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

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

Venue: Decatur House

Caterer: Spilled Milk Catering

Photography: Liz Stewart Photography

Florist: Petal’s Edge Floral Design

Planner: Roberts & Co.

Summer weddings? We’ll never shut up about them. 💚🤍

Erin & Ben’s wedding at Capitol View at 400 was everything we love about the season: classic greens, crisp whites, a sailcloth tent, and flowers that let the setting shine. From the bouquet to the boutonniere, every detail was timeless without feeling predictable.

And of course, no Capitol View at 400 wedding is complete without a stroll over to the U.S. Capitol for portraits. It’s one of the many reasons we love designing weddings at this iconic Washington, DC venue.

If you’re planning a Capitol View at 400 wedding and looking for a florist who knows how to make classic feel anything but ordinary... we’d love to talk

⛪️ @stpetersdc
📍 @capitolviewat400 @capitolviewat400
🍽️ @corcorancaterers
📷 @sarandipityphotography
💐 @petalsedgedc
🍰 @corcorancaterers

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Summer weddings? We’ll never shut up about them. 💚🤍

Erin & Ben’s wedding at Capitol View at 400 was everything we love about the season: classic greens, crisp whites, a sailcloth tent, and flowers that let the setting shine. From the bouquet to the boutonniere, every detail was timeless without feeling predictable.

And of course, no Capitol View at 400 wedding is complete without a stroll over to the U.S. Capitol for portraits. It’s one of the many reasons we love designing weddings at this iconic Washington, DC venue.

If you’re planning a Capitol View at 400 wedding and looking for a florist who knows how to make classic feel anything but ordinary... we’d love to talk

⛪️ @stpetersdc
📍 @capitolviewat400 @capitolviewat400
🍽️ @corcorancaterers
📷 @sarandipityphotography
💐 @petalsedgedc
🍰 @corcorancaterers

If there is one design element that always works at St. Francis Hall, it is candlelight. The stone walls hold the glow in a way that makes the entire room feel warm and intimate once the sun goes down, no matter the time of year.⁣
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For Katherine & Johnathan`’s summer wedding, we layered taper candles in varying pastel shades with small votives across the long tables. The room slowly came alive as guests entered for dinner. The flowers were designed to sit comfortably among the candles rather than compete with them, allowing the light to move through the arrangements and across the tables. By the time everyone was seated, the hall felt completely transformed.⁣
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📍@stfrancishall⁣
📷 @adelaantalphotography⁣
🍽️ @purpleonioncateringco
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @perfectlyyoursevents

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If there is one design element that always works at St. Francis Hall, it is candlelight. The stone walls hold the glow in a way that makes the entire room feel warm and intimate once the sun goes down, no matter the time of year.⁣
⁣
For Katherine & Johnathan'’s summer wedding, we layered taper candles in varying pastel shades with small votives across the long tables. The room slowly came alive as guests entered for dinner. The flowers were designed to sit comfortably among the candles rather than compete with them, allowing the light to move through the arrangements and across the tables. By the time everyone was seated, the hall felt completely transformed.⁣
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📍@stfrancishall⁣
📷 @adelaantalphotography⁣
🍽️ @purpleonioncateringco
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @perfectlyyoursevents

Can you say, “Too cute!” 🥰

📍 @eventsatandersonhouse
📷 @genevieveleiperphotography
💐 @petalsedgedc

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Can you say, “Too cute!” 🥰

📍 @eventsatandersonhouse
📷 @genevieveleiperphotography
💐 @petalsedgedc

Lavender can be a surprisingly difficult color.⁣
Too much and it can feel overly sweet. Too little and it disappears entirely.⁣
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What we loved about Kortni & Aaron`s wedding at 2941 Restaurant in Falls Church was how lavender was balanced with crisp whites, soft sage greens, and layered textures. The result felt romantic and fresh without feeling precious.⁣
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A reminder that color is rarely about the color itself. It`s about what you pair it with.⁣
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📍@2941Restaurant @2941weddings⁣
📷 @paperboysweddings⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
🎶 @freestylebooking⁣
📋 @sarasocialscene

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Lavender can be a surprisingly difficult color.⁣
Too much and it can feel overly sweet. Too little and it disappears entirely.⁣
⁣
What we loved about Kortni & Aaron's wedding at 2941 Restaurant in Falls Church was how lavender was balanced with crisp whites, soft sage greens, and layered textures. The result felt romantic and fresh without feeling precious.⁣
⁣
A reminder that color is rarely about the color itself. It's about what you pair it with.⁣
⁣
📍@2941Restaurant @2941weddings⁣
📷 @paperboysweddings⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
🎶 @freestylebooking⁣
📋 @sarasocialscene

The Old Masters knew something we’re bringing back. ✨

Clusters of plums, grapes, even nuts add to the lush tablescape of flowers, the kind of abundance that belongs in a Caravaggio painting. Rich, tactile, and impossibly beautiful in person. It’s one of our favorite ways to add depth and drama to a wedding table without sacrificing an ounce of elegance.

📍 @riverfarm_va
📷 @ashleewilcoxphoto
💐 @petalsedgedc
🪑 @curatedeventsdmv
📝 @thestationeryarchitect
📋 @simplybold_events

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The Old Masters knew something we’re bringing back. ✨

Clusters of plums, grapes, even nuts add to the lush tablescape of flowers, the kind of abundance that belongs in a Caravaggio painting. Rich, tactile, and impossibly beautiful in person. It’s one of our favorite ways to add depth and drama to a wedding table without sacrificing an ounce of elegance.

📍 @riverfarm_va
📷 @ashleewilcoxphoto
💐 @petalsedgedc
🪑 @curatedeventsdmv
📝 @thestationeryarchitect
📋 @simplybold_events

One of the easiest ways to make a ballroom feel dynamic is to stop making every table look the same.⁣
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For Michelle & Sam`s wedding at the Colonnade Room at the Fairmont, we mixed tall centerpieces with lower garden-style arrangements, creating variation throughout the room and giving the eye somewhere new to land at every turn.⁣
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But the tables weren`t carrying the design on their own. A flower-filled garland stretched the length of the head table. Greenery-clad columns framed the colonnade and dance floor throughout the evening. Together, those larger elements helped anchor the room while the centerpieces added rhythm and movement.⁣
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Different heights. Different focal points. One cohesive design.⁣
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📍@fairmontwashington⁣
📷 @astridphoto⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @lr_eventsdc

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One of the easiest ways to make a ballroom feel dynamic is to stop making every table look the same.⁣
⁣
For Michelle & Sam's wedding at the Colonnade Room at the Fairmont, we mixed tall centerpieces with lower garden-style arrangements, creating variation throughout the room and giving the eye somewhere new to land at every turn.⁣
⁣
But the tables weren't carrying the design on their own. A flower-filled garland stretched the length of the head table. Greenery-clad columns framed the colonnade and dance floor throughout the evening. Together, those larger elements helped anchor the room while the centerpieces added rhythm and movement.⁣
⁣
Different heights. Different focal points. One cohesive design.⁣
⁣
📍@fairmontwashington⁣
📷 @astridphoto⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
📋 @lr_eventsdc

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