Birkby House Leesburg Wedding

Vintage was the word of the day for Gretchen and Tom’s wedding, and Thomas Birkby House in Leesburg is the perfect place for such a look. The Birkby House wedding ceremony, held in the back garden, used the site’s wrought iron arch as a centerpiece. Every once and a while we have an event where the design comes together so perfectly – and the couple is so happy and are such lovely people – that instead of just wanting to go home and have a drink after setting up, we want to stay for the wedding. This was one of those weddings.

Photo by Documentary Associates

Photo by Documentary Associates

Gretchen supplied all of the assorted containers for the reception florals for her Birkby House wedding, mostly flea market finds, and family heirlooms, giving it that personal touch that so many people are looking for in their weddings. Bright shades of peach, coral, and pink were a perfect compliment to a warm, end of the summer event.

Escort card table for Birkby House wedding

Photo by Documentary Associates

Photo by Documentary Associates

Ceremony & Reception: Thomas Birkby House

Photography: Documentary Associates

Wedding Planner: Simply Chic

Florist: Petal’s Edge Floral Design

Caterer: Window’s Catering

Linens/Rentals: DC Rental

There’s just something about St. Francis Hall.⁣
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Maybe it’s the brick. Maybe it’s the windows. Maybe it’s those twinkle lights that somehow make every wedding feel a little bit magical.⁣
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For Erin & Joel`s wedding, we loved the contrast of all that warm architecture with cool blues, crisp whites and lots of greenery. Nothing fighting the room. Nothing trying too hard. Just really pretty flowers in a really wonderful space.⁣
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And honestly, we could design here a hundred times and still get excited walking through those doors.⁣
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📍@stfrancishall⁣
📷 @paolanazatiphotography⁣
🍽 @windowscatering⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc

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There’s just something about St. Francis Hall.⁣
⁣
Maybe it’s the brick. Maybe it’s the windows. Maybe it’s those twinkle lights that somehow make every wedding feel a little bit magical.⁣
⁣
For Erin & Joel's wedding, we loved the contrast of all that warm architecture with cool blues, crisp whites and lots of greenery. Nothing fighting the room. Nothing trying too hard. Just really pretty flowers in a really wonderful space.⁣
⁣
And honestly, we could design here a hundred times and still get excited walking through those doors.⁣
⁣
📍@stfrancishall⁣
📷 @paolanazatiphotography⁣
🍽 @windowscatering⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc

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.⁣
⁣
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. ⁣
⁣
📍@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

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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

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