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October 15, 2022

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Wedding: Marielle and Casey

Marielle and Casey’s dreamy summer wedding was one of our team’s absolute favorite weddings of 2019. This lovely couple wanted to capture the drama and romance of a Midsummer’s Night Dream with their August wedding, and they certainly did it! They hired us for our Signature Flora Nova package, so we got to design all aspects of this beautiful wedding day. So fun!!

Marielle chose a floral wedding dress and the rest of the wedding party wore a mix of soft blues and sage green. Summery white florals mixed with abundant flowing greenery and accents of grapevine, rich dark wood, and touches of gold throughout the ceremony and reception decor. The wedding was held at The Golf Club at Newcastle, an iconic Seattle venue with a killer view of Lake Washington, the Olympic mountains, and both downtown Bellevue and Seattle.

Groom and Bride in floral wedding dress standing in garden

Bride holding midsummer night's wedding bouquet in front of her face

Groom and Bride in floral wedding dress sitting on velvet setee on veranda with gold course in background

Bride and groom kissing, seen through white daisies in garden

Bride in floral dress and bridemaids in sage bridesmaids dresses standing on grassy hill

Bride and groom looking at airplane fling through blue sky

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Wedding Ceremony Under the Tent

Is there anything more summery than a white tent wedding?? Guests entered the marquee through a lush greenery arch and found the interior transformed into an enchanted fairyland (and isn’t that what a midsummer night’s dream wedding is all about?!?). Green smilax vines dripped from the central chandeliers and climbed the draped walls. Gardenia blooms greeted guests as they took their seats on long wooden benches on either side of the long white aisle. And at the front, a towering four-posted arch of grapevine, smilax vines, and white roses created the perfect canopy for the couple’s exchange of vows.

Midsummer Night's Dream Wedding ceremony aisle lined with greenery

Greenery entrance arch in front of white tent

Aisle entrance arrangement and hanging greenery from chandelier over white aisle runner

wooden benches for the ceremony in white tent with large floral urn and ceremony arch

Aisle entrance urns flanking white aisle with lanterns

aisle flowers placed by wooden benches for ceremony

Grapevine, greenery, and gold lantern at ceremony aisle entrance

Greenery vines climbing walls of the tent at ceremony

Grapevine ceremony arch with greenery and roses in this midsummer night's dream wedding

Gardenias placed on wooden benches for guests at ceremony

Bride in floral dress walking down white aisle in midsummer night's dream wedding

Midsummer Night's Dream wedding Bride and groom kissing as ceremony guests cheer

Bride pausing at aisle entrance before procession

Gardenia placed on ceremony wooden bench under white tent

Bride and groom exchange vows under grapevine ceremony arch

First kiss under grapevine ceremony arch during Midsummer Night's Wedding

Groom and bride in floral wedding dress kiss in front of ceremony

On to the Party!

After a cocktail reception on the sunlit terrace, guests dined in the greenery filled ballroom. Custom built wooden trellises framed each of the long vineyard tables. These were draped with vines and hung with delicate hanging votive candles. Each of the ballroom’s eight chandeliers were also hung with vines, and tall crystal vases filled with greenery created the illusion of indoor trees on the tables. As a special touch, the bride’s family commissioned custom made sliced wooden charger plates embellished with the couple’s monogram – a gift for each guest.

Midsummer Night's Dream Weddding Trellis over dining table hung with green vines and hanging candles

Midsummer Night's Dream Wedding Wooden trellis over table hung with vines and hanging candles in ballroom

vines hanging over table with hanging votives, over long reception table

hanging votives over reception table with greenery vines

Midsommer night's dream wedding reception with hanging greenery and votives

Sweetheart table with greenery backdrop, round table with white centerpiece

Round table at wedding reception with white and green centerpiece and wooden charger plates

Detail shot of midsummer night's dream wedding reception

wedding reception with hanging greenery, hanging votives, and wooden chairs

hanging votives over long tables with white centerpiece

long wooden table with hanging candles and greenery at this Midsummer Night's Dream Wedding

rosemary napkin greens tucked into napkin with menu card at wedding reception

hanging candles and vines over wedding reception table

bride and groom at wedding reception sweetheart table

bride and groom laughing at wedding reception

If you enjoyed this lush green summer wedding, check out more:

Vendor List:

Venue: The Golf Club At Newcastle

Planning and Coordination: Lindeman Events

Florals and Design: Flora Nova Design

Photography: Red Box Pictures

Rentals: Cort Party Rentals, BBJ Latavola

October 10, 2022

A Red Winter Wedding

A Dramatic Red Winter December Wedding: Meagan & Sonny at the Four Seasons Seattle

Bride with a red bouquet and full length veil makes a dramatic entrance to her winter ceremony lit by lots of candles lining the aisle | Flora Nova Design Seattle

Dramatic Winter Ballroom Wedding

Big drama was the hallmark of this red winter wedding which we brought to every detail of this special event. We loved this dramatic winter color palette of moody dark reds, burgundy, navy blue, accents of blush and loads of texture and greenery. For drama we added lucite and lots of glitzy gold, and as a result it made for an incredible dramatic evening. Which moreover felt cozy and intimate despite being in the beautiful large Four Seasons Hotel ballroom.

Red peonies, burgundy ranunculus, and seeded eucalyptus are just a few flowers that make up this striking winter bridal bouquet by Flora Nova Design Seattle

Black and white bridal portrait with veil at a winter wedding.

Bride and groom at their red winter wedding with a red peony bridal bouquet.

Bride in off the shoulder long sleeve wedding dress smiling at her groom during their red winter wedding ceremony.

Hurricane candles and gold chameleon chairs with red cushions line the aisle for our red winter wedding ceremony.

Navy blue aisle runner lined with gold chameleon chairs and hurricane candles paired with red and blush floral for a winter wedding ceremony.

Four Seasons Seattle ballroom wedding ceremony set up with tall floral pieces at the front of the aisle.

Red winter wedding ceremony setup with a navy aisle runner lined with candles and tall floral arrangements at the alter.

Unique Details Add Up To A Memorable Event

For this red winter wedding ceremony we used a bold navy blue aisle runner in place of a traditional white carpet. The full room draping in the same shade of navy created the perfect setting for their evening ceremony. Moreover we lined the aisle with lots of candles, placed next to gold chameleon chairs with red cushions. At the front of the aisle we placed four tall arrangements with long trailing greenery on lucite pillars and plenty of candles to brighten the December evening.

Four tall floral arrangements in red and blush winter flowers along with pillar candles and an unusual navy aisle runner.

Gold chameleon chairs with red cushions and four tall floral arrangements at the front of the aisle with cascading greens at a winter wedding ceremony.

Red winter wedding bridal bouquet of peonies roses, and ranunculus | Flora Nova Design Seattle

Red winter wedding ceremony with tall red floral.

Red peonies and ranunculus along with winter foliages make for a romantic winter bridal bouquet. | Flora Nova Design Seattle

Dramatic winter wedding ceremony in a hotel ballroom with a navy aisle runner and lots of candles.

Low compote arrangements with red amaryllis, roses and other winter floral for a red winter wedding.

Red peonies are the star of these winter bouquets along with roses and foliages.

Red winter wedding aisle entrance with red winter floral and lots of candlelight. | Flora Nova Design Seattle

Burgundy and pink ribbon streamers cascade from a red peony bridal bouquet designed by Flora Nova Design

For Meagan and Sonny’s ballroom reception we used navy table linens paired with red and crimson patterned napkins. Gold rimmed charger plates, gold flatware, plenty of gold candles with a romantic glow completed the look. In addition we used a mix of low compote and tall centerpieces on gold stands. We used winter floral such as antique hydrangea, roses, amaranths, pepper berry, and amaryllis in rich shades of reds and blush. We then added lots of greenery and texture and to finish everything off we added a red spray rose to every napkin. As a result we created a romantic yet dramatic red winter wedding. What do you think?

Elevated floral centerpiece in red and blush for a winter wedding reception | Designed by Flora Nova Design Seattle

Moody winter wedding reception table setting with navy linens and dark red floral.

Dramatic winter wedding reception with tall floral centerpieces of red antique hydrangea, roses, and greenery.

Winter wedding reception table setting of gold flatware and gold rimmed charger plate on navy linen with red rose floral and candles.

Dramatic December wedding at the Four Seasons Seattle ballroom with tall red floral centerpieces designed by Flora Nova Design.

