Floating on Air: Breathtaking Florals Inspired by Natural Beauty of PNW

Weekends for Minrui and Daolun are usually spent in nature, exploring and hiking with their two dogs, Lucky and Coco. The couple met via an online dating app, and after countless outdoor adventures and trips to national parks, including one memorable night of camping and stargazing at Joshua Tree in California, they realized their blossoming love was one for the ages. On an early September day, at Snoqualmie’s sublime North Fork Farm, Minrui and Daolun began their next chapter as husband and wife. Their wedding celebrated their love of nature, with the scenic Mount Si towering in the background. Clad in a shoulder-baring gown, Minrui walked down an aisle blooming with sumptuous floral arrangements, featuring a mix of light blue hydrangeas, which evoked the gentle beauty of water, and delicate baby’s breath accents that added romance and airy elegance.

A unique, hedge-like design formed the altar—its purposeful height enabling the impressive mountain views to shine. “Combined with the bride’s favorite shade of purple, the design creates a refreshing and graceful atmosphere,” says planner Gloria Xiong of Gloria Events and Weddings. One particularly romantic moment was when Lucky and Coco, the canine ring bearers, trotted down the aisle with the rings. “Surrounded by blooming flowers, with majestic mountains standing witness to their love, they exchanged vows as family and friends cheered in joy.”