The Barns at Wolf Trap in Vienna, VA

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 As Seen In Washingtonian, January 2026 issue

This wedding was featured in Washingtonian for its bold use of color and elevated approach to a festival-inspired celebration. We loved seeing Caitlin and Kieran’s day recognized for the way it balanced artistic expression, seasonality, and a sense of joy that felt entirely their own.

A Music Festival, Reimagined

Some weddings shout their inspiration. This one hums.

Caitlin and Kieran didn’t want a literal music festival wedding. They wanted the feeling of one—the way color shows up unexpectedly, the way details feel personal instead of prescribed, the way a space fills with energy as the night unfolds. The challenge was translating that into something elevated, intentional, and timeless enough to hold its own inside the Barns at Wolf Trap.

Florals became the thread that tied it all together. Not themed. Not obvious. Just expressive.

The amazing vendor team:

Wedding at The Barns at Wolf Trap in Vienna, VA

Planner: Rex & Regina Events

Photographer: La Vie En Rose Photography

Videographer: Paperboys

Florals: The Fertile Burb

Caterer: Design Cuisine

Music: Lucy Black Entertainment with Tom Starr Band

Hair & Makeup: MAB Artistry

From the start, it was clear this wedding wasn’t about a single moment—it was about momentum. Caitlin and Kieran move through the world with curiosity and humor, and the design needed to feel alive without feeling busy.

Their personal flowers set the tone early. Rich, layered hues with an almost ombré quality moved from deeper tones into brighter pops, creating a quiet nod to tie-dye without ever being literal. These were pieces meant to be held, photographed, and lived with—not styled once and forgotten.

The wedding party florals echoed that same sense of movement. Each piece felt related but not identical, like variations on a favorite song. Color played a leading role here, but always grounded by texture and shape so nothing felt loud for the sake of being loud.

This is where the design really started to stretch its legs, bold without being overwhelming, playful without tipping into novelty. This is where an Ombré shines.

The ceremony space at The Barns at Wolf Trap is intimate by nature, which meant every decision had to earn its place. We leaned into the season and let color do the work.

Ombré wedding florals became the throughline—moving from deep wine and plum into rust, saffron, and warm gold. The transition felt natural, like October itself shifting tone rather than making a statement. Nothing abrupt. Nothing forced.

Low ceremony arrangements grounded the terrace without crowding it. The florals framed the space, softened the architecture, and brought the season right up to the couple’s feet. It was proof that an intimate ceremony can still feel layered, expressive, and quietly bold.

This wedding shines in the in-between moments.

A softly glowing table with a vintage-style radio card box welcoming guests. Cocktail hour bites served on patterned china. A seating display that felt more like merch at a favorite show than a traditional escort table. These weren’t just styled details, they were personal, specific, and deeply considered.

Florals were woven through it all in small but meaningful ways, reinforcing the color story without repeating it beat for beat.

By the time guests entered the reception, the design opened up.

Tables were layered with rich linens, glowing candlelight, and florals that burst with color—warm reds, oranges, pinks, and unexpected accents that felt joyful rather than chaotic. Each table had its own rhythm, but together they created a cohesive whole that felt energetic and welcoming.

Live music carried the evening from ceremony to cocktail hour to reception, and the florals responded in kind, never static, always in conversation with the space.

This wedding worked because nothing was forced. The festival influence was there, but it was filtered through Caitlin and Kieran’s personalities and grounded by thoughtful design choices.

Bold color. Intentional restraint. Details that invited people in instead of showing off.

That balance is what made this celebration feel memorable, and what will keep it feeling just as right years from now.