The Best Wedding Florists in South Salem, NY

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174 Wedding Florists in South Salem, NY

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Hudson Valley Flowers 
Rating: 5.0 (20 reviews)
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves South Salem, NY

At Hudson Valley Flowers our mission is to capture our couples' unique styles & personalities through expertly curated floral designs. We source the freshest, highest quality flowers & greens and offer friendly, detailed, attentive customer service. Your vision is thoughtfully explored by a team of experienced, creative designers who work tirelessly to enliven your senses and elevate your occasions with the scents & textures of flowers. Proudly owned and operated by a family of artists, musicians, producers & designers.🌺

Awarded Best of Zola
Beth and her team at Hudson Valley Flowers did an amazing job with our wedding flowers! I wanted a unique color palette featuring teal, purple, emerald, with hints of pink and white. Despite these being unconventional wedding colors, Beth and her team created a stunning and cohesive floral design. The arrangements were beautifully crafted, adding a vibrant and elegant touch to our special day. Their creativity and attention to detail truly exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend Hudson Valley Flowers for any event!
Samantha Elizabeth B., 2 years ago
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Central Florist 
Rating: 5.0 (12 reviews)
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves South Salem, NY

Central Florist takes pride in every order and event that we create! Nothing is more important to us than bringing your vision to life! No event is too small or too big! We understand not everyone has a large budget. Don’t worry! With central florist no budget is too small!

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Where to even begin…Lisa and her staff at Central Florist went about and beyond for my December wedding in the Poconos. Even though the wedding was 3 hours away from the shop, she made sure every detail was perfect. From the first consultation to the day of the event, the professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail were beyond our expectations. When we first went to the consultation, I wasn’t sure of what I was looking for, I just knew that I didn’t want the ordinary centerpiece. When given my color scheme and vibe for the wedding, Lisa created a gorgeous geometrical centerpiece that I have never seen before. She created a beautiful live flower wall for our Photo Booth backdrop as well. She not only handled our floral arrangements, but did our dessert table as well. Lisa and her staff seamlessly handled the distance and logistics, making everything feel effortless on our end. My guests are still talking about how beautiful the flowers were! If you are looking for a florist who makes you feel like her priority then look no further. Lisa at Central Florist is the one to choose and I will continue to use her for all future events.
Jacqui, 5 months ago
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Glitzed Events 
Rating: 5.0 (30 reviews)
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves South Salem, NY

At Glitzed Events, we create bespoke florals and event designs that transform spaces and bring each couple’s vision to life. With an office in Long Island and design studios in New York and New Jersey, we seamlessly serve couples across the region. Whether you dream of a romantic, lush setting or a modern, sophisticated ambiance, our expert team ensures every detail is executed with precision and elegance. From floristry to event enhancements, our integrated approach delivers a cohesive and stress-free experience, making your celebration as stunning as it is unforgettable.

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I can’t say enough great things about Nicole and the Glitzed Events team! From the very beginning, Nicole was so patient and accommodating with every change or idea I had. She took the time to truly understand my vision and made sure every detail reflected exactly what I was hoping for. She even created a stunning vision board early in my wedding planning journey that included sample photos of my tables, bouquet, and color palette - it helped guide so many other parts of my planning process. On the wedding day, everything was absolutely elegant and beautiful - even better than I imagined! Nicole and her team are talented, kind, and genuinely care about bringing your dream to life. I couldn’t recommend Glitzed Events enough to any bride looking for someone who will go above and beyond to make your day perfect!
Lauren B., 5 months ago
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Maple Field Floral 
Rating: 4.8 (17 reviews)
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves South Salem, NY

Hello! My name is Albelisa and I am the Owner and Creative Director at Maple Field Floral! This is a business I officially launched in 2017 and it has been an absolute joy to work with flowers in celebrating so many happy occasions! After being hired to make bouquets and centerpieces for a friend's wedding in 2016, floral arranging became a passion for me! I am currently enrolled in the Certificate in Floral Design program at the New York Botanical Garden. I LOVE exploring the Hudson Valley, spending time with my family, playing sports and staying active, reading, board games, DIY crafts, sketching, old buildings and mojitos!

