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Becky + Eli | Married!

There really isn’t a better place to get married than on a lavender farm. With the relaxing scent of those purple flowers floating through the air, everyone can’t help but have a great time. Fox Farm on Vashon Island is by far my favorite outdoor wedding venue for that reason- everyone (guests and wedding party alike) always seem to have the most relaxing and fun afternoon.

Becky + Eli put together a great DIY wedding; the girls made their own bouquets, the guys wore mis-matched socks and ties, and the family pulled together and baked a delicious array of cakes. Add in the mix a snow cone machine, a photo booth, and a bunch of really great dancers and you’ve got a party!

I’ve been so incredibly lucky this year with the most amazing clients, Becky + Eli were no exception. I laughed, cried, and danced beside them all day long and it was a blast! ♥

(a few vendor notes below the photos…)

Bride’s Dress: Mori Lee from I Do Bridal

Bride’s Shoes: Nordstrom

Shoe Clips: www.goldcoastchic.etsy.com

Bride’s Necklace & Bridesmaids’ Jewelry by Becky: www.rebeccaandjewels.etsy.com

Hair Clip: Nordstrom

Wedding Rings: EERobbins

Bridesmaid Dresses: www.natajane.etsy.com

Groom’s suit: Men’s Wearhouse

Groom’s Cuff Links: www.abcuff.etsy.com

Groomsmens’ Suspenders: www.suspenderfactory.com

Wedding Favors: www.thepaperynook.etsy.com

Cake Stands: Amazon.com

Stripped Straws: www.thesugardiva.com

Food: Jasper’s BBQ Smokehouse

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Aunt Janet - Beautiful beyond words. I love every photo.
aga - Great stuff Kim! Wish we had venues like that here!
Stacey - Oh my gosh, this looks like one of the most fun and “real” weddings ever… what a gorgeous vibe. And I love your capture of the snow-cones, ha!
Jerzy Modrak - Congratulations for these wonderful wedding photographs!

Colleen + Mike | Married!

Colleen and Mike picked the most spectacular location to get married- the Riviera Maya! The water is the most beautiful shade of turquoise. (see first photo below- that is not photoshop) It has to be one of my favorite places to vacation, but now it’s my favorite place to work, too!

Even though I didn’t meet with Colleen and Mike before the wedding (they are from New Jersey) we instantly clicked when we met up the day before the wedding. Friends and family from all over came to witness their union at a sunset ceremony on the beach. Afterward the guests were invited to one of the great restaurants nearby at the Resort. It was the first reception that I have ever been to where almost nobody sat down to eat dinner because they were too busy dancing! Now that’s what I call a party!

All photos below were taken at El Dorado Resort & Spa in the Riviera Maya (except for the first which was taken from seat 11A) *Special thanks to Casey- love of my life and second shooter/assistant extraordinaire*

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winnie forbes - WOW! What a gorgeous wedding and you captured it so perfectly for them.
Kat - Just amazing as always, Kim! <3
Joyce Zomack - What an AMAZING JOB! The pictures are spectacular. Love the artsy & candid ones. Very impressed! My son & his wife are lucky to have had you capture these moments.
Evelyn - The photos are beautiful capturing Colleen & Michael’s happiest moments.

Peter + Amanda | Married!!

Ingredients for a unique and unforgettable celebration: a beautiful handmade dress, vintage shoes, a 1930’s typewriter guestbook, travel themed table settings, sushi cocktail hour, live performances by 2 talented and quirky bands, an intimate dinner at sunset, a variety of fabulous desserts, a flash dance mob, farm animals, a strong man piñata, vintage games, a photo booth complete with costumes, and dancing under the stars…

I can only begin to describe the amazing day that was Peter + Amanda’s wedding! I hope that my images convey even just a fraction of the emotion, fun, whimsy, love, and thought that was put into this sweet event, because I can’t seem to put it into words. You just had to be there, and if you were, I know that it was a day that you won’t soon forget. ♥

Congrats to Peter and Amanda!!!

(vendor notes below the photos)

Photographer: Kim Hayes Photography

Wedding Coordinator and Planner Extraordinaire: Francine Ribeau Events

Location: Temecula Farm House. Temecula, CA

Brides Dress: Joan Shum

Brides Shoes: Vintage from NYC

Grooms Suit: 1960’s vintage

Grooms Shoes: Grenson Brogues

Flowers: The Flower Shop Encinitas

Performers: Steam Powered Giraffe + Miss Erika Davies

Food: Tomiko

Desserts: Elizabethan Desserts

Photo Booth: Lovely Photo Booth

Most vintage pieces purchased on : Etsy

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Francine - Kim!! The shots are amazing!! I heart you so much.
Francine - PS…I love the shot of the two boys eying the dessert tables. They wanted them SOOOO badly! It was torture to telling them they had to wait until all the photos were taken. HA!
Katie - Oh my gosh Kim! This is just a fantastic wedding. Your images are just beautiful! LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT IT! :)
Tom - Fantastic work again Kim! I am SO jealous, you always get to soot amazing couples in amazing places(If I do say so myself ;))!
peter lin carrillo - Awww man, I didn’t want it to end! Very epic once again, we were just talking about how tireless you were too! Thanx Kim!
jen - major eye candy! soaked up every image.
joan shum - wow! I’m speechless on how incredibly cool, how unbelievably creative, and how amazingly fun the wedding looked. darn, should’ve went to hong kong after the wedding.
kim - oh. my. gawd. this whole wedding.. the pics, their details.. amazing! looks like it was so much fun!!
Ellen Benjamin - Wow! Amanda looks spectacular. She and Peter make an awesome couple.
Moma and Papa B look darn good too.
And everyone looks like they are having
fun. Great pictures.

