Ritz-Carlton DC Wedding with Chinoiserie

This past summer, the Petal’s Edge team, alongside Sara Muchnick of Sara Muchnick Events, designed and produced this stunning Ritz Carlton DC wedding with chinoiserie vases and an abundance of spirea and white and green summer blooms. The result was a fantastic mix of old and new, traditional meets modern.

A Classic Floral Palette

For Hannah, we designed a timelessly elegant, gardenesque bouquet in a palette of whites and greens. The textured and tailored mix of blooms included white roses, mini-calla lilies, stock, freesia and lisianthus, accented with green lady’s mantle and Italian ruscus foliage. Josh’s simple and refined boutonniere showcased a white mini-calla lily with Italian ruscus foliage.

Photo by Kristin Moore Photo

Photo by Kristin Moore Photo

Photo by Kristin Moore Photo

Photo by Kristin Moore Photo

Natural Ceremony Splendor

Hannah and Josh’s ceremony decor was a show-stopping display of greenery. We constructed their chuppah from simple birch poles, with additional corner pieces made from rustic branches. The front valance was draped with lush Italian ruscus foliage. Dramatic arrangements of white spirea accented with white hybrid delphinium and larkspur flanked the ceremony on graduated pedestals.

Birch chuppah for Ritz Carlton DC wedding

Photo by Kristin Moore Photo

Photo by Kristin Moore Photo

Tall arrangement of white spirea, delphinium and larkspur

Photo by Kristin Moore

Photo by Kristin Moore Photo

Ritz Carlton DC wedding wedding birch chuppah

Photo by Kristin Moore

Old Meets New Decor

At the reception, guest tables varied amongst three distinct but complementary centerpiece designs. A third of the tables featured tall glass cylinder vases filled with white spirea accented with white delphinium and white larkspur. Long tables were anchored with white flower boxes, from which flowed a textured garden mix of white astilbe, campanula, hydrangea, lisianthus, Queen Anne’s lace, snapdragons, stock, and waxflower accented with bells of Ireland, lady’s mantle, trachelium, and Italian ruscus foliage. The final third featured clusters of blue-and-white white chinoiserie vases, each displaying an eclectic mix of green and white flowers.

Photo by Kristin Moore Photo

Tall arrangement of white spirea, delphinium and larkspur at Ritz Carlton dc wedding

Photo by Kristin Moore Photo

Whimsical cluster of chinoiserie vases with green and white blooms

Photo by Kristin Moore Photo

White boxes overflowing with white and green blooms

Photo by Kristin Moore Photo

Photo by Kristin Moore Photo

Photo by Kristin Moore Photo

We loved every minute of working with Hannah and Josh on this unforgettable wedding at the Ritz Carlton DC, and wish you both all the best!

Ceremony and Reception: Ritz-Carlton

Planner: Sara Muchnick Events

Photographer: Kristin Moore Photo

Florist: Petal’s Edge Floral Design

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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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

Minimal never means boring. At the National Museum of Women in the Arts, we designed with intention: bud vases filled with single white roses paired with black taper candles and glowing votives. The look was crisp, modern, and architectural, yet still romantic when lit. ✨ We love how repeating the smallest details across an entire room creates atmosphere and drama — proof that simplicity, when done with care, can be just as striking as the grandest installation. 🖤 🤍

📍 @nmwaspecialevents
📷 @maddywilliamsphotography
🍽️ @corcorancaterers
💐 @petalsedgedc
📋 @glowweddingsandevents

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Minimal never means boring. At the National Museum of Women in the Arts, we designed with intention: bud vases filled with single white roses paired with black taper candles and glowing votives. The look was crisp, modern, and architectural, yet still romantic when lit. ✨ We love how repeating the smallest details across an entire room creates atmosphere and drama — proof that simplicity, when done with care, can be just as striking as the grandest installation. 🖤 🤍

📍 @nmwaspecialevents
📷 @maddywilliamsphotography
🍽️ @corcorancaterers
💐 @petalsedgedc
📋 @glowweddingsandevents

