Larz Diplomatic Uniform
Green Hydrangea Flowers
Michele Rhodes
The Inspiration
Diplomatic uniform of Larz Anderson
The Flowers
Florist’s inspiration: I am inspired by the form of the tailcoat and the rich velvet and gold leaf embroidery. I want my piece to reflect those qualities, but in contrast, create a light and airy floral artwork.
Recipe: Scabiosa, calla lily, tulip, ranunculus, anemone
THE DESIGNER
Michele Rhodes
Green Hydrangea Flowers
PHOTOGRAPHED BY
Aimee Custis Photography
Michele Rhodes has lived in DC for over 30 years and has been designing for various shops throughout the region for over 17 years. She learned the craft in a small DC shop focused on corporate events and weddings and over time branched out to design for a wide range of shops across the region.
Currently, she is the Lead Designer at Green Hydrangea Flowers. She previously presented her work at three Art in Bloom events at the North Carolina Museum of Art. She is married to a very patient man and has raised three boys, several cats, a dog, and various other critters. Her other passions include the culinary arts, travel, and gardening.
Aimee Custis is a wedding & portrait photographer based in Washington DC. Her rich, luminous, and emotive style draws artistic inspiration from classical painters, street photography, and storytelling.
Her inclusive, client-centric approach to wedding photography is informed heavily by a background in hospitality, nonprofit events planning, and even college summers as a camp counselor.
Aimee's wedding work has been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, and Washingtonian Weddings. Her non-wedding clients include non-profits, hotels, and elected officials.
Aimee (she/they) lives in a rowhouse in Washington DC’s U Street corridor with her husband Greg and golden retriever Whiskey.
