A Cozy Winter Wedding: Lily and Josh
Lily and Josh’s cozy winter wedding at Axis Pioneer Square was a romantic affair filled with soft candlelight, warm rustic brick, and lush, elegant floral. There might have been Seattle rain falling outside, but inside everyone was cozy and warm – and having a wonderful time!
This was a special wedding for the Flora Nova team because Lily is one of our own: she actually assisted us during the 2014 and 2015 wedding seasons. We are honored to have been asked to be part of her special day! And since Lily knew her way around wedding flowers, we made sure to incorporate some of her favorite unique blooms in her designs: empress and mink protea, sweet anemones, showy anthurium, parrot tulips, and lots of roses.
![bride and groom under an umbrella with lighted trees behind](https://i1.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/9romantic-Axis-winter-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![bride and groom under umbrella with wedding bouquet](https://i1.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/36romantic-Axis-winter-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Bride and bridemaids pose under clear umbrellas](https://i1.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/34romantic-Axis-winter-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![bride and bridesmaids in brick alley](https://i2.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/33romantic-Axis-winter-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![happy bridal party sharing a laugh together](https://i2.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/8romantic-Axis-winter-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![wedding party pose with umbrellas in brick alley](https://i0.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/32romantic-Axis-winter-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![cozy winter wedding bouquet with protea, roses, amaranthus, and greens](https://i0.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/19romantic-Axis-winter-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![close up of bride in robe getting ready for her wedding](https://i0.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/16romantic-Axis-winter-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![clear umbrella over bride and groom](https://i0.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/35romantic-Axis-winter-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![wedding bouquet with protea, roses, greenery](https://i2.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/6romantic-Axis-winter-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![bride holding red, cream, and blush wedding bouquet](https://i2.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/18romantic-Axis-winter-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![bride holding bouquet with long streamers](https://i2.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/17romantic-Axis-winter-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![bride and bridesmaids pose with bouquets](https://i0.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1romantic-Axis-winter-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
A Cozy Candlelit Ceremony
Lily and Josh loved the huge brick archways at Axis and knew that they just had to celebrate their ceremony under the arch. Our team decorated that 18 foot high arch with a lush bower of greenery that curled upward and inward, accented by armfuls of blush and burgundy roses. At the base, glass hurricane candles flickered, casting their glow on the wood and brick surfaces.
![ceremony arch of greenery and roses in brich archway surrounded by candles](https://i2.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/20romantic-Axis-winter-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![tall greenery arch in brick archway with hurricane candles](https://i0.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/24romantic-Axis-winter-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![aisle entrance arrangement and hurricane candles down aisle](https://i2.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/22romantic-Axis-winter-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![father of the bride and bride walk down aisle](https://i1.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/28romantic-Axis-winter-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![bride and groom exchange vows in front of sea of hurricane candles](https://i0.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/29romantic-Axis-winter-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![ceremony arch in brick archway](https://i1.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/23romantic-Axis-winter-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![bride and groom kiss after ceremony under tall greenery arch](https://i1.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/5romantic-Axis-winter-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![bride and groom face cheering guests after wedding ceremony](https://i2.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/31romantic-Axis-winter-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
A Romantic Reception
After the ceremony, guests adjourned next door for cocktails while the team transformed the main event space for dinner. The round dining tables, dressed in blush and peach linens, were decorated with a mix of lush gold compote arrangements and soaring tall greenery arrangements in tapered crystal vases. Ceremony hurricanes moved to windowsills, and mercury glass votives of all shapes and sizes lit the tables. The long head table was dressed with more candles, greenery, and roses.
![seating chart display with greenery](https://i1.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/38romantic-Axis-winter-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Tall greenery arch attached to brick archway](https://i2.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/49romantic-Axis-winter-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Head table with candles, flowers, and bouquets](https://i1.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/53romantic-Axis-winter-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![wedding reception with round tables and brick walls](https://i1.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/50romantic-Axis-winter-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Grouping of candles on windowsill at wedding reception](https://i0.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/51romantic-Axis-winter-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Tall brick arches at wedding reception venue with tall greenery centerpiece](https://i1.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/52romantic-Axis-winter-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![low centerpiece with red](https://i1.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/48romantic-Axis-winter-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Tall greenery centerpiece on wedding reception table](https://i1.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/47romantic-Axis-winter-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![compote centerpiece with protea and roses](https://i0.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/12romantic-Axis-winter-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Close up of a cozy winter wedding bouquet with protea and roses](https://i2.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/56romantic-Axis-winter-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Tall centerpiece with greenery, blush, and burgundy flowers](https://i2.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/45romantic-Axis-winter-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![head table arrangement in blush and burgundy with roses, protea, and candles](https://i0.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/43romantic-Axis-winter-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![gold compote centerpiece at cozy winter wedding reception](https://i2.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/42romantic-Axis-winter-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![candle grouping and bud vase centerpeice](https://i1.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/41romantic-Axis-winter-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![wedding reception tables in brick room](https://i1.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/40romantic-Axis-winter-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![Bride and groom cut wedding cake](https://i0.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/55romantic-Axis-winter-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![three tiered wedding cake decorated with roses](https://i0.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/14romantic-Axis-winter-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
![bride and groom laugh together at wedding reception](https://i2.wp.com/floranovadesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/15romantic-Axis-winter-wedding-flora-nova-design.jpg?ssl=1)
If you liked this cozy winter wedding, why not look at a few more!
Maya and Scott — Winter Elegance at Canvas
Amanda and Matthew — Luxurious Winter Wedding at the Edgewater Hotel
And for another wedding at Axis Pioneer Square, check out Sarah and Nick Organic Summer Wedding
Vendor Team
Venue: Axis Pioneer Square
Floral and Decor: Flora Nova Design
Planning: Jocelyn with The Invisible Hostess
Photographer: Nick Plus Danée
Rentals: BBJ Linens
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