Burgundy Fall Hotel Monaco wedding

Genevieve and John’s fall wedding at Hotel Monaco DC felt warm, elegant, and deeply personal, a celebration rooted in the season without feeling themed or over-designed. The day unfolded with an ease that reflected the couple themselves, blending classic details with natural textures and a relaxed sense of romance.

The ceremony took place beneath a birch pole chuppah, chosen for its organic presence. The pale wood created a quiet architectural frame as Genevieve and John exchanged vows, grounding the ceremony in simplicity while still feeling intentional and refined. The natural structure was further accented with flowers at the corners and at the base, allowing the moment to remain the focus, with florals used to enhance rather than dominate the setting.

Floral design throughout the day was layered and textural, built to complement both the venue and the season. Dahlias added depth and movement, paired with white flowers that kept the arrangements feeling light and balanced. Antique green hydrangea introduced a muted, earthy softness, while eucalyptus wove everything together, adding gentle movement and a subtle seasonal fragrance.

Inside the Hotel Monaco, the reception felt intimate yet celebratory. The venue’s historic character provided a rich backdrop, allowing the florals to feel integrated rather than imposed. Centerpieces in silver mercury footed bowls were lush without being oversized, designed to encourage conversation and connection across the table. As the evening progressed, candlelight and greenery softened the space, creating an atmosphere that felt warm, inviting, and timeless.

What made Genevieve and John’s wedding at the Hotel Monaco especially memorable was its sense of restraint. Every element felt considered, but nothing felt excessive. The design supported the experience rather than competing with it, allowing the focus to remain on the people, the relationships, and the celebration itself.

It was a fall wedding defined not by trends, but by tone: elegant, welcoming, and grounded in intention, set beautifully within one of Washington, DC’s most iconic venues.

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Ceremony & Reception: Hotel Monaco

Photograpy: Erin Kelleher Photography

Florist: Petal’s Edge

Baker: Thomas Sweet

Ceremony music: Ivy Heights Music

Band: Entertainment Exchange

Hair & Make up: KEO Designs

Photo booth: Labozzi Studios

Day of Coordinator: The Finer Points

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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The bouquet is often the first place a couple’s floral vision comes to life. It is the piece everyone notices up close, and it quietly sets the tone for the entire wedding design.⁣
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For Mandana & Jan’s St. Francis Hall wedding, Mandana carried a cascading bouquet of white anemone, burgundy hanging amaranthus, roses and spray roses in shades of burgundy and cream, and burgundy protea accented with eucalyptus and jasmine vine. The shapes were bold and sculptural, which gave the bouquet a modern feeling while still feeling elegant against the historic backdrop of the hall. When a bouquet reflects the personality of the couple, it becomes more than just flowers. It becomes part of the story of the day.⁣
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There’s something really special about designing flowers for a venue that already feels immersed in the landscape around it.⁣
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At the Dockmaster Building, the water, sky, reflections, and light become part of the experience. The floor-to-ceiling glass and panoramic waterfront views create a setting that feels airy, modern, and completely different from the more traditional DC wedding venues we work in so often.⁣
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We loved leaning into that atmosphere for Claire & Sean`s wedding with flowers that felt organic, textural, and romantic without competing with the architecture or the view.⁣
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