Winter Wedding at Hotel Monaco DC

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.

Staircase wedding portrait at Hotel Monaco DC

Kelly Walsh Loss

Kelly Walsh Loss

Winter wedding at Hotel Monaco DC couple posing at National Building Museum

Kelly Walsh Loss

Kelly Walsh Loss

Bridal and bridesmaid with winter bouquets of amaryllis and blush sweet pea at Hotel Monaco DC

Kelly Walsh Loss

Winter wedding at Hotel Monaco Dc in rotunda

Kelly Walsh Loss

Winter wedding ceremony at Hotel Monaco DC

Kelly Walsh Loss

Book and flower centerpieces for Hotel Monaco DC winter wedding

Flowering quince branches at winter wedding at Hotel Monaco DC

Kelly Walsh Loss

Winter portraits outside the National Portrait Gallery for Hotel Monaco DC wedding

Kelly Walsh Loss

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

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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The prettiest cocktail tables you ever did see.⁣
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In a city known for grand beaux arts mansions and classic ballroom weddings, there’s something so refreshing about the industrial architecture of Ritz-Carlton Georgetown.⁣
The exposed brick, steel details, and warm textures create a completely different kind of romance. It feels moodier, more intimate, and unexpectedly modern while still feeling unmistakably DC.⁣
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We love the design opportunities a venue like this presents. Soft, garden inspired flowers against raw architectural elements will always be one of our favorite contrasts.⁣
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How did we get these lemon arrangements from Point A to Point B with everything still attached? 🍋

Plastic wrap.

Floral design is equal parts beauty, engineering, and MacGyvering. Making it pretty is one thing. Figuring out how to transport it safely is a whole other skill.

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