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White Wedding Editorial | Michaela & Adrienne

White Wedding Editorial with Michaela and Adrienne

Over the past couple of years, COVID has had us all rethinking what weddings could look like. New words like "minimony" and "micro wedding" entered our vocabulary, and never left. We've also had to reckon with how white and heteronormative the wedding industry can feel. As a result, we decided to create a Seattle micro wedding that gave the classic "white wedding" a fresh, modern update. We loved being able to celebrate a queer love story, while also getting inspired by Seattle itself! Naturally, we used the best of September's local flowers to show that a white wedding can still be adventurous and stunning. We love how this micro wedding evokes the modern city vibes of Seattle in the fall. Of course, in true Seattle style, it even rained all day for us!

A bride holding a white bouquet in front of a floral installation

A white wedding table setting with taper and votive candles

A white flower hairpiece for bride's hair flowers

Lush White Sweetheart Table

First, for the sweetheart table design, we wanted to bring a little drama. We were so excited to pair neutral stoneware ceramics from our partners at CORT Party Rental with more glitzy items. Adding golden-rimmed glasses, golden silverware, and gold candlesticks in a mix of heights and colors really elevated the design. We also left the table bare aside from a gorgeous taupe runner. In addition, we used traditional, formal white blooms with a mixture of totally unconventional ingredients for the floral designs.

A place setting with gold silverware and white floral centerpiece

A white table with tan taper candles and mushrooms

A long white wedding table with white florals, a neutral table runner, candles, and place settings

Table details with table runner, candles, and tomatillos

Clearly, we loved mixing local garden roses and dahlias with native botanicals like mossy sticks, ferns, and snowberries. On the table, we laid out locally-grown tomatillos, mushrooms, and hellebores to tie everything together! Obviously, we loved playing with the range of neutrals in this design, including incorporating the warm neutral tones of the wooden chairs. In the end, the overall result embraces our city’s unique style, which is simultaneously luxurious and laid-back.

A close up of white and blush garden roses

Tiny mushrooms add to the tablescape for this white wedding

Table settings with stoneware plates, white floral arrangements, and tan taper candles

A white wedding table setup with window in the background

Minimalist Floral Installation

Next, for the ceremony, we wanted to make sure we really highlighted Michaela and Adrienne’s wedding looks. So we took a minimalist approach and used only flowering autumn clematis and love-in-a-puff vines in the corner. As a result, this framed our couple beautifully and let their love shine through!

Brides embracing and holding white bouquet

A bride getting ready standing in front of a floral installation

Bride holding white bouquet and looking out window

Floral Jewelry and Wearable Flowers

Of course, we absolutely LOVE creating floral jewelry and wearable flowers for our wedding clients. We used some of our favorite designs in this micro wedding, including a floral necklace, floral cuff, hairpiece, and boutonniere. Without a doubt, we love to see how modern and luxurious floral jewelry looks on our brides. (Hot tip: moms also love having custom pieces made, too.)

A queer bride buttons her vest before the wedding ceremony

A bride holding a bouquet and wearing a floral necklace

A Modern White Wedding Bouquet

Lastly, we knew the bouquet had to be a show-stopper! So we mixed traditional wedding flowers like white roses with some truly unconventional materials. In September, we have some of the best botanicals all year in Seattle, since it's the perfect bridge month between summer and fall. In this case, summer favorites like dahlias paired beautifully with fall textures like snowberries and autumn clematis.

This bouquet features these amazing locally-grown botanicals:

White roses
White dahlias
Snowberries
Scabiosa
Orlaya
Autumn flowering clematis
Maidenhair fern
Mossy sticks
Love-in-a-puff vine
Green hellebores

A Celebration to Remember

Champagne being poured as brides look at each other lovingly

A modern white wedding with two brides toasting champagne

Brides holding hands and dancing after their ceremony

All told, we love how this micro wedding evokes the modern city vibes of our neighborhoods in the fall. Once the rain stopped, we were thrilled to get some great shots of Michaela and Adrienne walking down the street!

A couple embraces outside of their white wedding ceremony, just married

A queer couple walks outdoors in Seattle holding hands after wedding

A lesbian couple celebrates their white wedding with a quick run down the sidewalk together

Of course, if you are planning your wedding - no matter how big or small - we would love to hear about it! You can inquire below to check your date and tell us all the details.

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Vendor Team

Photographer: Missy Palacol | @missy.palacol⁣⁣
Florist: Bloom Poet | @bloompoet_
Rentals: CORT Party Rental | @cortpartyrental⁣⁣
Couple: Michaela & Adrianne | @michaelaandadrianne

Inspiration, Weddings

The Best May Wedding Flowers

The Best May Wedding Flowers in the Pacific Northwest

If there’s one thing we’ve learned from our clients over the years, it’s that the details of wedding planning can quickly get overwhelming - especially when it comes to choosing flowers! Of course, there are tons of beautiful flowers and inspiration images. But how are you supposed to know what is blooming when?! After so many years of experience, we feel like we have a pretty good handle on it. Obviously, we love talking about seasonal and local flowers. So, this week, we wanted to share some of our favorite locally grown May wedding flowers! Spring weddings use the most gorgeous and delicate blooms, and May is no exception. We are lucky to live in the Pacific Northwest, where we can get beautiful, locally grown flowers for May weddings while other parts of the country are still thawing out! Here are some of the best May wedding flowers, in our experience.

