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Colonial Florist

Delivery
Set Up
Event Design
Non-Floral
Elizabeth
Danielle
Lauren
Cash
Lydia

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

Colonial Florist is a full-service floral company based in Gordonsville, Virginia, that has been creating memorable weddings for over 48 years. Our creative and talented staff devotes themselves to ensuring that a couple's vision for their special day is achieved. Using our expertise in the industry, we thoughtfully weave together the botanical details to craft arrangements brimming with visual appeal.

Services Offered

Colonial Florist is a team dedicated to offering high standards of service. We assist couples with flower selections and work within budgets to create the very best solutions for each client. Our floral designers are enthusiastic about creating gorgeous, colorful flower selections for both ceremony and reception decorations. Our range of skills allow us to curate looks that suit classic, modern, rustic, vintage, and other themes. Services include:

  • Consultations
  • Event design
  • Delivery and Setup
  • Venue visits
  • Some rental items available

Features

Woman-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 51 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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Weddings with this vendor

Patrick & Kara's wedding
Patrick & Kara
44 photos
Elizabeth & Matthew's wedding
Elizabeth & Matthew
71 photos
Katie & Tom's wedding
Katie & Tom
34 photos
Lynnie & Chris's wedding
Lynnie & Chris
35 photos
Adam & Lindsay's wedding
Adam & Lindsay
62 photos

FAQ

What is the average price for a bridal bouquet?

$225

What is the average price for a bridesmaid bouquet?

$75

What is the average price for a boutonniere?

$20

What is the average price for a low table arrangement (per arrangement)?

$75

What is the average price for an elevated table arrangement (per arrangement)?

$125

Which of the following are included in the cost of your floral services?

Consultations
Delivery
Event Design
Samples
Set Up
Venue Visit

How would you describe your floral designs?

Classic
Country
Glamorous
Modern
Romantic
Rustic
Vintage

Which of the following services do you provide?

Consultations
Delivery
Event Design
Samples
Set Up
Venue Visit

What types of arrangements do you provide?

Aisle Decor
Altar Decor
Artificial
Bouquets
Boutonnieres
Centerpieces
Chuppah Decor
Corsages
Flower Baskets
Flower Crowns
Flower Petals
Non-Floral
Single Flowers

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Reviews of Colonial Florist

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Colonial Florist consistently exceeded expectations, delivering stunning, personalized arrangements that brought couples' visions to life. The team was responsive, flexible with budgets and last-minute changes, and handled setup/cleanup even at distance. Guests raved about the flowers.

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Colonial Florist consistently exceeded expectations, delivering stunning, personalized arrangements that brought couples' visions to life. The team was responsive, flexible with budgets and last-minute changes, and handled setup/cleanup even at distance. Guests raved about the flowers.

Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 03/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible florist!

I am so thankful to Donna and her team for bringing my ideas to life. She did incredible floral work for my wedding that exceeded my expectations. The flowers were simply stunning - I couldn't stop staring at my bouquet all day! The way the church and reception were decorated was so so beautiful. I am so grateful for Donna and her team!
Danielle
Danielle Sent on 05/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous and Perfect Florals

Donna was amazing to work with from the start! She created beautiful bouquets and arrangements for our wedding and the arch and arrangement she made on that was stunning! She also was able to beautifully incorporate my grandmothers' necklace and bracelet into the bouquet so that they could be included in my wedding day.
M
Madeleine Sent on 02/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous Florals and a Wonderful Florist

Donna at Colonial Florist was an absolute joy to work with. From start to finish, she was easy, responsive, and truly understood my vision. The flowers turned out even more beautiful than I could have imagined — they were stunning and received so many compliments throughout the day. I couldn’t have been happier with how everything came together. I highly recommend Donna and Colonial Florist to any future couples!
K
Katy Sent on 01/25/2026
5 out of 5 rating

November 2025 Wedding Castle Hill

I would recommend the Colonial Florist to everyone getting married. I wanted a fairytale feeling at our wedding and gave Donna inspiration pictures and she completely made my vision come to life! I was blown away and my guests still talk about how beautiful our wedding flowers were. I am so grateful for her and everything she did for us.
H
Heather Sent on 01/25/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wow wow and wow!

I truly cannot say enough amazing things about our florist. From our very first conversation, she was unbelievably warm, kind, and genuinely invested in understanding our vision. She didn’t just hear my ideas, she got them, refined them, and somehow turned them into something even more beautiful than I imagined.Every single detail was thoughtful and intentional. To say she WOWed our guests is a huge understatement-people are still talking about the welcoming of the ceremony space, the warmth of the dining room and uniqueness of our flowers. They completely transformed the space and set the tone for the entire day.She was also incredibly flexible and patient as I made numerous changes (as brides do 😅), and never once made me feel like a burden or rushed. Instead, she met every tweak with grace, reassurance, and a clear commitment to making sure it was perfect.Her work ethic, talent, and heart truly set herapart. If you want someone who will work tirelessly to bring your dream to life—and then exceed it—look no further. Hiring Donna was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding, hands down. 💐💕
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 01/22/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Amazing!!

Working with Donna was absolutely incredible. She was very quick to respond and was so helpful in helping our vision come to life. From the very first phone consultation to wedding day, Donna was amazing. I actually started to tear up with I saw our Chuppah on wedding day, as it was everything I was envisioning and more! She made our tables look fantastic with greenery, candles, and flowers. And the flower collar she made for our pup was so sturdy and is still together months later!! Highly recommend working with Colonial Florist!
T
Tatiana Sent on 01/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing floral arrangements and decor!

We highly recommend Colonial Florist for your wedding florals!!! We truly felt that this vendor listened to our vision and brought it to life in a way that we could never have imagined. The floral arrangements used in our ceremony were stunning, and the centerpieces and decor for the reception were everything that we dreamed of and more! Colonial Florist took our vision to heart and ran with it, and we could not have asked for a better experience!
E
Elizabeth Sent on 10/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wow - amazing

Colonial Florist is unbelievably amazing! I am so impressed by the politeness, professionalism, and speed. The owner, Donna, is so incredibly kind and helpful. How she runs her business is how you want a person to run a business. She's caring and super efficient. I am so blown away!
Cash
Cash Sent on 10/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Florals!!!!

Donna was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding! Not only does she create breathtaking floral arrangements, but her attention to detail and genuine care for us as people were truly remarkable. She went above and beyond throughout the planning process—sending ideas back and forth and working so thoughtfully to accommodate my budget. I can’t recommend her enough! I would book her a million times over again.
Lydia
Lydia Sent on 09/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Flowers and Very Easy to Work With!

I loved working with Donna. She recommended beautiful floral combinations and made it very easy for me to just say yes. She gave me everything I was looking for while keeping it budget friendly. Highly recommend Colonial Florist!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
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Colonial Florist has been in business for many years and have established a great reputation that is well deserved. They are talented, flexible and always provide gorgeous floral arrangements.

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It's always a pleasure to work with Colonial Florist. Terrific florals with personalized touches! All of us at Chestnut Hill Bed & Breakfast look forward to working with them again soon!

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