Trisha and Maher wedding at District Winery

When Trisha contacted me for her wedding at District Winery I knew her wedding would be a spectacular one. See District Winery is a chic modern industrial venue, the vibe is fun and the view is fantastic. It’s right over looking the Anacostia River providing an incredible back drop to the event. The industrial space lend a urban sleek vibe but it’s also warm and inviting, a very unique combination but your guests will sure love it. The space can holds up to 200 guests and they can all enjoy food and wine that’s made right on the venue. Trisha and Maher opt for the ceremony outside the terrace since the whether is pretty that day, their ceremony is full of love and many teary eyes moments. Anyone can tell these two are made for each other and vibe that night was simply magical. We wish Trisha and Maher many years of happiness ahead.

Photographer: With Love and Embers

Emily and Brian Wedding at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club

Emily and Brian wedding at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club was one for the books. This couple was a delight to work with, and wait until you see the pictures by Alicia Lacey of their wedding day. Emily, the bride, herself is a talented wedding photographer and her smart husband is in law school while working a full time job. Their wedding day was the perfect beach side wedding with the sun shinning, full of family and friends and the decoration was classic with a touch of fun. Emily and I met a while back while attending Rising Tide Society together, a local wedding network group. That was about two years ago, at the time Emily was still working at a corporate job and starting her photography business on the side. Her determination and talent really shines through, especially her wit in online marketing. Few months later she took the leap of faith and quit her 9-5 job to began her journey as a full time photographer. I knew she would be a great success being on her own and she did. Emily came to me while she was planning her own wedding and asked if I would be her wedding florist. Of course I would to say “yes!” I knew immediately her wedding would be gorgeous and we would work well together. She has picked out the best vendors in the industry, and I knew we would deliver top service to this special occasion. Her style is fresh, modern, and chic just perfectly aligned with my brand aesthetics. Everything came together beautifully on the wedding day, the Dahlias in her bouquet complimented her dress perfectly, and the entire day she had a gentle grace of happiness in her eyes. I feel honored to be a part of Emily and Brian’s special day. Congratulations guys!

Ceremony & Reception Venue | CHESAPEAKE BAY BEACH CLUB

Photographer ALICIA LACEY
Coordinator | RACHAEL JOHNSON WEDDINGS
Invitation Suite | I CAN DO THAT DESIGN
Calligraphy | WILD HEARTS CALLIGRAPHY
Hair & Makeup | BEHIND THE VEIL BEAUTY
Florist | CHIC GIRL FLOWERS
Cake | FIONA’S CAKES
DJ | A2Z MUSIC FACTORY
Dress Designer | BHLDN
Groom’s Attire | THE BLACK TUX

chesapeake bay beach club wedding

Chesapeake Bay Beach Club Wedding

How to care for your fresh flowers

Ever wanted to know how to keep your fresh arrangement for lasting longer than the typical 3 days? I'm here to tell you as a florist, it's pretty simple...

Tip # 1. Put those blooms in water as soon as possible! water is life for flowers, the longer they stay out of the water the faster they will wilt and becomes...brown blooms.

Tip #2: Always use a clean container, a dirty container will encourage bacteria growth which will shorten our flowers lifespan.  Use fresh warm water mixed with flowers food when placing flowers in the vase, make sure to remove any foliage that will be submerged under water. This will encourage bacteria to grow and we do not want that.

Tip #3: Do not place your beautiful arrangement in direct sunlight, in a draft area or next to the heater, flowers do not like heat or direct sun, the heat will make the flowers get dehydrated faster.

Tip #4: Whenever possible, buy local flowers that are native to your state. These tend to last longer and more unique looking. You can find these blooms at your local farmer markets.   

Tip #5: Keep your arrangement in a cool spot, in the middle of your living room, kitchen or on your bedside table which is my favorite spot to have flowers. You can smell and see them as soon as you wake up, how awesome is that?

Tip #6: For sunflowers, hydrangeas, poppies, roses or dahlias the stems need to be shocked into drinking the water due to the structure of the cells in the stems. This technique called "scalding".  First, you put a fresh cut at the bottom of the stem, just take about 1 inch off the stems, then dip the stem into about 2 inches of boiling water for 20 secs and then place them into the fresh water vase. This will guarantee your flowers will stay a lot fresher, longer!  the process helps the cells open up and drink more water.  

Tip #7: Change the water in the vase every 2-3 days especially when it gets cloudy, that's a sign your flowers need new water. 

Tip #8; If your water came in a container with foam, add a bit of water to the foam every day to ensure the flowers are getting enough hydration.  

Tip #9: Always buy flowers for yourself if the mood strikes, it's good for the mind and spirit without any guilty calories. 

Tip #10: If you're having a grand old event, contact me and I will make magic happen for you, this is my passion and it's what I do best! If you are also a fellow florist, drop me a line, I would love to make new flowers friends. 

Photo credits: Katy Murray Photography, Nicole Babcock Photography