Sleek Simplicity With Fire, Water and Air

Our October wedding couple Amanda and Chris envisioned a classic wedding at the Congressional Country Club, but with a modern feel. They wanted to create a sense of airiness, combined with ample candlelight. Their colors were sleek and calming whites and greys.

The final design combined the elements of air, water and fire with fluffy clouds of flowers. The tent was filled with several different styles of tables and arrangements. The effect was mesmerizing, with a few surprises to delight their guests.

Air: Turning traditional centerpieces and chandeliers upside down, we suspended Plexiglas from the tent ceiling and created flower arrangements that hovered above the dining tables. Pillar candles were placed on top of the clear plexiglass, creating almost an optical illusion. We also used transparent candelabras on several tables, topped with floral arrangements and votives.

Water: A number of mercury glass and linen covered tables had pools of water as centerpieces, with floating candles and orchids in low water bowls. Each pool was surrounded by luscious wreaths of white flowers. Four special guest tables made of acrylic were actually filled with water. When guests looked down at their plates, they saw individual flowers float by inside their table.

Fire: Hundreds of pillar and votive candles in a variety of heights brought the fire to each table.

Special Details: We created a lounge atmosphere around the bar and dance floor area by draping the walls in white and bringing in modern grey couches, acrylic armchairs and cushy grey throw pillows. The place cards were suspended by strands of white lace hanging beneath a metal tree that was adorned with flowers.

Flowers: White local dahlias, roses, hydrangea, phalaenopsis, dendrobium and ranunculus, accented with dusty miller, snow berries and baby's breath

Thanks to these organizations who collaborated on Amanda & Chris' wedding:

• Planner: Michele Hodges Events
• Venue & Catering: Congressional Country Club
• Decor Rental: DC Rental
• Tent: Sugarplum Tent Company
• Concept, Design and Florals: Dragonfly Floral and Event
• Rental Furnishings: Chika
• Water Tables: Syzygy 

Place cards suspended by lace strands from an iron tree

A variety of table styles and arrangements created a unique atmosphere

Individual Plexiglas chandelier with florals suspended below

Long suspended chandelier above the head table 

Water tables were filled with floating flowers and succulents

Individual flowers floating inside an acrylic water table

Some tables featured pools of water with floating candles and blooms

Flowers atop an acrylic candelabra surrounded by candle light

White blooms with grey accents to create a calm, modern feel

Grey, white and acrylic furniture and decor around the dance floor

Sleek orchid arrangements on the bar

Pillar candles on the mantel created a warm glow at the reception

The glow from the outside in