Spring Wedding in the PNW

Jed & Christa

We had a wonderful time with Jed and Christa when we spent an afternoon back in January of 2021, shooting their engagement session. What a fun couple! They are not only the best of friends, but boy can they dance! We had the pleasure of capturing a few sweet dance moves at their reception, along with some shots of their playfulness and fun with each other, their friends, and their family. Their May wedding was  not only lovely, but characteristic of the two of them as a couple, down to earth, beautiful, and a lot of fun. We were impressed with Christa’s dress. It was not only gorgeous, but it was also unique to her personality and love for all things horses and country. She had it custom designed with camouflage fabric for lacing up the bodice. She rocked that dress with grace and beauty along with her favorite cowboy boots to complete the look. Jed’s tux also reflected his personality, and the style he chose was just perfect for him. Together they make a striking couple, and their dedication to one another, as well as the honor they give to each other, were evident throughout their engagement and on their wedding day. What a fun and beautiful day. The weather couldn’t have been more perfect. The wedding coordinator, the couples’ family, and the wedding party were supportive, easy to work with, kind, and the laughter that peppered the day, made our job extra enjoyable.

Details

The venue Jed and Christa chose for their wedding, was a little church nestled in the beautiful countryside of the Skagit Valley in NW Washington, and the reception was held at the Cross Country Cowboy Church barn, also located in the beautiful Skagit Valley. Between these two lovely PNW locations, the couple selected the perfect backdrops to reflect their lifestyle and love for the country life. A rustic, wooden arch, decorated with flowers and lace, graced the center stage of the church, with a western theme of lovely, lit, lanterns, flowers, wood, and brushed aluminum accents as details for both the church and the reception barn. Wooden ladders hosted snapshots of the couple, along with mason jar candles, and flowers at the top of each ladder. A second rustic, wooden, arch, decorated with fabric and flowers, stood behind the cake table. 

First Look

Jed and Christa chose to have some time alone enjoying each other  before the ceremony and to savor that first look outside where they were afforded  a little privacy and some time to unwind together. They wrote each other notes before the ceremony, and we were able to capture the bride writing her note and the groom reading it, just before the first look. We did a portrait session with the groom outside while he waited to catch the first glimpse of his bride, and when she finally made it down the outside isle, we’re pretty sure Jed will agree with us when we say it was worth the wait.

Ceremony Venue

Skagit Valley Baptist Church

Mount Vernon, WA.

Reception Venue

Cross Country Cowboy Church

Bow, WA.

Officiant

Dave Ferris