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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

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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Real Weddings, Weddings

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.

Ready to talk about your destination wedding? We’d love to chat! You can check your date with us below.

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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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Real Weddings, Weddings

Willows Lodge Wedding with Fall Colors | Cassie + Ali

Willows Lodge Wedding with Romantic Fall Vibes

If you have followed along with us for a while, you know we absolutely LOVE to design with seasonal flowers that embrace a particular time and place. So when I first spoke with Cassie about her plans for her Willows Lodge wedding, I knew it was going to be such a gorgeous wedding day!

Cassie and Ali are Seattleites who absolutely love to travel. In 2020, they had booked a trip to Jamaica for the end of the year – and decided to turn that into a honeymoon. I absolutely loved their spontaneity and sense of humor about “getting married on a deadline.” (Especially because my husband and I did something very similar to join the Peace Corps together!) So right from the start, I knew these two would be adventurous and ready to try some new ideas.

Wedding Design Inspiration

From the beginning, Cassie and Ali knew they wanted their wedding to be romantic, soft, and intimate. Cassie told me she loves neutral tones with some fall and seasonal influence, which was music to my ears. She also told me that she loved intimate weddings that were not overdone – no glitter, no neon, and no kitsch! In her words, it was all about “quality over quantity,” which is a key focus for us as well. Clearly, we were a great fit from our very first meeting!

a seasonal wequet with roses, heirloom mums, grevillea foliage, and orchidsdding bou

Seasonal Wedding Flowers

We were inspired to look at the best of what is locally available in November, which includes stunning heirloom mums. Our color palette was a mix of fall colors inspired by these mums, like taupes, burnt oranges, and burgundies, paired with classic neutrals. We kept their whole design very understated and elegant to accentuate the warm wood details and muted, wintery garden backdrop of the Willows Lodge gazebo.

We were so honored to bring seasonal beauty to Cassie and Ali for their gorgeous Willows Lodge wedding day! Scroll below to see all the beautiful photos.

a groom awaiting his first look at the Willows Lodge

floral details of the wedding arch at the Willows Lodge

a bride and groom smiling as the bride holds her bridal bouquet

Willows Lodge Garden Gazebo

The ceremony took place in the garden gazebo, which was tented for the winter. There were plenty of heaters that kept all of the guests nice and toasty! The gazebo is surrounded by lush gardens that provide so much beauty throughout the year. We loved bringing such seasonally-inspired blooms to a cozy winter space like this.

the gorgeous wedding ceremony setup at the Willows Lodge gazebo tent, with triange floral arch

November Wedding Flowers

The focal point of this Willows Lodge wedding design was the triangle arch within the Gazebo tent. We loved having the garden in the background, with so many gorgeous fall-inspired wedding flowers in the foreground. Our bride chose a triangle arch to add a little bit of boho flair to this elegant, timeless design.

We enjoyed sourcing local flowers in November, despite the challenges! We used locally grown heirloom mums, roses, and dried elements like lunaria in all of these wedding florals. We also sourced some beautiful white snapdragons, grevillea foliage, and eucalyptus from our friends in California. As a luxurious finishing touch, we added burgundy orchids to all of these designs. We love the final transformation!

wedding arch flowers at the Willows Lodge in the garden gazebo

the bride and groom embracing in front of the floral arch for their first look

the bride and froom standing and smiling in front of a garden fountain at the Willows Lodge

No Reception? No Problem!

We encountered a few challenges during this wedding. Most importantly, we had planned for a full reception with centerpieces on round tables. But the week before the wedding, all of the COVID rules changed! Couples were no longer allowed to have any receptions, so we scrapped that plan altogether. However, I love that Cassie and Ali took the opportunity to be photographed with some of the local residents of the gardens at the Willows Lodge. Talk about a one-of-a-kind wedding photo!

a groom with the resident pot-bellied pig

the couple holding hands in front of their ceremony florals in the tented gazebo

the couples first kiss at the garden gazebo tent, in front of their ceremony arch

Fall Foliage at the Willows Lodge

We also have to mention how stunning the fall foliage looked in Woodinville in November. The Willows Lodge has so many beautiful plants and trees on the grounds, and these images took my breath away. It’s no wonder that fall weddings remain so popular!

the bride and groom standing in front of their floral arch, with the bride holding her bouquet

We had so much fun creating this intimate, romantic, fall-inspired wedding at the Willows Lodge! The space was perfect for the wedding that Cassie and Ali had imagined, and we loved flowering it. The Willows Lodge wedding and catering staff were also super helpful, easy to work with, and resourceful during all of the challenges of 2020. We can’t wait to work there again!

Vendor Team

Floral Design: Bloom Poet

Venue: Willows Lodge

Photographer: Luna + Lion

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Wedding Venues, Weddings

Indoor Wedding Venues in Seattle

The best Indoor Wedding Venues in Seattle

Wedding Venues with Rain Plans Built In!

The rainy season in Seattle has officially begun! However, we firmly believe there is no bad time to get married in this beautiful city. We already shared some of our favorite outdoor wedding venues in Seattle for the dry summer months. But of course, Seattle is famous for being a rainy city most of the year. Today, we wanted to share some of our favorite indoor wedding venues in Seattle. We work with wedding venues all the time, and we absolutely love working with other wedding pros here in the PNW. Seattle has hundreds of gorgeous wedding venues, so you have plenty of options to choose from! But these favorites all have stunning indoor spaces that allow you to celebrate any time of year, with no rain plan necessary. These venues highlight the best of Seattle's architecture, history, and unique sense of place.

