Site: Ritz Carlton Washington DC. Photo courtesy Freed Photography
The chuppah is constructed of four corner poles covered with sleeves of white silk crepe de chine. The front valence of the chuppah is adorned with a lush arrangement of white hydrangea, Vendella, Akito and Sahara roses, white stock, and white lisianthus accented with seeded eucalyptus, and green hanging amaranthus.
Site: Newton White Mansion. Photo courtesy Robert T. Williams Photography
A striking white wrought iron arch evokes the magic of a morning spring garden. A lush base of cherry blossom branches and curly willow is accented with pale pink stock, roses, pink larkspur and blush pink dendrobium orchids. A pomander of pale pink stock, roses and hydrangea hangs from the top of the arch on a pale gold satin ribbon, adding a finishing touch to the overall effect.
Photo courtesy Holland Photo Arts
Mothers carry delicate posies of white cymbidium orchids finished with a collar of lemon leaf foliage.
Site: Evermay. Photo courtesy Bonfigli Photography
Elegant wrought iron stands with blown glass seated urns feature dramatic arrangements of white dendrobium orchids, white gladiola, and bells of Ireland accented with pink roses, Italian ruscus and magnolia foliage.
Site: Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Photo (c) 2005 Amy Deputy Photography
The dramatic ceremony centerpiece features curly willow branches, green dendrobium orchids, and lemon leaf foliage.
Site: Meadowlark. Photo courtesy Greg Gibson Photography
An antique wrought iron arch is covered with lush garland of lemon leaf foliage accented with hints of fern, clusters of ivory roses and orchids, and accents of green hanging amaranthus in a woodland-inspired style. Small glass votives suspended at varying heights from the arch create a magical backdrop for the ceremony.
Site: Woodend. Photo courtesy Holland Photo Arts Pomanders of green buttom poms hang from chartreuse green satin ribbon from each chair down the aisle.
Site: Decatur House. Photo courtesy Robert Bowen Photography Two dramatic altar arrangements on pedestals frame the ceremony. The arrangements feature a textural mix of white hydrangea, ivory spray roses, white dahlia, white snapdragons, and white gladiola. Further accents of curly willow branches, and seeded eucalytpus and magnolia foliage complete the design. .
Site: Thomas Birkby House. Photo courtesy Matt Mendelsohn photography
Creating a focal point for the ceremony, a curtain of hot pink gerbera daisies strung on monofilament are suspended from the arch.
Site: Thomas Birkby House.
Suitcases with "pop up" arrangements of hot pink gerbera daisies planed in wheatgrass line the aisle.
Site: Pavilion Room, Ronald Reagan Int'l Trace Center. Photo courtesy Sabine Scherer Photography. The front valence of the silk crepe chuppah is adorned with delicate garlands of purple dendrobium orchids, which drape lengthwise across the front.
The ring bearer carries a pillow of white buttom poms.
Site: Woodend. Photo courtesy Holland Photo Arts
Arrangements of light pink cherry blossom branches form an architectural backdrop with natural feel for the ceremony.
Photo courtesy Holland Photo Arts
Four rough hewn poles are topped with a canopy of ivory silk dupioni. Posies of stock, tulips and irises in shades of ivory and cream are accented with delicate, yellow oncidium orchids, variegated ivy and bay leaf foliage.
Photo courtesy Holland Photo Arts
Loose pomanders of cream stock, light yellow tulips, white irises and delicate yellow oncidium orchids accented with variegated ivy line the aisle.
Two dramatic arrangement flank the altar featuring gerbera daisies, roses, and hydrangea.
Site: St. Aloysius Church
Site: Whitehall Manor. Photo courtesy Cynthia Kirsch Photography
A classic fabric chuppah is accented with lush arrangements of hydrangea, roses, and delphinium accented with lemon leaf and ivy.
Photo courtesy K&R Photography
Elegant wreaths of blue and white incorporate hydrangea, roses, and carnations welcome guests at the doors to the chapel.
Site: Dumbarton House
A historic fountain holds a French country-themed arrangement of sunflowers, Queen Anne's lace, solidago, nigella, and delphinium.
A natural arch of blooming cherry branches accented with light pink roses and white larkspur.
Photo courtesy Freed Photography
A fabric-draped chuppah features a garland of lemon leaf across the front with lush posies of roses and peonies in shades of pink anchoring the corners.
Site: Newton White Mansion. Photo courtesy Robert T. Williams Photography
A pave design of pink carnations spell out the bride and groom's initials for the front door.
