Froggsong Gardens Wedding in Vashon Island, WA

The core values of my business are rooted in kindness, authenticity, and celebrating people for who they are. I believe everyone deserves to be treated with respect, fairness, and love—regardless of who they are or where they come from. At the heart of my work is the idea that everyone deserves to be seen and captured beautifully. The core values of my business are rooted in kindness, authenticity, and celebrating people for who they are. I believe everyone deserves to be treated with respect, fairness, and love—regardless of who they are or where they come from. At the heart of my work is the idea that everyone deserves to be seen and captured beautifully. The core values of my business are rooted in kindness, authenticity, and celebrating people for who they are. I believe everyone deserves to be treated with respect, fairness, and love—regardless of who they are or where they come from. At the heart of my work is the idea that everyone deserves to be seen and captured beautifully. The core values of my business are rooted in kindness, authenticity, and celebrating people for who they are. I believe everyone deserves to be treated with respect, fairness, and love—regardless of who they are or where they come from. At the heart of my work is the idea that everyone deserves to be seen and captured beautifully. The core values of my business are rooted in kindness, authenticity, and celebrating people for who they are. I believe everyone deserves to be treated with respect, fairness, and love—regardless of who they are or where they come from. At the heart of my work is the idea that everyone deserves to be seen and captured beautifully. The core values of my business are rooted in kindness, authenticity, and celebrating people for who they are. I believe everyone deserves to be treated with respect, fairness, and love—regardless of who they are or where they come from. At the heart of my work is the idea that everyone deserves to be seen and captured beautifully. 

A Froggsong Gardens wedding feels especially meaningful when you think about how much a garden and a marriage have in common. Both ask you to keep showing up, even when nothing is blooming. Both reward patience over perfection and can become something extraordinary when they’re cared for with consistent love.

Alex and Cole chose Froggsong, one of my favorite garden wedding venues in Washington State, as the place to begin their marriage. The sun was shining, the birds were chirping, and their Vashon Island wedding felt dreamy and full of love!

Photographing this day also felt incredibly full circle for me. Froggsong was one of the first venues I ever second shot at back in 2018, when I was still finding my footing as a wedding photographer. Returning almost eight years later to document Alex and Cole’s day felt so special. A lot has grown since then, both in these gardens and in my own life and career.

Exterior photo of Froggsong Gardens in Vashon Island, Washington.
Bride and groom kissing at Froggsong Gardens wedding venue in Vashon, Island WA.
Wide shot of a Froggsong Gardens wedding reception setup under the Covered Pavilion.

The Details & Getting Ready

Alex and Cole started their Froggsong Gardens wedding with two of their favorite people by each of their sides. It made the morning feel so intimate and perfect for a garden wedding. Alex wore a strapless gown with the sweetest bow heels and paired it with a white calla lily and orchid bouquet, while Cole chose a navy suit with a light blue tie.

Their wedding party wore shades of blue and green alongside classic black suits. It all looked so good against the gardens. Alex shared champagne with her bridesmaids, while Cole greeted his groomsmen who arrived in a black Audi wagon before taking photos around the garden. It was such a relaxed start to their Vashon Island wedding!

Alex and Cole shared their first look under one of Froggsong’s leafy garden archways. It truly doesn’t get much more romantic or peaceful than this. Froggsong Gardens is a private 17-acre estate on Vashon Island, so there was no shortage of beautiful places to wander together afterward!

Bride’s strapless wedding dress hanging beneath flowering trees at Froggsong Gardens.
White bow wedding heels arranged among fallen pink flower petals.
Bridesmaid helping the bride into her strapless wedding dress.
Bride sharing champagne with her bridesmaids beneath pink flowers.
Candid moment between the bride and bridesmaids during wedding preparations.
Bride and bridesmaids clinking champagne glasses before the ceremony.
Groom and groomsmen beside a black Audi wagon outside Froggsong Gardens.
Groom in a navy suit standing beneath a leafy garden arch.
Groom and groomsmen posing in front of the garden entrance gates.
Groom and groomsman holding personalized leather flasks.
Groom waiting beneath a leafy archway for a first look at Froggsong Gardens.
Bride walking through a flower-lined garden path before the first look.
Groom smiling at the bride during their garden first look.
Bride and groom kissing beneath a leafy garden archway.
Bride and groom holding hands beneath the greenery at Froggsong Gardens.
Bride and groom holding hands beneath the greenery at Froggsong Gardens.
Bride and groom walking together outside at Froggsong Gardens in Vashon Island, WA.
Bride and groom smiling at one another during their potraits.
Black-and-white portrait of a bride and groom standing together beneath the trees.
Groom carrying the bride during candid wedding portraits in the gardens.
Groom carrying the bride during candid wedding portraits in the gardens.
Bride and groom walking across the lawn at Froggsong Gardens.
Black-and-white close-up of a bride and groom laughing together.
Black and white photo of the groom dipping the bride for a kiss during their Froggsong Gardens wedding portraits.
Black and white detail shot of the bride and grooms vows.
Bride and groom posing together on a shaded garden deck.
Close-up of a bride holding a white calla lily and orchid bouquet at Froggsong Gardens.
Bride in a strapless wedding dress holding a white floral bouquet in the gardens.
Candid photo of a bride and bridesmaids laughing during portraits.
Black and white candid photo of bridesmaids holding the brides train as she walks in front of them.

