Washington Wedding Day's Best of 2024 - Editor's Choice Winners

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