lessons God has taught me in my pain. To have empathy, compassion, perspective, and gratitude and as a result my life is full of joy, laughter , adventure and an incredible community. A community where we celebrate our wins and we mourn the losses together.

So if you are in the trenches. Have hope, you can find joy again. Just take the next step. You got this 👊🏼 #alifemodified #yougotthis #onearmedbandit

The news is out!!! So excited for @blisspoureetezadi and @zackgoytowski and the amazing baby on the way!!
It’s been such a joy and blessing capturing this incredible love story!! And so stoked to see this amazing news in @people !!
Congrats Bliss + Zach! You two are going to be incredible parents! 🥹♥️

HMUA: @michellewight.hmu

We had such an incredible time @thewoodinvillevenuecollective with the most amazing team of vendors!
I hope you got a chance to meet our talented artists Karla @karla.makeupartist and Lindsey @beauty_by_lindsey_
Venue: JM Cellars
@jmcellars
Planning & Design: Audrey Grace Events
@audreygraceevents
Photographer: Kelly Lemon Photography
@kellylemon
Florals: Emerald City Flowers
@emeraldcityflowers
Videography: Robin Co. Studio
@robincostudio
Gown: Cicada Bridal
@cicadabridal
Catering: Ravishing Radish
@ravishingradishcatering
Rentals: CORT Party Rental
@cortpartyrental
DJ/Music: Integral DJs
@integraldjs
Specialty Lighting: Lightsmiths
@lightsmiths.seattle
Hair & Make-up: Bridal Beauty Agency
@bridalbeautyagency
Paper Goods: June Press
@junepress
Cake: Paper Cake Shop
@papercakeshop
Ice Cream Cart: Aha Sugar Co.
@ahasugarco
Photobooth: 321 Foto
@321fotobooth
Pet Sitter: To Wag & To Hold
@towagandtohold
Sticker Vendor: Little Love Vending
@littlelovevending
Transportation: Butler Valet
@butlerseattle
Models: Anisha & Kevin

We had such an incredible time @thewoodinvillevenuecollective with the most amazing team of vendors!
I hope you got a chance to meet our talented artists Karla @karla.makeupartist and Lindsey @beauty_by_lindsey_
Venue: JM Cellars
@jmcellars
Planning & Design: Audrey Grace Events
@audreygraceevents
Photographer: Kelly Lemon Photography
@kellylemon
Florals: Emerald City Flowers
@emeraldcityflowers
Videography: Robin Co. Studio
@robincostudio
Gown: Cicada Bridal
@cicadabridal
Catering: Ravishing Radish
@ravishingradishcatering
Rentals: CORT Party Rental
@cortpartyrental
DJ/Music: Integral DJs
@integraldjs
Specialty Lighting: Lightsmiths
@lightsmiths.seattle
Hair & Make-up: Bridal Beauty Agency
@bridalbeautyagency
Paper Goods: June Press
@junepress
Cake: Paper Cake Shop
@papercakeshop
Ice Cream Cart: Aha Sugar Co.
@ahasugarco
Photobooth: 321 Foto
@321fotobooth
Pet Sitter: To Wag & To Hold
@towagandtohold
Sticker Vendor: Little Love Vending
@littlelovevending
Transportation: Butler Valet
@butlerseattle
Models: Anisha & Kevin

We had such an incredible time @thewoodinvillevenuecollective with the most amazing team of vendors!
I hope you got a chance to meet our talented artists Karla @karla.makeupartist and Lindsey @beauty_by_lindsey_
Venue: JM Cellars
@jmcellars
Planning & Design: Audrey Grace Events
@audreygraceevents
Photographer: Kelly Lemon Photography
@kellylemon
Florals: Emerald City Flowers
@emeraldcityflowers
Videography: Robin Co. Studio
@robincostudio
Gown: Cicada Bridal
@cicadabridal
Catering: Ravishing Radish
@ravishingradishcatering
Rentals: CORT Party Rental
@cortpartyrental
DJ/Music: Integral DJs
@integraldjs
Specialty Lighting: Lightsmiths
@lightsmiths.seattle
Hair & Make-up: Bridal Beauty Agency
@bridalbeautyagency
Paper Goods: June Press
@junepress
Cake: Paper Cake Shop
@papercakeshop
Ice Cream Cart: Aha Sugar Co.
@ahasugarco
Photobooth: 321 Foto
@321fotobooth
Pet Sitter: To Wag & To Hold
@towagandtohold
Sticker Vendor: Little Love Vending
@littlelovevending
Transportation: Butler Valet
@butlerseattle
Models: Anisha & Kevin

We had such an incredible time @thewoodinvillevenuecollective with the most amazing team of vendors!
I hope you got a chance to meet our talented artists Karla @karla.makeupartist and Lindsey @beauty_by_lindsey_
Venue: JM Cellars
@jmcellars
Planning & Design: Audrey Grace Events
@audreygraceevents
Photographer: Kelly Lemon Photography
@kellylemon
Florals: Emerald City Flowers
@emeraldcityflowers
Videography: Robin Co. Studio
@robincostudio
Gown: Cicada Bridal
@cicadabridal
Catering: Ravishing Radish
@ravishingradishcatering
Rentals: CORT Party Rental
@cortpartyrental
DJ/Music: Integral DJs
@integraldjs
Specialty Lighting: Lightsmiths
@lightsmiths.seattle
Hair & Make-up: Bridal Beauty Agency
@bridalbeautyagency
Paper Goods: June Press
@junepress
Cake: Paper Cake Shop
@papercakeshop
Ice Cream Cart: Aha Sugar Co.
@ahasugarco
Photobooth: 321 Foto
@321fotobooth
Pet Sitter: To Wag & To Hold
@towagandtohold
Sticker Vendor: Little Love Vending
@littlelovevending
Transportation: Butler Valet
@butlerseattle
Models: Anisha & Kevin

