Florists in the Washington area
Some of the best wedding florists in the area.
Tessmer of Fairfax Wins Accolades at International Competition
Three photographs by Joseph Tessmer have recently won at the Professional Photographers of America's 2011International Photographic Competition
Tessmer's work will be on display at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, January 15-17, 2012, in New Orleans, La. A panel of eminent jurors from across the United States selected Tessmer's photographs from more than 4,000 total submitted entries. Just over 600 (15 percent) were selected for the esteemed Loan Collection. Tessmer's loan collection photographs Light and Symmetry and Green Prickles along with his best of show photograph Sunset Sail will be displayed.
Tessmer of Fairfax Named Best Social Event/Wedding Photographer
The Virginia Professional Photographers Association honors Tessmer of Fairfax
It has often been said that Tessmer of Fairfax has lots of laurels they just don't rest on them. To prove the point the Virginia Professional Photographers Association has awarded JoeTessmer one of the highest awards a photographer can receive. Best social event photographer. Social events include weddings, anniversaries, parties and funerals.
Joe Tessmer Prints Selected for Exhibition at Dulles Airport:
The Arts Council for the Dulles Gateway Exhibition chooses Concentric Angles by Joe Tessmer for their current display.
Concentric Angles, a photograph that has won at the state, regional and national level was among the images chosen for the curent display of Washington images that awaits arriving passengers at Dulles airport. Jonathan Zuck reports "Looks great...". To see the photograph click on Honors & Awards at the top of this web page.
Good Florists in the Washington DC area
In our opinion the two best florists for weddings are Distinctive Floral Designs by Alison de Wit and Greenworks.
| Business Name | Distinctive Floral Designs by Alison de Wit |
| Address | 10805 Sycamore Springs Lane Great Falls, VA |
| Phone | (703) 430-7268 |
| adw@distinctivefloral.com | |
| Webpage | www.distinctivefloral.com |
| Description | Alison's work has appeared on the cover of Elegant Bride magazine and deserves to be there. Alison specializes in wedding floral arrangements and has delighted every client that we have had in common. Alison is a master at capturing the mood of the English garden. It is always a pleasure to recommend her. |
| Business Name | Greenworks |
| Address | 4818 Yuma Street, NW Washington, DC |
| Phone | (202) 265-3335 |
| Description | Perhaps the best general florist in Washington. For excellent service, call sales manager Natasha Shamsuddin directly. Tessmer of Fairfax has used Greenworks as our florists for years. We, as well as everyone we know, have been delighted with their flowers and plants. We highly recommend them. If you have seen The American President you may remember the scene where the president goes into a florist shop in Washington to order some flowers. That florist is real, it's Greenworks. |
| The following six florists were recommended for both price and quality by Washington Consumers' Checkbook, Volume 15 Number 3 published by the Center for the Study of Services, summer/fall 2010. This list is provided as a service and does not constitute a recommendation by Tessmer of Fairfax. | |
| Business Name | Beall's Florist |
| Address | 9805 Main St. #203 Damascus, MD |
| Phone | (301) 253-2840 |
| Business Name | Fairfax Witham's Florist |
| Address | 8002 Haute Ct. Springfiedl, VA |
| Phone | (703) 591-2910 |
| Business Name | Floral Sensations |
| Address | 8632 Dakota Dr Gaithersburg, MD |
| Phone | (301) 921-0080 |
| Business Name | Flower Gallery |
| Address | 8351 Sudley Rd Manasas, VA |
| Phone | (703) 361-5186 |
| Business Name | Flowers'n'Ferns |
| Address | 9562 Old Keene Mill RD Burke, VA |
| Phone | (703) 455-3100 |
| Business Name | Johnson's Flower & Garden |
| Address | 5011 Olney Laytonsille Rd Olney MD |
| Phone | (301) 948-5650 |
In our opinion the two best florists for weddings are Distinctive Floral Designs by Alison de Wit and Greenworks.
