Marilee and Phil tied the knot this weekend at Hillcrest Lodge in their hometown of Mt. Vernon, WA. Rob Sumner and I spent a terrific day with them, photographing their preparations, a portrait session on Little Mountain with a terrific view of the valley, and their ceremony and reception in the Lodge. It was great to get to know them, their awesome friends and family as we documented it all. We hope you enjoy this preview of their wedding story. –Andy Rogers
Phil the groom, right, gets ready with groomsmen before his wedding at the Hillcrest Lodge in Mt. Vernon, WA. (Photography by Rob Sumner / Red Box Pictures)
Merilee's bridesmaids help her put on her wedding dress at her home in Mt. Vernon, WA. (Photography by Andy Rogers/Red Box Pictures)
With pink curlers in her hair, bride Merilee sits beneath a hair dryer prior to her wedding at Hillcrest Lodge in Mt. Vernon, WA. (Photography by Andy Rogers/Red Box Pictures)
Left and clockwise- Merilee's bridesmaids hold umbrellas for her as she heads off to her wedding (Photo by Rob Sumner/Red Box Pictures) Merilee and Phil's wedding rings (Photo by Andy Rogers) A guest's sentiment in the bride and groom's guest book (Photo by Andy Rogers)
Marilee and Phil stand in the rain overlooking Mt. Vernon, WA from a viewpoint at the top of Little Mountain prior to their wedding at Hillcrest Lodge. (Photography by Andy Rogers/Red Box Pictures)
Left- Bride Marilee is all set to be married at the Hillcrest Lodge in Mt. Vernon, WA. Right- After seeing his bride for the first time at the top of Little Mountain in Mt. Vernon, WA, Phil holds an umbrella for her as they try to stay dry. (Photos by Andy Rogers/Red Box Pictures)
Phil the groom shares a laugh with bride Mariliee at Little Mountain Park in Mt. Vernon, WA. (Photography by Rob Sumner / Red Box Pictures)
Phil and his groomsmen at Little Mountain Park in Mt. Vernon, WA. (Photography by Rob Sumner / Red Box Pictures)
Phil the groom escorts his mom to her seat before the wedding ceremony at the Hillcrest Lodge in Mt. Vernon, WA. (Photography by Rob Sumner / Red Box Pictures)
Phil and Marilee are married at Hillcrest Lodge in Mt. Vernon, WA. (Photography by Rob Sumner / Red Box Pictures)
Phil and Marilee get a hug from their officiant after being married at Hillcrest Lodge in Mt. Vernon, WA. (Photography by Rob Sumner / Red Box Pictures)
Phil kisses Marilee's hand moments after they were married at Hillcrest Lodge in Mt. Vernon, WA. (Photography by Andy Rogers/Red Box Pictures)
Merilee and Phil laugh as they sit alone at Hillcrest Park immediately after being married at Hillcrest Lodge in Mt. Vernon, WA. (Photography by Andy Rogers/Red Box Pictures)
Phil and Marilee have fun with the cake cutting after being married at Hillcrest Lodge in Mt. Vernon, WA. (Photography by Rob Sumner / Red Box Pictures)
Left - Marilee and Phil's wedding cake sits next to a Bible given to them during their ceremony at Hillcrest Lodge in Mt. Vernon, WA. Right- A guest balances in front of Hillcrest Lodge. (Photos by Andy Rogers/Red Box Pictures)
Guest look at Marilee's wedding ring, after she and Phil were married at Hillcrest Lodge in Mt. Vernon, WA. (Photography by Rob Sumner / Red Box Pictures)
Marilee gets a kiss from her brother after her wedding ceremony at Hillcrest Lodge in Mt. Vernon, WA. (Photography by Andy Rogers/Red Box Pictures)
Looks great guys! Are you using mini strobes for the off camera work?
You two mesh well together in your shooting eyes.
Lovely images, great story telling.
Do you guys do any color temp adjustments or do you try to keep it close to the way it was shot? I just noticed that some of the images are cool or neutral and others are warm.
I know sometimes it’s best to keep with the “mood” of the photo 🙂
Nice work guys!
Marilee, your Grandma is looking with joy at these photos as I revel in my Mexican adventure
Congrats! Love the pictures, you both look so happy! 🙂
Just wanted to say I really like your site and will definitely be back!