Laura Dowling served as Chief Floral Designer at the White House from 2009 until 2015. As creative director for flowers and décor, she managed White House floral design for thousands of official and private events, including state dinners, parties, receptions, and large-scale installations, such as the Fourth of July, Halloween, and the iconic White House Christmas.
Her lush and lively floral creations also graced the White House state rooms, East and West Wing offices, Camp David, and the Presidential private residence.
As Chief Floral Designer, Laura launched innovative strategic partnerships with the nation’s top artists and designers, White House policy staff, including the Office of Science and Technology (OSTP) and Presidential Innovation Fellows, creating imaginative, cutting-edge décor and flowers.
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Darllane Carvalho
Darllane is a wedding photographer based in Washington, DC. As a wife & mother of two, she is well versed in fast paced chaotic environments. Passionate about weddings, capturing those elusive & fleeting moments on your wedding day is what she enjoys doing best.