Summer Wedding at Hotel Monaco DC

t was clear from the very beginning that Ellen had a playful, confident sense of style when she shared her take on “something blue.” A flash of royal blue heels peeked out from beneath her wedding dress, setting the tone for a vibrant summer wedding at Hotel Monaco DC that embraced color in the most joyful way.

That bold spirit carried straight through the wedding party florals. Teal bridesmaid dresses created a striking backdrop for a palette of pinks that ranged from soft and romantic to bright and unapologetically fun. Light pink stock mixed effortlessly with hot pink dahlias, perfectly suited for a summer celebration in the heart of Washington, DC. The overall effect felt fresh, modern, and full of personality, exactly what a summer wedding at Hotel Monaco DC calls for.

Ellen’s bridal bouquet was designed in layered shades of pink and white, combining Café au Lait dahlias with pink Constance garden roses, ivory Vendela roses, white stock, and white lisianthus. The mix felt lush without being heavy, allowing each bloom to shine while still reading as a cohesive, seasonal arrangement. Bridesmaids carried complementary bouquets featuring roses in blush through hot pink, accented with light pink stock, hot pink dahlias, and soft touches of white lisianthus. Each bouquet was finished with teal satin ribbon, a small but thoughtful detail that tied the entire color story together.

Even the youngest member of the wedding party was thoughtfully styled. The flower girl carried a pomander of pink sweetheart roses suspended from a teal satin ribbon loop, while pink spray roses were delicately wired into her hair—sweet, summery, and perfectly scaled for her role. Throughout the day, Love Life Images captured the wedding party against the vibrant backdrop of Hotel Monaco, highlighting both the bold florals and the joyful energy of the celebration.

The reception continued the pink-forward palette in a way that felt festive rather than overwhelming. Guest tables were dressed with silver ceramic cylinder vases filled with hydrangea, stock, roses, spray roses, dahlias, and mini calla lilies, all in varying shades of pink. The reflective silver vessels added a touch of elegance, balancing the playful color palette and complementing the sophisticated interiors of Hotel Monaco. A fun, floral-accented cake design echoed the pink hues seen throughout the room, tying the entire look together seamlessly.

This summer wedding at Hotel Monaco DC was a perfect reminder that bold color choices, when thoughtfully layered, can feel both refined and celebratory. From Ellen’s blue heels to the final floral details at the reception, every element reflected a couple unafraid to embrace color, personality, and the joyful spirit of a Washington, DC summer wedding.

Bridal portrait on elegant staircase at the Hotel Monaco. The bridal bouquet was in shades of pink and white — love life images

First look. The bridal bouquet was in shades of pink and white using Café au Lait dahlia, pink Constance garden roses, ivory Vendela roses, white stock, and white lisianthus. — love life images

The bridal bouquet was in shades of pink and white using Café au Lait dahlia, pink Constance garden roses, ivory Vendela roses, white stock, and white lisianthus. — love life images

Summer wedding at the Hotel Monaco DC — love life images

Floral table centerpiece for summer wedding at the Hotel Monaco in Washington, DC — Love Life Images

Summer wedding reception at the Hotel Monaco DC — Love Life Images

Sweetheart table at Hotel Monaco DC summer wedding — love life images

Floral centerpieces in shades of pink for summer wedding at Hotel Monaco DC — love life images

Ceremony: Dahlgren Chapel

Reception: Hotel Monaco

Photography: Love Life Images

Florist: Petal’s Edge:

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In discussing final changes, one of our couples had a note of hesitation in her voice, worried her palette might set a different mood than intended. Not seasonal enough? Too austere?

But here’s the thing: mood can be a matter of perspective. Which brings us to this wedding: once upon a time, orange was typecast as a strictly fall color. But flowers don’t follow rules. They bloom wildly, confidently, year-round! There are orange flowers in every season and in recent years, we’ve seen orange blooms show up to spring weddings, as warm oranges at summer soirées, and of course they’re still the favored guest at autumn affairs. Each time, the hue brings something fresh. Joy. Energy. That just-right edge.

Your color story should feel like you. In fact, for Olivia & David’s wedding, our bride’s mother shared that the color palette had been the one in her daughter’s childhood bedroom. A vibrant floral story that she had been living with all along. That’s what flowers can do. Pull memories forward, stitch generations together and turn a wedding into something deeply personal. And if it happens to challenge a few outdated ideas? Even better. 😉

📍 @eventsdar
📷 @photosbysteveandjane
🍽️ @corcorancaterers
💐 @petalsedgedc
📋 @birchmanagement

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In discussing final changes, one of our couples had a note of hesitation in her voice, worried her palette might set a different mood than intended. Not seasonal enough? Too austere?

But here’s the thing: mood can be a matter of perspective. Which brings us to this wedding: once upon a time, orange was typecast as a strictly fall color. But flowers don’t follow rules. They bloom wildly, confidently, year-round! There are orange flowers in every season and in recent years, we’ve seen orange blooms show up to spring weddings, as warm oranges at summer soirées, and of course they’re still the favored guest at autumn affairs. Each time, the hue brings something fresh. Joy. Energy. That just-right edge.

