Statement Wedding at Decatur House

Every wedding makes a statement. Choices in style, color and more make each event unique to the couple hosting and being celebrated. In the case of Ever and Evan’s statement wedding at Decatur House, the wedding party made a literal statement with portraits at the Supreme Court. Ever and her bridesmaids stood in front of the Supreme Court holding signs that together read, “Women belong in all places where decisions are being made.” We love to nod to both Ever and Evan’s legal backgrounds on their wedding day.

Ever and Evan’s original nuptial plans, like many this year, began with plans in 2019. An elegant event initially planned for August of 2020 became an event for May 2021, and then finally an August 2021 event. Not only the date changed. Originally planned for a museum setting, in navigating the ever changing landscape of safety, the couple opted to move their festivities to Decatur House, where the reception would take place under tent.

The day began with classic white bouquets and boutonnieres accented with beautiful touches of dusty green eucalyptus and dusty miller. The ceremony took place at National City Christian Church. A mix of elevated and low designs featuring gold stands and containers brought the reception tent to life. White hydrangea, roses, spray roses, lisianthus, dahlia, and multiple types of greenery were used throughout the space. And finally, adding a warm glow to the tent at Decatur House, floating candles on each of the tables brought everything together.

Marshall Scott Photography

Ceremony: National City Christian Church

Reception: Decatur House

Caterer: RSVP Catering

Photography: Marshall Scott Photography

Videography: Pretty Films

Florist: Petal’s Edge

DJ: Dan Goldman

Cake: Buttercream Bakeshop

Beauty: Carola Myers

Planning: Roberts & Co.

Summer weddings? We’ll never shut up about them. 💚🤍

Erin & Ben’s wedding at Capitol View at 400 was everything we love about the season: classic greens, crisp whites, a sailcloth tent, and flowers that let the setting shine. From the bouquet to the boutonniere, every detail was timeless without feeling predictable.

And of course, no Capitol View at 400 wedding is complete without a stroll over to the U.S. Capitol for portraits. It’s one of the many reasons we love designing weddings at this iconic Washington, DC venue.

If you’re planning a Capitol View at 400 wedding and looking for a florist who knows how to make classic feel anything but ordinary... we’d love to talk

⛪️ @stpetersdc
📍 @capitolviewat400 @capitolviewat400
🍽️ @corcorancaterers
📷 @sarandipityphotography
💐 @petalsedgedc
🍰 @corcorancaterers

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Summer weddings? We’ll never shut up about them. 💚🤍

Erin & Ben’s wedding at Capitol View at 400 was everything we love about the season: classic greens, crisp whites, a sailcloth tent, and flowers that let the setting shine. From the bouquet to the boutonniere, every detail was timeless without feeling predictable.

And of course, no Capitol View at 400 wedding is complete without a stroll over to the U.S. Capitol for portraits. It’s one of the many reasons we love designing weddings at this iconic Washington, DC venue.

If you’re planning a Capitol View at 400 wedding and looking for a florist who knows how to make classic feel anything but ordinary... we’d love to talk

⛪️ @stpetersdc
📍 @capitolviewat400 @capitolviewat400
🍽️ @corcorancaterers
📷 @sarandipityphotography
💐 @petalsedgedc
🍰 @corcorancaterers

If there is one design element that always works at St. Francis Hall, it is candlelight. The stone walls hold the glow in a way that makes the entire room feel warm and intimate once the sun goes down, no matter the time of year.⁣
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For Katherine & Johnathan`’s summer wedding, we layered taper candles in varying pastel shades with small votives across the long tables. The room slowly came alive as guests entered for dinner. The flowers were designed to sit comfortably among the candles rather than compete with them, allowing the light to move through the arrangements and across the tables. By the time everyone was seated, the hall felt completely transformed.⁣
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📍@stfrancishall⁣
📷 @adelaantalphotography⁣
🍽️ @purpleonioncateringco
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @perfectlyyoursevents

