Brunch Wedding

March 21, 2016

Photo by Nat Wongsaroj

It was a gorgeous day in November when Larissa and Sean wed at the Carnegie Institution. We not only had the pleasure of doing their flowers, but were also pleased to help them with the management of their big day! We always enjoy joining couples for the whole wedding day, since it gives us an opportunity to get to know them and their families a little better.

Photo by Nat Wongsaroj

Larissa carried a bouquet of simply gorgeous ivory and champagne-toned roses, accented with petite ivory spray roses. Her bridesmaids matched her with bouquets of ivory roses.

Photo by Nat Wongsaroj

There is nothing more gorgeous then the rotunda at the Carnegie Institute for a wedding ceremony!! The couple was flanked by two large arrangements or ivory and white flower on pillars, with matching ones in the alcoves. The altar pieces were later moved to the two spaces on the other side of the rotunda, completing the look for the dancing later.

Photo by Nat Wongsaroj

Oh the details!! While we can’t take credit for the ideas, we certainly had fun setting them up for them! The couple had a DC-themed brunch wedding, complete with vintage DC postcards for the guests to leave their thoughts for the couple, mini-vintage post office boxes for the cards and table names based on DC landmarks. And what is more fitting than a Sunday crossword puzzle (with clues from the couple’s life together!) and pop tarts from Ted’s Bulletin for brunch?

Photo by Nat Wongsaroj

The day ended with a sword arch from the groom’s Navy groomsmen and friends, whisking them off to an afternoon taking photos together at the monuments in a vintage car! It was the perfect DC wedding. We wish Larissa and Sean all the best for a long and happy life together!!

Ceremony & Reception: Carnegie Institute for Science

Caterer: Absolutely Perfect Catering

Photography: Nat Wongsaroj

Florist: Petal’s Edge Floral Design

Music: My DeeJay

Officiant: Progressive Catholic Weddings

Photo Booth: DC Photo Booth

Transportation: Regal Limousine

Wedding Coordinator: Petal’s Edge

A chuppah like no other. ✨ For Lottie & Kyle’s wedding at the Hotel Monaco, we framed the ceremony with tall, airy designs of eucalyptus, larkspur and delphinium, while delicate strands of white dendrobium orchids floated from the canopy suspended between the rotunda columns. The result? A chuppah that felt ethereal, elegant, and completely one-of-a-kind. Don’t miss the next photo for a closer look at this dreamy design!

📍 @monacodc
📷 @susiehadeed
💐 @petalsedgedc
📋 @margobrightoccasions

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A chuppah like no other. ✨ For Lottie & Kyle’s wedding at the Hotel Monaco, we framed the ceremony with tall, airy designs of eucalyptus, larkspur and delphinium, while delicate strands of white dendrobium orchids floated from the canopy suspended between the rotunda columns. The result? A chuppah that felt ethereal, elegant, and completely one-of-a-kind. Don’t miss the next photo for a closer look at this dreamy design!

📍 @monacodc
📷 @susiehadeed
💐 @petalsedgedc
📋 @margobrightoccasions

Love in full bloom - rain and all ☔️ ✨

Tamari & Zach embraced the romance of a rainy day ceremony at the historic Tudor Place, saying “I do” beneath clear umbrellas. Then they celebrated in the cozy, intimate setting of the Tabard Inn - with a warm floral palette of corals and oranges, the dreamiest Cafe au Lait dahlias, and proof that a little rain only adds to the magic.

📍 ceremony @tudor_place reception @tabard_inn
📷 @emilyalyssaphotography
💐 @petalsedgedc

#tudorhousewedding #intimatewedding
#weddingceremonyflowers #floralurn #dcwedding
#washingtondcwedding #dcweddingflorist #virginiaweddingflorist
#washingtonianwedding #alexandriaflorist #leesburgflorist
#dmvweddingflorist

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Love in full bloom - rain and all ☔️ ✨

Tamari & Zach embraced the romance of a rainy day ceremony at the historic Tudor Place, saying “I do” beneath clear umbrellas. Then they celebrated in the cozy, intimate setting of the Tabard Inn - with a warm floral palette of corals and oranges, the dreamiest Cafe au Lait dahlias, and proof that a little rain only adds to the magic.

