I really like Dayton, Washington. It’s a cute little town, with more than its fair share of charming houses, and Main Street has a good number of little coffee shops, bakeries, and even a bar/bookstore. It not only has a spectacular county courthouse, but also a charming, recently restored Liberty Theater. And it was in that theater where Heidi and Drew married.
The ceremony was short and sweet. In fact, according to my time stamps Heidi started walking down the aisle at 4:33:15, and they had exited the building as man and wife exactly 5 minutes and 57 seconds later. Which I think is a record for weddings I’ve photographed!
I think for me, the highlight, though, was the portrait session. They decided to see each other before the ceremony, in a much-watched and highly anticipated first-sight moment at the Running T Ranch, where they held the reception. After some group portraits, we found ourselves mostly alone, the three of us, surrounded by yell0w autumn trees, in a beautiful valley, with a winding river and dry grass and round, smooth river stones, with dramatic clouds blowing in. It was relaxed, loving, and a lot of fun. Much like the whole day actually. Follow this link to see more of the photography from the wedding day.
