While weddings are a great way to connect the past, present and future of two families, it’s also a beautiful opportunity to celebrate who you and your partner are as individuals and who you’re becoming as a couple. Weddings tend to have traditional elements that satisfy family members as well as the tradition-minded guests, but […]
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Make Your Wedding Eco-Friendly with a Few Simple Changes
Having an eco-friendly event is all the rage these days, and with good reason. We’re all trying our best to be as conscientious as possible when it comes to the environment. With an event as big as a wedding, it’s important to do your part to keep the environment healthy and intact while planning for […]
Floral Wedding Aisle Decorating Ideas
Your wedding ceremony and the decor is one of the first things guests will notice when they arrive at your big day. Of course you want the stage set beautifully for your wedding. Gorgeous altar, neatly arranged seating, and beautiful flowers or plants are staples for making your walk down the aisle not only photogenic, […]
10 Tips for Creating a Valentine’s Day Wedding
If you’ve been dreaming of the perfect Valentine’s Day wedding, we can help you make it happen. There are so many great ways to get creative within the context of a holiday while still making it your own. This romantic holiday is a great reason to tie the knot and profess your undying love for […]
Stunning Floral Backdrops for Your Wedding
Flowers can transform any space or event into something extra special. Their stunning beauty and lasting fragrance create an inviting and mystical mood. Surround yourself with flowers at your wedding for a transforming effect that will dazzle your guests and create a gorgeous background for photos galore. The floral experts at Conklyn’s Weddings are crazy […]
Which Flowers to Choose for Your Wedding
Choosing flowers for your wedding will be among one of your biggest decisions as you plan your big day. Flowers have always been a timeless element in weddings, and can often be symbolic of your love for one another and your hopes for the future. But there are so many ways to include flowers in […]
Add Pantone’s “Classic Blue” to Your Wedding This Year
The Pantone Color Institute’s color of 2020 is Classic Blue. This classic color is one that you can easily incorporate into your wedding. Here at Conklyn’s Weddings, we know one of the most exciting decisions you’ll make when planning your wedding is choosing which colors to feature on your special day. Your wedding color palette […]
Your Guide to Wedding Corsages, Boutonnieres, and More!
Floral centerpieces, garlands, and other accents will help you create a romantic ambiance at your wedding, but the flowers that you and your most important guests wear are just as important. At Conklyn’s Florist, serving the Alexandria community, our expert florists and wedding flower designers are here to help you make sure you have the perfect […]
Perfect Plants for Your Winter Wedding
Winter weddings can take on a truly romantic, unexpected look that is often a little bit magical. Creating that magical effect, however, can mean a bit of planning. The amount and variety of available flowers, for instance, dwindles drastically in winter, leaving you with fewer options than what you may have expected. (more…)
Don’t Make These 9 Mistakes when Choosing Your Wedding Flowers
Part of a perfect wedding day is having the perfect flowers to accent your celebration with the delicate beauty of nature. No matter your wedding style, colors, and personal preferences, our florists can help you pick the best blooms for your big day. Just be sure to avoid these nine mistakes commonly made when choosing wedding flowers. […]