ABOUT US

Display window of a flower shop with various potted plants, floral arrangements, and decorative greenery inside, with a sign that reads 'Gillespie Florist' near the entrance.

A long legacy


Operating in White Sulphur Springs since 1923, Gillespie’s has grown over the years, offering customers everything they need to pull off the perfect event. But the family owned and operated store front shop in downtown White Sulphur Springs still opens its welcoming doors to visitors every day, fulfilling everyday floral needs, as well as unique gifts and charming boutique items. 

With 400 years of combined special event experience, Gillespie’s is known throughout West Virginia and Southwestern Virginia for its comfortable one-on-one approach to event planning. Creating the perfect atmosphere is our job. Whether it’s an intimate outdoor gathering or an extravagant indoor gala, Gillespie’s has made a tradition of turning dreams to reality with multiple rental options and an array of services with an easy, comfortable approach to fulfilling every customer’s needs.

Meet the Team

  • A man in a tuxedo with glasses, smiling, at a formal event.

    John Gillespie

    OWNER/CEO

  • Portrait of a middle-aged woman with short gray hair, blue eyes, wearing a black top and multiple strands of pearl necklaces, smiling softly at the camera.

    Martha Gillespie

    OWNER/CFO

  • A man with gray hair and a beard is unlocking a metal door or gate with a wrench, standing outdoors.

    Charley Gillespie

    OWNER/COO

  • A young man in a dark suit, white shirt, and patterned orange plaid tie, smiling outdoors with greenery and trees in the background, wearing a yellow flower boutonniere.

    Steven Gillespie

    PROJECT MANAGER

  • A woman with glasses and shoulder-length blonde hair, wearing a beige lace top and a white beaded necklace, standing outdoors with greenery and blurred buildings in the background.

    Melinda Workman

    CERTIFIED WEDDING SPECIALIST

  • Smiling man with glasses, beard, and suspenders standing in a field during sunset, wearing a white shirt, bow tie, and boutonniere.

    Ryan Foster

    GRAPHIC & PRINT MANAGER

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    Kevin Pauley

    SOCIAL MEDIA/DESIGNER