Lydia and Kyle's Dreamy Seattle Aquarium Wedding

A wedding day that’s all about the experience — this is a phrase that’s tossed around a lot, and if you’re planning your own wedding, you may have heard it. In the age of less tradition and more personalization at weddings (which I adore!), seeing my couples cater experiences that feel true to them is one of my greatest joys as a Seattle wedding photographer. For Lydia and Kyle, it was a thoughtful, family-centered wedding at the Seattle Aquarium.

When You’re Looking for a Unique Experience…

Lydia and Kyle chose to hold their wedding at the Seattle Aquarium because of the experience they’d be able to have and provide to all their wedding guests! Since this space is in downtown Seattle, we were able to take wedding party and family photos at Harbor Steps, which is a place that Lydia and Kyle frequent a lot! Adding in that personal touch makes everything so special.

Lydia’s family traveled to Seattle all the way from the east coast, while Kyle’s came up from California to celebrate with them. Keeping the focus on the people rather than the details was an important part of wedding planning for Lydia and Kyle, so the aquarium wound up being the absolute perfect place.

Located at Pier 59 on Elliot Bay, the Seattle Aquarium can host weddings for up to 800 people. You can hold your ceremony out on the pier with views. Then, step inside for your reception surrounded by the water and creatures of the aquarium. Of all unique wedding ideas, an aquarium venue is definitely one of the coolest!

Vendors for a Seattle Aquarium Wedding

In addition to Lydia and Kyle’s two cute corgis, Fin and Talley, this couple had a group of great wedding professionals. Check out the team!

Getting Ready Venue: Edgewater Hotel

Ceremony + Reception Venue: Seattle Aquarium

Planner + Coordinator: Emerald Engagements

Photographer: TMinspired (that’s me!)

Florist: Fern Hollow Florals

HMUA: OffWhite Makeup & Beauty

Officiant: Annemarie Juhlian (one of the most thoughtful and enthusiastic officiants I’ve worked with!)

DJ: Leu Jam

Desserts: The Sweet Side Seattle

black and white. groom gets ready for seattle aquarium wedding.

groom gets ready for seattle aquarium wedding.

wedding rings resting in a pokemon pokeball container

blue, purple, and white wedding floral arrangement

bride's mom bustles her dress before seattle aquarium wedding

bride and her mom hug and smile at the camera.

bride sits on a red chair before seattle aquarium wedding to pose for portraits.

bride approaches groom for first look before seattle aquarium wedding ceremony.

bride and groom see each other for the first time

groom puts his hands on his knees in reaction to seeing his bride

black and white. couple smiles at one another during first look before their seattle aquarium wedding.

bride shows off her dress by twirling. black and white.

groom gets choked up after seeing his bride.

couple poses for a portrait after their first look.

bride poses under a trellis for a few portraits.

bride poses under a trellis for a few portraits. black and white

Couple poses for portrait under a trellis.

bride rests her head on groom's shoulder.

couple kisses as their wedding party looks on.

bride poses goofily with her bridesmaids.

bride and bridesmaids smile at the camera.

bridesmaids lean in to kiss bride on the cheek.

couple and wedding party walk toward the camera in downtown seattle.

couple and wedding party walk toward the camera in downtown seattle. low angle

couple walks across steps in downtown seattle.

couple shares a kiss in downtown seattle

couple walks toward camera with their wedding party in a blue alley that matches their wedding colors.

couple kisses at the seattle aquarium before their wedding ceremony.

couple shares a private moment at the seattle aquarium, black and white

couple embraces under a sea installation at the seattle aquarium

close up of purple, blue, and white wedding florals.

wedding guestbook features a turtle shadow box and heart cards for guests to sign.

guest signs a heart card for the guest book.

close up of turtle shadow box guest book.

seattle aquarium wedding ceremony at elliott bay

couple kisses after wedding ceremony at the seattle aquarium.

couple walks back up the aisle after their seattle aquarium wedding ceremony on the pier.

couple clinks engraved champagne glasses that feature a pokeball and the phrase "i choose you"

couple kisses, holding champagne glasses.

Couple embraces in a dome of the seattle aquarium, surrounded by fish.

Couple shares a kiss out on the pier at sunset.

groom twirls bride in front of the ferris wheel.

view of seattle aquarium wedding reception

dessert table at seattle aquarium wedding reception

welcome sign at seattle aquarium wedding reception

otters break the surface at the seattle aquarium

couple's first dance at their seattle aquarium wedding reception.

guests celebrate, dance, and talk at the reception.

couple shares one more kiss at their reception.

Lydia and Kyle’s Seattle Aquarium wedding is the perfect example of making your wedding your own, and turning it into a thoughtful, special experience you’ll always remember with a smile on your face! To have me document your unique wedding experience, reach out to me here.