Best of 2018: Getting Ready

Part 3 in our Best of 2018 series is the Getting Ready!

Throughout this year we have had the chance to work with amazing hair and makeup teams and absolutely stunning brides, grooms and wedding parties. From super glam to natural beauty, some of our favorite moments happen in the getting ready room. When the bridesmaids see their best friend for the first time all dolled up, or when the groom quietly thinks about the day ahead and readies himself for his soon-to-be. Sharing beers and laughs and inside jokes with their closest friends, and a tear or two with their mothers, sisters and squad.

This seemed like the perfect category to kick off the weddings portion of our Best of 2018 – make sure you leave some comment love.

Getting Ready : Hair & Makeup Artists Featured

POSH Styling

Anne Timss Makeup & Styling

Paper Dolls NW

Seattle Bride Hair

Taylor Walker MUA

AJ’s Salon

Wildflower Style House

Beauty by Sonia

Hair ETC (Montana)

Shauna Johnson (Montana)

Brush Salon

Lisa Kriebs

KMD Beauty

Sara Butler Beauty

Love Beauty Bellingham

La Terra Salon

And a handful of Hair & Makeup done by Friends or Family of the Bride

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Getting Ready : Hair & Makeup Artists Featured

POSH Styling

Anne Timss Makeup & Styling

Paper Dolls NW

Seattle Bride Hair

Taylor Walker MUA

AJ’s Salon

Wildflower Style House

Beauty by Sonia

Hair ETC (Montana)

Shauna Johnson (Montana)

Brush Salon

Lisa Kriebs

KMD Beauty

Sara Butler Beauty

Love Beauty Bellingham

La Terra Salon

And a handful of Hair & Makeup done by Friends or Family of the Bride

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Start date: November 16, 2025

End date: November 28, 2025

Time: 4:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Location: North Snohomish WA

GSquared Weddings Photography Santa Claus sits on a cozy chair between two smiling children, reading a book together. Warm Christmas lights and a decorated tree create a festive, magical atmosphere in the background. 47.9129° N, 122.0982° W | Serving Snohomish, Seattle , Orlando & Beyond

Skip the chaos and the mall crowds—our Santa Sessions are designed for something better.

These 25-minute experiences give your family unhurried time with Santa in a calm, cozy setting. No lines, no rush, no awkward stage smiles—just space for real conversation, giggles, and wonder. Whether your kids want to show Santa their wish list, tell stories, check the nice list, or just soak up the magic, this is your chance to make it personal. We can even create magic storybook photos together!

It’s the kind of Santa experience you’ll actually enjoy—and the kind your kids will remember.

Each session includes a minimum of 25 digital images, a personalized gift for each child from Santa, and a letter from Santa delivered in your gallery. You will also be able to take family photos with and without Santa included.

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Start date: November 16, 2025

End date: November 30, 2025

Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: North Snohomish WA

GSquared Weddings Photography A group of four adults and six children pose outdoors for a family photo in front of evergreens. The adults stand behind a bench where the children sit. Everyone is smiling, and there are two red poinsettias on either side. 47.9129° N, 122.0982° W | Serving Snohomish, Seattle , Orlando & Beyond

Our outdoor Christmas and winter mini sessions are quick, cozy, and packed with personality — perfect for families, kids, and even your well-behaved pets. In less than 20 minutes, we’ll create a mix of classic and candid images surrounded by evergreens, our vintage truck bed setup, and the open-air studio backdrop that brings a little PNW magic to your holiday photos.

Each session includes a minimum of 25 high-resolution images — ready to print, share, and turn into cards faster than you can say “Merry Christmas.”

Simple. Stress-free. Beautifully real.

November 16, 23 & 30 2025

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Start date: November 16, 2025

End date: November 21, 2025

Time: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location: North Snohomish WA

GSquared Weddings Photography A cozy indoor holiday scene with decorated Christmas trees, a white couch with pillows, a black rug, and a faux fireplace adorned with greenery and a wreath. The space features rustic wood and festive ornaments. 47.9129° N, 122.0982° W | Serving Snohomish, Seattle , Orlando & Beyond

Short, simple, and full of cozy holiday charm. Our open-air studio mini sessions are 15 minutes or less and include a minimum of 25 digital images — perfect for small families, kids, and well-behaved pets. With afternoon and evening times available, these sessions make it easy for busy families to fit in beautiful winter holiday photos without the stress.

Note: the open air studio has had updates since the above photo. It now has whitewashed walls, a reading nook, ornament portrait area, more lights, ornaments and fresh cedar hanging from the ceiling.

November 16 & 21, 2025

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Taylor

January 11, 2019

I’m honored to be a part of this list. You’re such a talented photographer; here’s to many more memorable weddings in 2019!

GSquared Weddings
> Taylor
January 27, 2020

Awww thanks Taylor! I hope we get to work together in the future, too!

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