Ceremony and Reception

Our Wedding

We were both born in 1981, in two small towns in western Washington State (Carbonado and Buckley). 

We met in Spanish class in high school (Gunner was pretty cool in high school; Beth...not so much). 

We both grew up--mostly. Gunner became a teacher and a coach. Beth became an attorney and a land rights advocate.

And then in 2019...Gunner sent Beth a message on Facebook, to see if she would come speak to his students at Enumclaw High School. And they just kept talking. 

Our Story

We lucked out with these crews (family and friends)

We love to be out in the wide world together.

And we're happy to be homebodies, at least sometimes. 

Photos

Wedding Party

Staying for the weekend? 

Many of you are dear family and friends from out of town. We know Carbonado is a little out of the way, whether you might be coming from Oklahoma or Kenya! If you need a place to stay in the area, first we'd like to offer our yard! If you are the camping type, please let us know if you'd like to reserve a spot on our grass. We would be most happy to host you (and will certainly offer our facilities for your use). We've also listed a few hotels that are a 10-30 minute drive from where we'll be getting married. We encourage you to look further online for hotels and AirBnBs close to Carbonado that suit your taste and budget. We also encourage out of town guests to take advantage of what the Seattle area has to offer. The city itself is a wonderful place, and Seattle is a little over an hour's drive to the venue if you'd prefer to stay in the city and sight-see around the wedding. This area of the Pacific Northwest is also a unique treasure for anyone who likes hiking or just wants to enjoy the scenery. Under the "Things to Do" tab on our website, we've added a few websites on local hikes, places to go, and sights to see (we encourage you to take a ferry ride!). We hope our wedding gives you a good excuse to come have some extra fun.

Detailed Directions

From Seattle, go south on I-5. Take I-405 North to Washington Highway 167; head south toward Kent/Auburn. Follow 167 for about 20 miles, until you see signs for State Route Highway 410 to Sumner/Buckley. Exit and follow 410 for 7 miles. Turn right at the light onto Mundy Loss Road. Turn left at the t-intersection at the end of Mundy Loss (toward the bridge) onto Washington Highway 165. Follow 165 through Burnett and Wilkeson. The highway will curve to the right as you drive through Wilkeson. Follow the highway up the hill until you come to a stop sign. You'll see a sign telling you the Fairfax Bridge is out - go straight through the stop sign. You'll find parking for the wedding about a half mile past the stop sign.

Accommodations close to Carbonado

Business Amenities The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 17 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily. Attractions Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Buckley Library - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi Five2Five Wedding & Event Venue - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi Boise Creek Park - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi Rainier Trails Park - 4.6 km / 2.9 mi Pinnacle Peak Park - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi Flensted Park - 5 km / 3.1 mi Veterans Triangle - 5 km / 3.1 mi Scott Park - 5 km / 3.1 mi Veterans Memorial Park - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi Middle Boise Creek Natural Area - 5.7 km / 3.5 mi Town Center Park - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi Good Will Park - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi New York Banquet House - 5.9 km / 3.6 mi Elk Meadows Park - 5.9 km / 3.7 mi Green River College Enumclaw Campus - 6 km / 3.7 mi The nearest airports are: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 53.9 km / 33.5 mi Seattle, WA (BFI-Boeing Field) - 63.2 km / 39.3 mi Location Located in Buckley, Buckley Inn is within a 15-minute walk of Buckley Library and Five2Five Wedding & Event Venue. This motel is 18.5 mi (29.7 km) from Mount Rainier National Park and 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Muckleshoot Casino. Headline Near Buckley Library

Buckley Inn

Offering an on-site restaurant and bar, the GuestHouse Inn Enumclaw hotel is 16 miles from Mount Rainer National Park. A gym is located on site. All rooms include free Wi-Fi and a continental breakfast. Boasting mountain views, each room at GuestHouse Inn Enumclaw includes cable TV. Rooms feature a fridge and microwave. Guests can enjoy Mexican-American cuisine at GuestHouse Inn Enumclaw’s family-friendly restaurant. Lunch and dinner are offered. The lounge features an extensive cocktail menu. A 24-hour reception and a business center equipped with fax and photocopying services are available. Laundry facilities is located on site. Hiking at Mud Mountain Dam is 15 minutes’ drive from this hotel, and the Live Nation Amphitheater is just 7 miles away. Crystal Mountain is 40 miles away.

GuestHouse Enumclaw

Nestled in one of Western Washington's lush valleys, this Puyallup hotel features a year round indoor pool and hot tub. It offers a bar and bistro and serves a daily continental breakfast. Joint Base Lewis-McChord is 15 minutes’ drive away. Free Wi-Fi, a 42-inch cable TV with HBO film channels, an iPod docking station, a microwave and a refrigerator are provided in all rooms at Best Western Plus Puyallup Hotel. The comfortable guest rooms also include a desk, a seating area and a coffee maker. Located at Best Western Plus Puyallup Hotel, Fireside Bar &amp; Bistro offers a selection of wines, microbrews and cocktails and offers appetizers and light entrees. Guests can enjoy a drink while lounging by a large fireplace. Guests of Best Western Plus Puyallup Hotel have access to the hotel fitness center. A business center with fax and photocopying services is available. South Hill Mall is 5 minutes’ drive from this hotel. Northwest Trek Wildlife Park is 30 minutes’ away. Mount Rainier National Park is 64 miles southeast of this hotel.

Best Western Plus Puyallup Hotel

Travel

Things to Do

Registry

Beth & Gunner

Beth & Gunner

Photos

We lucked out with these crews (family and friends)

We love to be out in the wide world together.

And we're happy to be homebodies, at least sometimes.