Venue Spotlight: Meadowlark Botanical Garden

Venue Spotlight: Meadowlark Botanical Garden

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Continuing in our series of venue spotlights, we are venturing outside of Washington, DC this week. Just outside the hustle and bustle of the city, in Vienna, Virginia, is a beautiful glass atrium nestled in Meadowlark Botanical Gardens. The venue is in equal parts stunning and unique.

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Meadowlark is one of few venues where you can be surrounded by plants and flowers, a babbling stream, and live trees laced in twinkle lights – all while being protected by a massive glass-walled atrium. If that’s not dreamy enough, the venue also features exposed brick walls, a terrace that looks out onto the gardens, and gorgeous gardens. It is the perfect place to dance the night away. While most ceremonies take place on the terrace, we have had a few smaller weddings make use of the gazebo for their vows. The venue is basically a greenhouse with a glass ceiling and acres of gardens. It is also a great place to walk around any day, so go check it out!

Location: Vienna, Virginia

Capacity: Seated Dinner 230 people, 300 people standing

Pro Tip: 

Any spot surrounded by lush gardens is beautiful on its own, but that’s no reason to skimp on your centerpieces. The nature of the light-filled space is a blank slate, and so every theme from modern to rustic to gardeny can feel equally at home, picking up on different elements of the venue. We love most of all, though, to see a colorful floral palette brought in, which really pops amongst the backdrop of greenery. A mixture of low and tall arrangements make amazing use of the space, drawing the eye up into the night sky. If your guest count allows for a long king’s table, consider having a continuous elevated piece across the length.

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Love in full bloom - rain and all ☔️ ✨ 

Tamari & Zach embraced the romance of a rainy day ceremony at the historic Tudor Place, saying “I do” beneath clear umbrellas. Then they celebrated in the cozy, intimate setting of the Tabard Inn - with a warm floral palette of corals and oranges, the dreamiest Cafe au Lait dahlias, and proof that a little rain only adds to the magic. 

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G is for greenery 🌿, L is for lush ✨… you get the idea! 

When it comes to statement-making florals, a well-placed garland can do it all—elevate long tables, frame a ceremony aisle, or even drape around a fountain for that effortlessly chic look. Who said greenery was just filler? 💅 

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Industrial spaces have a beauty of their own, but the right floral design can take them from warehouse to urban garden. 🌿✨ 

For Laura & Michael’s Dock 5 wedding, we played with scale—tall magnolia branches to emphasize the height, lush florals to soften the space, and candlelight to add warmth. The result? An urban oasis that felt both grand and intimate.

1️⃣Go Big with Greenery – Tall magnolia branches brought height and movement to Laura & Michael’s Dock 5 wedding

2️⃣ Mix Textures – Lush, low floral arrangements softened the industrial edges while keeping the space dynamic

3️⃣ Layer Candlelight – Warm glows + metal details = a romantic urban oasis

4️⃣ Frame Key Spaces – A floral garland on the head table grounded the design and added intimacy. Trees flanking the table took it to the next level 

5️⃣ Contrast is Key – Pairing the raw, industrial elements with soft florals and organic details created the perfect balance

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