Getting Married in Seattle? Consider these 3 Native, Unique Flowers!
Seattle and the Pacific Northwest are known for its green aesthetic (ahem, nicknamed the “Emerald City,”) making it the perfect backdrop for a picturesque wedding. While you don’t need to worry about finding specific flowers for your big day, we've got it covered while leaning into the best of what the season has to offer. In this blog post, we will showcase three unique native blooms that are perfect for Seattle weddings—especially in the spring and early summer. These flowers not only add a distinct look to your wedding flowers, but also feel right at home in the local environment.
Mock Orange
Mock Orange is a beautiful shrub that produces small white blooms with pretty green foliage. The fragrant flowers of the Mock Orange are available for late spring and early summer weddings in Seattle. It looks great with any garden-style wedding designs and is a great neutral flower which can be utilized with a variety of color palettes. We can use them in centerpieces, bouquets, or installations to create a cohesive look. The flower buds are great for daintier pieces such as a boutonniere or wrist corsage.
Mock orange branches on far right, Photograph by Stormy Peterson Photography
Flowering Currant
Flowering Currant is another unique native bloom that is perfect for bright palettes. These beautiful flowers have a unique texture that can add a dimension to your wedding decor. The flowering currant is available for spring weddings in Seattle—think March and April timeframe. These flowers come in different shades of pink and red, making them a perfect choice for colorful palettes.
Flowering currant on far left, photography by Into Dust Photography
Bleeding Heart
Bleeding Heart flowers are native to the Seattle area and come in white and pink. These flowers have a beautiful unique heart-shaped structure that can work in neutral or colorful palettes. Bleeding Heart is available for spring and early summer weddings in Seattle. These flowers can add a touch of whimsy to your wedding decor. They work best in smaller scale designs such as centerpiece and bouquets due to their small stature and delicate nature.
The Pacific Northwest’s flower farms offer endless locally grown options for your wedding flowers. We love sourcing your wedding flowers from farms via the Seattle Wholesale Growers Market. Our design philosophy hinges on leaning into locally grown flowers first and foremost when creating your custom wedding flowers. Whether you are planning an intimate outdoor wedding or a grand ballroom reception, local and seasonal blooms add a distinct look to your wedding flowers. We love using local flowers because it directly ties into our sustainability commitment since the flowers travel less and create a smaller carbon footprint.
Let’s chat about dreamy, whimsical flowers for your Seattle wedding