Colorful Carnegie Institute Celebration

Colorful Carnegie Institute Celebration

Petal's Edge Floral Design Washington DC | Carnegie Institution for Science | Photo by Laffler Photography

It was a grey day in June when Kalpana and Amila exchanged their “I do’s” in a colorful Carnegie Institute celebration in Washington, DC. This happy couple’s chosen florals truly brought life to the festivities! Kalpana came to us with a vision of bold, saturated shades of navy, gold, red and pink, giving us the opportunity to create a variety of lush designs for their special day.

Inspired by the vivid color palette, we created for Kalpana an elegant hand-tied bouquet in a range of fuschias, reds and burgundies with hints of deep blue. Piano garden roses, burgundy spray roses, burgundy dahlias and hot pink mini calla lilies were just some of the blooms we used. For her bridesmaids, we complemented their rich red gowns with a mix of roses and other stems in red, hot pink and light pink with touches of white. Amila’s and his groomsmen’s boutonnieres reflected these same shades, with mini calla lilies in burgundy and hot pink.

For Kalpana’s and Amila’s simple, yet dramatic mandap – the focal point for their colorful Carnegie Institute celebration ceremony – we started our design on a canvas of rich gold fabric, swagged on the sides to create a more intimate-feeling space. From there, we added a lush posy on each of the front corners of the mandap, as well as in the center of the front support poles, with similar blooms in reds, fuschias and pinks, accented by seeded eucalyptus foliage. For the couple’s reception, we contrasted the elegant, neutral tones of the Carnegie Institution’s ballroom with striking pops of color throughout. On some guest tables, fuschia dendrobium orchids and red mokara orchids burst from tall, fluted glass vases; other guest tables were accented with a textured mix of roses, hydrangea, and stock in tones of red, pink and burgundy, displayed in navy fabric-wrapped square vases. We loved being part of Kalpana’s and Amila’s classic Washington, DC wedding with a modern, colorful twist!

 

 

 

Venue: Carnegie Institution for Science

Caterer: Main Event Caterers

Photography: Todd Laffler, Laffler Photography

Florist: Petal’s Edge Floral Design

We're on Instagram!
Industrial spaces have a beauty of their own, but the right floral design can take them from warehouse to urban garden. 🌿✨ 

For Laura & Michael’s Dock 5 wedding, we played with scale—tall magnolia branches to emphasize the height, lush florals to soften the space, and candlelight to add warmth. The result? An urban oasis that felt both grand and intimate.

1️⃣Go Big with Greenery – Tall magnolia branches brought height and movement to Laura & Michael’s Dock 5 wedding

2️⃣ Mix Textures – Lush, low floral arrangements softened the industrial edges while keeping the space dynamic

3️⃣ Layer Candlelight – Warm glows + metal details = a romantic urban oasis

4️⃣ Frame Key Spaces – A floral garland on the head table grounded the design and added intimacy. Trees flanking the table took it to the next level 

5️⃣ Contrast is Key – Pairing the raw, industrial elements with soft florals and organic details created the perfect balance

📍 @unionmarketdc Dock 5
📷 @juliette_fradin_photography @anne_scherrer
🍽️ occasionscaterers
@drapekings

#dock5wedding #dock5 #autoshopwedding
#unionmarketwedding #virginiaweddingflorist
#luxuryweddingflorist #springweddingflowers
#stylemeprettyweddings #washingtondcwedding
#washingtondcflorist #dceventflorist
#washingtondcweddingvenue #washingtonianweddings
Not all green and white floral palettes are created equal. This one here will NEVER go out of style and is truly as timeless as they come! Magnolia, eucalyptus, rosemary, and delicate touches of white… Add velvet linens and gold touches, and we’re smitten... 😍

📍 @meridianhouse
🍽️ @welldunncatering 
📷 @nessakphotography 
💐 @petalsedgedc 
📋 @leahmariedavenport 

#meridianhouse #meridianhousewedding #gardenwedding #washingtondcwedding  #washingtondcweddingflorist #virginiaweddingflorist  #virginiaflorist #marylandflorist #luxuryweddingflorist #washingtonianweddings  #dmvweddingflorist
We're Pinteresting!
Join Our Mailing List!
Categories

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *