when enjoying an elegant seattle wedding at the fairmont olympic hotel, capturing the timeless details is a must. that’s why #aandbabe kim and alexander chose weiss photo and film to document their wedding day. below we’ll learn more about the vendor decisions kim and alexander made when planning their wedding in seattle. if you like nostalgic wedding photography, textured wedding cakes, and lace bridal gowns, this blog is for you!

timeless wedding photography inspiration

film wedding photography

a bride holding her bouquet of flowers. the flowers are white and pale pink with touches of greenery.

a groom posing in front of a large window before his wedding. he wears a black suit, a white button down and a black bow tie.

a bride posing in front of a large window before her wedding. her dress is simple in the front with a plunging v-neckline. it has a low back and a lace flutter train. she also wears a cathedral length, two-tier veil.

film wedding photography provides a soft and artistic feel to your wedding photos. when selecting a wedding photographer, kim and alexander knew that they wanted someone who specialized in this medium.

upon discovering weiss photo and film, kim and alexander felt confident that their wedding photography vision would be in good hands. john and lenaig, life partners and owners of this photo and film studio, are experienced in using digital + analog mediums including 35mm, super 8, and more. their team mentality and creativity made chronicling kim and alexander’s wedding day a carefree and exciting adventure.

flash wedding photography

a bride and groom sharing a kiss while their wedding party stands behind them celebrating. the bridal party stands on a grand staircase while the bride and groom stand at the bottom of the staircase.

a bride descending the stairs with an espresso martini in hand. her dress is simple in the front with a plunging v-neckline. it has a low back and a lace flutter train.

a bride and groom cutting their 3-tier wedding cake. the bride's dress is simple in the front with a plunging v-neckline. it has a low back and a lace flutter train. the groom wears a black suit, a white button down and a black bowtie.

not only did kim and alexander want film photos, they also were eager to capture a few snapshots using a more luxurious and bold photography technique during their reception. by incorporating elements of flash wedding photography, many of kim and alexander’s reception details remained crisp and clear. for brides that want vibrant wedding photos or party-like wedding photographs, flash photography is a fun technique to try.

fairmont olympic hotel wedding in seattle, washington

wedding photographs are important, but some would argue that the setting where the wedding takes place is even more important. kim and alexander wanted an elegant hotel wedding venue in seattle for their nuptials. in their mind, a hotel venue felt like a unique blend of sophistication and convenience that would provide their guests with a luxurious experience. by carefully choosing the fairmont olympic hotel in seattle, washington, kim and alexander’s wedding aesthetic immediately came to life.

from the grand ballroom where they would get married, to the modern light fixtures above the elevators, the fairmont olympic hotel’s opulent décor wowed kim and alexander as well as their guests.

indoor wedding ceremony in seattle, washington

when it came wedding day, kim and alexander had no worries about the weather outside. their indoor wedding had the natural light and breathtaking views of a wedding outdoors, but was taking place in a controlled environment. this was the best choice for kim and alexander, as they were able to ensure that their wedding day and design was perfect, rain or shine.

anais anette wedding dress

though the wedding didn’t take place outdoors, kim’s bridal gown looked like it belonged in a flower garden. kim found her anais anette wedding dress at a&bé seattle bridal shop. when browsing this modern wedding dress collection, the clean lines and subtle embroidery felt fitting for their timeless hotel wedding.

kim ultimately decided on ‘mattea’ by anais anette. although kim loved so many features of this floral lace dress, the exquisite craftsmanship of the gown’s illusion back and train was one of her favorites. in many of their wedding photos, kim’s illusion lace train is trailing down the hotel’s steps or being fluffed out at the altar. by pairing her illusion lace train with a cathedral veil, kim completed her classic bridal look, honoring both tradition and current bridal trends.

modern wedding cake with structural detail

kim’s dress wasn’t the only element of whimsy, their wedding cake was equally whimsical and modern. allowing their wedding cake to be a statement piece at their reception, the structural wedding cake style they picked had an interesting architectural element decorating the three tiers. with arched ribbon-like details covering a side of each layer, this three-dimensional cake design was a testament to kim and alexander’s impeccable taste.

by embracing their wedding’s unique elements, kim and alexander created an elegant wedding day that they’ll look back on for a lifetime. their film wedding photos and glamorous flash photography added to the charm of their contemporary and refined hotel wedding.

dress designer: anais anette / bridal shop: a&bé seattle / photographer: weiss photo and film / planner: 3eleven events / venue: fairmont olympic hotel / florals: stephanie roseanne design / hair and makeup: carissa blossom artistry / calligraphy: honest calligraphy / cake: the sweetside / dj: orion entertainment

ELEGANT SEATTLE WEDDING AT FAIRMONT OLYMPIC HOTEL