Bohemian Retro Wedding

Lindsey and Taylor’s adorable bohemian retro wedding featured vibrant bursts of color that graced their special day. Set against the backdrop of spring’s arrival, the floral arrangements truly captured the essence of bohemian retro charm.

Lindsey, the beautiful bride, carried a bouquet that was a true masterpiece. It boasted a luscious mix of coral peonies, peach stock, and orange ranunculus, creating a stunning blend of warm hues. To add an exotic touch, we incorporated pin cushion protea and mokara orchids, which added both texture and pops of vibrant color. Blue-green echevaria succulents added a unique element, while burlap tied around the stems brought a rustic touch, perfectly complementing the bohemian theme.

The bridesmaids’ bouquets were equally captivating, designed to harmonize with Lindsey’s bouquet. Each bouquet featured coral godetia, peach stock, orange ranunculus, and orchids, creating a cohesive color palette that radiated joy and energy and contrasted beautifully against the mint dresses. We added coral parrot tulips and succulents to infuse a touch of whimsy and natural beauty. As the bridesmaids walked down the aisle, these bouquets added a vibrant pop of color against their retro-inspired dresses.

For the boutonnieres, we aimed for simplicity while staying true to the bohemian retro aesthetic. Mokara orchid blossoms took center stage, exuding elegance and refinement. To enhance the rustic vibe, we finished each boutonniere with rustic twine, adding a touch of organic charm to the groom and groomsmen’s attire.

Lindsey and Taylor’s bohemian retro wedding was a true celebration of love, artistry, and vibrant colors. The carefully curated floral designs added a sense of whimsy and romance to every moment, reflecting the couple’s unique style and vision.

If you’re planning a bohemian retro wedding, consider incorporating bursts of color and natural elements in your floral arrangements. Let the warmth of coral, peach, and orange hues intertwine with the beauty of protea, orchids, and succulents. With the right blend of colors and textures, your wedding day will become a bohemian dream brought to life.

At Petal’s Edge, we specialize in creating stunning floral designs that reflect your personality and style. Contact us today to turn your bohemian retro wedding dreams into a vibrant reality!

Photo by Sera Petras Photography

Featured in District Weddings

Ceremony: Aldersgate Church

Reception: Mount Vernon Inn

Photography: Sera Petras Photography

Florist: Petal’s Edge Floral Design

Cake: Occasionally Cake

Hair & Makeup: Megan Rickerson

Before the installations. Before the ballroom glow. There’s this - buckets, stems, the quiet rhythm of preparation.

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Before the installations. Before the ballroom glow. There’s this - buckets, stems, the quiet rhythm of preparation.

#weddingfloral #dcweddingflorist #weddingfloraldesign #dcwedding #floristlife #behindtheblooms #studiodays

With a palette of orange, burgundy, and white, Kerry & Brendan’s wedding at the Woodrow Wilson House was a study in contrast: cassic in form, but unexpected in color. Kerry carried a classic bouquet of white garden roses, ranunculus, and lisianthus with ruscus and eucalyptus foliage, while her bridesmaids’ bouquets brought color with orange and burgundy blooms that popped against their gowns. The reception brought old world charm with tall cathedral candlestick centerpieces draped in amaranthus while lush, low garden urns held flowers in classic but textured greens and whites. The result was warm, textural, and timeless, a celebration that felt both refined and joyfully vibrant.⁣
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📍@wwilsonhouse⁣
🍽️ @rsvpcateringdc
📷 @astridphoto⁣
💐@petalsedgedc

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With a palette of orange, burgundy, and white, Kerry & Brendan’s wedding at the Woodrow Wilson House was a study in contrast: cassic in form, but unexpected in color. Kerry carried a classic bouquet of white garden roses, ranunculus, and lisianthus with ruscus and eucalyptus foliage, while her bridesmaids’ bouquets brought color with orange and burgundy blooms that popped against their gowns. The reception brought old world charm with tall cathedral candlestick centerpieces draped in amaranthus while lush, low garden urns held flowers in classic but textured greens and whites. The result was warm, textural, and timeless, a celebration that felt both refined and joyfully vibrant.⁣
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📍@wwilsonhouse⁣
🍽️ @rsvpcateringdc
📷 @astridphoto⁣
💐@petalsedgedc

