Candlelit Wedding at Women in the Arts

This past January we were delighted to be a part of Christine and Michael’s romantic wedding at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. The candlelit wedding Women in the Arts museum featured candles as the item of the night – the bridesmaids carried pillar candles (in glass vases) instead of bouquets that they placed on an altar table after they processed down the aisle, and tables of candles were placed along the back rows. The candles at the back of the aisle also doubled as table centerpieces, keeping the glow alive for the rich, warm reception! Our staff stayed through the ceremony so that we could help for the transition, and we all agreed that it was one of the most personal and touching ceremonies we had ever had the privilege to witness. The bride and groom had the officiant tell their love story, which was both funny and sweet – not a dry eye was in the house when it was over! Thank you to Christine and Michael for letting us be a part of your joyous candlelit wedding at Women in the Arts museum celebration.

candlelit wedding at national museum of women in the arts

Photo by Katie Osgood

Ceremony & Reception: National Museum of Women in the Arts

Photography: Katie Osgood

Day of Coordinator: Elizabeth Duncan Events

Florist: Petal’s Edge Floral Design

Caterer: Main Event Catering

Let me go on record saying: when it comes to candles, especially in winter, more is more. 😉

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Let me go on record saying: when it comes to candles, especially in winter, more is more. 😉

📍 @fairmontwashington
📷 @iamthesam
💐 @petalsedgedc
📋 @afinefeteventsdc

Alexa, please play Christmas music.

Too early? I confess. I’m a Thanksgiving purist. It’s literally my favorite holiday. But as a floral designer, I’m often living a season ahead. Thinking of spring when it’s winter, or fall in the heat of summer. And yes, plotting winter holiday decor when it’s Halloween (if not the 4th of July!)

But something about the quiet in the air today and news of snow in places nearby is all it took to awaken my holiday spirit and launch holiday planning mode! If it takes you more to get you in the mood, maybe Sonja & Mike’s Christmas wedding from a few years ago will do the trick!

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📷 @minicrop
💐 @petalsedgedc

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Alexa, please play Christmas music.

Too early? I confess. I’m a Thanksgiving purist. It’s literally my favorite holiday. But as a floral designer, I’m often living a season ahead. Thinking of spring when it’s winter, or fall in the heat of summer. And yes, plotting winter holiday decor when it’s Halloween (if not the 4th of July!)

But something about the quiet in the air today and news of snow in places nearby is all it took to awaken my holiday spirit and launch holiday planning mode! If it takes you more to get you in the mood, maybe Sonja & Mike’s Christmas wedding from a few years ago will do the trick!

📍 @dupontcirclehotel
📷 @minicrop
💐 @petalsedgedc

There’s a reason the garden aesthetic endures. Sydney & Adam’s Omni Shoreham wedding proved that abundance doesn’t mean excess. It’s about balance. Layers of red, peach, and champagne tones brought warmth to the Palladian Room’s formality, while trailing jasmine and geranium softened its edges.⁣
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We often talk about ‘garden style’ as if it’s effortless, but true ease comes from intention, that blend of movement, proportion, restraint. Here, that translated into florals that felt alive within the space, grounded yet romantic.⁣
A study in color, texture, and timing. The kind of classic that never fades.⁣
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📍@omnishorehamhotel⁣
📷 @eliturnerstudios⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @smevents

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There’s a reason the garden aesthetic endures. Sydney & Adam’s Omni Shoreham wedding proved that abundance doesn’t mean excess. It’s about balance. Layers of red, peach, and champagne tones brought warmth to the Palladian Room’s formality, while trailing jasmine and geranium softened its edges.⁣
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We often talk about ‘garden style’ as if it’s effortless, but true ease comes from intention, that blend of movement, proportion, restraint. Here, that translated into florals that felt alive within the space, grounded yet romantic.⁣
A study in color, texture, and timing. The kind of classic that never fades.⁣
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📍@omnishorehamhotel⁣
📷 @eliturnerstudios⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @smevents

Dreaming of a wedding that’s equal parts classic and chic? Take a cue from Meaghan & David’s stunning celebration at the Willard Hotel! 🌿✨ ⁣
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Imagine walking down a candlelit ceremony aisle lined with delicate petals, followed by a reception where the Crystal Ballroom transforms into a floral wonderland. Tall centerpieces of baby’s breath creating a cloud-like effect, alternating tables adorned with rings of baby`s breath circling white pillar candles, and a dramatic runner of baby`s breath and cnadles going down the length of the head table. Meaghan & David`s wedding was the epitome of romance. ⁣
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If you’re envisioning a day that’s timeless, elegant, and utterly romantic, let’s make it happen together! 💫⁣
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📍 @willard_intercontinentaldc⁣
📷 @kellylossphoto⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc

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Dreaming of a wedding that’s equal parts classic and chic? Take a cue from Meaghan & David’s stunning celebration at the Willard Hotel! 🌿✨ ⁣
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Imagine walking down a candlelit ceremony aisle lined with delicate petals, followed by a reception where the Crystal Ballroom transforms into a floral wonderland. Tall centerpieces of baby’s breath creating a cloud-like effect, alternating tables adorned with rings of baby's breath circling white pillar candles, and a dramatic runner of baby's breath and cnadles going down the length of the head table. Meaghan & David's wedding was the epitome of romance. ⁣
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If you’re envisioning a day that’s timeless, elegant, and utterly romantic, let’s make it happen together! 💫⁣
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📍 @willard_intercontinentaldc⁣
📷 @kellylossphoto⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc

The season for sparkle begins. ✨ From Thanksgiving dinners to New Year’s soirées, November is when party plans come to life — and our design calendar shifts from bouquets to ballrooms.

Our installation at the Watergate Hotel mixed metallics and white roses in sculptural form - proof that holiday design can be both organic and glamorous. Because at its core, festivity is about transformation: turning a space into a feeling, a table into a gathering, and light into warmth.

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The season for sparkle begins. ✨ From Thanksgiving dinners to New Year’s soirées, November is when party plans come to life — and our design calendar shifts from bouquets to ballrooms.

Our installation at the Watergate Hotel mixed metallics and white roses in sculptural form - proof that holiday design can be both organic and glamorous. Because at its core, festivity is about transformation: turning a space into a feeling, a table into a gathering, and light into warmth.

Designing flowers is one part skill, one part intuition, and a *whole lot* of listening! Every couple comes with a different level of exactly how much they`ve thought their design through. We especially love when someone hands us a vague idea of a ~vibe~ and trusts us to make it real. And to then follow up with the kindest words like this? It`s everything.⁣
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"Gerry took what was an overall concept in my brain for our wedding and came up with a beautiful proposal and showed up on our wedding day with expertise and proficiency. I was so happy to have her guidance and help, the flowers and centerpieces were absolutely stunning, and it was so great how she was able to take the ~vibe~ I described to her and truly bring it to life. She is extremely responsive and professional and I would recommend anyone who is planning a wedding or event to go with Petal`s Edge!! Thank you Gerry!!!” - Judith⁣
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