Traditional Alexandria Wedding

Alexandra and Steven ‘s wedding as the epitome of a traditional Alexandria wedding. From the traditional ceremony setting at Christ Church, one of the oldest churches in Old Town Alexandria, to the reception at Mount Vernon Inn on George Washington’s estate, the wedding spelled classic from touch to finish. Alexandra’s long-sleeve lace gone exuded classic Grace Kelley vibes, while Steven looked dashing in his Marine Corp dress uniform. Florals embraced a delicate blush and dove gray palette. Classic done oh-so-right.

The bridal bouquet featured the best of spring. The loosely styled, garden bouquet featured peonies and Juliet garden roses, spring touches of lilac, light pink ranunculus and sweet pea, and frilly white astilbe with delicate strands of jasmine vine. The bridesmaids’ bouquets held similar hues, pairing with the dove gray dresses.

A traditional Alexandria wedding altar design flanked the ceremony area, situated on the two window sills. The two small windows featured a similar palate, designed so they could be repurposed on the fireplace mantels for the reception.

Photo by Marta Locklear Photography

Photo by Marta Locklear

Photo by Marta Locklear Photography

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Ceremony: Christ Church, Alexandria

Reception: Mt. Vernon Inn

Photography: Marta Locklear Photography

Florist: Petal’s Edge Floral Design

Wedding Dress: Hannelore’s

Shoes: Kate Spade

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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