Peonies

A pink peony opening beautifully in the sun

Peonies are such classic, feminine wedding flowers, with their frilly ruffles and delicate scent! Naturally, they are a very popular choice for May weddings, since they make such a statement. The early varieties typically start to bloom in May, and continue to be harvested and sold in June. These are some of the most expensive wedding flowers on the market, but we think they are worth it. As the season goes on, peonies become more and more expensive. The last American-grown peonies are typically available in August, from growers in Alaska.

Garden Roses

Garden roses add stunning style, grace, and beauty to any wedding arrangement. We love the way the interior petals swirl and move, and the way they add softness and fullness to bouquets and centerpieces. They are the perfect flower for May weddings, since garden roses in the Pacific Northwest usually start blooming in May, and can continue to bloom throughout the summer. These are also some of the most expensive wedding flowers on the market, but they are totally worth the splurge!

Ranunculus

Ranunculus offer even more ruffly, delicate spring beauty to May weddings in the Pacific Northwest. Many ranunculus varieties start blooming in April, but we actually prefer the blooms that are harvested and sold in May, since they have bigger heads, taller stems, and more feminine frilliness! They are such a reliable favorite in our studio for spring weddings, and we can’t live without them!

A bucket of pastel ranunculus sits in the garden

Poppies

A peach poppy sits in the field - the perfect May wedding flower

Poppies come in many shapes and sizes, but we specifically have a crush on these Icelandic poppies from our local growers. We love their watercolor-like petals, curvy and eccentric stems, and the character they add to spring wedding arrangements. For May weddings, poppies are in their prime and available in a wide variety of pastel peaches, pinks, and whites, as well as bolder colors like oranges and reds.

Pansies

Pansies begin blooming just in time for May weddings, and they are such a fun addition to the cut flower scene! Typically, pansies have short stems and grow close to the ground. More recently, breeders have developed varieties in muted, antique tones that are perfect for May wedding designs. And our local growers have mastered getting the maximum stem length out of these special pansy varieties. We can't get enough!

Foxglove

Foxglove can be such a lovely, artistic addition to May wedding flowers. We love the way the spires twist and bend in organic lines, and the fact that the bees love visiting them in the garden. Foxglove add height, interest, and structure to May wedding flowers and are a consistent favorite to work with for wedding design!

Lilac

Lilac is one of our favorite May flowers because it has such a strong scent – and as a result, such a strong connection to our memories. Many couples love using lilac because of its nostalgia; it reminds them of a fond memory, like their grandmother’s garden, or a house they grew up in. We love lilac because it’s not only beautiful, but rare. It is only available for a couple weeks in May, and then it’s done until the next year! It is the perfect local, seasonal flower for a May wedding bouquet or floral installation.

White lilac sits in a vase with other delicate spring blooms

Planning Your Spring Wedding Designs

Your florist should know what flowers are locally available and in season for your wedding month. We are more dedicated to local flowers than ever, especially as we continue to witness impacts on the global supply chain and flower imports. Prioritizing local flowers means that we can always make sure our couples have the best of what is available that season, that month, or even that week! And we work closely with dozens of our farm friends to make sure we can execute your vision beautifully and ethically.

Owner Carolyn Kulb standing next to floral arrangements on a pillar

Getting Married in May?

We know wedding planning can be overwhelming, with so many flower choices and inspo images. That’s why we love helping our couples articulate their vision so they can have the wedding of their dreams, and give their guests an experience they won’t forget. And our books are now open for May weddings! If you are ready to chat about your wedding, just click the button below to check your date.

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Bride and groom saying their vows in front of a floral arch

Real Weddings, Weddings

Bainbridge Island Wedding | Raleigh + Sam

Bainbridge Island Wedding with Summer Blooms

This Bainbridge Island wedding will have you excited about warm, summer days! We absolutely loved seeing Raleigh and Sam finally tie the knot last summer at their parents' estate on Bainbridge Island. They wanted to create a dreamy, fresh look for their wedding - "not cookie-cutter arrangements like you may see elsewhere." Additionally, they felt excited about using the best of locally-grown and seasonal flowers, in a summer palette that was vibrant but sophisticated. After downsizing their wedding to only 50 guests, they decided to create a wearable flower bar for their guests - which was a huge hit! We were so honored to work with these two across two years to make this dreamy summer wedding a reality.

Tented wedding reception with florals on table

Bainbridge Island Weddings

Our team always gets excited when we get to travel for a wedding, no matter the distance! Of course, we love doing Bainbridge Island weddings not only because we get to take a ferry from Seattle, but also because it's such a beautiful place. We appreciate the small town charm, gorgeous landscapes, and water views that Bainbridge Island offers. For this wedding, we loved the intimate and gorgeous surroundings of Raleigh's parents' estate. Filled with lush gardens, manicured lawns, and a forest backdrop, this was as Pacific Northwest as you could get! The couple added a tented reception for an elegant summer soiree. We loved adding so much color to the natural beauty of the landscape, and celebrating the best of summer flowers!

Vibrant Summer Wedding Flowers

We used a wide variety of vibrant summer botanicals for these garden-inspired wedding florals! To begin, we started with a fun palette of dahlias, including the very first Cafe au Laits of the season. Additionally, our bride requested mums since those flowers held a special meaning for her, so we added some taupe mums into our designs. We also used a wide variety of white and blush flowers to soften the bright colors, including strawflower, lisianthius, and phlox. Of course, we had to include our favorite rudbeckia, which come in so many beautiful warm colors, from burgundy to gold. Lastly, we chose our favorite summer foliages and textures like ninebark, eucalyptus, and amaranth. We also draped the tent with greenery, which was a great choice! We loved layering these elements for a more wild, organic look in all of the floral designs. And we loved seeing these pops of color against the stunning backdrops of this private estate.

