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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Some weddings are magic. ✨

This one just took a cart, a loading dock, stairs, ramps, 250 feet of hallway, and a very determined florist team.

Here’s what you don’t see in the final gallery: the cardio, the zip ties, the setup hustle. But would we do it all again for this dreamy blue-and-white moment we created for Jenni & Aaron at the Omni Shoreham? Absolutely.

📍 @omnishorehamhotel
📷 @genevieveleiperphotography
💐 @petalaedgedc

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Some weddings are magic. ✨ This one just took a cart, a loading dock, stairs, ramps, 250 feet of hallway, and a very determined florist team. Here’s what you don’t see in the final gallery: the cardio, the zip ties, the setup hustle. But would we do it all again for this dreamy blue-and-white moment we created for Jenni & Aaron at the Omni Shoreham? Absolutely. 📍 @omnishorehamhotel 📷 @genevieveleiperphotography 💐 @petalaedgedc

Some weddings are sweet.

This one? Smart, stylish, and just a little unexpected.

At Eaton DC, where there’s a record player in the lobby and intention in every detail, we brought florals that nodded to tradition. White and blush, gold compotes, lush greenery - and then we slipped in a few surprises (hello, orchids). From a ceremony full of movement to tall reception designs that played with height and shape, this wedding proved modern love doesn’t have to be minimal.

📍 @eatonhotel.dc
📷 @jessicanazarovaphotography
💐 @petalsedgedc

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Some weddings are sweet. 
This one? Smart, stylish, and just a little unexpected. At Eaton DC, where there’s a record player in the lobby and intention in every detail, we brought florals that nodded to tradition. White and blush, gold compotes, lush greenery - and then we slipped in a few surprises (hello, orchids). From a ceremony full of movement to tall reception designs that played with height and shape, this wedding proved modern love doesn’t have to be minimal. 📍 @eatonhotel.dc 📷 @jessicanazarovaphotography 💐 @petalsedgedc

No, ma’am. That’s not how any of this works…

💐✨ Wedding flower myths? We’ve heard them all. ✨

“You can just reuse the _____ flowers.”
“Faux flowers look the same.”
“Greenery is cheap, right?”

We get it. Planning a wedding comes with a lot of well-meaning advice. But when it comes to flowers, there’s a big difference between a cost-saving hack and a costly mistake.

At Petal’s Edge, we design with intention, experience, and artistry. We’re not here to upsell. We’re here to guide you through what works, what doesn’t, and what’s actually worth it. Because your flowers should feel just as thoughtful as the rest of your wedding. 🌿💐

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No, ma’am. That’s not how any of this works… 💐✨ Wedding flower myths? We’ve heard them all. ✨ “You can just reuse the _____ flowers.” “Faux flowers look the same.” “Greenery is cheap, right?” We get it. Planning a wedding comes with a lot of well-meaning advice. But when it comes to flowers, there’s a big difference between a cost-saving hack and a costly mistake. At Petal’s Edge, we design with intention, experience, and artistry. We’re not here to upsell. We’re here to guide you through what works, what doesn’t, and what’s actually worth it. Because your flowers should feel just as thoughtful as the rest of your wedding. 🌿💐
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