A Dreamy Froggsong Gardens Wedding Ceremony

Alex and Cole kept their ceremony decor simple because, truly, Froggsong’s gardens already bring so much beauty on their own. They had white petals lining the grassy aisle, while the wild greenery and flowers created the dreamiest backdrop.

Even after sharing a first look, Cole couldn’t help but get emotional as Alex walked toward him with her parents. Their Froggsong Gardens wedding ceremony was so beautiful, ending with a kiss and a bubble walk back down the aisle. It was such a sweet moment in their Vashon Island wedding day.

Wide view shot of an outdoor wedding ceremony set up at Froggsong Gardens in Vashon Island, WA.
Groom wiping away tears before an outdoor ceremony at Froggsong Gardens.
Bride walking down a petal-lined aisle with her parents at Froggsong Gardens.
Wide side view of an outdoor Froggsong Gardens wedding ceremony on Vashon Island.
Bride and groom holding hands during their garden wedding ceremony.
Far away wide shot of a Froggsong Gardens wedding ceremony in Vashon Island, WA.
Black-and-white photo of an emotional groom during the wedding ceremony.
Groom placing a wedding ring on the bride’s hand during the ceremony.
Bride and groom sharing their first kiss beneath a willow tree.
Newlyweds walking down the aisle as guests blow bubbles around them.
Groom dipping and kissing the bride during their bubble-filled ceremony exit.
Bride and groom walking through the gardens together after their ceremony.

Newlywed Froggsong Gardens Wedding Portraits

Right after the ceremony, we slipped away for a few more portraits around the property. Their just-married excitement was the cutest. From flower-covered archways and tucked-away greenery to open lawns and shaded corners, Froggsong Gardens is full of dreamy backdrops for wedding photos.

Steve, the owner of Froggsong Gardens, has spent more than 50 years tending to this beautiful Vashon Island property. And you can feel it all throughout. They showed off their new rings, wandered hand in hand, and soaked in a little quiet time together before rejoining their guests.

Groom lifting and kissing the bride on the lawn at Froggsong Gardens.
Bride and groom posing beneath a flower-covered garden arch after their ceremony.
Bride and groom walking through the gardens together.
Bride and groom holding hands on an open lawn after their Froggsong Gardens wedding.
Newlyweds smiling and showing their wedding rings during garden portraits.
Bride and groom seated together near blooming red roses at Froggsong Gardens.
Bride laughing during her portraits in the gardens.
Bride and groom kissing in front of a flower bush at Froggsong Gardens.
Groom posing in the gardens.
Groom holding the bride from behind during their golden hour portraits at Froggsong Gardens.
Bride holding a white calla lily and orchid bouquet against a blue sky.
Bride and groom holding hands on an open lawn after their Froggsong Gardens wedding.
Groom kissing the bride’s hands during newlywed portraits in the gardens.
Bride and groom kissing during their Froggsong Gardens wedding photos.
Bride and groom posing in the gardens during golden hour.
Close up shot of a bride and groom holding one another.
Black-and-white portrait of a groom gently holding the bride’s face.
Black-and-white portrait of the groom kissing the bride’s forehead.
Bride looking up at the groom during sunlit wedding portraits on Vashon Island.
Brides calla lilly bouquet resting on a surface.
Bride smiling at the camera as the groom kisses her forehead during their golden hour portraits.
Groom dip kissing the bride during their golden hour Froggsong Gardens wedding portraits.

A Froggsong Gardens Wedding Reception Under The Covered Pavilion

Alex and Cole’s reception took place beneath Froggsong’s covered pavilion, which is such a great option when you know PNW weather can have a mind of its own. Thankfully, their Froggsong Gardens wedding had the most beautiful weather.

The tables were decorated with colorful garden florals, soft blue details, and the sweetest little origami crane place cards. After heartfelt speeches and cake cutting, we slipped away for golden hour portraits along with their wedding party. The way the light filters through the gardens is unreal at golden hour!

We came back for first dances beneath the twinkle lights, and from there, the party completely took off. Everyone stayed on the dance floor, and it was truly the perfect ending to their Vashon Island wedding.

