Mediterranean-Inspired Morrison House Wedding

Photo by Jen Cody

It’s no secret that we love small wedding. Jennifer and Douglas’ wedding was just that, and even more! There are couples that you just hit it off with, and aside from the floral discussion, we discovered we had so much in common, what with world travels and inspiration from other countries. Jennifer wanted to keep a fairly classic palette of whites and greens with accents of plum, but at the same time, the couple wanted their Mediterranean-Inspired Morrison House wedding to infuse element reminiscent of Morocco, where they would be moving after the wedding. We used olive leaf with fruit on the branch (Yes! There were real olives in the arrangements!) as well as touches of rosemary for a nod to the tastes of the region. Jennifer’s bridal bouquet featured white dahlia, roses, lisianthus and stock, accented with plum ranunculus and the aforementioned olive leaf and rosemary.

Photo by Jen Cody

The reception took place at the newly renovated Morrison House. We love the intimate dining room!

Photo by Jen Cody Photography

For the Mediterranean-Inspired Morrison House wedding reception, gold cylinder vases held lush, textured designs of white and ivory roses and spray roses, hydrangea, stock, lisianthus and dahlia accented with plum ranunculus, olive leaf, and rosemary. If you look closely, you can spy an olive or two on the branch.

Photo by Jen Cody

Ceremony: Washington Street United Methodist Church

Reception: Morrison House

Photography: Jen Cody Photography

Florist: Petal’s Edge Floral Design

Café au Lait dahlias, ivory garden roses, silver dollar eucalyptus, sea star fern... Rachael`s bouquet was basically a garden you could hold in your hands. 🤍 We love building bouquets that feel loose, unstructured, and alive, like they were just gathered from somewhere beautiful. If you`re dreaming of something organic and lush for your wedding flowers, this one`s your inspo. 🌿⁣
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📍@woodlawnandpopeleighey⁣
📷 @sincereli_⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @allthedaintydetails

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Café au Lait dahlias, ivory garden roses, silver dollar eucalyptus, sea star fern... Rachael's bouquet was basically a garden you could hold in your hands. 🤍 We love building bouquets that feel loose, unstructured, and alive, like they were just gathered from somewhere beautiful. If you're dreaming of something organic and lush for your wedding flowers, this one's your inspo. 🌿⁣
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📍@woodlawnandpopeleighey⁣
📷 @sincereli_⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @allthedaintydetails

Eric & David wanted their wedding design to feel distinctly masculine. When we began talking about centerpieces, they shared an idea that immediately captured our imagination: instead of relying on flowers alone, they envisioned tables that felt more like a European picnic spread than a traditional wedding reception.⁣
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They described the feeling of wandering through a French farmers` market. Imagine baskets of fresh produce, crusty breadsticks, jars of pickles, wedges of cheese, a bottle of wine waiting to be opened. Abundant, welcoming, a little unexpected, and full of character.⁣
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It was such a refreshing departure from conventional wedding décor and the perfect source of inspiration for a celebration that felt deeply personal to them. It’s not a surprise that we’re seeing a return to this aesthetic these days. Some of the best design ideas begin not with a photograph or a trend, but with a story. This one painted a picture we couldn`t wait to bring to life.⁣
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📍@decaturhouse⁣
🍽 @maineventcaterersdc⁣
📷 @stephenbobb⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @smevents

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Eric & David wanted their wedding design to feel distinctly masculine. When we began talking about centerpieces, they shared an idea that immediately captured our imagination: instead of relying on flowers alone, they envisioned tables that felt more like a European picnic spread than a traditional wedding reception.⁣
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They described the feeling of wandering through a French farmers' market. Imagine baskets of fresh produce, crusty breadsticks, jars of pickles, wedges of cheese, a bottle of wine waiting to be opened. Abundant, welcoming, a little unexpected, and full of character.⁣
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It was such a refreshing departure from conventional wedding décor and the perfect source of inspiration for a celebration that felt deeply personal to them. It’s not a surprise that we’re seeing a return to this aesthetic these days. Some of the best design ideas begin not with a photograph or a trend, but with a story. This one painted a picture we couldn't wait to bring to life.⁣
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📍@decaturhouse⁣
🍽 @maineventcaterersdc⁣
📷 @stephenbobb⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @smevents

