DIY backyard wedding – Lake Tapps

Couple: Moira & Garet

Venue: Lake Tapps private residence

Seattle Wedding Photographer:  John Crozier

This was the DIY wedding of the year for me. I know for certain that Moira had way too much fun designing and crafting all the details for this really fun and entertaining day. I really had a good time shooting this couples big day. It was very cool for me to see how much in love Garet and Moira are. I’ve known Moira since we both were in diapers so this one was pretty personal for me. Moira and Garet tied the knot on the lakefront property of Garet’s parents. There was no detail to small to not be included in this wedding. From color coordinated fabric place cards and napkins, to personalized initialed beads, to dahlias planted to match the wedding colors. Everything had Moira’s touch on it (literally). I’m sure Garet helped too :-). Tash got to shoot with me on this one which seemed appropriate since she roomed with Moira in College. Some highlights from the day were definitely the crepe truck, which was AWESOME. But you can’t top that Moira, Garet and their friends all jumped into the lake to conclude the night. I am sure that will be a memorable moment for all of them for years to come. Thanks Moira and Garet for letting me be a part of your awesome day.

bride and groom kissing at lake tappsFabric coordinated tags matched napkins on table. lake tapps wedding photography first sightlake tapps wedding photographyI love a good Chinese lanternrandom shed with moss on it, cool photo, check!about as hipster as I get!Beautiful Moira. There was a nice woodsy area on the property which I loved. diy-wedding-bride in forest at lake tappsbride and groom in forest at lake tappsThe neighbors dock which they let us borrow. I love the clouds that day. bride and groom on dock lake tapps weddingbride and groom kissing at lake tappsshadows Also the neighbors tree. They had cool neighbors. I loved that they planted orange dahlias to match the wedding colors. This sign was cool. We drove off for a couple minutes and found this field.And this path. And this small section of beach. lake tapps diy weddingThe nieces and nephews of Moira all wore custom matching dresses and jumpers.lake tapps diy weddinglake tapps diy weddingI thought the decorations were really festive and turned out great. lake tapps diy weddinglake tapps diy weddingcutenesslake tapps wedding ceremonylake tapps wedding ceremonylake tapps wedding ceremonylake tapps wedding ceremonya good shot of the propertylake tapps wedding ceremonylake tapps wedding ceremonyYEAH!diy wedding appetizersLoved the food truck. Favorite meal of the summer. . . maybe!crisp creperie truckdiy backyard wedding with chinese lanternsdiy backyard wedding with chinese lanternsdiy backyard wedding with chinese lanternscrepe truck at weddingHighly processed shot of the mountain. It was pretty hazy, I wish it was out more. I wanted to jump in so bad, the water looked amazing. lake tapps weddingThese guys! Every wedding needs a few. lake tapps diy backyard weddingShoes optional.backyard wedding no shoes neededThen this happened. Followed by this! So sweet I stayed extra just to get this shot. bride and groom jump in a lakeSo happy for you two. bride and groom jump in a lakeVendors that help make this day special.

DIY Master and Bride – Moira

Ginger Bee Events – coordinator

Crisp Creperie – food truck