HALLIE & NICK -- FIRST UNOFFICIAL WEDDING PHOTOS

Here they are -- the first unofficial wedding photos taken by the bride's parents. Hundreds of pictures were taken on this day by a professional photographer and the groom's mother with her professional-grade camera. I found it a bit intimidating -- and maybe a little "over the top" -- and a distracted mother of the bride just wasn't feeling imaginative. But anyway, here are candid shots of Hallie's wedding day, and rest assured, when Nick and Hallie return from their honeymoon trip to Ireland, we will have many, many, many wonderful photos from which to choose.



Almost time to leave for the park . . .

Hallie was surprised by the groom's gift -- beautiful earrings









Bride and groom meet for pictures prior to the ceremony.







Hallie and her two brothers, Clinton and Milo -- a precious moment for a mother. "Bigger" brothers, Murray and Yancey were also in Seattle with their families for the wedding. It was a great reunion.





Just a few more minutes . . . Are the guests seated yet?









Waiting with Dad in the shade behind the bushes.







The ceremony -- performed by the Reverend Erin Chase, friend of bride and groom.

With this ring . . .





Into Dad's barracuda for photos -- then off to the reception . . .