Colorful Summer Vibe at Fairmont Washington DC Wedding

Colorful Summer Vibe at Fairmont Washington DC Wedding

Colorful summer wedding reception at Fairmont Washington DC wedding
Colorful Summer for Fairmont Washington DC Wedding

Color was very popular for weddings when Petal’s Edge started 16 years ago. During the last several years, however, people have been far more attracted to classic whites and greens, lots of foliage, and at most a touch of pale, blush tones. It’s not unusual for couples to shy away from color. It’s a bold choice! When doubt creeps in, they trade their vision for something more classic that could exist in any season. This was not the case for Stephanie and Evan. Not only did they want a colorful summer wedding, they wanted touches of glitz to accompany the rich jewel tones for their summer wedding. So how did we glam up the Fairmont Hotel last summer?

Floral Palette

The week of Stephanie and Evan’s wedding, our studio was filled with the most amazingly saturated hues. Buckets of anemone, peonies, phalaenopsis orchids, hydrangea, roses, lisianthus and stock in a profusion of fuchsias and purples took over ever inch of space. A perfect floral palette for a colorful summer wedding in DC! Stephanie’s elegant cascade bouquet was a particular show stopper.

Photo by Ashley Griot
Photo by Ashley Griot
Photo by Ashley Griot
Fairmont Washington DC Wedding Ceremony

For the wedding ceremony, guests arrived to be greeted with a classic and elegant scheme. Pedestals at the entrance to the aisle and Colonnade featured rich jewel-toned garden flowers in elegant gold bowls. At the end of the aisle, we place two large floral arrangements on pedestals.

Photo by Ashley Griot
Photo by Ashley Griot
Photo by Ashley Griot
Photo by Ashley Griot
Vibrant Centerpieces

After the ceremony, guests moved into cocktails, allowing us to transform the room. For this summer wedding, we knew the centerpieces had to feel luxe and impressive! For the head table, we designed the most beautiful and colorful arrangements in our tall gold mercury glass vases. The rest of the tables were broken up into two styles of centerpieces. On half of the tables, an elegant gold glittered manzanita branch was draped in strands of crystals. The base featured a lush design of hydrangea, roses and orchids in rich purples and fuchsia. On the remaining tables, rich purple hydrangea, fuchsia stock, purple lisianthus and more provided a summery but classic touch.

Photo by Ashley Griot
Photo by Ashley Griot
Photo by Ashley Griot
Photo by Ashley Griot

Venue: Fairmont Hotel

Photography: Ashley Griot

Florist: Petal’s Edge Floral Design

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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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