Meridian House Wedding with Succulents

Meridian House Wedding with Succulents

Bouquet for Meridian House wedding in DC

There are times when you meet a couple, and you just immediately click on developing the design. You understand their ideas, and they response excitedly to yours. It’s a dynamic process, and this was definitely the case with Chris and Debbie. The only thing we looked forward to as much as the wedding was seeing the photographic evidence afterwards!

They planned their wedding for last August with a vision for an organic Meridian House wedding.  The design followed suit with Debbie’s stunning bouquet of succulents and air plants. I still swoon when I see photos of the bouquet. Succulents continued as an accent in the maid of honor’s bouquet, as well as in the boutonnieres.

The ceremony in the garden was simple but lush and green.  Chairs on both sides of the aisle held posies with an eclectic mix of foliage – tropical aspidistra leaves, magnolia, variegated boxwood, looped bear grasses, and seeded eucalyptus.  Continuing the green motif, simple designs of boxwood in mint julep cups were placed on the cocktail tables.

When guests arrived at the site, they were greeted with elegant and sculptural moss orbs finished with a beehive design of ivy. These were places on the two sideboard tables in the front foyer. The most striking element of the wedding was a tablescape of moss, succulents, brunea pods, pillar candles, and moss animal topiaries – a dog, a cat, and a rabbit. Andrea and Chris provided us with wood disks that served as a platform for the escort cards.  The table was anchored on one side with a hand-made card box fashioned to look like a tree trunk.

Photo courtesy Petal’s Edge
Photo courtesy Petal’s Edge

The guest tables had a mix of two centerpieces.  Half the tables received a low bowl with a textured and organic design of succulents, aloe plant, brunea pods, berzillia berries, boxwood, and seeded eucalyptus finished with touches of lotus pods and air plant.  For the remainder of the tables, a collection of glass vases help different green elements – a floating aquatic plant, a submerged stem of green orchids topped with a floating candle, and a terrarium holding a miniature white orchid. Even the cake was finished with organic succulent and air plant details!

Photo by Rodney Bailey Photography

 

Site: Meridian House

Photographer: Rodney Bailey

Caterer: Main Event

Cake: Amphora Bakery

Flowers: Petal’s Edge

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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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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 📍 @unionmarketdc Dock 5 📷 @juliette_fradin_photography @anne_scherrer 🍽️ occasionscaterers @drapekings #dock5wedding #dock5 #autoshopwedding #unionmarketwedding #virginiaweddingflorist #luxuryweddingflorist #springweddingflowers #stylemeprettyweddings #washingtondcwedding #washingtondcflorist #dceventflorist #washingtondcweddingvenue #washingtonianweddings

Not all green and white floral palettes are created equal. This one here will NEVER go out of style and is truly as timeless as they come! Magnolia, eucalyptus, rosemary, and delicate touches of white… Add velvet linens and gold touches, and we’re smitten... 😍

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Not all green and white floral palettes are created equal. This one here will NEVER go out of style and is truly as timeless as they come! Magnolia, eucalyptus, rosemary, and delicate touches of white… Add velvet linens and gold touches, and we’re smitten... 😍 📍 @meridianhouse 🍽️ @welldunncatering 📷 @nessakphotography 💐 @petalsedgedc 📋 @leahmariedavenport #meridianhouse #meridianhousewedding #gardenwedding #washingtondcwedding #washingtondcweddingflorist #virginiaweddingflorist #virginiaflorist #marylandflorist #luxuryweddingflorist #washingtonianweddings #dmvweddingflorist
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