Sustainable Wedding

Sustainable Wedding

Weddings are one of the greatest days of many people’s lives. They are also, arguably, the source of a lot of waste, from paper products to excess food and even (gasp!) left over flowers. Being eco-conscious was a concern for Rachel and Nikki. Their nature-inspired wedding at Temple Emanuel in Kensington, Maryland, took these issues to heart.

Sustainability was a central theme of their nuptials, as was to fill the day with warmth and love and a very personal vibe. The traditional Jewish wedding ceremony was infused with adaptations for their progressive values and the fact that they were two women. The processional to the chuppah was led by their 97- and 87-year-old grandmothers (respectively) walking  down the aisle hand-in-hand. You can imagine that there was not a dry eye in the house from that moment on. The temple itself is filled with lots of natural light, a nature-inspired feeling, and a tree-of-life themed bimah designed using reclaimed wood. The ladies were both walked down the aisle by their parents, so decided to forego bouquets. They were married in an amazing temple beneath a birch pole chuppah.

Rachel and Nikki chose bamboo, orchids, bonsai trees and succulents planted in driftwood for their sustainable wedding centerpieces. The designs were created to allow guests to take these home following the wedding. Nikki and Rachel have both commented on how they still see the plants in people’s homes on visits to family and friends following the wedding.

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Ceremony & Reception: Temple Emanuel

Catering: Festive Foods

Photography: Michael Temchine

Florist: Petal’s Edge Floral Design

Entertainment: Mark Novak Band

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Love in full bloom - rain and all ☔️ ✨ 

Tamari & Zach embraced the romance of a rainy day ceremony at the historic Tudor Place, saying “I do” beneath clear umbrellas. Then they celebrated in the cozy, intimate setting of the Tabard Inn - with a warm floral palette of corals and oranges, the dreamiest Cafe au Lait dahlias, and proof that a little rain only adds to the magic. 

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G is for greenery 🌿, L is for lush ✨… you get the idea! 

When it comes to statement-making florals, a well-placed garland can do it all—elevate long tables, frame a ceremony aisle, or even drape around a fountain for that effortlessly chic look. Who said greenery was just filler? 💅 

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Industrial spaces have a beauty of their own, but the right floral design can take them from warehouse to urban garden. 🌿✨ 

For Laura & Michael’s Dock 5 wedding, we played with scale—tall magnolia branches to emphasize the height, lush florals to soften the space, and candlelight to add warmth. The result? An urban oasis that felt both grand and intimate.

1️⃣Go Big with Greenery – Tall magnolia branches brought height and movement to Laura & Michael’s Dock 5 wedding

2️⃣ Mix Textures – Lush, low floral arrangements softened the industrial edges while keeping the space dynamic

3️⃣ Layer Candlelight – Warm glows + metal details = a romantic urban oasis

4️⃣ Frame Key Spaces – A floral garland on the head table grounded the design and added intimacy. Trees flanking the table took it to the next level 

5️⃣ Contrast is Key – Pairing the raw, industrial elements with soft florals and organic details created the perfect balance

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