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

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.⁣
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📍@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