Hannah and Peter found me through very unusual circumstances, Twitter. Her best friend Rachelle sent out a tweet trying to find someone available for the weekend after Thanksgiving and I happily replied. They got married at a cute little spot in Lacey, Washington - The Jacob Smith House. Its a cute little spot and is apparently one of the oldest buildings in all of Thurston County. It was the perfect setting for their wedding. Hannah really loves Peter. So much in fact that shes going to have his baby in April. So as you’re looking at these photos make sure you think “dang! that girl looks good!” Because she does. She is rocking that wedding dress. Hannah is a hottie. Peter likes beer and lasagne. He brewed three different types of beer for the wedding AND rootbeer. I think I drank more of that rootbeer than the kids did. It was scrummy. Peter sent me home with a bottle of his “I Do Brew” and my husband said it was quite scrummy as well. . When I first met with the lovebirds they were afraid of the rain. To be honest I was too and still am, definitely something I am going to have to get used to living in Washington. All the same, it was awesome out. Well, the sun wasnt out but there wasnt any rain and I liked the overcast skies. It was a bit chilly though.

Isnt her dress the bomb?

Also, as she was putting on her shoes she said “who says you cant find wedding shoes at Costco?” It made me laugh. Cute and comfy.

Peter gave her Dolce & Gabana’s Light Blue perfume. Her favorite Seattle Storm player wears it. I just love all the faces she made in only a minute.

love the kiddos looking in on them..

Her mom made all the cupcakes!

The alteration bill was almost as much as the dress… so she got cheap heels.

You two rock. Keep on loving eachother and Ill see you in a few months for more photos!

lovely vendors:  petunia patch|  jacob smith house | anna kelly-glascoe (cupcakes!) | blue sky bridal

Hilary Mercer is a Wedding Photographer in Tacoma, Washington. Her work is quickly becoming recognized as some of the most creative wedding and portrait photography in the Northwest. You can read the original blog post here Hannah and Peter | Olympia Wedding Photographer | Jacob Smith House.

Back in October I was lucky enough to assist the lovely and talented Sarah Der with a fantastically awesome wedding. Michelle and Brandon and their wedding party couldnt have been more fun and exciting. I mean, they allotted almost 2 hours before the ceremony had even started for photos. .. I know every photographers dream right? But seriously, it was an awesome time and we were done well before it was time for the guests to arrive and the couple didnt have to rush anything. Awesome.

Brandons gift to Michelle was probably the sweetest thing Ive ever heard. He included Christmas ornaments to put on their first Christmas tree, the two that stink out to me are the ballet slipper and a grandfathers clock. The slipper because “she keeps him on his toes” and the clock because of the “time they have left on this Earth.” Seriously I was in TEARS.

Brandon is so dapper.

How Michelle arrived to the first look.

One of my favorite photos ever.

She has the prettiest green eyes ever.

When Sarah told me where the wedding was, the Doubletree Hotel in Durham I wondered what it would be like..but it was seriously a great little hidden gem. A lovely spot to get married at.

Oh and PS: my iphone saved their first dance as the DJ hadnt included their song. Smart phone + youtube ftw!

Can anyone tell me what song this is?Sarah, it was awesome. Thanks for having me along.

Hilary Mercer is a Wedding Photographer in Tacoma, Washington. Her work is quickly becoming recognized as some of the most creative wedding and portrait photography in the Northwest. You can read the original blog post here Michelle + Brandon | Durham Wedding Photographer | Doubletree Hotel.

I love her dress swaying in the wind. Thanks to her Uncle Randy for being on standby for me in case the dress took a drop. Luckily it stayed up!

Right before she walked down the aisle…

They walked together to the Imperial March from Star Wars… right? It was that one right Andrew?  Either way, it was the bomb.

Everyone that attended the wedding!

love those heels and the black on black chucks.

Melody, You’re absolutely stunning.

Best send away ever! Paper Planes! They flew super awesomely as well.

Seriously you two are great. Thanks for being awesome your two.

