Neptune
Springvale Floral
Kory Garvis
The Inspiration
Neptune (sculpture)
The Flowers
Florist’s inspiration: Inspired by how the artist was able to capture so much movement in this bronze piece. I was excited by the idea and challenge of creating a floral installation to honor its’ beauty and depths.
Recipe: Tulips, allium, and an assortment of spring blooms
THE DESIGNER
Kory Garvis
Springvale Floral
PHOTOGRAPHED BY
Lissa Ryan Photography
Kory Garvis, the owner of Springvale Floral, is an award-winning floral designer and hosts a team of head-over-heels romantics and sustainability advocates. Her floral artistry is known for being one of a kind, organic, and ethereal, invoking a natural sense of wonder. Purpose, connection, and intention are the driving force behind everything she creates. A fervent believer in the impact that flowers and art have on a person’s life and their ability to change their perspective.
Springvale Floral challenges perceived limits to build imaginative floral installations balancing a classically beautiful elegance with the intrigue of the natural world. They create organic & unstructured designs that are playful and full of movement.
Floral installations are Kory’s favorite pieces to create because they are so impactful and require more intensive engineering.
Springvale Floral has recently been featured on the cover of Florist Review and Virginia Living and in Martha Stewart Weddings, Brides, Carats & Cake, The Knot, Virginia Weddings, etc. They have been name “Best Of” by Washingtonian Magazine in 2021 and 2022 and awarded the “Most Innovative Floral Designer 2022” by Global Wedding Awards 2022.
Melissa Ryan of Lissa Ryan Photography is a published wedding, event and portrait photographer based in Washington, DC. She uses both film and digital mediums to capture authentic, timeless images for her clients.