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Albelisa and the entire Maple Field Florals team are just simply amazing!! Albelisa did the best job at guiding us through the design process, providing suggestions on how to execute our vision and ultimately turning our pinterest board into a full reality. Her kindness and responsiveness throughout kept us as ease and so reassured the entire time that we made the right choice. The final product exceeded our expectations even more than we could have imagined and we are so grateful to have had Albelisa and the team be such a special part of our love story.
Angela P., 2 years ago
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Dean Street Daisies 
Rating: 5.0 (10 reviews)
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves South Salem, NY

Hi there! I’m Karina, an architect turned floral designer dabbling in all things daisies and more! My enthusiasm for floristry began in Brooklyn as a way to express my love for nature and design, but mostly so I could bring color, life, and beauty into my apartment on, you guessed it, Dean Street! Now, Dean Street Daisies has blossomed into a full-service floral and event design studio on the Hudson River in Irvington, NY where I live and create in a converted chapel with my husband and two cats!

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We had a wonderful experience working with Dean Street Daisies for our reception florals! Karina was able to put together a floral design that exceeded what we could have imagined and added so much character and beauty to our venue. We had many guests complimenting her work, and wholeheartedly recommend her to others. Communication with Karina was super easy and straightforward from the get-go; she is organized, professional, and truly a talented creative.
Ariana R., 10 months ago
Cape Lily 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Serves South Salem, NY

Cape Lily is a floral design business focused on connecting people to nature through floral experiences. Our studio creates florals for weddings & events and leads botanical workshops and travel experiences. In 2021 we are launching a range of botanical wallpaper and textiles - Imagine seeing your wedding florals translated into custom table linens after your event! We travel outside of New York for select events.

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I was blown away by everything Sylvia and her talented team did for our wedding. It wildly exceeded my highest expectations. I was left speechless by how beautiful and breathtaking everything was. She is exceptionally talented and I was very lucky to work with her. She is also an incredibly kind and gracious person to work with. Can’t recommend her enough.
Katelyn G., 3 years ago
Forever in Bloom 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Serves South Salem, NY

Co-owners Dean and Shelley Andreades opened Forever In Bloom in 1999 with the understanding that they would provide the freshest and most current floral designs with exceptional service to all of their clientele. After over 20 years they have succeeded in building a reputation of quality, style and creativity in the wedding industry. "We feel honored and humbled with each event that we are allowed to be part of. We are so lucky to be able to do what we love, while creating long lasting relationships with such wonderful people".

Forever in Bloom's communication was precise, clear, and professional throughout the entire process. The quality of their work was fresh, elegant, and colorful. Dean and his team arrived hours early to the venue to beautifully transform the space, including assisting with lighting across the entire ballroom ceiling. Dean is an expert and master in his craft, and we are thrilled with the high quality work and spectacular flowers. The process couldn't have gone smoother!
Alison S., 10 months ago
FlorIyá 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Serves South Salem, NY

Hello! My name is Bianca, a NYC-based florist and the founder of FlorIyá. Floristry has been an ever growing part of my life for the past 6 years. Each boutonnière, bouquet or installation is treated with the same care as every flower matters.

I had the pleasure of meeting FlorIyá close to the most special date of my life. I was treated with great care and attention, they were concerned with making this date even more memorable and incredible. I said what I expected and was even more surprised by the final result of my bridal bouquet. I was very satisfied and happy! If you are looking for someone to brighten and decorate your day, you will definitely love the FlorIyá with you!
Giovana e J., 2 years ago
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Michelle Edgemont Design 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves South Salem, NY

Michelle Edgemont Design is an event design and floral design studio that specializes in sophisticated, modern events with an unconventional twist. Our clients hire us to bring that extra special spark to their wedding through eye-catching decor details. We are able to produce events with a wide variety of budgets in the NYC and Hudson Valley area.

Awarded Best of Zola
We were so lost with our wedding decor, until we found Michelle. She literally saved my sanity!! I didn't need a wedding coordinator, but I did need a one-stop-shop to create all of our decor and flowers. Michelle Edgemont Design is that. She was patient with all of my ideas, very transparent in her pricing, and the loveliest to work with. I recommend her a million times over!!!
Mary and J., 6 years ago
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Mr. Bokay Flowers & Greenhouse 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Starts at $150
  • Serves South Salem, NY

