Josephine Butler Parks Center Wedding

Kate and Nick exchanged vows and celebrated their marriage in a beautiful wedding at Josephine Butler Parks Center, and we were thrilled to be part of it! The couple chose a soft palette of whites and ivories with a touch of light blue, for a classic Josephine Butler Parks Center wedding.

For the ceremony, Kate carried a French hand-tied bouquet of white peonies, ivory garden roses, white lilac and Queen Anne’s lace, accented with light blue delphinium and variegated ivy. Many of the same blooms were incorporated into the bouquets carried by the bridesmaids and groomswomen. Meanwhile, Nick’s boutonniere was created from an ivory rose footed with ivy leaves, and the groomsmen’s boutonnieres incorporated light blue delphinium florets with the ivy leaves. Loose sprigs of baby’s breath, which complemented Kate’s style perfectly, were tucked into her hair.

We adored this couple’s emphasis on exquisite ceremony flowers. A lush wreath of white hydrangea, white stock, light blue delphinium, Queen Anne’s lace, ivory roses and spray roses, and white lisianthus served as a focal point, while striking altar arrangements of similar flowers flanked the ceremony area. We draped an elegant garland of variegated ivy foliage along the podium banisters, and decked both sides of the aisle with pew posies made from ivory roses, Queen Anne’s lace, and light blue delphinium.

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At the classic Josephine Butler Parks Center wedding reception, guest tables were decorated with centerpieces of white hydrangea, ivory garden roses, ivory spray roses, white stock, Queen Anne’s lace, light blue delphinium and variegated ivory, displayed in a mix of glass cylinder vases or a trio of glass rectangular vases in varying heights and accented with votive candles. The four beautiful fireplace mantels each were graced with long and low arrangements of white and blue wedding flowers enhanced with draping variegated and bush ivies, cocculus, and Italian ruscus.

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This breathtaking wedding and its light, summery color palette has us looking forward to the warmer weather ahead, and many more opportunities to celebrate our wonderful couples’ love! Congratulations to Kate and Nick!

Ceremony: All Souls Unitarian Church

Reception: Josephine Butler Parks Center

Photographer: Photos from the Harty

Florist: Petal’s Edge Floral Design

This bouquet lives rent free in my head, but not for the reason you think.⁣
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Our bride, Ana, had chosen stunning fuchsia cattleya orchids for her bouquet, so, as we always do, we ordered them well in advance. When our flowers arrived, I opened the box to find... white cattleya orchids. Beautiful, but not what our bride wanted. We immediately called our wholesaler and arranged for another shipment.⁣
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Two days later, I opened the second box. White orchids. Again.⁣
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This is the kind of moment that tries a florist`s soul.⁣
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We arranged for a third shipment to arrive Saturday morning while preparing backup plans we hoped we`d never need. We debated telling Ana what was happening, but ultimately decided our job wasn`t to hand her our problem. Our job was to solve it.⁣
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The correct orchids arrived Saturday morning. Ana walked down the aisle carrying the bouquet she`d dreamed of. She never knew any of this had happened.⁣
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The flowers are only part of what you`re hiring when you chose a florist. You`re also hiring someone who will fight for your vision. Who will MacGyver like their life depends on it. Because substitutions aren`t made casually; they`re made only after every reasonable option has been exhausted.⁣
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There`s an ethical dilemma at the heart of this story. As the bride, would you have wanted to know? As the florist, what would you have done?⁣
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Kind of chic what we do for love ❤️ 🕯️

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A day in the life as a DC florist

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Every venue has its own personality, and St. Francis Hall certainly does. The stone walls, the arches, the sense of history in the room. As a florist, my job is never to overpower that character. It is to design flowers that feel intentional in the space.⁣
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For Camille & Corwin’s wedding, we took the design in a completely different direction and brought in tropical elements. Camille carried a cascading bouquet of white anthurium, calla lilies, and orchids, with deep green foliage adding bold shape and texture. The bridesmaids carried simple bouquets of anthurium backed with petite monstera leaves, which felt modern and a little unexpected against the historic hall.⁣
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One of the things I love most about designing at St. Francis Hall is that it never forces couples into a single style. The space has enough presence to support classic elegance, garden romance, or something entirely different. Camille and Corwin’s wedding was a perfect reminder of that.⁣
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Lucy & Jack’s summer wedding at St. Francis Hall was filled with soft pastels, graceful chinoiserie, and long tables designed for gathering. Towering arrangements of huck foliage added height and movement, while delicate blooms kept everything light and romantic.

A beautiful celebration for Lucy, the third daughter in a family we’ve been honored to flower. 💕

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From timeless to joyful. 🤍🍋

Alessandra and David began their wedding day in the Crystal Room at the Willard beneath our new gold chuppah, where an all white floral design let the beauty of the space and the significance of the ceremony take center stage.

Then the celebration took a turn. Guests were greeted by three sculptural lemon displays at the escort table before entering the Willard Room, where lush color blocked floral centerpieces alternated with tables filled with candlelight. Fresh lemons tucked among the candles added the perfect finishing touch, bringing warmth, color, and a playful nod to the couple’s vision.

Some weddings tell one story. This one unfolded beautifully in two acts. ✨

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