Spring Union Station Wedding

Bride and groom in dramatic and architectural Union Station

Photo by Eli Turner

The magnificent, Beaux Arts building was the perfect modern backdrop for Sarah and Adam’s spring Union Station wedding. Sarah’s lush bouquet of stunning green lady slipper orchids, green-white parrot tulips, white mini-calla lilies, and white ranunculus was accented with whimsical ferns. The bridesmaids carried green bouquets of maidenhair fern, camelia, umbrella fern, and green-white parrot tulips. Adam’s boutonniere took a mini-calla lily from Sarah’s bouquet, while the groomsmen’s boutonnieres were a clutch of greens mimicking the bridesmaids’ bouquets.

Bridal bouquet of stunning lady slipper orchids, parrot tulips, and ranunculus, accented with whimsical ferns.

Photo by Eli Turner

Bridal portrait with bouquet of lady slipper orchids and parrot tulips

Photo by Eli Turner

Groom kisses the bride as they show off the bridal bouquet of Lady slipper orchids and parrot tulips

Photo by Eli Turner

Bridesmaids in blue carry maidenhair fern, camelia, umbrella fern, green-white parrot tulips, and green ranunculus.

Photo by Eli Turner

Lady slipper orchids and parrot tulips make a statement in this stunning bridal bouquet. Bridesmaids carried maidenhair fern, camelia, umbrella fern, green-white parrot tulips, and green ranunculus.

Photo by Eli Turner

Photo by Eli Turner

For the spring Union Staton wedding ceremony, Sarah and Adam got married amidst a romantic chuppah of curly willow branches tucked in salal, camellia, and umbrella fern foliages accented with green dendrobium orchids and green roses.

Chuppah of curly willow branches tucked in salal, camelia, and umbrella fern foliages accented with green dendrobium orchids and green roses.

Photo by Eli Turner

With it’s elevated ceiling and grand space, the architecture of East Hall lent itself to dramatic table arrangements. Greeting guests at the escort card table was a design dripping with white phalaenopsis orchids. A trio of designs distinguished the spring Union Station wedding. Tall, fluted vase arrangements of deep green foliage complemented low of lush greenery and modern orchid arrangements, while tall gladiolas provided an unexpected flair.

A tall, fluted glass vase of green monstera leaves, boxwood, camelia, philodendron leaves, Israeli ruscus, umbrella fern, and variegated aspidistra foliage accented with white phalaenopsis orchids

Photo by Eli Turner

Tall, white glass vase of green monstera leaves, boxwood, camelia, philodendron leaves, Israeli ruscus, umbrella fern, and variegated aspidistra foliage

Photo by Eli Turner

Varied tall centerpieces of lush greenery alternated with dramatic centerpieces of gladiola

Photo by Eli Turner

Low centerpieces of lush greenery and modern orchids

Photo by Eli Turner

Dramatic gladiola centerpiece arrangements

Photo by Eli Turner

Ceremony and Reception: Union Station

Catering: Design Cuisine

Photography: Eli Turner

Floral: Petal’s Edge

Planning: Sara Muchnick Events

An outdoor ceremony followed by a beautiful ballroom reception? The St. Regis makes a very persuasive case.⁣
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The Astor Terrace and Astor Ballroom give us two different settings to consider, and I love finding the floral thread between them. A color carried through. A favorite flower appearing again. A shape that feels familiar when guests move inside. You get the excitement of a new space, with flowers that feel like they belong to the same celebration.⁣
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Those connections are some of my favorite parts of wedding design, and for Katie and Doug, I love how they went a step further with incorporating hand painted ceramics form Katie`s homeland. ⁣
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📍@stregisdc⁣
📷 @tylander⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @b.mingled

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An outdoor ceremony followed by a beautiful ballroom reception? The St. Regis makes a very persuasive case.⁣
⁣
The Astor Terrace and Astor Ballroom give us two different settings to consider, and I love finding the floral thread between them. A color carried through. A favorite flower appearing again. A shape that feels familiar when guests move inside. You get the excitement of a new space, with flowers that feel like they belong to the same celebration.⁣
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Those connections are some of my favorite parts of wedding design, and for Katie and Doug, I love how they went a step further with incorporating hand painted ceramics form Katie's homeland. ⁣
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📍@stregisdc⁣
📷 @tylander⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @b.mingled

The wedding day goes by in a blur and those beautiful blooms sing their last song… Or do they?

For the past year we have partnered with @pressedfloral_ so that our couples have an option to preserve their wedding flowers. We love all of the different items this company offers, from framed pieces to keepsake necklaces, and more.

If you’re thinking of preserving your flowers, for the next 48 hours, there will be a giveaway! Enter for a chance to win a $100 gift card! To enter, simply tag a friend who should preserve their blooms! No limit on the number of times you tag. Share the post to increase your chances.

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OBSESSED was a word we heard many times over the course of this wedding. The color palette was just {chef’s kiss}

📍 @monacodc
💐 & 📋 @petalsedgedc
🍰 @libertybakingco

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OBSESSED was a word we heard many times over the course of this wedding. The color palette was just {chef’s kiss}

📍 @monacodc
💐 & 📋 @petalsedgedc
🍰 @libertybakingco

Annual reminder, because winter is coming: winter weddings don’t have to be white. ❄️

Three color stories we’re loving this season:
🤍 Icy winter + candlelight
🍷 Burgundy, plum & wine (goodbye, traditional red)
✨ White, gold & metallics

Which one are you? I have opinions — tell me below. 👀

📷 @kategracephotography @emchastainphoto @amandarobbinsphotography
💐 @petalsedgedc

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Annual reminder, because winter is coming: winter weddings don’t have to be white. ❄️

Three color stories we’re loving this season:
🤍 Icy winter + candlelight
🍷 Burgundy, plum & wine (goodbye, traditional red)
✨ White, gold & metallics

Which one are you? I have opinions — tell me below. 👀

📷 @kategracephotography @emchastainphoto @amandarobbinsphotography
💐 @petalsedgedc

Elena & Bradley could have had their ceremony in one of the Mayflower’s many lovely ceremony spaces, but they had their hearts set on Union Station’s Presidential Suite. And boldly they went for it! Then they made room for a little adventure along the way with a Metro ride to their reception, wedding attire and al!

And that baby’s breath band front! An incredibly lush sweep of flowers across the stage, creating a gorgeous backdrop for their first dance and toasts. Such a fabulous choice for a spot that gets so much attention throughout the evening. Add classic blue and white flowers and an abundance of candlelight in the Mayflower’s Grand Ballroom… was there anything NOT to love about Elena and Bradley’s wedding?!

We’re back at the Mayflower this weekend, just ahead of E & B’s anniversary, and it’s the perfect time to reminisce.

📍 @eventsustation
📍 @themayflowerhoteldc
📷 @stephenbobb
💐 @petalsedgedc
🍰 @fluffythoughtscakes
🎶 @bialeksmusic @broadsoundband
💄 @makeupbyanab
🖊️ @spritesinkcalligraphy
📋 @events.extraordinaire