Floral Industry Pros Come Together to Design Gorgeous Wedding Day for Merging Families

Stephanie Hodges and Buck Shinners were married last summer in a lovely country affair. And when it came to choosing a florist, it was a no brainer. The bride’s and groom’s moms—coined “the flower moms”—designed all the florals, which made complete sense since the two families have been in the Seattle floral industry for a combined 100 years. Seventy years ago, Buck’s grandparents were two of the original Asian flower vendors at Pike Place Market; they later bought two flower farms in Auburn Valley. Buck’s mother, Rosie, is still active in the floral industry, and she created the reception flowers, including a 1947 Willys Jeep spilling with blooms. Stephanie’s parents owned two flower shops over the years, and her mother, Myra, still works as a designer at DeLaurenti Florist. She designed the flowers for the ceremony, from the stunning bridal bouquet to the floral sprays gracing the circular arch.