Jerry DellaMura owner of Mr. Bokay Flowers and his team of designers pride ourselves on an impeccable reputation Since 1973. Over 50 years experience and expertise enables us to advise you on all aspects of your flower choices properly. Elegant hand-tied bouquets to chic nature inspired elements, there’s something special for every couple. Our arrangements are designed to captivate, inspire, and exceed expectations! From understated elegance to absolutely spectacular… bridal bouquets, centerpieces, church flowers or chuppahs….we work with your budget. Our goal is to exceed your expectations with exceptional, personalized services and style

I chose Mr. Bokay to do my Wedding Flowers. because his flowers are always incredibly BEAUTIFUL The arrangements he did for my wedding were simply stunning! I loved them and I received so many compliments at my wedding that the flowers were so gorgeous. Jerry was so easy to work with and I could tell he sincerely cares about the work he does. That is a hard quality to find these days. Everyone at his shop are so helpful. I always use him for any flowers I need because his flowers are always fresh, long lasting, and quality flowers. No matter who I send flowers to, they are always so amazed at the beauty of his arrangements and quality of flowers. It is nice to know you have a florist who gives you quality and beauty every time. I would never go to anyone else.
Venezia M., 3 months ago
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Something Borrowed Blooms 
Rating: 4.9 (91 reviews)
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves South Salem, NY

Something Borrowed Blooms is the premier rent-and-return floral and décor company in the U.S., offering beautifully curated premium silk floral collections. Couples who choose to rent typically save up to 70% compared to the cost of traditional fresh flowers. Our collections include everything you need for your wedding day, from bridal and bridesmaid bouquets to boutonnieres, garlands, centerpieces, aisle markers, cake flowers, swags, flower combs and crowns, wedding décor, and more. Each design is thoughtfully curated to create a cohesive, elevated look from ceremony to reception.

Awarded Best of Zola
Something Borrowed Blooms was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. They were quick to respond to emails, calls, and live chat, making the process of selecting and ordering our flowers a breeze. The quality of their work and overall value was exceptional - their products were lovely, and they made sure to have the flowers arrive with plenty of time to spare before the big day. We couldn't have been happier with the final result, and our guests raved about the beautiful arrangements. Something Borrowed Blooms truly went above and beyond to contribute to our special day.
Jacqueline S., a year ago
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Flower Moxie – Do-It-Yourself Wedding Flowers 
Rating: 4.9 (78 reviews)
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves South Salem, NY

In 2013, 8-year wedding veteran Amy McCord Jones realizes she wouldn't be able to afford to hire her own floral services if she was a bride. Then, Amy discovers that there is basically zero help available for DIY brides. No flower recipes. No instructions. No access to florist-grade blooms. Rude. So she launches Flower Moxie! Flower Moxie remains a humble, tucked-away small business out of Oklahoma City. We don’t zoom around on scooters in some fancy high-rise. We stock an average kitchen with canned wine and Aldi chips and listen to true crime podcasts while photographing curvy ranunculus. Join us. There’s cake, hugs, and acceptance here.

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Would highly recommend Flower Moxie! Mother of the bride who can’t keep her houseplants alive decided to take a risk with DIY bridal and bridesmaid bouquets. Could not have been happier. Flowers arrived right on time. I contacted Flower Moxie right away with a question on timing for unboxing. Alexa immediately responded and became our personal flower consultant for the next 4 days. She was professional and encouraging and FUN! I felt much more confident that we could create beautiful bouquets with her assistance. The educational videos on the website are so helpful and informative. I alerted her that just three of my stems arrived broken. Flower Moxie immediately posted a refund to my account so that I could replace those stems if I felt it necessary at a local store. I cannot say enough good things about the whole experience. The bridesmaids and bride created their own bouquets the morning of the venue during hair and makeup. Was really fun for all of them and they were absolutely stunning! Don’t be afraid of DIY. If I could keep these alive and thriving - you can too! Flower Moxie (and Alexa) are great partners for your special day!!
Mindy H., a year ago
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Fountainhead Floral Design 
Rating: 5.0 (48 reviews)
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves South Salem, NY
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The granddaughter of two gardeners, I have always felt a connection to the earth through the soil. When someone brings flowers into a room, something changes...an energy, an excitement! I love being able to bring that kind of beauty into peoples lives. I'm a small-town girl who enjoys anything that involves working with my hands from cooking to knitting. I'm a total animal lover (partial to dogs), a die-hard Grey's Anatomy fan, and I take my martinis extra dirty. When I'm not flowering in our studio in Milford, Connecticut, I'm mommin' to three amazing little boys (our dog Pippa and cat, Galaxy).

