Enchanted Forest Wedding at Hotel Monaco

Lauren and Alan’s October enchanted forest wedding at Hotel Monaco reflected an enchanted forest aesthetic that felt both immersive and refined. From the very first impression, guests were welcomed into a space that balanced the grandeur of the ballroom with the quiet beauty of the natural world. Texture, movement, and the colors of autumn punctuated the design.

Lauren carried a bouquet filled with enchanting textures. Paired with her striking black bridal gown, it set the tone for the entire celebration at the Hotel Monaco. Built from a tapestry of ferns and foliage, the design was deeply textural, accented with burgundy ranunculus, red hypericum berries, and pops of orange asclepia. Hints of plum and wine tones added depth, creating a bouquet that felt gathered rather than arranged, as though it had been foraged from the forest floor. The groom’s boutonniere echoed these elements in a more restrained, foliage-driven expression, tying the look together seamlessly.

Before entering the Hotel Monaco ballroom, guests were greeted by stately lanterns filled with fairy light and surrounded by soft tufts of moss. Open books inscribed with guest names and marked with black velvet ribbons added a thoughtful, storybook detail, offering a warm transition into the celebration.

Inside, the design leaned into atmosphere. Towering columns installations climbed upward with smilax and curly willow, softening the architecture of the Hotel Monaco ballroom and drawing the eye through the rotunda. At their base, wetland-inspired plantings of ferns and cattails grounded the look. Overhead, chandeliers were draped in loose greenery, bringing an organic, almost untamed quality to the space while maintaining elegant restraint.

Tables were intentionally understated, allowing the larger installations to shine. Moss, loose greenery, and lanterns created intimate moments of glow and texture, while trees flanked the sweetheart table, drawing the forest further into the room. The result was a wedding that felt transportive yet grounded, an autumn story told through layers of foliage, subtle color, and thoughtful restraint.

Venue: Hotel Monaco

Photography: Carl Elixir

Florist: Petal’s Edge Floral Design

My social media is currently being populated with the news of Uranus leaving Taurus and what than means. I am certainly no expert astrologer, but if last weekend is a harbinger of things to come, it’s going to be a fantastic new period! We’ve weathered many challenges over the last eight years, things that have encouraged us to change and innovate, and Petal’s Edge is a stronger and more versatile company for it. 🥂

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My social media is currently being populated with the news of Uranus leaving Taurus and what than means. I am certainly no expert astrologer, but if last weekend is a harbinger of things to come, it’s going to be a fantastic new period! We’ve weathered many challenges over the last eight years, things that have encouraged us to change and innovate, and Petal’s Edge is a stronger and more versatile company for it. 🥂

Oh the places we go! Working inside Folger Shakespeare Library is such a full circle moment for me. I once worked in art museums, so being back in a space like this (now with flowers?!) just makes me so happy. Truly honored to be part of this Friday’s gala 💫 , but in the meantime, here’s a throwback to last year’s event!

📍 @folgerlibrary
📷 @elmanstudio
🍽️ @designcuisine
🪑 @dcreventrentals
⛺️ @curatedeventsdmv
💡 @4wall
💐 @petalsedgedc
📋 @thesidelobby

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Oh the places we go! Working inside Folger Shakespeare Library is such a full circle moment for me. I once worked in art museums, so being back in a space like this (now with flowers?!) just makes me so happy. Truly honored to be part of this Friday’s gala 💫 , but in the meantime, here’s a throwback to last year’s event!

📍 @folgerlibrary
📷 @elmanstudio
🍽️ @designcuisine
🪑 @dcreventrentals
⛺️ @curatedeventsdmv
💡 @4wall
💐 @petalsedgedc
📋 @thesidelobby

Time is not a florist’s friend. From the time this ever so perishable product arrives to when we set things up in meager timelines while dodging people - not to mention waiting for others to finish their part before we can start ours… Let’s just say it’s a challenge, but one we meet head on each week with ingenuity. Planning, pre-planning and even more planning. It’s not always sexy but it gets the job done.

📍 @nmwaspecialevents
Cover 📷 @maddywilliamsphotography
💐 @petalsedgedc
📋 @glowweddingsandevents

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Time is not a florist’s friend. From the time this ever so perishable product arrives to when we set things up in meager timelines while dodging people - not to mention waiting for others to finish their part before we can start ours… Let’s just say it’s a challenge, but one we meet head on each week with ingenuity. Planning, pre-planning and even more planning. It’s not always sexy but it gets the job done.

📍 @nmwaspecialevents
Cover 📷 @maddywilliamsphotography
💐 @petalsedgedc
📋 @glowweddingsandevents

Winter weddings just hit different. 🥹

📍 @theatriumatmeadowlark @meadowlarkbotanicalgardens
📷 @lavish.photography_wed
💐 @petalsedgedc

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Winter weddings just hit different. 🥹

📍 @theatriumatmeadowlark @meadowlarkbotanicalgardens
📷 @lavish.photography_wed
💐 @petalsedgedc

Alexandra & Brian’s wedding at River Farm had that early summer, just-gathered feeling that never tries too hard but still feels completely considered. The palette stayed soft. Think pastel wildflowers with a little movement, nothing too tight or overly styled. Everything felt natural to the setting.⁣
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The ceremony unfolded under the big tree with an arch that felt like it had grown there, loose and garden-inspired in shades of pale pink, light blue, cream, and lavender. It set the tone for the entire day.⁣
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For the reception, long tables were filled all the way down with milk glass, blue mason jars, and pieces of depression glass, each one holding a slightly different mix of flowers. It created that full, abundant look that makes a space feel warm and inviting, while still leaving room for everything the evening needed to hold.⁣
Personal, relaxed, and quietly layered in a way that lets the setting - and the people in it - shine.⁣
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📍@riverfarm_va⁣
📷 @jodiandkurtphoto⁣
🍽 @eatandsmilecatering⁣
💐 & 📋 @petalsedgedc

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Alexandra & Brian’s wedding at River Farm had that early summer, just-gathered feeling that never tries too hard but still feels completely considered. The palette stayed soft. Think pastel wildflowers with a little movement, nothing too tight or overly styled. Everything felt natural to the setting.⁣
⁣
The ceremony unfolded under the big tree with an arch that felt like it had grown there, loose and garden-inspired in shades of pale pink, light blue, cream, and lavender. It set the tone for the entire day.⁣
⁣
For the reception, long tables were filled all the way down with milk glass, blue mason jars, and pieces of depression glass, each one holding a slightly different mix of flowers. It created that full, abundant look that makes a space feel warm and inviting, while still leaving room for everything the evening needed to hold.⁣
Personal, relaxed, and quietly layered in a way that lets the setting - and the people in it - shine.⁣
⁣
📍@riverfarm_va⁣
📷 @jodiandkurtphoto⁣
🍽 @eatandsmilecatering⁣
💐 & 📋 @petalsedgedc

It’s planning season for the Scout Guide launch party, and we couldn’t be more excited. 💃🏻

Any guesses on what we’ll see this year? 🤔

@tsgalexandria
📍 @hotelheronalexandria
📷 @costola_photography
💐 @petalsedgedc
📋 @cherryblossomeventsdc

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