We had such an incredible time @thewoodinvillevenuecollective with the most amazing team of vendors!
I hope you got a chance to meet our talented artists Karla @karla.makeupartist and Lindsey @beauty_by_lindsey_
Venue: JM Cellars
@jmcellars
Planning & Design: Audrey Grace Events
@audreygraceevents
Photographer: Kelly Lemon Photography
@kellylemon
Florals: Emerald City Flowers
@emeraldcityflowers
Videography: Robin Co. Studio
@robincostudio
Gown: Cicada Bridal
@cicadabridal
Catering: Ravishing Radish
@ravishingradishcatering
Rentals: CORT Party Rental
@cortpartyrental
DJ/Music: Integral DJs
@integraldjs
Specialty Lighting: Lightsmiths
@lightsmiths.seattle
Hair & Make-up: Bridal Beauty Agency
@bridalbeautyagency
Paper Goods: June Press
@junepress
Cake: Paper Cake Shop
@papercakeshop
Ice Cream Cart: Aha Sugar Co.
@ahasugarco
Photobooth: 321 Foto
@321fotobooth
Pet Sitter: To Wag & To Hold
@towagandtohold
Sticker Vendor: Little Love Vending
@littlelovevending
Transportation: Butler Valet
@butlerseattle
Models: Anisha & Kevin

We had such an incredible time @thewoodinvillevenuecollective with the most amazing team of vendors!
I hope you got a chance to meet our talented artists Karla @karla.makeupartist and Lindsey @beauty_by_lindsey_
Venue: JM Cellars
@jmcellars
Planning & Design: Audrey Grace Events
@audreygraceevents
Photographer: Kelly Lemon Photography
@kellylemon
Florals: Emerald City Flowers
@emeraldcityflowers
Videography: Robin Co. Studio
@robincostudio
Gown: Cicada Bridal
@cicadabridal
Catering: Ravishing Radish
@ravishingradishcatering
Rentals: CORT Party Rental
@cortpartyrental
DJ/Music: Integral DJs
@integraldjs
Specialty Lighting: Lightsmiths
@lightsmiths.seattle
Hair & Make-up: Bridal Beauty Agency
@bridalbeautyagency
Paper Goods: June Press
@junepress
Cake: Paper Cake Shop
@papercakeshop
Ice Cream Cart: Aha Sugar Co.
@ahasugarco
Photobooth: 321 Foto
@321fotobooth
Pet Sitter: To Wag & To Hold
@towagandtohold
Sticker Vendor: Little Love Vending
@littlelovevending
Transportation: Butler Valet
@butlerseattle
Models: Anisha & Kevin

HUGE shoutout to the amazing team of vendors that helped create a truly special day at JM Cellars for @thewoodinvillevenuecollective Spring Wedding Showcase last weekend!

If you are planning a special event and looking for any vendors to help bring your vision to life, these are some amazing folks that you will love working with.

Planning & Design: @audreygraceevents
Photographer: @kellylemon
Florals: @emeraldcityflowers
Videography: @robincostudio
Gown: @cicadabridal
Catering: @ravishingradishcatering
Rentals: @cortpartyrental
DJ/Music: @integraldjs
Specialty Lighting: @lightsmiths.seattle
Hair & Make-up: @bridalbeautyagency
Paper Goods: @junepress
Cake: @papercakeshop
Ice Cream Cart: @ahasugarco
Photobooth: @321fotobooth
Pet Sitter: @towagandtohold
Sticker Vendor: @littlelovevending
Transportation:@butlerseattle

HUGE shoutout to the amazing team of vendors that helped create a truly special day at JM Cellars for @thewoodinvillevenuecollective Spring Wedding Showcase last weekend!

If you are planning a special event and looking for any vendors to help bring your vision to life, these are some amazing folks that you will love working with.

Planning & Design: @audreygraceevents
Photographer: @kellylemon
Florals: @emeraldcityflowers
Videography: @robincostudio
Gown: @cicadabridal
Catering: @ravishingradishcatering
Rentals: @cortpartyrental
DJ/Music: @integraldjs
Specialty Lighting: @lightsmiths.seattle
Hair & Make-up: @bridalbeautyagency
Paper Goods: @junepress
Cake: @papercakeshop
Ice Cream Cart: @ahasugarco
Photobooth: @321fotobooth
Pet Sitter: @towagandtohold
Sticker Vendor: @littlelovevending
Transportation:@butlerseattle

HUGE shoutout to the amazing team of vendors that helped create a truly special day at JM Cellars for @thewoodinvillevenuecollective Spring Wedding Showcase last weekend!

If you are planning a special event and looking for any vendors to help bring your vision to life, these are some amazing folks that you will love working with.

Planning & Design: @audreygraceevents
Photographer: @kellylemon
Florals: @emeraldcityflowers
Videography: @robincostudio
Gown: @cicadabridal
Catering: @ravishingradishcatering
Rentals: @cortpartyrental
DJ/Music: @integraldjs
Specialty Lighting: @lightsmiths.seattle
Hair & Make-up: @bridalbeautyagency
Paper Goods: @junepress
Cake: @papercakeshop
Ice Cream Cart: @ahasugarco
Photobooth: @321fotobooth
Pet Sitter: @towagandtohold
Sticker Vendor: @littlelovevending
Transportation:@butlerseattle

HUGE shoutout to the amazing team of vendors that helped create a truly special day at JM Cellars for @thewoodinvillevenuecollective Spring Wedding Showcase last weekend!

If you are planning a special event and looking for any vendors to help bring your vision to life, these are some amazing folks that you will love working with.

Planning & Design: @audreygraceevents
Photographer: @kellylemon
Florals: @emeraldcityflowers
Videography: @robincostudio
Gown: @cicadabridal
Catering: @ravishingradishcatering
Rentals: @cortpartyrental
DJ/Music: @integraldjs
Specialty Lighting: @lightsmiths.seattle
Hair & Make-up: @bridalbeautyagency
Paper Goods: @junepress
Cake: @papercakeshop
Ice Cream Cart: @ahasugarco
Photobooth: @321fotobooth
Pet Sitter: @towagandtohold
Sticker Vendor: @littlelovevending
Transportation:@butlerseattle

HUGE shoutout to the amazing team of vendors that helped create a truly special day at JM Cellars for @thewoodinvillevenuecollective Spring Wedding Showcase last weekend!

If you are planning a special event and looking for any vendors to help bring your vision to life, these are some amazing folks that you will love working with.

Planning & Design: @audreygraceevents
Photographer: @kellylemon
Florals: @emeraldcityflowers
Videography: @robincostudio
Gown: @cicadabridal
Catering: @ravishingradishcatering
Rentals: @cortpartyrental
DJ/Music: @integraldjs
Specialty Lighting: @lightsmiths.seattle
Hair & Make-up: @bridalbeautyagency
Paper Goods: @junepress
Cake: @papercakeshop
Ice Cream Cart: @ahasugarco
Photobooth: @321fotobooth
Pet Sitter: @towagandtohold
Sticker Vendor: @littlelovevending
Transportation:@butlerseattle

HUGE shoutout to the amazing team of vendors that helped create a truly special day at JM Cellars for @thewoodinvillevenuecollective Spring Wedding Showcase last weekend!

