Classic Carnegie Institute Wedding

Petal's Edge | Real Wedding: Julie and Charles - Carnegie Institution for Science | Washington DC Florist

Photo by Rhinehart Photography

Classic Carnegie Institute wedding

Julie and Charles’ classic Carnegie Institute wedding was so vibrant and fresh, with a luminous white color palette and bursts of beautiful blue! Julie’s elegant, French hand-tied bouquet featured white peonies, ivory garden roses, white ranunculus, white tulips, and white freesia, accented with light blue delphinium and finished with touches of lemon leaf foliage. We loved how soft and lush it looked against her timelessly gorgeous gown! Her bridesmaids carried bouquets of ivory Vendela roses, white ranunculus, white tulips, and white lisianthus, accented with lemon leaf foliage and wrapped with steel blue satin ribbon. For the men, we created boutonnieres that perfectly complemented the other wedding blooms. For Charles, we designed a groom’s boutonniere with an ivory rose, accented with light blue delphinium and lemon leaf foliage. The remaining boutonnieres consisted of an ivory rose with lemon leaf foliage, wrapped in black satin ribbon.

Photo by Rhinehart Photography

Ceremony in the Rotunda

Serving as a focal point for Julie and Charles’ classic Carnegie Institute wedding ceremony were two striking altar arrangements displayed in silver eared urns. The lush, rounded arrangements featured light blue hydrangea, white stock, ivory roses and spray roses, white tulips, white lisianthus, and light blue delphinium, with lemon leaf foliage added for texture. As a special touch for the mothers, we created small posies with soft silhouettes and inviting textures, combining ivory roses accented with lemon leaf.

Photo by Rhinehart Photography

Modern Elegance with a Classic Twist

At the classic Carnegie Institute reception, the escort card table held a silver cube vase filled with a richly textured design of white hydrangea, white stock, ivory roses and spray roses, white tulips, and white freesia accented with lemon leaf foliage. The design for the couples’ guest tables expressed a modern elegance with a classic twist. Each of the tables were anchored by a silver cube vase, containing a lush, textured design of white hydrangea, white stock, ivory roses and spray roses, white tulips, and white freesia accented with lemon leaf foliage.

Photo by Rhinehart Photography

This wedding was a breathtaking addition to our portfolio this year, and we appreciate Julie and Charles for including us as part of their special day!

Photo by Rhinehart Photography

Ceremony & Reception: Carnegie Institution for Science

Coordinator: Tarra Morgan, The Plannery

Photographer: Lisa Rhinehart, Rhinehart Photography

Caterer: Main Event Caterers

Florist: Petal’s Edge Floral Design

No, ma’am. That’s not how any of this works…

💐✨ Wedding flower myths? We’ve heard them all. ✨

“You can just reuse the _____ flowers.”
“Faux flowers look the same.”
“Greenery is cheap, right?”

We get it. Planning a wedding comes with a lot of well-meaning advice. But when it comes to flowers, there’s a big difference between a cost-saving hack and a costly mistake.

At Petal’s Edge, we design with intention, experience, and artistry. We’re not here to upsell. We’re here to guide you through what works, what doesn’t, and what’s actually worth it. Because your flowers should feel just as thoughtful as the rest of your wedding. 🌿💐

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No, ma’am. That’s not how any of this works…

💐✨ Wedding flower myths? We’ve heard them all. ✨

“You can just reuse the _____ flowers.”
“Faux flowers look the same.”
“Greenery is cheap, right?”

We get it. Planning a wedding comes with a lot of well-meaning advice. But when it comes to flowers, there’s a big difference between a cost-saving hack and a costly mistake.

At Petal’s Edge, we design with intention, experience, and artistry. We’re not here to upsell. We’re here to guide you through what works, what doesn’t, and what’s actually worth it. Because your flowers should feel just as thoughtful as the rest of your wedding. 🌿💐

Forget “Something Borrowed’. Seriously - have you ever seen such a stunning and tasteful incorporation of blue tones in a wedding? We brought a playful twist on “Something Blue’ into Wendy & Erik’s wedding day at @willard_intercontinentaldc With touches of blue Chinoiserie vases, not to mention other blue touches like ribbons and bridesmaid dresses, the blush and ivory floral palette of all blended perfectly together! Cheers to a beautiful day as magnificent as the happy couple!

📍 @willard_intercontinentaldc
📷 @em_blumberg
💐 @petalsedgedc

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Forget “Something Borrowed’. Seriously - have you ever seen such a stunning and tasteful incorporation of blue tones in a wedding? We brought a playful twist on “Something Blue’ into Wendy & Erik’s wedding day at @willard_intercontinentaldc With touches of blue Chinoiserie vases, not to mention other blue touches like ribbons and bridesmaid dresses, the blush and ivory floral palette of all blended perfectly together! Cheers to a beautiful day as magnificent as the happy couple!

