Some flowers are just really fun. Luckily for us, astilbe is not only fun, but surprisingly versatile for a wide range of wedding looks. Pronounced uh·stil·bee, these ethereal, feather-like blooms effortlessly infuse whimsy and romance, imparting a touch of rustic and garden allure to wedding floral ... Read more »
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Summer Hotel Monaco Wedding
It was clear from the beginning that Ellen had a fun streak when she told us about her “something blue” - royal blue heels peaked out from her wedding dress! She paired teal bridesmaid dresses with shades of pink, from light pink stock to hot pink dahlia for the summer Hotel Monaco wedding. The ... Read more »
Classic Anderson House Wedding
Nestled in the heart of Embassy Row and a stone's throw from Dupont Circle, Anderson House is a historic Beaux-Arts mansion. By its nature, an Anderson House wedding in DC is naturally a bit opulent and classic in style, something Alex and John wanted their decor to reflect. The bridal bouquet ... Read more »
Woodlawn and Pope-Leighey House Wedding
The Woodlawn and Pope-Leighey House is a charming and elegant venue that provides a picture-perfect setting for couples to exchange their wedding vows. Nestled in the heart of Virginia, this historic site offers a unique blend of tradition and modernity, making it an ideal location for couples ... Read more »
DC Four Seasons Wedding
The classic, elegant bride. That’s what Nancy envisioned for her wedding to groom Andrew at the Four Seasons in Georgetown. With classic white, ivory, and champagne roses accented with pale pinks and sage greens, Nancy’s bouquet epitomized elegance - the perfect classic Four Seasons ... Read more »
Mexican Cultural Institute Luncheon – Dia de Los Muertos
While the majority of event design work at Petal's Edge is for luxury weddings, every so often, we get the change to design a fun corporate event. There's nothing we love more than letting our creative talents loose! Coinciding with a Dia de los Muertos exhibition at the Mexican Cultural Institute ... Read more »
Ask the Florist! Incorporating personal items into my flowers?
Dear Petal's Edge, Is it appropriate to ask our florist to find a way to incorporate our family's tallit (Jewish prayer shawls) into the chuppah they are constructing for us? What about finding a way to bring in some of our mothers' jewelry or wedding dress pieces into the flowers? Can they do ... Read more »
Retro 70s Wedding Vibe
There’s something undeniably charming about a retro-inspired vibe, and when Casey Crowe Taylor approached us to design a few pieces to complement a bohemian 70s styled shoot, we knew daisies had to play a starring role. Daisies, the quintessential flower of the era, bring a fresh, carefree energy to ... Read more »
Cuba Libre Restaurant Wedding
A whirlwind of a time frame - we met with Jessica's mother to discuss flowers just a month before the wedding! - but the Cuba Libre restaurant wedding was pretty as a picture nonetheless. Jessica's bridal bouquet was filled with the soft romantic textures of Cafe au Lait dahlia, peach and pale pink ... Read more »
Osprey’s at Belmont Bay Wedding
Osprey's at Belmont Bay Wedding We pride ourselves in working closely with our couples to create designs that are personal and stylish. When creating Brooke and Wayan's wedding at Osprey's at Belmont Bay, this was true - with some 2,300 miles between us! They had the challenge of planning a DC area ... Read more »
Summer Willard Hotel DC Wedding
Brianna and Eli's sophisticated summer Willard Hotel DC wedding was full of clean-lined elegance. Against a palette of pale blues and crisp whites, touches of champagnes and greens popped for a perfect early summer wedding. Brianna's bouquet features white peonies, lilac, and roses accented with ... Read more »
Ask the Florist! Previous Site Experience?
Dear Petal's Edge, Florist site experience: How important is it that my florist has worked at my ceremony and reception sites before? - Geri D. Geri, When meeting with new clients we are frequently asked if we have worked at their wedding sites before, so this is clearly a question ... Read more »