With a perfect blend of classic elegance and seasonal touches, Claire’s and Sam’s winter Hotel Monaco wedding in downtown Washington, DC was a pleasure to design! Claire carried a gorgeous French hand-tied bouquet comprised of classic whites with hints of coral. White amaryllis, black-centered white anemone, white mini calla lilies, white gladiola blossoms, and lily of the valley were the featured blooms, accented with coral sweet pea and wrapped in ivory double-faced satin ribbon. For her maid of honor, we created a complementary bouquet of ivory Vendela roses, white anemone, white gladiola blossoms, and white mini calla lilies, wrapped in navy satin ribbon. Sam’s boutonniere was designed with a classic white mini calla lily accented with blue-black privet berries. Other boutonnieres were created in a complementary style.
Winter Wedding Ceremony
Claire and Sam’s winter Hotel Monaco wedding ceremony was truly breathtaking! The aisle way was flanked by expressive arrangement of coral quince branches. The branches created a stunning architectural effect for the ceremony, with both the spareness of winter branches and the petite blossoms adding a hint of spring.
Bookish Wedding Reception
Winter is one of our favorite times of year to design a wedding, as the choice of blooms can be so versatile – something many people don’t anticipate! While half the tables held ethereal coral quince branch arrangements, a tablescape of books and flowers distinguished the remaining tables. Black-centered white anemone, white mini calla lilies, white mini gladiola, and blue-black privet berries, along with touches of chartreuse green lady’s mantle, provided a lush and unique focal point, while the couple’s special photographs were a personalized finishing touch. A vase on the couple’s sweetheart table held Claire’s bridal bouquet as perfectly-scaled decor.
Many thanks to Claire and Sam for having us as part of their special day!
Ceremony & Reception: Hotel Monaco DC
Photographer: Kelly Loss Photography
Florist: Petal’s Edge Floral Design
Planner: The Miner Details
