Rainy Day Alexandria Wedding

Meghan and Paul’s wedding was a true delight of pale pastels and softs greens replete with succulents! The weather couldn’t put a damper on this rainy day Alexandria wedding couple’s spirits!

The couple began the day with a traditional ceremony at Blessed Sacrament Church in Alexandria, VA. What was to follow was an intimate reception at the Alexandria Athenaeum, a sun-soaked gallery and home to the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association. Guests were greeted with petite designs in muted pastels, each accented with a succulent, a recurring elements in the day’s floral designs.

Photo by Anna Grace Photography

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Ceremony: Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church

Reception: The Athenaeum

Catering & Cake: Tasteful Affairs Catering

Photography: Anna Grace Photography

Florist: Petal’s Edge Floral Design

Hair & Makeup: Alyssa Calhoun

DJ: Off the Hook Entertainment

Hot take: summer weddings > all other weddings. ☀ Alexandra and Brian’s River Farm celebration was proof, with cheerful blooms, romantic vibes, and a garden setting that couldn’t be matched. We’re already booking couples for Summer 2026, and prime dates are going fast. If a floral story this dreamy is on your vision board, now’s the moment to lock us in and start planning the magic. 🌸✨⁣
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📍@riverfarm_va⁣
🍽 @eatandsmilecatering⁣
📷 @jodiandkurtphoto⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @petalsedgedc

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Hot take: summer weddings > all other weddings. ☀ Alexandra and Brian’s River Farm celebration was proof, with cheerful blooms, romantic vibes, and a garden setting that couldn’t be matched. We’re already booking couples for Summer 2026, and prime dates are going fast. If a floral story this dreamy is on your vision board, now’s the moment to lock us in and start planning the magic. 🌸✨⁣
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📍@riverfarm_va⁣
🍽 @eatandsmilecatering⁣
📷 @jodiandkurtphoto⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @petalsedgedc

Victorian elegance met modern romance at the Fairmont. ✨ Centerpieces have the power to set the tone for an entire ballroom. Half the guest tables featured tall silver candelabras topped with textured designs of hydrangea, roses, dahlias, and lisianthus in shades of pink and burgundy. More than accents, the elevated designs added height, repetition, and cohesion throughout the room. The balance of tables held silver footed bowls brimming with the same rich palette, styled in a looser, organic shape. Together, the mix of height, texture, and candlelight created a romantic atmosphere that was timeless and unforgettable — the kind of detail that takes a wedding from beautiful to truly show-stopping. 🌸✨

📍 @fairmontwashington
📷 @roephoto
💐 @petalsedgedc
📋 @eventaccomplished

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Victorian elegance met modern romance at the Fairmont. ✨ Centerpieces have the power to set the tone for an entire ballroom. Half the guest tables featured tall silver candelabras topped with textured designs of hydrangea, roses, dahlias, and lisianthus in shades of pink and burgundy. More than accents, the elevated designs added height, repetition, and cohesion throughout the room. The balance of tables held silver footed bowls brimming with the same rich palette, styled in a looser, organic shape. Together, the mix of height, texture, and candlelight created a romantic atmosphere that was timeless and unforgettable — the kind of detail that takes a wedding from beautiful to truly show-stopping. 🌸✨

📍 @fairmontwashington
📷 @roephoto
💐 @petalsedgedc
📋 @eventaccomplished

After photos in the greenhouse with their adorable pup, Whitney & Ryan exchanged vows on the terrace at Meadowlark Gardens and then dined and danced inside the atrium space. Surrounded by layers of natural green, we chose a vibrant palette of berry and peach tones to bring contrast and energy. The result was chic, romantic, and full of joyful color. ✨⁣
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📍@meadowlarkbotanicalgardens⁣
📷 @kellylossphoto⁣
🍽 @blueheroncatering⁣
💐@petalsedgedc⁣
📋@blueevents_dc

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After photos in the greenhouse with their adorable pup, Whitney & Ryan exchanged vows on the terrace at Meadowlark Gardens and then dined and danced inside the atrium space. Surrounded by layers of natural green, we chose a vibrant palette of berry and peach tones to bring contrast and energy. The result was chic, romantic, and full of joyful color. ✨⁣
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📍@meadowlarkbotanicalgardens⁣
📷 @kellylossphoto⁣
🍽 @blueheroncatering⁣
💐@petalsedgedc⁣
📋@blueevents_dc

From ceremony… to reception! Amanda and Brian’s winter wedding was filled with rich seasonal beauty. ❄ Their palette of creams, berry, and blush with natural accents brought warmth and romance to the rotunda ceremony. After vows were exchanged, our team transitioned the tall centerpieces into the ballroom for a show-stopping moment. Repurposing florals isn’t just practical, it creates a seamless design story and keeps the celebration feeling elevated from start to finish. ✨⁣
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📍Carnegie Institute for Science⁣
📷 @alicialaceyphoto⁣
🍽 @spilledmilkdc⁣
💐@petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @robertsandco

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From ceremony… to reception! Amanda and Brian’s winter wedding was filled with rich seasonal beauty. ❄ Their palette of creams, berry, and blush with natural accents brought warmth and romance to the rotunda ceremony. After vows were exchanged, our team transitioned the tall centerpieces into the ballroom for a show-stopping moment. Repurposing florals isn’t just practical, it creates a seamless design story and keeps the celebration feeling elevated from start to finish. ✨⁣
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📍Carnegie Institute for Science⁣
📷 @alicialaceyphoto⁣
🍽 @spilledmilkdc⁣
💐@petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @robertsandco

Diane & Michael’s autumn wedding at the Westin Georgetown redefined fall florals. 💙 Instead of the traditional rust and burgundy hues, their palette celebrated cooler tones: light blue hydrangea, lavender stock, and blue and lavender delphinium layered with roses and spray roses, even whimsical purple globe allium. Lush greenery framed the look, adding depth and texture. The result was elegant and unexpected — a design that felt fresh, refined, and utterly romantic in every detail. ✨

📍 @westingeorgetown
📷 @themallorysphoto
💐 @petalsedgedc

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Diane & Michael’s autumn wedding at the Westin Georgetown redefined fall florals. 💙 Instead of the traditional rust and burgundy hues, their palette celebrated cooler tones: light blue hydrangea, lavender stock, and blue and lavender delphinium layered with roses and spray roses, even whimsical purple globe allium. Lush greenery framed the look, adding depth and texture. The result was elegant and unexpected — a design that felt fresh, refined, and utterly romantic in every detail. ✨

📍 @westingeorgetown
📷 @themallorysphoto
💐 @petalsedgedc

The garden terrace at the St. Regis is stunning on its own, with stately trees and a landscaped patio just steps from the White House. For Katie and Doug’s fall wedding, we added lush urn designs of baby’s breath and camellia branches to frame their vows with a soft, romantic touch. After the ceremony, our team transitioned the designs indoors to flank their sweetheart table. We love finding thoughtful ways to give designs double duty. 🍂✨⁣
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📍@stregisdc⁣
📷 @tylander⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @bmingled

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