Becky and Everett have such a great group of friends and a fun loving family - we couldn’t help but have fun at their wedding! Both the ceremony and reception were held at the Masonic Center in Olympia. Our day started at the Allure Salon, a bright and stylish salon in West Olympia. I stayed and captured the fun with Becky and her good friend and bridesmaid, Sara - while Bill headed out to catch up with the guys.
After Cyndi did an awesome job of styling Becky’s hair, the bride herself jumped into the role of stylist to Sara…
Even Tumwater’s finest joined in to wishing the best to Becky and Everett - after ‘congratulating’ Sara on her amazing NASCAR-like driving skills, that is..the photojournalist side of me wanted so much to jump out of the car and document the entire encounter from a better vantage point, but I thought that might inspire the officer to write his comments, instead of his “wedding day gift” of a smile and friendly warning 
Becky and her bridesmaids continued getting ready at the Masonic Center. Meanwhile, on the other side of town…..best man and life long friend to Everett, Eddy Ellis (a professional fighter) offered up his United Training Center gym as a perfect location for the guys to gather, get dressed and toast the upcoming events of the afternoon.
Becky swore Bill into seeing to it that the guys only had one shot each - but no one made any promises about the size of the shot glasses!
Everett was so excited to see Becky - we had a hard time getting him to keep his back turned until ‘the moment’. As soon as the first glance happened, though, any tensions of the day just melted away and their souls were visibly refreshed - these two so truly belong in each other’s company!
They say if you look up and to the left, you won’t cry, right?
A traffic-stopping crew…. literally….we appreciated the patience of the drivers who allowed Bill to get a few shots of the guys strolling down the street.
Becky pinning flowers on Everett’s mom, Vicky.
Everett and family friend Joe (the officiant) in the shadows, just before the ceremony started.
Quyn was the cutest 3 year old flower girl ever!
Dennis had a quiet proud smile all day - he beamed as they came down the isle.
After a great meal catered by the Budd Bay Cafe, it was time to toast the newlyweds. Eddie’s words were few, but filled with meaning that everyone could share. Stephanie, the Maid of Honor and close friend to Becky since childhood, and Dennis, Becky’s dad, each spoke as well. I have to admit - my eyes still fill with tears when I remember Stephanie telling the story of the day that Becky said, “I think Everett might be the one.”
It came as no surprise to us that Last Call Entertainment did an awesome job with the DJ duties - having worked with them before, we know they’re great. Chris and his crew made sure that everyone had plenty of chances to hit the dance floor and this crowd really appreciated that!
Becky’s brother Chris and her mom striking a pose for the camera ;-) Bill passed the camera to Chris and got him to shoot the next shot of us with Becky and Everett - Thanks Chris!
A huge thanks to Becky and Everett - being a part of your day and witnessing the amazing love you share was an honor we’ll always treasure!
~Erin and Bill
