Venue Spotlight: Congressional Country Club Wedding

You’ve likely heard of Congressional Country Club for its golf activities, and in fact, Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, MD has been home to five major golf championships, including three US Opens and a PGA championship among other noteworthy events. It is considered one of the most prestigious golf clubs in the world. It is also a stunning wedding venue.

A wedding at Congressional Country Club is always one of our favorites! Driving up, the clubhouse architecture is simply magnificent and reminiscent of a Spanish colonial style. The grand ballroom features soaring ceilings and unparalleled architectural detail.

History

The club was founded in 1921 by two congressmen, and the club has played host to many elected officials and presidents in its history. The expansive clubhouse is one of the largest in the United States, and was designed by architect Philip Julian.

About

Congressional Country Club, located at 8500 River Road in Bethesda, Maryland.

Couples can choose between indoor or outdoor venues to celebrate their special day. Serene golf courses create a beautiful backdrop for photos. Guests can spend their evening relaxing outdoors on the patio or on the rolling grounds. The grand ballroom can seat up to 50 guests,

Location:Bethesda, MD

Capacity:250+ guests.

A mix of tall and low arrangements grace the ballroom at Congressional Country Club

Procopio Photography

Procopio Photography

Low centerpiece at Congressional Country Club wedding

Procopio Photography

Classic elevated arrangements on half the tables feature loose strands of greenery at Congressional Country Club

Procopio Photography

Congressional Country Club wedding party

Procopio Photography

Steve Canning

Jen Cody Photography

Steve Canning

Pro Tips

With its soaring ceiling, the ballroom at Congressional Country Club allows for height in your design. Whether you opt for a mix of tall and low centerpieces, a striking elevated head table design, or a band front that wows, find some element to focus your guests attention that matches the grandeur of the space. The fireplace mantels are a great way of bridging that space, whether with simple candles or a dramatic display that draws the eyes up.

Style-wise, the space at Congressional allows for varying design styles. The grandeur of the space lends itself to classic elements, but the impressive beams allow you to be more loose and unstructured, even rustic in design.

Searching for a floral designer in DC to translate your vision for your Congressional Country Club wedding into flowers? Contact us today!

All photos from Petal’s Edge weddings.

Hard yes. This palette? Flawless. Everything about this is just perfection.

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Hard yes. This palette? Flawless. Everything about this is just perfection.

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📷 @brigittereneephoto
💐 @petalsedgedc
📋 @smevents

Petal’s Edge didn’t always do Valentine’s Day.

The pandemic made one thing very clear: we couldn’t build a thriving business around one season or one type of event. Expanding beyond weddings wasn’t dramatic. It was just smart. It pushed us to think differently, to design differently, and to show up for our clients in more moments than just the aisle.

The shift felt natural because we are love junkies at heart. After years of creating wedding days, bringing that same intention to Valentine’s bouquets, anniversary surprises, and birthday deliveries was an easy extension of what we already do.

One of my favorite things is seeing a past couple’s name pop up in our orders, or a family member calling to celebrate a couple whose wedding we flowered years ago. (Or even a panicked Saturday email asking if we can help.) That continuity, that trust, that full-circle moment… it never gets old.

Valentine’s Day is this week. If you’ve been meaning to send something beautiful, this is your nudge. 💗 😘 Order online at ShopPetalsEdge.com

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Petal’s Edge didn’t always do Valentine’s Day.

The pandemic made one thing very clear: we couldn’t build a thriving business around one season or one type of event. Expanding beyond weddings wasn’t dramatic. It was just smart. It pushed us to think differently, to design differently, and to show up for our clients in more moments than just the aisle.

The shift felt natural because we are love junkies at heart. After years of creating wedding days, bringing that same intention to Valentine’s bouquets, anniversary surprises, and birthday deliveries was an easy extension of what we already do.

One of my favorite things is seeing a past couple’s name pop up in our orders, or a family member calling to celebrate a couple whose wedding we flowered years ago. (Or even a panicked Saturday email asking if we can help.) That continuity, that trust, that full-circle moment… it never gets old.

