Ferdinand Loves Flowers

Founded in 2022 to provide exquisite, local-first floral design to the Washington DC area and its beautiful surroundings, Ferdinand Loves Flowers was inspired by The Story of Ferdinand the Bull, a children's tale of a fighting bull who prefers the simple joy of sitting in a meadow, smelling the flowers. Ferdinand's founder and lead designer, Hillary, traveled a winding career path to land finally on a flower farm. There, she recognized the moral of Ferdinand's story and began to express a lifelong love for "making things pretty" in the medium of flowers.

Her years at the farm gave her an appreciation for each exquisite bloom she'd worked so hard to bring to life. Harvesting for a wedding became a favorite activity — choosing the most special blossoms for the bride's bouquet, thinking about how a particular branch would drape perfectly over an arbor, and foraging in the meadows for the textural bits that make an exciting boutonniere or flower crown.

Ferdinand's style is thus inspired by the beauty of the mid-Atlantic region's gardens, farms, and forests. Locally-grown flowers and greenery form the core of Ferdinand's designs, giving each event a look unique to its season. Luxe and exotic blooms complete the picture. Features and details of the venue further inform the design as we consider how to highlight each space and create the perfect backdrop for your unique celebration.