Lake Washington Wedding - Flora Nova Design - Premier Event Design Studio in Seattle

Lake Washington Wedding: Amanda and Joe’s Intimate Backyard Affair

It is always an honor to be invited to participate in a family’s intimate celebration, especially when a family invites us into their home. Amanda and Joe’s August wedding took place at Amanda’s childhood home on the shores of Lake Washington. The family welcomed our team into their private celebration so warmly and it was so much fun to help make this wedding day a treasured family memory. Amanda and Joe’s first look took place in the apple orchard – and can you imagine a more picturesque setting? Amanda’s bouquet features high summer flowers in red, burgundy and blush set off by deep greens and browns. Lush dahlias, sweet zinnias, local garden roses, amaranthus, and rudbeckia nestled in a bed of raspberry leaves, and deep blue velvet ribbons tied around the stems lent that “something blue.”

Bride and groom in orchard for their Lake Washington wedding

Grooms first look at his bride in an orchard on Lake Washington

Red, rust, blush and green summer garden bridal bouquet with zinnias and roses. | Flora Nova Design Seattle

First look in brides family owned apple orchid on Lake Washington for their summer wedding.

Bride and groom in family's apple orchard where their summer outdoor wedding was held.

Bride in her family's orchard where they held an intimate summer wedding. | Flora Nova Design

Bridal bouquet in rust and blush summer floral | Flora Nova Design Seattle

Kissing under the apple trees in the brides family orchard on their wedding day at an intimate summer garden wedding on Lake Washington.

Intimate summer outdoor garden wedding on Lake Washington | Flora Nova Design Seattle

A Wedding Ceremony on the Shores of Lake Washington

The wedding ceremony took place on the lawn overlooking Lake Washington. A lush floral arc encircled the couple, filled with summer flowers: tall delphinium and amaranthus; raspberry, camelia, abelia, and ferns; large blush roses and delicate red sprays; zinnias, echinacea, cornflower, and lots of burgundy dahlias. Floral posies decorated the chairs down the aisle, attached with multi-colored ribbon streamers.

Outdoor summer wedding ceremony on the lawn of brides family home on Lake Washington | Flora Nova Design Seattle

Grounded floral arch of lush burgundy and blush summer floral with pops of blue | Flora Nova Design Seattle

Grounded floral arch of lush burgundy and blush summer flowers with pops of blue for a summer outdoor Lake Washington Wedding | Flora Nova Design Seattle

Outdoor summer garden wedding on Lake Washington | Flora Nova Design Seattle

A close look at the burgundy and blush wedding flowers for a backyard ceremony on Lake Washington

First kiss at intimate summer wedding ceremony in backyard | Flora Nova Design

Bride and groom walking down the aisle of their outdoor intimate wedding ceremony on Lake Washington.

Bride and groom at their Intimate summer garden wedding

Bride holding bouquet of lush summer flowers in burgundy and blush colors | Flora Nova Design

A Backyard Reception

For Amanda and Joe’s lakeside reception, large picnic blankets and pillows were set out on the lawn, mixed with low and high tables for guests to enjoy as the evening wore on and the sun set across the water. The large tree beside the patio was hung with glass orbs filled with fairy lights and roses. A buffet was set out on an antique cart, and guests drank from azure blue goblets (all provided by Vintage Ambiance!). Large lanterns and hurricane candles lined the dock, lighting the way for guests who wanted to take a stroll along the water. At the end of the evening’s celebration, family and friends gave Amanda and Joe a sparkling send off. Congratulations to this lovely couple!!