Yes, there was ample elegance—crisp white roses, luxe textured linens, white-and-gold tableware. But then, there was the drama. The candlelight. The bounty of ferns and Italian ruscus trailing from table to floor. The occasional Dracaena lemon-lime plant mingling with bursts of ferns and florals along the aisle. This striking scene, hosted at the equally striking (and recently opened) SOMM Hotel & Spa in Woodinville, was the perfect blend of timelessness and drama, devised by Seattle-based wedding and event planner Gian Events.
“Our vision was to take the essence of a classic wedding and reimagine it through a modern, sophisticated lens,” says Reneille- Gian Velez, owner and principal planner at Gian Events. “We wanted to create something that felt dramatic yet effortlessly elegant—a love letter to the contemporary bride who values clean lines, soft romance and intentional design."
The curved ceremony layout was chosen to evoke emotion and intimacy, ensuring all eyes were on the gorgeous couple.
Guests should feel like they’re stepping directly into a modern-day FAIRY TALE—that dreamy, heart-fluttering moment when love feels palpable and you feel the RAWNESS of EMOTIONS as you’re waiting for the ceremony to begin.
–Reneille-Gian Velez, Gian Events
The wedding invitation suite features a timeless, classic look. “A hand-drawn floral border brings uniqueness, while a monogram with the initials of the couple’s first names blends the art with the text,” says Rosie Powell, owner, calligrapher and lead designer for Songbird Paperie.
The tablescape was designed to feel LUXURIOUS without being loud—a seamless balance of MODERN artistry and elegant simplicity.
–Reneille-Gian Velez, Gian Events
Wavy, serpentine tables layered with luxe ruched linens introduced movement and allowed the cascading florals to seize the moment.
This towering confection from The SweetSide features refined, lace-like detailing, which complements the romantic stationery suite. The result is a sleek, sophisticated cake that still feels timeless.
The perfect getaway car? An unbelievably chic Bentley, of course.
