Classic Omni Shoreham Wedding

Classic Omni Shoreham Wedding
Floating candles interspersed between flowers.

The Omni Shoreham Hotel is such a gem in Washington. Overlooking Rock Creek Park, the hotel boasts not only a grand interior, but the gardens are a stunning oasis of flowering gardens and a gazebo that overlooks the wooded park. Laura and Ben’s wedding at the Omni early May wedding featured a classic palette of whites alternated with rich shades of purple and blue. Laura’s bouquet for her classic Omni Shoreham wedding featured a spring mix of white lilac, peonies, ranunculus and anemone, while her groom sported a matching boutonniere of white ranunculus.

Photo by K. Thompson Photography
Photo by K. Thompson Photography
Photo by K. Thompson Photography
Photo by K. Thompson Photography
Photo by K. Thompson Photography

Last minute threats of rain forced the ceremony indoors into the Ambassador Ballroom, but the festivity was not compromised in the least.  Laura and Ben were married beneath a garden-inspired chuppah featuring an overlay of curly willow branches tucked with purple larkspur, lavender roses and stock, and touches of light blue delphinium. Purple lilac draping from the top creating the feel of wisteria vines. Despite moving indoors, the ceremony retained every feel of a classic Omni Shoreham wedding ceremony. Clutches of lavender stock, roses, and lisianthus finished with an ivory ribbon bow were attached to the chairs along the aisle.

Photo by K. Thompson Photography
Photo by K. Thompson Photography
Photo by K. Thompson Photography
Photo by K. Thompson Photography

Cocktails in the Palladian Room preceded the reception in the Empire Ballroom.  For the escort card table, a silver urn was centered atop a patterns gray linen and filled with a design of purple and lavender larkspur and stock accented with light blue delphinium.

Atop gray linens, round tables featured a glass footed bowl with a rich, garden arrangement of white hydrangea purple stock, ivory roses, and plum ranunculus accented with lavender and purple sweet pea and tulips. Cylinder vases with floating candles completed the design. For the longer rectangle tables, a rich garden design of white hydrangea, stock, roses and ranunculus accented with lavender sweet pea filled a mix of glassware, including glass rectangle vases of varying heights and small compote bowls extended along the length of the table.  Stemmed votives with floating candles added a romantic touch of candlelight. The classic Omni Shoreham wedding was impeccable from start to finish.

Photo courtesy Petal’s Edge
Photo by K. Thompson Photography
Photo by K. Thompson Photography
Photo by K. Thompson Photography
Photo by K. Thompson Photography

Ceremony & Reception: Omni Shoreham Hotel

Photography: K. Thompson Photography

Florist: Petal’s Edge Floral Design

Wedding Planner: Sara Muchnick, SME Events

Cake: Cake Fest

Ceremony Music: Sage String Quartet

Reception Music: Jeff Decker Band

Lighting: Digital Lighting

Rentals: Party Rental

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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. 🐝

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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

Rainy wedding weekends just hit different. Blue patterned linens, chinoiserie vases, garden inspired blooms in shades of peach, white, green, and blue, plus bridesmaids in the prettiest soft blue created a design that felt equal parts timeless and romantic. Proof that a little rain only makes the flowers look better. ☔️🩵

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Rainy wedding weekends just hit different. Blue patterned linens, chinoiserie vases, garden inspired blooms in shades of peach, white, green, and blue, plus bridesmaids in the prettiest soft blue created a design that felt equal parts timeless and romantic. Proof that a little rain only makes the flowers look better. ☔️🩵 📍 @riverfarm_va 🍽️ @tastefulaffairscatering 📷 @vnessphotography 💐 @petalsedgedc 📋 @dragonfly_events_design

One more time for the people in the back! 😂 A night in St. Barth’s… right here on the Potomac!✨

We were so honored to help celebrate the launch of Vol. 11 of The Scout Guide Alexandria and toast the exciting next chapter under new owner Kerry Delaney at the beautiful Jula’s on the Potomac.
We leaned all the way into the St. Barth’s theme, with a cascading floral piece in the entry to set the tone as guests arrived. A daisy-filled installation over the bar brought that effortless island charm. Baskets overflowing with lemons and olive foliage added a French Caribbean warmth throughout the space, and touches of yellow kept everything feeling sun-drenched and joyful.

We’re so proud to be part of a guide that champions small businesses and celebrates creativity in our community. Supporting local means investing in the makers, doers, and dreamers who make Alexandria vibrant — and The Scout Guide does just that, beautifully.
Cheers to Vol. 11 and to all that’s ahead for Kerry and this incredible community! 🍋🌼

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One more time for the people in the back! 😂 A night in St. Barth’s… right here on the Potomac!✨ We were so honored to help celebrate the launch of Vol. 11 of The Scout Guide Alexandria and toast the exciting next chapter under new owner Kerry Delaney at the beautiful Jula’s on the Potomac. We leaned all the way into the St. Barth’s theme, with a cascading floral piece in the entry to set the tone as guests arrived. A daisy-filled installation over the bar brought that effortless island charm. Baskets overflowing with lemons and olive foliage added a French Caribbean warmth throughout the space, and touches of yellow kept everything feeling sun-drenched and joyful. We’re so proud to be part of a guide that champions small businesses and celebrates creativity in our community. Supporting local means investing in the makers, doers, and dreamers who make Alexandria vibrant — and The Scout Guide does just that, beautifully. Cheers to Vol. 11 and to all that’s ahead for Kerry and this incredible community! 🍋🌼 @kerry.delaneyy @tsgalexandria @kbellaevents @julastop @shockley.market @dj_mova @stitchedbynpk @smthingvintage @fabeventsdc @xiaoqiliphotography @photoshootfreshdc @stephgcallig @artsyervin @sproutscontent
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