Capitol Hill Florist Gears Up for Valentine's Day Rush

Family-owned flower shop prepares hundreds of deliveries for the holiday weekend.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Capitol Hill Florist in Oklahoma City has been working around the clock to get ready for Valentine's Day this Saturday. The family-owned business has been serving the local community since 1932 and expects to fulfill around 350 flower deliveries across the metro area, in addition to in-store purchases. With Valentine's Day falling on a weekend this year, the shop has been able to spread out deliveries over several days to ease the workload.

Why it matters

Valentine's Day is one of the busiest times of the year for florists, and Capitol Hill Florist's preparations highlight the importance of small, local businesses in meeting the community's needs during peak holiday seasons. The family-owned nature of the shop also showcases how multi-generational businesses can thrive in Oklahoma City.

The details

Capitol Hill Florist owner Kent Whitnah said the shop starts processing and designing arrangements about a week before Valentine's Day to get everything ready for the big day. With the holiday falling on a Saturday this year, the shop was able to spread out deliveries over Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, which helped ease the usual Valentine's Day rush. Whitnah brings in extra help from family members, including sisters, nieces, nephews, and his girlfriend's son, to handle the increased workload.

  • Capitol Hill Florist starts preparing for Valentine's Day about a week in advance.
  • Valentine's Day falls on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

The players

Capitol Hill Florist

A family-owned flower shop that has served the Oklahoma City community since 1932.

Kent Whitnah

The owner of Capitol Hill Florist who oversees the shop's preparations for the Valentine's Day holiday.

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What they’re saying

“We start processing everything and getting everything delivered or getting a day ahead on everything so everything's built and designed and put in the cooler and ready for delivery the next day.”

— Kent Whitnah, Owner, Capitol Hill Florist (KFOR)

“The girls love to get the flowers on the Valentine's Day at work. With it being on a Saturday this year, we couldn't really do that. So, we were able to spread our deliveries out to Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and that kind of eased our pain, so to speak, as far as getting the deliveries out.”

— Kent Whitnah, Owner, Capitol Hill Florist (KFOR)

What’s next

Capitol Hill Florist will be open on Valentine's Day in case any last-minute shoppers need flowers.

The takeaway

Capitol Hill Florist's preparations for the Valentine's Day rush showcase the hard work and dedication of small, family-owned businesses in meeting the needs of their local communities during peak holiday seasons. The shop's ability to adapt its delivery schedule to the weekend timing of Valentine's Day this year also highlights the flexibility and responsiveness of these types of businesses.