About
Ash to Oak

DC Wedding & Event Floral DESIGN

At Ash to Oak, we curate nature-inspired arrangements that bring the whimsy and elegance of a garden to your wedding day. It is our joy to design floral arrangements that fit seamlessly with your wedding vision that leave a lasting memory of beauty.

It is our focus to bring delightful wedding experiences to our clients through luxury floral designs. Meet the women who make it happen!

Nature inspired designs

With over 9 years and 300+ weddings of experience in the DMV our team is excited to bring ease and professionalism to your floral design process

  • Dreamiest Florals!

    Avery is extremely talented and down to earth. Her work is absolutely stunning. As a wedding coordinator it was an honor to work alongside her. Her team was timely, efficient, and reliable. She is one of the first florists I have seen make a brides floral dreams completely come true. She executed the brides moody floral vision flawlessly! Avery is my top recommendation to brides when it comes to choosing a florist. It is evident that florals are her passion!

  • My bouquet ended up more beautiful than the inspiration pictures!

    The details in my bouquet were exquisite, and ended up more beautiful than the inspiration pictures! I really appreciated the personal attention to the details that I wanted to include in the decorations and bouquets. Through phone calls and multiple emails back and forth, Ash to Oak made it clear that they sincerely cared about making sure our wedding flowers matched our vision for the day.

  • The creativity and professionalism is what comes to mind first.

    Avery took my vision and dream (which was very vague to say the least) and created it in real life. She listened to what I wanted, but then took her own expertise and knowledge of flowers to create a truly beautiful masterpiece. Avery clearly cares for her clients and their day and also has a deep passion for nature and beauty. I am endlessly grateful for Ash to Oak’s work for our wedding day - thank you for creating such beauty and joy in our lives.

Avery gunter

Owner, Lead Designer

As a floral designer, I believe flowers are an invitation to engage with beauty that transforms mundane moments into deep delight. It is my joy to bring them to you!

Running Ash to Oak has been one of the greatest dreams realized. I remember only dreaming of designing luxury wedding flowers and here we are! We are so lucky to work with incredible clients and industry partners who make our job the best there is!

My loves include my husband Robert, labradoodle and studio dog, Barlow, 9pm sky in July, sunny days on the water, chocolate chip cookies, and deep belly laughs with friends.

Nikki

Lead Designer & Lead Ceramics Artist

I have always been passionate about creativity, and turning the ideas in my head into a physical creation.  This is why floral design appeals to me so much. There is so much beauty in the world and in the way it’s created. I want to store those ideas in my head and from that space, replicate  how nature is beautifully created. 

I studied ceramics in undergrad and haven’t stopped obsessing over it since. I love the connectedness and intimacy of creating something with my hands that people use in their everyday lives as simple, comforting pieces in their home.  It is one of my favorite things, and I’m so excited that it’s a part of the Ash to Oak story now!

OUR PEOPLE

Meet the Team

Anna

CO-FOUNDER & OPERATIONS MANAGER

Anna helped found Ash to Oak back in 2016 and has loved remaining involved in various ways over the years. She can be found working as a realtor in Washington DC and Virginia, helping homebuyers navigate the market. Anna also enjoys assisting in floral design and operations here at Ash to Oak! She loves her husband, Peter, their home on Capitol Hill, and their dog, Sully.

carrie

SPRING DESIGN ASSOCIATE

My love for design has led me to care deeply about the artistry in our daily surroundings. Creating beautiful experiences that move people, bring people together, or emote something unique energizes me. I've channeled this passion into a career in advertising, and into the work I get to do with Ash to Oak. There's nothing better than witnessing the joy someone experiences when they receive art created specifically for them. Flowers have this unique effect on people, becoming reflections of the most meaningful relationships and moments in their lives. The opportunity to contribute to the beauty and emotion felt in those moments is so special, and working with the Ash to Oak team makes it all the better.

katie

SPRING DESIGN ASSOCIATE

Though my only career experience was in health care, working with flowers has always been my dream. In May 2022, I decided it was time to find an escape from the craziness of the hospital and pursue my floral design. Since the first wedding I worked, I have been in love. I am in awe of what our earth is capable of growing and I am so grateful I have the opportunity to create with so many different textures and colors. Being a floral designer has brought so much joy and community into my life and I love being on this journey with Ash to Oak! 

Lauren

MARKETING MANAGER

I have always loved flowers in their uniqueness & artistry. Over the years, I have had multiple jobs focused in the communication field with writing, graphic design and marketing. With Ash to Oak, I get to combine these communication skills I have learned with beautiful floral arrangements designed by my best friend- a real dream job! I live in Austin, TX with my husband & our lil daughter, Goldie.

NICKI

STUDIO ASSISTANT

I am a visual artist with a career in communications, events, and program management for arts and cultural organizations. I moved to DC from London where I worked with Tate Modern and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. In my free time, I enjoy oil painting and printmaking. I have always loved working with plants, whether that be in the garden or my borderline obsession with house plants, and I am excited to be helping in the Ash to Oak studio this season. 

let your flowers
tell your love story.