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When I first saw my wedding bouquet I was speechless! It was nothing like any other bouquet I had seen in the absolute best way! The flowers were gorgeous, vibrant, and truly unique, just like I wanted! Kate has such a keen ability to take inspiration photos, run with them, and create something incredibly gorgeous and in line with my vision. The florals she designed brought a lovely pop of color to our reception and pulled the natural look from the landscape into the space exactly like I envisioned. From little details like "snap-bracelet" corsages for the moms to a color-coordinating ribbon on the boutonnieres, Kate totally knocked it out of the park!
Maggie O., 2 years ago
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Bloom by Britt Floral Design 
Rating: 5.0 (43 reviews)
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves South Salem, NY

We're a husband and wife duo that prides themselves on honesty, integrity and quality. Every arrangement we make is custom designed for each couple, guided by their personality and the story they want to tell. We believe flowers should feel personal and we achieve this goal through thoughtful details, quality blooms and creative expression. Our aim is to deliver designs that feel authentic, intentional and beautifully one-of-a-kind.

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Bloom by Britt Floral Design was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the very first conversation, Brittney's communication style was efficient, warm, and top-notch. She listened closely to our vision and budget, and provided a detailed plan with pictures, colors, and clear pricing that matched exactly what we were looking for. On the day of the wedding, Brittney and her team arrived on time and the flowers were packaged so well - they looked absolutely elegant and professional. We felt heard and cared for throughout the entire process, and we are so happy we chose Bloom by Britt as our wedding florist. Brittney is truly a hidden gem in the world of bridal florals, and we couldn't recommend her highly enough.
Sarah R., a month ago
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The Faux Bouquets 
Rating: 5.0 (42 reviews)
  • Starts at $175
  • Serves South Salem, NY

Believe it or not, we often have people ask if our pictures throughout our website are showing a mix of fresh and faux and…no they aren’t! Although fresh florals are pretty, we are totally in love with poser-blooms all the way here and that’s what we design 100% of our orders with.

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I was so impressed with The Faux Bouquets for our wedding! Brittany, the owner, was incredibly quick to respond, thorough in her communication, and had such a friendly and fun personality. She really went above and beyond to make sure we got the perfect faux floral arrangements for our big day. The quality of their work is truly unique and you can tell they are so passionate about what they do. We were able to take advantage of a special deal on the flowers I wanted, and they even upgraded some of the pieces for free! Compared to other faux floral companies in the area, we were able to get much more for our money. I'm so glad I took the time for the 15 minute consultation with Brittany - it was so helpful to see the items at scale and she customized our order perfectly. Our wedding is not until 2027 but we got them early and I LOVE them. I also like that the suites aren’t cookie cutter so each of my bridesmaids have their own style.
Mandy S., 5 months ago
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Wood & Word Blooms, sola wood floral designs (faux not fresh) 
Rating: 5.0 (36 reviews)
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves South Salem, NY
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🌹 WE ARE NOT FRESH FLOWER FLORISTS. WE WORK WITH WOOD & FAUX FLOWERS. PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE THIS IN YOUR REPLY. 🌹 Wood & Word Blooms is run by a Jen Angle, former teacher of 20+ years and specializes in using hand-painted wood flowers along with a faux, dried and preserved florals (nothing fresh here) to bring your wedding vision to life not just for that one glorious day but forever. Besides designing for you, I also offer DIY Wood Flower Experiences to create your wedding florals alongside me in person or virtually and 1:1 sessions to help DIY brides learn to do it themselves.

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Jen was absolutely wonderful to work with! She took my idea of Harry Potter inspired bouquets and made it a reality. Throughout the process, she kept me updated and checked in on any suggested changes to make sure I was happy. I was absolutely stunned by the results and my bridesmaids loved their bouquets, which I gave to them as a gift after the wedding. I highly recommend Wood & Word Blooms if you're looking for beautiful custom bouquets that will last you forever and incredible customer service.
Melissa, a year ago
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Cullen Creations 
Rating: 5.0 (35 reviews)
  • Serves South Salem, NY

Cullen Creations is a wedding design company in The Catskills of New York. They are able to cover every aspect of your wedding vision from florals, to rentals, to set up and break down and more. The team at Cullen Creations only take on a limited amount of events per year to helps ensure each of their clients get the attention and care they deserve.

