Archer Hotel Wedding

The day could not have been more beautiful. The sky could not have been more clear. And Alexis and Jared’s modern Archer Hotel wedding (formerly the Lorien) day could not have been more perfect. Flowers and dresses in soft pinks. Men dressed in light grays. Once again – perfect. Alexis carried a bouquet of stunning Cafe au Lait dahlia accented with ivory roses and touches of seeded eucalyptus greens for a vintage effect. The bridesmaids’ bouquets featured the similar textures of roses and dahlia in pinks and whites. The men each wore a simple rose boutonniere – white for the groom and a pale pink for the rest of the men.

Photo by Nicole Barr Photography

Embracing the eclectic modern feel of the Archer Hotel wedding, a dramatic arch was create for the ceremony’s focal point. Manzanita branches were seated in vases filled with birch logs and finished with asymmetrically positioned white phalaenopsis orchids. Lush mounds of white hydrangea, ivory roses, and white phalaenopsis and dendrobium orchids spilled from the top of each vase. Tall lanterns placed on each side finished the vignette.

Photo by Nicole Barr Photography

The Archer Hotel wedding reception was dressed simply and intimately. A glass cylinder vase featured a lush design of light pink and white hydrangea, roses, and dahlia accented with seeded eucalyptus. A sprinkling of light pink rose petals finished the table.

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Photo by Nicole Barr Photography

Ceremony & Reception: Archer Hotel

Photography: Nicole Barr Photography

Florist: Petal’s Edge Floral Design

DJ: My DeeJay

Cake: Kendall’s Cakes

Hair & Make up: Modern Bridal Studio

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Some venues need flowers that make a statement. Ritz-Carlton Georgetown is all about atmosphere.⁣
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The exposed brick, warm lighting, and intimate scale already bring so much character to the space, so we leaned into layered candlelight, soft movement, and garden inspired flowers that felt romantic without overpowering the architecture.⁣
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One of our favorite DC venues for couples who want their wedding to feel elegant, warm, and completely immersive.⁣
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September, we’ve missed you!

September weddings get to have it both way: Summer flowers are still hanging around. Dahlias are at their absolute BEST. And little hints of fall start making their way into our buckets.

This is the month we start getting excited about foliage again. Berries, branches, grasses, pods, vines - all those slightly weird botanical things that make an arrangement more interesting!

Hello again, September!!

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No inspiration photos. No flower list. No detailed design brief. Just a color palette and the freedom to run with it.

We took fuchsia, purple, and blue and turned them into layers of saturated color, unexpected textures, and flowers that made the whole room feel alive.

There’s something pretty magical about a client giving us a direction and then getting out of the way. They know their brand. We know flowers. And this is what happens when everyone trusts each other to do what they do best.

Give us the colors. We’ll take it from there. 🌸

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