Citrus
We’re loving the palette and the preppy splash of color that comes with using lemons, limes, oranges—even kumquats—in wedding decor.
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.
Velvet
The luxe fabric is popping up in all shades, and—despite your first instinct—is perfectly appropriate all year round.
Floral-print stationery
There’s something about a floral invitation suite that evokes “sweet” and “summer”—two of our favorite wedding themes.
Bold cakes
Bright colors, mix-and-match patterns, graphic layers, and lavish florals add up to an unforgettable cake.
Oversized blooms
Large, tropical-feeling flowers like these create an element of depth and an unusual focal point.
Acrylic signs
The more modern approach to rustic wood, these acrylic counterparts lend themselves to a more classic aesthetic.
Die cut menu cards
Cleverly designed panels amp up each place setting.
This article appears in the Summer/Fall 2018 issue of Washingtonian Weddings.
Amy leads Washingtonian Weddings and writes Style Setters for Washingtonian. Prior to joining Washingtonian in March 2016, she was the editor of Capitol File magazine in DC and before that, editor of What’s Up? Weddings in Annapolis.
