All of our weddings are extremely special but this one was a little different...
This wedding was very close to our hearts as Heather and the Izumi family have been our, the Ohta family's, closest family friends for as long as I can remember. We used to call them Auntie Lou and Uncle Ken. Our families used to do everything together and there was never a Thanksgiving growing up that we weren't together as family.
My parents moved up to Washington State from Los Angeles, CA, at the same time as the Izumi's back in 1980 or '81. Heather was the same age as my sister, Nikki, and Cathy, was my age. I can remember our parents talking about how dark it was here in Washington, how there are so many trees and how the freeways are so small. I think having each other to lean on and to share memories of LA made the transition to Washington easier. Lots of things are easier when your closest friends are near...
That is why when Heather contacted Heidi and I to share her love story, we were extremely honored and excited for the possibilities. This wedding brought our families back together for the first time in many, many years, or at least where we were almost all together at the same time. This time we got to introduce wives, kids and got to share in Heather and Snehal getting married.
Sne is an awesome guy and his family was so incredible. It's so wonderful and so powerful to watch families and friends sharing with such compassion and love.
The venue, IslandWood, on Bainbridge Island, WA, was a perfect location for their wedding. This venue is nestled on 225 acres of protected forest land. IslandWood is a learning center where individuals can come "to understand their ability to change the world for the better".
The couple was amazing, the weekend was fantastic, the venue was spectacular and the other vendors were incredible to work with!!! Not sure we could ask for more...
Venue: IslandWood
Catering: IslandWood: Executive Chef Jim White
Wedding Planning/Design: Simply Wed - Kirstie Warren
Florist: Simply Wed - Courtney Kroymann
Hair/Make-Up: Fredrick's of Greenwood Salon - Mallory Zumstein
Gown: Cicada Bridal
Henna: Seattle Henna Dervish
Temple: Kent Hindu Temple
Band: Robert Blake and the High, Wide and Handsome Band
Photography: Chris Ohta Photography
Please enjoy the Slideshow followed by some still images...!!!
This wedding was very close to our hearts as Heather and the Izumi family have been our, the Ohta family's, closest family friends for as long as I can remember. We used to call them Auntie Lou and Uncle Ken. Our families used to do everything together and there was never a Thanksgiving growing up that we weren't together as family.
My parents moved up to Washington State from Los Angeles, CA, at the same time as the Izumi's back in 1980 or '81. Heather was the same age as my sister, Nikki, and Cathy, was my age. I can remember our parents talking about how dark it was here in Washington, how there are so many trees and how the freeways are so small. I think having each other to lean on and to share memories of LA made the transition to Washington easier. Lots of things are easier when your closest friends are near...
That is why when Heather contacted Heidi and I to share her love story, we were extremely honored and excited for the possibilities. This wedding brought our families back together for the first time in many, many years, or at least where we were almost all together at the same time. This time we got to introduce wives, kids and got to share in Heather and Snehal getting married.
Sne is an awesome guy and his family was so incredible. It's so wonderful and so powerful to watch families and friends sharing with such compassion and love.
The venue, IslandWood, on Bainbridge Island, WA, was a perfect location for their wedding. This venue is nestled on 225 acres of protected forest land. IslandWood is a learning center where individuals can come "to understand their ability to change the world for the better".
The couple was amazing, the weekend was fantastic, the venue was spectacular and the other vendors were incredible to work with!!! Not sure we could ask for more...
Venue: IslandWood
Catering: IslandWood: Executive Chef Jim White
Wedding Planning/Design: Simply Wed - Kirstie Warren
Florist: Simply Wed - Courtney Kroymann
Hair/Make-Up: Fredrick's of Greenwood Salon - Mallory Zumstein
Gown: Cicada Bridal
Henna: Seattle Henna Dervish
Temple: Kent Hindu Temple
Band: Robert Blake and the High, Wide and Handsome Band
Photography: Chris Ohta Photography
Please enjoy the Slideshow followed by some still images...!!!