𝙋𝙪𝙢𝙥𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙨... 𝘽𝙪𝙩 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙞𝙩 𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙘.⁣
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Caroline & Corey`s ceremony embraced fall in the best way: an aisle lined with heirloom pumpkins in soft neutrals and washed-out oranges, surrounded by florals that felt gathered from the season itself. Paired with candlelight, the look was more harvest elegance than Halloween. Texture, repetition, and color did the storytelling. It is proof that seasonal details can feel sophisticated when they are thoughtfully chosen and placed with intention.⁣
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📍Mount Vernon Inn⁣
📷 @adealeweddings⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc

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𝙋𝙪𝙢𝙥𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙨... 𝘽𝙪𝙩 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙞𝙩 𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙘.⁣
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Caroline & Corey's ceremony embraced fall in the best way: an aisle lined with heirloom pumpkins in soft neutrals and washed-out oranges, surrounded by florals that felt gathered from the season itself. Paired with candlelight, the look was more harvest elegance than Halloween. Texture, repetition, and color did the storytelling. It is proof that seasonal details can feel sophisticated when they are thoughtfully chosen and placed with intention.⁣
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📍Mount Vernon Inn⁣
📷 @adealeweddings⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc

Amanda & Jack’s Woodend wedding drew its inspiration from a William Morris print - lush, romantic, and rooted in nature. The florals carried that spirit through every detail: moss runners lined the tables, dotted with petite brown bottles of chamomile, blush spray roses, and wisps of greenery that felt as if they had grown there overnight. Cloche domes held tiny blooms like keepsakes. Brass animals cradled florals as though part of the garden itself, a perfect nod to the nature sanctuary venue. (Which ones can you find?) Even the greenery-lined staircase framing the cake echoed the same story. Every bloom was chosen for texture and movement, bringing that painterly, botanical world to life in three dimensions.

📍 @woodendsanctuary⁣
📷 @amypaperbird⁣
🍽 @purpleonioncatering⁣
💐@petalsedgedc⁣
📋@lotusevent_co

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Amanda & Jack’s Woodend wedding drew its inspiration from a William Morris print - lush, romantic, and rooted in nature. The florals carried that spirit through every detail: moss runners lined the tables, dotted with petite brown bottles of chamomile, blush spray roses, and wisps of greenery that felt as if they had grown there overnight. Cloche domes held tiny blooms like keepsakes. Brass animals cradled florals as though part of the garden itself, a perfect nod to the nature sanctuary venue. (Which ones can you find?) Even the greenery-lined staircase framing the cake echoed the same story. Every bloom was chosen for texture and movement, bringing that painterly, botanical world to life in three dimensions.

📍 @woodendsanctuary⁣
📷 @amypaperbird⁣
🍽 @purpleonioncatering⁣
💐@petalsedgedc⁣
📋@lotusevent_co

When Mother Nature takes her cues from the tablescape. 😉⁣
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At River Farm, the serpentine table looked as though it had grown right out of the landscape. Florals in plum, blush, taupe, and eggplant wound between wood candle holders and fruit, creating a rhythm that felt perfectly in step with the surrounding gardens. The palette was moody but soft, a study in texture and tone rather than contrast. It is our favorite kind of designs: one that blurs the line between what is arranged and what simply belongs.⁣
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📍 @riverfarm_va⁣
📷 @ashleewilcoxphoto⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
🪑 @curatedeventsdmv
📜 @thestationeryarchitect⁣
📋@simplybold_events

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When Mother Nature takes her cues from the tablescape. 😉⁣
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At River Farm, the serpentine table looked as though it had grown right out of the landscape. Florals in plum, blush, taupe, and eggplant wound between wood candle holders and fruit, creating a rhythm that felt perfectly in step with the surrounding gardens. The palette was moody but soft, a study in texture and tone rather than contrast. It is our favorite kind of designs: one that blurs the line between what is arranged and what simply belongs.⁣
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📍 @riverfarm_va⁣
📷 @ashleewilcoxphoto⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
🪑 @curatedeventsdmv
📜 @thestationeryarchitect⁣
📋@simplybold_events

We call it the creep…

Everyone talks about the rising cost of flowers, but there’s another story behind the numbers: time. Over the years, wedding timelines have stretched. First looks, detail shots, getting-ready portraits, ceremony and reception setups starting hours earlier than before, and more complex with event breakdowns. Florists are often still paid by the piece, not by the hour, yet the hours have multiplied.

What was once a 2 to 4 hour delivery day has quietly turned into a 12 to 16 hour production days with setup, standby, and late-night breakdowns. And flowers are still perishable, so they cannot sit out waiting for the photography timeline to catch up.

When couples ask why flowers cost more now, this is part of the answer. It is not just about stems or supply chains. It is the labor, the logistics, and the reality that perfection takes time, often a lot more than it used to.

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