Irish-Inspired Wedding

Irish Flair for Hotel Monaco Wedding

It was important to Brianna and Brent to honor their heritage for their wedding. From deep greens and golds to shamrocks and a March wedding date, we think we can safely say they had an Irish Hotel Monaco wedding. The touch of Irish flair took this wonderful couple’s celebration from ordinary to extraordinary! Brianna’s bouquet was designed to be timeless and elegant, as was every element of the couple’s wedding. White peonies, ivory Vendela roses, and white ranunculus were accented with whimsical green shamrocks for Irish flair. The bridesmaids carries soft bouquets of peach Juliet garden roses, Vendela roses, blush Quicksand roses, white ranunculus, and peach stock, also accented with shamrocks, for a soft contrast to their shimmering gold gowns. The boutonnieres incorporated an ivory rose with shamrocks for Brent, and champagne Quicksand roses with shamrocks for his groomsmen, each banded with a masculine black ribbon.

Petal's Edge | Real Wedding: Brianna and Brent - Hotel Monaco DC | Washington DC Florist

Photo by Jen Cody Photography

Ceremony at St. Mary Mother of God

Photo by Jen Cody Photography

Luck ‘o the Irish Reception

After a stunning ceremony at St. Mary Mother of God Catholic Church, guests headed to the Hotel Monaco’s beautiful ballrooms for a party to remember! The Irish Hotel Monaco wedding featured centerpieces that complemented the couple’s taste. Like pots of leprechaun gold, elegant gold cube vases featured a rich and textured blend of white hydrangea, peach stock, ivory and blush roses, and white ranunculus, finished with shamrocks. Lush garden roses crowned the couple’s uniquely textured wedding cake, for a sweet ending to an unforgettable night!

Photo by Jen Cody Photography

Photo by Jen Cody Photography

A traditional Irish wedding blessing says, “May the meaning of this hour be fulfilled through the days and years to come,” and we can’t think of a more appropriate sentiment with which to congratulate Brianna and Brent on their marriage!

Ceremony: St. Mary Mother of God Catholic Church

Reception: Hotel Monaco

Photographer: Jen Cody Photography

Florist: Petal’s Edge Floral design

There’s a reason the garden aesthetic endures. Sydney & Adam’s Omni Shoreham wedding proved that abundance doesn’t mean excess. It’s about balance. Layers of red, peach, and champagne tones brought warmth to the Palladian Room’s formality, while trailing jasmine and geranium softened its edges.⁣
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We often talk about ‘garden style’ as if it’s effortless, but true ease comes from intention, that blend of movement, proportion, restraint. Here, that translated into florals that felt alive within the space, grounded yet romantic.⁣
A study in color, texture, and timing. The kind of classic that never fades.⁣
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📍@omnishorehamhotel⁣
📷 @eliturnerstudios⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @smevents

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There’s a reason the garden aesthetic endures. Sydney & Adam’s Omni Shoreham wedding proved that abundance doesn’t mean excess. It’s about balance. Layers of red, peach, and champagne tones brought warmth to the Palladian Room’s formality, while trailing jasmine and geranium softened its edges.⁣
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We often talk about ‘garden style’ as if it’s effortless, but true ease comes from intention, that blend of movement, proportion, restraint. Here, that translated into florals that felt alive within the space, grounded yet romantic.⁣
A study in color, texture, and timing. The kind of classic that never fades.⁣
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📍@omnishorehamhotel⁣
📷 @eliturnerstudios⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @smevents

Dreaming of a wedding that’s equal parts classic and chic? Take a cue from Meaghan & David’s stunning celebration at the Willard Hotel! 🌿✨ ⁣
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Imagine walking down a candlelit ceremony aisle lined with delicate petals, followed by a reception where the Crystal Ballroom transforms into a floral wonderland. Tall centerpieces of baby’s breath creating a cloud-like effect, alternating tables adorned with rings of baby`s breath circling white pillar candles, and a dramatic runner of baby`s breath and cnadles going down the length of the head table. Meaghan & David`s wedding was the epitome of romance. ⁣
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If you’re envisioning a day that’s timeless, elegant, and utterly romantic, let’s make it happen together! 💫⁣
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📍 @willard_intercontinentaldc⁣
📷 @kellylossphoto⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc

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Dreaming of a wedding that’s equal parts classic and chic? Take a cue from Meaghan & David’s stunning celebration at the Willard Hotel! 🌿✨ ⁣
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Imagine walking down a candlelit ceremony aisle lined with delicate petals, followed by a reception where the Crystal Ballroom transforms into a floral wonderland. Tall centerpieces of baby’s breath creating a cloud-like effect, alternating tables adorned with rings of baby's breath circling white pillar candles, and a dramatic runner of baby's breath and cnadles going down the length of the head table. Meaghan & David's wedding was the epitome of romance. ⁣
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If you’re envisioning a day that’s timeless, elegant, and utterly romantic, let’s make it happen together! 💫⁣
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📍 @willard_intercontinentaldc⁣
📷 @kellylossphoto⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc

The season for sparkle begins. ✨ From Thanksgiving dinners to New Year’s soirées, November is when party plans come to life — and our design calendar shifts from bouquets to ballrooms.

Our installation at the Watergate Hotel mixed metallics and white roses in sculptural form - proof that holiday design can be both organic and glamorous. Because at its core, festivity is about transformation: turning a space into a feeling, a table into a gathering, and light into warmth.