Floral Details to Remember

This wedding had so many memorable moments! We really enjoyed seeing our couple celebrate with friends and family after a year of waiting. Naturally, we also loved creating lush centerpieces, wearable flowers, and an arch floral installation for this wedding. But we particularly loved all the creativity that we got to use in this wedding! For example, we're still obsessed with Sam's botanical pocket square. We crafted this boutonniere alternative with a variety of little bits and textures, using the same materials we used in the larger designs. In addition, we designed a hairpiece for Raleigh and special floral earrings for her mother, which was so fun!

Bride walking down the aisle with her parents

The bride and her mom with custom floral earrings

The couple decided to reduce their wedding guests to only 50 people, so we repurposed their original floral budget to make everyone feel extra special. We laid out a wearable flower bar for their guests, which included boutonnieres, bracelets, rings, and more! This was such a hit, and I absolutely loved seeing a variety of pieces on different guests - including floral earrings on men, boutonnieres on women, and everything in between! It was such a fun and non-traditional way to surprise and delight their guests. We also added gorgeous blooms to everyone's table setting, which added so much warmth and color to their reception setup. The way everything came together was so stunning!

The groom putting floral jewelry on a baby

Plating details with dahlias and hypericum

The Wedding Experience

We loved working on these wedding designs with our couple and their parents, who did a lot of the planning. Here is what our couple had to say about working together:

"We LOVED working with Bloom Poet. Our main goal was to create a dreamy, fresh look for our wedding. We were blown away after the first meeting with Carolyn on how creative and thorough her ideas were. Not only was working with her simple and fun, but the floral work was astounding. Everything was breathtaking. The flowers, including the bouquet, tent greenery and wearable flower pieces, were some of the main comments I got about our wedding! If you want a florist who is trustworthy, creative, and deeply invested in every part of the process, Bloom Poet is who you should hire. Carolyn and her team were so patient, kind and cooperative (especially when planning an event during COVID). I have told many other friends getting married about your work and encourage them to use you. We love you! And you became one of my mom's favorite people and business-owners. You were so compassionate and I had complete trust in you the entire time. I think more than any other vendor, we knew we could let you do your thing and knew it was going to be incredible. That was the greatest gift you could ever give us on the wedding day!"

Her mom also had some truly wonderful things to say about our experience of working together:

"You have been such a joy to work with. Once I met you, I trusted you would create a fabulous floral experience! You were open to trying new kinds of flowers to support our ideas. You communicated ideas and updates regularly so we always knew what to expect. It was especially helpful that you created a color/mood board early on for the wedding. The bride and I referred to that resource often. Everything was beautiful! The bridal bouquet, out-of-this-world centerpieces, and ceremony gazebo were stunning! Just what we envisioned with loose, varied, and plentiful arrangements in the bride's color palette. It definitely did not look like anything I've seen before. Of course, I also loved all of the individual flowers you created for our guests. My floral earrings were a hit! I appreciated how well you listened and captured what we, mostly the bride, wanted. You brought a great balance of combining your expertise and experience with flowers and our suggestions and vision to create final products that really worked. Carolyn knows what she is doing. She is an artist. She thinks and makes arrangements like an artist. If you want someone who can make something totally extraordinary and special, not cookie-cutter wedding arrangements like you may see elsewhere, then you want Carolyn."

Honestly? We LOVE our couples, and their families, so the feeling is mutual. We care deeply about the work we do, and it's so rewarding to help our couples create an unforgettable event. If you're ready to chat about your wedding, you can check your date using the button below.

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Vendor Team

Thank you to all the folks who made this wedding a dream come true!

Floral Design: Bloom Poet | @bloompoet_
Photographer: Lydia Brewer | @lydiabrewerphotography

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Block 41 Wedding bouquet details of delicate spring blooms

Inspiration, Wedding Venues, Weddings

Block 41 Wedding with Colorful Spring Flowers

This breathtaking spring Block 41 wedding editorial will have you swooning! We absolutely love working at Block 41, and were so excited to bring our unique style to this gorgeous venue for a chic black-tie celebration. We were inspired by specialty daffodils, which are some of the first blooms we get here in the PNW after a long winter. We added lots of other stunning botanicals, marble accents, and citrus details. We hope you love seeing these delicate spring blooms and artistic shots as much as we do!

A delicate spring bouquet sits on the floor in the sun at a Block 41 wedding

An artistic photograph with repeating images of the block 41 wedding bouquet

Block 41 Weddings

Block 41 is a stunning wedding venue in Seattle, right in the heart of Belltown. We love Block 41 for its vibrant city setting, modern interiors, and the fact that their team is delightful to work with! It has two huge indoor spaces, as well as a courtyard with one of our favorite murals in the city. We really enjoy the wealth of white space at Block 41, because it allows it to transform into whatever you want. With that in mind, we knew we wanted to use colorful spring wedding florals to turn this space into a chic, black-tie affair. We loved using Block 41's circle arch for this dramatic wedding ceremony floral installation!

The couple stands in front of the ceremony arch at a Block 41 wedding

The Block 41 wedding's king's table with disco balls above

The Block 41 wedding King's table with florals and marble accents

Modern, Chic Wedding Ceremony Flowers

To begin, we started with the large circular arch at Block 41. We used a wide array of botanical materials for this wedding floral installation, from garden roses to dried ferns. Of course, we chose all of our favorite spring blooms, too, including daffodils, tulips, poppies, and ranunculus. We loved layering the flowers and ferns, and creating several different focal areas based on color and texture. For example, we chose to go brighter orange on the ends of the arch, with more pastel and neutral tones in the middle. We also loved the contrast with the black chairs, which you can see in the nighttime image (credit to Barbie Hull).