Site: Newton White Mansion. Photo courtesy Robert T. Williams Photography
Posies of pale pink stock, pink 'SophieÕ roses and blush pink dendrobium orchids grace every other chair along both sides of the aisle.
Site: River Road Unitarian Church
Two arrangements of blooming cherry branches and dendrobium orchids. Pillar vases topped with rose petals line the aisle.
Photo courtesy Steve Whysall Photography
A Rottweiler sports a lemon leaf collar of red roses and dark pink cymbidium orchids
Site: Westfield's Marriott, Chantilly
A dramatic pillared arch supports a lush lintel of lilies and roses.
Site: Willard Intercontinental Hotel. Photo courtesy Michael Bonfigli Photography
An elegant white silk crepe chuppah provides the striking centerpiece for the ceremony.
Site: Pauline Butler Parks Center. Photo courtesy Michelle Frankfurter Photography
Garlands of marigolds line the aisle in thie Monsoon Wedding-inspired ceremony.
Site: Baltimore Museum of Industry
Pomander balls of tightly packed red carnations mark the aisle of the outdoor pavilion.
A lush pillow of red carnations was fashioned for the ring bearer to carry.
Lavender roses, purple lisianthus, white gladiola, and blue delphinium accented with pitt and podocarpus foliage.
Site: Strathmore Hall, Rockville
A natural grapevine wreath accented with dogwood.
Site: Woodend, Chevy Chase
An elegant bamboo chuppah features a simple, silk dupioni fabric cover and wreaths of purple and blue hydrangea accented with roses at the base.
Lush rosettes of blue and purple hydrangea accented with white roses and variegated pitt mark the aisle.
Site: Woodend, Chevy Chase
Photo courtesy K&R Photography
The groom's boutonniere features a pale pink Anna rose, pink hyacinth florets, and a sprig of plumosa fern.
Site: City Club at Franklin Square
Garlands of variegated ivy wind around the poles, accented with yellow and orange gerbera and circus roses.
Posies of white calla lilies welcome guests to the site.
Yellow gerbera daisies form a wreath around the unity candle.
A long and low arrangement of roses, freesia, safari sunset, cymbidium an dendrobium orchids.
The bride wears a delicate floral crown of wildflowers: delphinium, tansy, bachelor's buttons, and nigella accented with fresh herbs.
Photo courtesy Carrington Photography
A playful assortment of reds - roses, alstromeria, .
Site: Four Seasons Hotel. Photo courtesy Ralph Alswang Photography
Red tulips, red roses, and curly willow branches provide a dramatic centerpiece for the ceremony.
Site: Four Seasons Hotel
Site: Thomas Birkby House, Leesburg
An elegant chuppah draped in silk crepe with rosettes of hydrangea and peonies marking the center of each pole.
Unusual altar arrangements of red gerbera daisies, yellow asiatic lilies, orange mokara orchids, kangaroo paw, and curly willow top vases filled with cranberries and lemons. Low arrangements of gerbera daisies, roses, bittersweet, and hypericum berries line the aisle.
Site: Hollin Hall, Alexandria
Orange mokara orchids, kangaroo paw and red globe amaranth.
A pumpkin takes the place of a traditional urn in this fall-toned altar arrangement of red and yellow gerbera daisies, rose hips, wheat, hypericum berries and safari sunset.
Site: Samuel Riggs Alumni Center. Photo courtesy James Roy Photography
Red mokara orchids, Black Magic roses, red hanging amaranthus, and curly willow branches adorn a dramatic chuppah.
Site: Meadowlark Botanical Garden
A fabric-draped chuppah features a lush garland of lemon leaf with accents of roses, lisianthus and hydrangea in the colors of the wedding. Rose petals are scattered at the base of each pole amidst the puddled fabric.
Site: Mayflower Hotel. Photo courtesy Steve Whysall Photography
The chuppah is draped with elegant silk crepe and flanked with two arrangements of white French tulips.
Site: Raspberry Plain. Photo courtesy Genevieve Leiper Photography
A tree providing the focal point for the ceremony was centered with an elegant floral wreath consisting of purple hydrangea, lavender stock, and lavender roses accented with green baby artichokes and lemon leaf foliage. Both sides of the aisle were lined with small clutches of dried lavender, rosemary, and lavender stock accented with ladyÕs mantle and finished with a chartreuse green satin ribbon.
Site: Raspberry Plain. Photo courtesy Genevieve Leiper Photography
The flower girl wore a delicate crown of lavender freesia, purple hybrid delphinium, and green dendrobium orchid blossoms.