Grand ballroom red winter wedding reception with navy blue draped walls

Navy blue linen with a tall floral centerpiece in burgundy and blush for a winter wedding reception designed by Flora Nova Design Seattle

Ballroom wedding reception at the Four Seasons Seattle for a red winter wedding | Flora Nova Design

Tall floral centerpiece with red roses, antique hydrangea, and lots of trailing green ruskus at a red winter wedding reception.

Red rose centerpiece at a December wedding with gold rimmed charger plates and gold flatware.

Red winter wedding reception centerpiece of roses and magnolia with pillar candles.

Winter ballroom wedding reception with red and blush floral centerpieces.

Place setting for a formal winter wedding reception with navy linens and red watercolor napkins with a red rose on each napkin.

Red winter wedding ballroom reception by Flora Nova Design Seattle

Tall winter floral arrangement for a reception at Four Seasons Seattle with a navy blue draped ballroom.

Red and blush roses and eucalyptus low centerpieces along with lots of candles make a cozy winter reception more romantic.

Candlelit tabletop with a red rose centerpiece on navy blue linens for a winter wedding reception by Flora Nova Design Seattle

Red winter wedding reception at the Four Seasons Seattle with a view of the great Farris wheel out the ballroom windows.

Red winter wedding reception red rose and magnolia centerpieces on navy blue linens.

Romantic candlelit tables at a winter wedding reception with red and blush floral centerpieces | Flora Nova Design Seattle

Red winter wedding place setting with red napkins, navy blue linens and gold flatware and charger plates.

Winter wedding place setting with a red rose on the menu card, navy linens and gold flatware and charger plate.

Red winter wedding reception round tables with navy linens and red floral accents.

Red roses, antique hydrangea, stock, blush roses and lots of texture and foliages make a memorable winter floral arrangement.

Winter wedding place setting details like a gold wrapped chocolate and red rose at each place setting delight every guest.

Bride and groom in front of the great ferris wheel Seattle at sunset.

Confetti cannon explodes with gold confetti over bride and groom at their winter reception.

Are you planning a winter wedding? If so, you might also want to check out these fun weddings we recently designed for other couples:

VENDOR TEAM

Ceremony and Reception Venue: Four Seasons Seattle

Floral and Event Design: Flora Nova Design

Coordination: Occassions LLC

Photographer: Alante Photography

Rentals: Cort Party Rentals, BBJ Linen

May 18, 2022

Purple Spring Wedding Flowers

The Romantic Spring Wedding of Christina and Ryan

How about purple spring wedding flowers? Sweet-pea, roses, stock, hyacinths, phlox, campanula … to just name a few. They are not only super pretty and delicate but oh-so fragrant too. Christina and Ryan celebrated their wedding day last June at the swank Four Seasons Hotel in Seattle and incorporated all those pretty flowers as part of their floral designs.

The weather outside was unusually hot (do you remember that heatwave?) and we were so glad to be working indoors. And wow, the flowers sure liked the air conditioned ballroom too.

Wedding party with groomsmen in black tuxedos and bridesmaids in purple dresses holding white and purple spring bouquets

Romantic Bouquets of Purple Spring Wedding Flowers

We had so much fun designing these fluffy, romantic bouquets for Christina and her bridal party. Fragrant sweet pea was just the perfect addition to bouquets of roses, peonies, and ranunculus.

Bride holding a bouquet of white peonies, white ranunculus, purple sweet pea

Bouquets of white and purple spring flowers: purple sweet pea, white peonies, and white ranunculus and roses

Bridal party in purple dresses sitting under a wooden wedding arch adorned with white and purple spring wedding flowers

A Wooden Arch for the Ceremony

For Christina and Ryan’s spring ceremony we designed a wooden arbor adorned with sheer draping, lots of fresh spring greenery, and white and purple spring wedding flowers. We used peonies, roses, stock, campanula, and phlox to create a romantic backdrop with an organic garden feel.

