Romantic Spring Wedding at 2941 Restaurant

Spring weddings always carry a sense of renewal and romance, and Emma and Charlie’s wedding at 2941 Restaurant in Falls Church, VA, was no exception. With lush pink peonies in full bloom, an elegant mix of high and low centerpieces, and a serene ceremony at the Old Presbyterian Meeting House, it was a truly breathtaking day.

A Timeless Ceremony in Old Town Alexandria

Emma and Charlie’s day began with a beautiful ceremony at the historic Old Presbyterian Meeting House in Old Town Alexandria, VA. The sanctuary is a charming and intimate space that set the perfect tone for a heartfelt ceremony. Classic white arrangements of flowers flanked the altar, complementing the natural beauty of the space without overwhelming its timeless architecture. The bride carried a stunning bouquet of pink peonies, garden roses, and ranunculus, while the bridesmaids held smaller, coordinating bouquets in classic white – a contrast to their patterned pink dresses – that tied the look together beautifully.

A Stunning Reception at 2941 Restaurant

Following the ceremony, guests made their way to 2941 Restaurant, a hidden gem in Falls Church, VA, known for its picturesque lakeside views, tranquil koi pond, and modern elegance. With its floor-to-ceiling windows and contemporary design, the space provided the perfect backdrop for a spring wedding reception filled with natural light and fresh blooms.

Blush & White Floral Elegance

For the reception, we designed an elegant mix of tall and low centerpieces in soft shades of pink and white to create visual interest throughout the room. The taller arrangements featured a rich mix of hydrangea, campanula, stock, snapdragons and roses, drawing the eye upward and adding grandeur to the space. The lower centerpieces, designed in delicate compotes, included roses, lisianthus, and ranunculus, keeping the garden aesthetic of the flowers. Each table was draped in soft ivory linens, allowing the flowers to be the star of the show and complementing the romantic spring aesthetic.

A Picture-Perfect Spring Celebration

With the sun setting over the water, the newlyweds danced the night away under the soft glow of candlelight. As guests toasted to love and new beginnings, the fragrance of fresh peonies filled the air — a true celebration of spring in all its beauty.

Vendors:

Venue: 2941 Restaurant

Photograpy: Brad Barnwell

Florist: Petal’s Edge Floral Design

Planner: Lisa Havard Events

If you’re dreaming of a romantic spring wedding at 2941 Restaurant, we’d love to bring your floral vision to life! From lush peonies to elegant centerpieces, our team at Petal’s Edge specializes in crafting unforgettable floral designs that enhance every moment of your big day. Contact us today to start designing the floral details of your dreams!

It’s been a very long time since floral centerpieces were just flowers in a vase. Today’s centerpieces have multiple elements, loads of candles, things that have to be assembled and even built on-site. And yet the presumption persists that the florist is just going to show up with a box that can be left in the corner for someone else to place on the table.

Putting aside the fact that we take far more pride in our work than that… to say that we value logistics and planning is an understatement!! And logistics are truly our skill set. We can tell you how many man hours a particular installation will take and can design for efficiency. It’s truly our super power.

Most floral design relies on other things being in place. Not useful? “You can get into the room at this time.” Actually useful? “The bar you’re building that cascading piece on will in place no later than X o’clock.” But more than that? Start realizing that event demands are not what they used to be.

#floristlife

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It’s been a very long time since floral centerpieces were just flowers in a vase. Today’s centerpieces have multiple elements, loads of candles, things that have to be assembled and even built on-site. And yet the presumption persists that the florist is just going to show up with a box that can be left in the corner for someone else to place on the table.

Putting aside the fact that we take far more pride in our work than that… to say that we value logistics and planning is an understatement!! And logistics are truly our skill set. We can tell you how many man hours a particular installation will take and can design for efficiency. It’s truly our super power.

Most floral design relies on other things being in place. Not useful? “You can get into the room at this time.” Actually useful? “The bar you’re building that cascading piece on will in place no later than X o’clock.” But more than that? Start realizing that event demands are not what they used to be.

#floristlife

We were at the Willard InterContinental this past weekend setting up for Mari`s bridal shower. Think pink, gardeny, everything spring.⁣
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The Crystal Room is always a lot of look. Those green marble columns, the chandeliers... and yet it`s so quintessentially DC! There`s something about that room that makes pink feel completely at home.⁣
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It took us straight back to Sophia & Daniel`s wedding ceremony in the same space. Pink baby`s breath, roses, the whole thing. Two totally different events, same magic. Pink and the Crystal Room? We`re convinced it`s a love story. 💚🌸⁣
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📍@willard_intercontinentaldc⁣
📷 @kylajeannette⁣
💐@petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @smevents

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We were at the Willard InterContinental this past weekend setting up for Mari's bridal shower. Think pink, gardeny, everything spring.⁣
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The Crystal Room is always a lot of look. Those green marble columns, the chandeliers... and yet it's so quintessentially DC! There's something about that room that makes pink feel completely at home.⁣
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It took us straight back to Sophia & Daniel's wedding ceremony in the same space. Pink baby's breath, roses, the whole thing. Two totally different events, same magic. Pink and the Crystal Room? We're convinced it's a love story. 💚🌸⁣
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📍@willard_intercontinentaldc⁣
📷 @kylajeannette⁣
💐@petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @smevents

I love eavesdropping. 😜

While setting up for the new Georgetown Citibank, we overheard someone say, “This is the moment.” ❤️

And I couldn’t have said it better myself. Because when flowers are doing their job, they don’t just fill a space. They create a moment you can feel.

📋 @sohoexp
🍽️ @maineventcaterersdc

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I love eavesdropping. 😜

While setting up for the new Georgetown Citibank, we overheard someone say, “This is the moment.” ❤️

And I couldn’t have said it better myself. Because when flowers are doing their job, they don’t just fill a space. They create a moment you can feel.

📋 @sohoexp
🍽️ @maineventcaterersdc

It ain’t easy being green 💚 Or is it… 🤔

📍 @torpedofactory
📷 Kate Crafton Photography
🍽️ @occasionscaterers
💐 @petalsedgedc

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It ain’t easy being green 💚 Or is it… 🤔

📍 @torpedofactory
📷 Kate Crafton Photography
🍽️ @occasionscaterers
💐 @petalsedgedc

Meridian House is one of those venues that makes people fall in love the second they see it. The gardens, the historic rooms, the feeling that you`ve stumbled onto this beautiful hidden place in the middle of Washington. It is such a privilege to design there.⁣
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For Erica & Matt, the goal was to keep the flowers feeling like an eloquent dinner party. We filled the tables with hydrangea, stock, roses and spray roses, and lisianthus and lots and lots of candles so the rooms felt alive and welcoming the moment guests walked in. I remember stepping back once everything was set and thinking how light the whole space felt — like spring had simply decided to move inside for the evening.⁣
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And when Erica & Matt walked in and saw the room for the first time? The smiles said everything.⁣
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📍@meridianhouse⁣
🍽 @occasionscaterers⁣
📷 @freedphoto⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc