The results are in! Thousands cast their vote, and it is our pleasure to announce the winners of Washington Wedding Day's Best of 2024 Awards. The winners were revealed at our Best of 2024 Awards Gala on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Nordic National Museum.
See Washington Wedding Day's Editor's Choice picks below:
BEST EVENT DESIGN -- EVENTS BY GENEVIEVE & BUSARA FLORA (@eventsbygenevieve) (@busara.flora)
An air of polished elegance blends with a Pacific Northwest palette of greens to define this lovely design by Events by Genevieve and Busara Flora at JM Cellars. Classic, clean lines are reflected in the bridal gown, cake and stationery, contrasting beautifully with light and airy florals arranged with a focus on texture and foliage. Busara Flora created an unconventional ceremony design with the couple ensconced in an organized, overgrown garden of blooming branches, fritillaria, orchids and delphinium. The bouquet is timeless with subtle tendrils of greenery cascading from a gathering of tulips, ranunculus and a smattering of lily of the valley.
Bridal Attire: ROMASHKA BRIDAL; BELLA BELLE (shoes) Cake: BLUE BOX BAKERY Coordination & Design: EVENTS BY GENEVIEVE Florals: BUSARA FLORA Groom’s Attire: TOP TIER TUX Hair & Makeup: WEDDING HAIR BY RHIANNA; ANGELA D BEAUTY Photography: VIKKI CHANG PHOTO Rentals: NÜAGE DESIGNS; CORT PARTY RENTAL; NOBLE EVENT RENTALS
Stationery: STUDIO SOTREL Venue: JM CELLARS
BEST REAL WEDDING -- SESIRA & WILL
Sesira and Will’s epic wedding celebrated the joining of their lives with a double ceremony at the Four Seasons Hotel Seattle. First, they honored Sesira’s Indian heritage by tying the knot in a traditional wedding sari and sherwani beneath a stunning acrylic mandap covered in a fragrant blend of wisteria, garden roses, ranunculus, lisianthus and orchids. The couple then did a dress change for their Western ceremony, with the bride in an off-the-shoulder gown, and the groom in
a classic tux. The mandap also served as an equally stunning frame for the couple’s sweetheart table at the reception. Every detail was on point, from the water-colored invitation suites to the iridescent bridesmaids’ gowns to the delicate floral cake.
Bridal Attire: ESSENCE OF AUSTRALIA (bridal gown); HOUSE OF MASABA (custom sari); BELLA BELLE (shoes) Bridesmaids’ Attire: JENNY YOO DJ: ADI THE DJ Hair & Makeup: CARISSA BLOSSOM ARTISTRY Florals: SIMPLY BY TAMARA NICOLE Invitations: MARGO AND BEES Photography: KATIE MANGOLD PHOTOGRAPHY Rentals: MEHR DESIGNS Venue: FOUR SEASONS HOTEL SEATTLE Videography: DAYBREAK FILMS Wedding Planning: LITTLE WEDDING BLUSH
BEST INVITE -- CREATIVE BY SOFIYA
(@creativebysofiya)
An inviting aura of romance suffuses this invitation suite, with its luxurious cream paper and watercolor evergreen trees decorating the envelope liner. The elements are tied together with an earth- toned silk ribbon.
Photography: SAM & SOLA LEE PHOTOGRAPHY
BEST PHOTO -- ANNA PETERS
(@annapeters)
Simultaneously a stolen moment and a grand entrance, Leah and Nilan gracefully paddled their way across the quiet lake to their reception at Leah’s parents’ home.
BEST BOUQUET -- MANETTE FLOWER CO.
(@manetteflowerco)
This dainty lavender-hued bouquet makes a maximum statement with minimal elements and unique focal flowers.
Photography: MYLA LI PHOTOS
BEST CAKE -- ‘ĀLEWA BAKESHOP
(@alewabakeshop)
Refined whimsy is realized in this beautiful mauve pink confection. The design features a floral bas relief inspired by the venue’s molding and fine Wedgwood porcelain pottery. The cake is adorned with details created using a variety of techniques, from delicate fondant blooms gracing the top tier to lovely painted and dusted flowers on the bottom layer.
Florals: A LA CHLOE Photography: JANET LIN ANDERSEN
BEST STYLE -- BAO-TRAM DO of EMERALD CITY FLOWERS
(@emeraldcityflowers)
Fashion and fine art were
the hallmarks of Bao-Tram
Do’s (“BT”) wedding to Tuan Duong. The florist and owner of Seattle’s Emerald City Flowers, BT made a chic statement in a fitted Berta mermaid gown that had handsewn beading and was cinched with a velvet bow. At the reception, BT changed into a custom ivory Vietnamese áo dài from Thai Nguyen Atelier. The stylish ivory pleated tulle outfit was embellished with hand-embroidered, beaded floral lace,
a fitting adornment that reflected BT’s love of flowers. The chic outfit included a detachable train, silk charmeuse pants and a khăn đóng (headdress).
Áo Dài: THAI NGUYEN ATELIER Bridal Gown: BERTA BRIDAL Hair & Makeup: DELEANA GUERRERO, MAGDALENA AYON Photography: JANET LIN PHOTOGRAPHY
Venue: TWIN WILLOW GARDENS
