When Rachel reached out about her wedding, the first thing I noticed was her Chicago are code. HELLO say no more I must photograph your wedding because we are kindred souls from the same homeland. Luckily the actual connection was there too so we said I do. And we did.

Though their venue was at Jardin del Sol in Snohomish, we started the day downtown at the Four Seasons for the groomsmen (I found it hilarious that they had this great room that they hung out in the night before, and then NO ONE slept there, and they all came back to get ready the next day), and the girls were at the Marriott Seattle Waterfront. Both had stellar views of the water, just down the way from each other.

Everyone finished getting ready at Jardin del Sol. It was a beautiful overcast day and everything was just GREEN. Jardin del Sol is just north of Seattle in Snohomish, which is known for its beauty. It’s a perfect garden wedding venue, without being too manicured or fussy. There is enough raw nature to create stunning bridal portraits and with all the amenities you want to have a wedding with ease. Jardin del Sol has tents already on site, so you don’t have to worry about rain on your wedding day.

My advice to couples getting married here is to think about having two bars! Rachel and Matt did and it made for great flow throughout the venue (and no lines). My other advice is to have a great planner and/or day-of coordinator. The Eventists ran this evening SO well. When you’re bringing in catering and other rentals, it’s best to have someone direct that.

My advice to photographers is to get into the outskirts of the venue as well as the more landscaped areas. Both offer beautiful spots for photos, and create variety.

Enjoy!

The talented vendors:

Photography: Emily Keeney Photography

Venue: Jardin del Sol

Planning: The Eventists

Florals: Floral Designs by Maria

Dress: Ines di Santo

Catering: Table Catering Co.

Makeup: Urbanista Weddings

Hair: Kimie Nova

Bridesmaid Dresses: Show Me Your MuMu

Groom’s Suit: American Bespoke Tailor