If you are planning a special event and looking for any vendors to help bring your vision to life, these are some amazing folks that you will love working with.

Planning & Design: @audreygraceevents
Photographer: @kellylemon
Florals: @emeraldcityflowers
Videography: @robincostudio
Gown: @cicadabridal
Catering: @ravishingradishcatering
Rentals: @cortpartyrental
DJ/Music: @integraldjs
Specialty Lighting: @lightsmiths.seattle
Hair & Make-up: @bridalbeautyagency
Paper Goods: @junepress
Cake: @papercakeshop
Ice Cream Cart: @ahasugarco
Photobooth: @321fotobooth
Pet Sitter: @towagandtohold
Sticker Vendor: @littlelovevending
Transportation:@butlerseattle

HUGE shoutout to the amazing team of vendors that helped create a truly special day at JM Cellars for @thewoodinvillevenuecollective Spring Wedding Showcase last weekend!

If you are planning a special event and looking for any vendors to help bring your vision to life, these are some amazing folks that you will love working with.

Planning & Design: @audreygraceevents
Photographer: @kellylemon
Florals: @emeraldcityflowers
Videography: @robincostudio
Gown: @cicadabridal
Catering: @ravishingradishcatering
Rentals: @cortpartyrental
DJ/Music: @integraldjs
Specialty Lighting: @lightsmiths.seattle
Hair & Make-up: @bridalbeautyagency
Paper Goods: @junepress
Cake: @papercakeshop
Ice Cream Cart: @ahasugarco
Photobooth: @321fotobooth
Pet Sitter: @towagandtohold
Sticker Vendor: @littlelovevending
Transportation:@butlerseattle

HUGE shoutout to the amazing team of vendors that helped create a truly special day at JM Cellars for @thewoodinvillevenuecollective Spring Wedding Showcase last weekend!

If you are planning a special event and looking for any vendors to help bring your vision to life, these are some amazing folks that you will love working with.

Planning & Design: @audreygraceevents
Photographer: @kellylemon
Florals: @emeraldcityflowers
Videography: @robincostudio
Gown: @cicadabridal
Catering: @ravishingradishcatering
Rentals: @cortpartyrental
DJ/Music: @integraldjs
Specialty Lighting: @lightsmiths.seattle
Hair & Make-up: @bridalbeautyagency
Paper Goods: @junepress
Cake: @papercakeshop
Ice Cream Cart: @ahasugarco
Photobooth: @321fotobooth
Pet Sitter: @towagandtohold
Sticker Vendor: @littlelovevending
Transportation:@butlerseattle

HUGE shoutout to the amazing team of vendors that helped create a truly special day at JM Cellars for @thewoodinvillevenuecollective Spring Wedding Showcase last weekend!

If you are planning a special event and looking for any vendors to help bring your vision to life, these are some amazing folks that you will love working with.

Planning & Design: @audreygraceevents
Photographer: @kellylemon
Florals: @emeraldcityflowers
Videography: @robincostudio
Gown: @cicadabridal
Catering: @ravishingradishcatering
Rentals: @cortpartyrental
DJ/Music: @integraldjs
Specialty Lighting: @lightsmiths.seattle
Hair & Make-up: @bridalbeautyagency
Paper Goods: @junepress
Cake: @papercakeshop
Ice Cream Cart: @ahasugarco
Photobooth: @321fotobooth
Pet Sitter: @towagandtohold
Sticker Vendor: @littlelovevending
Transportation:@butlerseattle

HUGE shoutout to the amazing team of vendors that helped create a truly special day at JM Cellars for @thewoodinvillevenuecollective Spring Wedding Showcase last weekend!

If you are planning a special event and looking for any vendors to help bring your vision to life, these are some amazing folks that you will love working with.

Planning & Design: @audreygraceevents
Photographer: @kellylemon
Florals: @emeraldcityflowers
Videography: @robincostudio
Gown: @cicadabridal
Catering: @ravishingradishcatering
Rentals: @cortpartyrental
DJ/Music: @integraldjs
Specialty Lighting: @lightsmiths.seattle
Hair & Make-up: @bridalbeautyagency
Paper Goods: @junepress
Cake: @papercakeshop
Ice Cream Cart: @ahasugarco
Photobooth: @321fotobooth
Pet Sitter: @towagandtohold
Sticker Vendor: @littlelovevending
Transportation:@butlerseattle

I am so amazed by the artistry, expertise, whimsy, talent and joy I got to witness and capture during the @thewoodinvillevenuecollective at @jmcellars !!

This incredible team brought their best and it was so fun to create something magical together and chat with couples about ways they can bring their vision to life!Thank you so much @audreygraceevents for inviting me to photograph this incredible event, I feel so honored to capture the art we created together that day!

Amazing dream team:

Venue:@jmcellarsevents@jmcellars
Planning & Design: @audreygraceevents
Photographer: @kellylemon
Florals: @emeraldcityflowers
Videography:@robincostudio
Gown: Cicada Bridal
@cicadabridal
Catering: Ravishing Radish
@ravishingradishcatering
Rentals: CORT Party Rental
@cortpartyrental
DJ/Music: Integral DJs
@integraldjs
Specialty Lighting & Drapery: Lightsmiths
@lightsmiths.seattle @alliebelleandco
Hair & Make-up: Bridal Beauty Agency
@bridalbeautyagency
Paper Goods: June Press
@junepress
Cake: Paper Cake Shop
@papercakeshop
Ice Cream Cart: Aha Sugar Co.
@ahasugarco
Photobooth: 321 Foto
@321fotobooth
Pet Sitter: To Wag & To Hold
@towagandtohold
Sticker Vendor: Little Love Vending
@littlelovevending
Transportation: Butler Valet
@butlerseattle
Models: Anisha & Kevin
Drapery: @alliebelleandco

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!!

 In just 6 days, the doors open for the Woodinville Venue Collective Spring Wedding Showcase! I’m so honored to have been invited to be on the incredible vendor team alongside @audreygraceevents and @jmcellarseventsand Audrey curated an amazing team of vendors to pull off her vision!!
If you’ve been dreaming of a PNW vibe for your 2026/2027 wedding that feels like a hidden woodland scene, this is the one event you don’t want to miss.

