Venue Spotlight: Hotel Monaco DC

When it comes to hosting a wedding to remember, we can’t think of many venues as memorable as the Hotel Monaco, located at 700 F Street, NW.

About

Built in 1839 as the city’s original General Post Office it’s since been beautiful modernized to flawlessly merge hip and traditional. The ballroom boasts 20-foot ceilings, a grand dome and skylight that lets in natural light, and ornate decor with a bold, modern style. Sounds perfect, right? With the Portrait Gallery and Capitol One Arena within blocks of the hotel, there’s no doubt you’re in the heart of DC.

Before you even leave the building, for anyone who loves that classic, city feel, there are countless spaces in and around the hotel that make perfect backdrops for first looks, group photos and more. You can see why it’s one of Petal’s Edge’s favorite spots to say “I do”. In fact, we’ve done over 50 weddings at this venue alone – more than any other in town!

Location: Penn Quarter

Capacity: 200 with dance floor

Photo by Love Life Images

Something blue wedding bridesmaid dresses

Adam Mason Photography

Photo by Love Life Images

Petal's Edge | Real Wedding: Emily and Kevin - Hotel Monaco | Washington DC Florist

Photo by Emily Blumberg

Pro Tips:

Ceremonies at the Hotel Monaco take place partially in the round, with guests seated on three sides of the grand dome and the bridal party’s entrance facing guests. Best seat in the house for everyone! It does make for a tricky aisle way, but we say embrace the columns in the rotunda and do something suspended! Our suspended chuppah is particularly popular, but for a more organic feel, draping greenery is equally at home in the space.

With tables situated around the central dome, receptions get an automatically intimate feel. We suggest filling the space with alternating tall and low designs to complement the natural architectural drama of the space. Have bigger decor goals in mind? Greenery winding up the central columns makes a transformative statement piece!

While we wouldn’t call the room dark, as an interior space, lots and lots of candles transform this venue into something truly romantic. More is more when it comes to candles here! Lighting is also a must-have.

Christina Joy Photograpy

Jen Harvey Photography

Hotel Monaco ballroom decorated with lush greenery on the columns

Heather Hughes Photography

Bride with wearable flowers during ceremony beneath custom made chuppah at Hotel Monaco DC

Potok Photography

Suspended chuppahs can take advantage of natural architectural features to evoke a solid structure and poles

Photo by Susie & Becky

Photo by Susie & Becky

Photo by Jen Cody

Jewish DC wedding ceremony with suspended chuppah at Monaco DC

Photo by Kurstin Roe Photography

Looking for more inspiration? Search our blog for more examples of Hotel Monaco weddings.

Searching for the floral designer with the most experience in town at the Hotel Monaco to translate your vision for your wedding into flowers? Contact us today!

Easy peasy, lemon squeezy 🍋 ⁣
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Anna & Austin’s wedding day was the picture of fresh elegance, with lush white flowers, soft powder blue details, and the most charming lemon accents woven throughout. From the sweet citrus place cards at each setting to the bright, joyful palette, every detail brought a playful sophistication that felt just right for summer. A design that was as fresh as it was timeless.⁣
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📍 @weatherly.waterfront⁣
🍽 @simplyfreshevents⁣
📷 @mandaweaver⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc

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Easy peasy, lemon squeezy 🍋 ⁣
⁣
Anna & Austin’s wedding day was the picture of fresh elegance, with lush white flowers, soft powder blue details, and the most charming lemon accents woven throughout. From the sweet citrus place cards at each setting to the bright, joyful palette, every detail brought a playful sophistication that felt just right for summer. A design that was as fresh as it was timeless.⁣
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📍 @weatherly.waterfront⁣
🍽 @simplyfreshevents⁣
📷 @mandaweaver⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc

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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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. 🌿💐

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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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

Designing at River Farm always feels like a breath of fresh air — quite literally! The gardens are already so lush and abundant, so for Caitlin & Sean’s wedding, our goal was to create florals that felt like a natural extension of the landscape. We adorned the existing pergola with a floral installation designed to look as though it had always been blooming there — organic, graceful, and perfectly at home in the garden.⁣
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📍 @riverfarm_va⁣
🍽 @maineventcaterers⁣
📷 @rhinehartphotography⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc

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Designing at River Farm always feels like a breath of fresh air — quite literally! The gardens are already so lush and abundant, so for Caitlin & Sean’s wedding, our goal was to create florals that felt like a natural extension of the landscape. We adorned the existing pergola with a floral installation designed to look as though it had always been blooming there — organic, graceful, and perfectly at home in the garden.⁣
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📍 @riverfarm_va⁣
🍽 @maineventcaterers⁣
📷 @rhinehartphotography⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc

We’re back at one of our favorite DC venues today — the elegant and iconic DAR! ✨ We’ve had the honor of flowering this stunning space many times, and every visit still feels like magic. Can’t wait to show you how we’re transforming it for today’s celebration. Expect timeless beauty, seasonal blooms, and a design that’s equal parts polished and romantic. Catch a peek behind the scenes in our stories!⁣
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📍 @eventsdar⁣
📷 @emilyclack⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc

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We’re back at one of our favorite DC venues today — the elegant and iconic DAR! ✨ We’ve had the honor of flowering this stunning space many times, and every visit still feels like magic. Can’t wait to show you how we’re transforming it for today’s celebration. Expect timeless beauty, seasonal blooms, and a design that’s equal parts polished and romantic. Catch a peek behind the scenes in our stories!⁣
⁣
📍 @eventsdar⁣
📷 @emilyclack⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc

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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