Gracie and Jessica

Joy. Joy is the only way to describe Gracie and Jessica’s wedding day. I have never felt so much happiness, love and joy radiating from a couple and loved ones. For G+J we blended shades of berry, orange, peach and pink together to create a colorful sunset palette. Their July wedding blessed us with some of the most amazing seasonal flowers including: Dahlias, Lisianthus, Cosmos, Mums, Gladiolas, Snap Dragons and Sweet Peas.

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Carlee

Photographer: Tori Ostera

Venue: The Fremont Foundry

Lighting: Light Smiths Seattle

Cake: Lady Grey Seattle

Videographer: Laurel Wedding Films

Photobooth: Shutter Bus Co.

Alex + Anna

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!

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Carlee

photographer: Bare Bones Co.

venue: The Inn at Langley

hair & makeup: Michelle Wight Makeup Artistry

Meghan + Alex

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!

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Carlee

Photographer: Eleven Eleven Films

Annie + Wyatt

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!

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Carlee

Planner: The Greatest Adventure Weddings

Photographer: Between The Pine

Hair & Makeup: Angie Evans

Videographer: Green Attic

Lauren + Alan

Lauren and Alan’s Artist Point elopement is one of my favorites this year. Like many other couples, they were forced to downsize and replan their wedding day, but that didn’t stop them from having the best time. The snow melt is way behind schedule this year, so they were greeted with a Christmas in July elopement! Such a sweet and down to earth couple, I feel lucky to have worked with them. Check out the photos from Nick Plus Danee below!

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Carlee

Photographers: Nick + Danee

Hair & Makeup: Anne Timss

Andrew + Isabel

Andrew and Isabel’s Aster Butte elopement is the definition of EPIC. A hike through the North Cascades, followed by a sunset ceremony and overnight camping. The contrast of colors with the snow, bouquet, and colorful tents and gear makes these photos extra unique and beautiful. I am forever grateful that my bouquets get to trek to the tops of mountains. Congrats you two!

Photographers: The Foxes Photography

Hair & Makeup: Pacific Brides

Alex + Matt

Early Fall weddings are some of my absolute favorites, and Alex and Matt’s is no exception. Dark moody colors, combined with vibrant Fall tones made their day unique and special. Alex described their vibe as “boho and a little witchy” — what more could you ask for just before Halloween? Local Dahlias, Amaranth, Chocolate Cosmos, dried Bracken Fern, Spiral Eucalyptus, Baccara Roses and Pampas Grass brought their wedding theme to life. Not to mention, the grounds at Pine Creek Nursery were filled with pumpkins, flowers and some AMAZING golden hour light captured by Kaitlin Evans!

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Carlee

Venue: Pine Creek Nursery

Planner: Eventful Moments

Photographer: Kaitlin Evans Photography

Dress: I Do Bridal | Maggie Sottero Designs

Jess + Pablo

Jess and Pablo, what can I say? They are two of the BEST people I have worked with. Down to earth, down to party and so, so in love. Their wedding will be at the top of my list forever. A romantic beach ceremony followed by an epic dinner and dance party for their closest friends and family. Not to mention, they hired one of the best vendor teams around. Check it out below!

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Carlee

Planner: The Greatest Adventure Weddings

Photographer: Henry Tieu Photography

Hair & Makeup: Angie Evans

Catering: Table Catering Co.

Rentals: CORT, Balancing Balloons, Olympic Farm Style Events

Lawn Games: Off the Block Games

Florals: Rusted Vase Floral Co.

Cake: Honey Crumb Cake Studio

Cookies: The Funkycold Co.

Caitlin + Alexa

Caitlin + Alexa’s Ruby Beach vow renewal always brings a smile to my face. Captured flawlessly by Henry Tieu, I can’t think of a better way to describe their love than a direct quote from him: “The way they found each other, the way they keep on supporting one another, the way they raise their family together, they showed me that marriage is not all about the sunshine and rainbows but it’s all about how you can dream together and how you can support each other to get there.” a true testament to love, commitment and what marriage stands for.

Grateful for this day and the opportunity to design their flowers. Cheers to 100 more years of love and happiness! See more from their day below and the feature on June Bug Weddings

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Carlee

Planning and Styling: Rain and Pines

Cake: Sift and Gather

Stationary: Ink and Sable

Dress Boutique: The Dress Theory Seattle

Dress Designer: Rue De Seine

Danna + James

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! :)

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.

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Carlee

Chrissy + Bert

I met Chrissy at Roy Street Coffee in Capitol Hill a few months away from her wedding. She brought her Maid of Honor, Brittany along for support, and as soon as we started talking, I knew she was my type of bride! Sweet, funny, and down to earth. Chrissy & Bert were so easy to work with, we exchanged texts and emails over the next couple of months, and when their wedding day rolled around, I was SO excited to design their flowers! Their color palette was white and red. The red being for good luck.

Krista Welch of Krista Welch Creative took STUNNING photos, and I am so excited to share them with you!

Thank you Chrissy & Bert!

Photographer: Krista Welch Creative

Venue: Seattle Aquarium

Lora + Max

Sometimes the best things come together unexpectedly, and at the last minute. Lora and Max contacted me shortly before their wedding explaining that their florist had cancelled and they were in need of a new florist. I am SO glad that they reached out. Lora and Max were both kind, grateful, and so in love. They shared intimate gifts with one another before their first look at the altar. Alex Lasota captured their day so beautifully. All of the small details, smiles and one of the cutest bridal party pups to date are below! 

Photographer: Alex Lasota

Planner: Molly, Bridal Bliss

Venue: JM Cellars

Catering: Herban Feast

Hair & Makeup: Anne Timms

Cake: The Flour Box

Rentals: CORT

Florals: Rusted Vase Floral Co.

Color Theory | Tinge Floral Workshop

Dates: May 23rd - May 25th, 2017

Location: Washington School House Hotel Park City, Utah

Planner/Teacher/Host: Ashley Beyer, Tinge Floral

Photographer: Ciara Richardson Photography

Styling: Tess Comrie

Floral Providers: Mayesh Wholesale Florist & Grace Rose Farm

Floral Design: Rusted Vase Floral Co.

Nestled in to the mountains of Park City Utah, stands the Washington School House Hotel. It is the definition of picturesque. The hotel design and architecture are the picture perfect backdrop for a workshop. Ashley of Tinge Floral is one of the sweetest people I have ever met. She emits a calming, passionate energy that is contagious. Over the period of a few days, participants of Color Theory are immersed in an intensive floral design and styling workshop combined with some of the BEST meals I've ever had! Ashley surrounds herself with a truly incredible team of kind, supportive humans that made my time at Color Theory so special. Thank you Tess Comrie and Ciara Richardson for these amazing images and styling and thank you Ashley for creating such a welcoming and inspiring environment.

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.