Veldkamp’s Flowers
Voted Denver’s Best Florist
Veldkamp’s Flowers is a third generation, family owned & operated floral design firm. The Veldkamp family are long time residents of the Denver area. We operate a gorgeous floral design center in Lakewood, just minutes from downtown Denver. Our firm offers the best selection of farm fresh flowers and plants in town. If you stop in to visit our floral design center, we also have a really nice selection of occasion themed gifts. We have years of experience in designing and delivering traditional fresh cut flower arrangements. Our award winning floral design staff also creates luxurious, upscale wedding and event flowers. Veldkamp’s Flowers offers the best selection of sympathy flowers in the Denver market. Flowers are one of the top gifts for people celebrating life’s magic moments. When you order a fresh flower arrangement from us, we back it with our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.
Veldkamp’s has been in business since 1959. We have one of the very best delivery teams in the business. Our firm makes daily delivery runs to all hospitals across the greater Denver metro area. People who need to send a get well arrangement, plant or gift to an area hospital can select from either local same day, or express flower delivery service. Need to send the arrangement outside of the Denver area? No problem. We also offer nationwide same day flower delivery. For those that need our sympathy flower service, we offer a beautiful selection of standing sprays, casket flowers, fireside baskets, urn flowers, flowering plants and more. Local same day and express delivery service is available to all area churches, mortuaries, funeral homes and cemeteries.
We buy many of the flowers we sell direct from domestic and international flower farms. Buying direct offers lots of great advantages. When you buy direct, it lowers our overall cost to purchase the flowers. That allows us to pass along those savings to our customers. It also reduces the time between when the flowers are cut at the farm, and when they are shipped to our flower shop for use. Reducing that time frame means the flowers arrive in Denver, fresher than those we might have to buy from a wholesaler.
Local Same Day & Express Delivery
Veldkamp’s Flowers offers local same-day and express flower delivery service. Our local delivery area is the largest among the flower shops operating in the market. Every single floral bouquet our artisans create is backed by our on-time delivery guarantee. We also provide a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee with each flower arrangement as well. If for any reason you don’t absolutely love the fresh flower bouquet we create and deliver for you, just contact our floral design center. We will design and deliver another bouquet, of equal or greater value, absolutely free of charge.
Nationwide Same Day Flower Delivery
If you need to send flowers to someone who resides outside of our local delivery area, we encourage you to opt for our nationwide same day delivery service option. We have developed a hand selected network of floral design partners around the country. Our staff works directly with these vendor partners to accomplish same day deliveries across the United States. Every arrangement, whether scheduled for local or nationwide delivery, is guaranteed for on-time arrival. Each design is also backed by our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.
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Celebrate International Day of Friendship
There are many changes and uncertainties in life. But, one thing that remains the same are your friends. You can count on them to be there no matter what. They make you laugh, support you, provide advice, and even call you on things where they know you could do better. While you surely appreciate your friends every day, you will want to celebrate them in a big way on International Friendship Day, which is July 30th. This day was created to honor and draw attention to the important role friendships play in our lives and in society as a whole. It's also a reminder that it's a good day to make a new friend or to treat everyone with the same kindness you treat your friends. In Denver, we are here to help with flowers, plants, and gifts available at our Denver flower shop and garden center as well as through our website. Here are some gift ideas for your friends: Our Jellycat of London partnership means that we have a wide selection of the most adorable stuffed animals you will ever see. What friend wouldn't want a huggable, cuddly stuffed cat, bear, dog, or other sweet animal? There are so many to choose from that you can give to a friend on their own or as an add-on to a bouquet of flowers. Your friends are sure to love something that involves food. We have everything from Denver-made chocolates and nationally branded chocolates like Godiva to junk food baskets, fresh fruit baskets, and gourmet food baskets. Give your friend a Money Tree plant as this is meant to give the person good luck and good fortune. Or, you can choose other plants, such as succulents, an orchid, a stunning blooming azalea plant, and more. If your friend has a green thumb, then be sure to stop by our garden center to check out the gardening products and gifts. Flowers are always a wonderful way to express your feelings, including how you feel about your friends. You can opt for a yellow-themed bouquet of roses, daisies, sunflowers, lilies, or many of these combined since yellow represents friendship. Or, you can select what you know your friend loves best in terms of the type of flower and the color or colors. We also have balloons for balloon bouquets and greeting cards to finish off your gift for your friend or friends you are honoring this International Friendship Day. Order today to ensure your friend gets everything they deserve and more!
