Summery Yellow River Farm Wedding

Brigid and Alex really had one of the most picture perfect summery yellow River Farm wedding days. Sunny yellows mixed with cool grays for the color palette, and the whimsical infusion of fruit in the centerpieces added just a touch of casual playfulness.

Brigid carried a beautiful bouquet of ivory roses, yellow and white mini-calla lilies and white freesia accented with dusty miller for a touch of gray. The bridesmaids carried flowers in shades of yellow – roses, calla lilies, freesia – accented with dusty miller, just a shade lighter than their gray dresses. The groom wore a white mini-calla lily and the rest of the men yellow. The clean and crisp modern simplicity highlighted the contrast between the yellows and grays of the wedding palette.

Photo by Jeff Simpson Photography

At the summery yellow River Farm wedding reception, guests were greeted with a sea of gently swaying white and gray paper lanterns hanging from the tent poles. Table centerpieces alternated between glass cylinder vases and clusters of pint size mason jars, each lined with lemon slices. The vases held flowers in varying shades of yellow, whether featured monobotanically or in a textured mix – stock, yarrow, freesia, and roses. Together with the rattan chargers and brown wood chairs, it made for a fresh, summer casual fete!

Photo by Jeff Simpson Photography

Ceremony: St. Raymond of Penafort Church

Reception: River Farm

Caterer: Main Event Caterers

Photography: Jeff Simpson Photography

Florist: Petal’s Edge Floral Design

No inspiration photos. No flower list. No detailed design brief. Just a color palette and the freedom to run with it.

We took fuchsia, purple, and blue and turned them into layers of saturated color, unexpected textures, and flowers that made the whole room feel alive.

There’s something pretty magical about a client giving us a direction and then getting out of the way. They know their brand. We know flowers. And this is what happens when everyone trusts each other to do what they do best.

Give us the colors. We’ll take it from there. 🌸

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The bouquet is often the first place a couple’s floral vision comes to life. It is the piece everyone notices up close, and it quietly sets the tone for the entire wedding design.⁣
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For Mandana & Jan’s St. Francis Hall wedding, Mandana carried a cascading bouquet of white anemone, burgundy hanging amaranthus, roses and spray roses in shades of burgundy and cream, and burgundy protea accented with eucalyptus and jasmine vine. The shapes were bold and sculptural, which gave the bouquet a modern feeling while still feeling elegant against the historic backdrop of the hall. When a bouquet reflects the personality of the couple, it becomes more than just flowers. It becomes part of the story of the day.⁣
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There’s something really special about designing flowers for a venue that already feels immersed in the landscape around it.⁣
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At the Dockmaster Building, the water, sky, reflections, and light become part of the experience. The floor-to-ceiling glass and panoramic waterfront views create a setting that feels airy, modern, and completely different from the more traditional DC wedding venues we work in so often.⁣
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We loved leaning into that atmosphere for Claire & Sean`s wedding with flowers that felt organic, textural, and romantic without competing with the architecture or the view.⁣
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