Melissa + NathanBallard Wedding PhotographySeattle, WA

Sometimes in life you run across certain instances of intense emotion and incredible people that take you by surprise and leave you wiping your eyes.  I have a dear friend named Kristen that invited me into the incredible wedding of Melissa and Nathan.  You should check out her post here.

And you would be happy if you own stock in Kleenex because everyone was BAWLING during the ceremony… Myself included.  The sting of salty sweat and tears in my eyes has ne’er been so sweet.

Have a look.  Relive the magic.  Vote for your favorites.  Leave some comment love.  I love to see what y’all are digging and what you have to say.  Much thanks.

Seattle Vineyard Christian Fellowship in the University District by Seattle wedding photographer Kip Beelman Groom and groomsmen approaching Seattle Vineyard Christian Fellowship by Seattle wedding photographer Kip Beelman Groomsmen getting ready in a Seattle Vineyard Fellowship classroom by Seattle wedding photographer Kip Beelman A friend snapping a photo of the groom getting ready at Seattle Vineyard Fellowship by Seattle wedding photographer Kip Beelman Sunday school artwork and a Papst Blue Ribbon as the groomsmen ready at Seattle Vineyard Fellowship by Seattle wedding photographer Kip Beelman A groom readying and enjoying a Pabst Blue Ribbon at Seattle Vineyard Fellowship by Seattle wedding photographer Kip Beelman Groom and best man readying at Seattle Vineyard Fellowship by Seattle wedding photographer Kip Beelman The best man pins the boutonniere on the groom at Seattle Vineyard Fellowship by Seattle wedding photographer Kip Beelman Groom with hands to God during a Seattle Vineyard Fellowship wedding ceremony by Kip Beelman Details and close-up of the bride and groom's hands during their wedding ceremony at Seattle Vineyard Fellowship by Kip Beelman The bride and groom share the first kiss while the best man looks on from a Seattle Vineyard Fellowship wedding by Kip Beelman A high perspective, wide shot of the entire wedding party with the bride's bouquet raised in the air just after the first kiss by Seattle wedding photographer Kip Beelman A wedding party celebrating with arms raised in the foyer of Seattle Vineyard Fellowship moments after leaving the ceremony by wedding photographer Kip Beelman Two perspectives for a bride and groom portrait featuring her stunning red bouquest at the Ballard Public Library by Seattle wedding photographer Kip Beelman Two perspectives for bride and groom portraits at the Ballard Public Library by Seattle wedding photographer Kip Beelman A bride has a deep laugh while her groom looks on at the Ballard Public Library by Seattle wedding photographer Kip Beelman A diptych of the groom holidng a bridesmaid bouquet and the bride holding her red bouquet by Seattle wedding photographer Kip Beelman A bride and groom being swarmed by their wedding party at the Ballard Public Library by Seattle photographer Kip Beelman A diptych of the bridal bouqet and a macro photograph of the bride and groom's rings by Seattle wedding photographer Kip Beelman The groom embracing the bride from behind with arms extended as they take in the toasts at their Leif Erikson wedding reception by Seattle photographer Kip Beelman A diptych of the bride and groom first dance along side the father daughter dance at a Leif Erikson wedding reception by Seattle phototographer Kip Beelman The bride getting down at her Leif Erikson wedding reception by Seattle photographer Kip Beelman

Thank you again to Kristen, one of the most amazing people and incredible photographers I’ve ever met.  As I write this post she is nearly on the leave of departure for missionary work in Cambodia.  Godspeed to you girl… You will be missed by many people that love you here.  And thank you to Mel and Nathan – The love of you and your family rocked me to my core… Thank you, thank you.