Tari & Amos | Hollenbeck Park | Trout Lake, WA

August 12, 2022

Trout Lake Wedding at Hollenbeck Park, WA

All right folks. I’m coming out of blog retirement for this one.

It might sound silly since I’m not the one who got married here, but I’ve been waiting years for this wedding. I’ve had to hold back tears while photographing it, editing it, and now while writing about it.

When you see them together, you know by the looks on their faces; the love and respect just radiates between these two. It made me so emotional to finally witness it on such a grand display.

See, the first time I ever visited Trout Lake, Tari took a group of friends on a hike to a moss covered bridge where she joyfully exclaimed, “I’m going to marry Amos on that bridge someday.” I remember thinking in my head, “and I’m going to photograph it!”

Flash forward many years later and these two sweetpeas who have grown into some of my closest friends finally tied the knot — literally. Indeed, I got to be the lucky one to photograph it. Capturing the day alongside me was Tari’s dear friend Dorien. She flew in from the Netherlands, along with just about every film camera known to man. It’s a miracle we ever made it out of that forest in time for the ceremony!

I got to spend the first part of the day with Amos, who was positively buzzing as his friends helped him get suited up and reminded him to breathe. There are too many cherished moments in this day to count, but watching Danny grab a razor to touch up Amos’s shave before heading off to the ceremony was an especially sweet one.

Due to logistics the ceremony didn’t happen on the tell tale bridge. Better yet, a small group of loved ones gathered around a revered tree near the family cabin. With holes in the tree that make it look like a flute, this was a place of spiritual guidance for Tari that she has shared with so many of us in the past. Even the niblings knew to hug the trunk when they got down the aisle.

What unfolded after the tear-filled ceremony — co-officiated by Tari’s witch friend, and Amos’s childhood friend — was everything you’d expect from a couple that has mastered the art of building community. It was a low-key campground picnic that was high-key full of deep love and admiration. The love I felt out there between everyone, not just the bride and groom, bounced around like a ping pong and left me beaming for the rest of the weekend. Being out in Trout Lake with these two and their loved ones was more than pure joy, it was just… pure.

 

Airstream trailer parked at the base of Mt Adams, Trout Lake, WA
Picnic tables at Hollenbeck Park set with candles and flowers in teapot vases for a Trout Lake Wedding



Woman making a flower crown at a Trout Lake Wedding in Washington



Groom getting dressed and tying shoes before a Trout Lake Wedding



Groom sitting down inside Kelly's Trout Creek Inn near Hollenbeck Park, WA

Groom talking on the phone while his friend steams his pants at Kelly's Trout Creek Inn, WA

Groom looking in the mirror at Kelly's Trout Creek Inn, WA

Groom looking in the mirror while a friend touches up his neck shave at Kelly's Trout Creek Inn, WA
Groom reading a letter from his Bride - Trout Lake Wedding, WA
Bride walking to meet her Groom in the forest - Trout Lake Wedding, WA

Bride and Groom seeing each other for the first time in the forest - Trout Lake Wedding, WA


Bride and Groom holding hands under a dogwood tree - Trout Lake Wedding, WA
Portraits of bride and groom cuddling in the forest - Trout Lake Wedding, WA



Bride looking over her shoulder as she walks away with Groom in the forest - Trout Lake Wedding, WA

Black and white portraits of a bride and groom - Trout Lake Wedding, WA





Portrait of witch bride magically lifting her dress in the air - Trout Lake Wedding, WA

Bridal portraits in the forest - Trout Lake Wedding, WA
Portraits of the groom in a forest - Trout Lake Wedding, WA
Black and white photo of bride and groom holding hands while walking down a dirt path - Trout Lake Wedding, WA
Guests gathered around a clearing in the forest - Trout Lake Wedding, WA
Ceremonial rings and handfasting fabric for a Trout Lake Wedding, WA
Bridesmaid holding a baby while it blesses the ceremonial rings - Trout Lake Wedding, WA
Two officiants looking at each other before the ceremony - Trout Lake Wedding, WA
Flower girl and ring bearer dropping petals along the forest path - Trout Lake Wedding, WA
Bride and groom holding hands while walking down the forest path to the ceremony - Trout Lake Wedding, WA

