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.

Oh the places we go! Working inside Folger Shakespeare Library is such a full circle moment for me. I once worked in art museums, so being back in a space like this (now with flowers?!) just makes me so happy. Truly honored to be part of this Friday’s gala 💫 , but in the meantime, here’s a throwback to last year’s event!

📍 @folgerlibrary
📷 @elmanstudio
🍽️ @designcuisine
🪑 @dcreventrentals
⛺️ @curatedeventsdmv
💡 @4wall
💐 @petalsedgedc
📋 @thesidelobby

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Oh the places we go! Working inside Folger Shakespeare Library is such a full circle moment for me. I once worked in art museums, so being back in a space like this (now with flowers?!) just makes me so happy. Truly honored to be part of this Friday’s gala 💫 , but in the meantime, here’s a throwback to last year’s event!

📍 @folgerlibrary
📷 @elmanstudio
🍽️ @designcuisine
🪑 @dcreventrentals
⛺️ @curatedeventsdmv
💡 @4wall
💐 @petalsedgedc
📋 @thesidelobby

Time is not a florist’s friend. From the time this ever so perishable product arrives to when we set things up in meager timelines while dodging people - not to mention waiting for others to finish their part before we can start ours… Let’s just say it’s a challenge, but one we meet head on each week with ingenuity. Planning, pre-planning and even more planning. It’s not always sexy but it gets the job done.

📍 @nmwaspecialevents
Cover 📷 @maddywilliamsphotography
💐 @petalsedgedc
📋 @glowweddingsandevents

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Time is not a florist’s friend. From the time this ever so perishable product arrives to when we set things up in meager timelines while dodging people - not to mention waiting for others to finish their part before we can start ours… Let’s just say it’s a challenge, but one we meet head on each week with ingenuity. Planning, pre-planning and even more planning. It’s not always sexy but it gets the job done.

📍 @nmwaspecialevents
Cover 📷 @maddywilliamsphotography
💐 @petalsedgedc
📋 @glowweddingsandevents

Winter weddings just hit different. 🥹

📍 @theatriumatmeadowlark @meadowlarkbotanicalgardens
📷 @lavish.photography_wed
💐 @petalsedgedc

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Winter weddings just hit different. 🥹

📍 @theatriumatmeadowlark @meadowlarkbotanicalgardens
📷 @lavish.photography_wed
💐 @petalsedgedc

Alexandra & Brian’s wedding at River Farm had that early summer, just-gathered feeling that never tries too hard but still feels completely considered. The palette stayed soft. Think pastel wildflowers with a little movement, nothing too tight or overly styled. Everything felt natural to the setting.⁣
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The ceremony unfolded under the big tree with an arch that felt like it had grown there, loose and garden-inspired in shades of pale pink, light blue, cream, and lavender. It set the tone for the entire day.⁣
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For the reception, long tables were filled all the way down with milk glass, blue mason jars, and pieces of depression glass, each one holding a slightly different mix of flowers. It created that full, abundant look that makes a space feel warm and inviting, while still leaving room for everything the evening needed to hold.⁣
Personal, relaxed, and quietly layered in a way that lets the setting - and the people in it - shine.⁣
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📍@riverfarm_va⁣
📷 @jodiandkurtphoto⁣
🍽 @eatandsmilecatering⁣
💐 & 📋 @petalsedgedc

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Alexandra & Brian’s wedding at River Farm had that early summer, just-gathered feeling that never tries too hard but still feels completely considered. The palette stayed soft. Think pastel wildflowers with a little movement, nothing too tight or overly styled. Everything felt natural to the setting.⁣
⁣
The ceremony unfolded under the big tree with an arch that felt like it had grown there, loose and garden-inspired in shades of pale pink, light blue, cream, and lavender. It set the tone for the entire day.⁣
⁣
For the reception, long tables were filled all the way down with milk glass, blue mason jars, and pieces of depression glass, each one holding a slightly different mix of flowers. It created that full, abundant look that makes a space feel warm and inviting, while still leaving room for everything the evening needed to hold.⁣
Personal, relaxed, and quietly layered in a way that lets the setting - and the people in it - shine.⁣
⁣
📍@riverfarm_va⁣
📷 @jodiandkurtphoto⁣
🍽 @eatandsmilecatering⁣
💐 & 📋 @petalsedgedc

It’s planning season for the Scout Guide launch party, and we couldn’t be more excited. 💃🏻

Any guesses on what we’ll see this year? 🤔

@tsgalexandria
📍 @hotelheronalexandria
📷 @costola_photography
💐 @petalsedgedc
📋 @cherryblossomeventsdc

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It’s planning season for the Scout Guide launch party, and we couldn’t be more excited. 💃🏻

Any guesses on what we’ll see this year? 🤔

@tsgalexandria
📍 @hotelheronalexandria
📷 @costola_photography
💐 @petalsedgedc
📋 @cherryblossomeventsdc

There is something especially beautiful about bringing soft garden flowers into a space like St. Francis Hall. The historic stone walls have a certain weight to them, and loose, romantic florals create a lovely contrast that keeps the room from feeling too formal.⁣
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For Marina & Kosta’s wedding, the goal was to make the reception feel like a garden had quietly taken over the hall. We designed lush arrangements in peach, cream, and fresh greens that felt natural and abundant on the tables. Against the warm tones of the room and the glow of candlelight, the flowers softened the space and made the entire evening feel relaxed, welcoming, and full of life.⁣
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📍@stfrancishall⁣
🍽Catering by Chef⁣
📷 @sarahbradshawphotography⁣
💐 @petalsedgedc⁣
🍰 @classicbakery⁣
🎶 Midnight Sounds⁣
💄 @carolamyers⁣
💡 @bialeks⁣
🪑 @partyrental⁣ltd
📋 HJ Planners