All images shot in Seattle’s Pioneer Square

After SO many hours creating inspirations boards, talking color palettes/style/fonts, playing with web design, and examining paper, the new website and blog are FINALLY live.  Whew!  Have you peeked at my new WEDDING AND PORTRAIT PORTFOLIO?  What do you think?

I have been so excited for this day.  I finally have pieces that reflect both myself and my business, and boy does that feel good.  And I’d love to share some of my new print pieces with you- aren’t they pretty??  There are lots more to come, and I can’t wait to start packing these up and shipping them out.

Mae Mae Paperie designed my logo and some of the other print pieces, and I built my website myself using Showit/SiteHouse.  (LOVE having the ability to customize away, and Showit’s customer service has been so great!!)

And I still need to give away a canvas, now don’t I?!

The 16×20 Canvas goes to….

Comment #20: Kevin Carberry -”The People, Even the few… making the dream come true. Yes I’m talking about you. Old and new… Those people…that eat the food. Yes, them too… Not just the people within the church and steapel… but rather a specific one standing across from me Crying, trust me…I’m not lying.”

Oh, Kevin.  SO excited for your wedding. 

Thank you SO much to everyone who entered.  I love hearing from you!  It has been so much fun reading your comments, and I really appreciate all the facebook love.  You make my day!

So here’s to a fresh start and a new milestone.

-CHEERS!-

TWO DAYS until the new website launches!  Yipee!!  I’m so excited that I think I need to give something away. SO, why not a $100 gift card for Kristen Honeycutt Photo Co.?  Fabulous.  To enter, leave a comment below telling me how you’d use your $100 KHP gift card, go and LIKE Kristen Honeycutt Photographer on Facebook,  and I’ll draw a winner tomorrow.  All comments must be made by 9AM Seattle time Thursday (tomorrow) morning.  Sounds good?  Good!

And here is a lovely winter wedding at Hidden Meadows.  LOVED all the thoughtful details of this one.  How cute are the custom wedding party T-shirts they made for their bridal party??!  And that green, black, and white color palette feels so clean and crisp.

Karin and Ryan, so were SO much fun to work with.  I have the biggest smile on my face looking through these pictures now.  It was such a fun day.  And remember those CRAZY CAM pics?!  Perfection.

Venue: Hidden Meadows Snohomish, WA

Photography: Kristen Honeycutt Photographer

Coordinator: Lindeman Weddings and Events

Officiant: Annemarie Juhlian

In the mean time, I’ve got a sweet little family portrait session to share with you today.  We scored a gorgeous day on the University of Washington campus, and the cherry blossoms were in full swing.  I am pretty sure having two boys this adorable goes against the laws of nature, but it certainly makes for some darling family pictures.  I have been lucky enough to watch these charming little guys grow over the past few years- I can hardly believe this is my 6th session with the lovely P family.  Lucky, lucky me.   

My dear, sweet, lovely friend and her adorable boys.

You make up such a beautiful family.  You already know that I adore you all.

Hugs from Tia Kristen!!  xoxo

Yes, please.

And can I just add that I adore a good exit!  Sparklers, confetti, rose petals, or streamers- why not go out with a bang?!  It’s your wedding day after all.  LOVE!

…and I’m going to just leave you guessing about the green pants Grant is holding.  Definitely one of my top 5 favorite speeches. 

VENDORS

Ceremony/Reception: The Edgewater Hotel

Photographer: Kristen Honeycutt Photographer

DJ: GenXPro (they know how to keep the dance floor hot)

Flowers: Marvelea Enloe

Cake: Trophy Cupcakes (YUM!)

Wedding Coordinator: Melanie Grassi

We had such a wonderful morning.  Our session was filled with peek-a-boo, Simon says, and even a few happy tears from their mom and I.  Baby Z was SOO good to me, and his big brother and sister kept me giggling while I worked.

This home is filled with so much love.  He doesn’t know how lucky he is yet… but he will.

Over the next year, I loved getting emails from her updating me on all the wedding plans.  One week she was making chalkboards.  The next week she was collecting vintage handkerchiefs for her guests’ tears of joy.  The next week she was gathering tea cups and blue glass vases.  The following, she was personalizing a set of converse sneakers for each of Trevor’s groomsmen with their names across the side.  Did I mention she made personalized hangers for each of her bridesmaids to hang their dress with?  I don’t know where in the world she found the energy/creativity/drive, but this girl worked her tail off to put together one of the most adorable DIY weddings I’ve seen.

The walls of the reception were lined with old photos of friends/family- strung with clothes pins.  The tables were adorned with Frost Doughnuts, for a non-traditional and OH SO YUMMY wedding dessert.  Hand painted signs on old wood directed guests to the food, beverage, and yes, even ‘the loo’.  And amidst all the thoughtful and labor-intensive decor, love was so very present.  Happy tears flowed throughout the day, and their smiles never stopped beaming.

Eva and Trevor- I am SO INCREDIBLY happy for you two.  I cannot wait to see what great treasures life has in store for your sweet family.  I’m so lucky to have had the chance to celebrate with you that day.

For more pictures, and a little more from Eva’s perspective, check out the 2011 Spring/Summer issue of Seattle Bride Magazine.  On shelves now.

VENDORS:

Photographer: Kristen Honeycutt Photographer

Planner: Lindeman Weddings and Events

Make Up: Michael Bride (seriously, I adore him and his work!)

Ceremony/Reception Venue: Craven Farm

Catering: Smoke a Fat One BBQ

Flowers: Lindeman Weddings and Events

DJ: Benny Mathers of MOVIN 92.5

Officiant: Dr. Randy Rowland, the voice of the Seattle Seahawks