Veldkamp’s has Flowers and Gifts For Every Occasion in July
Your July calendar may be filled with birthdays and other personal celebrations, but there are some other special days that are family-themed that you may want to add to your gift list plans. These special days include Cousin's Day on July 24th, Parent's Day on July 25th, Aunt and Uncle Day on July 26th, and Father-in-Law Day on July 30th. Each of these days is an opportunity to let a family member know how much they are appreciated. If you are not sure what to get each family member, your favorite Denver flower and gift shop is here to help! Our Denver florist location, garden center, and website all provide you with unique and personal gifts that are sure to make your family members feel loved. Here are some gift ideas for every member of the family being celebrated during July: Fresh-cut flowers are ideal for your parents, Aunt and Uncle, and even cousins. There are so many sizes, colors, and styles available, including our exclusive floral design collection that allows you to get your loved ones something that you can't just find at any Denver flower shop or supermarket. This includes unique containers and accents that further elevate our floral designs above all the rest. Your Father-in-Law and other family members may all enjoy some local Denver artisan chocolates or a box of truffles from beloved chocolatier Godiva. If your family members prefer other food, consider our gourmet and fresh fruit gift baskets that offer savory and succulent products from Denver and the surrounding areas. If you have younger cousins, they may enjoy a cute stuffed animal from our partnership with Jellycat of London. These cuddly stuffed animals come in all styles and types. For any family member with a green thumb or preference for plants, our green house is filled with great gift ideas. This includes green plants, flowering plants, succulents, garden baskets, gardening supplies, and other gardening-themed gifts. While some of our plants are available online for ordering, we want to encourage you to come down to our Denver garden center and see the extensive range of plant and gardening gifts we have in stock. You can order online through our website, by phone, or in-person for local contactless delivery throughout Denver. Or, you can opt to pick up your gift orders now that we can spend time in-person again! Order today to make sure you leave no one out during this month of special family days.
Veldkamp’s Weddings Will Turn Your Dream Into Reality
Along with other in-person events this summer, we are so excited to see that weddings are returning to Denver venues. Although we helped provide some wedding flowers this past year for Denver micro-weddings, it's great to be able to be back to many more weddings of all sizes. Despite not being able to participate in many Denver weddings, our floral design team remained busy, researching seasonal floral trends and coming up with more possible floral designs for weddings and events when they would return. Now that we are back to a busy season of summer weddings and summer events, we are here to help you take that dream wedding in Denver and make it a reality. Besides a dedicated wedding flower site full of stunning wedding flowers from a wide range of weddings, we also have an insightful team that can share their thoughts on the most recent wedding flower trends. Here are some of the summer wedding flower trends they see now: Personal Preference Over Traditional Color Palate If beige and blush are not your preferred colors, this season is the time to break free and opt for whatever colors define your love and relationship. The biggest trend is for unique personal style over the traditional wedding color palate. If those colors are bold, fluorescent, or muted, it's okay because the wedding should be about what you and your partner want. Unique Blooms Traditional flowers are also not on-trend. Instead of roses and carnations, it's the time to seek out interesting flowers and accents, such as peonies, sunflowers, dahlias, and more. These standout flowers can be a focal point to use from your bouquet to the centerpieces to the cake flowers. Minimalist Feel Whether it's out of frugality or the understanding that less really is more in a post-COVID, environmentally-sensitive world, bouquets have shrunk from oversized, cascading styles to much smaller floral displays. Room for Dramatic Effect While smaller is better when it comes to bouquets, that's not to say that other wedding flowers cannot go big. For example, the summer wedding flower trend is for larger floral displays along the aisle during the wedding ceremony or for large arches or floral displays throughout the wedding ceremony and reception areas. Let's Get Started! Contact us today to schedule your free wedding consultation for your wedding this summer in Denver or any time in the next year! We are here to help!
