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Alex + Anna

Whidbey Island Elopement | The Inn at Langley, WA

Alex and Anna’s Whidbey Island elopement was so magical and intimate. Surrounded by their closest friends and family, Alex and Anna said “I Do” at The Inn at Langley followed by an AirBnb dinner. Their wedding plans may have changed due to COVID, but they really did make the best of their special day. With each pivot and revision, Alex + Anna were so kind and gracious, and I couldn’t have been happier to design their flowers. We used a variety of dried and seasonal flowers to bring their wedding day to life. Thank you again for working with me!

XO

Carlee

photographer: Bare Bones Co.

venue: The Inn at Langley

hair & makeup: Michelle Wight Makeup Artistry

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Meghan + Alex

Golden Hour Adventure Wedding | Mt. Rainier, WA

When “golden hour” describes the whole day, you know it’s going to be good. Meghan + Alex’s elopement really is one of my favorites to date. The smiles, gorgeous lighting and love radiating from these two is beyond beautiful. Thank you Breanna for these photos!

Xo

Carlee

Photographer: Eleven Eleven Films

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Annie + Wyatt

The Little Blu Cabin | Mt. Rainier, WA

Annie and Wyatt’s Mt. Rainier elopement at the Little Blu Cabin was so wonderfully captured by Mollie of Between the Pine. You can feel the love from their photos. Planned and coordinated by Erika of The Greatest Adventure Weddings with hair and makeup by Angie Evans. Annie asked for a bright and colorful bouquet with fluffy blooms! I used local Peonies, Ranunculus, Snap Draogons, Geum, Stock and Deutzia to bring her vision to life. Cheers to colorful couples and blooms!

XO

Carlee

Planner: The Greatest Adventure Weddings

Photographer: Between The Pine

Hair & Makeup: Angie Evans

Videographer: Green Attic

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Julia Grace + Thor

Carnation Farms Wedding | Carnation

Julia Grace and Thor’s wedding at Carnation Farms was a highlight of 2019. There were so many elements that made this day extra special. Hanging chandeliers, elevated arrangements, one of my favorite bouquets, and so so much love.

Planner: Wonderstruck Events

Photographers: Athena and Camron

Hair & Makeup: Off White Makeup and Beauty

Dress: Miss Hayley Paige

Venue: Carnation Farms

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Enna + Carl

A Romantic Affair at Newcastle Golf Club | Newcastle, WA

Enna and Carl are hands down the sweetest people I know. Their smiles and love for one another truly light up a room. Not to mention, their love for all things Disney. It was an honor to do their flowers and work alongside their carefully chosen vendor team. No detail was left out for their wedding (including that special pop of blue!). Beautiful calligraphy and signage, gorgeous photos, and a cake for the books! Thank you for working with me.

xo

Carlee

Venue: The Golf Club at Newcastle

Photographer: Blue Rose Photos

Hair & Makeup: Salon Maison

Dress: Made with Love Bridal

Dress Boutique: A & Be Bridal Shop

Signage & Calligraphy: The Fancy Cat Studio

Paper Goods: Minted

Cake: The Sweet Side

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Jenna + Al

Blush & White Admirals House Wedding | Seattle, WA

Jenna and Al’s beautiful Admiral’s House wedding was a favorite of this Summer season. A classic blush and white garden wedding with just enough of a modern touch makes this day extra special. Thank you to the wonderful vendor team for bringing this one to life.

xo

Carlee

Photographer: Ryan Flynn

Planner: Holly - Kate & Company

Venue: The Admiral’s House

Rentals: Fanciful Rentals + CORT Rental Co.

Hair & Makeup: Off White Makeup & Beauty

Catering: Ravishing Radish

DJ: Braden Landon

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Danna + James

Colorful Olympic Sculpture Park Wedding | Seattle, WA

Venue: Olympic Sculpture Park

Photographer: Lion Lady Photo

Planner: The Greatest Adventure Weddings

Hair & Makeup: Pacific Brides

Danna and James were married at the Olympic Sculpture Park in Seattle on August 3rd, 2018. Their funky, PNW inspired wedding was a blast to design alongside Erika of The Greatest Adventure. Unique elements, lots of color and a great vendor team! See the photos below from Lyynsey of Lion Lady Photography!

Thanks Danna & James! :)

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Jennifer + Dan

Mountain Elopement | WA

Day of Coordinator / Officiant: The Greatest Adventure Weddings

Photographer: Henry Tieu

Hair & Makeup: Anne Timss

Florist: Rusted Vase Floral Co.

Jennifer and Dan's mountain elopement was a show stopper day, filled with love, tears and so much laughter. An amazing team was put together and magic truly happened. Erika of The Greatest Adventure curates some of the most amazing weddings and elopements, she has a knack for putting teams and couples together, and I am so grateful she recommended Jennifer and Dan to me. 

Take a peek at these AMAZING photos from Henry below. 

Congrats you two!

