Helen Olivia Flowers

Helen Olivia Flowers is a high end retail florist serving the greater Washington, DC metropolitan area. We are known throughout the region for our stunning floral arrangements, creatively composed in Helen Olivia’s unique signature style. Helen Olivia uses only the finest, highest quality flowers in its arrangements. We are, above all, committed to delighting our customers. 

Established in 2005, Helen Olivia Flowers was named for the grandmothers of the shop’s original owners, Craig and Marianne Raub.  Today, the shop is owned and operated by Charles and Rachel Gang, husband and wife, who are dedicated to maintaining and building upon the sterling standards of quality and sophistication established by the store’s founders.

Helen Olivia is located in Alexandria, Virginia where it contributes to a thriving community of small businesses. Our clients enjoy the small town feel of our store. Please stop in and see for yourself!  While you are here, browse through our displays, watch our talented designers at work, or sign up for one of our many floral design workshops.

Website: https://www.helenoliviaflowers.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helenoliviaflowers/




Rachel Gang, 2022

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Rachel Gang is the owner of Helen Olivia Flowers, an Alexandria, VA based floral studio.  Helen Olivia has a classic, timeless style and is known for creating lush designs with the finest local and imported blooms.  The studio has diverse offerings from everyday retail to corporate accounts to large weddings and events.  Perhaps the most unique part of the studio is its long standing weekly workshop program that welcomes budding designers from all over DC to learn the art of floral design.  

 The studio's work has been featured in countless publications and blogs such as Martha Stewart Weddings, Washingtonian Weddings, Architectural Digest, The Today Show, Grace Ormonde, Style Me Pretty, Traditional Home Magazine, The Washington Post, and Party Slate to name a few.  

 Rachel lives in Alexandria with her husband- and business partner- Chuck and their two kids, Jack and Emma.