Whimsical Decatur House Wedding

Whimsical Decatur House Wedding

Prominently located a stone’s throw from the White House and around the corner from the Hay Adams Hotel, the Decatur House is one of the oldest surviving buildings in Washington, DC and one of three remaining homes in the country designed by neoclassical architect Benjamin Latrobe.

And this past July, our team descended upon the property for a wonderful and whimsical Decatur House wedding! Balloons, lovely lavender hues and smilax and ruscus foliage were just the beginning of this seriously beautiful wedding. To start, Michelle wanted a profusion of whites and lavenders purples with lots of texture – lavender, roses, lisianthus, scabiosa, clematis, and eucalyptus formed the start of this lush, textured floral palette. Alex’ boutonniere complemented Michelle’s bouquet, featuring a white lisianthus blossom accented with lavender and eucalyptus.

As guests arrived, they were welcomed into the carriage house by a gray drapery with smilax organically trailing up the sides. The design framed the unusual focal point of this whimsical Decatur House wedding – an installation of large and small balloons in ombre purple hues! Mixed with greenery elements along the balloon strings, the design anchored the back wall to create an altar.

Photo courtesy Petal’s Edge
Photo courtesy Petal’s Edge
Photo courtesy Petal’s Edge

The cocktail hour took place along the outer perimeter of the courtyard tent. Eucalyptus foliage circled the cinch points of the highboy tables for a garden-inspired look, while informal bud vases of lavender and purple wedding blooms sat atop the tables. We loved the seating chart framed by balloons, continuing the whimsical wedding element. A 16-foot kings table anchored the tent, with round tables ringing the dance floor. A mix of bud vases with purple floral and silver mercury glass votives ran along the middle of the table, while three oversized white jumbo balloons sat above the table, connected with the lightest greenery garlands. The round tables alternated between silver lanterns ringed with eucalyptus foliage holding a large white balloon and classic glass footed bowls with a rich mix of summer blooms in shades of lavender and white.

Photo courtesy Petal’s Edge
Photo courtesy Petal’s Edge
Photo courtesy Petal’s Edge

Venue: Decatur House

Caterer: Spilled Milk Catering

Photography: Liz Stewart Photography

Florist: Petal’s Edge Floral Design

Planner: Roberts & Co.

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This one just took a cart, a loading dock, stairs, ramps, 250 feet of hallway, and a very determined florist team.

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Some weddings are magic. ✨ This one just took a cart, a loading dock, stairs, ramps, 250 feet of hallway, and a very determined florist team. Here’s what you don’t see in the final gallery: the cardio, the zip ties, the setup hustle. But would we do it all again for this dreamy blue-and-white moment we created for Jenni & Aaron at the Omni Shoreham? Absolutely. 📍 @omnishorehamhotel 📷 @genevieveleiperphotography 💐 @petalaedgedc

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Some weddings are sweet. 
This one? Smart, stylish, and just a little unexpected. At Eaton DC, where there’s a record player in the lobby and intention in every detail, we brought florals that nodded to tradition. White and blush, gold compotes, lush greenery - and then we slipped in a few surprises (hello, orchids). From a ceremony full of movement to tall reception designs that played with height and shape, this wedding proved modern love doesn’t have to be minimal. 📍 @eatonhotel.dc 📷 @jessicanazarovaphotography 💐 @petalsedgedc
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