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The season for sparkle begins. ✨ From Thanksgiving dinners to New Year’s soirées, November is when party plans come to life — and our design calendar shifts from bouquets to ballrooms.

Our installation at the Watergate Hotel mixed metallics and white roses in sculptural form - proof that holiday design can be both organic and glamorous. Because at its core, festivity is about transformation: turning a space into a feeling, a table into a gathering, and light into warmth.

Designing flowers is one part skill, one part intuition, and a *whole lot* of listening! Every couple comes with a different level of exactly how much they`ve thought their design through. We especially love when someone hands us a vague idea of a ~vibe~ and trusts us to make it real. And to then follow up with the kindest words like this? It`s everything.⁣
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"Gerry took what was an overall concept in my brain for our wedding and came up with a beautiful proposal and showed up on our wedding day with expertise and proficiency. I was so happy to have her guidance and help, the flowers and centerpieces were absolutely stunning, and it was so great how she was able to take the ~vibe~ I described to her and truly bring it to life. She is extremely responsive and professional and I would recommend anyone who is planning a wedding or event to go with Petal`s Edge!! Thank you Gerry!!!” - Judith⁣
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📍@josephinebutlerparkscenter⁣
📷 @barborajonesphotography⁣
🍽 @eatandsmilecatering⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
🎶 @kelton.higgins⁣
💄 @bestfaceartists⁣
📋 @dayofcoordinators

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Designing flowers is one part skill, one part intuition, and a *whole lot* of listening! Every couple comes with a different level of exactly how much they've thought their design through. We especially love when someone hands us a vague idea of a ~vibe~ and trusts us to make it real. And to then follow up with the kindest words like this? It's everything.⁣
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"Gerry took what was an overall concept in my brain for our wedding and came up with a beautiful proposal and showed up on our wedding day with expertise and proficiency. I was so happy to have her guidance and help, the flowers and centerpieces were absolutely stunning, and it was so great how she was able to take the ~vibe~ I described to her and truly bring it to life. She is extremely responsive and professional and I would recommend anyone who is planning a wedding or event to go with Petal's Edge!! Thank you Gerry!!!” - Judith⁣
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📍@josephinebutlerparkscenter⁣
📷 @barborajonesphotography⁣
🍽 @eatandsmilecatering⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
🎶 @kelton.higgins⁣
💄 @bestfaceartists⁣
📋 @dayofcoordinators

Let’s talk about the “just a few extra blooms” request. Spoiler: there’s no such thing as extra in the world of flowers. Every stem you see, from delicate sweet peas and perfect ranunculus to lush roses, was bought with intention because flowers are literally our business. 🌸

The blooms for a single flat lay? Retail price any where from $20 to $75 and up. And. Up. Why the mark up? Because selling flowers is how we make our living. It pays the team, the rent, the cooler, transportation costs, and more. (It’s not just petals and poetry over here). Multiply that by 50 - 70 weddings a season and you’re looking at over $3k in gift blooms. That doesn’t include the myriad of other free blooms we get asked for: cake flowers, passing tray flowers, sample arrangements and more. That’s not generosity. That’s payroll.

Here’s how we handle it: We offer all our couples the option to include flat lay florals. If yes, we build it into the proposal so everyone wins. The couple gets their dreamy detail shots, the photographer gets beautiful product to work with, and we stay in business. Fairness (and beauty) for all.

No shade to photographers and other wedding vendors here. But boundaries are healthy. Everyone’s work deserves compensation. Be kind. Ask questions. Respect the craft. Love the results.

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Let’s talk about the “just a few extra blooms” request. Spoiler: there’s no such thing as extra in the world of flowers. Every stem you see, from delicate sweet peas and perfect ranunculus to lush roses, was bought with intention because flowers are literally our business. 🌸

The blooms for a single flat lay? Retail price any where from $20 to $75 and up. And. Up. Why the mark up? Because selling flowers is how we make our living. It pays the team, the rent, the cooler, transportation costs, and more. (It’s not just petals and poetry over here). Multiply that by 50 - 70 weddings a season and you’re looking at over $3k in gift blooms. That doesn’t include the myriad of other free blooms we get asked for: cake flowers, passing tray flowers, sample arrangements and more. That’s not generosity. That’s payroll.

Here’s how we handle it: We offer all our couples the option to include flat lay florals. If yes, we build it into the proposal so everyone wins. The couple gets their dreamy detail shots, the photographer gets beautiful product to work with, and we stay in business. Fairness (and beauty) for all.

No shade to photographers and other wedding vendors here. But boundaries are healthy. Everyone’s work deserves compensation. Be kind. Ask questions. Respect the craft. Love the results.

Jazz-age elegance meets Shakespearean drama. For the 2025 Folger Shakespeare Library`s Annual Gala, we channeled the Gatsby vibes and the Harlem Renaissance through gilded palms, white ostrich feathers, and rhythmic textures built for an evening of music and movement. This year’s celebration honored Shakespeare’s lasting place in American culture and welcomed new director Dr. Farah Karim-Cooper with a floral story full of swing and shimmer.⁣
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Special thanks to Sarah Cissna of The Side Lobby for her inspired creative leadership. The night was a perfect blend of theater, history, and bold design. Events like this remind us that flowers don’t just decorate a room, they carry its soul.⁣
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📍@folgerlibrary⁣
🍽 @designcuisine⁣
📷 @elmanstudio⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @thesidelobby

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