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If there is one design element that always works at St. Francis Hall, it is candlelight. The stone walls hold the glow in a way that makes the entire room feel warm and intimate once the sun goes down, no matter the time of year.⁣
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For Katherine & Johnathan'’s summer wedding, we layered taper candles in varying pastel shades with small votives across the long tables. The room slowly came alive as guests entered for dinner. The flowers were designed to sit comfortably among the candles rather than compete with them, allowing the light to move through the arrangements and across the tables. By the time everyone was seated, the hall felt completely transformed.⁣
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📍@stfrancishall⁣
📷 @adelaantalphotography⁣
🍽️ @purpleonioncateringco
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @perfectlyyoursevents

Can you say, “Too cute!” 🥰

📍 @eventsatandersonhouse
📷 @genevieveleiperphotography
💐 @petalsedgedc

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Can you say, “Too cute!” 🥰

📍 @eventsatandersonhouse
📷 @genevieveleiperphotography
💐 @petalsedgedc

Lavender can be a surprisingly difficult color.⁣
Too much and it can feel overly sweet. Too little and it disappears entirely.⁣
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What we loved about Kortni & Aaron`s wedding at 2941 Restaurant in Falls Church was how lavender was balanced with crisp whites, soft sage greens, and layered textures. The result felt romantic and fresh without feeling precious.⁣
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A reminder that color is rarely about the color itself. It`s about what you pair it with.⁣
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📍@2941Restaurant @2941weddings⁣
📷 @paperboysweddings⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
🎶 @freestylebooking⁣
📋 @sarasocialscene

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Lavender can be a surprisingly difficult color.⁣
Too much and it can feel overly sweet. Too little and it disappears entirely.⁣
⁣
What we loved about Kortni & Aaron's wedding at 2941 Restaurant in Falls Church was how lavender was balanced with crisp whites, soft sage greens, and layered textures. The result felt romantic and fresh without feeling precious.⁣
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A reminder that color is rarely about the color itself. It's about what you pair it with.⁣
⁣
📍@2941Restaurant @2941weddings⁣
📷 @paperboysweddings⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
🎶 @freestylebooking⁣
📋 @sarasocialscene

The Old Masters knew something we’re bringing back. ✨

Clusters of plums, grapes, even nuts add to the lush tablescape of flowers, the kind of abundance that belongs in a Caravaggio painting. Rich, tactile, and impossibly beautiful in person. It’s one of our favorite ways to add depth and drama to a wedding table without sacrificing an ounce of elegance.

📍 @riverfarm_va
📷 @ashleewilcoxphoto
💐 @petalsedgedc
🪑 @curatedeventsdmv
📝 @thestationeryarchitect
📋 @simplybold_events

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The Old Masters knew something we’re bringing back. ✨

Clusters of plums, grapes, even nuts add to the lush tablescape of flowers, the kind of abundance that belongs in a Caravaggio painting. Rich, tactile, and impossibly beautiful in person. It’s one of our favorite ways to add depth and drama to a wedding table without sacrificing an ounce of elegance.

📍 @riverfarm_va
📷 @ashleewilcoxphoto
💐 @petalsedgedc
🪑 @curatedeventsdmv
📝 @thestationeryarchitect
📋 @simplybold_events

One of the easiest ways to make a ballroom feel dynamic is to stop making every table look the same.⁣
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For Michelle & Sam`s wedding at the Colonnade Room at the Fairmont, we mixed tall centerpieces with lower garden-style arrangements, creating variation throughout the room and giving the eye somewhere new to land at every turn.⁣
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But the tables weren`t carrying the design on their own. A flower-filled garland stretched the length of the head table. Greenery-clad columns framed the colonnade and dance floor throughout the evening. Together, those larger elements helped anchor the room while the centerpieces added rhythm and movement.⁣
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Different heights. Different focal points. One cohesive design.⁣
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📍@fairmontwashington⁣
📷 @astridphoto⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @lr_eventsdc