Nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, where the evergreens stretch towards the sky and the air is thick with the scent of pine and damp earth, Jackie + James embarked on a new chapter of their lives together. Their campground wedding on August 17th at Ashford Lodge was nothing short of magical—a true…
It’s pretty common that people assume you live in Seattle when you say you’re from Washington State. But here in Washington we have so many gorgeous areas that have nothing to do with the Emerald City. These six Washington State Destinations happen to be some of our favorites. The San Juan Islands In all honesty,…
About last weekend… If you’ve hung around here for any length of time, you know we’re always encouraging couples to do their own thing and break the “rules” of wedding planning. After all, it’s YOUR wedding, not everyone else’s! Lauren + James took this encouragement to heart (although I’m 99% sure they had the idea…
To say I was excited for this wedding would be an understatement for a few reasons. First, I’d toured Craven farm in Mid-2021 as a part of our Della Terra Vendor Feature and we were asked in 2023 to be the featured photographer at the Snohomish Wedding Tour. Second, at that tour we were introduced…
t outside of Mount Rainier National Park’s Longmire entrance is the tiny town of Ashford. By tiny, we mean there’s one gas station, a few adorable shops and maybe 3 places to buy food with one of those being muffin tops at the coffee stand. But this tiny town is one of our favorite places…
One of the many overlooked items on most wedding planning sheets seems to be the food during cocktail hour. It’s an absolute must to provide some sort of sustenance while your guests wait for the party to start; especially if you’re serving alcohol between your ceremony and reception. No one needs or wants Uncle Steve…
There are some weddings that just turn out so much better than you could have imagined; yet, you get stuck in a holding pattern for whatever reason and it takes much too long to share. But when your brain swirls around Valerie + Brandon’s incredible country, horse loving, Barn at Wilson Farm wedding, it can…
The last few years have thrown everyone some unexpected curveballs in the wedding industry, and as vendors, we’ve found ourselves faced with couple’s whose dream weddings feel like they’re being forced out of reality. It’s been a real test in both the strength of our businesses and the compassion of our characters, but I can…
Jackson Manor A Premier Wedding Venue in Arlington, WA As a long time wedding photographer, it’s been my pleasure to meet some of the finest vendors in Washington over the years. One of my favorite hidden gems is nestled in the heart of Arlington, Washington: Jackson Manor Events. Their French country-inspired elegance is set against…
Animals hold a special place in my heart, and I’ve always welcomed pets to join their owners during our sessions. Whether it’s capturing candid moments with children or pets, I’m more than happy to get down on the ground, no matter where or when. I’m known for embracing unique opportunities, whether it’s snapping a picture…
Some weddings steal a portion of my heart that makes it hard for me to write about them. This is one of those weddings, and I’m so incredibly excited to finally feature their micro wedding. M+J officially tied the knot at their Avidity Wines Micro Wedding in 2022, and then we partied it up in…
This year is all about family for us! We’re thrilled to collaborate with many of our cherished “vendor-family” members. Today, I’m delighted to introduce you to some of our own blood relatives. Cody is Jake’s relative by marriage, and we’re overjoyed to welcome Amber into our extended family! These two love being at home and…