Colorful origami crane place cards displayed for wedding guests.
Brides table seating name setting.
Grooms table seating name setting.
Colorful floral centerpieces and blue napkins decorating a covered pavilion wedding reception at Froggsong Gardens.
Bride and groom making their reception entrance beneath string lights at Froggsong Gardens.
Bride and groom smiling together at their reception table.
Emotional groom covering his face during a heartfelt wedding reception speech.
Guests giving a speech during a Froggsong Gardens wedding reception.
Black and white photo of a guts getting emotional as he gives a speech.
Black and white photo of the groom hugging a bridesmaid.
a Just Married wedding cake with donuts on the side.
Bride and groom smiling with their wedding cake.
Bride and groom feeding each other cake.
Groom smiling with a donut in hand.
Bride and groom smiling after their cake cutting.
Bride and groom kissing during golden hour for their Froggsong Gardens wedding portraits.
Bride and groom kissing during golden hour for their Froggsong Gardens wedding portraits.
Bride and groom smiling during golden hour wedding party portraits as their wedding party moves around them.
Bride, groom, and wedding party sharing a group hug during golden hour portraits.
Black-and-white photo of newlyweds walking hand in hand through Froggsong Gardens at sunset.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom walking down a pathway with their wedding party at Froggsong Gardens.
Bride and groom sharing their first dance beneath twinkle lights at the reception.
Close up black and white photo of the groom holding the brides back as they share a first dance.
Bride and groom kissing during their first dance at Froggsong Gardens.
Bride dancing with her father and groom dancing with his mother.
Guests joining in for the first dance.
Bride dancing with her father while the groom dances with his mother.
Large group shot of wedding guests posing for a photo at Froggsong Gardens in Vashon Island, WA.
Large group shot of wedding guests posing for a photo at Froggsong Gardens in Vashon Island, WA.
Bride dancing with a drink in hand during her Froggsong Gardens wedding reception.
Couple dancing during a wedding reception.
Guests dancing under twinkle lights.
Bride and groom dancing together during their Froggsong Gardens wedding reception.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom signing their marriage certificate.
Groom laughing while being lifted onto a guest’s shoulders on the dance floor.
Bride dancing during her Froggsong Gardens wedding reception.
Bride dancing as everyone has their hands in the air.
Bride crowd surfing above wedding guests during the reception.
Guests dancing during a Froggsong Gardens wedding reception.
Bride and groom smiling for a flash photo during the reception.
Bride and groom dancing under twinkle lights during their Froggsong Gardens wedding reception.
Wedding ring and band laying on vow papers for a detail shot.

Planning a Vashon Island or Froggsong Gardens Wedding?

Froggsong Gardens is such a gorgeous Vashon Island wedding venue for couples who want their day to feel intimate and completely surrounded by nature. With 17 acres of gardens, an outdoor ceremony space, and a covered pavilion for the reception, you can enjoy the beauty of a garden wedding while still having a backup for unpredictable PNW weather. It’s perfect for couples who care more about being present with their favorite people than filling the day with over-the-top details.

And if you’re planning a Froggsong Gardens wedding and looking for a true-to-color Vashon Island wedding photographer to capture all the candid and emotional moments along the way, I’d love to hear from you! You can learn more about me, reach out through my contact page, or spend a little more time checking out real weddings and planning resources on the blog.

Bride and groom holding hands and walking through Froggsong Gardens in Vashon Island, WA.

Lauren New Photography | Vashon Island Wedding Photographer

Vendors:

Photography: Lauren New Photography
Venue: Froggsong Gardens
Florist: The Old Soul Flower Company
Catering: Honey and Harmony Catering
DJ: Digital Hitz
Dress: I Do Bridal
Makeup: Bridal Beauty Agency

I was the yearbook kid. The one who always had a camera, always wanted to document the people around me. When my friends couldn't afford senior photos, I picked up a camera and decided that if nobody else was going to make sure they had beautiful photographs of themselves, I would.

That was the beginning, and I've never really stopped from there.

In 2018 I shot my first wedding and completely fell in love with the industry. All these years later, I'm still here -- still loving it, still showing up with fresh eyes.
xNow I have my own studio inside the historic Tacoma City Hall building, a toddler who keeps me honest, and a deep appreciation for the fact that nothing stays the same for long. All of these things shape the way I take photographs.

Photography that starts with people.

About Lauren

The core values of my business are rooted in kindness, authenticity, and celebrating people for who they are. I believe everyone deserves to be treated with respect, fairness, and love—regardless of who they are or where they come from. At the heart of my work is the idea that everyone deserves to be seen and captured beautifully. The core values of my business are rooted in kindness, authenticity, and celebrating people for who they are. I believe everyone deserves to be treated with respect, fairness, and love—regardless of who they are or where they come from. At the heart of my work is the idea that everyone deserves to be seen and captured beautifully. 

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