I knew as soon as I walked into the room where Nicki was getting ready that things were going to be different at this wedding. The first conversation that poured upon my ears was a few stories about the Boston Marathon. Nicki had ran it just a few weeks prior to the wedding. She wore special nail polish on her battered toes to cover the bruises that the road left behind. I thought, "what kind of woman is tough enough to do that so close to a wedding?" And then I remembered that Nicki was in the Navy. Kyle too for that matter. They are two very refined, polite, intelligent and just classy people that seem like they have found the perfect love to compliment them as a whole. As the reception began laughter sprung up form every corner and people were making crazy faces in the camera at every opportunity. The Navy boys put handkerchiefs around their heads and starting throwing water over the dancing guests. They were hilarious and a blast to photograph. I guess Navy kids work hard and play even harder!
After they got married they had two weeks together and then they were set off back out on duty for 2 years....apart!!! Nicki will be out at sea doing various jobs and Kyle will be stationed in Ireland.
Nicki and Kyle, we are so honored that we got to spend your wedding day with you. We are privilege to have you serve our country and we hope to hear about your travels as they happen. As Eddie put it, "When I am around them it makes me feel like I want to do something in this world as special as what they are doing." To me that is an amazing effect to have on someone.







The Navy boys. Don't forget them..you'll see more of them.



We slipped off to the golf course to get a few shots.













Nicki's parents were so amazingly cute. They kept looking at each other all night as though they were new lovers who just had to get one last glance. I just pray that Eddie and I are still looking at each other like that after 30 years of marriage.











And so the party begins...!











I love this photo! I could just sit here forever looking at all the different reactions. I love that!







Because Kyle + Nicki were overseas right up to their wedding we traded a engagement session for a trash the dress session. Here are a few images. This waterfall was closed to the public, but Kyle called in a few favors, told him he was in the military and freshly married.....and viola! A private waterfall all to ourselves.















Nicki + Kyle exchanged vows at the Cottage Lake Presbyterian Church in Woodinville, WA.

Cottage Lake Presbyterian Church
425.788.1569

Their ceremony was at the gorgeous Bear Creak Country Club.

Bear Creek Country Club
425.883.4770

They also had an AMAZING guitarist that I would love to recommend to everyone....I'll try and get his information for you!