I have had the joy of photographing many weddings at this incredible venue - combining great wine, tucked away in the forest but big enough for your guests / it’s a dream venue!!

#woodinvillewedding #jmcellars #audreygraceevents #woodinvillevenuecollective @thewoodinvillevenuecollective @jmcellars @jmcellarsevents

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!!

 In just 6 days, the doors open for the Woodinville Venue Collective Spring Wedding Showcase! I’m so honored to have been invited to be on the incredible vendor team alongside @audreygraceevents and @jmcellarseventsand Audrey curated an amazing team of vendors to pull off her vision!!
If you’ve been dreaming of a PNW vibe for your 2026/2027 wedding that feels like a hidden woodland scene, this is the one event you don’t want to miss.

I have had the joy of photographing many weddings at this incredible venue - combining great wine, tucked away in the forest but big enough for your guests / it’s a dream venue!!

#woodinvillewedding #jmcellars #audreygraceevents #woodinvillevenuecollective @thewoodinvillevenuecollective @jmcellars @jmcellarsevents

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!!

 In just 6 days, the doors open for the Woodinville Venue Collective Spring Wedding Showcase! I’m so honored to have been invited to be on the incredible vendor team alongside @audreygraceevents and @jmcellarseventsand Audrey curated an amazing team of vendors to pull off her vision!!
If you’ve been dreaming of a PNW vibe for your 2026/2027 wedding that feels like a hidden woodland scene, this is the one event you don’t want to miss.

I have had the joy of photographing many weddings at this incredible venue - combining great wine, tucked away in the forest but big enough for your guests / it’s a dream venue!!

#woodinvillewedding #jmcellars #audreygraceevents #woodinvillevenuecollective @thewoodinvillevenuecollective @jmcellars @jmcellarsevents

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!!

 In just 6 days, the doors open for the Woodinville Venue Collective Spring Wedding Showcase! I’m so honored to have been invited to be on the incredible vendor team alongside @audreygraceevents and @jmcellarseventsand Audrey curated an amazing team of vendors to pull off her vision!!
If you’ve been dreaming of a PNW vibe for your 2026/2027 wedding that feels like a hidden woodland scene, this is the one event you don’t want to miss.

I have had the joy of photographing many weddings at this incredible venue - combining great wine, tucked away in the forest but big enough for your guests / it’s a dream venue!!

#woodinvillewedding #jmcellars #audreygraceevents #woodinvillevenuecollective @thewoodinvillevenuecollective @jmcellars @jmcellarsevents

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!!

 In just 6 days, the doors open for the Woodinville Venue Collective Spring Wedding Showcase! I’m so honored to have been invited to be on the incredible vendor team alongside @audreygraceevents and @jmcellarseventsand Audrey curated an amazing team of vendors to pull off her vision!!
If you’ve been dreaming of a PNW vibe for your 2026/2027 wedding that feels like a hidden woodland scene, this is the one event you don’t want to miss.

I have had the joy of photographing many weddings at this incredible venue - combining great wine, tucked away in the forest but big enough for your guests / it’s a dream venue!!

#woodinvillewedding #jmcellars #audreygraceevents #woodinvillevenuecollective @thewoodinvillevenuecollective @jmcellars @jmcellarsevents

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!!

 In just 6 days, the doors open for the Woodinville Venue Collective Spring Wedding Showcase! I’m so honored to have been invited to be on the incredible vendor team alongside @audreygraceevents and @jmcellarseventsand Audrey curated an amazing team of vendors to pull off her vision!!
If you’ve been dreaming of a PNW vibe for your 2026/2027 wedding that feels like a hidden woodland scene, this is the one event you don’t want to miss.

I have had the joy of photographing many weddings at this incredible venue - combining great wine, tucked away in the forest but big enough for your guests / it’s a dream venue!!

#woodinvillewedding #jmcellars #audreygraceevents #woodinvillevenuecollective @thewoodinvillevenuecollective @jmcellars @jmcellarsevents

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!!

 In just 6 days, the doors open for the Woodinville Venue Collective Spring Wedding Showcase! I’m so honored to have been invited to be on the incredible vendor team alongside @audreygraceevents and @jmcellarseventsand Audrey curated an amazing team of vendors to pull off her vision!!
If you’ve been dreaming of a PNW vibe for your 2026/2027 wedding that feels like a hidden woodland scene, this is the one event you don’t want to miss.

I have had the joy of photographing many weddings at this incredible venue - combining great wine, tucked away in the forest but big enough for your guests / it’s a dream venue!!

#woodinvillewedding #jmcellars #audreygraceevents #woodinvillevenuecollective @thewoodinvillevenuecollective @jmcellars @jmcellarsevents

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!!

 In just 6 days, the doors open for the Woodinville Venue Collective Spring Wedding Showcase! I’m so honored to have been invited to be on the incredible vendor team alongside @audreygraceevents and @jmcellarseventsand Audrey curated an amazing team of vendors to pull off her vision!!
If you’ve been dreaming of a PNW vibe for your 2026/2027 wedding that feels like a hidden woodland scene, this is the one event you don’t want to miss.

I have had the joy of photographing many weddings at this incredible venue - combining great wine, tucked away in the forest but big enough for your guests / it’s a dream venue!!

#woodinvillewedding #jmcellars #audreygraceevents #woodinvillevenuecollective @thewoodinvillevenuecollective @jmcellars @jmcellarsevents

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!!

 In just 6 days, the doors open for the Woodinville Venue Collective Spring Wedding Showcase! I’m so honored to have been invited to be on the incredible vendor team alongside @audreygraceevents and @jmcellarseventsand Audrey curated an amazing team of vendors to pull off her vision!!
If you’ve been dreaming of a PNW vibe for your 2026/2027 wedding that feels like a hidden woodland scene, this is the one event you don’t want to miss.

I have had the joy of photographing many weddings at this incredible venue - combining great wine, tucked away in the forest but big enough for your guests / it’s a dream venue!!

#woodinvillewedding #jmcellars #audreygraceevents #woodinvillevenuecollective @thewoodinvillevenuecollective @jmcellars @jmcellarsevents

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!!

 In just 6 days, the doors open for the Woodinville Venue Collective Spring Wedding Showcase! I’m so honored to have been invited to be on the incredible vendor team alongside @audreygraceevents and @jmcellarseventsand Audrey curated an amazing team of vendors to pull off her vision!!
If you’ve been dreaming of a PNW vibe for your 2026/2027 wedding that feels like a hidden woodland scene, this is the one event you don’t want to miss.

I have had the joy of photographing many weddings at this incredible venue - combining great wine, tucked away in the forest but big enough for your guests / it’s a dream venue!!

#woodinvillewedding #jmcellars #audreygraceevents #woodinvillevenuecollective @thewoodinvillevenuecollective @jmcellars @jmcellarsevents

This intimate Seattle wedding was so beautifully designed and styled to perfection! Jordan + Jade had a colorful whimsical vision and @bixbyandpine brought it to life for their intimate Seattle wedding! They had their ceremony in Volunteer Park and incredible reception at @olympicrooftoppavilion !

Your wedding day deserves to be celebrated YOUR way - no matter the guest count! And you can often have more room to play when you have an intimate wedding!

I love the intention and thoughtful playfulness J+J brought in through so many details!!

Swipe to see one of my favorite moments of the day, when Jordan looked out her window - full dressed and ready about to leave for the ceremony, she was breathtaking!!

I love seeing couples lean into color more now! Are you loving the neutral vibes or enjoying the fun splashes of color we are seeing come up in the industry??

Vendor team :
Planners + florals: @bixbyandpine @parcellsflowerco
Venue: @olympicrooftoppavilion
Stationery + Signage: @26pressed
Catering : @stoneburnerseattle
Lodging: @hotelballard
Rentals : @wandereventrentals@balancingballoons
@jordancgodinez @jadegodinez
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#seattleelopementphotographer #seattleweddingphotography #intimateseattlewedding #weddingtrends

This intimate Seattle wedding was so beautifully designed and styled to perfection! Jordan + Jade had a colorful whimsical vision and @bixbyandpine brought it to life for their intimate Seattle wedding! They had their ceremony in Volunteer Park and incredible reception at @olympicrooftoppavilion !

Your wedding day deserves to be celebrated YOUR way - no matter the guest count! And you can often have more room to play when you have an intimate wedding!

I love the intention and thoughtful playfulness J+J brought in through so many details!!

Swipe to see one of my favorite moments of the day, when Jordan looked out her window - full dressed and ready about to leave for the ceremony, she was breathtaking!!

I love seeing couples lean into color more now! Are you loving the neutral vibes or enjoying the fun splashes of color we are seeing come up in the industry??

Vendor team :
Planners + florals: @bixbyandpine @parcellsflowerco
Venue: @olympicrooftoppavilion
Stationery + Signage: @26pressed
Catering : @stoneburnerseattle
Lodging: @hotelballard
Rentals : @wandereventrentals@balancingballoons
@jordancgodinez @jadegodinez
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#seattleelopementphotographer #seattleweddingphotography #intimateseattlewedding #weddingtrends

This intimate Seattle wedding was so beautifully designed and styled to perfection! Jordan + Jade had a colorful whimsical vision and @bixbyandpine brought it to life for their intimate Seattle wedding! They had their ceremony in Volunteer Park and incredible reception at @olympicrooftoppavilion !

Your wedding day deserves to be celebrated YOUR way - no matter the guest count! And you can often have more room to play when you have an intimate wedding!

I love the intention and thoughtful playfulness J+J brought in through so many details!!

Swipe to see one of my favorite moments of the day, when Jordan looked out her window - full dressed and ready about to leave for the ceremony, she was breathtaking!!

I love seeing couples lean into color more now! Are you loving the neutral vibes or enjoying the fun splashes of color we are seeing come up in the industry??

Vendor team :
Planners + florals: @bixbyandpine @parcellsflowerco
Venue: @olympicrooftoppavilion
Stationery + Signage: @26pressed
Catering : @stoneburnerseattle
Lodging: @hotelballard
Rentals : @wandereventrentals@balancingballoons
@jordancgodinez @jadegodinez
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#seattleelopementphotographer #seattleweddingphotography #intimateseattlewedding #weddingtrends

This intimate Seattle wedding was so beautifully designed and styled to perfection! Jordan + Jade had a colorful whimsical vision and @bixbyandpine brought it to life for their intimate Seattle wedding! They had their ceremony in Volunteer Park and incredible reception at @olympicrooftoppavilion !

Your wedding day deserves to be celebrated YOUR way - no matter the guest count! And you can often have more room to play when you have an intimate wedding!

I love the intention and thoughtful playfulness J+J brought in through so many details!!

Swipe to see one of my favorite moments of the day, when Jordan looked out her window - full dressed and ready about to leave for the ceremony, she was breathtaking!!

I love seeing couples lean into color more now! Are you loving the neutral vibes or enjoying the fun splashes of color we are seeing come up in the industry??

Vendor team :
Planners + florals: @bixbyandpine @parcellsflowerco
Venue: @olympicrooftoppavilion
Stationery + Signage: @26pressed
Catering : @stoneburnerseattle
Lodging: @hotelballard
Rentals : @wandereventrentals@balancingballoons
@jordancgodinez @jadegodinez
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#seattleelopementphotographer #seattleweddingphotography #intimateseattlewedding #weddingtrends

This intimate Seattle wedding was so beautifully designed and styled to perfection! Jordan + Jade had a colorful whimsical vision and @bixbyandpine brought it to life for their intimate Seattle wedding! They had their ceremony in Volunteer Park and incredible reception at @olympicrooftoppavilion !

Your wedding day deserves to be celebrated YOUR way - no matter the guest count! And you can often have more room to play when you have an intimate wedding!

I love the intention and thoughtful playfulness J+J brought in through so many details!!

Swipe to see one of my favorite moments of the day, when Jordan looked out her window - full dressed and ready about to leave for the ceremony, she was breathtaking!!

I love seeing couples lean into color more now! Are you loving the neutral vibes or enjoying the fun splashes of color we are seeing come up in the industry??

Vendor team :
Planners + florals: @bixbyandpine @parcellsflowerco
Venue: @olympicrooftoppavilion
Stationery + Signage: @26pressed
Catering : @stoneburnerseattle
Lodging: @hotelballard
Rentals : @wandereventrentals@balancingballoons
@jordancgodinez @jadegodinez
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#seattleelopementphotographer #seattleweddingphotography #intimateseattlewedding #weddingtrends

This intimate Seattle wedding was so beautifully designed and styled to perfection! Jordan + Jade had a colorful whimsical vision and @bixbyandpine brought it to life for their intimate Seattle wedding! They had their ceremony in Volunteer Park and incredible reception at @olympicrooftoppavilion !

