Summer weddings in Washington, DC, have a very particular energy to them. The city feels softer near the water, the evenings stretch a little longer, and venues like Sequoia Restaurant almost completely transform once the light starts reflecting off the Potomac. Paige and Andrew’s wedding captured that atmosphere perfectly with a classic blue and white palette centered around masses of hydrangea, a ceremony at the DC War Memorial, and a reception that felt elegant without losing the ease of a summer celebration.
Prior to the ceremony, the couple started the day with photos on the Watergate rooftop, at the Kennedy Center and then the DC War Memorial, all quietly beautiful locations in the city. The DC War Memorial in particular is surrounded by trees and tucked just off the National Mall, the memorial has an intimacy that surprises guests every time. Layered white and blue blooms felt natural against the marble architecture and summer greenery. Hydrangea was the foundation of the floral design throughout the day. Shades of crisp white and soft blue created a palette that felt timeless and refined while still reading distinctly seasonal. The flowers brought fullness and texture to the arrangements without needing excessive complexity, which suited both the ceremony and waterfront reception beautifully.
Paige’s bouquet carried the same overall feeling as the wedding itself: classic, romantic, and effortless. The blue and white flowers created softness and movement while still maintaining a polished look that fit seamlessly within the black tie atmosphere of the day. The bridesmaids, clad in pale blue dresses, carried bouquets in a simpler form with the same shades of blue and white carried through with roses, delphinium and more.
Following a traditional ceremony at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, the wedding proceeded to Sequoia Restaurant for the festive celebration. One of the reasons we love designing for a Sequoia Restaurant wedding is that the venue already gives couples so much visually. The expansive windows, river views, and location along the Georgetown waterfront naturally create drama, particularly during summer evenings when the light pours into the reception space. Floral design here works best when it enhances the setting rather than competing with it.
For the reception, blue and white hydrangea arrangements helped bring cohesion throughout the room while keeping the overall design clean and inviting. The palette echoed the water and sky outside without becoming overly thematic, something that can be difficult to balance with blue wedding flowers.
There is something enduring about blue and white wedding flowers, especially in the summer. They never feel trendy in a way that quickly dates a wedding, and they photograph beautifully in natural light. Paige & Andrew’s wedding leaned into that timelessness while still feeling fresh, relaxed, and fully connected to the season.
Paige and Andrew’s Sequoia Restaurant wedding was a beautiful reminder that classic wedding design does not need to feel overly formal or complicated. Sometimes a thoughtful palette, beautiful flowers, candlelight, and an incredible setting are exactly enough.
Ceremony: St. Peters Catholic Church
Reception: Sequoia Restaurant
Photography: Cat Granger Photography
Florist: Petal’s Edge Floral Design
Music: Washington Talent Agency
Beauty: Bridal Glow with Victoria O
Attire: Suit Supply, Revelry, Lovely Bride DC
Planner: Jordan Von Lange
