Melissa and Andy Altig’s Elegant Wedding at their Family’s Private Estate
Mama mia, was this a gorgeous wedding! Last August, the Flora Nova team had the privilege of working with the ever-fabulous Katy of Vows Wedding and Event Planning to design this fairytale white wedding on the groom’s family’s private estate for 300 guests. This was a family affair on a grand scale with the ceremony at the family church followed by the reception in a grand tent at their family farm in Kirkland.
![Bride and groom - An Elegant Private Estate Wedding in Kirkland, featuring lush greenery and lots of garden flowers, designed by Flora Nova Design, Seattle](https://i2.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/104luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![A bride and her bride's maids by the pool - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i0.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/18luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Bride and groom in front of their vintage VW bug - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i2.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/21luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Bride and bride's maids in black dresses holding white bridal bouquets - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i2.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/19luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
We designed all floral accents in an overall classic, neutral color palette in white and cream with lush greenery accents. The bouquets featured mostly white roses in various styles and sizes: garden roses, garden spray roses, and sweet heart roses.
An Elegant Church Ceremony in Green and White
For the ceremony at their family church in Kirkland we designed grand greenery floral walls flanking the grand altar area on both sides and in the front. The aisle was covered in a custom aisle carpet, then covered in thousands of rose petals. Each pew was dripping with greenery vines and white rose blooms.
![Church Ceremony with greenery walls and white flowers - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i1.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/24luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Wedding ceremony with large greenery walls, and white petals in aisle - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i0.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/40luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Large greenery wall trailing with white flowers - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i0.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/25luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Altar flowers in white and green - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i2.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/27luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Wedding ceremony with tall greenery walls covered in white flowers - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i0.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/29luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Bride and groom at their wedding ceremony - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i0.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/36luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![A baptismal font covered in candles - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i0.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/34luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Bride and groom at the altar - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i1.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/33luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![White pew flower decor - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i0.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/38luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Ring bearer at wedding ceremo0ny walking down aisle - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i2.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/28luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Flower girl with flower crown and flower basket - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i1.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/32luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Wedding ceremony at church - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i0.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/31luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Bride and groom at altar - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i2.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/39luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Bride and groom getting married at church - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i1.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/41luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![White flowers at each pew - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i1.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/26luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Bride and groom just married at the altar - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i0.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/42luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Bride and groom just married walking down aisle - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i1.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/44luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Bride and groom in vintage VW bug - just married - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i1.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/47luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
And Now To The Elegant Private Estate Wedding Reception
After an intimate ceremony at the family’s Catholic parish, the guests heads back to the family manse for cocktails by the pool. Check out those floating lily pads in the turquoise water!
![Wedding tent - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i2.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/68luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![A flower filled wedding reception - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i0.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/70luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Pool flowers for wedding - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i0.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/71luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Pool flowers - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i2.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/73luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Floating white flowers as pool decorations - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i0.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/72luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
After cocktails, the lucky guests strolled through the gardens down to a custom-built tent on the back lawn (constructed by the amazing team at Cort Party Rental) for dinner and dancing. This family has a love affair with the gardenia and just had to have them, so we obliged: 500 fresh cut gardenias were flown in for the occasion. As you can imagine, the scent when guests walked into the tent was heavenly! Each place setting was graced with a stemmed gardenia, and more gardenias were tucked into the abundant floral arrangements that lined the long dinner tables. For centerpieces we designed a mix of elevated and low arrangements, each stuffed with garden roses, fairy roses, dahlias, vintage hydrangea, and dripping with a mix of garden greenery.
![Long table at wedding reception with white centerpieces - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i2.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/48luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Centerpiece of white garden flowers in gold compote - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i2.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/59luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Long tables lined with white centerpieces - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i1.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/56luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Lucite seating chart in front of greenery wall - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i1.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/76luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Long tables filles with white centerpieces - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i1.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/55luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Lush flower wall as head table backdrop, with greenery garlands above - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i2.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/54luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![White flowers in gold compote - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i1.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/53luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Long table filles with white flowers and candles - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i2.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/51luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Greenery garlands in wedding tent with long tables - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i2.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/83luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Centerpieces with white flowers on long tables - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i1.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/50luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![A long table filles with tall and low centerpieces - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i1.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/57luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![White garden flowers in gold vase - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i1.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/60luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Tall centerpieces with white flowers and greenery lining long tables - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i2.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/61luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Tall centerpiece of white garden flowers on top of clear crystal vase - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i2.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/65luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Flower lined entrance to wedding tent - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i2.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/74luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Long tables lined with lush garden flowers - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i1.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/89luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![White flowers in gold compote - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i0.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/52luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Long greenery garlands in tent ceiling above long tables - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i2.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/84luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Long tables at wedding reception with tall centerpieces, white flowers - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i2.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/82luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Greenery garlands above dance floor at wedding tent - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i1.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/90luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Long guest tables with white floral centerpieces - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i0.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/92luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Long guest tables at wedding reception, gardenias at each place setting - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i2.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/103luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![A flower lined stairway into the wedding tent- Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i1.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/75luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
As the evening wore on, Andy, Melissa, and their attendants had the perfect view of the festivities from their 32′ head table loaded with flowers and fully framed by a lush floral backdrop. Dense greenery swags graced the ceiling and called attention to the drool-worthy (and enormous!) crystal chandeliers. Tall taper candles and glittering gold mercury glass votives created a romantic glow as the sun set, and the revelers danced long into the night. What a perfect day!
![A flower wall behind the head table - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i2.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/63luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Luxurious wedding head table with flower wall backdrop - An Elegant Private Estate Wedding in Kirkland, designed by Flora Nova Design, Seattle](https://i0.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/112luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Lush flower wall as head table backdrop, with greenery garlands above - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i2.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/54luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![A toast to the wedding couple, flower lined head table - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i1.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/110luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![A head table willed with white centerpieces and candles - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i2.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/105luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![A flower lined head table, with flowerwall backdrop, and greenery garlands above - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i2.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/80luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![A toast to the wedding couple, with flower wall behind headt able - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i0.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/111luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![A luxurious head table with blooming flower wall as backdrop - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i2.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/78luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Bride and groom at their head table - Elegant Summer Private Estate Wedding. Flora Nova Design Seattle](https://i1.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/108luxe-summer-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
What did you think of this wedding? Let us know if we can help you design your summer tent wedding.
And if you liked this wedding you might also enjoy looking at these large tent weddings:
- The Gorgeous Wedding of Brita and Richie Altig (Richie is Andy’s brother)
- Anne and Ryan – An Elegant Backyard Wedding
- Ashley and Jordan’s Luxe Garden Wedding
—– Content updated on January 14, 2020 ——
Vendor Team:
Floral and Design: Flora Nova Design
Ceremony Venue: Holy Family Catholic Parish
Reception Venue: Private Estate
Wedding Planner: Vows Wedding and Event Planning
Photographer: J Garner Photography
Tent & Rentals: Cort Party Rental
Cake: The SweetSide
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