Anna Rose Merrill, daughter of Diana Shirley and Richard Merrill of Whidbey Island and Robert Birch, son of Vickey and Brett Birch of Gig Harbor, were married on the grounds of Freeland Hall on May 14, 2011 under an arch of lilacs.
The sun made its appearance in the middle of the ceremony, adding to the celebration by friends and family from near and far, including Arizona, Florida, California, Michigan and Africa.
The couple honeymooned in Mexico before returning to their home in Puyallup.