Teresa and Dave

A PNW destination wedding for two love birds from New Jersey. Teresa and Daves’s Roche Harbor Wedding will forever be a favorite design of mine. Their casual elegance is hard to beat. This gorgeous wedding was made possible by a dream team of vendors and was recently featured on Green Wedding Shoes.

Check it out below!

Xo

Carlee

Wedding Planner & Design - Bright Side Events / @melissa_brightsideevents 
Venue, Caterer, & Bar - Roche Harbor Resort / @rocheharborwed 
Lighting & Specialty Rentals - San Juan Shindigs / @sanjuanshindigs
Rentals -  Roche Harbor Resort / @rocheharborwed
CORT Party Rental / @cortpartyrental 
BBJ Linen/La Tavola / @bbjlatavola 
Videographer - Cynthia & Anna / @annamli and @cynthiaminhaeyoo
Florist - Goldenrod Floral Design / @goldenrodfloral
Dessert -   Seatown Sweets / @seatownsweets 
Hello Robin / @hellorobincookies 
San Juan Bakery / @bakerysanjuan 
Specialty Drinks - Rachel's Ginger Beer / @rgbsoda
Photo Booth - Shutter Bus Co. / @shutterbusco 
Invitation Suite, Paper Goods, Signage - Love Fern Design Studio / @loveferndesign 
DJ - Integral DJs / IG: @integraldjs 
Favors - Lady Yum / @ladyyum 
Officiant - Pastor James / @pjames_hsiao
Coti / Ring bearer - @cotithebernedoodle
Vow Books - Starboard Press / @starboardpress
Dress - Jenny Yoo + BHLDN / @bhldn + @jennyyoonyc
Veil - Davie and Chiyo / @davieandchiyo
Shoes - Badgley Mischka / @badgleymischka
Wedding band and engagement ring - Nature Sparkle / @nature_sparkle
Hair & Makeup - Makeup Artist Angela / @makeupartist.angela
Ring box - The Mrs Box / @the_mrs_box
Bridesmaid dresses - bhldn / @bhldn
Getting ready dresses - SS Weddings / @SS Weddings.S 
Engraved Hangers - Rustic Hustle Shop / @rustichustleshop
Suits - Indochino / @indochino
Shoes - Allen Edmonds / @allenedmonds
Tie - Tie Bar / @thetiebar 
Watch - Seiko / @seikowatchusa
Dave's Wedding band - James Allen / @jamesallenrings

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!

XO

Carlee

photographer: Bare Bones Co.

venue: The Inn at Langley

hair & makeup: Michelle Wight Makeup Artistry

Hannah + Alex

Hannah and Alex’s wedding will forever be a highlight of my career. When Hannah first reached out, she described their wedding as “Secret Garden In The City” a vibrant, flower focal wedding using Dutch still life paintings and China blue as inspiration.

For this wedding I sourced local and seasonal flowers as I usually do, but when I picked up my order I was surprised with off season tulips at Mayesh Seattle. My Dutch still life arrangements were complete.

Take a peek at the beautiful photos and the AMAZING vendor team below!

XO

Carlee

Photographer: Meghan Klein Phorography

Venue: The 101

Coordinator: Elle Frederickson with Simply by Tamara Nicole

Florist: Rusted Vase Floral Co.

Caterer: Addo Seattle

Cake: Saltadena Bakery

Makeup/Hair: Lindsey Lyon & Shannon Rasheed

Wedding Dress: Hayley Paige

Groom Suit: The Black Tux

Invitation Suite: Papier

Brass Rentals: Fanciful Rentals

Izzy + Porter

Planner: The Greatest Adventure Weddings

Photographer: Lion Lady Photography

Hair & Makeup: Jen Lagers

Rentals: CORT Party Rentals

Catering: Ravishing Radish

Floral Design: Rusted Vase Floral Co.

It's not often that when a photographer sends you "sneak peek" photos you cry and laugh and then cry and laugh some more. Lyynsey of Lion Lady Photography sent the best sneak peek album ever! I just couldn't wait! I had to share them.

I should start off by saying that Izzy + Porter were the greatest! The most laid back, care free, and silly couple to date. They trusted all of their vendors 100% and it was one of those creative freedom weddings where they just said "go with it!" The first time I met Izzy, she told me "Sorry Porter couldn't make it, he's playing D&D". I laughed and said "I like you guys already!" From there, Erika of The Greatest Adventure Weddings and I had a blast working on their design together.

A bright and cheery color palette mixed with a private waterfront venue made their day extra special. I even collaborated on their arbor with Izzy's Dad Dave. Their wedding is truly one for the books! See all of the magic below.

Thank you Izzy and Porter!

Xo

Carlee 

Matt + Keiko

A velvet wedding dress, two love birds, and one of the most epic dance parties of all time!

I worked alongside Danae of Perfectly Posh Events to bring Matt & Keiko's vision to life. If you ever have the chance to work with Danae, do it! She's a creative gem and someone I am lucky enough to call a friend-or, or in wedding industry language, someone who is a vendor AND a friend. 

We brought the outdoors, with vines trailing along Crimson Haze bistro lights, a romantic copper arch way, and greenery centerpieces. A quirky library book collection paired with globes, indoor plants, and textured blooms made guests feel as if they were in the house of a brilliant college professor. Sophisticated and organic all at the same time.

Be sure to check out these images from Carina Skrobecki. They are INCREDIBLE!

Date: September 16, 2017

Venue: AXIS Pioneer Square

Planner: Perfectly Posh Events (Danae)

Photographer: Carina Skrobecki

Lighting: Crimson Haze

Hair + Makeup: KLS Makeup Artistry

Caterer: City Catering

Rentals: Vintage Ambiance & CORT

DJ: Integral DJ's

Fall in Love | Styled Shoot

It's my favorite time of year. Leaves are falling, pumpkin patches are over flowing, and the never ending season of hot coffee and scarves is upon us!  It is the perfect season for golden hour light, natural wind, and a romantic shoot in the great outdoors.

Erika of The Greatest Adventure Weddings and I put together a non-traditional pumpkin patch shoot with a really, really wonderful vendor team, and it turned out to be one of my favorite shoots of the year.

See below for all of the magic captured by Jason Lucas!

Planner: The Greatest Adventure Weddings

Venue: Crossroads Weddings / Thomas Family Farms

Photographer: Jason Lucas

Hair & Makeup: Pacific Brides

Dress: The Dress Theory

Cake: Blue Box Bakery

Jewelry: Green Lake Jewelry

Paper Goods: Pink by Peach

Hair Pieces: Hair Comes The Bride

Linens: BBJ Linen

Rentals: CORT & Fanciful Event Rentals

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.

JB + SDP

A roof top courthouse ceremony followed by an intimate rehearsal dinner at Casco Antiguo started off Jesse and Sophia's epic wedding weekend. There are so many little details that made this my FAVORITE wedding of the year. Jesse and Sophia worked hard to bring their modern, artistic wedding to life. A stellar vendor team, hand painted artwork from the groom, unique decor touches (including a SUPER FUN photo booth back drop), and a custom made neon sign are just a few of the details that make this wedding so special. Thank you Jesse and Sophia for trusting me with your vision, and for letting me have so much artistic freedom with your florals. 

Photographer: Chelon Ione Photography

Day of Coordinator: Erika, New Creations Weddings

Cake: Blue Box Bakery

Caterer: Duos Catering

Venue: Axis Pioneer Square

DJ: DJ 100 Proof

Florals: Rusted Vase Floral Co.

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.