City Chic: Block 41 in Downtown Seattle

Block 41's indoor wedding space, with industrial touches, large wooden beams, and exposed ductwork

Block 41 offers the perfect chic indoor wedding venue for city dwellers. Located right in the heart of Belltown, this historic building offers exposed brickwork, wooden beams, and a modern, industrial vibe. The building actually served as a wagon depot for ice delivery before refrigeration! Today, its expansive spaces can hold up to 720 (!!!) wedding guests. It is also extremely convenient to downtown Seattle hotels, restaurants, and nightlife for your out-of-town guests. We love that there are so many spaces within this one venue. The upstairs and downstairs spaces can be used for your ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception in creative ways. The whole building has a ton of natural light, and Block 41 also has an iconic "Seattle" mural outside in their courtyard that is perfect for photos! We love working in this venue, because it provides so much gorgeous blank canvas for us to transform it into something truly memorable.

Historic Luxury: The Rainier Club in Downtown Seattle

the indoor space of the rainier club, with long tables, crystal chandeliers, high windows, and beautiful molded ceilings

The Rainier Club provides a luxurious indoor wedding venue in the heart of downtown Seattle. This unique space sits in one of Seattle's oldest buildings, designed in 1904 and beautifully preserved as a historic landmark. Throughout the club, you can find art deco motifs, historic works of art, and luxurious furnishings that add to the ambiance. We love that they have a variety of spaces available for weddings, each with its own intricate, curated decor. Think gold-leafed molded ceilings, crystal chandeliers, and 100-year-old woodwork. Every pocket of this venue is so stunning! If you are hoping for a luxurious, historical venue with lots of Seattle charm, look no further.

Intimate Comfort: Olympic Rooftop Pavilion

Long tables set under the skylight of the Olympic Rooftop Pavillion

We just worked here last weekend, when we had torrential rain, flooding, and high winds. Despite that insane weather, The Olympic Rooftop Pavilion was cozy and welcoming the whole time. This intimate indoor wedding venue boasts a gigantic skylight and floor-to-ceiling windows, which makes it feel like you are outdoors. The outdoor patio opens to beautiful views of the city, the Olympic mountain range, and all the docked boats and marinas in Ballard. When we had moments of sunlight, guests eagerly went outside to look out over the city and see this unique rooftop view. We also love that this venue is in the heart of Ballard, a cute neighborhood in North Seattle with some of the best restaurants, bars, and shops in the city. Just outside the door, you can find a great bar to keep the party going, or get a late-night bite to eat. It is also attached to the Hotel Ballard, a boutique hotel that offers you and your guests a place to stay without traveling. We love the ease, comfort, and intimacy of this indoor wedding venue!

A Killer View: Columbia Tower Club

a floral installation with flower strands in the columbia tower club

I won't lie - installing this floral backdrop gave us some vertigo! Welcome to the Columbia Tower Club - a modern indoor wedding venue that provides sweeping views of the city, Elliott Bay, and the 75 floors below it. Yes, that's right - this indoor wedding venue sits on the top two floors of the tallest skyscraper in Seattle. (It also happens to be the tallest skyscraper in Washington, and the fourth-tallest on the West Coast!) Centrally located in the heart of downtown, the Columbia Tower Club provides an exclusive but modern retreat for any couple looking for a unique venue. With in-house catering, proximity to downtown hotels and activities, and two floors of space, you get the perfect mix of convenience and "wow" factor. I mean, just look at this view! We could not tear our eyes away during this daytime setup, and it was just as pretty to see the city lights at night.

Rustic PNW Elegance: The Willows Lodge

willows lodge wedding setup micro wedding microwedding

Photo: Luna + Lion

Our region has plenty of rustic indoor wedding venues, but some can be quite a hike from Seattle proper. Enter the Willows Lodge, which can host up to 180 people indoors in one of its spaces. The lodge itself is located in Woodinville, which has lots of wineries, trails, and other activities for your friends and family to enjoy. For couples looking for an indoor space that feels outdoors, their gazebo space offers massive windows, natural light, and heaters. It feels quite cozy, even in the winter months! The lodge also offers a ballroom in the main building, which has all the rustic charm of a remote PNW lodge. We also love how their beautiful gardens provide the perfect setting any time of year, especially for stunning photos. Finally, we love that they offer spa and hotel packages for wedding couples, so that you can relax and pamper yourselves leading up to the big day.

Hotel Wedding Venue: Woodmark Hotel & Still Spa

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

For a larger indoor wedding venue, we love 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. They offer a wide variety of indoor spaces with waterfront views, even in the winter. The Woodmark Hotel provides an all-inclusive approach for couples who want a gorgeous wedding, without a lot of fuss. With in-house catering, rooms for you and your guests, and a spa so you can treat yourself, you'll have everything you need right onsite!

Hotel Wedding Venue: Bell Harbor International Conference Center

bell harbor international conference center indoor wedding venue space with tall windows and lots of natural light

For big weddings, we would also recommend the Bell Harbor International Conference Center. We know this sounds like a corporate place, but they secretly host some of the city's most gorgeous wedding venues! From rooftop and pier spaces in the summer, to grand indoor ballrooms for winter, you can find the perfect space here any time of year. Located on Seattle's downtown waterfront, they provide beautiful views of Elliott Bay, whether you are indoors or out. This venue works best for bigger weddings, as the spaces themselves are huge. As a point of reference, their most intimate room can host 110 people! But we love how many options they have for couples, no matter the size of your wedding. We also love that they are steps away from the heart of the city and have some seriously amazing natural light.

I hope this list gives you some ideas of beautiful indoor wedding venues we love! As we continue to look towards wedding season, we're excited to keep providing you other resources for planning your wedding. And if you are looking for a floral and event designer, we'd love to chat! You can click just below and let us know what you're dreaming up.

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