A Socially Distant Wedding | Jay + Kirsten

Even in the midst of a global pandemic, love finds a way.

Kirsten reached out to me about photographing her summer wedding in March, way back when it seemed possible that this whole thing might just “blow over.” (Remember those days? Sigh.) As the months wore on, protocols kept changing and whether a wedding was even possible was completely up in the air. But we pressed on in the hopes that it would all come together. And hallelujah, it did.

Theirs was a spectacular summer day, the kind you dream of having when you come to an island in the PNW. The sun-soaked fields and bee-filled lavender made for the perfect backdrop to capture the love of these two wonderful people.

As we are in the midst of a pandemic, adjustments were made, masks were worn, bands had to cancel, family watched via zoom and chairs were six feet apart. But Jay + Kirsten said, “I do” in one of the most beautiful places on earth, and I felt so lucky to capture it all.

Guests were given envelopes filled with rose petals that they pressed against their chests, filling them with love and energy. Those petals were formed into a heart and folded into a sacred package that will be buried in Jay and Kirsten’s yard for blessings and well wishes. In lieu of hugs, Kirsten and Jay asked that guests make eye contact with one another, hold their hands over their hearts and know that the love was flowing. Like I said, love finds a way.

So grateful to have captured love during these strange times. We’ll make it through, folks. One day at a time.