Your color story should feel like you. In fact, for Olivia & David’s wedding, our bride’s mother shared that the color palette had been the one in her daughter’s childhood bedroom. A vibrant floral story that she had been living with all along. That’s what flowers can do. Pull memories forward, stitch generations together and turn a wedding into something deeply personal. And if it happens to challenge a few outdated ideas? Even better. 😉

📍 @eventsdar
📷 @photosbysteveandjane
🍽️ @corcorancaterers
💐 @petalsedgedc
📋 @birchmanagement

Cheers to the weekend and two of the most stylish grooms you ever did see! Lush garlands with flowers lined the tables for Trevor & Jermaine`s gorgeous al fresco wedding at the Salamander Resort in Middleburg, and my, oh my was it STUNNING!⁣
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📍@salamanderresort⁣
📷 @lisablumephoto

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Cheers to the weekend and two of the most stylish grooms you ever did see! Lush garlands with flowers lined the tables for Trevor & Jermaine's gorgeous al fresco wedding at the Salamander Resort in Middleburg, and my, oh my was it STUNNING!⁣
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📍@salamanderresort⁣
📷 @lisablumephoto

You know it’s a good day when this is the response you get to a proposal:⁣
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“I’m actually crying. It’s so beautiful. It’s everything I wanted it to be.”⁣
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Many companies spend tons of time, money, and effort trying to dissect and analyze consumer habits, lifestyle patterns and predictive indicators of “ideal clients”. It turns out, we can use flowers to speak to our clients` vision, and it`s something we`ve figured out simply by listening. We take simple cues and sometimes vague descriptions, turning them into a clear direction that reflects each couple’s individual nuances and personality.

📷 Abby Grace Photo

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You know it’s a good day when this is the response you get to a proposal:⁣
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“I’m actually crying. It’s so beautiful. It’s everything I wanted it to be.”⁣
⁣
Many companies spend tons of time, money, and effort trying to dissect and analyze consumer habits, lifestyle patterns and predictive indicators of “ideal clients”. It turns out, we can use flowers to speak to our clients' vision, and it's something we've figured out simply by listening. We take simple cues and sometimes vague descriptions, turning them into a clear direction that reflects each couple’s individual nuances and personality.

📷 Abby Grace Photo

We will never tire of a warm and colorful wedding in the city during the winter months. Sunny yellow just hits differently during those cold dark evenings! 💛

📍 Carnegie Institute
🍽️ Kosher Kitchen
📷 @roephoto
📋 @smevents

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We will never tire of a warm and colorful wedding in the city during the winter months. Sunny yellow just hits differently during those cold dark evenings! 💛

📍 Carnegie Institute
🍽️ Kosher Kitchen
📷 @roephoto
📋 @smevents

Ten years is a wild thing to look back on! And 20 photos is hardly enough. Scrolling through 2016 feels like opening a time capsule of big ideas, brave design choices, and most of all, couples who trusted us with moments that still matter. That year was packed. New venues. A blizzard. We ordered more dusty miller than we thought could safely exist in the world, and greenery was having a moment. Features landed because the work spoke for itself. We saw our flowers in print, on glossy pages people actually saved, and across platforms that shaped the wedding world at the time.

Our rebrand had already happened a couple years prior, during our tenth anniversary, so 2016 was about momentum: refining who we were, deepening relationships, and building a body of work that still feels like us.

The way we share has changed, but the heart of it hasn’t. Great clients. Thoughtful design. And stories that age beautifully. 💐

Photos @juliette_fradin_photography @jodiandkurtphoto @roephoto @eliturnerstudios @dcphotog

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Ten years is a wild thing to look back on! And 20 photos is hardly enough. Scrolling through 2016 feels like opening a time capsule of big ideas, brave design choices, and most of all, couples who trusted us with moments that still matter. That year was packed. New venues. A blizzard. We ordered more dusty miller than we thought could safely exist in the world, and greenery was having a moment. Features landed because the work spoke for itself. We saw our flowers in print, on glossy pages people actually saved, and across platforms that shaped the wedding world at the time.

Our rebrand had already happened a couple years prior, during our tenth anniversary, so 2016 was about momentum: refining who we were, deepening relationships, and building a body of work that still feels like us.

The way we share has changed, but the heart of it hasn’t. Great clients. Thoughtful design. And stories that age beautifully. 💐

Photos @juliette_fradin_photography @jodiandkurtphoto @roephoto @eliturnerstudios @dcphotog

Amanda & Matt’s winter wedding was a complete VIBE with so many fabulous details revealing themselves as you looked more closely. We reveled in the trust this couple had in us to create something that was just for them, and we couldn’t have been more ELATED with the final result! Looking forward to so many more unique weddings this coming year!!!⁣
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📍 @districtwinery⁣
📷 @darcytroutman_weddings⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc

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