One of our largest weddings of 2016 was this dream of a summer wedding at Army and Navy Club in Washington, DC. Blush dahlias, blushing bride protea and hydrangea and zinnias fresh from our garden were the floral highlights of the event, perfectly reflecting the sweet, elegant bride we worked with on the design. When I first spoke with Lois, our bride, I immediately loved her vision and couldn't wait to bring it to life. I especially loved the opportunity to create dramatic, raised centerpieces that included hanging amaranthus and a variety of garden roses. Beautiful photography by Lissa Ryan Photography, Featured in Washingtonian Bride & Groom.
Oxon Hill Manor
This wedding just outside of Washington, DC in early May was marked by soggy weather. Thank goodness for Plan B! And luckily the rain let up just enough time for the couple to get some photos under their lush arbor with pops of coral, peach, blush and lots of greenery. We had so much fun building this arbor and adding potted begonias and herbs into the wedding ceremony and reception flowers.
Planning: Kim Newtown Weddings
Photography: Liz and Ryan
DC War Memorial
This wedding might be my favorite design of 2016. The ceremony took place right on the National Mall at the DC War Memorial with a rooftop reception at Old Ebbitt Grill. The ceremony urns were huge (taller than me) and so much fun to make and perfect against the DC War Memorial (which totally dwarfed them). The less fun part was hauling them all through the city - parking was an issue! I absolutely loved designing A's wedding bouquet, which included rich shades of fuchsia, blush, and ivory and ample foraged foliage. I particularly loved the hanging amaranthus and fuchsia dahlias. Looking through these pictures makes me swoon over A and M's sweetness. I love the the way they look at each other and was honored to be a part of their wedding day. As seen on Style Me Pretty.
Planning: Claire Duran Weddings & Events
Photography: Bonnie Sen Photography
Venues: DC War Memorial & Old Ebbitt Grill
Cake: Buttercream Bakeshop
Silver Swan, Bayside
The venue, the lighting, the shore, the dress - it was ALL perfection on this gorgeous October day. Amelia's wedding was so much fun to flower because her vision was so lush, airy and just plain beautiful. We went wild with a floral arch and mantel installation complete with garden roses, dahlias, hydrangeas and foraged greenery. I was blown away when I saw the photos by Liz Fogarty who captured the love and beauty of the day perfectly. Featured on Style Me Pretty.
Planner: Adriana Marie Events
Photos: Liz Fogarty
Venue: Silver Swan Bayside
Cake: Fiona's by the Cake Faerie
Blush Autumn Wedding at Shadow Creek
It's always fun to return to a venue that we have flowered before. Familiarity with the space allows my imagination to run wild during the planning process. We loved filling the barn at Shadow Creek with lush greenery garlands, trailing votives, and blush dahlias. Alex's dress was stunning and she looked absolutely radiant. A perfect sunset capped off a beautiful ceremony.