A closeup of the floral installation on the Block 41 wedding arch

Circular arch for Block 41 wedding covered in flowers

A close up of the Block 41 wedding circle arch florals

The bottom of the circular arch at a Block 41 wedding, covered in flowers

The Block 41 wedding floral arch in an artistic, repeating image

We are absolutely obsessed with how this turned out! We were lucky to have sunshine that day, and the light streaming through the windows created such a dreamy setting for this ceremony. And we love the artistic images with the repeating flowers and hazy surroundings.

Bridal portrait at Block 41 wedding in front of circle arch, covered in flowers

Block 41 wedding ceremony arch florals with couple standing in front

A closeup of the floral arch for this Block 41 wedding with roses, tulips, and more

A hazy closeup of the wedding floral arch roses at Block 41

Black-Tie Wedding Reception

We also designed florals for the black-tie wedding reception at Block 41, including a gorgeous King's Table for the wedding party. We continued to go for a light and airy feeling, but chose to be a little more bold with our colors here. We used marble accents like chargers and candleholders to elevate the design, and also incorporated bright citrus touches on the tables themselves. Our florals for tables were almost entirely bud vases and small ceramic vessels, grouped together to create a multi-layered look. We considered color, height, dimension, and texture in our groupings, so we used a wide mix of botanicals and vessels to create one-of-a-kind look. We absolutely love the way this came together with rentals from CORT and menus from Blake Design Studio.

Block 41 Wedding Kings Table setting with flowers and marble chargers

Flowers in bud vases on the Block 41 wedding kings table

Block 41 wedding head table details with flowers, candles, and place settings

The Block 41 wedding king's table with florals and place settings

Floral details on the block 41 wedding head table

A blurry, artistic shot of the Block 41 head table flowers

The couple's reception also included a glam champagne tower, a balloon arch, a neon sign, and of course, cake! We loved all of it, and were so thrilled with how it turned out. Of course, we enjoyed working with our other vendors to make sure there were florals for both the balloons and the cake table! We also loved the disco balls above their head table - such a fun touch! (Disco balls are definitely having a moment right now.)

Block 41 wedding champage tower with couple pouring champagne

Block 41 wedding neon sign that says "better together" with a champagne toast

Block 41 wedding cake table with cake, macarons, and of course flowers

The couple sitting at their head table at Block 41

Floral highlights from Block 41 wedding reception

Block 41 Wedding Design Details

We loved working on these wedding designs with planner Carly at Emerald Engagements, and all of our fellow vendors! We originally considered an all black-and-white setting, but we wanted to try something a little different by adding some bold citrusy tones. Carly also suggested working with marble accents instead of strictly black or white, and I'm so glad we went in this direction! We also relished in the details of our couple's personal flowers and bouquet. We were really inspired by the citrus Carly and I talked about, but wanted to ensure the florals were not too bright or garish. As a result, we ended up with a sophsticated palette of neutrals, blushes, taupes, and peaches with little pops of orange.

Block 41 wedding bridal bouquet in sophisticated color palette of taupes, blushes, and orange

We chose a truly stunning array of botanicals for this unique color palette, using all the best of spring. Delicate blooms like parrot tulips, ranunculus, specialty daffodils, butterfly ranunculus, and poppies made the cut. We also used a wide palette of roses, from buttery yellow garden roses to toffee-colored stunners. And in our floral installation work, we also added dried bracken fern for a wonderfully taupe base, as well as grapefruits, blood oranges, and clementines on the tables. These botanicals matched perfectly with the invitation suite as well. We love this chic, vibrant palette and how uniquely modern it felt at Block 41!

Block 41 wedding bridal florals and floral arch

Block 41 wedding bouquet with pastel color palette

block 41 wedding stationery with flowers and citrus

Sunset Wedding Reception at Block 41

We wanted to also share a few images of what the wedding and venue looked like after the sun set. We loved using more bud vases and citrus for these chic cocktail tables with black velvet linens! And of course, it is always fun to see floral installations in different lighting. Thanks to Barbie Hull for these three nighttime images!

Block 41 wedding cocktail table with flowers

Getting married at Block 41? Or just love this floral palette as much as we do? We would love to hear about your wedding plans. You can click the button below to reach out and check your date. We can't wait to hear from you!

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Couple walking down stairs at Block 41 wedding reception

Vendor Team

Thank you to this phenomenal team of wedding vendors!

Floral Design: Bloom Poet | @bloompoet_

Planner: Emerald Engagements | @emeraldengagements

Venue: Block 41 | @block41_seattle
Photographer: Jessica Wood | @jessicawoodphotos
Hair & MUA: Michelle Wight | @michellewight.hmu

Rentals: CORT Party Rental | @cortpartyrental⁣⁣

Soft Seating: Vintage Ambiance | @vintageambiance⁣⁣

Lighting: Crimson Haze | @crimson_haze_lighting

Balloons: Smash Baby Smash | @smashbabysmash

Catering: Foodz Catering | @foodzcatering

Stationery: Blake Design Studio | @blakedesignstudio

Dress: La Belle Elaine's Bridal | @labelleelainesbridal

Tux: Generation Tux | @generationtux

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Kelley Farm Wedding | Corinna + Conor

Kelley Farm Wedding with Lush Blooms

Somehow, we always get to work with the sweetest couples - and Corinna and Conor are no exception. Since 2019, we worked together to design a dreamy lavender wedding at Kelley Farm for these two. Unfortunately, their wedding date moved three times - through three different seasons! Finally, we were able to design this Kelley Farm wedding in October 2021, and it was so worth the wait. It was such a joy to celebrate with these two and their wonderful families! Filled with gorgeous landscapes, lush blooms, and lots of smiles, the sheer happiness of this day is plain to see.

