Willard Hotel Wedding in Classic Blue

The Willard Hotel has a rich, 200-year history and is a true landmark in Washington, DC. This is not the first wedding we have blogged about at this location, as it is one of our favorite wedding spots. Last summer, our lovely couple tied the knot at this landmark venue, and we could not have been more excited to create a classic Willard Hotel wedding in classic blue.

The bride’s bouquet featured tighter cream floral blooms – roses, spray roses, and lisianthus – with light layers of snow on the mountain and Italian ruscus foliage. Her bridesmaids carried petite versions of her bouquet accented with blue delphinium.

A beautiful sanctuary in it’s own right, Holy Trinity was dressed with just a touch of floral decor to make it personal. Pew posies on either side of the aisle featured cascades of ivy foliage with white open rose clusters. The altar featured two large white urns with compacted round arrangements to anchor the ceremony area. White roses, hydrangea, and stock were finished with accents of lush greenery for texture.

Photo by Rebecca Wilcher

Guests were welcomed to the Grand Ballroom to candlelight on each of the round tables. The first look featured a collection of three petite glass vessels with fluffy white and blue blooms and greenery anchored with pale blue taper candles and votives to make a full tablescape. The second design featured an elevated design atop a clear glass pilsner vase. The tall centerpiece was composed of white and blue florals, drawing the eye to the arching ceilings of the space. A stunning blue scalloped base plate and blue menu card finished the table.

Grand Ballroom shot of Willard Hotel wedding venue

Photo by Rebecca Wilcher

Willard Hotel wedding reception centerpieces

Photo by Rebecca Wilcher

Blue and white elevated wedding reception centerpiece at Willard Hotel

Photo by Rebecca Wilcher

The sweetheart table at the Willard Hotel features flowers in blues and whites

Photo by Rebecca Wilcher

Ceremony: Holy Trinity

Reception: Willard Intercontinental Hotel

Photography: Rebecca Wilcher Photography

Florist: Petal’s Edge

Planner: Roberts & Co.

September, we’ve missed you!

September weddings get to have it both way: Summer flowers are still hanging around. Dahlias are at their absolute BEST. And little hints of fall start making their way into our buckets.

This is the month we start getting excited about foliage again. Berries, branches, grasses, pods, vines - all those slightly weird botanical things that make an arrangement more interesting!

Hello again, September!!

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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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