Wooden wedding arch with draping and white and purple spring wedding flowers

Bride and groom with bouquet of purple sweet peas, white ranunculus, white roses, and white peonies

Four Seasons Seattle ballroom draped in white sheer draping with aisle entrance flowers propped onto clear lucite pedestals with tall glass hurricane candles

Aisle entrance flowers propped onto clear lucite pedestals with tall glass hurricane candles

First kiss as husband and wife under a wooden wedding arch adorned with white and purple spring wedding flowers

Spring wedding ceremony with wooden arch adorned with white and purple spring wedding flowers

Purple calendulas for a spring wedding in Seattle

And we lined the aisle and aisle entrance with hurricane candles and flowers propped onto clear lucite pedestals.

A Romantic Reception Featuring Purple Spring Wedding Flowers

And look at this romantic and elegant wedding reception: wall draping, specialty linens, silver Chivari chairs, and lots of spring flowers and candles transformed the Four Seasons ballroom into a fresh, romantic reception space. And look at these beautiful chandeliers above the dance floor – what a nice touch.

Spring wedding reception at the Four Seasons Hotel in Seattle with white linens, silver Chivari chairs, white wall draping, purple napkins, and purple spring flower centerpieces

Reception table with gold rimmed charger plates, purple napkin, and spring flowers with with geo shaped candles

Sweetheart table with wooden arch as backdrop with purple spring wedding flowers, white draping accent, and lots of hurricane candles

Spring wedding reception at the Four Seasons Hotel Seattle with draped walls, silver Chivari chairs, and spring flowers in purple and white

Centerpiece in silver compote vessel with white peonies, purple roses, white ranunculus and greenery

Some of these shades remind me of the Pantone Color of the Year 2022 “Very Peri” – how I love how Christina was so ahead of the curve!

The Amazing Vendor Team

Venue – Four Seasons Hotel Seattle

Floral and Design: Flora Nova Design

Photography – Into Dust Photography

Rentals – Cort Party Rentals

April 15, 2022

A Sunny Seattle Spring Wedding

The Wedding of Jordan and Troy in Gig Harbor

A very Happy First Anniversary to Jordan and Troy! This lovely couple tied the knot on a glorious Seattle spring day in 2021 at the family’s beautiful waterfront residence near Gig Harbor right on Puget Sound. Having been affected by pandemic restrictions the couple moved their wedding from a local hotel to this beautiful home and celebrated with just closest friends and family. And what a glorious spring day it was for this beautiful outdoor wedding!

First kiss as husband and wife on their wedding day in a tent decorated with greenery and flowers, with the shores of Puget Sound in the background

Spring Flowers for a Seattle Spring Wedding

Designing floral arrangements for an early spring wedding fills our hearts. In March and April we start receiving the first locally grown spring flowers like ranunculus, anemones, jasmine vines, and fun foliages. So naturally we used them for Jordan’s bouquets. But it was the peach colored David Austin rose “Juliet” that took center stage throughout her designs!

Bridal bouquet with peach garden roses, peach ranunculus, white spray roses, jasmine vine, cream roses, and geranium foliage

Bridal holding her bouquet of peach garden roses, peach ranunculus, white spray roses, jasmine vine, cream roses, and geranium foliage

Bride and bridesmaids wearing sage green dresses with flower bouquets in peach and cream

Bride in her long lace dress with a long veil holding her bouquet of peach garden roses, peach ranunculus, white spray roses, jasmine vine, cream roses, and geranium foliage

Bride and bridesmaids wearing sage green dresses with flower bouquets with peach and cream spring flowers

An Outdoor Ceremony

For the ceremony we decorated the small backyard tent with lots and lots of greenery vines. As ceremony backdrop we designed a round circle arch covered in greenery and floral clusters using various roses in shades of cream and peach.

A sweet wedding tent at the shores of Puget Sound decorated with lots of greenery vines and flowers

Spring flowers for an outside tent wedding in gold urns and propped on top of a tall white stone pedestal featuring white hydrangea, blue delphinium, peach and cream roses, white stock, and spring foliage

A happy bride and groom on their wedding day in a tent decorated with greenery and flowers, with the shores of Puget Sound in the background

wedding party fun for Jordan and Troy's wedding

It was such a beautiful Seattle spring wedding to be part of and the couple was the the sweetest! We will have fond memories of them and this gloriously sunny day.

