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Through the Storms | Ashe & Alder Wedding

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When we pulled in to this Ashe & Alder wedding, we were in awe of the beauty of this venue. The mountain backdrop was the closest thing I’ve seen to a Montana view in the PNW, and to say we were excited was an understatement.

The day held more for us than we realized – incredible wind blew most of the day, and then as the reception dance party was getting started an epic storm rolled in bringing with it rain, thunder and lightning. This group partied hard through it all, and never stopped smiling.

We always ask our couples to answer a few questions, so from our sweet bride Chantelle:

How did the two of you meet?
Tanner and I met in Senior year of high school. He was my neighbors good friend, and I saw him there often. Although I thought he was an annoying show off…he later changed my mind! Tanner is a super happy guy, always down to do anything. I really liked that about him. After spending three weeks with him, I decided he wasn’t as bad after all, and let him be my boyfriend!

Tell us all the awesome proposal details.
Tanner planned the whole thing while I was away on vacation. He knew I wanted my family involved so we would have lots of photos and videos of the very special moment! (I had NO clue he was even thinking of purposing!!) Tanner decided to purpose to me during our largest camping/dirt biking trip we go on every year. It was such a dream proposal. Most of our family and friends were there to celebrate with us. And the best part- they were just as shocked as i was because only FOUR out of the 30 people knew!!   (PS –  See this adorable couple’s engagement session here – it includes dirt-bikes, of course!)

Is there a reason you choose your venue, Ashe & Alder, for your wedding?
We fell in love with our venue because we absolutely LOVE the owners. They have felt like family since day one!! And we also love how laid back their “rules” are compared to everywhere else. That really took some stress off our shoulders.

Did you DIY anything for your Ashe & Alder Wedding?
We made our own Bar, the Mrs. and Mrs. table, the center pieces, and all of the signs!

What inspired the clothing choices for your Ashe & Alder wedding?
We really like simplicity, but also enjoy looking the part. We had the girls each pick a color dress that suited them best, that they felt comfortable in! And decided the boys outfits should be comfortable and something they could wear to any other event so they didn’t feel like they spent money on something the didn’t like or could never wear again!

If we bumped in to you on a relaxed weekend, what would you be doing?
Having breakfast at the local small town restaurant.

Ashe & Alder Wedding Vendors

Venue
Ashe & Alder

Coordinator/Planner
Cecillia of Ashe & Alder
and the Bride’s Mom (Rustic Reflections)

Makeup Artist
AM Beauty

Hair Stylist
Jamie Ulrich

Officiant
Lyndsay Lamb

Bridal Gown
Romashka Bridal

Groomswear
Men’s Wearhouse

Decor Rentals, Select Pieces from
Delightful Decor
Sweet Buffet Lady (linens and tableware)
and the Bride’s Mom (Rustic Reflections)

DJ
One Knight DJ

Desserts
Pies & Cookies by Snohomish Pie Co
Tarlets from The Cabbage Patch
His & Hers Cakes, Macrons & Mini Cupcakes from Simply Sweet
Mini Naked Cakes from BB Nest Bakery

Floral
Save the Day Floral

Photography
GSquared Weddings Photography

 

Chantelle & Tanner’s Wedding Vendors

Venue
Ashe & Alder

Coordinator/Planner
Cecillia of Ashe & Alder
and the Bride’s Mom (Rustic Reflections)

Makeup Artist
AM Beauty

Hair Stylist
Jamie Ulrich

Officiant
Lyndsay Lamb

Bridal Gown
Romashka Bridal

Groomswear
Men’s Wearhouse

Decor Rentals, Select Pieces from
Delightful Decor
Sweet Buffet Lady (linens and tableware)
and the Bride’s Mom (Rustic Reflections)

DJ
One Knight DJ

Desserts
Pies & Cookies by Snohomish Pie Co
Tarlets from The Cabbage Patch
His & Hers Cakes, Macrons & Mini Cupcakes from Simply Sweet
Mini Naked Cakes from BB Nest Bakery

Floral
Save the Day Floral

Photography
GSquared Weddings Photography

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Yes, that sobbing lady in green is me. I didn't even have time to put makeup on ... Not that it would have mattered because I would have just cried it all off. My whole face did me wrong. Who cries like that?!? No matter what, just know you don't look like THIS when you're crying on the wedding day. Also, that's my awesome kid on their wedding day. Don't they look amazing???
Yes, that sobbing lady in green is me. I didn't even have time to put makeup on ... Not that it would have mattered because I would have just cried it all off. My whole face did me wrong. Who cries like that?!? No matter what, just know you don't look like THIS when you're crying on the wedding day. Also, that's my awesome kid on their wedding day. Don't they look amazing???
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Your job on your wedding day: have fun.
Your job on your wedding day: have fun.
Your job on your wedding day: have fun.
Your job on your wedding day: have fun.
Your job on your wedding day: have fun.
Your job on your wedding day: have fun.
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Your job on your wedding day: have fun.
Your job on your wedding day: have fun.
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There is something magical and powerful about seeing yourself for the first time on your wedding day. And yet, this moment is often overlooked. We make sure it happens.
There is something magical and powerful about seeing yourself for the first time on your wedding day. And yet, this moment is often overlooked. We make sure it happens.
There is something magical and powerful about seeing yourself for the first time on your wedding day. And yet, this moment is often overlooked. We make sure it happens.
There is something magical and powerful about seeing yourself for the first time on your wedding day. And yet, this moment is often overlooked. We make sure it happens.
There is something magical and powerful about seeing yourself for the first time on your wedding day. And yet, this moment is often overlooked. We make sure it happens.
There is something magical and powerful about seeing yourself for the first time on your wedding day. And yet, this moment is often overlooked. We make sure it happens.
There is something magical and powerful about seeing yourself for the first time on your wedding day. And yet, this moment is often overlooked. We make sure it happens.
There is something magical and powerful about seeing yourself for the first time on your wedding day. And yet, this moment is often overlooked. We make sure it happens.
There is something magical and powerful about seeing yourself for the first time on your wedding day. And yet, this moment is often overlooked. We make sure it happens.
There is something magical and powerful about seeing yourself for the first time on your wedding day. And yet, this moment is often overlooked. We make sure it happens.
There is something magical and powerful about seeing yourself for the first time on your wedding day. And yet, this moment is often overlooked. We make sure it happens.
There is something magical and powerful about seeing yourself for the first time on your wedding day. And yet, this moment is often overlooked. We make sure it happens.
There is something magical and powerful about seeing yourself for the first time on your wedding day. And yet, this moment is often overlooked. We make sure it happens.
There is something magical and powerful about seeing yourself for the first time on your wedding day. And yet, this moment is often overlooked. We make sure it happens.
There is something magical and powerful about seeing yourself for the first time on your wedding day. And yet, this moment is often overlooked. We make sure it happens.
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Private vows are one of my favorite things.
Private vows are one of my favorite things.
Private vows are one of my favorite things.
Private vows are one of my favorite things.
Private vows are one of my favorite things.
Private vows are one of my favorite things.
Private vows are one of my favorite things.
Private vows are one of my favorite things.
Private vows are one of my favorite things.
Private vows are one of my favorite things.
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As someone whose oldest child recently married, I can confirm, ugly crying is the main job description of the parent of the marrier.
As someone whose oldest child recently married, I can confirm, ugly crying is the main job description of the parent of the marrier.
As someone whose oldest child recently married, I can confirm, ugly crying is the main job description of the parent of the marrier.
As someone whose oldest child recently married, I can confirm, ugly crying is the main job description of the parent of the marrier.
As someone whose oldest child recently married, I can confirm, ugly crying is the main job description of the parent of the marrier.
As someone whose oldest child recently married, I can confirm, ugly crying is the main job description of the parent of the marrier.
As someone whose oldest child recently married, I can confirm, ugly crying is the main job description of the parent of the marrier.
As someone whose oldest child recently married, I can confirm, ugly crying is the main job description of the parent of the marrier.
As someone whose oldest child recently married, I can confirm, ugly crying is the main job description of the parent of the marrier.
As someone whose oldest child recently married, I can confirm, ugly crying is the main job description of the parent of the marrier.
As someone whose oldest child recently married, I can confirm, ugly crying is the main job description of the parent of the marrier.
As someone whose oldest child recently married, I can confirm, ugly crying is the main job description of the parent of the marrier.
As someone whose oldest child recently married, I can confirm, ugly crying is the main job description of the parent of the marrier.
As someone whose oldest child recently married, I can confirm, ugly crying is the main job description of the parent of the marrier.
As someone whose oldest child recently married, I can confirm, ugly crying is the main job description of the parent of the marrier.
As someone whose oldest child recently married, I can confirm, ugly crying is the main job description of the parent of the marrier.
As someone whose oldest child recently married, I can confirm, ugly crying is the main job description of the parent of the marrier.
As someone whose oldest child recently married, I can confirm, ugly crying is the main job description of the parent of the marrier.
As someone whose oldest child recently married, I can confirm, ugly crying is the main job description of the parent of the marrier.
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How long have you been a Snohomish Wedding Photographer?

Kate has been photographing since 1997 and Josh started in 2011. We started photographing weddings together then.

Josh and Kate of GSquared Weddings have photographed over 630 weddings together across more than 15 years — specifically in the Seattle and Snohomish County area. That’s not a flex for its own sake. It means that when your timeline runs 20 minutes late, when the clouds roll in over your outdoor ceremony, or when your reception venue is lit exclusively by Edison bulbs and bad overhead lighting, we’ve been there. Hundreds of times. And we know exactly what to do.

As a husband and wife team, we also bring something no two-photographer strangers can replicate — we communicate without words, we read a room together, and we move through your day as a unit. A Snohomish wedding photographer with genuine field experience doesn’t just take better photos — they protect your entire day experience. That’s what 630 weddings actually buys you.

How do I know GSquared Weddings is the right Snohomish wedding photography team for us?

Honestly? You’ll know pretty fast. If you read through our work and our words and thought these people get it — trust that instinct.

We’re built for couples who want their day to feel like themselves, not a performance. Couples who want a team that genuinely shows up — not just with cameras, but as timeline wranglers, veil fixers, chaos calm-ers, and two people who will absolutely tear up at your first look. We’ve spent 15 years and 630 weddings earning the trust of couples across Seattle and Snohomish County, and our approach has never changed: protect your vision, protect your experience, and keep your messy, beautiful, real love story safe.

If you’re looking for heavily staged, ultra-polished, everybody-stand-still photography — we’re probably not your people, and we’ll tell you that honestly. But if you want someone to be there for all of it, exactly as it happens? That’s exactly what we do.

What is your photography style, and will my Snohomish wedding photos look natural or overly edited?

At GSquared Weddings, our photography style is rooted in one core belief: real is always better than perfect. We shoot in a documentary-editorial style — meaning we’re capturing what’s actually happening, not directing a magazine spread. Candid tears, windblown hair, belly laughs mid-vow, the flower girl losing it in the corner — that’s what we’re after.

Our editing is clean, timeless, and true to life. We don’t chase trendy presets or heavy filters that will feel dated in five years. What you see in our galleries is what actually happened that day — the light, the color, the emotion — preserved honestly. Your Snohomish wedding photos will look like you, not like a template.

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