Spring Cle Elum Wedding | Amanda Howse Photography

Wedding Photography

January 15, 2023

Spring Cle Elum Wedding

Morgan and Thomas had a beautiful Spring Cle Elum wedding at Swauk Grange. The Teanaway Valley provided the perfect views to complement the couple’s intimate affair. Having known Morgan for years, I was elated to be chosen as her wedding photographer and to meet her now husband, Thomas! Getting to share in couples’ love stories on their special day has always been a role I hold personally important. I love weddings and it is a joy to showcase these moments as thoughtfully and brilliantly as they were planned. 

Outdoor Wedding Ceremony Venue in Cle Elum | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Wedding Photographer Amanda Howse PhotographyRustic Farmhouse Wedding Portraits with Bride and Groom's Rings | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Wedding Photographer Amanda Howse PhotographyGold and White Wedding Details for Spring Wedding | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Wedding Photographer Amanda Howse PhotographyWedding Photography of Centerpieces and Floral Arrangements | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Wedding Photographer Amanda Howse Photography

Getting to Know the Bride

I have known Morgan and her family for many years! Her mother, Rob, is the editor, owner, and creative force behind Showcase Magazine, a PNW-based publication at which I have been the staff photographer for well over 10 years now! Where has the time gone?? I also had the pleasure of working with Morgan at many events, and I did her senior photographs in 2020! She is the most beautiful woman inside and out and made an even more stunning bride! For her wedding, Morgan rocked a form-fitting dress, with an intricate lace and mesh back. A beautiful combination with her cascade of wavy locks. The camera truly loves her! 

Pre-Ceremony Bridal Portraits of Dress | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Wedding Photographer Amanda Howse PhotographyEastern Washington Bridal Portraits with Natural Light | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Wedding Photographer Amanda Howse PhotographyGroom Portraits at Swauk Grange Hall | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Wedding Photographer Amanda Howse PhotographyStunning Washington Bridal Portraits with Lace Gown | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Wedding Photographer Amanda Howse PhotographyIntimate Wedding Poses for Bride and Groom | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Wedding Photographer Amanda Howse Photography

First Looks & Candid Wedding Portraits

We did a set of first-look portraits with Dad, which was so sweet. Weddings are big life moments not only for the bride and groom but for their families too. Sending their child off to their adult life can be bittersweet. For that reason, moments like these are some of the most important to capture! And the best wedding photographs are candid ones! Morgan and Thomas’s ceremony was full of these candid moments, and we got a bunch of fun portraits with them and their guests. 

Before the First Look | Washington Bridal Photography | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Wedding Photographer Amanda Howse PhotographyFather-Daughter First Look | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Wedding Photographer Amanda Howse PhotographyFather and Bride First Look Photos | Candid Wedding Moments | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Wedding Photographer Amanda Howse PhotographyPrecious Wedding Moments with Bride and Father | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Wedding Photographer Amanda Howse PhotographyOutdoor Bridal Portraits in Eastern Washington Valley | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Wedding Photographer Amanda Howse PhotographyFirst Look with Bride and Groom | Scenic Wedding Portraits | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Wedding Photographer Amanda Howse PhotographyIntimate Photos of First Look with Bride and Groom | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Wedding Photographer Amanda Howse PhotographyStunning Wedding Portraits with PNW Bride and Groom | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Wedding Photographer Amanda Howse Photography

Eastern Washington Wedding Venue

These two got married in mid-May at the Swauk Teanaway Grange Hall in Cle Elum. Modeled after the original rural schoolhouse which caught fire in 2004, this classic farmhouse serves as a wedding venue for the community, displaying scenic views of the Swauk Prairie. With antique and classic touches, it is no wonder so many choose this PNW venue for their celebrations. You can check out the Hall’s website for more information on this historical site and all its offerings! 

Rustic Farmhouse Wedding Venues in Eastern Washington | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Wedding Photographer Amanda Howse PhotographyThe Teanaway Grange Hall in Cle Elum, WA. | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Wedding Photographer Amanda Howse PhotographyBridal Family Portraits Moments Before the Ceremony | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Wedding Photographer Amanda Howse PhotographyEastern Washington Wedding Portraits | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Wedding Photographer Amanda Howse PhotographyWedding Day with Groom and Mother | Walking Down the Aisle | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Wedding Photographer Amanda Howse PhotographyWedding Day with Bride and Father | Walking Down the Aisle | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Wedding Photographer Amanda Howse PhotographyCeremonial Portraits at Springtime Farmhouse Wedding | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Wedding Photographer Amanda Howse PhotographyB&W Wedding Portraits at Indoor Ceremony | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Wedding Photographer Amanda Howse PhotographyFarmhouse Wedding Portraits with Happy Couple | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Wedding Photographer Amanda Howse Photography

Rustic Farmhouse Ceremony

Morgan and Thomas picked a delightful WA day for their wedding. I call these Goldilocks days because the weather is not too cold, not too hot, but the perfect in-between. There were even some rain sprinkles for good luck! Despite it wearing off, the ceremony had to be moved from the grassy outside venue to inside the rustic farmhouse. This lovely young couple was so smitten and ready to get married that they could not care less where it took place! Plus, we still got tons of pictures with those breathtaking outdoor views. A win-win! 

Scenic Wedding Portraits in Cle Elum, WA. | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Wedding Photographer Amanda Howse PhotographyPlayful Wedding Poses For Bride and Groom Portraits | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Wedding Photographer Amanda Howse PhotographyFun Posed Mother-Daughter Portraits at Wedding | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Wedding Photographer Amanda Howse PhotographyFamily of the Bride | Washington Wedding Photographs | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Wedding Photographer Amanda Howse PhotographyWedding Party Group Portraits at Rustic Farmhouse in Cle Elum | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Wedding Photographer Amanda Howse PhotographyCandid Family Portraits at Wedding Reception | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Wedding Photographer Amanda Howse PhotographyWedding Reception Portraits with Guests and Family | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Wedding Photographer Amanda Howse PhotographyWedding Reception Cake Photos with Smiling Couple | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Wedding Photographer Amanda Howse PhotographyFirst Dance | Bride and Groom Wedding Reception Photographs | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Wedding Photographer Amanda Howse PhotographyCandid Wedding Receptions Photos with Wedding Party | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Wedding Photographer Amanda Howse PhotographyFirst Dance Wedding Portraits | Quiet Moments Between Bride and Groom | Photographed by the Best Tacoma Wedding Photographer Amanda Howse Photography

Let’s Connect!

Selecting the best Washington wedding photographer to capture your big day can be stressful. But with 20-plus years of experience in wedding photography, I’ve got you covered! To ensure you’re delivered the highest quality portraits from this once-in-a-lifetime event, I only book a select few weddings per year! After all, no one wants to be waiting months to get their photos back! If you’re ready to check “wedding photographs” off your to-do list, I’d love to chat! Reach out on my website or via email at [email protected]. I am also available by call/text at 530-412-0730. 

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