What started in my basement — just me, a laptop, and a lot of late nights — has grown into something I could have only dreamed of back then. Today, we’re a team working out of a 1,500 sq ft space, creating events that once only lived in my imagination.⁣
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It hasn’t always been easy. We learned a lot of good lessons early, but the pandemic and the years after have really been the test of all tests. There were times when giving up might have felt easier, but I felt a deep responsibility to the clients who trusted us with their most meaningful days. I found support in the most surprising places when we needed it, and we kept going. I’m endlessly grateful that we did.⁣
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Petal’s Edge has always been more than a business. It’s a team. The faces might occasionally change, but the talent, thoughtfulness, and work ethic always remain. A community of people who show up for one another, challenge each other creatively, and care deeply about the work we put into the world. Together, we’ve built a standard rooted in intention, collaboration, and beauty that lasts.⁣
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The photos show a little of our journey, from our very first studio in Old Town Alexandria to the storage unit we briefly occupied when we lost the space to our current space on Oronoco Street… which, if I’m honest, already feels a little snug some days. 😬

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What started in my basement — just me, a laptop, and a lot of late nights — has grown into something I could have only dreamed of back then. Today, we’re a team working out of a 1,500 sq ft space, creating events that once only lived in my imagination.⁣
⁣
It hasn’t always been easy. We learned a lot of good lessons early, but the pandemic and the years after have really been the test of all tests. There were times when giving up might have felt easier, but I felt a deep responsibility to the clients who trusted us with their most meaningful days. I found support in the most surprising places when we needed it, and we kept going. I’m endlessly grateful that we did.⁣
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Petal’s Edge has always been more than a business. It’s a team. The faces might occasionally change, but the talent, thoughtfulness, and work ethic always remain. A community of people who show up for one another, challenge each other creatively, and care deeply about the work we put into the world. Together, we’ve built a standard rooted in intention, collaboration, and beauty that lasts.⁣
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The photos show a little of our journey, from our very first studio in Old Town Alexandria to the storage unit we briefly occupied when we lost the space to our current space on Oronoco Street… which, if I’m honest, already feels a little snug some days. 😬

Winter is coming... So this is your seasonal reminder that winter weddings don`t have to be white!⁣
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For Tiffiannii & Minerva`s celebration, we traded icy palettes and evergreen-heavy designs for rich layers of plum, raspberry, mauve, and violet. The result felt warm, vibrant, and full of life in the middle of December.⁣
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Jewel tones can go one of two ways: richly layered or overwhelmingly heavy. The secret is contrast. Lighter accents, varied textures, and flowers with natural movement kept the palette feeling romantic and dynamic rather than dense.⁣
Proof that winter wedding flowers can be colorful, dramatic, and every bit as seasonal as the traditional reds, greens, and whites.⁣
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One of our favorite color stories.⁣
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@wishuponawedding⁣
Planning | @weddingsbykristy⁣
Venue | @citizensballroom⁣
Photography | @emchastainphoto⁣
Videography | @buxtonmediaproductionsweddings⁣
Video + Content Creation | @socialsparkbybetsy⁣
Catering | @spilledmilkdc⁣
Florist | @petalsedgedc⁣
DJ | @mydeejay⁣
Rentals | @dcreventrentals⁣
Photo booth | @bookextraordinary⁣
Live Portrait Painter | @spencergraceartspace⁣
Cocktail Hour Musician | Amanda Tillemann⁣
Typewriter Poet | @wordsbydj⁣
Cake | @plantbakedbysarah⁣
Dessert | @spilledmilkdc⁣
Hair & Makeup | @carlapressleyhairmakeup⁣
Officiant | @weddingceremoniesbyjeff⁣
Donated Flowers | @dcflowersdirect⁣
Floral Donation | @petalshare⁣
Invitations | @slateandbrush⁣
Day-of Stationery | @slateandbrush and @mintedweddings⁣
Dress | @thebridalroomva and @capecodformals⁣
Ceremony Elements | @unityinglass