Awarded Best of Zola
Upon seeing pictures of Heather's work, I knew I had to have this woman be the florist for the big day. It was just extra luck that Heather also happens to be a decorator! Heather is on top of everything and very organized. We went over details big and small, things I hadn't even considered. She was familiar with my venue and knew just how to utilize her decorating skills - with beautiful drapery over the beams, gorgeous greenery down the tables and bud vases filled with vibrant flowers. She brought my vision to life and was excited with me the whole way planning it. Heather was great keeping me on task with things to do leading up to the big day so I wasn't scrambling. She followed up with many emails from me regarding small random questions. Our wedding was stunning and it felt great knowing someone was handling the decor while my loved ones and I focused on each other. The florals were truly breathtaking - my bridal bouquet was a dream come true. It was popping with all sorts of colors, fun texture, and gorgeous shape - it was my inspiration pictures but better! The arrangements at the ceremony and on the arbor were equally as stunning and guests were raving about them. I can't say enough great things about Heather - her organization, her clear expertise in florals and arrangements, and tasteful decor all created an extraordinary day. Highly recommend!
Gabrielle G., 10 months ago
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Moonwake Meadow 
Rating: 5.0 (32 reviews)
  • Starts at $8,000
  • Serves South Salem, NY

✿ floral + event designer located in new york serving long Island. upstate ny + beyond ! Moonwake Meadow, created by owner and lead designer Nicole. She has experience from traditional to whimsical floral design. She has worked anywhere from floral art installations, everyday retail, weddings, public relations, corporate events and the list goes on. After years of working for others, Nicole has created a business of her own. Fully dedicated in her design, she strives to make the best experience for her clients.

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Moonwake Meadow for our wedding flowers was an absolute dream. From our very first interaction, Nicole was incredibly friendly, easy to work with, and dependable. She took the time to understand our vision and put together the most incredible, unmatched floral arrangements that truly made our special day even more beautiful. Moonwake Meadow was also willing to negotiate on the price to stay within our budget, and the mock-ups she provided were awesome - it was clear she put a lot of thought and care into every detail. We just told her what general colors and flowers we like and she was able to put together our absolute dream arrangement. We received SO many compliments from our guests on how gorgeous her floral work was. Everything turned out perfectly, better than I could have ever imagined! We are so grateful to have worked with such an amazing florist, and would highly recommend Moonwake Meadow to any couple planning their wedding!
N&D, a year ago
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About Designs 
Rating: 5.0 (24 reviews)
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves South Salem, NY

Hello + welcome to about-designs, a women owned studio with a focus on custom floral and botanical design. Proprietors slash sisters, Eva + Sonya could not be more different from each other by design, yet they find common ground on creative collaboration. Their combined backgrounds in interiors, education and floral design make it possible to tailor context appropriate designs for each and every client.

Awarded Best of Zola
It was a pleasure working with Sonya and her team for our big day! From the initial phone conversation, she made sure to listen to what we wanted and came back with recommendations that really brought it to life. She ensured that we stayed within the budget parameters we set by providing various options of things we could do but, making sure everything was still of the highest quality. She even worked with our schedule to come meet us at the venue with samples to finalize all the details. A few days before the wedding we ran into a small issue around the Chuppah structure we chose and she made sure to call us right away to explain the situation, and came up with alternative solutions that did not require any additional charge. The finished product was beautiful. I’m still getting compliments on my flower arrangements a month later!! If you work with Sonya and her team, you won’t be sorry!
Sarah B., a year ago
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A Lily Among Thorns 
Rating: 5.0 (22 reviews)
  • Starts at $10,000
  • Serves South Salem, NY
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A Lily Among Thorns offers romantic and modern floral designs for the New York Metropolitan area. With our design studio located in Northern New Jersey, we can also happily extend our design services to Connecticut and Pennsylvania. We specialize in an organic and airy approach to floral design drawing inspiration from how stems naturally grow in nature. In our design approach, we lean towards intentional minimalism so we can focus on designs that truly resonate with our couples.

