Mexican Cultural Institute Luncheon – Dia de Los Muertos

Mexican Cultural Institute Luncheon – Dia de Los Muertos

While the majority of event design work at Petal’s Edge is for luxury weddings, every so often, we get the change to design a fun corporate event. There’s nothing we love more than letting our creative talents loose! Coinciding with a Dia de los Muertos exhibition at the Mexican Cultural Institute in Washington, DC, our event design team tackled everything from centerpieces, to bar and buffet focals for the luncheon. We were careful to creating various design elements while thoughtfully researching the culture and motifs to be incorporated. Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration that typically takes place on November 1-2, and is most widely observed in Mexico. It is observed in other places, especially by people of Mexican heritage. While it takes place around the same general time of year as Halloween, it is a distinct occasion with its own unique elements that reflect a joyful celebration rather than mourning.

On theme with the exhibition and event at the Mexican Cultural Institute, we took inspiration from the bright colors, paper picado, and sugar skulls to create a tablescape of seasonal flowers and candles that set an amazing scene. We used an array of blooms like marigolds, butterfly bush, craspedia, dahlia, roses and coxcomb. We additionally incorporated butterflies, since the annual celebration frequently coincides with the annual migration of the monarch butterflies, another reason why we also leaned heavily on butterfly-attracting flowers.

Caterer: Relish Catering

Planner: Event Accomplished

Florist: Petal’s Edge Floral Design

Photography: Deb Lindsey Photography

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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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