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Winter is coming... So this is your seasonal reminder that winter weddings don't have to be white!⁣
⁣
For Tiffiannii & Minerva's celebration, we traded icy palettes and evergreen-heavy designs for rich layers of plum, raspberry, mauve, and violet. The result felt warm, vibrant, and full of life in the middle of December.⁣
⁣
Jewel tones can go one of two ways: richly layered or overwhelmingly heavy. The secret is contrast. Lighter accents, varied textures, and flowers with natural movement kept the palette feeling romantic and dynamic rather than dense.⁣
Proof that winter wedding flowers can be colorful, dramatic, and every bit as seasonal as the traditional reds, greens, and whites.⁣
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One of our favorite color stories.⁣
⁣
@wishuponawedding⁣
Planning | @weddingsbykristy⁣
Venue | @citizensballroom⁣
Photography | @emchastainphoto⁣
Videography | @buxtonmediaproductionsweddings⁣
Video + Content Creation | @socialsparkbybetsy⁣
Catering | @spilledmilkdc⁣
Florist | @petalsedgedc⁣
DJ | @mydeejay⁣
Rentals | @dcreventrentals⁣
Photo booth | @bookextraordinary⁣
Live Portrait Painter | @spencergraceartspace⁣
Cocktail Hour Musician | Amanda Tillemann⁣
Typewriter Poet | @wordsbydj⁣
Cake | @plantbakedbysarah⁣
Dessert | @spilledmilkdc⁣
Hair & Makeup | @carlapressleyhairmakeup⁣
Officiant | @weddingceremoniesbyjeff⁣
Donated Flowers | @dcflowersdirect⁣
Floral Donation | @petalshare⁣
Invitations | @slateandbrush⁣
Day-of Stationery | @slateandbrush and @mintedweddings⁣
Dress | @thebridalroomva and @capecodformals⁣
Ceremony Elements | @unityinglass

When couples ask why large ceremony installations cost what they do, this is part of the answer.

The flowers matter, of course. But so do the ladders, mechanics, installation team, engineering, timing, and experience required to safely transform a space at scale.

This greenery-covered dome at the Omni Shoreham started as a simple structure and became a transformed garden canopy for a few short hours. Then, just as quickly, it came down.
That’s the strange thing about wedding flowers. Hundreds of stems. Hours of work. One beautiful moment.

And apparently one bee who felt qualified to supervise the entire project. 🐝

📍 @omnishorehamhotel
📷 @brigittereneephoto
💐 @petalsedgedc
📋 @smevents

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When couples ask why large ceremony installations cost what they do, this is part of the answer.

The flowers matter, of course. But so do the ladders, mechanics, installation team, engineering, timing, and experience required to safely transform a space at scale.

This greenery-covered dome at the Omni Shoreham started as a simple structure and became a transformed garden canopy for a few short hours. Then, just as quickly, it came down.
That’s the strange thing about wedding flowers. Hundreds of stems. Hours of work. One beautiful moment.

And apparently one bee who felt qualified to supervise the entire project. 🐝

📍 @omnishorehamhotel
📷 @brigittereneephoto
💐 @petalsedgedc
📋 @smevents

If you’re getting married at the Torpedo Factory Art Center, here’s what most couples miss:⁣
You don’t have to “match” the industrial vibe. You can balance it.⁣
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Sally & Kevin leaned fully into romance… blush, ivory, soft greens, gold vessels… and it worked because contrast creates impact.⁣
We layered the design intentionally:⁣
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✨ Rounded ceremony pieces to soften the architecture⁣
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✨ Repurposed arrangements into the reception (smart budget move)⁣
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✨ Alternating low + tall centerpieces to carry your eye through that long space⁣
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Result? A room that felt warm, elevated, and completely transformed. This is where design matters. Not just what you choose, but how it all works together.⁣
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📍 @torpedofactory⁣
🍽 @spilledmilkdc⁣
📷 @meghanelizabethphotography⁣
💐 @petalsedged⁣
📋 @amaviweddingsevents