A Seattle Backyard Garden Wedding: Jen and Sage

Jen and Sage’s Backyard Garden Wedding at the Wohns’ home on the Sound was one of 2018’s most fun weddings we’ve ever documented, full of laughter, love, a salsa dancing lesson, a flash mob and Tongan dancers!

Shot some of these on beautiful Fuji 400h film, my favorite stock. Definitely a favorite of the year!

A beautiful day on the Sound for a backyard garden wedding!
A beautiful day on the Sound for a backyard garden wedding!

Sage's family home, the site of Jen and Sage's backyard garden wedding.

White lanterns decorate Jen and Sage's wedding
Really can’t go wrong with white paper lanterns for a backyard garden wedding!

Mantelpiece of Sage's home with family photos

Growth chart wall at Wohns family home
Growth chart wall at Wohns family home. Loved looking at this!
Sage's dad and brothers making spontaneous music before the wedding
Sage’s dad and brothers making spontaneous music before the wedding
Groom Sage and father of the bride having a chat
Groom Sage and father of the bride having a chat

Sage's brother helps him with his bowtieSage's brother helps him with his bowtie 2

Bride Jen getting hair and makeup done for her wedding 2
Meanwhile, Bride Jen gets hair and makeup done for her wedding.
Jen's fun wedding sneakers
Jen’s fun wedding sneakers
Jen's twin sister joking with their mom 2
Jen’s twin sister joking with their mom 2

Bride Jen getting hair and makeup done for her wedding

Jen getting her wedding gown onJen's mom and twin sister help her get dressed

Jen and Sage first look before their backyard garden wedding.
Jen and Sage see each other for the first time before their wedding.

Jen and Sage pose for their wedding portraits 4

Jen avoids a bee while walking down some steps
Jen avoids a bee while walking down some steps.

Jen and Sage pose for their wedding portraits at their backyard garden wedding.Jen and Sage pose for their wedding portraits at their backyard garden wedding.Jen and Sage pose for their wedding portraits

Jen and Sage look at the Wohns' kids growth chart
Jen and Sage look at the Wohns’ kids growth wall.

Musicians at Jen and Sage's wedding

Guests arriving at the Wohns' home with grandma looking on at Jen and Sage's backyard garden wedding.
Guests arriving at the Wohns’ home with grandma looking on from the living room.

A little guest at Jen and Sage's weddingGuests reach for appetizersThe beautiful arbor at Jen and Sage's backyard garden wedding.The officiant at Jen and Sage's garden weddingFlower girl doing her job at Jen and Sage's garden wedding

Grandma flower girl doing her job at Jen and Sage's backyard garden wedding!
Grandma flower girl doing her job at Jen and Sage’s backyard garden wedding!

Jen and her parents walk down the aisleJen and Sage getting married at their beautiful backyard garden weddingJen and Sage getting married at the Wohns' home on a beautiful July dayJen during her wedding ceremonyJen and Sage seal it with a kiss

Surprise L'chaim flash mob by families
Jen and Sage’s families flash mobbed the end of their wedding ceremony right before they walked down the aisle with a joyful rendition of L’Chaim!

Jen and Sage react to the surprise.Surprise L'chaim flash mob by Jen and Sage's families.Surprise L'chaim flash mob by Jen and Sage's families.Jen and Sage completely surprised by the performance.Jen and Sage completely surprised by the performance.Jen and Sage hug their momsHors D'oeuvres at Jen and Sage's weddingTablescapes at Jen and Sage's weddingWedding decor at Jen and Sage's backyard garden weddingTable decor at Jen and Sage's garden wedding

Jen's twin sister giving her toast
Jen’s twin sister giving the happy couple her toast.

Jen's parents look on during twin's toastJen and Sage react to toast

Sage's brother Nic giving his toast
Sage’s brother Nic giving his toast.

Dr Wohns father of the groom react to toastSage tears with laughter at toast

Mother of the groom gives a toast
Mother of the groom gives a toast
Sister of the groom Michi giving a toast to the happy couple
Sister of the groom Michi giving a toast to the happy couple.
Youngest brother of the groom giving a toast to the happy couple
Youngest brother of the groom giving a toast to the happy couple.

Sage gets emotional during toastsJen and Sage learn salsa with their guestsUncle and nephew share a momentSage dances with his niece.A young guest eyes the dessert tableGuests having fun at Jen and Sage's backyard garden wedding.

Grandma and grandson dancing at Wohns' wedding
Grandma and grandson dancing at Wohns’ wedding.
Shots being poured to toast Jen and Sage
Shots being poured to toast Jen and Sage.

Guests toasting Jen and Sage 2Guests toasting Jen and Sage 2

Father of the bride handing out stickers
Father of the bride handing out stickers to the littles.

Guests dancing at Jen and Sage's weddingParents of the bride dancingGuests at Jen and Sage's wedding doing the congaJen and Sage dancing at their weddingGuests enjoying the sunset at the Wohns' home at Jen and Sage's backyard garden wedding.

Tonga dancers arriving by boat
Tonga dancers arriving by boat, the final surprise for Jen and Sage. A wonderful finale to Jen and Sage’s summer garden wedding.

Tonga dancers at Jen and Sage's wedding

Jen and Sage during Golden Hour portraits 3
Congratulations Jen and Sage!

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