A bride and groom at the wonderfully urban Birkby House

A beautiful private residence was the setting for Ashlynn and Taryn's late summer wedding in Warrenton.

Burgundy and blush was the color palette for the day, with cooling accents of silvery grey green eucalyptus and touches of ecru lace.

Flowers:  dahlias, standard and spray roses, scabiosa, chrysanthemums, astrantia, waxflower

Foliage:  baby blue, seeded, parviflora, silver dollar and willow eucalyptus, variegated pittosporum, huckleberry, sorghum

Photos courtesy of Candace Adelle Photography

The very start of autumn at Great Marsh Estate was the perfect setting for Ashton and Ben - still a bit sultry but cool enough to enjoy cocktails on the front lawn. This color palette was simply perfect, captured both the romance and the joy of this couple. Aren’t they beautiful?

Photos courtesy of Jacqueline Waters Photography

Great Marsh Estate in Bealeton was the venue for Haley & David’s early autumn wedding. Protea and garden roses were prominent in the bouquets for the ladies, creating the perfect palette for a warm fall day.

Ivory Rose Vintage supplied rentals, the planner was Amavi Weddings & Events.

Photos courtesy of Costola Photography

Bridal white was the rule of the day for Meghan and Cory - what a beautifully classic palette.  Fully bloomed white Akito roses for all the bouquets, hydrangea and super select ruffled white carnations in the centerpieces.  The wedding arch was a combination of all of these, with English ivy and Italian ruscus creating a beautiful green backdrop.

Flowers:  standard roses, hydrangea, carnations

Foliage:  English ivy, ruscus, plumosa

Fort Myer Old Post Chapel was the setting for the ceremony for Erika and Ryan, the reception followed at the grand Army Navy Country Club in Arlington. Snow white was the color for this picture perfect day in May, offset beautifully by a rich french blue. In a true celebration of spring, the flowers included an elite selection of blooms from US farms, highlighted by Virginia growers, including our very own garden.

Flowers: peonies, garden roses, freesia, tulips, ranunculus, lilac, hydrangea

Foliage: foraged pennycress and garden grown ivy

Bristow Manor Golf Club was transformed into a wedding wonderland for Devin and James. Although the day threatened thunderstorms, the atmosphere was charged with anticipation. The bouquets in pink and white were perfect foils for the french blue of the lace dresses and a wonderful accent to the lush bridal bouquet. A combination of high and low centerpieces filled out the chiffon draped reception space creating a wonderfully intimate atmosphere.

Flowers: Duchess de Nemours and Festiva Maxima peonies, Playa Blanca, Sweet Akito and Shimmer standard roses, Pink and White Majolica spray roses, lisianthus, Perle von Nürnbergg echiveria, trachelium, stock, carnations, hydrangea and honeysuckle

Foliage: aspidistra, eucalyptus, olive, podocarpus, ruscus

Photos courtesy of Jessica Smith Photography

The farm of a family friend - Oak Creek Farm- in Culpeper County was the perfect spot for Kelsey and Mike to say "I do" and then dance the night away.  The palette was all autumn, all about the rich abundance and super saturated color.  Joyful.  

Flowers:  sunflowers, celosia, spray, standard garden roses, solidago, alstroemeria, zinnias, hypericum, chrysanthemums

Foliage: seeded eucalyptus, wheat, millet, sorghum, miscanthus

Yellow, the brides favorite color is yellow.  What a wonderful way to bring in a nod to autumn at Airlie, and delight a bride with the color that speaks to her.  This is how you celebrate a marriage and a season!

Flowers:  dahlias, standard and spray roses, hypericum berries, solidago, waxflower, hydrangea, amaranthus, ranunculus, chrysanthemums, celosia

Foliage:  ivy, salal, seeded eucalyptus, nigra pittosporum, italian ruscus, oregonia, millet

Married at the most perfect little Hunt Country winery in Virginia, Aspen Dale Winery in Delaplane, Emily wanted big color tempered with bridal white for the ceremony flowers.  An intimate family ceremony was followed the next day by a large reception at the A.Smith Bowman Distillery in Fredericksburg, where the flower power was turned to 11.

Flowers: garden roses, sweet peas, peonies, ranunculus, poppies, spray roses, boronia, astrantia, jasmine, cistus, king protea, riceflower, hydrangea

Foliage:  Moon and Stars aspisdistra, aralia, podocarpus, feather eucalyptus, cochulas, jasmine, sea star fern, ruscus, huckleberry

Katherine and Drew were married on a warm spring at The Piedmont Club in Haymarket.  

Rich cranberry, blush and ivory tones were accented with gold and palest pink.  

Flowers: peonies, ranunculus, garden and standard roses, scabiosa pods, blackberries, waxflower, astilbe, dianthus, larkspur, gypsophila, snapdragons, cherry blossoms, hydrangea, thistle

Foliage: dogwood, springerii, western fern, nagi, dusty miller, pennycress

Photos courtesy of Audra Wrisley