📍 @willard_intercontinentaldc
📷 @em_blumberg
💐 @petalsedgedc

#thewillardwedding #willardwedding #willardintercontinental #ballroomweddingflowers #tallweddingcenterpiece #blushwedding #luxuryfloraldesigner #luxurywedding #stylemeprettyweddings#washingtondcwedding
#washingtondcflorist #dceventflorist
#washingtondcweddingvenue #washingtonianweddings

Designing at River Farm always feels like a breath of fresh air — quite literally! The gardens are already so lush and abundant, so for Caitlin & Sean’s wedding, our goal was to create florals that felt like a natural extension of the landscape. We adorned the existing pergola with a floral installation designed to look as though it had always been blooming there — organic, graceful, and perfectly at home in the garden.⁣
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📍 @riverfarm_va⁣
🍽 @maineventcaterers⁣
📷 @rhinehartphotography⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc

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Designing at River Farm always feels like a breath of fresh air — quite literally! The gardens are already so lush and abundant, so for Caitlin & Sean’s wedding, our goal was to create florals that felt like a natural extension of the landscape. We adorned the existing pergola with a floral installation designed to look as though it had always been blooming there — organic, graceful, and perfectly at home in the garden.⁣
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📍 @riverfarm_va⁣
🍽 @maineventcaterers⁣
📷 @rhinehartphotography⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc

We’re back at one of our favorite DC venues today — the elegant and iconic DAR! ✨ We’ve had the honor of flowering this stunning space many times, and every visit still feels like magic. Can’t wait to show you how we’re transforming it for today’s celebration. Expect timeless beauty, seasonal blooms, and a design that’s equal parts polished and romantic. Catch a peek behind the scenes in our stories!⁣
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📍 @eventsdar⁣
📷 @emilyclack⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc

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We’re back at one of our favorite DC venues today — the elegant and iconic DAR! ✨ We’ve had the honor of flowering this stunning space many times, and every visit still feels like magic. Can’t wait to show you how we’re transforming it for today’s celebration. Expect timeless beauty, seasonal blooms, and a design that’s equal parts polished and romantic. Catch a peek behind the scenes in our stories!⁣
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📍 @eventsdar⁣
📷 @emilyclack⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc

This moment. This backdrop. Nicole & Cina’s wedding ceremony at the Reagan International Trade Building was a masterclass in modern romance. White petals lined the aisle while a copper-painted square arch framed our couple in soft waves of white + green blooms. The final touch? The bride + her bridesmaids perfectly poised beneath the arch—one of those “stop scrolling” moments we’ll never tire of. Timeless, effortless, unforgettable.

📍 @reaganitcdc
📷 @carlelixirstudio
💐 @petalsedgedc
📋 @chicweddingevents

#ceremonyarch #ceremonyflowers #weddingsRRBITC #washingtondcwedding #washingtondcflorist #alexandriaflorist #weddingflorist #dcwedding #washingtondcweddingflorist #dcweddingflorist #virginiaweddingflorist #stylemeprettyweddings #washingtonianweddings

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This moment. This backdrop. Nicole & Cina’s wedding ceremony at the Reagan International Trade Building was a masterclass in modern romance. White petals lined the aisle while a copper-painted square arch framed our couple in soft waves of white + green blooms. The final touch? The bride + her bridesmaids perfectly poised beneath the arch—one of those “stop scrolling” moments we’ll never tire of. Timeless, effortless, unforgettable.

📍 @reaganitcdc
📷 @carlelixirstudio
💐 @petalsedgedc
📋 @chicweddingevents

#ceremonyarch #ceremonyflowers #weddingsRRBITC #washingtondcwedding #washingtondcflorist #alexandriaflorist #weddingflorist #dcwedding #washingtondcweddingflorist #dcweddingflorist #virginiaweddingflorist #stylemeprettyweddings #washingtonianweddings

Lush, lavish, and unapologetically sophisticated - these were the guiding words for the Hill & Valley Forum event at Union Station, where golden sunset tones met architectural grandeur in the most unforgettable way. The vision? A celebration that felt masculine yet elevated.⁣
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To bring it to life, we had the joy of collaborating with Atelier Ashley Flowers. Sharing a unified palette but each interpreting it through our distinct lens, we created a layered floral story that unfolded across the space. Bold, textural blooms anchored our design, complementing the dramatic backdrop of this iconic venue while staying true to the event`s refined style.⁣
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📍 @eventsustation⁣
🍽 @designcuisine⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc @atelierashleyflowers

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