The Ceremony

Amanda and Alex were married overlooking the water under a large arbor covered with red, yellow, and orange dahlias (the bride’s favorite flower), which matched the bridesmaid bouquets. “Right as we were finishing our vows, the arbor toppled over,” says Amanda, who couldn’t have cared less as it further opened up a view to their guests of the great Seattle scenery: ferries crossing, parasailers flying off in the distance, and of course the expansive water itself.