The sweetheart table with couple kissing

Details of the bridal bouquet with anenomes and roses

The Kelley Farm

Kelley Farm lies about an hour south of Seattle, with gorgeous rural scenery. We loved seeing some of their perennial flowers still blooming in the gardens! The stunning pasture also provided a perfect backdrop for photos of Corinna and Conor during their first look. Kelley Farm weddings can be inside or outside, depending on the weather. We got some breaks in the rain for photos, but also had a mega storm roll in! Ultimately, Corinna and Conor decided to hold the wedding indoors. Definitely the right call! On the inside of Kelley Farm, we love the rustic wood interior, the romantic curtains, and the opulent chandeliers. Additionally, we enjoyed creating a floral installation on the permanent arch at Kelley Farm. It is the perfect size for their space! Our couple also loved having separate cottages to get ready.

The groom stopping to smell the bride's flowers

Preparing for the Ceremony

These two both had fabulous squads helping them get ready. The bride's side and the groom's side had separate spaces at Kelley Farm. However, the whole mood of both groups was so jubilant! Everyone was thrilled to be together celebrating these two. To begin, we delivered anenome boutonnieres to Conor and his groomsmen. We also brought cute bridesmaids bouquets to the girls, and flower petals to the flower girl. (Isn't she the cutest!?) We also gave Corinna her stunning cascading bouquet, which added so much glamour and drama to her bridal look. Of course, we made sure to give her lots of anenomes - her favorite - as well as a sophisticated mix of mauve and lavender flowers. We finished all of these pieces with hand-dyed silk ribbons from our local artisans.

The bridesmaids using their bouquets to create a flower halo around the bride

First Look

Before the ceremony, Corinna and Conor had a first look on the grounds of Kelley Farm. First looks are a great way to have a private, intimate moment to reconnect with your spouse before the big celebration! First looks are always touching moments, but we can't get over how happy these two make each other. We feel genuinely lucky to work with couples who adore each other!

Couple laughing and embracing while holding bouquet

The bride and groom walking through the wedding party

Kelley Farm Wedding Ceremony

After regrouping with their wedding party, Corinna and Conor made a stunning entrance to their ceremony. We lined the aisle with white rose petals, and added a romantic floral installation to the Kelley Farm wedding arch. We used greenery to soften the shape and mirror the curtain behind it. Additionally, we covered the right corner in a stunning mix of big lavender blooms, anenomes, and grey-green foliage. We love the way this ceremony setup came together!

Bride and groom saying vows in front of floral arch

The happy couple after their wedding ceremony

Romantic Fall Wedding Reception

Throughout the planning process, the one thing that stayed constant was Corinna's desire to have a big dance party! Thankfully, all of their friends and family were on board with that plan. From all accounts, everyone had a great time! We used the floral arch as a backdrop for the reception, setting up Corinna and Conor's sweetheart table in front of it. For their table, we added extra florals, greenery, and candles to make it extra special. We also decorated their cake table with florals and greenery, and worked with the bakers to make sure some flowers made it onto the cake, too!

The wedding party poses for pictures at Kelley Farm

Kelley Farm Wedding Design Details

We loved crafting this floral palette in a moody mix of mauve, lavender, and white flowers. We used the best of what was seasonally available, including anenomes, carrot flowers, several types of roses, and stock. In addition, we added some interesting textured greenery, like the near-black agonis foliage that almost looks like fringe. You can also see this in Conor's boutonniere and Corinna's bouquet below. I particularly love the little mauve spray roses we included in these pieces! Believe it or not, they were an impulse buy at the flower market. But when I saw them, I knew we had to have them!

Wedding ring details with flowers in background

Fall Wedding Tips

First, fall is a super popular time to get married here in Seattle, and elsewhere in the country. So if you are planning a fall wedding, make sure you book your vendors early! That way, you will have plenty of time to make decisions, rather than scrambling to find someone.

Of course, you will also want to account for the weather. Sometimes we luck out and have gorgeous sunshine. Other times, it storms and the power goes out! (True story!) So, make sure you have rain plans in place. We always recommend hiring a wedding planner for this reason.

Lastly, we highly recommend being flexible about your flower choices in the fall. Since we prioritize local flowers, we are at the mercy of the last frost. Often, this frost happens in mid-October. We sometimes find ourselves with an abundance of "summer" flowers one week, and almost nothing local the next! So, hire a pro who can roll with the punches and make your wedding flawless no matter what.

Ready to talk about your wedding? We’d love to chat! We still have a few fall dates, too. You can check your date with us below.

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Vendor Team

Thank you to this incredible team of wedding vendors!

Floral & Event Design: Bloom Poet | @bloompoet_

Venue: The Kelley Farm | @thekelleyfarm
Photographer: Caitlyn Nikula | @caitlynnikula

a couple holding each other, the bride with her bouquet wearing white furs

Real Weddings, Wedding Venues, Weddings

Winter Destination Wedding at Mountain Springs Lodge | Pacifica + Evan

Winter Destination Wedding at Mountain Springs Lodge

From the moment I met with Pacifica, I knew this destination wedding would be absolute perfection. This winter wedding at Mountain Springs Lodge had it all - drama, glamour, and sweet, intimate moments. Pacifica was inspired by the snowy landscape, the towering mountains, and creating a refined and elegant experience for her intimate wedding. Of course, we leaned into all of the luxurious details to ensure that this romantic destination wedding would be unforgettable.