📍 ceremony @tudor_place reception @tabard_inn
📷 @emilyalyssaphotography
💐 @petalsedgedc

#tudorhousewedding #intimatewedding
#weddingceremonyflowers #floralurn #dcwedding
#washingtondcwedding #dcweddingflorist #virginiaweddingflorist
#washingtonianwedding #alexandriaflorist #leesburgflorist
#dmvweddingflorist

A floral moment as timeless as Leah & Matt’s love. 🤍 Their intimate ceremony at Mount Vernon Inn featured a breathtaking circular arch of lush white roses—the perfect symbol of eternity. Inside, glass-enclosed taper candles set aside soft, full blooms filled the tables and set the scene for a romantic reception. Classic, elegant, and completely unforgettable. ⁣
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📍 @mountvernoninn⁣
📷 @vnessphotography⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @_byjessie_

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A floral moment as timeless as Leah & Matt’s love. 🤍 Their intimate ceremony at Mount Vernon Inn featured a breathtaking circular arch of lush white roses—the perfect symbol of eternity. Inside, glass-enclosed taper candles set aside soft, full blooms filled the tables and set the scene for a romantic reception. Classic, elegant, and completely unforgettable. ⁣
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📍 @mountvernoninn⁣
📷 @vnessphotography⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @_byjessie_

G is for greenery 🌿, L is for lush ✨… you get the idea!

When it comes to statement-making florals, a well-placed garland can do it all—elevate long tables, frame a ceremony aisle, or even drape around a fountain for that effortlessly chic look. Who said greenery was just filler? 💅

credits in tags

#outdoorwedding #tentedwedding #greenerygarland #dcwedding #washingtondcwedding #dcweddingflorist #washingtonianweddings #weddingreceptionflorals
#weddingcenterpiece #dmvweddingvendor
#stylemeprettyweddings #bridalguide #floristsofinstagram #washingtondcflorist

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G is for greenery 🌿, L is for lush ✨… you get the idea!

When it comes to statement-making florals, a well-placed garland can do it all—elevate long tables, frame a ceremony aisle, or even drape around a fountain for that effortlessly chic look. Who said greenery was just filler? 💅

credits in tags

#outdoorwedding #tentedwedding #greenerygarland #dcwedding #washingtondcwedding #dcweddingflorist #washingtonianweddings #weddingreceptionflorals
#weddingcenterpiece #dmvweddingvendor
#stylemeprettyweddings #bridalguide #floristsofinstagram #washingtondcflorist

Thank you to Megan and Damien for their 5 star review! We loved flowering and coordinating their beautiful wedding day at St. Francis Hall! ⁣
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“We were so lucky that we found Petal`s Edge. Gorgeous flowers and we hired Gerry for her super talented day of wedding coordination. Planning a wedding is hard but Petal`s Edge made it easy. Beyond super beautiful florals that really elevated our day and made it special, it was such a huge help that any time I was stuck in the planning process, Gerry answered any question I had. Her professionalism and capabilities are simply unmatched. She knows everything about venues, vendors and more inside and out. Meetings to see your floral designs are super smooth. Petal`s Edge will write your contract super fast and easily helped us amend it. The day of the wedding couldn`t have been more perfect. It was so easy and fun. Petal`s Edge set everything up perfectly and make sure it ran smoothly. The florals were so beautiful!! I loved all of the details, from a stunning bridal bouquet, posies for moms and grandmas, framing the posters with eucalyptus, to gorgeous multicolored petals down the aisle. Our guests were so comfortable and well taken care of the whole night. Petal`s Edge really took the rustic/classic vision I had in mind and made it a gorgeous reality.”⁣
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📍 @stfrancishall⁣
🍽 @pigsbbq⁣
📷 @ashleewilcoxphoto⁣
💐 📋 @petalsedgedc

