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.

XO

Carlee

Photographer: Tori Ostera

Venue: The Fremont Foundry

Lighting: Light Smiths Seattle

Cake: Lady Grey Seattle

Videographer: Laurel Wedding Films

Photobooth: Shutter Bus Co.

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

Stephanie and Kyle

Stephanie and Kyle are a few of my blue loving friends. Anytime I am able to work with blue flowers, I am a happy camper. Their JM Cellars wedding is a favorite design of 2021. All of the texture, Spring blooms and a super fun hanging floral installation for their ceremony. Thanks you two!

Full vendor details below.

venue jm cellars

photographer stephanie kotaniemi

planner bridal bliss nw

catering shooby doo catering

beauty katie vigil and bride and jen

cake deep sea sugar & salt

rentals fanciful rentals

dj scott dulin

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!

XO

Carlee

Photographers: Nick + Danee

Hair & Makeup: Anne Timss

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!

XO

Carlee

Venue: Pine Creek Nursery

Planner: Eventful Moments

Photographer: Kaitlin Evans Photography

Dress: I Do Bridal | Maggie Sottero Designs

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

Julia Grace + Thor

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

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!

Xo

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.

Enna + Carl

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

Cassie + Patrick

My mind was blown when I saw the photos from Cassie + Patrick’s elopement. Words do NOT do justice for the beauty Cara captured. So I will keep it short and sweet….. See for yourself :)

Xo Carlee

Location: Diablo Lake, WA

Photographer: Cara Mia

Dress: Rue de Seine

Katie + Nate

Katie and Nate’s Lake Quinault Lodge wedding was one of my favorite weddings to design EVER. Amber of A. Renee Weddings brought me on as their florist, and I am so happy she did. A dreamy color palette, beautiful location and one of the sweetest couples and families around. A true forever favorite. Thank you for working with me! - Carlee

Wedding Planning & Styling // A. Renee Weddings & Events

Venue & Catering // Lake Quinault Lodge

Photography // Benj Haisch

Videography // First Person Pictures

Florals // Rusted Vase Floral Co.

Stationery & Signage // Robinson Creative House
Music // Integral DJs
Makeup // Melissa Korn Makeup Artist
Hair // Cosmina Hair Studio

Wedding Gown // Hayley Paige

Groomsmen Suits // The Black Tux
Linens // La Tavola Linen
Wedding Styling & Staging // Fanciful Rentals
Farm Tables // Olympic Farm Style & Events
Wedding Rentals // Cort Party Rental

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! :)

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 

Jennifer + Dan

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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