We were highlighted yesterday in Junebug’s Real Weddings for Rae & Rob’s wedding at SoDo Park.  We really enjoyed working with the couple as well as the very talented event planner, Lisa Chambers of Chambers and Company and absolutely love the photos by Laurel McConnell!  Also, stay tuned for some awesome photos of our floral work for this wedding coming very soon!

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At willow and bloom, one of the things we pride ourselves on is taking the style of our couples and interpreting it into gorgeous florals that are an expression of who they are.

This past weekend we had two weddings that could not have been more different.  Lola and Dan were married at the beautiful Treehouse Point and Mara and Jason at Bell Harbor with their reception at the World Trade Center.  Both weddings were very beautiful and really captured the style of our lovely couples.

Lola and Dan wanted wedding flowers in tones of lavender, whites and greens that complemented the organic and natural look of the forest around them.  We took their vision and created designs from mini calla lilies, dusty miller, fragrant stock, lush ranunculus, fresh lavender and rosemary and accented these blooms with local fern.  For the centerpieces, we sourced the coolest pots which had a crackled glaze and moss accents…perfect for their style!

Here are some photos we took during setup at Treehouse Point.  Did you know that these treehouses are actually really beautiful on the inside and they even have a luxurious tent set-up for those wanting to sleep outdoors?  So fun!

Mara and Jason wanted a contemporary wedding in deep reds, blacks and whites.  This is one of those color palettes that can be tricky to translate into lush florals without the look appearing too harsh, but we really like how these turned out and the pop of red was actually ideal for the concrete and glass landscape of the skyscrapers and the blue waters of Elliot Bay in the background.

The bride’s bouquet was made from three different types and shades of red roses and accented with black mini calla lilies and the bridesmaids’ bouquets were in shades of all whites.  We finished the stems with luxurious ivory ribbon and they were lovely.

Mara and Jason are in Venice as we speak and they’re probably eating their fair share of pasta and the world’s best gelato!  Buona fortuna to you both!

This upcoming weekend we have three different weddings that also couldn’t be more drastically different so tune in for our next post to see the images of our “Bold Hipster”, “Sunset and Crystals”, and “Northwest Contemporary” weddings!

A monochromatic color palette can create wonderful drama for wedding flowers. Joanna and Rainer got married at the The Golf Club at Newcastle and chose bold shades of reds, ranging from deep plum reds to lipstick reds. The effect was stunning. We chose deep red peonies, dark red roses, cymbidium orchids, and feathery agonis to create her romantic arrangements. The textures were amazing!

Photos by LifeBox Studios

Summer is such a vibrant and colorful canvas for a wedding. Why not try complementing it with clean and crisp wedding flowers in fresh greens, and touches of summer yellows and brilliant whites? Using lush green hydrangea, bright citrus green spider mums, cymbidium orchids, and poppy pods, we were able to bring wonderful texture to the elegant color palette and create fantastic florals for a fantastic summer afternoon wedding!

Photos by Alex Studio

Once again, we got the great opportunity to create florals for the Rockin’ Roll Marathon here in Seattle. It was our own little marathon of sorts, with events spread out over three days in various locations across the city. So much fun! We created florals for the VIP Party at the Experience Music Project, an amazing structure designed by Frank Gehry, as well as arrangements for both the starting line and finish line VIP tents. For the EMP space, we chose a clean and simple color palette of whites and greens with silver accents. The space has so much vibrance and life that we wanted to create something modern and elegant to stand out amongst all the wonderful color. For the finish line and starting line we brought in vibrant reds for a punch of color.  With some of the best weather Seattle has to offer and a record breaking crowd, we could not have had a better time being part of such a fabulous event!

Andrew and Natthacha came to us with a vision of something warm, elegant, and intimate. We settled on a color palette of shades of yellows with warm butter cream accents. We used exotic orchids, hydrangea, roses, and local ranunculus, to enhance the unique space of the Seattle Asian Art Museum and create a warm, modern, and elegant event for them. From the glowing bride and groom, to the stunning spring day, to the fantastic reception at Monsoon, every detail was perfect. They were such a delight to work with and we are so excited to be able to share some of their happy day with you.

Photos by: Holy Torres Photography

There is something so magical about summer evenings in the Northwest and Lisa and Amado’s wedding at the Seattle Golf Club captured it perfectly. From the exquisite view of the mountains to the garlands overflowing with local dahlias, roses and orchids that adorned the doorways, every detail was breathtaking. Lisa and Amado chose a wonderful color palette of fresh greens, soft pinks, and ivory. Focusing on locally and sustainably grown flowers we created arrangements to enhance the expansive rooms at the club and create a fun and modern garden party inside for their guests to enjoy.  It was truly a pleasure to have been a part of such a wonderful and happy occasion.

Following photos by Melanie Blair Photography and Rani Ban

Mother's Day Flowers

Being a Mom really is a full time job – a job that has no hour limitations, no vacations or breaks, so let this Mother’s Day be one she never forgets!  Surprise her with a stunning custom floral arrangement from willow & bloom.  Something fragrant perhaps with local organic lilac, roses and tulips or something more modern with fresh orchids from Thailand.

Whatever her style or your budget, we can create something magical that will amaze her. With a wonderful selection of cards, local jewelry designs and Theo chocolates (local to Fremont), we can help you create the perfect Mother’s Day gift.

Fremont Mother's Day Window

For those of you wishing to send flowers to someone out of state, we can help you with that too. We work with high-end floral design studios all over the world, ensuring that every floral arrangement is created with the freshest flowers, a unique design, and attention to detail.  So call us, drop by our Seattle shop, or order online for delivery. Let mom know you are thinking about her this Mother’s Day!

Spring is here! Time to exchange our warm winter wardrobe with the bright lively colors of spring and all the whimsy that comes with it.

vintage kimono fabric hairclip

willow & bloom is happy to announce that we have just received our newest collection of Thea Starr handcrafted vintage Kimono hairpins and clips. They are the perfect way to add flair to any outfit. With styles ranging from bright colored flowers with ninja centers, colorful feathers, or elegant white silk flowers and gem stones, they are sure to make it to the top of any woman’s wish list. In fact, they have recently made it to the top of the celebrity wish lists. Thea Starr’s clips and pins were recently featured at the GBK Productions Oscar’s Lounge at the W Hollywood Hotel in Hollywood, CA and quickly became a huge hit with actresses Tinsel Korey, Bella Thorne, and Mira Sorvina.

willow & bloom is delighted to be able to bring to you a touch of Hollywood glamour, and at astonishingly affordable price ranges ($10-$30) too!

vintage kimono fabric hairclip

Some of you may know that the Seattle Wedding Show was this past weekend and by all accounts it was a great success!  We had the pleasure of providing florals for The Hyatt Olive 8 who were showcasing their hotel as a beautiful wedding venue.  If you have not been there, it’s a LEED Certified green-built hotel condominium that is not only sustainable but also very stylish.

Photographer, Clane Gessel, took the photos below and we just love how the whole look turned out.  The arrangement we did would be a gorgeous centerpiece for any of you brides thinking of incorporating an organic elements such as branches with the polish of hanging crystals and orchids.

Currently, we are booking much of our summer and early fall, so if you are interested in our services for your big day, then please call to schedule a consultation to ensure that your day is reserved.