Xo

Carlee

 

 

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Boudoir Session

 

Location: Bemis Arts Building, Seattle, WA

Photography
Catie Coyle Photography
http://catiecoyle.com
@catiecoylephoto

Makeup
Kendra Springer
http://kls-makeupartistry.com
@kls_makeupartistry

Florals
Rusted Vase Floral Co.
https://www.rustedvase.com
@rustedvaseco

Stationary
Euni + Co.
https://www.euniandco.com
@euniandco

Lingerie
Flora Nikrooz
http://flora-nikrooz.com
@floranikrooz

Film Lab:
PhotoVision
http://photovisionprints.com
@photovisionprints

Model 1: @kls_makeupartistry
Model 2: @_geneieve
Model 3: @elisetrattner

Blooms, boudoir and bad ass boss ladys..... What more is there to say?

 

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Ponderosa & Thyme Workshop

Date: November 17, 2017

Location: Tendue, Portland, OR

Workshop Host: Katie Davis, Ponderosa & Thyme

Photographer: MacCoy Dean

Workshop Team: Mark Davis & Sarah Pearson

 

I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. Back in November, I was sitting in my van anxiously awaiting set up for a big event, and on a whim, I decided to register for The Ponderosa & Thyme Bouquet Workshop. I am here to tell you that I am so happy I trusted my gut, and so grateful that I made a spontaneous decision to go.

IT WAS WONDERFUL. MAGICAL. INSPIRING. All of the good things, truly!

I walked in to the beautiful Tendue space, and I was greeted by smiling faces and beautiful blooms. I immediately felt at home. 

Katie is an angel. She is the sweetest, most down to earth person I have ever met. She kicked off her shoes, invited us to eat, drink coffee, sip tea, and reflect together. 

We went through a flower meditation, foraging adventure, ate delicious meals and had the most wonderful GLUTEN FREE | VEGAN DONUTS from Katie's husband Mark of BigWig Donuts.

Katie's workshop staff included; Sarah Pearson, her husband Mark Davis, and photographer MacCoy Dean. Everyone was kind, supportive, and had their own inspiring stories to share.

Thank you for everything Katie, Mark, Sarah, and MacCoy. And thank you Antje, Robyn, Lindsay, and Emily for being yourselves, I feel lucky to have flower friends like you.

XO

Carlee

 

 

 

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Chauanh + Gabriel

Date: August 12, 2017

Coordinator: Luma & Lavender

Photographer: Luma Weddings

Venue: Private Residence, Whidbey Island

Florals: Rusted Vase Floral Co.

Chauanh and Gabriel were married at a beautiful family home on Whidbey Island. The sun was shining and a light breeze rolled through the property, the perfect wedding weather! Family and bridal party members were bustling around, vendor teams were prepping food, folding napkins, and taking photos. It was laid back and intimate, one of my favorite wedding set ups! (Not to mention one of my favorite couples.)

I first met Chauanh & Gabriel at a coffee shop in Capitol Hill, they were silly, sweet, and so happy to be planning their wedding together. Their vision for florals was simple and lush, with a touch of the PNW beach. Gabriel's Dad built a custom driftwood arch for the ceremony that I wish I could have taken home with me, it was stunning! They fused together Vietnamese traditions with their romantic ceremony and reception, and everything went together beautifully!

One of the best details of the day was perhaps Chauanah's three dresses! One red, one white, one pink. Each representing a significant part of their cultures and commitment to one another.

Working alongside Haley & Kyle Goldie of Luma Weddings/Luma & Lavender is always fun and the images from Kyle are stunning! Take a peek below....!

Thanks Chauanh & Gabriel!

XO

Carlee

 

 

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Tessa + Evan

Date: July, 22, 2017

Location: Odd Fellows Hall, Orcas Island, Washington

Photographer: Portolose Photography

Cake: Honey Crumb Cake Studio

Floral Design: Rusted Vase Floral Co.

If I could dream up my own wedding, it would be similar to Tessa & Evan's. Simple and sweet. Happy grins around every corner and the sweetest little details. While looking through their gallery, I teared up multiple times. Their wedding is the perfect mix of boho chic and PNW adventure. Not to mention an amazing color palette filled with warm, rich tones. The photos from Jacquelyn Portolese are INCREDIBLE. You can feel the love that Tessa, Evan and their families share, it is a really beautiful thing. 

 

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Anna + Mike

Date: June 17, 2017

Location: Maroni Meadows, Snohomish, WA

Photographer: Lora Grady Photography

Cake: Baked Seattle

Floral Design: Rusted Vase Floral Co.

There are a few times each wedding season that I meet a bride and instantly know that we are the perfect match. When I met Anna earlier this year, it was one of those encounters. I felt like we had been friends for years. When you pair that chemistry with an amazing vision and vendor team, it's likely that the wedding will be wonderful. Maroni meadows is tucked away on a quiet side road just above the Snohomish valley. It is a sweet backyard venue with just the right amount of decor. Lora Grady Photography blew me away with the photos, soft, romantic and beautiful. To see more of Lora's work and more from Anna & Mike's wedding, be sure to check out her blog here.

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