Dan and Kaylene had an amazing wedding. Set at a very beautiful venue (a venue which is still trying to decide if they want to be well known or not) with a great view of Lake Spokane, it seemed like everything went exactly the way you’d want it to. People were all there - on time - the light was beautiful and the couple even more so. I loved meeting each of their family members, from their kids, to their kids’ families, each person I met was kind and thoughtful. This wedding was a lot of fun because of these people, but even more so because Dan and Kaylene are just great people. Look no further than their many toasts, and all the stories that came with them. Here are some of my favorites from their wedding.

Stefan & Alicia's Elk Point Wedding

Stefan and Alicia had such an incredibly memorable day. They cried, they laughed, and they had some beautiful, intimate moments - and I had the chance to be there for all of them. From their beautiful first look, to all the amazing people that gave a toast to these two - it was an absolutely special day. One thing seems to be clear from all the friends and family I met during this day - these two are so dearly loved. They have friends, lots of them, and they are so appreciated. It’s always such a great moment for me, just sitting in the back (or the front, in some cases) just listening to their stories, their laughter, and in this case, that happened a lot. I hope you love these photos as much as I enjoyed taking them.

Marc & Amber's Engagement in Manito Park

They met 22 years ago at a conference. It was 1999, and they came together as a group of professionals, and Marc and Amber hit it off. They talked a lot over the course of the four day conference, but in the end, they would go home back to their lives. No numbers were exchanged, and because it was 1999, that also meant that's about where the potential to build on a friendship ended. They would end up seeing each other one more time a year later, and be reminded at just how well they fit - how well they got along - but again, that would end.

Matt and Alexis' Bozarth Mansion and St. Al's Wedding

Matt and Alexis are two awesome people. This is confirmed to me every time I spend time with them. It started when we met for coffee, but it continued when we did their engagement photos, and then was reaffirmed at their wedding. They are just great people, who are quick to laugh, ready to listen, and just fun to be around. I had an absolute blast with these two, from the early morning to their beautiful ceremony in St. Al’s cathedral. I hope you love these wedding photos as much as I enjoyed taking them.

Chance & Lily's beautiful Settlers Creek Wedding

Chance and Lily had an incredible wedding at Settlers Creek in June of this year. It was absolutely beautiful, from an incredible sunset, to an incredible couple, group, family, and friends. I loved every minute of their wedding, and I am so excited to be able to share these photos with you. Let me know what you think of them! I know I love how they turned out.

Clay and Alyssa's Wedding at the Ridge at Greenbluff

Clay and Alyssa have magnetic personalities. They are just fun to be around and talk to. I saw this when we did their engagement shoot last year (which was a favorite for sure) but I also saw this when we did their wedding. Their friends and family are so kind, and made the whole day go by so quickly. Add in the excellent staff at The Ridge at Greenbluff and Sydney with Piece of Harmony Events and this wedding was always going to be one I loved. Such a great day, and I am so excited to share the many laughs, tears, and moments that filled the day.

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Brent Looyenga is a Spokane wedding photographer based IN SPOKANE WASHINGTON and Coeur d’Alene Idaho area. He loves people and specializes in wedding, engagement, family and senior photography. You can like Looyenga Photography on Facebook or follow them on Instagram.