DACOR Bacon House Wedding

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

The fountain garden at Woodlawn + Pope Leighey House is one of our favorite spots on earth, and cocktail hour here just hits differently. 🤍 Urn arrangements, cocktail table florals, a custom seating area, string lights, an escort card wall... the details are what transform a beautiful space into a full experience. Because details make the difference — always. ✨🌿⁣
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📷 @erinkelleherphoto⁣
🍽 @maineventcaterersdc⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
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The fountain garden at Woodlawn + Pope Leighey House is one of our favorite spots on earth, and cocktail hour here just hits differently. 🤍 Urn arrangements, cocktail table florals, a custom seating area, string lights, an escort card wall... the details are what transform a beautiful space into a full experience. Because details make the difference — always. ✨🌿⁣
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📍@woodlawnandpopeleighey⁣
📷 @erinkelleherphoto⁣
🍽 @maineventcaterersdc⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @bmingled

A palette pulled straight from a glass of bourbon. 🥃

Sculptural calla lilies, trailing amaranthus, grapes and peaches. Modern, organic, a little decadent, and just a little moody.

Designed for Basil Hayden, and proof that sometimes the most interesting thing you can put in a floral arrangement isn’t a flower.

We loved working with @basilhayden to bring this together.

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A palette pulled straight from a glass of bourbon. 🥃

Sculptural calla lilies, trailing amaranthus, grapes and peaches. Modern, organic, a little decadent, and just a little moody.

Designed for Basil Hayden, and proof that sometimes the most interesting thing you can put in a floral arrangement isn’t a flower.

We loved working with @basilhayden to bring this together.

There’s just something about St. Francis Hall.⁣
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Maybe it’s the brick. Maybe it’s the windows. Maybe it’s those twinkle lights that somehow make every wedding feel a little bit magical.⁣
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For Erin & Joel`s wedding, we loved the contrast of all that warm architecture with cool blues, crisp whites and lots of greenery. Nothing fighting the room. Nothing trying too hard. Just really pretty flowers in a really wonderful space.⁣
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And honestly, we could design here a hundred times and still get excited walking through those doors.⁣
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📍@stfrancishall⁣
📷 @pshoots
🍽 @windowscatering⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc

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There’s just something about St. Francis Hall.⁣
⁣
Maybe it’s the brick. Maybe it’s the windows. Maybe it’s those twinkle lights that somehow make every wedding feel a little bit magical.⁣
⁣
For Erin & Joel's wedding, we loved the contrast of all that warm architecture with cool blues, crisp whites and lots of greenery. Nothing fighting the room. Nothing trying too hard. Just really pretty flowers in a really wonderful space.⁣
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And honestly, we could design here a hundred times and still get excited walking through those doors.⁣
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📍@stfrancishall⁣
📷 @pshoots
🍽 @windowscatering⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc

An outdoor ceremony followed by a beautiful ballroom reception? The St. Regis makes a very persuasive case.⁣
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The Astor Terrace and Astor Ballroom give us two different settings to consider, and I love finding the floral thread between them. A color carried through. A favorite flower appearing again. A shape that feels familiar when guests move inside. You get the excitement of a new space, with flowers that feel like they belong to the same celebration.⁣
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Those connections are some of my favorite parts of wedding design, and for Katie and Doug, I love how they went a step further with incorporating hand painted ceramics form Katie`s homeland. ⁣
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📍@stregisdc⁣
📷 @tylander⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @b.mingled

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An outdoor ceremony followed by a beautiful ballroom reception? The St. Regis makes a very persuasive case.⁣
⁣
The Astor Terrace and Astor Ballroom give us two different settings to consider, and I love finding the floral thread between them. A color carried through. A favorite flower appearing again. A shape that feels familiar when guests move inside. You get the excitement of a new space, with flowers that feel like they belong to the same celebration.⁣
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Those connections are some of my favorite parts of wedding design, and for Katie and Doug, I love how they went a step further with incorporating hand painted ceramics form Katie's homeland. ⁣
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📍@stregisdc⁣
📷 @tylander⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @b.mingled

The wedding day goes by in a blur and those beautiful blooms sing their last song… Or do they?

For the past year we have partnered with @pressedfloral_ so that our couples have an option to preserve their wedding flowers. We love all of the different items this company offers, from framed pieces to keepsake necklaces, and more.

If you’re thinking of preserving your flowers, for the next 48 hours, there will be a giveaway! Enter for a chance to win a $100 gift card! To enter, simply tag a friend who should preserve their blooms! No limit on the number of times you tag. Share the post to increase your chances.

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OBSESSED was a word we heard many times over the course of this wedding. The color palette was just {chef’s kiss}

📍 @monacodc
💐 & 📋 @petalsedgedc
🍰 @libertybakingco

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OBSESSED was a word we heard many times over the course of this wedding. The color palette was just {chef’s kiss}

📍 @monacodc
💐 & 📋 @petalsedgedc
🍰 @libertybakingco

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