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Some weddings are beautiful because of the setting. Others are unforgettable because they could only belong to that couple.

Danielle and Jonathan’s Seattle wedding was exactly that.

They chose Pike Place Market because it was already part of their story. It was where they spent time together, where they had shared memories, and where their everyday life unfolded. Instead of creating a wedding that felt separate from who they were, they invited their guests into a place that already meant something.

Their day was full of the things I love most about weddings: personality, movement, laughter, and moments that could never be recreated.

Before the ceremony, we wandered through Post Alley for their first look and gift exchange, capturing the excitement and anticipation before they officially became husband and wife.

The ceremony took place right in the heart of Pike Place Market, surrounded by the energy of Seattle, with guests and passersby becoming part of the atmosphere. There was no need to create a backdrop. The city itself was the backdrop.

One of my favorite moments was watching Jonathan make his way through the market with a boombox while Danielle waited nearby. What followed was completely unexpected: music, laughter, and a spontaneous moment shared between the couple, their guests, and the people around them. It was the kind of joyful chaos that makes a wedding feel alive.

That is what I love most about photographing weddings. The images that matter most are rarely the ones that feel perfectly planned. They are the moments that reveal who you are together.

The laughter you can’t recreate. The way your partner looks at you when no one is watching. The little pieces of your story woven throughout the day.

Danielle and Jonathan created a wedding that was unmistakably theirs: colorful, joyful, unexpected, and full of heart.

I was honored to document it.

Meet Us At The Market | Jonathan and Danielle | Seattle Wedding Photographer

Ahhh so excited to share this one!!

This was truly one of the most unique and special weddings I have ever been to! Every aspect of Jonathan and Danielle’s wedding was  personal to them – from the “flower girl”‘ (aka their dog Penny Lane) with her dress hand made by Danielle, to the flowers and the venue – every detail was thoughtful + original!

The day started with Danielle, her maid of honor and friend/florist heading to Pike Place Market to pick up flowers for the bouquets. Danielle prepared for the ceremony surrounded by friends and family before venturing down the road to Pike Place Market.

Danielle made her garter – adorable!

oh hey, Penny Lane!

The wedding ceremony took place at 6:57 pm at Pike Place Market, “around the corner from the gum wall, below the fish-throwers, down the stairs from the famous pig, and across from il bistro restaurant” (a direct quote from their wedding invitation). A close friend of the couple married them, and compared Jonathan & Danielle’s love to Johnny and June (Jonathan and Danielle are both talented musicians – check them out henryatwar.com).

Could she be any cuter?!

The ceremony included approximately 150 guests, but there were countless other onlookers since the market was still open!

They  took a signed lock and locked it to the fence above where they were married, and later threw the key into the Puget Sound – love it!

Nothing beats a beautiful Seattle sunset in my opinion. They are rare, but total magic 😉




The reception took place at il bistro, located in Pike Place market where the couple forewent the traditional first dance, and sang a song they wrote together for the occasion while their guests hummed along on kazoos. Jonathan made drinks behind the bar and guests enjoyed drinks and appetizers. So. Much. Fun.

Thanks for letting me photograph your day Jonathan and Danielle, love you guys! 

See Danielle + Johnny’s Wedding featured on Green Wedding Shoes.

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