Claire Parker never imagined that a back injury would lead her to the love of her life. Introduced to motocross by a former boyfriend, she found herself sidelined and snapping photos at an event while healing. That's where she met Carson Brown, a well-known racer who had been on a bike since childhood. Their connection was instant, and soon, they were traveling the world together for riding and racing. Their engagement was just as adventurous, with Carson proposing at a special spot in eastern Washington where they had first connected.
For their wedding, Claire and Carson wanted something as unique as their love story. "We wanted a rustic feel, with the dirt bikes obviously, and romantic. We went with deep burgundy, red, white and gold as our colors," Claire said. "We wanted it to be unique (as all couples do), but we weren't afraid to do things the way we wanted, especially bringing our passion motocross into the wedding."
Guests arrived at The Kelley Farm in Bonney Lake, Washington, greeted by a picturesque rustic landscape. The ceremony began with a delightful surprise: the final groomsman doubling as a flower boy, tossing petals while riding a bike down the aisle. The altar, adorned with dirt bikes facing each other and a backdrop of wild greenery, set the perfect scene for their vows.
Post-ceremony, guests enjoyed a cocktail hour filled with outdoor lawn games and hidden framed photos of Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn from "Wedding Crashers," adding a touch of humor to the day. The reception continued the fun with a unique guestbook—a spray-painted riding helmet—and a wedding cake featuring miniature bikes as toppers.
Claire's advice to future brides? "Absolutely do not procrastinate on planning. We started about nine months in advance, laid everything out on a Google spreadsheet that my mother made, and accomplished a task a week, if not a task a day. It made the last few days and the day-of go so smoothly. I would also strongly recommend a day of coordinator (Kari and the Jubilee team were WONDERFUL!)" As the sun set, Claire and Carson rode off together on Carson's bike, leaving a trail of joy and memories that would last a lifetime.