Awarded Best of Zola
From the moment we booked A Lily Among Thorns, their communication was on point. Isabel and her team were incredibly open-minded to my vision for the wedding florals and listened without judgement, working with me to bring my dream to life. The end result was beyond amazing - all of our guests were in awe of the subtle beauty and magnificence of the arrangements they created to make our wedding day truly a memory of a lifetime. I cannot recommend A Lily Among Thorns highly enough to any couple looking for a talented, professional, and dedicated wedding florist.
Lisa K., 5 months ago
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STYLE & VINE 
Rating: 5.0 (20 reviews)
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves South Salem, NY
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We started Style & Vine to provide the highest quality floral arrangements at a reasonable price. We understand the stresses of planning a wedding and the questions you may have or not even think about. That is why we keep an open and transparent dialog about your floral arrangements.

Awarded Best of Zola
It was an absolute pleasure to work with Lorrie, and we loved the flowers and decor she created for our wedding. We weren't the easiest clients, as we were quite indecisive at the beginning. We bounced between wanting a minimalist all-white look and introducing various colors since we didn't have a strict theme. Finally, just a month before the big day, we settled on a complex palette with several specific colors. Despite the late change, Lorrie was calm and professional. Her support was invaluable; she sent timely follow-ups and was a grounding presence when we were scrambling behind the scenes to figure everything else out. She took our final color decisions and matched exactly what we had envisioned in terms of the colors and the ratios of each shade. Beyond the centerpieces and bouquets, Lorrie also provided a chuppah in a beautiful copper base. When the final florals and decor arrived, they were stunning and truly brought our whole aesthetic together. If you're looking for a florist who is patient, a dream to work with, and incredibly talented at executing complex color requests and providing crucial support, hire Style & Vine!
Elizabeth D., 6 months ago
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Three Roots Floral Design 
Rating: 4.9 (18 reviews)
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves South Salem, NY

Welcome to Three Roots Floral Design, a bespoke, sustainable and fine-arts informed wedding and event studio in the heart of Fairfield County, CT. Since 2013 we have partnered with our clients to offer bespoke floral design services for their one-of-a-kind day! We pride ourselves on getting to know our clients and bringing their vision to life.

Awarded Best of Zola
First of all - the end product was just beautiful. Everything from the bridal bouquet to the ceremony flowers to the table styling was exquisite and super unique. Shannon did a great job incorporating my favorite color (yellow) and a whimsical, organic wildness into the design exactly as I had hoped. From our first meeting to the written proposal, Shannon interpreted my thoughts and ideas exactly. I was so impressed that she took my ramblings and half ideas and pulled them together into what I was seeing in my head. Shannon’s GORGEOUS color palette informed the entire wedding design and gave me a jumping off point for invitations, bridesmaid dresses, other decor, etc. Unfortunately, the process of working with Shannon was a bit challenging. She struggled with nailing down details: incorrect number of tables, inconsistent accounting of candles/bud vases, etc. It took a number of incorrect proposal drafts until we got it right - just weeks before the wedding. We were honestly quite disappointed by Shannon’s flexibility and communication. She self-describes as being highly collaborative, but that was not our experience. First, as beer nerds, having hops in the design was super important to us, and while she flagged early on it could be an issue to source real ones, we discussed using fake. While we all agreed that she shouldn’t use fake hops if they looked bad, we were sad to see on the day of that they didn’t make it into the design. It would have been nice to have heard a heads up from her that she didn’t plan to use them - even if it was just a brief mention on the day-of. Second, when our cake plans fell through at the last minute, we asked Shannon if she could possibly supply a few flowers for our small 6” cutting cake. She told us she would try, but later we heard from the bakery that she had given them a flat no. She never communicated her decision to us. Thankfully, the bakery pulled something together for us (shout out to Zest Pastry!). Third, the Monday before the wedding, Shannon sent an alarming email with the subject line “Head Advisory, Oh No!”, asking us what our plan was. Getting any email titled “Oh No” isn’t fun to receive less than a week before your wedding. Further, as a trusted wedding vendor, we would hope that she would have plans for weather or unexpected events rather than looking to us during a very stressful period. Lastly, (and most disappointingly) despite having a run of day schedule, Shannon was nowhere to be found when it was time to put on boutonnieres and corsages. Our photographers and party thankfully jumped in to help to avoid major delays to portraits (shout out to Katie Slater!). Fundamentally, the product Shannon provided was beyond compare - everything was beautiful. That said, the communication, coordination, and organization were lacking from our experience.
Sarah S., 2 years ago