DACOR Bacon House Wedding

February 27, 2023

If ever a wedding expressed classic elegance, it would be this one. With a great vendor team, gorgeous photographs by Kate Grace Photography, and a beautiful historic venue, how could you possibly go wrong with a DACOR Bacon House wedding? Weather is always unpredictable, and you never know what spring in DC will bring. The day can easily be cool and rainy or full of sunshine and a light breeze. Kirsten and Christopher really lucked out with a perfect spring day. We were honored to play a role in making their DACOR Bacon House wedding day picture perfect.

Located at 1801 F St., NW in Washington, DC, the DACOR Bacon House is one of the few remaining examples of Federal period residential architecture that remains in the neighborhood of the White House. Formerly known as the Ringgold Carroll House, it was adapted from a historic home to a private club and office space for the Diplomatic and Consular Officers, Retired (DACOR) and the DACOR-Bacon House Foundation, which was established to provide in perpetuity a venue for statesmanship and international dialogue. The four story Georgian mansion has a history of weddings, having hosted President and Mrs. Lincoln as guests for the nuptials of Miss Sally Carroll and Captain Charles Griffin.

Kirsten and Christopher’s aesthetic was classic, elegant and timeless. Each element flowed together seamlessly for their DACOR Bacon House wedding, from bouquets to lush ceremony altar arrangements to the reception. The bouquet featured garden roses and ranunculus in shades of white and cream with pops of light blue tweedia, green hellebores and touches of magnolia and Italian ruscus. While cocktail hour frequently take a backseat for the day, a stunning gold set of shelves welcomes guests to the outdoor area, along with an elegant design of white cherry blossom branches.

Inside of the ballroom, centerpieces in gold compotes were overflowing with garden roses, hydrangea, ranunculus, spray roses, hellebores, magnolia and eucalyptus. Votives provided a touch of candlelight. Completing the table, a sprig of Italian ruscus completed each place setting.

Congratulations to Kirsten and Christopher on your DACOR Bacon House wedding. We wish you a lifetime full of happiness together!

Bride's accessories and invitation suite

Kate Grace Photography

Kate Grace Photography

Kate Grace Photography

Kate Grace Photography

St. Matthew's Cathedral wedding ceremony

Kate Grace Photography

Cherry blossom branches on the escort card table for the DACOR Bacon House wedding

Champagne glasses greet guests for the cocktail hour at DACOR Bacon House.

Kate Grace Photography

Ballroom set for DACOR Bacon House wedding reception

Kate Grace Photography

Centerpiece by Petal's Edge, DC florist, for DACOR Bacon House wedding in Washington, DC

Kate Grace Photography

Ballroom with flowers by Petal's Edge, DC wedding florist, at DACOR House wedding

Kate Grace Photography

Venue: DACOR Bacon House

Photography: Kate Grace Photography

Florist: Petal’s Edge Floral Design

Coordinator: Kim Newton Weddings

Hi to all of our new (and old!) followers! I’m Gerry, and I run Petal’s Edge based in beautiful Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. ⁣
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We’re a dynamic floral company that thrives in creating classic and sophisticated wedding designs, and we also welcome the opportunity to create something a little offbeat and funky, too! ⁣
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From bouquets to ceremony arches and grand ceiling installations, we can do it all, and we’d love to connect with you about your wedding vision! Visit our link in bio to setup a complimentary consultation today!⁣

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Hi to all of our new (and old!) followers! I’m Gerry, and I run Petal’s Edge based in beautiful Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. ⁣
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We’re a dynamic floral company that thrives in creating classic and sophisticated wedding designs, and we also welcome the opportunity to create something a little offbeat and funky, too! ⁣
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From bouquets to ceremony arches and grand ceiling installations, we can do it all, and we’d love to connect with you about your wedding vision! Visit our link in bio to setup a complimentary consultation today!⁣

Don’t be shy! Drop us a note! 🗒️
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📷 abbygracephoto

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This is your reminder that summer is still around the corner. ☀️

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We were thrilled to hear that the gem of a Georgetown venue, the City Tavern Club, was purchased and is no longer closing! A gorgeous historic space, the venue is situated in the heart of Georgetown and lends itself perfectly to elegant, classic affairs in its beautifully appointed space. It was the perfect site for Alexandra & Peter`s classic green and white floral palette, filled with roses, stock, larskpur and peonies, and truly evoked a timeless feeling.⁣
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We were thrilled to hear that the gem of a Georgetown venue, the City Tavern Club, was purchased and is no longer closing! A gorgeous historic space, the venue is situated in the heart of Georgetown and lends itself perfectly to elegant, classic affairs in its beautifully appointed space. It was the perfect site for Alexandra & Peter's classic green and white floral palette, filled with roses, stock, larskpur and peonies, and truly evoked a timeless feeling.⁣
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📷 @kpcandcophoto⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc

From lavish celebrations to intimate gatherings, no two weddings look the same. But we believe everyone deserves beautiful flowers, no matter the size or style of their day.

