Summer Wildflower River Farm Wedding

Photo by Jodi & Kurt Photography

Alexandra and Brian married on a beautiful June day at River Farm. The summer wildflower River Farm wedding was truly intimate and filled with personal touches. It was especially wonderful for us to provide day of event management in addition to the flowers as the bride’s father is our landlord Charley Varipapa’s brother! The vision for the wedding was understated with a palette of pastel wildflowers. Alexandra’s bouquet featured a mix of light pink stock and astilbe, light blue delphinium, craspedia, solidago, purple lisianthus and touches of lavender and mint. A circlet of light pink wax flower was fashioned for Alexandra’s hair. Brian wore a boutonniere of light blue delphinium and light pink astilbe. The wedding party was similarly intimate, kept to family cousins and Alexandra and Brian’s daughter, who wore a matching crown of light pink wax flower. The three flower girls wore crowns of light blue delphinium, white lisianthus, light pink astilbe, and accents of lavender.

Photo by Jodi & Kurt Photography

Photo by Jodi & Kurt Photography

The ceremony took place in front of the large tree at River Farm. A stunning arch served as the focal point for the ceremony, designed using curly willow branches and salal, delphinium, stock, lisianthus, solidago, astilbe, spray roses, and Queen Anne’s lace in shades of pale pink, light blue, cream, purple and white. The ceremony was officiated by a family friend from their years at Episcopal High School.

Photo by Jodi & Kurt Photography

Classic arch with summer wildflowers beneath grand tree at River Farm

Photo by Jodi & Kurt Photography

For the reception, two long tables featured an eclectic mix of milk glass, depression glass and blue mason jars filled with a palette of pastel wildflowers. Individually inscribed place cards directed people to their seats.

Photo by Jodi & Kurt Photography

French farm chairs give the rustic wedding reception an elegant flair at River Farm

Photo by Jodi & Kurt Photography

Photo by Jodi & Kurt Photography

A great night was had by all! Congratulations Alexandra and Brian, and thank you for letting us be a part of your summer wildflower River Farm wedding day.

Photo by Jodi & Kurt Photography

Ceremony & Reception: River Farm

Caterer: Eat & Smile Catering

Photography: Jodi and Kurt Photography

Florist: Petal’s Edge

Cake: Fluffy Thoughts

Ceremony Music: String Poets

Reception Music: DC Fusion

Transportation: Chariots for Hire

Day of Coordination: Petal’s Edge

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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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

Tall, bold, and unapologetically pink 💖

Caren & Aaron’s wedding at the always-stylish Hotel Monaco DC was a maximalist floral dream! Think king protea, astilbe, tulips, succulents, even pineapple accents!🍍 All artfully arranged to bring their vibrant vision to life. We had so much fun leaning into texture, color, and unexpected elements in this design.

If you’ve got big ideas, we’re all ears (and petals! And even pineapples 😜 ). Tap the link in bio to start dreaming!⁣
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📍 @monacodc⁣
📸 @susiehadeed⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @bellwetherevents

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Tall, bold, and unapologetically pink 💖

Caren & Aaron’s wedding at the always-stylish Hotel Monaco DC was a maximalist floral dream! Think king protea, astilbe, tulips, succulents, even pineapple accents!🍍 All artfully arranged to bring their vibrant vision to life. We had so much fun leaning into texture, color, and unexpected elements in this design.

If you’ve got big ideas, we’re all ears (and petals! And even pineapples 😜 ). Tap the link in bio to start dreaming!⁣
⁣
📍 @monacodc⁣
📸 @susiehadeed⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @bellwetherevents

Some weddings are magic. ✨

This one just took a cart, a loading dock, stairs, ramps, 250 feet of hallway, and a very determined florist team.

Here’s what you don’t see in the final gallery: the cardio, the zip ties, the setup hustle. But would we do it all again for this dreamy blue-and-white moment we created for Jenni & Aaron at the Omni Shoreham? Absolutely.

📍 @omnishorehamhotel
📷 @genevieveleiperphotography
💐 @petalaedgedc

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Some weddings are magic. ✨

This one just took a cart, a loading dock, stairs, ramps, 250 feet of hallway, and a very determined florist team.

Here’s what you don’t see in the final gallery: the cardio, the zip ties, the setup hustle. But would we do it all again for this dreamy blue-and-white moment we created for Jenni & Aaron at the Omni Shoreham? Absolutely.

📍 @omnishorehamhotel
📷 @genevieveleiperphotography
💐 @petalaedgedc

We might be known for our willingness to flower just about anything! And when we were asked to floral the trunk of a vintage car, of course we were game! As guests arrived to the event, it served as the perfect photo moment! Just ask this chic guest 😊⁣
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📍 @hotelheronalexandria⁣
📕 @tsgalexandria⁣
📋 @cherryblossomeventsdc⁣
📷 @costolaphotography⁣
🎥 @therescuemedia⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
🧵 @stitchedbynpk⁣
🪑 @selecteventgroup @smthingvintage⁣
💡 @frostlightingdc⁣
draping/bar @fabeventsdc⁣
🖊 @calligraphetteco⁣
💃 @spoonfuloftrish

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We might be known for our willingness to flower just about anything! And when we were asked to floral the trunk of a vintage car, of course we were game! As guests arrived to the event, it served as the perfect photo moment! Just ask this chic guest 😊⁣
⁣
📍 @hotelheronalexandria⁣
📕 @tsgalexandria⁣
📋 @cherryblossomeventsdc⁣
📷 @costolaphotography⁣
🎥 @therescuemedia⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
🧵 @stitchedbynpk⁣
🪑 @selecteventgroup @smthingvintage⁣
💡 @frostlightingdc⁣
draping/bar @fabeventsdc⁣
🖊 @calligraphetteco⁣
💃 @spoonfuloftrish

Some weddings are sweet.
 This one? Smart, stylish, and just a little unexpected.

At Eaton DC, where there’s a record player in the lobby and intention in every detail, we brought florals that nodded to tradition. White and blush, gold compotes, lush greenery - and then we slipped in a few surprises (hello, orchids). From a ceremony full of movement to tall reception designs that played with height and shape, this wedding proved modern love doesn’t have to be minimal.

📍 @eatonhotel.dc
📷 @jessicanazarovaphotography
💐 @petalsedgedc

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