It’s like getting her bridal bouquet early. Yes, we’re talking about giving a flower-inspired gift this holiday season to your beloved bride. We’ve handpicked 5 floral presents below, and we can all but guarantee that they will become cherished items and meaningful mementos. Pretty, Fragrant, Hydrating Rosewater There’s nothing more refreshing, toning and delicious-smelling than […]
Winter’s Natural Elements In Your Bouquet
Last blog we talked about two ways to approach the winter wedding bouquet; ready for six more? This time we’re focusing on all of those delightful natural elements we add to winter wedding flowers to give them that merry look. And whether your nuptials fall around the holidays or not, you’ll want to consider these […]
Two Approaches To The Winter Wedding Bouquet
How gorgeous is a winter wedding? Well, we’ve seen our fair share, and we have to say, it’s hard to look away from the beauty. The sheer variety of seasonal florals is staggering–you’ve got walk-through-the-snowy-woods whites, greens and neutrals, and then the rich, lavish hues of the holidays. There’s no question that texture is a […]
A Holiday Tablescape For Your Winter Event
There are so many reasons to host an event during the holidays, but right up there at the top is the florals and greens available for decorating. Behold the glorious sight of flickering candles mingled in with fir and pine cones, a vivid display of seasonal blooms at its heart. Today we’re providing three ways […]
Spectacular Wedding Signage
Sign us up for this trend. You may have noticed that wedding signage is bigger than ever (literally). Brides and grooms are balancing large placards on easels, hanging up enormous chalkboards and otherwise positioning unmissable signage throughout their ceremony and reception areas. These boards are often practical, spelling out seating arrangements or pointing guests to […]
Conklyn’s Favorite Wedding Flowers of 2015
As we prepare for 2016 – and a whole new year of new and beautiful Alexandria area weddings – we thought we would take this opportunity to inspire you with wedding flowers from some of our favorite recent wedding celebrations. When looking at flowers for your special day, there are few choices more cherished […]
Your New Year's Eve Engagement! Now What?
Getting engaged as the ball drops for the New Year is a romantic gesture that will be sure to make this year a memorable one. For most couples, getting engaged is one of the most exciting days of their lives thus far. it is the opportunity to declare their intention to spend the rest of […]
Conklyn's Winter Weddings- Using Ivory and Grey
If you are planning a winter wedding, beautiful inspiration can be found everywhere this time of year. Rather than fighting the cold, embrace that weather, the snow and the chill to make your wedding an event to remember! Even one of the most trendy color palettes for winter weddings – ivory and gray – is […]
Amaze Guests with Chrysanthemum Centerpieces
Widely know for their popularity in fall decorations, chrysanthemums are most recognized for their potted plant varieties which feature the blazing the colors of autumn leaves. Chrysanthemums, however, are more versatile than many people realize, blooming in almost every color imaginable and in a range of shapes and sizes. For this reason, chrysanthemums are the […]
The Perfect Flowers for a Vintage Themed Wedding
A wedding is an important milestone for any couple. At Conklyn’s Florist, we understand that so well that we assign one design manager to every couple who comes to for their wedding flowers. We will listen to you and help you realize the vision you have for such an important event in your life. It’s […]