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

When your florals burst like fireworks—just in time for the Fourth 🎆 ⁣
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At DC’s always-iconic Hotel Monaco, this red, white, and blue design hit the sweet spot between classic and cool. We kept it gently asymmetrical to add dimension and drama, with just enough visual spark to turn heads. ⁣
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Bonus points if you spotted the table numbers featuring DC landmarks—because details always matter. 💥🇺🇸🌹⁣
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📍 @monacodc⁣
📷 @connorstudios⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc

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When your florals burst like fireworks—just in time for the Fourth 🎆 ⁣
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At DC’s always-iconic Hotel Monaco, this red, white, and blue design hit the sweet spot between classic and cool. We kept it gently asymmetrical to add dimension and drama, with just enough visual spark to turn heads. ⁣
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Bonus points if you spotted the table numbers featuring DC landmarks—because details always matter. 💥🇺🇸🌹⁣
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📍 @monacodc⁣
📷 @connorstudios⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc

Sleek, elegant, and intentionally understated, the ceremony in the Colonnade Room at the Fairmont Hotel let Angelica & Ricky take center stage beneath a classic bamboo chuppah draped in orchids and hydrangea. Letting the florals whisper elegance rather than shout, we kept things minimal and modern.⁣
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Angelica`s sculptural Biedermeier bouquet of callas, roses, and stock set the tone for the monochromatic magic to come. And once the reception doors opened and guests entered the Grand Ballroom? Drama fully activated. Cascading white phalaenopsis orchids, glowing candlelight, and modern tablescapes transformed the space into a luxe all-white dream.⁣
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Proof that restraint in one room can set the stage for serious impact in the next. ✨⁣
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📍 @fairmontwashington⁣
📷 @roephoto⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @alexandranesterakevents

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Sleek, elegant, and intentionally understated, the ceremony in the Colonnade Room at the Fairmont Hotel let Angelica & Ricky take center stage beneath a classic bamboo chuppah draped in orchids and hydrangea. Letting the florals whisper elegance rather than shout, we kept things minimal and modern.⁣
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Angelica's sculptural Biedermeier bouquet of callas, roses, and stock set the tone for the monochromatic magic to come. And once the reception doors opened and guests entered the Grand Ballroom? Drama fully activated. Cascading white phalaenopsis orchids, glowing candlelight, and modern tablescapes transformed the space into a luxe all-white dream.⁣
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Proof that restraint in one room can set the stage for serious impact in the next. ✨⁣
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📍 @fairmontwashington⁣
📷 @roephoto⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @alexandranesterakevents

When Clara & John shared their vision of adding just a touch of blue to their wedding at DAR, we took that spark and ran with it. Instead of reaching for blue flowers, we leaned into chinoiserie — weaving in patterned porcelain vessels to add depth, interest, and that perfect pop of blue. It’s what we love most: taking your ideas and elevating them into something layered, unexpected, and completely yours.⁣
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P.S. - Did you know there`s a cabinet at DAR that holds a collection of blue transferware dishes and container? Look for it the next time you`re there!⁣
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📍 @eventsdar⁣
📷 @alyssamariephotosllc⁣
🍽 @corcorancaterers⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @gloriousweddingsevents

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When Clara & John shared their vision of adding just a touch of blue to their wedding at DAR, we took that spark and ran with it. Instead of reaching for blue flowers, we leaned into chinoiserie — weaving in patterned porcelain vessels to add depth, interest, and that perfect pop of blue. It’s what we love most: taking your ideas and elevating them into something layered, unexpected, and completely yours.⁣
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P.S. - Did you know there's a cabinet at DAR that holds a collection of blue transferware dishes and container? Look for it the next time you're there!⁣
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📍 @eventsdar⁣
📷 @alyssamariephotosllc⁣
🍽 @corcorancaterers⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @gloriousweddingsevents

A burst of color, texture, and creativity at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. 🎨 ⁣
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For Lara & Owen`s ceremony, we collaborated with @modernfoliage and @voileandveil to create a truly immersive and unforgettable moment filled with lush draping a greenery, symphony of plants and, of course, florals. It’s always such a joy to transform this iconic space — and we’re thrilled to be returning to NMWA this weekend for another gorgeous celebration. Follow along in stories for a behind-the-scenes look at what we’re designing next!⁣
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📍 @nmwaspecialevents⁣
📷 @masonphotography⁣
🍽 @spilledmilkdc⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @jenniferroseeventsandweddings

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A burst of color, texture, and creativity at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. 🎨 ⁣
⁣
For Lara & Owen's ceremony, we collaborated with @modernfoliage and @voileandveil to create a truly immersive and unforgettable moment filled with lush draping a greenery, symphony of plants and, of course, florals. It’s always such a joy to transform this iconic space — and we’re thrilled to be returning to NMWA this weekend for another gorgeous celebration. Follow along in stories for a behind-the-scenes look at what we’re designing next!⁣
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📍 @nmwaspecialevents⁣
📷 @masonphotography⁣
🍽 @spilledmilkdc⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @jenniferroseeventsandweddings

Double duty, done beautifully.

For Claire & Sean’s wedding at the Dockmaster’s Building, we created a floral garland for their ceremony arch. Eleegant, lush, and just dramatic enough to hold its own against the waterfront backdrop.

But we weren’t done yet. That same garland made a second appearance, repurposed to trail down the length of their head table. Thoughtful, sustainable, and completely gorgeous. Because we believe a good floral moment deserves an encore.

📍 @wharfdcevents
🍽️ @maineventcaterersdc
📷 @kir2ben
💐 @petalsedgedc
🎶 @dangoldmanevents
📋 @idaroseevents

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Double duty, done beautifully.

For Claire & Sean’s wedding at the Dockmaster’s Building, we created a floral garland for their ceremony arch. Eleegant, lush, and just dramatic enough to hold its own against the waterfront backdrop.

But we weren’t done yet. That same garland made a second appearance, repurposed to trail down the length of their head table. Thoughtful, sustainable, and completely gorgeous. Because we believe a good floral moment deserves an encore.

📍 @wharfdcevents
🍽️ @maineventcaterersdc
📷 @kir2ben
💐 @petalsedgedc
🎶 @dangoldmanevents
📋 @idaroseevents

Sage and lavender never looked so chic 💜🌿 Alex & Andrew’s wedding at the Alexandrian was a perfect study in color-forward design. We loved how the bold linens played off the florals—especially those dreamy taper candles echoing the palette. Under a clear-top tent, the entire space felt fresh, modern, and effortlessly romantic. Proof that thoughtful details and color can transform a space into something unforgettable.⁣
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📍 @thealexandrianhotel⁣
📷 @leahmarguliesphotography⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @kimnewtonweddings

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