A couple embracing at sunset on their wedding day, in the snow, holding bouquet

Mountain Springs Lodge

Mountain Springs Lodge sits in a valley just outside of Leavenworth, WA in the Cascades. We love the way the landscape transforms across the seasons. In winter, the lodge receives a generous blanket of snow, allowing them to offer sleigh rides, cross-country skiing, and more. (You'll see why this detail matters later!) Naturally, it was a wonderful choice of venue for a destination wedding!

A white bouquet with evergreens and pops of blue flowers, sitting in the snow

Romantic Winter Wedding Ceremony

To begin, Pacifica and Evan chose to hold their ceremony outside to embrace the incredible views of the mountains. The wedding ceremony took place just outside of Mountain Springs Lodge, next to their large fountain. We installed a lush floral wedding arch for the ceremony, complete with blooms and evergreen foliage. In addition, we lined the aisles with evergreen garland, all framing the view of the mountains perfectly. Amazingly, the lovely couple even got sunshine while reading their vows - perfection!

Wedding floral arch at Mountain Springs Lodge

The couple saying their vows in front of wedding floral arch

The couple standing at their wedding ceremony with mountains in the background

Of course, one of my favorite parts of this winter wedding was the handfasting ceremony. This ancient tradition is where “tying the knot” comes from! In this instance, we used luxurious hand-dyed silk ribbons from Silk & Willow for this handfasting ceremony. Pacifica and I were both obsessed with the one-of-a-kind blue botanical print ribbon, made with flower petals. You can see this stunning design in the second and third photos, as well as in her bridal bouquet.

The beginning of the handfasting ceremony with hand-dyed silk ribbon

The botanical print hand-dyed silk ribbon being used in handfasting ceremony

Final handfasting ribbon for wedding ceremony

The couple literally ties the knot with silk ribbon from their handfasting ceremony

After the ceremony, Pacifica and Evan had the perfect "just-married" smiles! Obviously, we love seeing how happy couples look right after their ceremony! Pacifica and Evan also made a particularly glamorous exit on a horse-drawn sleigh. Mountain Springs Lodge offers sleigh rides in the winter, which these two took full advantage of. I don't think we've ever seen a wedding exit quite so glamorous!

The couple have their first kiss as a married couple

The couple, just married, walking down the aisle smiling

The couple exiting their wedding ceremony towards a horse-drawn sleigh at Mountain Springs Lodge

The happy couple waving from their sleigh ride

A stunning image of the happy couple's horse-drawn sleigh in the snow, with mountains in the background

Elegant Winter Wedding Reception

Mountain Springs Lodge has a stunning rustic wood interior, which we transformed into an elegant, romantic experience for their guests through floral and event design. With event design, we help couples think through all of the aesthetics of their events. We source linens, place settings, and other rentals to create a cohesive design like this. Of course, for this wedding, no detail went unnoticed! From luxe velvet table linens to gorgeous wedding centerpieces, we ensured that Pacifica and Evan’s destination wedding would have an elegant and refined look throughout.

Wedding reception tables at Mountain Springs Lodge

Sweetheart Table settings at Mountain Springs Lodge

The sweetheart table and mantle floral installation

A close-up image of the plating for wedding guest tables

The hand-lettered menus on top of velvet green napkins

The cake table with stunning sugar flowers

Wedding reception setup with focal point of the fireplace and mantle for speeches

Destination Wedding Design Details

Pacifica and Evan asked us to do both floral and event design for this destination wedding, which we loved! For this winter wedding, Pacifica knew she wanted to incorporate evergreens and anemones in her designs, with a pop of blue. We used white flowers like anenomes, ranunculus, roses, and stock for all of our florals. Additionally, we incorporated touches of silver brunia, touches of blue delphinium, and lots of Pacific Northwest evergreens. And for her bouquet, we used the same stunning hand-dyed botanical silk ribbon that was used in the handfasting ceremony. Personally, I am obsessed with her hairpiece - I would wear this every day if I could! We also have to note here that both Pacifica and Evan have amazing hair and style!!

A bride with red hair and gorgeous flowers in her hair

The couple embracing in the snow, holding the bouquet

Evan with a boutonniere, smiling in the snow

The couple standing at their wedding ceremony

The couple holding hands in the snow, in a black and white image

In addition, we designed all the details of the wedding reception to create elegant, romantic tablescapes. We used navy velvet linens and gauzy white table runners as a base for these lush floral arrangements. Then, we also added romantic taper candles on antique silver bases. Along with candles, we used several rentals from CORT Party Rentals for the place settings, including silver beaded chargers, silver-rimmed glasses, and chic silverware. Lastly, we added green velvet napkins, floral touches, and the gorgeous menus and customized name cards to every plate. We love the way the overall look came together!

Sweetheart table details like candles, menus, and wax seals for this romantic wedding reception

Destination Wedding Tips

First, if you are planning a destination wedding, make sure you visit your venue before booking! You will want to be able to envision your wedding day. Plus, it’s a great excuse for a long weekend away.

Of course, destination weddings are also more logistically challenging for your vendors. Make sure you choose vendors who love to travel, and are willing to do so. It’s also a great idea to have a wedding planner who can help with all the moving pieces.

