Classic Anderson House Wedding

Classic Anderson House Wedding

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Nestled in the heart of Embassy Row and a stone’s throw from Dupont Circle, Anderson House is a historic Beaux-Arts mansion. By its nature, an Anderson House wedding in DC is naturally a bit opulent and classic in style, something Alex and John wanted their decor to reflect.

The bridal bouquet was in classic whites and ivories, using peonies, ivory garden roses, white lilac, white astilbe, pearl-studded stephanotis blossoms and white freesia accented with maidenhair fern and camelia foliage. Bridesmaids in lavender or pale pink carried lush bouquets of ivory roses and spray roses, white stock, white freesia, and white astilbe accented with maidenhair fern and camellia foliage. The boutonnieres were designed with white freesia from the bridal bouquet, and accented with camelia foliage. The ring bearer wore a smaller boutonniere of ivory spray roses.

Is there anything sweeter than a bridal party including flower girls and a ring bearer? The trio of flower girls, crowned in baby’s breath, each carried charming baskets with iconic ivory rose petals to pave the aisle for Alex.

Flanking the ceremony area were two striking altar arrangements on pedestals. The lush, rounded arrangements featured white hydrangea, white stock, ivory roses and spray roses, and white larkspur accented with lemon leaf foliage.

Situated around the edge of the reflecting pool in picturesque Hoyt Garden, lanterns were placed at each of the four corners with votive candles ringing the ledge. To complement the ornate ballroom, centerpieces were kept low on the tables. The first design featured a glass-footed bowl holding a richly textured design of white hydrangea, white stock, ivory roses and spray roses, white astilbe, and white lisianthus accented with maidenhair fern and camelia foliage. On the remaining tables, a glass cylinder vase with an ivory pillar candle was ringed with a lush wreath design using white hydrangea, white stock, ivory roses and spray roses, white freesia, and white lisianthus finished with green touches of maidenhair fern and camelia foliage.

 

 

Ceremony & Reception: Anderson House

Catering: Federal City Catering

Photography: Genevieve Leiper

Flowers: Petal’s Edge

Wedding Coordinator: Atelier Totale

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Advice I’d give you as a florist if I wasn’t afraid of hurting your feelings…

1. Creativity costs money

Thoughtful choices matter. Floral design comes from premium blooms, careful mechanics, and hours of labor. Often, investing in a few impactful designs creates more magic than trying to do a little bit everywhere.

2. Pinterest isn’t reality.

Styled shoots, filters, and out-of-season flowers can set unrealistic expectations. A skilled florist translates your inspiration into something real, beautiful, and perfectly suited to your wedding.

3. Your choice of wedding planner can be a 🚩

A strong planner protects your vision and collaborates with your creative team. But not every planner has the same level of experience, and misplaced trust can cost you money, time, and beauty. Surround yourself with professionals who set you up for success. Protecting quality is how your vision comes to life

4. Repurposing only works with a plan.

Yes, some ceremony flowers can move into the reception, but it requires staff, timing, and logistics. With forethought, it’s seamless and impactful. Without it, it can create stress or compromise the design.

5. Timing is everything.

Flowers are living things with a short window of perfection. A carefully built schedule protects bouquets, keeps installations fresh, and ensures your flowers look their best when it matters most.

🌸 And one note for fellow vendors: florists care deeply. I don’t know a single one who doesn’t. We want to give couples our very best work. But flowers are perishable, which means details matter. When timelines push us to deliver too early, when arrangements are dismantled without our input, or when fading blooms are photographed as “detail shots,” the couple’s vision suffers. Collaboration is what protects the flowers and, ultimately, the experience we all want for our clients.

The truth may not always be easy to hear, but hearing it early will save stress, protect your vision, and give you flowers that feel unforgettable for all the right reasons. ✨
Victorian elegance met modern romance at the Fairmont. ✨ Centerpieces have the power to set the tone for an entire ballroom. Half the guest tables featured tall silver candelabras topped with textured designs of hydrangea, roses, dahlias, and lisianthus in shades of pink and burgundy. More than accents, the elevated designs added height, repetition, and cohesion throughout the room. The balance of tables held silver footed bowls brimming with the same rich palette, styled in a looser, organic shape. Together, the mix of height, texture, and candlelight created a romantic atmosphere that was timeless and unforgettable — the kind of detail that takes a wedding from beautiful to truly show-stopping. 🌸✨

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