One of the best parts of the job is getting to know the families behind the weddings and events we design for, especially the moms. Over the years, we’ve met so many incredible women who embody strength, warmth, generosity, and heart in ways both big and small.⁣
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And one of the sweetest parts of growing our retail arm, the Shop at Petal’s Edge, has been watching some of our couples grow their own families. Getting to share in those milestones too, from Valentine`s Day to Mother’s Day flowers, has given us great joy.⁣
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Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers and mother figures we’ve had the privilege of celebrating along the way.

One of the things we love about St. Francis Hall is how dramatic the room becomes once guests enter for the reception. Long tables, candlelight, and floral centerpieces change the entire mood of the space. We often mix tall and low arrangements here so the room feels layered and dimensional instead of flat. The result is romantic, a little theatrical, and exactly the kind of setting that makes a wedding dinner feel unforgettable.⁣
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For Allie & Bud`s garden-inspired spring wedding at St. Francis Hall, the goal was to soften the hall’s historic architecture with flowers that felt abundant and organic. A palette of peaches, creams, and layered greens brought a fresh garden feeling into the room, with lush arrangements that felt almost as if they had just been gathered from the landscape. Against the stone walls and warm wood of the hall, the effect was both elegant and inviting, proof that this historic Washington, DC venue can transform beautifully depending on the floral vision.⁣
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📍@stfrancishall⁣
🍽 @simplyfreshevents⁣
📷 @maddywilliamsphotography
💐@petalsedgedc

Industrial space… but make it soft, romantic, and completely unforgettable ✨⁣
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Sally and Kevin’s wedding at the Torpedo Factory Art Center is exactly why we love this venue so much. It gives you contrast. Edge. And then you layer in blush, ivory, pale green, and gold? Magic.⁣
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Her bouquet was all the good stuff: white peonies, Cafe au Lait dahlias, garden roses, and the prettiest hint of blush. Classic, but not boring. Elevated, but still emotional.⁣
And those ceremony arrangements? Pulled double duty into the reception (because yes, we’re always thinking about that). Soft romance in an industrial space just hits differently.⁣
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📍@torpedofactory⁣
📷 @meghanelizabethphotography⁣
🍽 @spilledmilkdc⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @amaviweddingevents

It was all about subtle contrast. Low, textured white arrangements layered with smoke glass, petite vases, and candlelight that actually did its job, casting that warm, flattering glow across the room. A few elevated pieces pulled the eye upward, connecting the space without overwhelming it. Nothing excessive, just beautifully considered from every angle⁣
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📍@armynavyclubdc⁣
📷 @compass_studios⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @robertsandco