Lastly, we highly recommend that you stay at your destination for several days before the wedding! You don’t want to worry about jet lag, travel times, or other logistics right before your wedding day. Instead, arrive early enough to enjoy your destination for a few days and unwind before the big day.

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A couple standing in the snow, with the night sky above them

Vendor Team

Thank you to this incredible team of wedding vendors!

Floral & Event Design: Bloom Poet | @bloompoet_

Venue & Catering: Mountain Springs Lodge | @mountainspringslodge
Photographer: Jamie Buckley | @jamiebuckletphotography

(Check out Jamie's blog post about this wedding here!)
Hair & MUA: Chelan Glam | @chelanglam

Cake: Honey Crumb | @honeycrumbcakes⁣⁣

Rentals: CORT Party Rental | @cortpartyrental⁣⁣

Linens: BBJ La Tavola | @bbjlatavola

Silks: Silk & Willow | @silkandwillow

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A bride and groom walking across the lawn of Chateau Lill holding hands

Wedding Venues, Weddings

Outdoor Wedding Venues in Seattle

So many couples come to us a little overwhelmed by the whole wedding planning thing. Even if you have a wedding planner (which we highly recommend), you still have lots of decisions to make! Lucky for you, we know A LOT about wedding venues since we work with them all the time! And we absolutely love working with our venues and fellow vendors (aka friendors) here in the PNW. Seattle has hundreds of amazing wedding venues, so you have lots of wonderful places to choose from! But in celebration of summer and sunny skies, we wanted to highlight some of our favorite outdoor wedding venues in Seattle. These are venues that have wonderful outdoor ceremony and reception options, beautiful grounds, and great reputations. And these are all places we would LOVE to be working in!

Outdoor Garden Wedding Venue: Lakewold Gardens

A large house (Lakewold Gardens) with a table set for a wedding in front of it

Lakewold Gardens offers the perfect outdoor wedding venue for romantic garden weddings. Located about an hour south of Seattle, this historic estate offers 10 acres of beautifully manicured gardens, natural ponds, and paved pathways. As a plant nerd, I love that they have over 900 rhododendrons and tons of native plants in the gardens! But I also just love the whole aesthetic of this gorgeous place, and how it looks like an English country estate magically sprang up in the PNW. Outdoor weddings here are absolutely stunning, and it is such a great choice for anyone who loves old-world charm.

Outdoor Winery Wedding Venue: Chateau Lill

A bride holding a bouquet stands in front of a manicured hedge "doorway" to the vineyard at Chateau Lill

Photo: Tetiana Photography, Dress: The Dress Theory, HMU: Zo and Co Styling, Planner: Hallea Events

Chateau Lill is a perfect choice for an outdoor wedding venue. It has a beautiful range of settings for weddings, both indoor and outdoor, making it a super versatile choice. Located just half an hour from Seattle, the drive up to the venue begins on a gorgeous, tree-lined drive with wrought iron gates. And once you walk around on the 10-acre property, you'll find a vineyard, a stonework terrace, a grassy lawn, and an old-growth forest. Of course, the building itself is full of old-world European charm. Every pocket of this venue is so stunning! Plus, you get to take advantage of their fantastic wine! What's not to love?

I would like to mention here that there are a LOT of other great winery venues in Woodinville. For a larger wedding, check out the Columbia Winery, which also has a lot of versatility in its indoor and outdoor spaces. For a smaller wedding, check out Novelty Hill Januik Winery, or JM Cellars. All of these beautiful wineries come with the added perk of incorporating locally crafted wines in your wedding menu.

Outdoor Rooftop Wedding Venue: Olympic Rooftop Pavilion

Long tables set under the skylight of the Olympic Rooftop Pavillion

Okay, full disclosure, I love heights. So getting married on a rooftop in one of the coolest neighborhoods in Seattle sounds AMAZING to me! The Olympic Rooftop Pavilion brings flexibility and versatility to the table, with its hybrid indoor/outdoor roof space. The “indoor” space boasts a gigantic skylight and open windows, so it feels very outdoor. The actual outdoor space opens to beautiful views of the city, the Olympic mountain range, and all the docked boats and marinas in Ballard. Its proximity to the water means that you will get cool breezes, mountain and water views, and a quick walk to the rest of the neighborhood. The best part? The Olympic Rooftop Pavilion is one of the few outdoor wedding venues in Seattle that is actually IN Seattle! You and your guests will not have to travel very far to get back to your hotels, find a great bar to keep the party going, or get a late-night bite to eat. Another bonus? You won’t have any travel fees from your vendors, who will be thrilled that you stayed in town.

Outdoor Castle Wedding Venue: Thornewood Castle

An image of Thornewood Castle from the outdoor fountain

Did you ever dream about getting married in a castle when you were younger? If so, this is the venue for you. Located about an hour south of Seattle, Thornewood Castle was rebuilt 100 years ago by the guy who co-founded the Port of Tacoma. He was wealthy enough to purchase a 400-year-old English Tudor castle, have it dismantled, and ship it to Tacoma for rebuilding. Kind of a wild story! The gardens were designed by the Olmstead Brothers, who probably designed any park you’ve ever loved, from Central Park in NYC to the linear parks in ATL. And both the indoor and outdoor spaces of this venue are wildly romantic.

We actually have TWO amazing castles in our region, so you should also check out Lairmont Manor. It is near Bellingham, so quite a lot further from Seattle, but it is just as breathtaking!

