A wedding ceremony taking place outside a large, old Victorian house with the year 1886 inscribed above the entrance. The bride and groom stand facing each other with an officiant, surrounded by bridesmaids and groomsmen, as guests seated in front watch during daytime.

Michaela & Brian | Marshall House Wedding in Vancouver, WA

Marshall House is one of those wedding venues where the building itself does quite a bit of the decorating. Built in 1886, it has beautiful woodwork, stained glass, a wraparound porch, and rooms with so much more personality than your average getting-ready suite.

But I think the grounds are just as much of a reason to choose it. There's plenty of space beneath the mature trees, and having the ceremony and reception right outside the house makes the day flow so naturally.

Michaela and Brian got married at Marshall House in Vancouver, Washington, and made excellent use of just about every part of the property. Getting ready inside the historic house, a ceremony on the lawn, dinner and dancing outdoors, and even a little football with the wedding party.

From a photography perspective, the combination of interesting interiors, open lawns, and beautiful evening light gives us a lot to work with. And Michaela and Brian's wedding had a particularly lovely mix of elegant details and people having a really good time.

A bride in a white wedding dress with floral embroidery, holding her hands in a prayer position, outdoors on grass.
A bride and groom dancing in an outdoor wedding reception with guests watching and seated at tables in a park surrounded by large trees.
View of a body of water with a speedboat cruising, a bridge in the background, and curtains on the right side of the window.
A pair of white, open-toe high heels with rhinestone embellishments, placed on a gold textured surface with a sheer fabric and a golden cloth nearby.
A woman sitting on a bed with a big smile, wearing a short beige button-up shirt and a veil, in a room with wood-paneled walls and white bedding.
A bride in a white wedding dress having her dress buttoned at the back by a woman inside a room with large wooden window and mirror.
A young girl with sunglasses and a white embroidered dress sitting on a vintage chair, smiling and looking at an older woman with glasses, who is showing her something on a smartphone inside a room with sunlight streaming through a window.
A bride and her bridesmaids sharing a joyful moment indoors, with large windows and stained glass at the back, holding bouquets of flowers.
Bride in a white wedding dress with floral embroidery, standing outdoors on a grassy area.
A decorated dining area with a table full of food and snacks, surrounded by pink upholstered chairs, a large window with a view of trees, a fireplace with floral arrangements and candelabras, and a landscape painting of mountains and trees hanging ab
A framed landscape painting of a mountain hangs on a pink wall above a wooden dresser. On the dresser, there's a bouquet of flowers in three glass vases and a brown football.
Couple dancing outdoors on a porch surrounded by greenery, with a woman in a white wedding dress and a man in a black suit.
Close-up of a bride in a white wedding dress with floral embroidery, being embraced from behind by a person in a black suit, whose hand is on her waist. The person is wearing a silver watch.
Wedding reception table setting with invitation, matchbox, watch, rings, jewelry, and decorative items under sunlight.
A bride and groom standing together in front of a large ornate gold mirror in a decorated room, the bride wearing a white wedding dress with lace details and the groom in a tuxedo with a bow tie, both smiling at the camera.
Gold bracelet with heart-shaped charm engraved with "love, Brian".
Table with a cigar sign, two vases of flowers, a cigar box, and a metal bucket, set outdoors.
A group of five men dressed in dark suits and bow ties standing outdoors, smiling and enjoying each other's company, with trees and a grassy field in the background.
A group of five men in formal suits and bow ties lifting a man in a tuxedo with suspenders and a pocket square, outdoors on a grassy field with trees in the background, smiling and having fun.
Brunette woman in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet of flowers, standing indoors near a window with sunlight.
A man sitting outdoors, holding a young child on his lap, in a setting resembling an outdoor event or gathering, with other people seated in chairs around him.
Woman in a white wedding dress standing at the entrance of a house, smiling with a drink in her hand, decorated with flowers and greenery on the porch.
Woman in wedding dress sitting inside wedding car, man in tuxedo with bow tie in foreground touching the seat, outdoor parking lot visible through windows, black and white photo.
Wedding ceremony outdoors in front of a historic house with the year 1886 displayed at the top, bride and groom exchanging vows with officiant, surrounded by maid of honor, best man, and guests.
Group of people sitting outdoors on wooden chairs during a sunny day, attending an event in a park with trees and a pavilion in the background.
A wedding ceremony outside a large Victorian-style house with a group of guests seated and the bride and groom standing in front of an officiant.
A woman reading a handwritten journal near a microphone, with a blurred gathered crowd in the background.
A man in a black suit holding the hand of a woman, showing an engagement ring on her finger.
Bride and groom holding hands outdoors during sunset, with the bride wearing a white wedding gown and veil, and the groom in a black suit.
Group of people at a wedding outdoors, standing under a large tree, smiling, dressed in formal attire, with a bride and groom in the center.
A wedding party outdoors with guests celebrating and posing for a photo near a large tree. The bride and groom are at the center, surrounded by bridesmaids and groomsmen, with the bridesmaids holding bouquets and wearing pastel dresses, and the groom
Three men in tuxedos and sunglasses taking a selfie outdoors in front of a tree with autumn leaves.
A group of five men wearing tuxedos and bow ties in a park, ready for a football play, with trees and sunlight in the background.
A bride and groom holding hands walking away from a vintage car in a park with large green trees and sunlight filtering through the leaves.
Bride and groom sharing their first dance at an outdoor wedding reception during sunset, surrounded by seated guests in a lush garden setting.
A bride and groom sharing a dance at their outdoor wedding reception, with guests seated at tables in the background and large trees and a house behind them.
A bride and groom are dancing at an outdoor wedding reception on a wooden dance floor, surrounded by guests seated at tables in a lush park with tall trees and sunlight
A bride and groom lying on green grass, facing each other, at sunset or evening, enjoying a moment together.
Two women wearing dresses hugging each other at an outdoor wedding reception, with tables and other guests in the background.
Happy couple, bride and groom, smiling and holding hands at an outdoor wedding reception, surrounded by friends, with trees and string lights in the background.
Two young girls in dresses dancing barefoot on an outdoor wooden dance floor during a celebration in a backyard, with adults seated at tables and a man standing in the background.
People sitting at tables outdoors during sunset at a wedding reception, with one woman in a yellow dress speaking into a microphone.
A young man and an older woman dancing and smiling at an outdoor event or party during sunset, with seated guests and trees in the background.
A bride and groom holding hands and dancing on a grassy field during sunset, with trees and a white gazebo in the background.
A bride and groom kiss during sunset on a gazebo porch.
Bride and groom holding hands and walking on a grassy field during sunset, with trees, a white gazebo, and an American flag in the background.
A bride and groom dancing in a park during sunset, with the bride wearing a white wedding dress and the groom in black pants and a white shirt.
People dancing and celebrating at an outdoor event during the evening. A woman in a beige dress, a girl with glasses resembling daisies in a suit, and a woman in a green dress are visible.
Two women dressed in black, one smiling and the other drinking a beverage, standing in a park during early evening with trees and street lamps in the background.
Women dancing at night, one wearing a satin white dress holding a glass, others in colorful dresses, illuminated by string lights in the background.
A wedding or event table centerpiece with a bouquet of pink and white flowers in a glass vase, surrounded by green leafy garland and small candles. There is a menu card listing appetizer, salad, main course, and dessert options, and a plate with slic
A young girl in a fancy dress sitting on a dance floor, putting on her shoes at a social event, with adults and children mingling in the background.
A man and woman dancing at a party or wedding reception, with other guests in the background.

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