filed under:

Sweet Summer Wedding at University of Washington Botanic Gardens

Drag me!

If every wedding had similar vibes to Nolan & Helena’s sun soaked and relaxed nuptials at the University of Washington Center for Urban Horticulture I would be in total heaven. When this couple reached out to me with their initial inquiry I was instantly smitten with their kind personalities and priorities for their wedding day. Their ceremony would include readings from family that was traveling from the UK to be at the wedding, their reception would be held outdoors in the gardens so their guests could fully enjoy a flawless Pacific Northwest evening, and their focus would be on connection and time with their loved ones. Translation: lots and lots of candid photos!

The Center for Urban Horticulture is one of my favorite venues in the Seattle area. It’s a versatile venue with multiple garden areas and spaces perfect for wedding ceremonies, receptions and dance parties. Nolan & Helena were such an amazing couple to work with. I can’t wait to work with them in the future AND to return to their venue to work with more sweet couples.

Thank you so much to N&H, the Center for Urban Horticulture at UW and all of the friends and family that made this wedding day unforgettable!

ready to tell your story?

Hi, I’m alex! A seattle wedding photographer who’s been documenting your stories since 2009.

I fell in love with photography almost 20 years ago in a darkroom class, and that love has never faded. What started as a darkroom class in college turned into photographing my first wedding solo in 2010,and I was hooked. The joy. The emotion. The vows. The details. The people.

I realized quickly that my fulfillment came from helping people see themselves in a beautiful, honest way. I move calmly. I guide confidently. I know how to capture all the angles and candid moments without you even noticing. My couples often say I have “photo superpowers” because of how much I capture while still keeping everything feeling easy and low-pressure.


Some photographers find wedding days chaotic.

I find them electric.

Alex was hands down our favorite vendor for our wedding! || Alex is literally the best. || Personally, I have worked with many photographers and Alex was one of the best! || Alex was hands down our favorite vendor for our wedding! || Alex is literally the best. || Personally, I have worked with many photographers and Alex was one of the best! ||