Where I come from, we say Mazel Tov!
Many happy years of health and happiness.
Love Ellen and Jon
Francine Petroskey - Admittedly, I’ve looked at these pictures three times; Amanda looks absolutely breath-taking. The shots are so interesting; everytime you look at them, you see something you didn’t see before.
Amy - What a perfect day! Her gown was simply gorgeous!
aga - wow, awesome wedding! Love the bride’s dress!
Holly-Kate Foss - WOW! This wedding is amazing – I am so glad that I stumbled across this. I hope that you are having a great Wedding Season and hope to work with you for real soon!
milsztof - This is absolutely amazing. Lack of words.
milsztof - Absolutely amazing. Lack of words.
MIchèle - I just fell out of my chair. Stop it. This wedding is off the charts and the photos are too. That dress!!! A-mazing.
Destiny - No way!!! I think this is my most favorite wedding ever! And the photos – AH-MAZING! Wow, wow, wow!
Susan Ecks - So touching!!! The pictures say it all what a beautiful experience for everyone. Your dress is absolutely gorgeous, did you design it? Thank you for sharing, it made my day.
Best Wishes and Congratulations!
Susan Ecks
Amanda + Peter’s Vintage-Cinematic Wedding « The Temecula Farmhouse - […] Amanda + Peter’s Vintage-Cinematic Wedding Posted on April 29 by The Farmhand What happens when you take a couple with vintage style, unique taste, and cinematic flair? A whimsical wedding of course! Not only are Amanda and Peter a beautiful, genuine couple, they also have an eye for really great design. They began by creating an atmosphere that not only honored their eclectic style, but was also fun for their guests. Their wedding planner Francine was phenomenal as well as their photographer Kim Hayes. But enough of my yammering… time for the eyecandy! Amanda, the beautiful bride. Look at this wedding dress. Gorgeous! Love the picture on the left! Here comes the bride… Instead of a guest book, friends and family typed their well-wishes on a vintage typewriter. The Kiss No birdseed for these two. Guests threw popcorn as they made their way back down the isle. The new Mr. & Mrs. The tables All images courtesy of Kim Hayes Photography. To see more of Amanda + Peter’s wedding click here. […]
Deann B. - Still can’t believe you were in my old stomping grounds! Gorgeous shots, Kim. Truly amazing!
Amanda + Peter’s Vintage-Cinematic Wedding « The Temecula Farmhouse - […] Amanda + Peter’s Vintage-Cinematic Wedding Posted on April 16 by The Farmhand What happens when you take a couple with vintage style, unique taste, and cinematic flair? A whimsical wedding of course! Not only are Amanda and Peter a beautiful, genuine couple, they also have an eye for really great design. They began by creating an atmosphere that not only honored their eclectic style, but was also fun for their guests. Their wedding planner Francine was phenomenal as well as their photographer Kim Hayes. But enough of my yammering… time for the eyecandy! Amanda, the beautiful bride. Look at this wedding dress. Gorgeous! Love the picture on the left! Here comes the bride… Instead of a guest book, friends and family typed their well-wishes on a vintage typewriter. The Kiss No birdseed for these two. Guests threw popcorn as they made their way back down the isle. The new Mr. & Mrs. The tables All images courtesy of Kim Hayes Photography. To see more of Amanda + Peter’s wedding click here. […]

Tom + Kelly | Married at Tree House Point

It was a rainy Monday in November, but I must say, it was pretty memorable for a Monday…

Tom + Kelly met at summer camp when they were just teenagers. They had a summer romance and sadly parted ways at the end. They kept in touch for awhile, but eventually lost contact and lived their own lives. That is, until they found each other on Facebook years later. (oh, the powers of social media!)

Tom and Kelly live in Alabama (Tom is also a great photographer- check him out HERE), but decided to fly all the way to the rainy northwest in November to say their I do’s in a very private ceremony at the Tree House Point in Issaquah WA. (Which sounded crazy to me at the time- who would pick an outdoor northwest wedding in November if you didn’t live here? But I’m glad they did, because it was awesome!) Tom has always loved the northwest, and thought that the backdrop would be perfect for their elopement. There were 5 of us total: Me, Tom, Kelly, the Officiant, and 2 hotel guests that served as witnesses. (By far the smallest ceremony I’ve photographed to date!) Tom and Kelly were clearly estatic that they were getting married! It was truly an honor to see two people so in love finally getting what they want most in life- each other! (maybe this is a tad cheesy- but I can’t help myself) Congrats you crazy love birds!

I hope this giant posts makes up for my lack of post over the last two months. Where does the time go?

Tom seeing his soon-to-be bride for the first time all dressed up:

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