Bride smiling at the groom covered in the bride's vail

Bride with a big smile during her wedding reception with greenery wedding arch in background

Bride and groom at their sweetheart table with a circle arch covered in greenery and spring flowers as backdrop

Bride and groom holding hands at the beach on Puget Sound holding a bouquet of peach and cream spring flowers

Bride and groom cutting their wedding cake at a tent wedding at the shores of Puget Sound

Thank you, Bear Beau Photography, for the lovely images!

If you liked this wedding and would like more inspirations for an intimate outdoor wedding, you might want to check out these weddings we recently designed:

The Vendor List:

Florals and Design: Flora Nova Design

Photography: Bear Beau Photography

March 7, 2022

Wedding at the Fairmont Olympic

Wedding at the Fairmont Olympic: Lindsay & Erin

After a year and a half of wedding planning (thanks, pandemic!), Lindsay and Erin finally celebrated their wedding at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel in grand style. This couple envisioned an elegant and softly traditional event, filled with flowers in shades of white, cream, and blush and lush garden greenery. For her bouquet, Lindsay opted for a modern ombre design of white and blush garden roses, sweet ranunculus and lisianthus, and soft pink larkspur. The groom and groomsmen in their black tuxes and bridesmaids in long pale silk gowns were elegance itself – just look at this beautiful wedding party!

A bride and groom stand outside the Seattle Four Seasons for their First Look.

bride and bridesmaids pose with their bouquets

A bride stands outside the Seattle Four Seasons for their First Look.

bridesmaids and bride pose with their bouquets

bride and groom pose with bridal bouquet of pink garden roses

A Romantic Ceremony in the Garden Room

The high ceilings and arched windows of the Fairmont Olympic’s Garden Room created a stunning backdrop for this wedding ceremony. And with such a grand backdrop, we knew we needed to create a ceremony arch worthy of such a space. The 12 foot tall tall lucite arch was topped with a bower of roses and soft greenery, and flanked on either side by large white urns filled with lush floral. Down the aisle, groupings of glass hurricane candles sparkled. A big shout-out to the team at Crimson Haze – their uplighting during the ceremony was the perfect finishing touch to send this ceremony over the top!

wedding ceremony in the Garden Room of the Fairmont Olympic Hotel featuring white chairs, hurricane candles, a white aisle runner, rose petals, and a large lucite arch

bride stands in front of her ceremony arch holding her bouquet

tall lucite ceremony arch topped with white roses

ceremony arrangements placed on lucite pedestals

white and gold chairs placed beside the ceremony aisle decorated with hurricane candles

large urn floral arrangement at ceremony aisle entrance

bride and groom under a tall floral ceremony arch at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel Seattle

bride and groom walk down the aisle after their ceremony

A Lavish Reception in the Spanish Ballroom

A stunning long head table surrounded by flowers anchored the reception space. A lush floral runner ran the length of the table and trailed off both ends. Creating a lovely backdrop behind the table, a set of four large white urns overflowed with flowers and greenery. The white tiered wedding cake, decorated with a cascade of blush and white roses and green leaves sat on its own round table, draped in gold linen. And throughout the room, round dinner tables featured a mix of low floral arrangements in gold compotes and towering tall arrangements set on fluted crystal vases.

wedding reception set up in the Spanish Ballroom at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel Seattle

wedding reception at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel

a mix of tall and low centerpieces on round dining tables

low gold compote centerpiece with gold votive candles

detail photo of head table floral runner

head table set in front of ballroom window

head table overflowing with flowers and set with white chairs and candles

Round reception table set with a tall centerpiece on a crystal vase at a wedding at the Fairmont Olympic

wedding reception decorated with lush white and blush flowers

head table covered in white and blush flowers and candles

tall centerpiece on round reception table

low compote centerpiece with floating candles

low centerpiece set on round table with floating candles and gold votives

head table with floral runner and large urn arrangements

wedding cake and head table decorated with blush and white flowers

Wedding reception at the Fairmont Olympic Seattle

bride poses on the staircase at the Fairmont Olympic Seattle

bride walks up staircase decorated with candles and greenery

bride and groom catch a sneak peak of their decorated reception space

seating chart decorated with greenery and gold candles

flay-lay composition of wedding invitation with flowers

wedding reception in the Spanish Ballroom at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel

white tiered wedding cake decorated with roses

bride and groom cut their tiered wedding cake decorated with white roses

tiered wedding cake set on round table draped in gold linen

bride and groom sit at their long head table decorated with flowers

bride and bridesmaids toast with wedding guest

bridal party sit at a long head table decorated with lush floral

bride and groom pose on the stairs at their reception

If you liked this Wedding at the Fairmont Olympic, be sure to check out more!

