Dock 5 Union Market Inspiration

Dock 5 Union Market Inspiration

Oh how we love an industrial space! Dock 5, a fabulous gem of a site at the historic Union Market in NE Washington, DC, provides endless inspiration with its cool, industrial aesthetic. Featuring raw concrete floors and 22′-tall ceilings, it’s a true blank slate for creativity.

As austere as the surroundings, it’s a perfect backdrop for an urban garden feel. We love the contrast of cool industrial hues with the palette of brilliant blues, amethysts, orchid, and rich golds. Long tables are a great a way to bring intimacy into a grand space. Garden-inspired flowers provide a welcome contrast of soft textures finished with romantic lighting and luxe details to the cold concrete.

Our model carried a lush, cascading bouquet featured a lush mix of white peonies, wine anemone, purple lilac, lavender sweet pea, and purple clematis and jasmine vine. A long table, an elegant silver dollar eucalyptus garland was studded with tulips, roses, lilac, anemone, sweet pea, lisianthus, scabiosa, hellebores, and clematis in shades of purple.

Suspended above the table, and bringing an “artful” element to the design, a gold frame held a contemporary “still life” of miniature bronze trophy urns with loose garden flowers

Photo by Michelle Lindsay Photography
Photo by Michelle Lindsay Photography
Photo by Michelle Lindsay Photography
Photo by Michelle Lindsay Photography
Photo by Michelle Lindsay Photography

 

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Venue: Dock 5 at Union Market

Photography: Michelle Lindsay Photography

Florist: Petal’s Edge Floral Design

Stationery & Calligraphy: Meant to Be Calligraphy

Cake: Julia Bozzolo’s Distinct Cakes

Rentals: DC Rental

Furniture Rentals: AFR Furniture Rental

Linens: La Tavola Fine Linen Rental

Dress: Hayley Paige from Lovely Bride DC

Hair & Makeup: Alison Harper & Company

Event Planner: Bella Notte

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Industrial spaces have a beauty of their own, but the right floral design can take them from warehouse to urban garden. 🌿✨

For Laura & Michael’s Dock 5 wedding, we played with scale—tall magnolia branches to emphasize the height, lush florals to soften the space, and candlelight to add warmth. The result? An urban oasis that felt both grand and intimate.

1️⃣Go Big with Greenery – Tall magnolia branches brought height and movement to Laura & Michael’s Dock 5 wedding

2️⃣ Mix Textures – Lush, low floral arrangements softened the industrial edges while keeping the space dynamic

3️⃣ Layer Candlelight – Warm glows + metal details = a romantic urban oasis

4️⃣ Frame Key Spaces – A floral garland on the head table grounded the design and added intimacy. Trees flanking the table took it to the next level

5️⃣ Contrast is Key – Pairing the raw, industrial elements with soft florals and organic details created the perfect balance

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Industrial spaces have a beauty of their own, but the right floral design can take them from warehouse to urban garden. 🌿✨ For Laura & Michael’s Dock 5 wedding, we played with scale—tall magnolia branches to emphasize the height, lush florals to soften the space, and candlelight to add warmth. The result? An urban oasis that felt both grand and intimate. 1️⃣Go Big with Greenery – Tall magnolia branches brought height and movement to Laura & Michael’s Dock 5 wedding 2️⃣ Mix Textures – Lush, low floral arrangements softened the industrial edges while keeping the space dynamic 3️⃣ Layer Candlelight – Warm glows + metal details = a romantic urban oasis 4️⃣ Frame Key Spaces – A floral garland on the head table grounded the design and added intimacy. Trees flanking the table took it to the next level 5️⃣ Contrast is Key – Pairing the raw, industrial elements with soft florals and organic details created the perfect balance 📍 @unionmarketdc Dock 5 📷 @juliette_fradin_photography @anne_scherrer 🍽️ occasionscaterers @drapekings #dock5wedding #dock5 #autoshopwedding #unionmarketwedding #virginiaweddingflorist #luxuryweddingflorist #springweddingflowers #stylemeprettyweddings #washingtondcwedding #washingtondcflorist #dceventflorist #washingtondcweddingvenue #washingtonianweddings

Not all green and white floral palettes are created equal. This one here will NEVER go out of style and is truly as timeless as they come! Magnolia, eucalyptus, rosemary, and delicate touches of white… Add velvet linens and gold touches, and we’re smitten... 😍

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Not all green and white floral palettes are created equal. This one here will NEVER go out of style and is truly as timeless as they come! Magnolia, eucalyptus, rosemary, and delicate touches of white… Add velvet linens and gold touches, and we’re smitten... 😍 📍 @meridianhouse 🍽️ @welldunncatering 📷 @nessakphotography 💐 @petalsedgedc 📋 @leahmariedavenport #meridianhouse #meridianhousewedding #gardenwedding #washingtondcwedding #washingtondcweddingflorist #virginiaweddingflorist #virginiaflorist #marylandflorist #luxuryweddingflorist #washingtonianweddings #dmvweddingflorist
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Petal’s Edge Floral Design is a DC florist based in Alexandria VA, specializing in wedding and event floral designs and stylish flower delivery. Named to Washingtonian’s esteemed list of best DC wedding florists.

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