Four years après wedding, Andry & Laura squeezed back into their wedding attire for an evening of portraits. And fit beautifully they did. They looked simply stunning as the sun set in Discovery Park on their fourth wedding anniversary.

Their love story is beautiful. And evident in their every interaction. Katherine & I were blessed listening to their story of immigrating from Indonesia and meeting in Seattle, of their enduring courtship, of their first four years of marriage, and of their little Ava.

Andry is one half of Lifebox Studio and the couple also own the Indo Cafe in Northgate, where I plan to go soon to compare their nasi dishes to my mom's (Dutch & Indonesian cuisine have a colonial history).

Arndt & Birthe are beautiful friends of mine. They are also super talented. Arndt is the Creative Director at Burnkit (my old stomping grounds when living in Vancouver), and Birthe is an accomplished Art/Editorial Photographer (one of PDN's Top 30 Young Photographers of 2008) who I've had the pleasure of assisting on numerous occasions. But more importantly they are kindred spirits and selfless folk. What could have been a pressure-filled photo assignment was simply an enjoyable day.

The celebration took place at the Bodega Ridge resort on Galiano Island (one of British Columbia's Gulf Islands - between Vancouver and Victoria) over a sun-filled weekend. Family & friends traveled the distance (many from their motherland Germany), and spent the week/end on the island. The food was absolutely delicious (from the apps to the main course to the dessert to the midnight stew) and plenty of Granville Island Hefeweizen was poured from the kegs. The dance party went into the wee hours of the night - with either Arndt or Birthe staying committed to keeping the dance floor alive. That's Arndt & Birthe. Selflessly keeping the party going. Everyday.

Location: Galiano Island, British Columbia Canada
Venue: Bodega Ridge
Master Chef: Bert Castor (of Bodega Ridge)
Desserts: Bert Castor
Cake: Carolyn Taylor
Dress: Simply Stunning Bridal (Vancouver)
Suit: Harry Rosen
Table Flowers: Josli Rockafella
Bouquet: Flowerbox
Officiant: Dora Fitzgerald (Galiano Island)