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

If there is one design element that always works at St. Francis Hall, it is candlelight. The stone walls hold the glow in a way that makes the entire room feel warm and intimate once the sun goes down, no matter the time of year.⁣
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For Katherine & Johnathan`’s summer wedding, we layered taper candles in varying pastel shades with small votives across the long tables. The room slowly came alive as guests entered for dinner. The flowers were designed to sit comfortably among the candles rather than compete with them, allowing the light to move through the arrangements and across the tables. By the time everyone was seated, the hall felt completely transformed.⁣
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📍@stfrancishall⁣
📷 @adelaantalphotography⁣
🍽️ @purpleonioncateringco
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @perfectlyyoursevents

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If there is one design element that always works at St. Francis Hall, it is candlelight. The stone walls hold the glow in a way that makes the entire room feel warm and intimate once the sun goes down, no matter the time of year.⁣
⁣
For Katherine & Johnathan'’s summer wedding, we layered taper candles in varying pastel shades with small votives across the long tables. The room slowly came alive as guests entered for dinner. The flowers were designed to sit comfortably among the candles rather than compete with them, allowing the light to move through the arrangements and across the tables. By the time everyone was seated, the hall felt completely transformed.⁣
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📍@stfrancishall⁣
📷 @adelaantalphotography⁣
🍽️ @purpleonioncateringco
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @perfectlyyoursevents

Can you say, “Too cute!” 🥰

📍 @eventsatandersonhouse
📷 @genevieveleiperphotography
💐 @petalsedgedc

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Can you say, “Too cute!” 🥰

📍 @eventsatandersonhouse
📷 @genevieveleiperphotography
💐 @petalsedgedc

Lavender can be a surprisingly difficult color.⁣
Too much and it can feel overly sweet. Too little and it disappears entirely.⁣
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What we loved about Kortni & Aaron`s wedding at 2941 Restaurant in Falls Church was how lavender was balanced with crisp whites, soft sage greens, and layered textures. The result felt romantic and fresh without feeling precious.⁣
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A reminder that color is rarely about the color itself. It`s about what you pair it with.⁣
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📍@2941Restaurant @2941weddings⁣
📷 @paperboysweddings⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
🎶 @freestylebooking⁣
📋 @sarasocialscene

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Lavender can be a surprisingly difficult color.⁣
Too much and it can feel overly sweet. Too little and it disappears entirely.⁣
⁣
What we loved about Kortni & Aaron's wedding at 2941 Restaurant in Falls Church was how lavender was balanced with crisp whites, soft sage greens, and layered textures. The result felt romantic and fresh without feeling precious.⁣
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A reminder that color is rarely about the color itself. It's about what you pair it with.⁣
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📍@2941Restaurant @2941weddings⁣
📷 @paperboysweddings⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
🎶 @freestylebooking⁣
📋 @sarasocialscene

The Old Masters knew something we’re bringing back. ✨

Clusters of plums, grapes, even nuts add to the lush tablescape of flowers, the kind of abundance that belongs in a Caravaggio painting. Rich, tactile, and impossibly beautiful in person. It’s one of our favorite ways to add depth and drama to a wedding table without sacrificing an ounce of elegance.

📍 @riverfarm_va
📷 @ashleewilcoxphoto
💐 @petalsedgedc
🪑 @curatedeventsdmv
📝 @thestationeryarchitect
📋 @simplybold_events

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The Old Masters knew something we’re bringing back. ✨

Clusters of plums, grapes, even nuts add to the lush tablescape of flowers, the kind of abundance that belongs in a Caravaggio painting. Rich, tactile, and impossibly beautiful in person. It’s one of our favorite ways to add depth and drama to a wedding table without sacrificing an ounce of elegance.

📍 @riverfarm_va
📷 @ashleewilcoxphoto
💐 @petalsedgedc
🪑 @curatedeventsdmv
📝 @thestationeryarchitect
📋 @simplybold_events

One of the easiest ways to make a ballroom feel dynamic is to stop making every table look the same.⁣
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For Michelle & Sam`s wedding at the Colonnade Room at the Fairmont, we mixed tall centerpieces with lower garden-style arrangements, creating variation throughout the room and giving the eye somewhere new to land at every turn.⁣
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But the tables weren`t carrying the design on their own. A flower-filled garland stretched the length of the head table. Greenery-clad columns framed the colonnade and dance floor throughout the evening. Together, those larger elements helped anchor the room while the centerpieces added rhythm and movement.⁣
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Different heights. Different focal points. One cohesive design.⁣
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📍@fairmontwashington⁣
📷 @astridphoto⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @lr_eventsdc