Your wedding day deserves to be celebrated YOUR way - no matter the guest count! And you can often have more room to play when you have an intimate wedding!

I love the intention and thoughtful playfulness J+J brought in through so many details!!

Swipe to see one of my favorite moments of the day, when Jordan looked out her window - full dressed and ready about to leave for the ceremony, she was breathtaking!!

I love seeing couples lean into color more now! Are you loving the neutral vibes or enjoying the fun splashes of color we are seeing come up in the industry??

Vendor team :
Planners + florals: @bixbyandpine @parcellsflowerco
Venue: @olympicrooftoppavilion
Stationery + Signage: @26pressed
Catering : @stoneburnerseattle
Lodging: @hotelballard
Rentals : @wandereventrentals@balancingballoons
@jordancgodinez @jadegodinez
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#seattleelopementphotographer #seattleweddingphotography #intimateseattlewedding #weddingtrends

This intimate Seattle wedding was so beautifully designed and styled to perfection! Jordan + Jade had a colorful whimsical vision and @bixbyandpine brought it to life for their intimate Seattle wedding! They had their ceremony in Volunteer Park and incredible reception at @olympicrooftoppavilion !

Your wedding day deserves to be celebrated YOUR way - no matter the guest count! And you can often have more room to play when you have an intimate wedding!

I love the intention and thoughtful playfulness J+J brought in through so many details!!

Swipe to see one of my favorite moments of the day, when Jordan looked out her window - full dressed and ready about to leave for the ceremony, she was breathtaking!!

I love seeing couples lean into color more now! Are you loving the neutral vibes or enjoying the fun splashes of color we are seeing come up in the industry??

Vendor team :
Planners + florals: @bixbyandpine @parcellsflowerco
Venue: @olympicrooftoppavilion
Stationery + Signage: @26pressed
Catering : @stoneburnerseattle
Lodging: @hotelballard
Rentals : @wandereventrentals@balancingballoons
@jordancgodinez @jadegodinez
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#seattleelopementphotographer #seattleweddingphotography #intimateseattlewedding #weddingtrends

Hiking Mt Rainier Elopement day 1 + Sea Plane adventure in the North Cascades Day 2 that included flying to an alpine lake, hiking, picnic, canoeing, flying home at sunset and a dinner with a private chef!!

Now tell me - doesn’t that sound INCREDIBLE!? I love when couples see their wedding day as an opportunity to dream BIG!! A+Z said they wanted to dream big and I shared some rad ideas and I’m so glad they were on board!!

I’m still taking a couple PNW elopements and now is the perfect time to start planning for late summer / Fall 2026!

Comment whether you would be down for this type of adventure!! And if not, what’s your vibe?

Photography / Planning: @kellylemon
Video: @sabrinafitz_
HMUA : @kandhart
#mtrainierelopement #seattleelopementphotographer #mtrainierweddingphotographer

We can't wait to see what magical moments our friend @kellylemon will capture at our upcoming Spring Wedding Showcase!

🎟️ tickets via the link in our profile

We can't wait to see what magical moments our friend @kellylemon will capture at our upcoming Spring Wedding Showcase!

🎟️ tickets via the link in our profile

We can't wait to see what magical moments our friend @kellylemon will capture at our upcoming Spring Wedding Showcase!

🎟️ tickets via the link in our profile

We can't wait to see what magical moments our friend @kellylemon will capture at our upcoming Spring Wedding Showcase!

🎟️ tickets via the link in our profile

We can't wait to see what magical moments our friend @kellylemon will capture at our upcoming Spring Wedding Showcase!

🎟️ tickets via the link in our profile

We can't wait to see what magical moments our friend @kellylemon will capture at our upcoming Spring Wedding Showcase!

🎟️ tickets via the link in our profile

We can't wait to see what magical moments our friend @kellylemon will capture at our upcoming Spring Wedding Showcase!

🎟️ tickets via the link in our profile

We can't wait to see what magical moments our friend @kellylemon will capture at our upcoming Spring Wedding Showcase!

🎟️ tickets via the link in our profile

This vibey , black and white stylishwedding at the stunning venue @nhjweddings is in the newest issue of @washingtonweddingday magazine!!

Kyle + Kendall’s wedding was beautifully crafted and so intentional- from the guest experience, their incredibly curated vendor team, to each design detail - K + K put so much heart into their planning process and @thebubblysoiree came alongside them - removing any stress and bringing their incredible vision to life!

This review ( at the end of the reel) brought tears to me eyes! Thank you @krancheta757 + @krfisher151 !!

Amazing vendor team:

Planning + Design : @thebubblysoiree
Venue: @nhjweddings @nhjwinery
Photography: @kellylemon
Florals: @fena_flowers
DJ: @orion_ent
Photo Booth: @orion_photobooths
Wedding party HMUA: @michellewight.hmu
Rentals : @cortpartyrental
Stationer / Paper goods : @impressinkdesign
Transportation: @bmclimo
Claw machine: @insaiyanent
Tuxes: @theblacktux
Shoes + bow ties: @gucci

#seattleweddingphotographer #seattlewedding #seattlewinerywedding

You’re just getting started on this little adventure.

But I can’t help but look at you and imagine all the things you will do and the people you will meet along the way.

There will be people who try to name you before you have the language to name yourself. They will offer you small cages dressed up as compliments.

You’re going to meet people who talk fast and smile without their eyes.

You will feel it in your body first. The tight throat. The hot cheeks. The urge to nod even when you do not agree.

Sweet daughter, please remember this.

Your worth was already there before anyone praised you. Before anyone tried to shape you into something easy to understand.

You don’t need to do more. You don’t need to be more.

You can spill juice on the table and watch it run toward the edge. You can get something wrong and feel your face go hot. You can change your mind halfway through and start over.

You can be loud when your body is flooded with joy.

Keep close the ones who stay when you take a deep breath.

The ones who watch you hand the last piece away without making a show of it. The ones who see you dig your heels in when something matters and don’t laugh.

The ones who stay kind when nothing is being earned. The ones who protect what is tender in you.

The ones who see your heart and do not treat it as something to be conquered.

And if you choose it, there will be a day you step into a wedding dress.