Historic Seattle Outdoor Wedding Venue: The Admiral's House

The Admiral's House, on a clear blue sky day with beautifully manicured lawn and gardens

Looking for a piece of Seattle history in the city? This gorgeous mansion sits right on Elliott Bay in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle. It has been called a “quintessential” Seattle wedding venue, with views of the bay, the city skyline, and the mountains. The house used to be home to Navy admirals, hence the name, but it reopened as a wedding venue. While the Admiral’s House does have some small indoor spaces, its beauty as a venue is in how much gorgeous lawn there is for summer months and dining al fresco! For rain plans, there is a tent available, but really its strength is how much stunning outdoor space there is to enjoy.

I have a couple of other honorable mentions here for historic outdoor wedding venues in Seattle. First, I want to mention The Corson Building, which would be perfect for a smaller wedding. Built in 1926, it has a magical courtyard with vine-covered walls, Spanish tile, and old-school charm. Secondly, check out The Hall at Fauntleroy, situated in a former schoolhouse. It has beautiful indoor and outdoor space, with a manicured courtyard for outdoor dining.

Outdoor Hotel Wedding Venue: Willows Lodge

a bride and groom standing under a tree with bright yellow fall leaves

Photo: Luna + Lion

Finding the right hotel wedding venue really depends on how large your wedding will be. So, for smaller weddings, I would highly recommend the Willows Lodge. Its beautiful gardens provide the perfect setting any time of year, and the staff there are incredible! The lodge itself is located in Woodinville, which has lots of wineries, trails, and other activities for your friends and family to enjoy. I also love that the Lodge offers a spa and hotel packages for wedding couples, so that you can relax and pamper yourselves leading up to the big day.

Outdoor Hotel Wedding Venue: Woodmark Hotel & Still Spa

suunset on the terrace of the WOodmark Hotel and Still Spa during a wedding

For a larger wedding, I would recommend the Woodmark Hotel & Still Spa. Located in Kirkland about 45 minutes from Seattle, the hotel sits on Lake Washington with a view of the Olympic mountains. The outdoor spaces provide such a gorgeous and dramatic backdrop for outdoor ceremonies! I love that you can get all of the beauty and romance of getting married right on the water, without having to go very far from the city. The tent on the terrace gives plenty of shade, while still being open to the water and beautiful views.

I also have to mention the Bell Harbor International Conference Center, which sounds like a corporate place, but is secretly a gorgeous wedding venue! Located downtown, it also provides gorgeous wedding views of Elliott Bay from its rooftop and indoor rooms. This venue works best for bigger weddings, as the spaces themselves are huge. I love that they are steps away from the heart of the city. Another option for small weddings is the Edgewater Hotel – the historic hotel where the Beatles fished Elliott Bay from the windows! It has beautiful views as well, but can only accommodate 15-50 people outdoors.

Outdoor Wedding Venues on the Islands

There are SO many delightful venues on the islands surrounding Seattle. If you love ferries, scenic views, waterfront venues, and getting away from the city, any of these venues would be an incredible choice.

Kiana Lodge - Bainbridge Island (Sorta)

a lawn at Kiana Lodge with a view of the water and the island across the water

Technically Kiana Lodge is on the peninsula, but the quickest way there is by taking a ferry to Bainbridge Island. So, to me it’s still an “island” venue! Kiana Lodge offers quintessential PNW charm, from its warm wood interiors to the massive lawn right on the water’s edge. Indoors, you will find rustic elements like cedar logs, moose heads, and stonework. For me, the magic happens outdoors, on the lawn, since it is right on the water with gorgeous views. Its grounds include all of the ferns, old growth trees, and landscape plants that you could possibly want. And if you can’t decide between indoors and outdoors, the Garden Atrium provides the perfect compromise, with massive skylights and insanely tall ceilings. It is such a magical venue that feels very far away while still being a short hop from Seattle.

The Manor House at Pleasant Beach Village - Bainbridge Island

a wedding ceremony set up at the Manor House on Bainbridge Island

The Manor House is on Bainbridge Island, tucked away on the south side of the island. Its oudoor space includes a massive clear tent with views of the sound, a gorgeous pergola covered in vines, and prime sunset viewing. I love how light and airy the outdoor seating feels in the sunshine, and that you can stay at the Inn as a part of your wedding package.

Fireseed Catering - Whidbey Island

the garden at Fireseed Catering abutting some large evergreen trees

Despite the name, Fireseed offers both venue space and catering on Whidbey Island! They have 10 beautiful acres of gardens, forests, and pasture lands on the property. Interestingly, they grow a lot of their own produce for their catering, with a full-time veggie farmer on board! The grounds overlook a privately owned lake, and provide stunning landscapes no matter where you roam. If you want wedding photos in tall grasses, under big trees, in a manicured garden, AND in front of water, this is your place! And as an aside, this part of Whidbey Island is one of my favorite weekend getaways in our region, with lots of beautiful nature, cute shops, and fun things to do. I have never regretted making the trip!

Roche Harbor Resort - San Juan Island

An image of Roche Harbor Resort perched on the edge of the water

I’m not gonna lie – the San Juan Islands are remote, difficult to get to, and basically swimming distance to Canada. Of course, this also makes them totally amazing! Roche Harbor Resort sits on the very edge of San Juan Island, and provides a gorgeous and laid-back setting for your outdoor wedding. On the 130-year-old property, I particularly love the old signage, the architecture, and the fact that it is attached to a marina full of docks and boats. The outdoor spaces are beautifully maintained, and of course, you and your party can stay on the property and enjoy the spa and other amenities.

I hope this list gives you some ideas of beautiful outdoor wedding venues we love! We would love to hear what ideas you are working on for your outdoor wedding. You can check your date by clicking the button below.

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