You’ll Love The Lush White Florals At This Glamorous Waterfront Wedding In Seattle

Melissa Hammam
June 27, 2023
Categories: Real Weddings, Seasonal Wedding Trend, Summer, The Blog

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We stuck to a neutral palette of whites and soft gray for the decor, with gold as our metallic accent color. We also incorporated some bold pops of red into the wedding party attire to create a fun contrast and vibrant accent.

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The overall design vision was a regal and glamorous feel while still having a fun and lighthearted edge. Elyse and Mathias don’t take themselves too seriously and wanted to incorporate their playful, energetic nature into the day’s vibe.

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From the bride… We had been dating since we were 17 and 18 years old. We both went to college on the east coast and we both were working in real estate. After 6 years of being together, we decided we were ready to invest in a property together. We were so excited and this was a big step for us, especially because we weren’t even engaged yet! The day before we were closing on our property, Mathias had asked me to come to meet him at the property once more. I happened to be with my two girlfriends and they eagerly drove me over there. When I walked into our investment property I was met with a “Will you marry me?” sign, red flower petals scattered on the floor, a bouquet of red roses, pictures of us everywhere, and Mathias kneeling down! I was so shocked at that moment; I just couldn’t believe it! It was such an intimate moment, just us and a photographer that Mathias had hired, or so I thought…. After catching my breath and yelling, “of course, I’ll marry you!” Mathias lead me into another room and out popped two of my best friends! It was such a fun surprise to have them there, and of course, the two best friends who had dropped me off were waiting in the doorway! I then immediately called my mom to ask her if she was home — as though she wasn’t already in the loop about the proposal! I told her to stay home because I had a really fun surprise for her. I just had to see her face in person, I couldn’t break the news over the phone! So I raced home with Mathias to go tell my family the amazing news, and to my surprise, every family member and friend from Seattle and Philadelphia were all waiting for us to celebrate! I was just in shock! Seeing everyone together to celebrate us was one of the greatest moments of our lives.

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Elyse wore the “Adana” gown by Ines Di Santo. This dress is a sparkle tulle trumpet gown with an illusion sweetheart neckline, long sheer sleeves, and an illusion back with pearl buttons. The dress features stunning hand-beaded lace accents and 3D petal appliqués throughout.

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The bridesmaids wore dresses from the Australian brand White Runway. Elyse picked several styles in the same vibrant red color for all the girls to pick from based on the silhouette they liked best. There were 12 bridesmaids, so we wanted to make sure there was a lot of style variety so everyone felt beautiful in what they wore.

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The groom and all 14 groomsmen wore tuxedos from Men’s Wearhouse. The groomsmen had red pocket squares that matched the bridesmaid dresses for a small pop of color.

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To keep a high-energy vibe throughout the night, Elyse and Mathias knew they wanted to skip doing a plated meal and instead opt for having high-end food stations that guests could explore throughout the night. This was also an entirely Kosher wedding, so we brought in Eli Varon Events, who is famous in the Pacific Northwest for their incredible kosher food displays. They showcase each of their food stations in spectacular arrangements that look almost too good to eat! The lush food and countless delicious options kept all 375 guests happy throughout the evening.

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Elyse and Mathias had their ceremony at the rooftop pavilion on the third floor of the Hyatt. Their gorgeous chuppah was covered in lush greenery and white hydrangea florals, roses, and orchids. The chuppah was placed on a small white stage, so all 375 guests could see them during their service. We used the reception centerpieces as aisle decor, which gave their long ceremony aisle a lush and elegant look without adding to the budget. The blue sky, glimmering water, and lush floral from the chuppah embodied the epitome of a perfect summer wedding in Seattle. At the reception, we built a custom hanging trellis above the dance floor covered in lush greenery and floral like the ceremony chuppah. In the center of the floating trellis, we hung icicle string lights that cast a warm glow over the dance floor and looked like twinkling stars once dancing began and the lights were turned off overhead.

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Since the wedding was entirely kosher, Eli Varon Catering made their stunning 6-tiered wedding cake. The cake was covered in real orchids with carefully placed gold foil underneath. In addition to the wedding cake, they created three other dessert food stations for their guests. They had a fresh cookie station, a summer pie bar, and a death-by-chocolate display.

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Their wedding invitation was a very important detail for Elyse and Mathias. They spent countless hours looking at options all around the world for their perfect invitation suite. She even had her best friend Lyssia reach out to a few Turkish vendors because she speaks Turkish fluently. Eventually, after searching countless places locally and abroad, we found the perfect match in an Australian designer called Vinas Invitation. They designed a gorgeous suite featuring an elegant acrylic invitation. This was paired with a light gray suede insert sheet that had a love quote written in hebrew and was printed in a silver foil.

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[field title=”Special Detail #2″]Quote from the Bride:

Every aspect of our wedding blew us away! We truly enjoyed each moment, it was a fantasy that had come to life. The flowers at the chuppah were especially cherished by us. The chuppah is a structure used in Jewish weddings that is supported by four poles, open on four sides, and covered above with a tallit- a Jewish prayer shall. The chuppah symbolizes a new home that the newlyweds will build together. When seeing our chuppah it embodied the beauty of our relationship and the marriage that we will have together. It was covered in white beautiful flowers and stood tall and strong. I will never forget walking down the aisle and seeing it for the first time with my husband to be standing under it waiting for me. It is truly a moment I think about all the time. [/field]

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