Vendor List:

Venue: Fairmont Olympic Hotel

Planner: New Creations Wedding Design & Coordination

Floral and Design: Flora Nova Design

Photographer: Kristen Marie Parker

Rentals: Sweet N Design, Crimson Haze Event Lighting

Makeup & Hair: Kayla Kollection Artistry, Angie Evans

Dress: Berta Privée, IDINA Bride

February 2, 2022

A Seattle Rooftop Wedding

Martha and Mick Tie The Knot at The Nest in Seattle

Martha and Mick’s intimate Seattle rooftop wedding is likely one of our top 5 weddings of 2021. The location, the couple’s style, the neutral color palette, the floral choices – all so swoonworthy!

Elegant Seattle rooftop wedding with view of the Puget Sound: large greenery arch with white flowers, lots of candles and lanterns, and white flowers on clear lucite pedestals — Wedding Ceremony at The Nest in Seattle

An Elegant Outdoor Setting

Many of our 2021 couples looked for ways to have the safest setting possible for their wedding day. And outdoor venues were certainly an attractive option – especially during the pandemic. No better place for an intimate celebration than The Nest rooftop bar at The Thompson Hotel in Seattle. With vast views across the Puget Sound to West Seattle and the Olympic Peninsula, The Nest is one of our favorite outdoor venues in Seattle.

This wedding was a feast for the eye. Beautiful floral arrangements, a grand blooming floral arch, modern lucite touches, a clear tent, a grand twinkle light installation, greenery chandeliers, masses of candles – and of course the view. A true truly stunning wedding.

The Floral Details

Martha and Mick envisioned designs in whites and creams mixed with lots of lush eucalyptus greenery. Martha’s favorite flower is the Panda anemone – the delicate white bloom with a black center. 2021 was a challenging year for specific floral wishes as we were facing major disruptions and shortages throughout the year. But luckily our suppliers pulled through and we got them! We created lush garden designs of ivory roses, white ranunculus, white lisianthus, white stock and delphinium, and of course Panda anemones.

Bride holding bouquet of white roses, white ranunculus, white lisianthus, and eucalyptus greenery

Floral centerpiece of white Panda anemones, ivory roses, white delphinium, white stock, eucalyptus greenery, in white vase and on top of clear lucite pedestal

Bridal bouquet of white roses, white ranunculus, white lisianthus, and eucalyptus greens

Wedding table details featuring dark grey velvet linens, modern centerpieces with white flowers and greenery, and white taper candles

A Seattle Rooftop Wedding Ceremony

For the ceremony we created a large, asymmetric arbor blooming with cream and ivory roses. We lined the aisle with floral pieces propped onto clear lucite pedestals, lots of hurricane candles, and lanterns. The ceiling was decorated with greenery vines. And all this with the grandest views across the sound. It truly was a quintessential Seattle Rooftop Wedding!

Bride and groom surrounded by white flowers and greenery on the rooftop of the Thompson Hotel Seattle with view of the Puget Sound

Seattle Rooftop Wedding ceremony with large greenery floral arch, aisle candles, greenery chandeliers, overlooking the Seattle waterfront and the Puget Sound

Beautiful wedding aisle floral piece in white vase and on top of clear lucite pedestal with white Panda anemones, champagne roses, white delphinium, white stock, and eucalyptus greenery, candles at the base

Wedding ceremony with white and green wedding arch, clear lucite chairs, aisle candles, greenery chandelier overlooking the Puget Sound

Tent wedding at the Nest Thompson Hotel in Seattle with white flowers and greenery in the ceiling and clear lucite chairs

The Intimate Wedding Reception

For the intimate dinner reception the couple opted for one long guest table seating about 40 guests. We lined the long table with low centerpieces and lots of taper candles. Velvet linens and clear lucite ghost chairs completed the look. And the grand twinkle chandelier in the tent ceiling provided a soft glow and was perfecting the ambiance. Such a pretty setting!