Modern Mitzvah at Dockmaster’s Building

We recently had the pleasure of designing a stunning modern mitzvah at the Dockmaster’s Building in Washington, DC. Bar and bat mitzvahs embody journeys of tradition, family, and personal growth. It’s always an honor to design floral arrangements that capture the essence of the family’s milestone. Caroline’s celebration was a perfect blend of sophistication and contemporary style, featuring a chic black and white palette that left a lasting impression on all the guests.

The Dockmaster’s Building in Washington, DC, provided a stunning setting for this modern mitzvah. Its contemporary architecture and waterfront views added to the overall ambiance, making it a memorable location for this sophisticated celebration. The combination of the venue’s modern design and our elegant floral arrangements created a truly unforgettable event.

The choice of a black and white theme for this mitzvah created a timeless and elegant statement. The dining table linens featured a bold black and white pattern and paired with white china, black napkins and custom black menu cards, set the stage for a modern and sophisticated event. The striking contrast provided the perfect backdrop for our floral designs, which were meticulously crafted to enhance the overall aesthetic. It was the perfect choice for the Dockmaster’s Building with its floor-to-ceiling windows and waterfront location.

The centerpieces were the highlight of the dinner. The length of each table was accented with a series of sleek black vases filled with pristine white roses, creating a clean and elegant look. The black vases added a touch of modernity and sophistication, while the white roses brought a sense of tradition and grace. The arrangements perfectly captured the essence of a modern mitzvah, balancing simplicity with luxury.

White roses were chosen as the signature flower for the mitzvah. Their classic beauty and timeless elegance made them the ideal choice for this special event. The white roses not only complemented the black and white theme but also added a touch of luxury and refinement to the decor.

Photo by Matt Mendelsohn

Photo by Matt Mendelsohn

Venue: Dockmaster’s Building

Caterer: Spilled Milk Caterers

Photography: Matt Mendelsohn

Florist: Petal’s Edge

Decor: Two Chicks, Design Foundry

Entertainment: NYX Entertainment

Lighting: Epic Events

Rentals: DC Rental

Planner: Sara Muchnick Events

How did we get these lemon arrangements from Point A to Point B with everything still attached? 🍋

Plastic wrap.

Floral design is equal parts beauty, engineering, and MacGyvering. Making it pretty is one thing. Figuring out how to transport it safely is a whole other skill.

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A moongate arch dressed in nothing but lush greenery - lemon leaf, ruscus, eucalyptus - and that was just the beginning. 🌿 Sometimes the most stunning designs are the ones that let the natural beauty do the talking. Lindsay and Matt`s classic Woodlawn ceremony is proof that simple, done really well, is always enough. 🤍⁣
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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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