On a warm summer day, one of the exclusive townhouse suites at the Waldorf Astoria was transformed from a mere luxury suite to the site of an intimate wedding ceremony and reception. Catherine and Matt began their day taking photos around DC, dressed in their wedding day finest. Unlike a typical ... Read more »
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An Intimate Alexandria Elopement
When Daniela and Mark's initial wedding plans were disrupted due to COVID-19 restrictions, like many couples, they rescheduled for a later date. But honoring their initial wedding date, they decided to get married anyway! Their Alexandria elopement took place at the Basilica of Saint Mary here in ... Read more »
Prettiest Intimate Wedding Venues in DC
If I were to guess what the most searched wedding term this year, it might be this: "prettiest DC intimate wedding venues"! Whether out of necessity or preference, people are trading big wedding venues for small intimate spaces as they look for a way to enjoy their nuptials with family and close ... Read more »
Garden Inspired Wedding at Grand Hyatt Hotel
This past Spring, we had the privilege of designing and producing Annie and Ishai’s garden inspired wedding at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. Yes! Back when the world was still normal and things weren't turned yet on their head. Despite being in a classic DC ballroom, with the choices they made, it became ... Read more »
Virtue Feed and GrainWedding
Romantic Winter Wedding Details Molly and Dan’s romantic winter wedding at Virtue Feed and Grain in Old Town Alexandria was the perfect expression of a romantic winter wedding. From emerald green velvet bridesmaids dresses, lush mixes of foliage, emerald green satin ribbons, twinkle lights and ... Read more »
Shop Update: Autumn Flowers Collection
Autumn Flowers: It’s time for a shop update! With autumn right around the corner, we’re saying goodbye to summer hues: bright vibrant colors as rich as the days are long, and cool hues that remind us of rainy afternoons. And we’re saying hello to the flavors of fall with our autumnal flowers ... Read more »
Incorporating Art Deco Wedding Details
While at the moment, many couples are focused on small, intimate events, what might weddings in the post-COVID era look like? If we look to history as a cue, we might very well see another kind of roaring 20s, a period of luxury and high style. The allure of something akin to the Great Gatsby is ... Read more »
Fall Colors for DC Monaco Wedding
Hotel Monaco Wedding It’s not surprising that the Hotel Monaco is one of the most iconic places in Washington, DC to stage a wedding. Bold carpets and a unique modern style contrast with the beautiful marble and classic architecture from the early 1800s. And just down the street from the Portrait ... Read more »
A Bridal Bouquet for Every Bride
Designing a Bridal Bouquet One of our favorite things at Petal's Edge is working with couples to design their wedding day - and the first thing on that list is the bridal bouquet! The bride's bouquet can set the tone for the whole day. Even for our smallest weddings - elopements and mini-weddings - ... Read more »
Park Hyatt Wedding in Shades of Blue
Shades of Blue Lush and romantic. These were the words Rosemary used to describe the feel she wanted for her wedding to Jason. The couple wanted a fresh design with rich textures and pops of gorgeous blues. Fluffy blooms like peonies, hydrangea, and ranunculus were mixed with delphinium, tweedia, ... Read more »
Winter Palette for a Fairmont Hotel Wedding
Rachel and Joe's winter wedding at the Fairmont Hotel in DC was truly one of those simple, stunning weddings. It featured carefully chosen and impactful elements that created a cohesive whole across the entire event. Against a backdrop of soft greens and wintry grays, we stayed true to the couple's ... Read more »
Interview with Gerry
Gerry is the creative mastermind and celebrated floral designer at the helm of Petal's Edge. We thought we'd take an opportunity to share some details. How did you get into flowers? Did you grow up gardening? G: I definitely have always been around flowers, and most especially because my father ... Read more »