Veldkamp’s Summer Flowers
Summer has been here for a few weeks and we are trying to get as much sunshine as possible, but sometimes Mother Nature has her own ideas here in Denver. However, in our Denver flower shop and garden center, things are looking bright as we are happy to have a bustling shop filled with customers and the ability to serve more customers with wedding flowers, event flowers, and floral gifts. Our summer flower collection has been here for many weeks now, but we would like to share some of the current summer flower trends we've been seeing as we follow the latest floral designs and styles to appear each season. Peonies are a Favorite As a summer favorite, peonies are here but only for a limited time. These stunning large flowers create some of the largest blooms and come in such gorgeous colors, including bright and pastel hues. Hurry and get yours while supplies last! Yellow is a Big Summer Color We've had a lot of request for bold bouquets in many shades of yellow. This includes lilies, sunflowers, roses, and more in monochromatic designs or mixed with white and green flowers and accents. Tropical and Botanical Flair Dominate Design In Denver, we see a lot of requests for tropical and botanical floral designs, which use a focus on color mixed with a significant amount of greenery and natural accents. These floral designs tend to be very ordered and somewhat minimalist compared to a garden style design, for example. Unique Containers Add Interest A popular trend that continues among our customers is the demand for unique containers, most of which can be keepsakes to display on their own, be used for something else, or hold more flowers. This includes our art glass vases, bubble glass bowls, and ceramic keepsake containers made to look like vintage cars, trucks, and RVs. Whimsical Now that it seems like much of the stress and seriousness has passed, maybe we can get back to some light-hearted looks like a whimsical dog made of carnations whose got his shades on and he is ready to soak up the sun. Order Today! Made for all occasions, our summer collection is waiting for you to order in-person, on our website, or by phone for local contactless delivery or pickup at our Denver flower shop.
Welcome Summer Celebrations with Seasonal and Patriotic Flowers
It's officially summertime! This is going to be an incredible summer now that we have some of our freedoms back to gather in larger groups, travel, and socialize more. Although Summer officially started on June 20th, all of us at our Denver flower shop and garden center have been in summer mode for many weeks. We've had so many more summer flowers and plants arrive from our domestic and international flower and plant partners. Plus, we are excited that orders have picked up and the are many Denver weddings and events ready to start planning for the upcoming summer months. Our floral designers have been busy for a while now coming up with cheerful and stunning summer floral displays that are fun, whimsical, and bright. You can preview our summer flower arrangements in our summer flower and plant collection available online and in our Denver flower shop. There are all types of flowers, including peonies for a limited time as well as roses, hydrangea, sunflowers, lilies, and more. There are new floral designs along with stunning keepsake and artisan containers that enhance the look and feel of our summer floral designs. There is something for everyone in all types of styles. Don't forget that we also have an Independence Day collection filled with 4th of July bouquets, flower arrangements, sprays, and wreaths. It's not too early to pick up your patriotic flowers for parades, picnics, block parties, and 4th of July events throughout Denver. Two of our favorites are our puppy florals, which includes our super cool puppy with shades as well as our patriotic pup both made from white carnations and feature accents for summer and the 4th of July. We also have summer plants and patriotic plants, including indoor green plants, blooming plants, exotic flowering plants, succulents, dish and basket gardens, and hanging baskets. Our Denver garden center also has seasonal gardening supplies and gifts for the green thumb in your life. Call us, stop by our Denver flower shop, or use our online order form on our website to place your summer flowers and 4th of July flowers. You can pick up your flowers and plants or request contactless delivery.
Time to Celebrate Dad on Father’s Day!