Hilary Mercer is a Wedding Photographer in Tacoma, Washington. Her work is quickly becoming recognized as some of the most creative wedding and portrait photography in the Northwest. You can read the original blog post here Andrew and Melody tied the knot! | Raleigh Wedding Photographers.

I have been wanting to share these photos with you since I took them. Unfortunately I needed to move across the country that same week so other things have been in the way of editing. I think they were worth the wait though because I seriously love this couple. Matthew and Ali are back and cuter than ever! We met up on their one month anniversary at Hinnant Family Vineyard in good ole’ Pine Level, North Carolina. It had rained poured on their wedding day so it was a good chance to get all gussied up to take more photos in their wedding attire.

These two are the sweetest folks ever.

Hilary Mercer is a Wedding Photographer in Tacoma, Washington. Her work is quickly becoming recognized as some of the most creative wedding and portrait photography in the Northwest. You can read the original blog post here Ali + Matt | One month in and strong! | Hinnant Family Vineyard.

Gee, I am terrible at writing and you’re really here to see the photos aren’t you? Well scroll down already and stop reading this!

The favors were honeypots that were handmade by the bridesmaids and myself. Ali
bought the honeypot jars from fillmorecontainer.com in bulk. The fabric Ali collected from
yard sales and flea markets and the twine was already in my craft box. The honey was
from Morehead City, NC, Matt’s family’s hometown. Two missionaries from his church
head up a honey ministry where troubled adults harvest the honey and all the proceeds
go to international missions. Ali bought labels for the jars from onlinelabels.com for about
3 dollars and took them to FedEx to have our names and date printed on them.

Each place setting had a different plate. Almost. Ali collected over 130 different plates,
from seven different countries, and they had 160 guests.

The centerpieces came from a 100 year old walnut tree in Matt’s family’s yard. A
big branch came down after Hurricane Irene. His dad cut the branch into different
pieces, Matt sanded them, and I painted them with polyurethane. We didn’t want them
completely level and smooth because we wanted to leave them as natural as possible. UHM HELLO most awesome way to be eco friendly AND unique..not everyone can say a hurricane helped them!

The awesome folks that helped put this wedding together!

Ceremony & Reception  |  Bellefont Plantation House

Tent  |  ASAP Party & Tent Rentals

Florist  |  Katrina’s Flower Shop

Caterer  |  Mark Davies – Chef on Thyme

Hair and Makeup  |  Chad Tober, Mary Bacon and Shanna Broadhurst

Shoes  |  Nina {ps you can design your own wedding shoes!}

Dress  |  Affordable Elegance

Grooms attire  |  JCrew

Musicians  | Karen Karner & Rainey Buscher

Wedding Dress Hanger  |  Wisconmon

Just Married banner  |  purple peony couture

Mr. & Mrs. silverware  |  the vintage cottage ok

Cake Topper  |  cottonbirddesigns

Bowties  |  the belle and the beau

Second Photographer  |  Autumn Harrison

OH and if you want to see more photos from their wedding CLICK HERE!

Hilary Mercer is a Wedding Photographer in Tacoma, Washington. Her work is quickly becoming recognized as some of the most creative wedding and portrait photography in the Northwest. You can read the original blog post here Matt & Ali | The Wedding! | Washington Wedding Photographer.

Hilary Mercer is a Wedding Photographer in Tacoma, Washington. Her work is quickly becoming recognized as some of the most creative wedding and portrait photography in the Northwest. You can read the original blog post here Ali | Bridals! | Olympia Wedding Photographer.

Lorena was awesome to work with. She showed up to the session with so many ideas and one of the first things she said to me was “Oh, dont worry. Ive been watching American Next Top Model.”

Hilary Mercer is a Wedding Photographer in Tacoma, Washington. Her work is quickly becoming recognized as some of the most creative wedding and portrait photography in the Northwest. You can read the original blog post here Seattle Wedding Photographer | Friday Favorites | Beautiful Bride.

Hilary Mercer is a Wedding Photographer in Tacoma, Washington. Her work is quickly becoming recognized as some of the most creative wedding and portrait photography in the Northwest. You can read the original blog post here Tacoma Wedding Photographers | Favorite Fridays | Scott & his guys.