French Farmers Market Wedding

French Farmers Market Wedding
Reception centerpiece with fruits and vegetables
Wedding Palette

As a same sex couple, Eric and David wanted to keep the look for their wedding more masculine. In describing their desire to use something other than flowers for the centerpieces, they painted a picture of a tablescape that reminded them of a European picnic spread using fruits and vegetables instead of flowers. Their description evoked a French farmers market – visions of breadsticks, assorted fresh produce and herbs, pickles and cheese, a bottle of wine. What an amazing wedding tablescape inspiration!

Ceremony and Reception

In keeping with the more masculine style for the ceremony, the chuppah featured a greenery-focused design. A base structure of bamboo was overlaid with curly willow branches, intertwining and adding texture and movement to the structure. A loose variegated ivy garland was then wound along the poles and front crosspiece, gently covering the bases and trailing away from the poles.

Photo by Stephen Bobb Photography
Photo by Stephen Bobb Photography
Photo by Stephen Bobb Photography

The reception featured two centerpiece designs. The first featured individual baskets and containers of fruit, veggies, herbs, breads, olives and wine. The second design featured a long window box filled with a dramatic arrangement of fruits and veggies.  It was truly a unique look. A French farmers market wedding is truly something outside the box from the traditional DC wedding.

Photo by Stephen Bobb Photography
Photo by Stephen Bobb Photography
Photo by Stephen Bobb Photography
Photo by Stephen Bobb Photography
Photo by Stephen Bobb Photography
Photo by Stephen Bobb Photography
Photo by Stephen Bobb Photography

Ceremony & Reception: Decatur House

Photography: Stephen Bobb Photography

Wedding Planner: Engaging Affairs

Florist:  Petal’s Edge Floral Design

Caterer: Main Event Catering

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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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Forget “Something Borrowed’. Seriously - have you ever seen such a stunning and tasteful incorporation of blue tones in a wedding? We brought a playful twist on “Something Blue’ into Wendy & Erik’s wedding day at @willard_intercontinentaldc With touches of blue Chinoiserie vases, not to mention other blue touches like ribbons and bridesmaid dresses, the blush and ivory floral palette of all blended perfectly together! Cheers to a beautiful day as magnificent as the happy couple! 📍 @willard_intercontinentaldc 📷 @em_blumberg 💐 @petalsedgedc #thewillardwedding #willardwedding #willardintercontinental #ballroomweddingflowers #tallweddingcenterpiece #blushwedding #luxuryfloraldesigner #luxurywedding #stylemeprettyweddings#washingtondcwedding #washingtondcflorist #dceventflorist #washingtondcweddingvenue #washingtonianweddings

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This moment. This backdrop. Nicole & Cina’s wedding ceremony at the Reagan International Trade Building was a masterclass in modern romance. White petals lined the aisle while a copper-painted square arch framed our couple in soft waves of white + green blooms. The final touch? The bride + her bridesmaids perfectly poised beneath the arch—one of those “stop scrolling” moments we’ll never tire of. Timeless, effortless, unforgettable. 📍 @reaganitcdc 📷 @carlelixirstudio 💐 @petalsedgedc 📋 @chicweddingevents #ceremonyarch #ceremonyflowers #weddingsRRBITC #washingtondcwedding #washingtondcflorist #alexandriaflorist #weddingflorist #dcwedding #washingtondcweddingflorist #dcweddingflorist #virginiaweddingflorist #stylemeprettyweddings #washingtonianweddings
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