I will be sitting nearby. My hands will be clasped because I won’t know what else to do with them.

I will watch you stand in front of the mirror, breathing, making small careful adjustments.

I will remember you in your pink dress, turning in circles until you got dizzy, then stopping to find me with your eyes. And I will smile. Because I know you. Because I trust you.

Because I love you ❤️

You’re just getting started on this little adventure.

But I can’t help but look at you and imagine all the things you will do and the people you will meet along the way.

There will be people who try to name you before you have the language to name yourself. They will offer you small cages dressed up as compliments.

You’re going to meet people who talk fast and smile without their eyes.

You will feel it in your body first. The tight throat. The hot cheeks. The urge to nod even when you do not agree.

Sweet daughter, please remember this.

Your worth was already there before anyone praised you. Before anyone tried to shape you into something easy to understand.

You don’t need to do more. You don’t need to be more.

You can spill juice on the table and watch it run toward the edge. You can get something wrong and feel your face go hot. You can change your mind halfway through and start over.

You can be loud when your body is flooded with joy.

Keep close the ones who stay when you take a deep breath.

The ones who watch you hand the last piece away without making a show of it. The ones who see you dig your heels in when something matters and don’t laugh.

The ones who stay kind when nothing is being earned. The ones who protect what is tender in you.

The ones who see your heart and do not treat it as something to be conquered.

And if you choose it, there will be a day you step into a wedding dress.

I will be sitting nearby. My hands will be clasped because I won’t know what else to do with them.

I will watch you stand in front of the mirror, breathing, making small careful adjustments.

I will remember you in your pink dress, turning in circles until you got dizzy, then stopping to find me with your eyes. And I will smile. Because I know you. Because I trust you.

Because I love you ❤️

You’re just getting started on this little adventure.

But I can’t help but look at you and imagine all the things you will do and the people you will meet along the way.

There will be people who try to name you before you have the language to name yourself. They will offer you small cages dressed up as compliments.

You’re going to meet people who talk fast and smile without their eyes.

You will feel it in your body first. The tight throat. The hot cheeks. The urge to nod even when you do not agree.

Sweet daughter, please remember this.

Your worth was already there before anyone praised you. Before anyone tried to shape you into something easy to understand.

You don’t need to do more. You don’t need to be more.

You can spill juice on the table and watch it run toward the edge. You can get something wrong and feel your face go hot. You can change your mind halfway through and start over.

You can be loud when your body is flooded with joy.

Keep close the ones who stay when you take a deep breath.

The ones who watch you hand the last piece away without making a show of it. The ones who see you dig your heels in when something matters and don’t laugh.

The ones who stay kind when nothing is being earned. The ones who protect what is tender in you.

The ones who see your heart and do not treat it as something to be conquered.

And if you choose it, there will be a day you step into a wedding dress.

I will be sitting nearby. My hands will be clasped because I won’t know what else to do with them.

I will watch you stand in front of the mirror, breathing, making small careful adjustments.

I will remember you in your pink dress, turning in circles until you got dizzy, then stopping to find me with your eyes. And I will smile. Because I know you. Because I trust you.

Because I love you ❤️

You’re just getting started on this little adventure.

But I can’t help but look at you and imagine all the things you will do and the people you will meet along the way.

There will be people who try to name you before you have the language to name yourself. They will offer you small cages dressed up as compliments.

You’re going to meet people who talk fast and smile without their eyes.

You will feel it in your body first. The tight throat. The hot cheeks. The urge to nod even when you do not agree.

Sweet daughter, please remember this.

Your worth was already there before anyone praised you. Before anyone tried to shape you into something easy to understand.

You don’t need to do more. You don’t need to be more.

You can spill juice on the table and watch it run toward the edge. You can get something wrong and feel your face go hot. You can change your mind halfway through and start over.

You can be loud when your body is flooded with joy.

Keep close the ones who stay when you take a deep breath.

The ones who watch you hand the last piece away without making a show of it. The ones who see you dig your heels in when something matters and don’t laugh.

The ones who stay kind when nothing is being earned. The ones who protect what is tender in you.

The ones who see your heart and do not treat it as something to be conquered.

And if you choose it, there will be a day you step into a wedding dress.

I will be sitting nearby. My hands will be clasped because I won’t know what else to do with them.

I will watch you stand in front of the mirror, breathing, making small careful adjustments.

I will remember you in your pink dress, turning in circles until you got dizzy, then stopping to find me with your eyes. And I will smile. Because I know you. Because I trust you.

Because I love you ❤️

You’re just getting started on this little adventure.

But I can’t help but look at you and imagine all the things you will do and the people you will meet along the way.

There will be people who try to name you before you have the language to name yourself. They will offer you small cages dressed up as compliments.

You’re going to meet people who talk fast and smile without their eyes.

You will feel it in your body first. The tight throat. The hot cheeks. The urge to nod even when you do not agree.

Sweet daughter, please remember this.

Your worth was already there before anyone praised you. Before anyone tried to shape you into something easy to understand.

You don’t need to do more. You don’t need to be more.

You can spill juice on the table and watch it run toward the edge. You can get something wrong and feel your face go hot. You can change your mind halfway through and start over.

You can be loud when your body is flooded with joy.

Keep close the ones who stay when you take a deep breath.

The ones who watch you hand the last piece away without making a show of it. The ones who see you dig your heels in when something matters and don’t laugh.

The ones who stay kind when nothing is being earned. The ones who protect what is tender in you.

The ones who see your heart and do not treat it as something to be conquered.

And if you choose it, there will be a day you step into a wedding dress.

I will be sitting nearby. My hands will be clasped because I won’t know what else to do with them.

I will watch you stand in front of the mirror, breathing, making small careful adjustments.

I will remember you in your pink dress, turning in circles until you got dizzy, then stopping to find me with your eyes. And I will smile. Because I know you. Because I trust you.

Because I love you ❤️

You’re just getting started on this little adventure.

But I can’t help but look at you and imagine all the things you will do and the people you will meet along the way.

There will be people who try to name you before you have the language to name yourself. They will offer you small cages dressed up as compliments.

You’re going to meet people who talk fast and smile without their eyes.

You will feel it in your body first. The tight throat. The hot cheeks. The urge to nod even when you do not agree.

Sweet daughter, please remember this.

Your worth was already there before anyone praised you. Before anyone tried to shape you into something easy to understand.

You don’t need to do more. You don’t need to be more.

