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Winter Hotel Monaco Wedding
With a perfect blend of classic elegance and seasonal touches, Claire's and Sam's winter Hotel Monaco wedding in downtown Washington, DC was a pleasure to design! Claire carried a gorgeous French hand-tied bouquet comprised of classic whites with hints of coral. White amaryllis, black-centered white ... Read more »
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 ... Read more »
The Alexandrian Hotel Wedding
Being local to Alexandria, we do so many weddings at The Alexandrian Hotel that we may as well be The Alexandrian Hotel florist! But this wedding... Joy! Never was a bride so aptly named, and you can see the unbridled (heh) glee on Joy and Rich's faces on the day of their wedding. The palette of ... Read more »
Flower Crush: Greenery
Great, green gobs of goodness Whether serving as structural support or merely acting as a textural accent, greenery is one aspect of floral design that often gets overlooked. From the fern of a baker to the ear of a lamb, (known as baker’s fern and lamb’s ear, respectively), there’s a vast array ... Read more »
Flower Crush: Delphinium
The “great blue yonder” of the flower world Between perishability, seasonal availability, shortages due to changing weather patterns - and the skyrocketing prices that can ensue as a result - you would have to be wearing rose-colored glasses not to see that the cut flower industry is no “bed of ... Read more »
Ask the Florist! Money Saving Myths
This is part 1 of 2 in our money saving series Dear Petal's Edge, I've heard that using seasonal flowers, buying wholesale and DIY'ing my flowers can save me money. What are other ways to bring the costs down? - Amanda R. Dear Amanda, This is a great question for us to address ... Read more »
Spring Meridian House Wedding
Fall may be the most popular time of year for weddings in DC, but spring really has to be the best time when it comes to flowers. While all the small blooms are a world apart on their own - ranunculus, anemone, sweet pea and lilac to name a few - it's the blooming branches that really capture the ... Read more »
Winter Meridian House Wedding
Tara and Borden's winter wedding took place at Dahlgren Chapel with a reception following at Meridian House. Though it's not the most popular time of year to get married, winter weddings are some of our favorites. Tara's bouquet embraced the best of the season, with rich green camellia and soft sage ... Read more »
New Orleans Wedding Vibe
A simple black and white color palette. A timeless feel. Decor elements that hint toward a New Orleans wedding vibe at the Carnegie Institute. These were things Raquel and Alex were sure of when talking about their wedding. Against the classic backdrop of the classic venue, it was a task easily ... Read more »
From Ash to Oak: Transforming Weddings with Flowers
When it comes to creating a dream wedding, floral design plays a significant role in setting the tone, enhancing the ambiance, and adding a touch of natural beauty. Among the vast array of floral arrangements, one trend has caught the attention of both couples and designers alike – the ... Read more »
Bethesda Country Club Wedding
Jessica and Ben's wedding ceremony took place on a perfect day in early April on the terrace of the Bethesda Country Club. Cherry blossoms were in full bloom, which was perfect, since Jessica had focused her color palette and decor on the area's signature bloom. Inspired by the soft pinks and whites ... Read more »