Citrus
We’re loving the palette and the preppy splash of color that comes with using lemons, limes, oranges—even kumquats—in wedding decor.
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Popsicles
Mini cupcakes, cake pops, and pies, make way! This year’s uber-cool dessert is a creamy frozen treat, from the Four Seasons Georgetown’s “sorbet rotisserre” to ice-cream pops.
Magnolias
A marriage of the metallic and greenery trends, the green-and-copper leaves on these southern favorites are also sometimes accented by bold white blooms.
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Velvet
The luxe fabric is popping up in all shades, and—despite your first instinct—is perfectly appropriate all year round.
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Floral-print stationery
There’s something about a floral invitation suite that evokes “sweet” and “summer”—two of our favorite wedding themes.
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Bold cakes
Bright colors, mix-and-match patterns, graphic layers, and lavish florals add up to an unforgettable cake.
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Oversized blooms
Large, tropical-feeling flowers like these create an element of depth and an unusual focal point.
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Acrylic signs
The more modern approach to rustic wood, these acrylic counterparts lend themselves to a more classic aesthetic.
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Die cut menu cards
Cleverly designed panels amp up each place setting.
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This article appears in the Summer/Fall 2018 issue of Washingtonian Weddings.