Anna and Brandon braved the same stormy weather that Brooke and Erik did, their elopement celebrations were on the same day! Luckily they had a great photo/elopement planning team that helped prepare them for the unexpected. They embraced it with joyful hearts and an adventurous spirit (you never know what weather you’re going to get in the North Cascades!) and ended up with a wonderful story to tell. These two were such a blast to work with and had so much trust in the creative process, with some fantastic ideas of their own: hat florals anyone?! A+B, big hugs from Washington, you’re awesome!

All photos by Running Wild Studio

This extra special vow renewal celebration was held at the Saltbox Barn on Fir Island, a gorgeous converted barn in the heart of Skagit Valley. Every vendor involved here donated their time, talents, and materials via the Wish Upon A Wedding Foundation to help bring this vision to life. What a joy to be a part of something like that!

Photos by Emma at Let’s Go Sig! Photography

Planning by Lacey Larsen, Evergreen Wedding Planning

Venue: The Saltbox Barn on Fir Island

Signage: Magnolia Marks Studio

Hair and Makeup: Skagit Bridal Hair and Makeup - Joey

M+M! This fun, vibrant couple shared my love of the Pacific Northwest and FERNS, and requested lots and lots of them. Can do, my friends! Their venue is a gorgeous wooded and perfectly landscaped property just 15 minutes outside the city, full of lush plants and a peaceful feel without the long drive. The ferns fit right in among the towering trees. Their designs prioritized local blooms, included tons of dahlias, cosmos, roses and so much more. Their happy color palette set the tone for the killer party they threw for all their guests.

Big Hugs you two! All photos by Kielen Elizabeth

Some wedding days stick in my mind just a bit more than usual, and this is one of them. J+R approached their floral designs with such intentionality; everything was chosen for a specific and quantifiable reason. There was no feel of “checking things off a list” here, everything was intended to have a specific purpose and feeling. I found myself deeply inspired by these two and their journey.

The designs were magical, meaningful, and just a bit challenging; my FAVORITE kind! I grew “Diva” dahlias in my home garden just for them, as they were the absolute perfect choice for the color palette. Combine all this with an absolutely stellar vendor team with some of my industry friends and you’ve got a day for the books.

J+R, you’ve got a friend in Bellingham! Come visit any time.

All images by Henry Tieu

Planning: Tapestry Event Co. Venue: Wandering Waters Farm

Lush, colorful, elegant, wildflowers… you name it, this wedding HAD IT. All the personal touches and the joyful color palette was so true to them and felt so authentic. One of my favorite days at the classic Lairmont Manor. Don’t forget to check out PeeWee, the cutest little pup of honor!

All photos by Kestrel Bailey

A+G had a vision for super bright, colorful florals to embody a wildflower field for their beautiful day. They asked for a “living photo booth backdrop” to climb up the tree at Lairmont Manor and I was up for the challenge! We chose mechanics that would cause no harm to the tree; not one screw, nail or spike was placed into this old friend, only chicken wire and fishing line were used to create this installation. Looking back on these photos brings me so much JOY, such a gorgeous day.

All photos by Kielen Elizabeth Photography

M+A had a very clear vision of what feelings they wanted their florals to evoke: a little wild, a little lush, and a LOT like a Pacific Northwest garden. The bouquets featured fresh stock, amaranth, lisianthus, and scabiosas and snapdragons, proving you can have a stunning arrangement without traditional statement flowers. I feel like the vibe was achieved!

All photos by Stefan and Audrey

Venue: Barnstar Events in Ferndale, WA

M+T collected the most beautiful eclectic mix of tincture bottles in all sorts of colors, and asked for them to be filled with seasonal “wildflowers” to complete their floral vision. Peaceful vibes, an easy-going and wonderfully kind couple, all their guests joined them at Moon Mountain Lodge for a night of music, dancing, and camping under the stars. A rustic venue if I’ve ever seen one, the drive up to the Lodge is reminiscent of a forest-service logging road: bumpy, long, and probably not well suited for a low-riding compact car, but once you have arrived you are greeted with only the sounds of singing birds and rustling wind. This was a forever favorite wedding.

All photos by Ashley Hayes Photography