Decatur House Wedding

Chuppah with fall foliage at Decatur House wedding

As we stepped into the enchanting world of an autumn, this DC wedding at Decatur House filled our heart with excitement. Our bride Emma’s vision was clear – an elegant affair with muted blushes, pale pinks, and creams, capturing the essence of autumn romance.

Emma’s bridal bouquet became a work of art, an elegant French hand-tied masterpiece. We carefully selected Cafe Latte roses, pale pink Tsumugi and blush Juliet garden roses, ivory spray roses, and white ranunculus. Accents of autumn eucalyptus and burgundy maple foliage added a touch of seasonal charm. The bouquet cascaded gracefully with lush jasmine vine foliage, creating a stunning focal point. Wrapped in ivory double-faced satin ribbon, it was a true embodiment of elegance. For Andrew’s boutonniere, we chose a delicate white ranunculus blossom, accented with eucalyptus foliage. It was a perfect and cohesive match to the bride’s bouquet.

The chuppah took center stage during the wedding ceremony. Constructed with four dark wood poles, it supported a canopy of natural white silk dupioni. Overlaid with a rich profusion of fall foliage branches, including liquidambar, maple, fall eucalyptus and beech, it radiated with autumnal beauty. Accents of Shimmer roses, light pink spray roses, and cremons in blush and burnt orange hues added a touch of softness and romance.

The escort card table showcased a classic urn brimming with a lush, organic design. Fall branches and berries mingled with pastel sorbet-toned dahlias, cremon, roses, oakleaf or lacecap hydrangea, and peach stock. Delicate touches of persimmon added warmth and depth to the arrangement, creating a captivating focal point.

Each cocktail table was adorned with a petite gold julep cup, holding an arrangement of autumn eucalyptus, Maple Syrup roses, rosehips, and peach stock. The tables came alive with the vibrant colors and textures of the season, inviting guests to embrace the fall ambiance.

Half of the guest tables featured a gold Lita compote, showcasing a textured and loose mix of greens. Shades of burnt orange, deep red, pink, and peach blossoms intertwined with fall foliage and berries. Lush peach garden roses, terra cotta and coral roses, ivory spray roses, peach ranunculus, orange dahlia, peach stock, and ranunculus added a touch of romance. Delicate fruits such as pomegranate and persimmon added a whimsical element to the design, bringing the tablescape to life.

Candles played a pivotal role in creating a warm and intimate ambiance. Glass-enclosed blush taper candles stood proudly in gold candlesticks, forming an open triangle around the floral arrangements. Gold Athena candlesticks held petite white pillar candles, introducing an element of height and elegance.

As the day unfolded, love and beauty intertwined, creating cherished memories for a lifetime. The Decatur House served as the perfect backdrop for Emma and Andrew’s fall DC wedding, where romance and the splendor of autumn danced harmoniously. We were honored to be part of this joyous occasion, weaving our floral designs into the tapestry of love and celebration.

Venue: Decatur House

Catering: Main Even Caterers

Photography: Brigitte Renee Photography

Florist: Petal’s Edge Floral Design

Planning: SMEvents

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Don’t get us wrong! Give us all the delicious little flower close-ups. We want to see every ruffly petal and perfect place setting.

But then BACK UP!

Because this is the moment we’ve been thinking about all along. How do those centerpieces fill the room? Where does your eye go first? Do the tall pieces actually feel tall beneath a 20-foot ceiling? 

Does the whole thing have rhythm?

Seeing all of those individual pieces finally come together into one beautiful room never, ever gets old.

Twenty-plus years in and we still get a little giddy about it.
Oh how we love a room shot.

Don’t get us wrong, give us all the delicious little flower close-ups. We want to see every ruffly petal and perfect place setting.

But then BACK UP.

Because this is the moment we’ve been thinking about all along. How do those centerpieces fill the room? Where does your eye go first? Do the tall pieces actually feel tall beneath a 20-foot ceiling? Does the whole thing have rhythm?

Seeing all of those individual pieces finally come together into one beautiful room never, ever gets old.

Twenty-plus years in and we still get a little giddy about it.
Oh how we love a room shot!

Don’t get us wrong, give us all the delicious little flower close-ups. We want to see every ruffly petal and perfect place setting.

But then BACK UP!

Because this is the moment we’ve been thinking about all along. How do those centerpieces fill the room? Where does your eye go first? Do the tall pieces actually feel tall beneath a 20-foot ceiling? Does the whole thing have rhythm?

Seeing all of those individual pieces finally come together into one beautiful room never, ever gets old.

Twenty-plus years in and we still get a little giddy about it.

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