Spring 2026 weddings are already coming in hot, and one style we’re seeing again and again is the timeless pairing of blue and white. ✨ Paige and Andrew’s summer wedding ceremony at the DC War Memorial followed by a celebration at Sequoia proved just how fresh this palette can feel in the warmer months. Creams and blues layered with texture and detail created a look that was both classic and modern, perfectly suited to their waterfront celebration. Trends may come and go, but this color story never loses its edge. 💙🤍⁣
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📍@sequoiawashingtondc⁣
📷 @catgrangerphotography⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @jordanvlsalamone

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Spring 2026 weddings are already coming in hot, and one style we’re seeing again and again is the timeless pairing of blue and white. ✨ Paige and Andrew’s summer wedding ceremony at the DC War Memorial followed by a celebration at Sequoia proved just how fresh this palette can feel in the warmer months. Creams and blues layered with texture and detail created a look that was both classic and modern, perfectly suited to their waterfront celebration. Trends may come and go, but this color story never loses its edge. 💙🤍⁣
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📍@sequoiawashingtondc⁣
📷 @catgrangerphotography⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @jordanvlsalamone

Fiery autumn hues turned the Hotel Monaco into a warm and romantic retreat for Katie and Lucas’ celebration. 🍂 We embraced a palette of golden yellows and vibrant oranges, pairing orchids, roses, and dahlias with dramatic curly willow to create a whimsical yet elevated design. The mix of texture and color gave the ballroom a glow that felt both seasonal and timeless. This wedding is proof that bold palettes can be just as classic as neutrals when paired with thoughtful design. ✨⁣
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📍@monacodc⁣
📷 @lovelifeimages⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc

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Fiery autumn hues turned the Hotel Monaco into a warm and romantic retreat for Katie and Lucas’ celebration. 🍂 We embraced a palette of golden yellows and vibrant oranges, pairing orchids, roses, and dahlias with dramatic curly willow to create a whimsical yet elevated design. The mix of texture and color gave the ballroom a glow that felt both seasonal and timeless. This wedding is proof that bold palettes can be just as classic as neutrals when paired with thoughtful design. ✨⁣
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📍@monacodc⁣
📷 @lovelifeimages⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc

Our story is rooted in horticulture, art, and a genuine love of design. Over the years, the scale of our weddings has grown, but our philosophy remains the same: florals should create mood, evoke emotion, and transform a space into something unforgettable. 🌸

That devotion carries through every detail, from climbing ladders to lighting candles to suspending blooms overhead. For Emily and Will’s wedding at Potomac View Terrace, that meant classic pink and white garden flowers, golden terrariums glowing with candlelight, and a canopy of suspended blooms with glass globes above the head table. Romantic, timeless, and a reflection of why we do what we do. ✨

As we begin a new season, we cannot wait to bring more love stories to life. If you are planning your wedding, now is the time to start dreaming with us. 💐

📍 @potomacviewterrace
🍽️ @susangagecaterers
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💐 @petalsedgedc
📋 @smevents

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Our story is rooted in horticulture, art, and a genuine love of design. Over the years, the scale of our weddings has grown, but our philosophy remains the same: florals should create mood, evoke emotion, and transform a space into something unforgettable. 🌸

That devotion carries through every detail, from climbing ladders to lighting candles to suspending blooms overhead. For Emily and Will’s wedding at Potomac View Terrace, that meant classic pink and white garden flowers, golden terrariums glowing with candlelight, and a canopy of suspended blooms with glass globes above the head table. Romantic, timeless, and a reflection of why we do what we do. ✨

As we begin a new season, we cannot wait to bring more love stories to life. If you are planning your wedding, now is the time to start dreaming with us. 💐

📍 @potomacviewterrace
🍽️ @susangagecaterers
Cover Abby Grace Photography
💐 @petalsedgedc
📋 @smevents

Cocktail hour is one of our favorite opportunities to expand on a couple’s wedding aesthetic, and Michelle & Timothy’s celebration at the Omni Shoreham was no exception. We created overflowing garden baskets to anchor their seating wall and welcome mirror, filled to the brim with lush garden roses, hydrangea, hybrid delphinium and stock in pastel hues. The result was whimsical yet refined, perfectly tying together the day’s lush, romantic style and setting the stage for an unforgettable evening. 🌿💐⁣
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📍@omnishorehamhotel⁣
📷 @brigittereneephoto⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @smevents

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