{"id":13960,"date":"2024-05-08T21:14:10","date_gmt":"2024-05-08T21:14:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/?p=13960"},"modified":"2025-04-28T17:21:05","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T17:21:05","slug":"inside-the-annual-first-ladys-luncheon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/2024\/05\/inside-the-annual-first-ladys-luncheon\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside the Annual First Lady&#8217;s Luncheon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On April 17, over 1400 attendees from across the United States descended upon Washington DC to attend the 111th annual First Lady\u2019s Luncheon, a bi-partisan event hosted by the Congressional Club, honoring the First Lady of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden. The luncheon offers an opportunity for the organization to connect with congressional spouses, and others, all while assisting in raising funds for national non-profit organizations, identified and supported by the First Lady and members of The Congressional Club.&nbsp;This year\u2019s featured recipients included The Live Your Dream Foundation and Soroptimist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-413-1-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Jill Biden on stage at the 111th annual First Lady\u2019s Luncheon, surrounded by flowers. \" class=\"wp-image-13972 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-413-1-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-413-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-413-1-768x1154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-413-1-1022x1536.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-413-1-1363x2048.jpg 1363w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-413-1-1170x1759.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-413-1-740x1112.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-413-1-scaled.jpg 1703w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 681px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 681\/1024;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-413-1-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Jill Biden on stage at the 111th annual First Lady\u2019s Luncheon, surrounded by flowers. \" class=\"wp-image-13972\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-413-1-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-413-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-413-1-768x1154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-413-1-1022x1536.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-413-1-1363x2048.jpg 1363w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-413-1-1170x1759.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-413-1-740x1112.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-413-1-scaled.jpg 1703w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>This year\u2019s floral installation team was led by New Jersey-based <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jenniferdesignsevents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Jennifer Reed<\/a>, Owner and Designer of <a href=\"https:\/\/jenniferdesignsevents.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Jennifer Designs<\/a>. Together with <a href=\"https:\/\/americangrownflowers.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">American Grown Flowers<\/a> and team of 19 volunteers, these creative powerhouses teamed up to provide floral designs for the luncheon. Together the team dutifully worked over 30 hours, plus many prep days in advance, to transform the Washington Hilton ballroom into an immersive floral oasis complete with touches of Americana.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=behind-brand&amp;utm_id=FLL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Accent Deco<\/a>r had the honor of providing floral vases and statement <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/wedding-event\/stands?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=behind-brand&amp;utm_id=FLL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">arched decor<\/a> for the finishing touches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-143-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Behind the scenes of the floral prep and production assembly for the 111th annual First Lady\u2019s Luncheon.\" class=\"wp-image-13978 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-143-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-143-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-143-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-143-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-143-2048x1363.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-143-1170x778.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-143-740x492.jpg 740w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/681;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-143-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Behind the scenes of the floral prep and production assembly for the 111th annual First Lady\u2019s Luncheon.\" class=\"wp-image-13978\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-143-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-143-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-143-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-143-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-143-2048x1363.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-143-1170x778.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-143-740x492.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><br>Within the ballroom, there were two noteworthy designs created by Jennifer Reed placed on the many event tables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DESIGN 1<\/strong><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-321-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Image of floral centerpiece in wholesale floral decor from Accent Decor, displayed at 111th annual First Lady\u2019s Luncheon.\" class=\"wp-image-13970 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-321-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-321-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-321-768x1154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-321-1022x1536.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-321-1363x2048.jpg 1363w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-321-1170x1758.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-321-740x1112.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-321-scaled.jpg 1703w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 681px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 681\/1024;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-321-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Image of floral centerpiece in wholesale floral decor from Accent Decor, displayed at 111th annual First Lady\u2019s Luncheon.\" class=\"wp-image-13970\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-321-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-321-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-321-768x1154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-321-1022x1536.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-321-1363x2048.jpg 1363w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-321-1170x1758.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-321-740x1112.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-321-scaled.jpg 1703w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Blooms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Iris<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yellow &amp; White Ranunculus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delphinium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pincushion Protea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leucadendron<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Veronica<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paper Daisy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yellow &amp; White Tulips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>White Roses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Queen Anne\u2019s Lace<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eucalyptus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hard Goods &amp; Mechanics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/kendall-collection?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=behind-brand&amp;utm_id=FLL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Kendall Vase<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chicken Wire<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong>DESIGN 2<\/strong><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-336-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Image of floral centerpiece in wholesale floral decor from Accent Decor, displayed at 111th annual First Lady\u2019s Luncheon.\" class=\"wp-image-13969 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-336-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-336-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-336-768x1154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-336-1022x1536.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-336-1363x2048.jpg 1363w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-336-1170x1758.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-336-740x1112.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-336-scaled.jpg 1703w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 681px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 681\/1024;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-336-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Image of floral centerpiece in wholesale floral decor from Accent Decor, displayed at 111th annual First Lady\u2019s Luncheon.\" class=\"wp-image-13969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-336-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-336-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-336-768x1154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-336-1022x1536.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-336-1363x2048.jpg 1363w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-336-1170x1758.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-336-740x1112.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-336-scaled.jpg 1703w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><br>Blooms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Blue Delphinium &amp; Iris<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yellow Ranunculus, Tulips Solidago &amp; Leucadendron<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>White Roses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><br>Hard Goods &amp; Mechanics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/flynn-vase?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=behind-brand&amp;utm_id=FLL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Flynn Vase<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chicken Wire<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>\u201cIt was an unforgettable afternoon,\u201d shared Katie Dunn, Marketing Coordinator at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=behind-brand&amp;utm_id=FLL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Accent Decor<\/a>, who attended the luncheon. \u201cHaving Dr. Jill Biden and the Second Gentleman, Doug Emhoff, in the same room was incredibly exciting. What made it even more special was seeing the entire room enveloped in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=behind-brand&amp;utm_id=FLL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Accent Decor<\/a> &#8211; it felt as if very surface was flanked with our products.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-306-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Image of floral arched decor from Accent Decor, displayed at 111th annual First Lady\u2019s Luncheon.\" class=\"wp-image-13973 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-306-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-306-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-306-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-306-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-306-2048x1363.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-306-1170x778.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-306-740x492.jpg 740w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/681;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-306-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Image of floral arched decor from Accent Decor, displayed at 111th annual First Lady\u2019s Luncheon.\" class=\"wp-image-13973\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-306-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-306-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-306-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-306-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-306-2048x1363.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-306-1170x778.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-306-740x492.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>\u201cAll eyes were on the main stage which featured 12 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/oakley-saucer?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=behind-brand&amp;utm_id=FLL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Oakley Saucers<\/a> containing beautiful arrangements. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/arpeggio-stand?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=behind-brand&amp;utm_id=FLL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Arpeggio Stand<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/soprano-archway-collection?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=behind-brand&amp;utm_id=FLL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Soprano Archway<\/a> served as official photo backdrops. I was honored to attend while representing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=behind-brand&amp;utm_id=FLL\">Accent Decor<\/a> and loved engaging with wonderful florists and growers from across the country.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-418-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Jill Biden on stage at the 111th annual First Lady\u2019s Luncheon, surrounded by flowers. \" class=\"wp-image-13974 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-418-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-418-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-418-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-418-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-418-2048x1363.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-418-1170x779.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.accentdecor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/haleyrichterphoto-418-740x492.jpg 740w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; 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