Friday, November 11, 2011

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Avra and Seamus | Sodo Park Wedding

We shot this one the day before school started, and we couldn't have asked for a better time.  Avra and Seamus put so much thought into the details of their day.  My favorite part was the 7 minutes of the most intense Hora I've ever seen (to honor Avra's Jewish heritage), which the Michael Benson Band then somehow morphed into another 5 minutes of an Irish jig (to honor Seamus' heritage), and then ended by going back to the Hora for good measure.  I was pretty sure someone was going to have a heart attack, but all turned out well with huge smiles on every face in the room.  What a great way to start a party... and marriage!
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Venues:  Ceremony: Hamilton Viewpoint Park, West Seattle/ Reception:  Sodo Park, Seattle

Bride's Dress/Shoes: Dress: Nicole Miller, designer Luly Yang, boutique/ Shoes: Via Spiga, Nordstrom.

Groom's Suit/Tie/ShoesSuit: Burberry's/ Tie:  Express/ Shoes: Allen Edmonds

Bridesmaid's Dresses/ShoesDresses: J. Crew/ Shoes: vary for each bridesmaid

DesignSteven Moore, Steven Moore Designs

CoordinatorCatherine Tedrow, Steven Moore Designs

FlowersSteven Moore, Steven Moore Designs

CatererHerban Feast; Reese Rowe, Event Sales & Services Manager

CakePies by Shoofly Pie Company

Hair and Makeup: Hair: Dru Osler, Milagro's/ Makeup: Olliver Villafuerte, Milagro's


StationarySave the Date, Invitation, and Program: Seamus Dolan (groom)/ Escort Cards, Menus, Signage: Brittany O'Brien, Dolce Design

Photo BoothLuis Ongpin, DigiPhotoBooth

Websiteseamusandavra.com, Wedding Jojo


OfficiantShane Rossow, friend

RingsMenashe & Sons Jewelers

Highlights/DIYAvra and Seamus collaborated on several projects throughout their wedding preparation. Much of it began with an idea for their Scrabble board Save the Date postcard. Seamus, a designer and art director, created and produced their invitation and program, and Avra, a copy editor and proofreader edited all copy on their printed materials and their website. Avra and Seamus wrote their entire ceremony with their officiant and friend Shane.