Father's Day is here again. Arriving on Sunday, June 20th, this year promises to be more fun and offer more ways to toast Dad. That's because things are opening up so Dad can be treated to his favorite Denver restaurant or he can enjoy a round of golf. You'll even be able to host a larger gathering in honor of Dad. Just because there is more to do on Father's Day doesn't mean you should minimize the gifts. After all that Dad has done for you, this is the time to spoil him. Our Denver flower and gift shop as well as garden center are here to help. You can even shop our online Father's Day collection through our website to access all types of gifts for Dad. Let's talk flowers and plants for Father's Day first. If Dad loves his classic rides, then we've got the gift for him. We have many types of keepsake ceramic containers that pay homage to classic vehicles like the Mustang, Camaro, and pickup truck. There are even retro RV containers. Each can be filled with a bouquet of flowers, plants, or even succulents. You can even combine these and put succulents and flowers together. We also have many other floral displays that Dad may enjoy, including those that come in keepsake art glass vases that will add color to his home office or man cave. Another nice addition to these spaces would be a green indoor plant, such as a ficus, ZZ plant, pathos, or jade plant. Other options for Father's Day from our Denver garden center include a wide range of succulents and succulent gardens all arranged in eye-catching containers that enhance the decor to Dad's favorite space. There are many other ways to treat Dad on Father's Day from our Denver flower and gift shop. This includes balloons, a greeting card, and other special items. This includes an extensive line of gourmet chocolates, gift baskets with national brands and Denver favorites, snack baskets, fresh fruit baskets, and specialty gift baskets. You can shop all of these specialty gift items through our Denver flower and gift website. Order in our Denver florist location, call us, or use our website for local pickup and contactless delivery options. From all of us at Veldkamp's, we'd like to wish all the Dads throughout the Denver area a wonderful Father's Day!
Shop the Hottest Trends in Succulent, Dish Gardens, Blooming Plants, and More!
Plants are becoming increasingly popular as more people work from home and want to add a natural feel to their workspace as well as to their home. Plants are known to be healthful and offer benefits for everyone around them, including purifying the air. Here, in Denver, we love our plants and the outdoors. That's why we bring the outdoors in with a wide range of green plants and blooming plants. Our garden center in Denver is one of the best in the area, offering variety, value, and quality. You know when you buy a plant from us that it is fresh and long-lasting. Our team also provides you with everything you need to keep that plant living for a long time. If you are starting to look for plants for yourself or as a gift, it's good to know what's popular. We have many best-selling plants at our Denver flower shop and garden center that you can also purchase through our website. In Denver, one of our most popular plant selections are succulents. These are long-lasting and so easy to care for because they require minimum water. We've got all types of succulents and succulent gardens to choose from all of which come in unique containers. Additionally, we have numerous orchids and other flowering plants like kalanchoe and azaleas in brilliant colors. These combine the best of flowers and plants in one display from Mother Nature. They are still easy to care for and will continue to bloom throughout the years with simple care. There are numerous indoor green plants that add interest, depth, and color to a room. This includes plants like the ficus, ZZ plant, pothos, rubber plant, and dwarf umbrella tree just to name a few. There are so many types that you can enjoy a different look in every room. Of course, we also offer many outdoor plants, including hanging baskets and oversized pots filled with colorful plants. Our garden center has everything you need, including potting soil, gloves, tools, seeds, and more. While you can order online, feel free to also stop by our garden center. It is located at 9501 W. Colfax Avenue, Lakewood, Colorado 80215. Our plants come direct from premium growers in the United States and abroad. We offer local contactless delivery for plants as well if you cannot stop by to shop and buy at our Veldkamp's Garden Center.
Stunning Ecuadorian Roses for National Rose Month and Red Rose Day
Roses are typically available year-round but late spring and early summer is when they are most plentiful. It makes sense then that June has been designated National Rose Month. The month also contains Red Rose Day on June 12th. It also makes sense given that there are so many June celebrations, including graduation, Father's Day, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and so much more. Roses are one of the most treasured flowers for their beauty and ability to transmit many feelings and emotions thanks to their many hues. To help you celebrate National Rose Month and Red Rose Day along with all those other special events and occasions, your favorite Denver florist offers Ecuadorian roses. These are known to be the largest and most stunning roses in the world. Our Ecuadorian rose farm partners provide us with so many colors and fresh roses that you will be confident in knowing you have the best roses to decorate, celebrate, and gift. Our floral designers also offer an extraordinary rose collection that is filled with dozens and dozens of floral designs that features roses on their own or combined with many other premium flowers in an array of colors and quantities. You will be able to find exactly what you want for every recipient and occasion. There is something for every price point, too -- from petite rose arrangements to luxury rose arrangements with dozens of roses in stunning colors. All of our rose creations also feature beautiful greenery and accents as well as unique containers that further enhance and personalize each rose arrangement. Even if you are still not sure what type of rose bouquet you want, you have the option of working with our floral designers on a custom rose bouquet or custom rose arrangement, including those for a wedding, bridal bouquet, or special event. All you need to do is call ahead and schedule a time to work with our floral designers. You can further enhance your rose gift with chocolates, a spa set, gift basket, balloons, greeting card, and/or stuffed animal. Any and all are nice add-ons that are sure to match your gift of roses. All of our rose arrangements can be ordered in-person, by phone, or online through our website. Then, you can choose from pickup at our Denver flower shop or you can request contactless delivery.
