Ann and Matthew couldn't have asked for a more perfect spring day for their rustic spring wedding this past April at Adelphi Mill. The weather gods truly smiled on them with blue skies, not a rain cloud in sight, and gorgeous temperatures for their outdoor ceremony. Ann looked simply stunning in ... Read more »
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New Orleans Inspiration at Meridian House
Bethany and Eric were married at Meridian House in Washington, DC in wedding full of New Orleans inspiration that drew from Eric’s French background and the couple’s favorite vacation spot, New Orleans. In addition to the paper products, which featured a black scroll design inspired by the iron ... Read more »
Modern Blush & Plum Wedding at the Reagan Building
You will fall in love with the elegance and sophistication of this modern blush and plum wedding at the Reagan Building. From soft ruffles of the bride's gown to simple and elegant centerpieces, and just that hint of bling to add sparkle to the overall design. Stephanie's bouquet was truly a ... Read more »
Bethesda Country Club Wedding
Jessica and Ben's wedding ceremony took place on a perfect day in early April on the terrace of the Bethesda Country Club. Cherry blossoms were in full bloom, which was perfect, since Jessica had focused her color palette and decor on the area's signature bloom. Inspired by the soft pinks and whites ... Read more »
Ritz-Carlton Georgetown DC Wedding
Like the wedding itself at the Ritz-Carlton Georgetown in DC, our couples story take place in the heart of Washington, DC, where fate intertwined the lives of Sarah-from-London and Erkan-from-Istanbul. Their love story began as their professional pursuits brought them to our fairy city. As luck ... Read more »
Flower Crush: Peonies
The fattest and most scrumptious of all flowers, a rare fusion of fluff and majesty, the peony is now coming into bloom. –Henry Mitchell, American writer (1923-93) Scrumptious is definitely a key word in describing peonies, Henry Mitchell. When we get blush or white peonies in for a ... Read more »
What Happens After the Wedding?
Dear Petal's Edge, What happens to everything at the end of the night after the wedding is over? We're concerned about who is going to clean up all of our flowers, centerpieces and other decor items. Our site has taken a deposit from us dependent on cleaning up after ourselves. Who cleans it all ... Read more »
Modern Red Wedding
Andrea and Marty wed one winter's day in December with a rich scheme of red, black and white well suited to the modern red wedding at the W Hotel. One of the sweetest things about Andrea and Marty was in how they wanted to weave meaning into some of their flowers. For example, to celebrate the 12 ... Read more »
French Farmers Market Wedding
Wedding Palette As a same sex couple, Eric and David wanted to keep the look for their wedding more masculine. In describing their desire to use something other than flowers for the centerpieces, they painted a picture of a tablescape that reminded them of a European picnic spread using fruits and ... Read more »
Flower Girl Etiquette
A Blooming Guide to Choose the Perfect Flowers As you dive into the world of wedding planning, don't forget about the littlest member of your bridal party – the adorable flower girl. You may find yourself wondering about flower girl etiquette, and while there are a few elements to ponder, choosing ... Read more »
Meridian House Wedding with Succulents
There are times when you meet a couple, and you just immediately click on developing the design. You understand their ideas, and they response excitedly to yours. It's a dynamic process, and this was definitely the case with Chris and Debbie. The only thing we looked forward to as much as the ... Read more »
Flower Crush: Lilac
The flower everyone really means when they tell you what their favorite flower is. Lilac... Is there a flower as lush, as dripping with dreamy, soft-focus nostalgia? Okay, yes, maybe, but lilac is certainly among the BEST of the best. ; ) With some of our collective floral experience spent ... Read more »