Modern Turquoise & Lime Wedding

Brooke and Patrick’s lovely wedding was held at the Palace Ballroom in Seattle, an elegant setting for their modern affair. The brick wall backdrop of the ceremony was softened by Brooke’s strapless Enzoani gown and J.Crew bridesmaids dresses. Brooke upped the glam factor with gold glitter Prada shoes—we die! Steven Moore Designs fashioned full cream and blush bouquets that carried over to the color scheme of the reception, too. Mod, graphic touches like navy-and-white striped tablecloths and linens added a hint of boldness to the entire event. A cake table stacked with treats from Tallant House Fine Sweets & Other Eats offered a fun spin on one traditional cake. Michele M. Waite Photography brought us so many gorgeous images of this beautiful wedding!

Deb and Mark wanted their guests—traveling from near and far—to take in all of Seattle’s famous attractions during their wedding weekend, so they chose a ceremony at the Olympic Sculpture Park, in the Gates Amphitheater, followed by a laid-back, modern reception at the park’s PACCAR Pavilion, where views of the Space Needle and Elliott Bay were plentiful. Big smiles in the photos from Michele M. Waite Photography don’t lie—this celebration was about family, friends, and letting the good times roll. Deb’s simple but beautiful Amy Kuschel gown was capped off with a vintage-look, short fishnet veil, which we adore. A great mix of hydrangeas and succulents from Bloom by Bella made an impact at the reception without taking away from the graphic navy and kelly green elements, including napkins and stationery from Paper Fling. The cake from Macrina Bakery—dusted with sugar—sparkled in the evening light, just like this adorable couple!

Joanna and Michael were married in a private 1940’s home in Washington. I’m in love with all the clean, elegant, and natural elements that Steven Moore Designs pulled together to create such a stunning event. He used all-white florals in clear containers which displayed their green stems but mostly I love how he gave the table more dimension by running pieces of whitewashed wood down the center of each instead of using a fabric table runner! Genius. What a gorgeous wedding with fabulous photos by Michele M Waite!

This is one of my uber-favorite weddings that I have ever featured on EAD! I posted it way back in 2008, but I just had to pull it out of the archives for aqua week. Lyndsey is the owner of Bellingham, WA antique store Penny Lane Antiques, and she filled her aqua and red wedding with all sorts of vintage, kitschy goodness! The tent at Semiahmoo Resort was transformed into a whimsical wonderland with the help of Steven Moore Designs – complete with seashells, fish centerpieces, vintage curiosities, and a fabulous red chandelier. One of my favorite photographers, Michele Waite, captured the all of the lovely images and Michelle Engvall flawlessly coordinated the event.

Almost instantly, a wedding in Washington, DC has visions of ultimate grandeur. Jen and Nick wed in the early spring at the Four Seasons and they left no stone unturned when it came to the ins and outs of their wedding design. Jen’s favorite blooms are the ever-stunning and lush magnolias and with that color inspiration as their jumping point, they coveted a white/ivory and green wedding with gold accents. Florist Amy from Amy Lauren Floral Designs expressed and continued the color palette by using sumptuous white peonies and white roses along with the glossy magnolia leaves. This wedding has too many impeccable elements to it, both in design and in personality. We’re just glad that Kristen Gardner captured all the splendor in full!

Elena and Jonathan’s wedding vision was “Grace Kelly does New Orleans” and wow, did they deliver! With classic, timeless elements inspired by her grandmother’s wedding and a palette of soft blues and mustard yellow, their New Orleans wedding at Maison Montegut pays homage to their families while creating a chic and sophisticated atmosphere. Emily Sullivan Events made sure the day went off without a hitch, and Poppy and Mint created florals with vibrant pops of yellow to accent the fresh greenery of the courtyard reception. Their day is beautifully captured by Mon Soleil Weddings!

After Jessica and Zach got engaged, they sweetly joined Jessica’s parents on a trip to DC to celebrate their wedding anniversary. One of their excursions there was to take a walk on the grounds where her parents held their wedding ceremony, the National Cathedral. Naturally, they were so smitten with the gardens and the buildings that once they found out the Gothic-style cathedral was now hosting wedding receptions in addition to ceremonies, the New Yorkers jumped on the chance to get married there. Jessica wanted an “elegant and ethereal” day so with the help of Caroline Dutton Events and Kate & Lilly Floral Design, they drew inspiration from the Bishop’s Garden on the grounds. With Audra Wrisley capturing all the pretty pale pink roses, peonies, greenery, and everything in between, the duo said their I do’s and partied the night away in one of the most amazing venues we’ve seen.

