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 […]
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…)
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. […]
You really can’t go wrong when selecting floral arrangements for your wedding reception. Our experts at Conklyn’s Florist, however, can help you choose arrangements, that feature your favorite blooms and colors, to perfectly complement your Alexandria wedding reception. Whether you’re hoping to create an ambiance of romance, glamour, or whimsy, flowers will make your vision complete. (more…)
Romantic Weddings Happen in the Fall Offering a unique color palette of rich, bold, and jewel-toned colors, it’s no wonder fall weddings are gaining in popularity. Besides the cooler weather, lower humidity, and awesome backdrops of seasonal foliage, fall wedding flowers are some of the most striking, colorful, and breathtaking flowers of the year. Fall […]
Choosing the perfect venue for your wedding is a big decision. You want a place that is an extension of your personality and fits with you and your betrothed’s interests and values as well. Whether you desire rustic or cosmopolitan, natural or chic, traditional or trendy, you’ll find it in the Arlington, VA or Washington, […]
If you’ve ever been involved in a wedding, you’re familiar with the phrase, “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.” These good-luck charms are less about a successful wedding or marriage, and more about tokens of love and joy from friends and relatives. Mothers, sisters, and bridesmaids might share a sweet gift as the […]
Using beautiful plants in lieu of flowers (or alongside your blooms!) is an easy and affordable way to style your wedding. Plants are making a comeback as a timeless way to freshen any scene. Using them in your wedding will allow you to keep and plant much of your wedding decor, making it more of […]
When it comes to wedding planning, we all want to create beautiful details that will define and reflect who we are as individuals and as a couple coming together. While it can be very easy to think of roses as overly traditional or cliche, they can also add a beauty to the uniqueness that connects […]
While wedding flowers are a must for most traditional weddings, elopements can create a lot of questions: which flowers are appropriate? Where to find flowers? Should I use flowers at all? The designers at Conklyn’s Weddings feel you absolutely should include flowers in your ceremony, and we have some tips to consider when eloping. (more…)