Valentine’s Day is this week. If you’ve been meaning to send something beautiful, this is your nudge. 💗 😘 Order online at ShopPetalsEdge.com

📷 @taylor.rose.photography
💐 @petalsedgedc
📋 @allthedaintydetails

Beautiful spaces exist everywhere. You can book a great restaurant or walk into a well-designed hotel any day of the week. But what is it about weddings that feel so extraordinary? Yes, love is the obvious answer. Of course. But truly, when else in your life do you find yourself surrounded by flowers?!?! A wedding is one of those few moments we decide that a single day is worthy of transformation. To fill the room with a most fleeting and precious medium - flowers - knowing they’re here just long enough to make the moment unforgettable.

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Beautiful spaces exist everywhere. You can book a great restaurant or walk into a well-designed hotel any day of the week. But what is it about weddings that feel so extraordinary? Yes, love is the obvious answer. Of course. But truly, when else in your life do you find yourself surrounded by flowers?!?! A wedding is one of those few moments we decide that a single day is worthy of transformation. To fill the room with a most fleeting and precious medium - flowers - knowing they’re here just long enough to make the moment unforgettable.

📍 @hotelwashingtondc
📷 @cesariomendezphotography
💐 @petalsedgedc
🎶 @whitefordbronco
💄 @bestfaceartists
📋 @dayofcoordinators

All this winter cold have you craving something tropical? Then you’ll LOVE the pineapple accents and bright floral palette that made up Jasmine & Thomas` beautiful summer wedding at the Westin Georgetown. 🍍⁣
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All this winter cold have you craving something tropical? Then you’ll LOVE the pineapple accents and bright floral palette that made up Jasmine & Thomas' beautiful summer wedding at the Westin Georgetown. 🍍⁣
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📍@westingeorgetown⁣
📷 @lhewittphoto
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
💄 @glamourbytroi⁣
📋 @thecoordinatedcollective

In discussing final changes, one of our couples had a note of hesitation in her voice, worried her palette might set a different mood than intended. Not seasonal enough? Too austere?

But here’s the thing: mood can be a matter of perspective. Which brings us to this wedding: once upon a time, orange was typecast as a strictly fall color. But flowers don’t follow rules. They bloom wildly, confidently, year-round! There are orange flowers in every season and in recent years, we’ve seen orange blooms show up to spring weddings, as warm oranges at summer soirées, and of course they’re still the favored guest at autumn affairs. Each time, the hue brings something fresh. Joy. Energy. That just-right edge.

Your color story should feel like you. In fact, for Olivia & David’s wedding, our bride’s mother shared that the color palette had been the one in her daughter’s childhood bedroom. A vibrant floral story that she had been living with all along. That’s what flowers can do. Pull memories forward, stitch generations together and turn a wedding into something deeply personal. And if it happens to challenge a few outdated ideas? Even better. 😉

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📷 @photosbysteveandjane
🍽️ @corcorancaterers
💐 @petalsedgedc
📋 @birchmanagement

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In discussing final changes, one of our couples had a note of hesitation in her voice, worried her palette might set a different mood than intended. Not seasonal enough? Too austere?

But here’s the thing: mood can be a matter of perspective. Which brings us to this wedding: once upon a time, orange was typecast as a strictly fall color. But flowers don’t follow rules. They bloom wildly, confidently, year-round! There are orange flowers in every season and in recent years, we’ve seen orange blooms show up to spring weddings, as warm oranges at summer soirées, and of course they’re still the favored guest at autumn affairs. Each time, the hue brings something fresh. Joy. Energy. That just-right edge.

Your color story should feel like you. In fact, for Olivia & David’s wedding, our bride’s mother shared that the color palette had been the one in her daughter’s childhood bedroom. A vibrant floral story that she had been living with all along. That’s what flowers can do. Pull memories forward, stitch generations together and turn a wedding into something deeply personal. And if it happens to challenge a few outdated ideas? Even better. 😉

📍 @eventsdar
📷 @photosbysteveandjane
🍽️ @corcorancaterers
💐 @petalsedgedc
📋 @birchmanagement

Cheers to the weekend and two of the most stylish grooms you ever did see! Lush garlands with flowers lined the tables for Trevor & Jermaine`s gorgeous al fresco wedding at the Salamander Resort in Middleburg, and my, oh my was it STUNNING!⁣
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