Celebrate Memorial Day with Flowers, Blooming and Green Plants, and More!
Memorial Day is Monday, May 31st, and this is a day to honor and show our respect to all those we have lost in battle or in old age after a long career in the military and armed forces. More than a three or four-day weekend or the unofficial start to summer, Memorial Day weekend is a time we have parades, graveside services, and events to remember all those who fought courageously for us and our country. This year, we hope that we can return to many in-person events to share and celebrate with others so that our patriotic spirit can come together and fire up awareness for what these veterans have done for us. Here in Denver, our Denver flower shop is here to help whether it is for a large Memorial Day event, intimate graveside service, or family or neighborhood barbecue, picnic, or block party. We have a Memorial Day flower, blooming plant, and green plant collection that can help you show your appreciation, help loved ones deal with their grief or remembrance, or show your patriotism for a Memorial Day event. The Memorial Day flowers include patriotic flowers in Memorial Day baskets, vases, and containers in various sizes and shapes. Red, white, and blue flowers like roses, carnations, hydrangea, lilies and more are on display along with greenery and patriotic accents, such as red, white, and blue ribbon as well as miniature stars and American flags. We also offer Memorial Day wreaths and standing sprays that are perfect for certain events like at a Veteran's Center or Military cemetery for graveside services. There are also religious-themed arrangements, wreaths, and standing sprays. Other options include green and blooming plants that have also been embellished with patriotic accents in a number of styles and arrangements. These are long-lasting gifts that are good for the graveside or to enjoy at home as a gift for a loved one during Memorial Day to help them with the grieving process. Along with these Memorial Day gift and decor ideas, we have balloon bouquets, patriotic products in our Denver flower and gift shop, and gift baskets that may also be appropriate for this patriotic holiday. You can order online or call us at our Denver flower shop. Our website also gives you a way to order for Memorial Day. You may pickup your order at our Denver flower shop or request contactless delivery throughout the Denver area for Memorial Day.
Our Wedding Planners are Here to Plan and Cover Every Detail
In the last few weeks, we are getting calls and those who have stopped in to our Denver flower shop with wedding inquiries and planning in the works. As things open up, we are thrilled that more weddings can move ahead with both indoor and outdoor venues. If you are now thinking about your wedding planning and are ready to move forward, consider our Denver flower shop. For decades, we have helped brides, grooms, and their families create the wedding of their dreams. We are familiar with all the Denver venues for ceremonies and receptions. Having these relationships in place means you can enjoy a seamless experience that takes the stress out of the wedding planning process. Behind the scenes, we will be working with your venue and other known wedding vendors to set-up and plan for a beautiful ambiance for your entire wedding. We also have a dedicated wedding flower website separate from our other flower services. On the website, you can see a wide range of stunning wedding examples of flowers for all parts of the wedding -- wedding ceremony, bridal bouquet, wedding party flowers like boutonnieres, wedding reception flowers, and cake flowers. Beyond seeing the quality and creativity of what we can do, you can get ideas on what you may want for your own wedding. Along with this, we have a dedicated wedding and events staff of specialists here to help you from the beginning through to the end of your wedding. From start to finish, you will have a main point of contact who is there to answer questions, make changes, and just reassure you that everything is on target. We'd be happy to share references so you can talk to others who hav worked us to better understand how well we work to make your wedding our priority. For your initial wedding consultation, we recommend that you have already selected your venue or venues as well as have samples of your wedding fabrics and attire. Many brides come to us with Pinterest or vision boards, which is a good way to share what you want. After all, we are here to listen and create what you want for your big day! Contact us here to get started with your free initial wedding consultation! We look forward to turning your wedding vision into wedding reality!