Elkridge Furnace Inn Wedding

A winter wedding is a special time of year to marry. The season lends itself to so many festive and formal elements that make for a memorable celebration! It’s not unusual, though, for couples to start with a winter scheme, only to have doubts creep in as they approach the wedding. The next thing you know, a more universal and generic scheme has been adopted that can exist in nearly any season. This was not the case though for Kristin and Danny. We truly decked the halls for their Elkridge Furnace Inn wedding!

The studio smelled so good the week of their wedding, as our space was filled with with evergreens like juniper, cedar, pine fir. The winter scheme was accented with lush burgundy peonies and orchids, Barista roses, whimsical touches of thistle and snowy waxflower. A perfect floral palette for a winter wedding in the Washington, DC area.

A mix of texture and candlelight make the Elkridge Furnace Inn wedding reception feel extra festive. Suspended above the head table was a lush evergreen hedge with hanging votives and glass globes. Running beneath the hedge was a lush fir garland accented with a heavy candle treatment running the length of the table. The remaining tables featured one of three centerpiece styles. On a third of the tables, a textured, winter-inspired design sat atop gold Harlow stands. The base of the design was finished with pillar and floating candles. A gold compotes held lush design of evergreens with

Beyond flowers, several details that made this Elkridge Furnace Inn wedding merry and bright. A drop-dead gorgeous escort card wall featured personalized ornament for guests. And of course the details that made each table so perfect: Red velvet napkins at each place setting, ornaments at the base of the tall arrangements, beautifully festive menus with strikingly red details.

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Elkridge Furnace Inn reception head table for a winter wedding

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Tall centerpiece for Elkridge Furnace inn tent reception

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Ceremony: First & Franklin Presbyterian Church

Venue: Elkridge Furnace Inn

Photography: Brianna Wilbur Photography

Florist: Petal’s Edge Floral Design

Planning: All the Dainty Details

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The bouquet is often the first place a couple’s floral vision comes to life. It is the piece everyone notices up close, and it quietly sets the tone for the entire wedding design.⁣
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For Mandana & Jan’s St. Francis Hall wedding, Mandana carried a cascading bouquet of white anemone, burgundy hanging amaranthus, roses and spray roses in shades of burgundy and cream, and burgundy protea accented with eucalyptus and jasmine vine. The shapes were bold and sculptural, which gave the bouquet a modern feeling while still feeling elegant against the historic backdrop of the hall. When a bouquet reflects the personality of the couple, it becomes more than just flowers. It becomes part of the story of the day.⁣
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There’s something really special about designing flowers for a venue that already feels immersed in the landscape around it.⁣
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At the Dockmaster Building, the water, sky, reflections, and light become part of the experience. The floor-to-ceiling glass and panoramic waterfront views create a setting that feels airy, modern, and completely different from the more traditional DC wedding venues we work in so often.⁣
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We loved leaning into that atmosphere for Claire & Sean`s wedding with flowers that felt organic, textural, and romantic without competing with the architecture or the view.⁣
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The prettiest cocktail tables you ever did see.⁣
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In a city known for grand beaux arts mansions and classic ballroom weddings, there’s something so refreshing about the industrial architecture of Ritz-Carlton Georgetown.⁣
The exposed brick, steel details, and warm textures create a completely different kind of romance. It feels moodier, more intimate, and unexpectedly modern while still feeling unmistakably DC.⁣
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We love the design opportunities a venue like this presents. Soft, garden inspired flowers against raw architectural elements will always be one of our favorite contrasts.⁣
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How did we get these lemon arrangements from Point A to Point B with everything still attached? 🍋

Plastic wrap.

Floral design is equal parts beauty, engineering, and MacGyvering. Making it pretty is one thing. Figuring out how to transport it safely is a whole other skill.

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