You can spill juice on the table and watch it run toward the edge. You can get something wrong and feel your face go hot. You can change your mind halfway through and start over.

You can be loud when your body is flooded with joy.

Keep close the ones who stay when you take a deep breath.

The ones who watch you hand the last piece away without making a show of it. The ones who see you dig your heels in when something matters and don’t laugh.

The ones who stay kind when nothing is being earned. The ones who protect what is tender in you.

The ones who see your heart and do not treat it as something to be conquered.

And if you choose it, there will be a day you step into a wedding dress.

I will be sitting nearby. My hands will be clasped because I won’t know what else to do with them.

I will watch you stand in front of the mirror, breathing, making small careful adjustments.

I will remember you in your pink dress, turning in circles until you got dizzy, then stopping to find me with your eyes. And I will smile. Because I know you. Because I trust you.

Because I love you ❤️

You’re just getting started on this little adventure.

But I can’t help but look at you and imagine all the things you will do and the people you will meet along the way.

There will be people who try to name you before you have the language to name yourself. They will offer you small cages dressed up as compliments.

You’re going to meet people who talk fast and smile without their eyes.

You will feel it in your body first. The tight throat. The hot cheeks. The urge to nod even when you do not agree.

Sweet daughter, please remember this.

Your worth was already there before anyone praised you. Before anyone tried to shape you into something easy to understand.

You don’t need to do more. You don’t need to be more.

You can spill juice on the table and watch it run toward the edge. You can get something wrong and feel your face go hot. You can change your mind halfway through and start over.

You can be loud when your body is flooded with joy.

Keep close the ones who stay when you take a deep breath.

The ones who watch you hand the last piece away without making a show of it. The ones who see you dig your heels in when something matters and don’t laugh.

The ones who stay kind when nothing is being earned. The ones who protect what is tender in you.

The ones who see your heart and do not treat it as something to be conquered.

And if you choose it, there will be a day you step into a wedding dress.

I will be sitting nearby. My hands will be clasped because I won’t know what else to do with them.

I will watch you stand in front of the mirror, breathing, making small careful adjustments.

I will remember you in your pink dress, turning in circles until you got dizzy, then stopping to find me with your eyes. And I will smile. Because I know you. Because I trust you.

Because I love you ❤️

You’re just getting started on this little adventure.

But I can’t help but look at you and imagine all the things you will do and the people you will meet along the way.

There will be people who try to name you before you have the language to name yourself. They will offer you small cages dressed up as compliments.

You’re going to meet people who talk fast and smile without their eyes.

You will feel it in your body first. The tight throat. The hot cheeks. The urge to nod even when you do not agree.

Sweet daughter, please remember this.

Your worth was already there before anyone praised you. Before anyone tried to shape you into something easy to understand.

You don’t need to do more. You don’t need to be more.

You can spill juice on the table and watch it run toward the edge. You can get something wrong and feel your face go hot. You can change your mind halfway through and start over.

You can be loud when your body is flooded with joy.

Keep close the ones who stay when you take a deep breath.

The ones who watch you hand the last piece away without making a show of it. The ones who see you dig your heels in when something matters and don’t laugh.

The ones who stay kind when nothing is being earned. The ones who protect what is tender in you.

The ones who see your heart and do not treat it as something to be conquered.

And if you choose it, there will be a day you step into a wedding dress.

I will be sitting nearby. My hands will be clasped because I won’t know what else to do with them.

I will watch you stand in front of the mirror, breathing, making small careful adjustments.

I will remember you in your pink dress, turning in circles until you got dizzy, then stopping to find me with your eyes. And I will smile. Because I know you. Because I trust you.

Because I love you ❤️

You’re just getting started on this little adventure.

But I can’t help but look at you and imagine all the things you will do and the people you will meet along the way.

There will be people who try to name you before you have the language to name yourself. They will offer you small cages dressed up as compliments.

You’re going to meet people who talk fast and smile without their eyes.

You will feel it in your body first. The tight throat. The hot cheeks. The urge to nod even when you do not agree.

Sweet daughter, please remember this.

Your worth was already there before anyone praised you. Before anyone tried to shape you into something easy to understand.

You don’t need to do more. You don’t need to be more.

You can spill juice on the table and watch it run toward the edge. You can get something wrong and feel your face go hot. You can change your mind halfway through and start over.

You can be loud when your body is flooded with joy.

Keep close the ones who stay when you take a deep breath.

The ones who watch you hand the last piece away without making a show of it. The ones who see you dig your heels in when something matters and don’t laugh.

The ones who stay kind when nothing is being earned. The ones who protect what is tender in you.

The ones who see your heart and do not treat it as something to be conquered.

And if you choose it, there will be a day you step into a wedding dress.

I will be sitting nearby. My hands will be clasped because I won’t know what else to do with them.

I will watch you stand in front of the mirror, breathing, making small careful adjustments.

I will remember you in your pink dress, turning in circles until you got dizzy, then stopping to find me with your eyes. And I will smile. Because I know you. Because I trust you.

Because I love you ❤️

You’re just getting started on this little adventure.

But I can’t help but look at you and imagine all the things you will do and the people you will meet along the way.

There will be people who try to name you before you have the language to name yourself. They will offer you small cages dressed up as compliments.

You’re going to meet people who talk fast and smile without their eyes.

You will feel it in your body first. The tight throat. The hot cheeks. The urge to nod even when you do not agree.

Sweet daughter, please remember this.

Your worth was already there before anyone praised you. Before anyone tried to shape you into something easy to understand.

You don’t need to do more. You don’t need to be more.

You can spill juice on the table and watch it run toward the edge. You can get something wrong and feel your face go hot. You can change your mind halfway through and start over.

You can be loud when your body is flooded with joy.

Keep close the ones who stay when you take a deep breath.

The ones who watch you hand the last piece away without making a show of it. The ones who see you dig your heels in when something matters and don’t laugh.

The ones who stay kind when nothing is being earned. The ones who protect what is tender in you.

The ones who see your heart and do not treat it as something to be conquered.

And if you choose it, there will be a day you step into a wedding dress.

I will be sitting nearby. My hands will be clasped because I won’t know what else to do with them.

I will watch you stand in front of the mirror, breathing, making small careful adjustments.

I will remember you in your pink dress, turning in circles until you got dizzy, then stopping to find me with your eyes. And I will smile. Because I know you. Because I trust you.

Because I love you ❤️