At Fleuressence, ethics are at the heart of everything we do. For us, running an honest business is about more than creating beautiful floral designs—it’s about prioritizing fairness, sustainability, and transparency in every decision we make.

In this post, I share my approach to creating unforgettable wedding florals. With a background in horticulture, I discovered my passion for blending creativity with traditional techniques. My style is "refined whimsical"—lush, elegant, and balanced, using seasonal blooms and unique color palettes to make each design feel both timeless and fresh. I work closely with clients, from the initial vision to detailed design documents, ensuring we’re perfectly aligned. On the big day, my goal is to create a magical atmosphere that feels personal and elevated. If you're looking for a wedding florist in Richmond or Charlottesville, I’d love to collaborate and bring your vision to life.

Richmond, Virginia, offers a diverse array of stunning wedding venues, perfect for couples seeking both elegance and charm for their big day. As a florist, I’ve had the pleasure of working at many of these venues, and let me tell you, they are absolutely dreamy for creating unforgettable floral designs. If you’re in the middle of wedding planning, here are my top picks for wedding venues in the Richmond area!

This past spring we had the honor of working with Forrest and Travis for their beautiful Richmond, Virginia wedding. Their big day was spring garden party themed, and we loved playing a role in bringing their floral design dreams to life.

One of the best parts of being a sustainable wedding florist serving Central Virginia is experiencing all the stunning wedding venues across Richmond and Charlottesville, Virginia.

While beautiful blooms can be found year-round, springtime is a florist’s dream. It’s a chance for us to work with fresh flowers from the new season and unique finds that are only available during the spring here in Virginia. One of our seasonal favorites is the cherry blossom.

This summer we had the honor of working with Brynn and Addison for their beautiful Charlottesville wedding. Their big day was summer garden party themed, and we loved playing a role in bringing their floral design dreams to life.

On October 28, 2023, our clients Jennifer and Andrew celebrated their wedding at the beautiful Upper Shirley Vineyard. Drawing inspiration from their bold color palette and natural fall elements, we were thrilled to provide sustainable floral designs for their big day.

As we wind down 2023, we’re looking forward to trends for 2024. One of the trends we’re most excited about? Pantone’s color of the year Peach Fuzz. While incorporating peach tones into floral designs isn’t necessarily a new concept, we’re excited to see how this trend takes over the floral industry this year.

Did you know that the average wedding produces 400-600 pounds of waste? We know florals can unfortunately play a role in this waste, but we care about our impact on the world and feel it’s our responsibility to do what we can to decrease our carbon footprint.

Our clients Laura and Alex celebrated their wedding in July of 2022 with a stunning summer garden party. This theme coupled well with our love of natural, sustainable designs.

In the fall of 2022, we had the honor of working with Paige and Misha to design the florals for their Richmond wedding. We took inspiration from the venue and season to create stunning, unique arrangements for them.

When it comes to your florist and flower arrangements for your wedding we understand it can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be.

There’s nothing quite like the stunning look of a fresh bouquet. In-person, flowers and greenery are a treat to see, smell, and touch. While the softness of petals and the fragrance of your bouquet may fade from memory, professionally-shot photos will keep the look of your wedding florals vivid for years to come.

Here at Fleuressence, we care a lot about sustainability. We work very hard to source our flowers and floral ingredients within their natural season so they arrive at your wedding as fresh and vibrant as possible.

We’ve made it through the hottest days of summer and finally found our way into fall! It’s a beautiful season for weddings, especially for those using rich, dramatically-colored florals. But with changes in season come changes in which florals are available.

We’ve made it through the hottest days of summer and finally found our way into fall! It’s a beautiful season for weddings, especially for those using rich, dramatically-colored florals. But with changes in season come changes in which florals are available.

We’ve made it through the hottest days of summer and finally found our way into fall! It’s a beautiful season for weddings, especially for those using rich, dramatically-colored florals. But with changes in season come changes in which florals are available.

The natural beauty of a lush bouquet or an arching, vibrant arbor is undeniable; what’s not so beautiful is the bill your florist might hand you. Everything comes with a price, of course, but why are flowers so expensive?

Choosing a color palette for your wedding is one of those things that seems easy at first, but can quickly become overwhelming. If the color wheel is throwing you for a loop, don’t panic!