Advice I’d give you as a florist if I wasn’t afraid of hurting your feelings…
1. Creativity costs money
Thoughtful choices matter. Floral design comes from premium blooms, careful mechanics, and hours of labor. Often, investing in a few impactful designs creates more magic than trying to do a little bit everywhere.
2. Pinterest isn’t reality.
Styled shoots, filters, and out-of-season flowers can set unrealistic expectations. A skilled florist translates your inspiration into something real, beautiful, and perfectly suited to your wedding.
3. Your choice of wedding planner can be a 🚩
A strong planner protects your vision and collaborates with your creative team. But not every planner has the same level of experience, and misplaced trust can cost you money, time, and beauty. Surround yourself with professionals who set you up for success. Protecting quality is how your vision comes to life
4. Repurposing only works with a plan.
Yes, some ceremony flowers can move into the reception, but it requires staff, timing, and logistics. With forethought, it’s seamless and impactful. Without it, it can create stress or compromise the design.
5. Timing is everything.
Flowers are living things with a short window of perfection. A carefully built schedule protects bouquets, keeps installations fresh, and ensures your flowers look their best when it matters most.
🌸 And one note for fellow vendors: florists care deeply. I don’t know a single one who doesn’t. We want to give couples our very best work. But flowers are perishable, which means details matter. When timelines push us to deliver too early, when arrangements are dismantled without our input, or when fading blooms are photographed as “detail shots,” the couple’s vision suffers. Collaboration is what protects the flowers and, ultimately, the experience we all want for our clients.
The truth may not always be easy to hear, but hearing it early will save stress, protect your vision, and give you flowers that feel unforgettable for all the right reasons. ✨
Hot take: summer weddings > all other weddings. ☀ Alexandra and Brian’s River Farm celebration was proof, with cheerful blooms, romantic vibes, and a garden setting that couldn’t be matched. We’re already booking couples for Summer 2026, and prime dates are going fast. If a floral story this dreamy is on your vision board, now’s the moment to lock us in and start planning the magic. 🌸✨
📍@riverfarm_va
🍽 @eatandsmilecatering
📷 @jodiandkurtphoto
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Victorian elegance met modern romance at the Fairmont. ✨ Centerpieces have the power to set the tone for an entire ballroom. Half the guest tables featured tall silver candelabras topped with textured designs of hydrangea, roses, dahlias, and lisianthus in shades of pink and burgundy. More than accents, the elevated designs added height, repetition, and cohesion throughout the room. The balance of tables held silver footed bowls brimming with the same rich palette, styled in a looser, organic shape. Together, the mix of height, texture, and candlelight created a romantic atmosphere that was timeless and unforgettable — the kind of detail that takes a wedding from beautiful to truly show-stopping. 🌸✨
📍 @fairmontwashington
📷 @roephoto
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📋 @eventaccomplished
After photos in the greenhouse with their adorable pup, Whitney & Ryan exchanged vows on the terrace at Meadowlark Gardens and then dined and danced inside the atrium space. Surrounded by layers of natural green, we chose a vibrant palette of berry and peach tones to bring contrast and energy. The result was chic, romantic, and full of joyful color. ✨
📍@meadowlarkbotanicalgardens
📷 @kellylossphoto
🍽 @blueheroncatering
💐@petalsedgedc
📋@blueevents_dc
From ceremony… to reception! Amanda and Brian’s winter wedding was filled with rich seasonal beauty. ❄ Their palette of creams, berry, and blush with natural accents brought warmth and romance to the rotunda ceremony. After vows were exchanged, our team transitioned the tall centerpieces into the ballroom for a show-stopping moment. Repurposing florals isn’t just practical, it creates a seamless design story and keeps the celebration feeling elevated from start to finish. ✨
📍Carnegie Institute for Science
📷 @alicialaceyphoto
🍽 @spilledmilkdc
💐@petalsedgedc
📋 @robertsandco
Diane & Michael’s autumn wedding at the Westin Georgetown redefined fall florals. 💙 Instead of the traditional rust and burgundy hues, their palette celebrated cooler tones: light blue hydrangea, lavender stock, and blue and lavender delphinium layered with roses and spray roses, even whimsical purple globe allium. Lush greenery framed the look, adding depth and texture. The result was elegant and unexpected — a design that felt fresh, refined, and utterly romantic in every detail. ✨
📍 @westingeorgetown
📷 @themallorysphoto
💐 @petalsedgedc