Kari Rae
Trevor & Iana's Aerie at Eagle Landing Summer Wedding | Kari Rae Photography, Portland Oregon Wedding Photographer
Some weddings are more emotional for me than others. Not because they aren't all beautiful in their own way, but because I have a different kind of connection with the couple. (I'm laughing right now at the thought of saying, "This was not one of my more emotional weddings." haha!)
This was definitely a more emotional one for me. I have known the beautiful bride, Iana, since we were in the 3rd grade.
I went to a new gymnastics gym where her parents both coached, and she's one of the first girls I remember meeting. We quickly became friends, along with her sister Kami, and spent countless days sleeping at each others' houses, choreographing dances, fueling our obsession with the gentlemen of 'N Sync (JT all the way!), spending every weekend at gymnastics competitions & even traveling to different states for some, and giggling. And giggling. And giggling. 'Cause that's what girls do! It was a fun childhood.
If you had told me at the age of 10 that one day, Iana and I would work together, I would guess that it was as celebrities in a band, or backup dancers for 'N Sync.
And while that would have been really cool, I honestly prefer this dream-turned-reality.
The real life fairy tale that is full of Trevor's pursuit and these two falling in love and committing to forever with each other as best friends. Reconnecting with a childhood friend to be a part of her gorgeous love story is a privilege I never would have dreamed of. So blessed!
Trevor & Iana, I adore you guys...
Derryn & Leiah's Backyard Woods Wedding | Kari Rae Photography, Portland Wedding Photographer
"We're going to have the wedding at my parents' property," he said as his precious fiancee giggled again with that eager smile he adores. I love it! The more personal, the better. It's even sweeter when his parents' property is atop a hill with a gorgeous view of our beautiful state. Oregon is magical, you guys. As are Derryn & Leiah. If you're anything like me, you fell in love with them from their engagement session, seen here.
I'm pleased to present their wedding, full of joy, adoration, soft pinks, country gentlemen, and woodsy Northwest charm. And of course, an abundance of love love love.
Blake & Lindsay Beloved Engagement Session | Kari Rae Photography, Portland Engagement Photographer, Oregon Love Photographer
My handsome husband has been friends with Blake for forever.
In fact, Blake used to live in what is now our foster boys' bedroom (minus the crib, fortunately) before we were married. And when Blake started talking about this girl named Lindsay, we were elated.
Every time we saw him, he was happier & happier. And just like that, they were engaged. Happy all around. I think you might be able to tell ;)
Nicole & Robbie Beloved Engagement Session | Kari Rae Photography, Portland Engagement Photographer
One of my favorite things to do is find the best, most deserving couples out there. I'll ask my followers to nominate their family & friends and tell me what makes them the awesome, beautiful couple they are. Robbie & Nicole were nominated and I had the pleasure of blessing them with this engagement session.
Love on, lovebirds..