This year, Pantone broke tradition by selecting not one, but two colors as the "Color of the Year." Rose Quartz and Serenity, with their gentle yet captivating presence, struck the perfect balance between a warm, embracing rose tone and a cool, tranquil blue. We had the pleasure of designing the ... Read more »
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Flower Crush: Delphinium
The “great blue yonder” of the flower world Between perishability, seasonal availability, shortages due to changing weather patterns - and the skyrocketing prices that can ensue as a result - you would have to be wearing rose-colored glasses not to see that the cut flower industry is no “bed of ... Read more »
Tabard Inn Wedding
Danielle and Geoffrey had the ultimate romantic and intimate Tabard Inn wedding. The floral scheme was filled with romantic soft hues and garden textures set against classic DC sites and backdrops. The day began with a lovely first look at the Spanish Steps and photos in Dupont Circle - so ... Read more »
Gatsby Inspired Omni Wedding
The Omni's garden is a truly beautiful space for a wedding ceremony made even more gorgeous when the weather is perfect. This elegant fall wedding was inspired by the luxe style of the 1920's and The Great Gatsby. Shades of burgundy, eggplant, champagne and sage green were used throughout the ... Read more »
Flower Crush: Carnations
Not just an old-fashioned floral favorite for fundraisers and FTD! Carnations have long been the subject of the fickleness of trend. It was said they were popular during the reign of Louis XIV (they were the official flower of court), but though they’ve fallen in and out of favor over the ... Read more »
Rustic Torpedo Factory Wedding
One of the things we love about the Torpedo Factory is how easily couples are able to bring their own aesthetic into the space. Becca and David's rustic Torpedo Factory wedding was an apt compliment to fall, with loose organic elements featured throughout. The bridal bouquet featured a rich mix of ... Read more »
Flower Crush: Narcissus
Sleek, spring-time elegance bursting forth to banish the colder months Diving right into the topic of banishment, let us now banish the notion that the winter months contain no hope of the crisp, airy lightness in flower-form that spring affords. May we present to you narcissus, more popularly ... Read more »
Classic St Francis Hall Wedding
Margot and Chris' classic St Francis Hall wedding was simply picture perfect spring pretty. The ceremony took place at St. Alban's Church, so it made sense to start the day with photos on the beautiful grounds of the school and surrounding the National Cathedral. We love the joy in their first look ... Read more »
Ritz Carlton Georgetown Wedding
With a sunny floral palette of yellow and orange punctuated with accents of coral, Olivia and Aaron's wedding embraced the best of summer for their Ritz Carlton Georgetown wedding. Is there a flower that says "summer" any better than sunflowers? Well there were tons of sunflowers! The women ... Read more »
Flower Crush: Orchids
Versatility in vibrant and exotic colors with unexpected shapes and textures Orchids are one of those flowers that really deserve a category of their own. With a genus boasting over 25,000 species, they don’t exactly need to ask permission for any labels created by mere humans. There are tons ... Read more »
Coral Sunset Crest Manor Wedding
You would have never have known by looking at the photos how Kaity and Ben's wedding day started. Near torrential rains obscured visibility as we drove to the site. Alerts sounded on our phones with warnings of flash flooding. We got drenched loading into the site, and pools of water collected ... Read more »
Ask the florist! Why do brides carry a bouquet?
Dear Petal's Edge, I'm curious. Why do brides carry bouquets down the aisle? What is the origin of the bridal bouquet? - Vicky L. Dear Vicky, That's a fun question! There are actually a number of different thoughts about the origin of the custom of the bride carrying flowers. For ... Read more »