Top Five 2018 Wedding Trends!

Check out the curated list of 2018's top five wedding trends from Laurel Miller, our Wedding Sales Manager!  Laurel is an event planning and hospitality industry pro, her passion and creativity ensures our couples' wedding day reflects their personal style, vision and creates an unforgettable experience for them and their guests. Our venue offers breathtaking views, a variety of signature spaces, creative catering and a prime location in the heart of downtown DC, it's the perfect place to tie the knot!

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NUMBER ONE: Seasonal Color Schemes!

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FALL
»Frost, blush and boysenberry
»Gray, navy and burnt orange
»Lilac and violet
»Silver, cream and soft gray

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    WINTER
    »Gold accents
    »Eggplant florals and accent pieces
    »Velvet linens
    »Lots of greenery: ferns and evergreen
    »Sequins

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    SPRING
    »Shades of pink
    »Blue, green and orange
    »Vibrant green and white
    »Natural "earthy" tones: green, cream, off-white and lilac

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    SUMMER
    »Citrus: yellow, orange and tangerine
    »Pastel blue and yellow
    »Sage, peach and gold undertones
    »Bright pinks and blues
    »Blue and lilac

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      NUMBER TWO: Greenery!

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      INCORPORATE GREENERY
      »Hanging centerpieces
      »Cake décor
      »Romantic lush green accents in flower arrangements

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      NUMBER THREE: Romantic Lighting!

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      SET THE MOOD
      »Candles... the more the better!
      »Bistro lighting
      »Uplighting
      »Chandeliers 

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      NUMBER FOUR: Food Displays!

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      CREATIVE PRESENTATIONS
      »Donut wall
      »Multi-level trays
      »Champagne tower
      »Late night snacks: milk & cookies, grilled cheese & tomato soup shooter

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      NUMBER FIVE: Personalize the Experience!

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      MONOGRAM EVERYTHING
      »Cocktail napkins
      »Menu cards

      »Koozies
      »Cocktail glasses

      »Water bottles
      »Custom welcome bags with local products