When you think of Colorado, rustic mountain events are top of mind, but when planning their Denver wedding, Grace and Conor knew that they wanted their contemporary and minimalist aesthetic to shine. Cherry Creek’s new Halcyon Hotel was the perfect fit. Rooftop views gave guests a glimpse of the city to the north and mountains to the west, and the sleek ballroom and modern interior beautifully accentuated the theme. Grace found her dream gown, a sleek Theia Couture design, at A and Bé—it was the first gown she tried on!—while Conor selected an incredible navy Hugo Boss tuxedo. The couple eschewed the traditional bridal party and cake and splurged on a welcome party for their guests at a rooftop bar in downtown Denver and a band for the reception, accomplishing their goal of an incredible dance party! Kimberlee Berman of Sweet Bee Designs created bright, native arrangements, adding a healthy dose of color to the otherwise neutral palette. Completely spellbound by this sophisticated couple and the beautiful images captured by Sara Lynn Photographic!

There simply isn’t one single thing we don’t adore about Jen and Jesse’s modern Brooklyn wedding. Rather than a formal dinner, the couple chose to enjoy a progressive cocktail party with their guests, a perfect mix of formality and casualness. Liberty Warehouse set the perfect scene with its industrial aesthetic. The organic greenery from Violet and Verde highlighted the brick, wood, and metal throughout the venue. As if their locale couldn’t get more breathtaking, Jen’s father created a wooden altar from scratch that, paired with Violet and Verde‘s floral, made an exquisite and personal ceremony backdrop. Jen is a vision in her Blush by Hayley Paige dress from The White Gown and the bridesmaids’ dresses add just the right pop of color. Even their choice of wedding date is perfection—they were married on Loving Day, the anniversary of the overturning of the criminalization of interracial marriage in the US. We know that you’ll join with us in falling head over heels for every sweet moment as captured by Kat Harris Photography!

Analise and Thomas held a breathtakingly beautiful wedding at Carnation Farms, Washington’s Camp Korey. Three months into their relationship, Analise was diagnosed with alopecia and experienced complete hair loss. Analise shares: “This chapter of our lives was a never ending roller coaster, but Tommy was able to show me an unconditional love.” Their wedding was the first time that Analise had been photographed without her wig, and we are in awe of her beauty and spirit. Sinclair and Moore created a stunning ceremony and reception with swaths of greenery and pale blooms. The neutral color palette of gray, green, and ivory is both rustic and elegant, a perfect match for the natural beauty of the venue. We have fallen in love with this couple and with each and every image from Michele M. Waite!

We are head over heels for Lauren and Taylor’s chic blue-and-white San Francisco wedding! Lauren, a wedding planner herself, immediately began pulling together ideas after Taylor’s proposal, so that—with the help of Ryder Sloan Events—they could have an outdoor affair to remember. She started with the location, Stable Cafe. The urban garden space was a great backdrop for a collection of blue-and-white ginger jars filled with florals from Mandolin Flowers. Plumosa fern garlands and cafe lights added an air of sophistication, while classic arrangements of hydrangeas, anemones, and roses accented tables covered with Swiss dot linens from La Tavola. Lauren wore her cousin’s couture Carolina Herrera Bridal gown with embellished blue Manolo Blahnik heels, a Christmas gift from Taylor; her bouquet was wrapped with long pieces of vintage lace and blue velvet ribbon. Amy Nichols Special Events ensured the day ran smoothly from start to finish, which included transforming the courtyard after the ceremony into a luxe space for dinner and dancing, along with lounging areas outfitted with seating from One True Love Vintage Rentals. Later in the evening, guests sipped warm spiked cocktails from the DIY coffee bar, the perfect accompaniment to a salted caramel wedding cake from Cake Coquette—the design of the dessert mimicked the ginger jar pattern. We are just in total love with all of these fabulous images from Julie Mikos!

Lauren and Tim’s San Juan Island, Washington, resort wedding is a mix of whimsy and elegance, from the waterfront locale at Roche Harbor to the fanciful pink and peach dahlias and hints of dusty miller in the florals. We adore the lush flowers and design from the ever-talented planners at Sinclair & Moore Events! Invitations with adorable illustrations from La Happy are fun and filled with personality. Bridesmaids dresses from Bill Levkoff in dusty blue recall the color of the nearby ocean and complement the surrounding peach and cream hues. Lauren’s Vera Wang gown features simple beading and a gorgeous A-line silhouette. A tent reception on the resort grounds includes elegant florals contrasted with more rustic elements like the wine barrel table—which holds cakes from Pure Bliss Desserts—and leather and wood chairs scooted up to linen-draped dining tables. We’re crazy about this beautiful celebration and all of the images by Michele M. Waite Photography!