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Thank you to Megan and Damien for their 5 star review! We loved flowering and coordinating their beautiful wedding day at St. Francis Hall! ⁣
⁣
“We were so lucky that we found Petal's Edge. Gorgeous flowers and we hired Gerry for her super talented day of wedding coordination. Planning a wedding is hard but Petal's Edge made it easy. Beyond super beautiful florals that really elevated our day and made it special, it was such a huge help that any time I was stuck in the planning process, Gerry answered any question I had. Her professionalism and capabilities are simply unmatched. She knows everything about venues, vendors and more inside and out. Meetings to see your floral designs are super smooth. Petal's Edge will write your contract super fast and easily helped us amend it. The day of the wedding couldn't have been more perfect. It was so easy and fun. Petal's Edge set everything up perfectly and make sure it ran smoothly. The florals were so beautiful!! I loved all of the details, from a stunning bridal bouquet, posies for moms and grandmas, framing the posters with eucalyptus, to gorgeous multicolored petals down the aisle. Our guests were so comfortable and well taken care of the whole night. Petal's Edge really took the rustic/classic vision I had in mind and made it a gorgeous reality.”⁣
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📍 @stfrancishall⁣
🍽 @pigsbbq⁣
📷 @ashleewilcoxphoto⁣
💐 📋 @petalsedgedc

Industrial spaces have a beauty of their own, but the right floral design can take them from warehouse to urban garden. 🌿✨

For Laura & Michael’s Dock 5 wedding, we played with scale—tall magnolia branches to emphasize the height, lush florals to soften the space, and candlelight to add warmth. The result? An urban oasis that felt both grand and intimate.

1️⃣Go Big with Greenery – Tall magnolia branches brought height and movement to Laura & Michael’s Dock 5 wedding

2️⃣ Mix Textures – Lush, low floral arrangements softened the industrial edges while keeping the space dynamic

3️⃣ Layer Candlelight – Warm glows + metal details = a romantic urban oasis

4️⃣ Frame Key Spaces – A floral garland on the head table grounded the design and added intimacy. Trees flanking the table took it to the next level

5️⃣ Contrast is Key – Pairing the raw, industrial elements with soft florals and organic details created the perfect balance

📍 @unionmarketdc Dock 5
📷 @juliette_fradin_photography @anne_scherrer
🍽️ occasionscaterers
@drapekings

#dock5wedding #dock5 #autoshopwedding
#unionmarketwedding #virginiaweddingflorist
#luxuryweddingflorist #springweddingflowers
#stylemeprettyweddings #washingtondcwedding
#washingtondcflorist #dceventflorist
#washingtondcweddingvenue #washingtonianweddings

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Industrial spaces have a beauty of their own, but the right floral design can take them from warehouse to urban garden. 🌿✨

For Laura & Michael’s Dock 5 wedding, we played with scale—tall magnolia branches to emphasize the height, lush florals to soften the space, and candlelight to add warmth. The result? An urban oasis that felt both grand and intimate.

1️⃣Go Big with Greenery – Tall magnolia branches brought height and movement to Laura & Michael’s Dock 5 wedding

2️⃣ Mix Textures – Lush, low floral arrangements softened the industrial edges while keeping the space dynamic

3️⃣ Layer Candlelight – Warm glows + metal details = a romantic urban oasis

4️⃣ Frame Key Spaces – A floral garland on the head table grounded the design and added intimacy. Trees flanking the table took it to the next level

5️⃣ Contrast is Key – Pairing the raw, industrial elements with soft florals and organic details created the perfect balance

📍 @unionmarketdc Dock 5
📷 @juliette_fradin_photography @anne_scherrer
🍽️ occasionscaterers
@drapekings

#dock5wedding #dock5 #autoshopwedding
#unionmarketwedding #virginiaweddingflorist
#luxuryweddingflorist #springweddingflowers
#stylemeprettyweddings #washingtondcwedding
#washingtondcflorist #dceventflorist
#washingtondcweddingvenue #washingtonianweddings

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