Summer is just around the corner, which brings us to—wedding season. Brides and grooms, your mothers, fathers, family, and friends, will all be racing around to help make your big day perfect, so make sure to point them in the right direction with the help of local shops, venues, florists, salons, and more. Whether you’re looking for a traditional white wedding, or taking a modern twist on the big day with your forever honey, rest assured that you will find everything you need for your special day in the city of Seattle.
Dresses and Tuxedos
Looking elegant and sharp on you wedding day is a must. When looking for your dress or tuxedo, be sure to research samples or pieces from specific shops before going in, to make sure they fit your niche.
Lovely Bride Seattle: This indie bridal shop and boutique offers a selection for not-so-over-the-top brides to be. With simple twists on traditional and modern styles, Lovely will supply all the needs for unique brides, bridesmaids, and mother(s) of the bride(s). Too busy putting last minute wedding plans together?—shop online for your easiest convenience!
La Bella Elaine’s: For over 35 years, La Bella Elaine’s has been helping brides find everything they need for their wedding day—from bridal dresses, bridesmaid dresses, jewelry, and accessories. They have the largest collection of bridal necessities in the city, so if you’re a girl who likes options, they have a pick for you.
BHLDN- Seattle: Located in Seattle’s downtown shopping center, BHLDN supplies bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, mother(s) of the bride(s) dresses, accessories, and even décor. This bridal shops grandiose location, makes way for a fun-filled day of bridal shopping, and seeing Pike’s Place Market.
KUHLMAN- Seattle: Bespoke Tailoring offer custom made tuxedos for both men AND women. Hand crafted from Italian wool, the process takes about eight weeks while your pieces are crafted in the Seattle shop. For a unique bride or groom, a custom outfit may be your pick.
The Tuxedo Club: Since 1988, The Tuxedo Club has been styling groom and groomsmen parties with premier tuxedos and formal wear. Come get your wedding parties exclusive tuxedo needs satisfied in Lower Queen Anne, Seattle.
The Black Tux: With THE BLK TUX, your tuxedo is guaranteed to fit using their perfect fit algorithms, the first time. Their use of 100 percent merino-wool, sourced straight from Italy, will have you looking dapper.
Salon Services
Whether the wedding party wants an on-site makeup and hair artist, or wants to make a trip to the salon prior to your wedding, fear not, Seattle’s got you covered.
Sorrida Salon: Providing onsite services, Sorrida’s leaves every bridal party feeling gorgeous and stress-free while getting ready for their big day. From bridal, bridesmaid, mother, and flower girl packages, to a la carte hair and makeup services, they have got you covered.
Blossom & Beauty: Another onsite bridal beauty service, provides magnificent hair and makeup for the big day. Packages and a la carte services provided with trial run at a location convenient for your busy schedule.
Hair by Joey: This private men’s grooming salon provides a relaxing one on one services (the only salon in Seattle whom provides this) for grooms to be. To look extra sharp on your big day, get groomed by Joey.
Sugar Plum: Whether you’re preparing for your honeymoon or wanting to feel extra smooth for your wedding day, hairless skin is moments away. Sugar plum sugaring services offer facial, body, bikini, and manzilian hair removal for every gender, sexuality, and body type. So as long as you’re a human looking for smooth skin, Sugar Plum will have you well on your way.
Venues
Depending on the needs of your guests, season of your wedding, or size of your wedding, you’ll need to be sure your venue attends all of your demands.
The Rainier Club: This mansion located in the downtown business district of Seattle, makes way for an event full of elegance. With gold leafed ceilings, and a Pacific Northwest feel, this venue can cater to both intimate weddings, and parties of up to 500 guests. If Seattle’s inconsistent weather worries you, The Rainier Club offers a weather-worry-free, year-round, indoor venue.
Columbia Winery: Located right outside of Seattle in Woodinville, WA, this lush, beautiful venue offers both indoor and outdoor amenities. Sitting up to 250 guests, or 300 standing, this is a great location for those with larger amounts of family and friends. Complementary fine wine will be provided alongside meals—even ask about our wine educators to make your big day extra special.
Seattle Bride: Celebrate alongside the beautifully renovated cabana and 1895 Robinswood House. Spacious patios and sunken garden leave way for a beautiful, floral, nature-esque wedding day—perfect for a warm summer day. Intimate and large weddings welcome, maximum 225 guests. Intimate ceremonies of 60 guests or less may be celebrated in the Robinswood House apace with a romantic fireplace surrounded by friends and family.
Florists
Fleurt Weddings: Based in Seattle, Fleurt vows to offer “creative floral design, crafting romantic floral art for modern, stylish couples.” Portfolio collections range from Summer Elegance, Secret Garden, Urban Chic, Springtime Romance, Industrial Charm, and Bohemian Blush.
Fab Floral: Creating customized wedding floral designs, owner Laurie Henderson listens to each client to make sure their floral arrangements will be perfect for the couples’ big day. She puts her own unique twists on floral décor, including floral jewelry.
Ravenna Bloom: Ravenna’s specializes in bouquets, ceremony, reception, and cake flowers. Utilizing exquisite traditional flowers to make classy centerpieces, bouquets, and more, these superb floral masterpieces will leave your guests in awe.
Whether you’re a bride, groom, part of the wedding party, family member, or helpful friend, these local resources will aid you in planning an impeccable wedding day.
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