From the story told in these images from Blue Rose Photography, Ariel and Collin couldn’t have chosen a more perfect, light-drenched place for their wedding than Sun Mountain Lodge in Winthrop, Washington! The mountains in the backdrop are majestic and gorgeous partnered with the mossy orange and gold fall florals from Patti Bosket Au Naturel, especially the wreaths hanging on freestanding doors that “open” up to the ceremony. The rust-orange color repeats on stationery from Carlson Craft. Navy bridesmaids dresses from H&M are a great alternative to black and look fabulous paired with the bold flowers. Ariel was practically floating in an Essense of Australia gown—we love the tiers of ruffles on her skirt! Stop by the gallery to enjoy all of the images from this stunning autumn wedding!

Melinda and Matt’s wedding is simply a stunning example of how gorgeous rustic and elegant vintage decor can look when paired together! Held at Sodo Park by Herban Feast in Seattle, McKenzie Powell Floral & Event Design created a fairytale backdrop, with greenery gardens, vignettes of cream and blush roses grouped on mirrored trays, and swags of flowers everywhere you look! We’re loving the sparkly glamour of gold sequin linens from La Tavola Fine Linen Rental, too! Melinda’s single bridesmaid wore a silver dress from White by Vera Wang, while she opted for a flowy romantic gown by Hayley Paige paired with a rhinestone hairpiece that adds extra sparkle. We’re in love with the look of these photos from Michele M. Waite Photography!

Amy and Michael’s San Francisco wedding, held at The James Leary Flood Mansion in the heart of the city, is simply breathtaking! You don’t get much more romantic than a backdrop of rolling California hills, and add to that Amy’s stunner of a gown, by Vera Wang, and mod, succulent, and white flower arrangements by Birch, and you have quite an affair! We’re smitten with Amy’s wax leaf, moss, and white bud bouquet, too. Tanja Lippert Photography shared these gorgeous images of an understated, romantic ceremony, followed by a reception at which no detail was left untouched by Maxine Andrew! We love the contemporary tablescapes and the pops of gold and hot pink in the seating areas. Pardon us while we swoon over each and every gorgeous image in the gallery!

Morgan and Matt’s outdoor wedding at Bella Luna Farms was as rustic and charming as it was pretty and timeless. The lovely images from one of Michele M. Waite Photography‘s favorite weddings of this year showcase bold blooms in arrangements and bouquets, as well as Morgan’s classic column-style gown. Sweet farm animals meandered around the grounds as guests enjoyed first a ceremony—where the couple took vows beneath a traditional chuppah festooned with a floral garland—and then a reception inside a barn strung with lights. We think Chambers and Company did a fabulous job with the design of this fun and fabulous affair!

Jacy and Stephen pictured a sweet, simple day for their Pacific Northwest wedding, set at Gorge Crest Vineyards in Underwood, Washington, with views of Mt. Hood in the distance. We love the pretty floral-print BHLDN bridesmaids dresses with elegant wildflower-inspired bouquets from Bloomsbury of Kanaka Creek Farm. The lace overlay of Jacy’s Justin Alexander gown subtly mimics the outdoorsy nature theme of the entire affair, captured in breathtaking photos from Mastin Studio. The couple added plenty of their own touches to the day: Stephen burned their initials into birched-wrapped planters, and the delicious dessert from Dream Cakes even featured iced-on inside jokes and words representing their favorite things!

The stunning L’Auberge Del Mar is the backdrop for Megan and Chad’s chic California beachfront wedding.  Equal parts casual and sophisticated, the couple echoed the natural beauty of the resort with their earthy blue and green color palette. Jennifer Cole Florals did a phenomenal job with the florals, including blue and green hydrangea, orchids, and thistle nestled among dried grape vine as the main centerpieces at the reception, which featured tables named after their favorite vacation destinations, complete with their passport stamp pictures! We are head over heels for these beautiful images from Joielala!

Diana and Nick’s Florida wedding is modern elegance meets beach chic. The ceremony and reception were both held outdoors at the Watersound Beach Club, decorated with black and white striped panels as well as other black and white chairs and linens. Nouveau Flowers created several different arrangements in shades of green, ivory, and the softest shade of blush for the event. I’m so ridiculously in love with Diana’s stunning copper Vera Wang gown! It’s absolute perfection with her fabulous red hair. Such an amazing, modern wedding with equally gorgeous photos by Paul Johnson Photography.

Modern and chic, Batrease and Randy’s Texas wedding had a cool, organic feel to it. I adore the orchids and succulents used throughout the event by Red Sole Events. And their killer venue The Cotton Mill? Those big doors and the beautiful brick are total eye candy for me! Such a fresh and cool color palette of greens and whites with touches of classic navy…I’m completely in love with every single one of these images from Krystle Akin Photography.