“We are all a little weird, and life’s a little weird, and when we find someone who’s weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall in mutual weirdness and call it love.” – Dr. Seuss.

Caitlin didn’t want a wedding. Caitlin didn’t want to wear white. Caitlin wanted to run away with Andrew to the nearest judge and elope. Be married. Get it done. Then, Andrew’s mother got wind of it. Caitlin ended up in a white dress, with a forest wedding, surrounded by family and friends (and a few wall mounted taxidermied animals). In the end even for Caitlin, it was perfect. The dress had pockets. The bouquet was made of paper. The ceremony lasted all of five minutes, consisting of the Dr. Seuss quote above and a few heartfelt vows. Caitlin and Andrew were pronounced “Spouses” and pledged their lives to each other in mutual weirdness. The rest of the day was like a summertime picnic / family reunion. Board games were played. Puzzles were assembled. Soccer balls and frisbees were tossed about. Oh yeah… and one last thing, the cake was a life sized replica of a Sea Otter playing X-Box, which of course makes perfect sense.

Soundtrack: Rave On by M. Ward featuring Zoey Deschanel (Buddy Holly cover) (iTunes)

Caitlin and Andrew Belousek. Gold Bar, WA.

Photographer: Jonas Seaman

Second Shooter: Mary Ellen Williamson

Bride’s Dress: David’s Bridal

Bride’s Hairpiece and Boutonnieres: Sweet Grass Mill on Etsy

Bride’s Earrings: Bespangled Jewelry on Etsy

Corsages: Riri Fisch on Etsy

Paper Bouquet: JenJen8806 on Etsy

Pinwheels: Pickled Parlor on Etsy

Sea Otter Cake: Mike’s Amazing Cakes

Venue: Wallace Falls Lodge

Caitlin and Andrew Belousek. Gold Bar, WA.

*This wedding is also featured on Offbeat Bride.

When Mary and I pulled up to Odd Fellows Hall and saw a biker showing up on a Harley Davidson decked out with bullet casings and a ‘Surrender The Booty’ flag, we knew this one would be special.

Orcas Island. The Biker Dad. Priya, the officiant in fishnets and a corset dropping the ‘F’ bomb mid-ceremony. Rob, the groom in a Victorian era tux with a top hat and flight goggles. Sara, the bride in a Chrissy Wai-Ching dress with a rainbow train. The celtic handfasting ceremony where they literally tied the knot. At one point I found myself standing in the middle of what turned out to be a fairly trafficked street trying to capture some sidewalk bridal portraits. The Orcas Island Sheriff pulled up to politely ask me to please try not get run over. All of it made Sara & Rob’s wedding day one I will never forget.

Soundtrack: Temecula Sunrise by Dirty Projectors (iTunes)

Sara & Rob Williams. Orcas Island, WA.

Be sure to check Sara’s account of the day on the Offbeat Bride feature here.

Photographer: Jonas Seaman

Second Shooter: Mary Ellen Williamson

Bride’s Dress: designed by Chrissy Wai-Ching

Brides’ Chapeaux: Hats N Stuff

Groom’s Outfit: Vintage Costumers

Officiant: Bride & Groom’s lovely friend Priya Mahanti

Venue: Orcas Island Odd Fellows Hall

Cake: Sugar Baby Cakes