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!

Victorian elegance met modern romance at the Fairmont. ✨ Centerpieces have the power to set the tone for an entire ballroom. Half the guest tables featured tall silver candelabras topped with textured designs of hydrangea, roses, dahlias, and lisianthus in shades of pink and burgundy. More than accents, the elevated designs added height, repetition, and cohesion throughout the room. The balance of tables held silver footed bowls brimming with the same rich palette, styled in a looser, organic shape. Together, the mix of height, texture, and candlelight created a romantic atmosphere that was timeless and unforgettable — the kind of detail that takes a wedding from beautiful to truly show-stopping. 🌸✨

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💐 @petalsedgedc
📋 @eventaccomplished

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Victorian elegance met modern romance at the Fairmont. ✨ Centerpieces have the power to set the tone for an entire ballroom. Half the guest tables featured tall silver candelabras topped with textured designs of hydrangea, roses, dahlias, and lisianthus in shades of pink and burgundy. More than accents, the elevated designs added height, repetition, and cohesion throughout the room. The balance of tables held silver footed bowls brimming with the same rich palette, styled in a looser, organic shape. Together, the mix of height, texture, and candlelight created a romantic atmosphere that was timeless and unforgettable — the kind of detail that takes a wedding from beautiful to truly show-stopping. 🌸✨

📍 @fairmontwashington
📷 @roephoto
💐 @petalsedgedc
📋 @eventaccomplished

#fairmontwedding #fairmontdcwedding
#tallweddingcenterpiece #romanticwedding
#pinkweddingflowers #luxeweddingflowers #dcweddingflorist
#virginiaweddingflorist #washingtondcflorist
#dmvweddingflorist #washingtonianweddings

After photos in the greenhouse with their adorable pup, Whitney & Ryan exchanged vows on the terrace at Meadowlark Gardens and then dined and danced inside the atrium space. Surrounded by layers of natural green, we chose a vibrant palette of berry and peach tones to bring contrast and energy. The result was chic, romantic, and full of joyful color. ✨⁣
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📍@meadowlarkbotanicalgardens⁣
📷 @kellylossphoto⁣
🍽 @blueheroncatering⁣
💐@petalsedgedc⁣
📋@blueevents_dc

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After photos in the greenhouse with their adorable pup, Whitney & Ryan exchanged vows on the terrace at Meadowlark Gardens and then dined and danced inside the atrium space. Surrounded by layers of natural green, we chose a vibrant palette of berry and peach tones to bring contrast and energy. The result was chic, romantic, and full of joyful color. ✨⁣
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📍@meadowlarkbotanicalgardens⁣
📷 @kellylossphoto⁣
🍽 @blueheroncatering⁣
💐@petalsedgedc⁣
📋@blueevents_dc

From ceremony… to reception! Amanda and Brian’s winter wedding was filled with rich seasonal beauty. ❄ Their palette of creams, berry, and blush with natural accents brought warmth and romance to the rotunda ceremony. After vows were exchanged, our team transitioned the tall centerpieces into the ballroom for a show-stopping moment. Repurposing florals isn’t just practical, it creates a seamless design story and keeps the celebration feeling elevated from start to finish. ✨⁣
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📍Carnegie Institute for Science⁣
📷 @alicialaceyphoto⁣
🍽 @spilledmilkdc⁣
💐@petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @robertsandco

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From ceremony… to reception! Amanda and Brian’s winter wedding was filled with rich seasonal beauty. ❄ Their palette of creams, berry, and blush with natural accents brought warmth and romance to the rotunda ceremony. After vows were exchanged, our team transitioned the tall centerpieces into the ballroom for a show-stopping moment. Repurposing florals isn’t just practical, it creates a seamless design story and keeps the celebration feeling elevated from start to finish. ✨⁣
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📍Carnegie Institute for Science⁣
📷 @alicialaceyphoto⁣
🍽 @spilledmilkdc⁣
💐@petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @robertsandco

Diane & Michael’s autumn wedding at the Westin Georgetown redefined fall florals. 💙 Instead of the traditional rust and burgundy hues, their palette celebrated cooler tones: light blue hydrangea, lavender stock, and blue and lavender delphinium layered with roses and spray roses, even whimsical purple globe allium. Lush greenery framed the look, adding depth and texture. The result was elegant and unexpected — a design that felt fresh, refined, and utterly romantic in every detail. ✨

📍 @westingeorgetown
📷 @themallorysphoto
💐 @petalsedgedc

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Diane & Michael’s autumn wedding at the Westin Georgetown redefined fall florals. 💙 Instead of the traditional rust and burgundy hues, their palette celebrated cooler tones: light blue hydrangea, lavender stock, and blue and lavender delphinium layered with roses and spray roses, even whimsical purple globe allium. Lush greenery framed the look, adding depth and texture. The result was elegant and unexpected — a design that felt fresh, refined, and utterly romantic in every detail. ✨

📍 @westingeorgetown
📷 @themallorysphoto
💐 @petalsedgedc

The garden terrace at the St. Regis is stunning on its own, with stately trees and a landscaped patio just steps from the White House. For Katie and Doug’s fall wedding, we added lush urn designs of baby’s breath and camellia branches to frame their vows with a soft, romantic touch. After the ceremony, our team transitioned the designs indoors to flank their sweetheart table. We love finding thoughtful ways to give designs double duty. 🍂✨⁣
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📍@stregisdc⁣
📷 @tylander⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @bmingled

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The garden terrace at the St. Regis is stunning on its own, with stately trees and a landscaped patio just steps from the White House. For Katie and Doug’s fall wedding, we added lush urn designs of baby’s breath and camellia branches to frame their vows with a soft, romantic touch. After the ceremony, our team transitioned the designs indoors to flank their sweetheart table. We love finding thoughtful ways to give designs double duty. 🍂✨⁣
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📍@stregisdc⁣
📷 @tylander⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @bmingled

Minimal never means boring. At the National Museum of Women in the Arts, we designed with intention: bud vases filled with single white roses paired with black taper candles and glowing votives. The look was crisp, modern, and architectural, yet still romantic when lit. ✨ We love how repeating the smallest details across an entire room creates atmosphere and drama — proof that simplicity, when done with care, can be just as striking as the grandest installation. 🖤 🤍

📍 @nmwaspecialevents
📷 @maddywilliamsphotography
🍽️ @corcorancaterers
💐 @petalsedgedc
📋 @glowweddingsandevents

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