Susanna and Steven’s wedding in Colville, Washington was a particular treat to photograph as the groom is my cousin. I do not get to see my family that often so spending a week with them was so special. My adorable cousin Tracy also came up from California. She and I are voracious in our lettuce consumption as well as hiking buddies. In between visiting my beloved grand parents, we hiked 4-8 miles around lakes, water falls, and mountains. The smell of fresh pine along the trail was heavenly!

Being the Washington landscape is SO vastly different than Indiana, I had SO MUCH fun photographing these two by waterfalls, in evergreens, and atop mountains. Thankfully we didn’t run into any angry bears. I am already planning my next visit and hoping they’ll come with as so I can photograph them again in this stunning landscape.

Bride and Groom Q+A:

How did you two meet? The couple met while they worked at EMT’s in 2012.

What inspired your wedding style? We wanted a wedding that combined a classy feel with vintage/rustic look. We had almost a full year to plan the wedding. I started with my colors, chose dress styles for me and my bridesmaids, then brainstormed on decor. I did a lot of DIY for my decorations.

Anecdotes about your gown? I LOVE lace. The A-line, sweetheart neckline, and V back was just perfect for the feel I was looking for. I also wanted a little bit of a train, which this dress also had. It was pretty light and easy to move around in!

Favorite Moments? One of my favorite moments was listening to the toasts. I am not a cryer, but I definitely bawled my eyes out listening to my dear friends and family’s memories and well wishes.