The other weekend, I headed to Seattle’s downtown Red Lion to capture a few “getting ready” shots of Meg and Brian on their special day. I know Meg through my sister-in-law (who was a bridesmaid in the wedding!) and she contacted me to snap some candids of her gals and groom before they headed to St. James Cathedral for their official wedding portraits. I had a blast hanging out with the girls during the morning…there was lots of giggling, makeup, hairspray, champagne and “ooohh’s” and “ahhh’s” as Meg put on her veil. It always makes me laugh how different guys are from girls! As I left the Meg’s bridal suite and headed down to the guy’s room, I was warmly welcomed by Brian and his groomsmen. While the girls had been up since the early hours of the morning primping and prepping for the big day, the guys had been lounging, watching TV and I’m pretty sure one of the groomsmen hadn’t even showered when I arrived.

Meg’s dress from La Belle Elaine’s had the most stunning train…and I loved her sparkly Enzo Angiolini shoes.

I’d say Brian did a pretty good job with Meg’s ring, wouldn’t you?

Meg and Brian both graduated from Gonzaga University, so it was only appropriate that her garters were from their alma mater.

Maybe she hid her nerves well, but Meg was so calm the entire time I was there. And she looked absolutely stunning!

Meg wore the veil that her mother had worn at her own wedding…it was incredibly long and had beautiful embroidered detail along the sides.

All of Meg’s bridesmaids…looking gorgeous, of course!

Brian was quite the dapper groom in his grey pinstripe tux.

Some final adjustments…

They clean up so well!

Meg and Brian, thank you for inviting me to spend morning of your wedding day with you both. I wish you the very best as you start your married life together and hope you had a fabulous honeymoon in Mexico!