Nestled deep in the woods of Washington, Carmen and Jesse’s travel-inspired wedding was a charming affair that marked this couple’s first steps in their biggest adventure yet. The private location had it all: a view of the mountains, forests for days, and a breath-taking waterfall that offered an endless supply of stunning photo ops. But it was the intimate feel they could create for their guests that made Carmen and Jesse fall in love with this location. They chose a soft color palette of peach, white, and gray to blend effortlessly with the natural surroundings. To tie in the travel theme, they used small globes for centerpieces, recovered chairs with a vintage map fabric, and created custom golden compasses for favors. Everything about this wedding was cozy and sweet, and Anni Graham Photography captured those feelings in such a beautiful way. The Couple:
Carmen and Jesse
The Wedding:
Private Residence, North Bend, Washington

When we started planning our wedding we thought about a location where no one has been before. Not wanting a wedding venue that felt rushed and overly used, we decided on family property that was intimate and meaningful, where we could show our closest family and friends who we are as a couple.

When I saw Carmen walking down the aisle, there was nothing else going on in the world beside us coming together. Her face was lit up and the guests went silent in awe.

Although the overall ceremony was very Christian tradit...