Whitney and Marley met in the summer of 2009 working on a political campaign for Referendum 71 here in Washington State. Referendum 71 (R-71) was a statewide vote in which the people of Washington State confirmed Senate Bill 5688, a law extending the rights and obligations of domestic partnership to same-sex partners. Even though neither of them are particularly politically inclined, and this was the only campaign either of them was (and still) has ever been a part of, it was an excellent way to meet each other! They knew right from the start that they were both at least passionate about one common thing! After only a handful of dates, they realized that they had a lot more than that in common.
How long we’ve been together: 1 year, 2 months, and 13 awesome days
For their first anniversary as a couple, Marley and Whitney took a one night vacation to Victoria, British Columbia. It was on this trip that Whitney proposed. After an amazing day of riding mopeds around town and a lovely dinner, they returned to their hotel room where Whitney became incredibly nervous. It was then that Marley knew what was going to happen. Whitney pulled out a beautiful ring and asked Marley to spend the rest of her life with her. Marley was so ecstatic that she couldn’t say yes enough times! It was the perfect proposal- simple, sweet, and private.
Wedding date/location: Tentatively Sept 8, 2012- location TBD- but definitely in Western Washington
All images by Will Blaschko Photography
Super cute! Congrats!
I am so happy to see Marley so happy. Whitney is wonderful, and they are amazing together.
Love you both!
Thats my sister! Im so happy for you guys! Love you
The bookstore shots are my favorite – congrats!!
You are beautiful! Best Wishes for a wonderful life.
Linda (Heather’s mom-in-law)
These are SO great! What beautiful shots of a beautiful couple :) Love the bookstore ones too.
SO, SO amazing :-)
much love!
You girls are perfect together!!!