Bride and groom exchanging vows at the base of a tree - Trout Lake Wedding, WA



Officiant giving her blessing during a handfasting ceremony - Trout Lake Wedding, WA

Groom smiling while Bride reads her vows - Trout Lake Wedding, WA

Bride laughing while Groom reads his vows - Trout Lake Wedding, WA

Bride and Groom kiss at the base of a tree in a forest clearing - Trout Lake Wedding, WA
Bride and Groom kissing under a tree in the forest - Trout Lake Wedding, WA
Portraits of the Bride and Groom fading into the forest - Trout Lake Wedding, WA
Mystical portraits of the bride and groom fading into the forest - Trout Lake Wedding, WA
Black and white portrait of Bride and Groom fading into the pine trees - Trout Lake Wedding, WA

Vintage black and white portrait of Bride and Groom standing in a field of tall grass - Trout Lake Wedding, WA


Bride smiling while hugging a friend at the reception - Trout Lake Wedding, WA



Groom smiling while toasts are being read at the reception in Hollenbeck Park - Trout Lake Wedding, WA
Guests giving toasts during the reception at Hollenbeck Park - Trout Lake Wedding, WA

Guests raising their cups in a toast to the bride and groom at the reception at Hollenbeck Park - Trout Lake Wedding, WA
Bride and Groom's first dance - Trout Lake Wedding, WA



Bride being surrounded by her sisters on the dance floor at Hollenbeck Park - Trout Lake Wedding, WA


Clouds covering Mt. Adams at sunset from Hollenbeck Park - Trout Lake Wedding, WA
Bride and Groom holding hands in front of a creek near Hollenbeck Park - Trout Lake Wedding, WA
Portraits of bride and groom kissing near Hollenbeck Park - Trout Lake Wedding, WA


Portraits of bride and groom smiling by the creek at Hollenbeck Park - Trout Lake Wedding, WA

Bride and Groom running through a field of tall grass at Hollenbeck Park - Trout Lake Wedding, WA
Portrait of bride and groom standing in tall grass at Hollenbeck Park - Trout Lake Wedding, WA
Bride and groom running towards the camera in a field of tall grass - Trout Lake Wedding, WA
Bride and Groom smiling while holding hands and running through a field of tall grass at Hollenbeck Park - Trout Lake Wedding, WA
Bride and Groom laughing while running towards the camera - Trout Lake Wedding, WA

Bartender blowing the camera a kiss during the reception at Hollenbeck Park - Trout Lake Wedding, WA



Officiant lighting candles while preparing to sign official documents - Trout Lake Wedding, WA

Groom showing off his ring to the bride's sister - Trout Lake Wedding, WA
Marshmallows being roasted over a fire pit at Hollenbeck Park - Trout Lake Wedding, WA
Children making s'mores over a fire pit at Hollenbeck Park - Trout Lake Wedding, WA
Guest enjoying a s'more next to the fire pit at Hollenbeck Park - Trout Lake Wedding, WA
Bride dancing at night - Trout Lake Wedding, WA



String lights surrounding a late night reception at Hollenbeck Park - Trout Lake Wedding, WA

Trout Lake Wedding Vendors & Resources

Venues: Private Residence / Kelly’s Trout Creek Inn / Hollenbeck Park
Officiants: Geena Barker and Danny Diana-Peebles
Lounge Furniture: Crush Staging
Custom Camping Mugs: Any Promo
Wedding Coordinator: Elle Stuckey
Florist: Bride & her sister with some flowers provided by Meadow Moss Farm
Caterer: Ash Pizza
Cocktails: Richelle Thorpe
Groom’s Suit: Valentino
Bride’s Dress: Marchessa Notte from Brides for a Cause tailored by Silhouette Studio
Bride’s Ring: Nested Yellow
Bride’s Earrings: Hushed Commotion
Hair: Hair By Heidi May
Photographer: Kim Smith-Miller

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