During the pandemic, we introduced our a la carte and mini wedding packages to keep stunning florals accessible without sacrificing the quality Petal’s Edge is known for. With a streamlined, simplified process, couples can order exactly what they need through our shop site. It’s perfect for smaller or more straightforward weddings.

Yes, flower costs have gone up, and yes, we have a minimum for full service weddings. But making wedding flowers inaccessible? That feels icky to us. That’s why we’re committed to providing options that honor both your budget and our standards of design. Whether you’re dreaming or an over the top floral experience or you just want a beautiful bouquet, we have a pathway to make it happen. ✨

Want to see the magic of a la carte? Look at this variety of nuptials to see how even the simplest designs can be unforgettable. Want to know how to order? Get your instant quote at https://petals-edge-floral-design.myshopify.com/pages/intimate-weddings

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From lavish celebrations to intimate gatherings, no two weddings look the same. But we believe everyone deserves beautiful flowers, no matter the size or style of their day.

During the pandemic, we introduced our a la carte and mini wedding packages to keep stunning florals accessible without sacrificing the quality Petal’s Edge is known for. With a streamlined, simplified process, couples can order exactly what they need through our shop site. It’s perfect for smaller or more straightforward weddings.

Yes, flower costs have gone up, and yes, we have a minimum for full service weddings. But making wedding flowers inaccessible? That feels icky to us. That’s why we’re committed to providing options that honor both your budget and our standards of design. Whether you’re dreaming or an over the top floral experience or you just want a beautiful bouquet, we have a pathway to make it happen. ✨

Want to see the magic of a la carte? Look at this variety of nuptials to see how even the simplest designs can be unforgettable. Want to know how to order? Get your instant quote at https://petals-edge-floral-design.myshopify.com/pages/intimate-weddings

@kir2ben @annaschmidtphoto @justyphotography Rachel EH @meganreiphotography @heatherryan @lovecharmphoto Emma Hopp @kendallbarrett

#petalsedge #weddingflowers #alacarteweddingflowers #weddingflorist #weddingplanningmadeeasy #bridalbouquet #dcweddingflorist #washingtondcflorist #floristsofinstagram #dmvweddingvendor #alexandriaflorist

Lavender isn’t a palette we get to work with too often, sadly, but when we do, we’re so excited to incorporate some of those gorgeous purple blooms like clematis, campanula and astrantia.⁣
Michelle and Sam’s wedding day at the Fairmont was straight out of a purple wonderland!⁣
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Lavender isn’t a palette we get to work with too often, sadly, but when we do, we’re so excited to incorporate some of those gorgeous purple blooms like clematis, campanula and astrantia.⁣
Michelle and Sam’s wedding day at the Fairmont was straight out of a purple wonderland!⁣
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📍 @fairmontwashington⁣
📷 @astridphoto⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @lr_eventsdc

Lush florals accented the bars at Claire and Sean’s lovely waterfront wedding day. They described the vision for their wedding as “Fun,⁣
Beautiful, a Touch of Nautical”, and when we saw these pictures of their wedding day, we thought to ourselves, "mission accomplished!" What a joy these two were. We loved bringing their whimsical blue vision to life. In fact, it was⁣ even featured as the cover wedding of @washingtonianweddings magazine!⁣ Lots of hydrangeas, roses, lisianthus, blue thistle, tweedia, stock and various greenery were used in creating this gorgeous design.⁣
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Lush florals accented the bars at Claire and Sean’s lovely waterfront wedding day. They described the vision for their wedding as “Fun,⁣
Beautiful, a Touch of Nautical”, and when we saw these pictures of their wedding day, we thought to ourselves, "mission accomplished!" What a joy these two were. We loved bringing their whimsical blue vision to life. In fact, it was⁣ even featured as the cover wedding of @washingtonianweddings magazine!⁣ Lots of hydrangeas, roses, lisianthus, blue thistle, tweedia, stock and various greenery were used in creating this gorgeous design.⁣
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📍 @thewharfdc Dockmaster's Building⁣
📷 @kir2ben⁣
🍽 @maineventcaterersdc⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
💄 @makeupbyanab⁣
📋 @idarose_erica @idaroseevents

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