20th Anniversary

This week marks 20 years that we have owned Echelon Florist! Thank you to all of our loyal customers for your incredible support over the past 20 years! To celebrate, come by this week and receive a ten-stem alstroemeria bouquet (pink, peach, or white) for $5.99! Tweet Share +1 Share

Bells of Ireland: Flower of the Week

This week’s Flower of the Week, Bells of Ireland, is the tall, green flower in the photo. Bells of Ireland add a unique dimension to every arrangement that they are used in. They are a part of the mint family, and have a pleasant, very distinct smell. Bells of Ireland can grow up to three … Continued

Floral Cake Decor

Fresh floral cake decor is a beautiful way to add personality to your cake, and like the rest of your wedding flowers, can be customized to every style and budget. Pictured are a few of the cakes that we have had a hand in making, but as this trend continues to grow, there will certainly … Continued

Fire and Ice Roses: Flower of the Week

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s a good idea to explore gorgeous blooms that are a unique and lovely as your Mom. This week we will be looking at Fire and Ice Roses, which put a different spin on the classic flower. Whatever you decide to pair them with, or if they are … Continued

Dogwood: Flower of the Week

  Spring, along with the Dogwood blossoms, is in full swing in East Tennessee. With the coming of these blooms and the month of April, we in Knoxville also celebrate the Dogwood Arts Festival that consists of numerous events throughout the month. One of the greatest of these events is set for this coming weekend in … Continued

Ranunculus: Flower of the Week

Ranunculus, our flower of the week, is currently trending as a flower used in wedding designs. Their size, variety, and unique texture make them a perfect choice for any bride; because they pair well with many other flowers, and can be used as either your focal point or an accent flower tastefully. The ranunculus symbolizes … Continued

Ornamental Cabbage: Flower of the Week

Ornamental Cabbage, as well as Ornamental Kale, are currently trending for natural-themed weddings. They provide a burst of color, while still giving your arrangement an earthy look. This cabbage variety is still edible, but doesn’t taste much like traditional kale, cabbage and lettuce. Because it hasn’t been used in floral design until recently, Ornamental Cabbage … Continued

Tulips: Flower of the Week

Spring seems to have finally sprung in East Tennessee, and tulips are the perfect way to bring the blooming season indoors. Having over 3,000 varieties, you can find a tulip to match any home or wedding. The best thing about tulips is that they are usually available year-round, so can be used for any wedding, … Continued

Calla Lilies: Flower of the Week

Calla lilies have been favorite cut flowers for decades, mostly because of their year-round availability, and their wide variety of colors and sizes. They used to be most often used for funerals, but have become more popular for weddings and other special occasions. Oddly enough, calla lilies are not true lilies. The botanist naming the … Continued

Hydrangea – Flower of the Week

Hydrangeas are a classic choice for floral arrangements and wedding decorations. They provide body to an arrangement, either filling in empty spots or being the main flower. Hydrangeas are the perfect flower for Spring weddings and events, and a used quite often as dried flowers. The hydrangea has many different meanings, and there is some … Continued