Elegant Hay Adams DC Wedding

Few wedding venues are as romantic and elegant as the Hay Adams Hotel in Washington, DC, which is just one of the reasons we were thrilled to design Robin and Chuck’s flowers for their reception. Everything about the couple’s elegant Hay Adams wedding was sophisticated, including their classic winter white color palette! Creating a stunning contrast to Robin’s unique olive gown was her sophisticated, white-hued French hand-tied bouquet. Mini calla lilies were ringed with a collar of winter white astilbe and wrapped in ivory satin ribbon, finished with delicate pearl-headed pins. Chuck’s boutonnière was timeless and white as well, combining a complementary mini calla lily and winter white astilbe, wrapped in masculine black ribbon.

Petal's Edge DC | Real Wedding at the Hay-Adams Hotel | Washington DC Wedding Florist

Photo by Emily Chastain

Reception in the John Hay Room

For the cocktail hour at the Hay Adams, we provided delicate tale arrangements consisting of artful stems of mini calla lilies, displayed in small vases. The elegant Hay Adams wedding reception remained classic, with centerpieces of lush, textured white hydrangea, white stock, ivory roses, white astilbe, white freesia, white mini calla lilies and white anemone, accented with green camelia foliage and displayed in gold mercury glass bowls. The sweet finale was a stunning cake topped with an elegant crown of mini calla lilies.

Photo by Emily Chastain

Congratulations to Robin and Chuck on their elegant Hay Adams DC wedding, with our warmest wishes for a lifetime of happiness together!

Ceremony: St. John’s Church

Reception: Hay Adams Hotel

Photographer: Emily Chastain

Florist: Petal’s Edge Floral Design

Cake: Buttercream Bakeshop

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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