The Best Wedding Florists in Big Island, VA

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48 Wedding Florists in Big Island, VA

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Couture Collective 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Big Island, VA

Whether an intimate set-up for two or event for hundreds of your closest friends and family , we are here to make your event desires come true. Creating unforgettable events ;your vision, our expertise!

Awarded Best of Zola
The team at Couture Collective were fantastic to work with for our wedding flowers, decor and day of coordination. Their communication was great - they were informative, clear, and responsive throughout the entire planning process. The quality of their work was truly professional, flexible, thorough, and reliable. April brought my Pinterest vision board to life, creating beautiful and unique floral arrangements that perfectly complemented our wedding day. I would highly recommend Couture Collective to any couple looking for a talented and trustworthy florist who will make your day extra special.
Dalisha W., a year ago
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The Blossom Farm 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Big Island, VA

As a flower farmer-florist, I grow many of the flowers used in the weddings I service. I love hearing the unique stories of the couples I work with, and tailoring designs that reflect their life and fit their vision for their wedding. My designs are all about you and not about my farm, so I incorporate a blend of my farm's flowers and out-sourced florals to meet design needs, seasonal availability, or specific color requests. Crafting distinctive floral arrangements is my passion. I am proud that each wedding I've serviced is one-of-a-kind. I can't wait to meet you, learn about your vision for your wedding, and prepare a proposal for you.

The Blossom Farm was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding florals. From our first interaction, their communication was effective, kind, and encouraging, helping us feel confident they would bring our vision to life. And that they did - the florals they created were exactly what I had envisioned, adding such a beautiful, natural touch to our wedding day. They had such an in-depth process to ensure they executed my vision perfectly, and I was blown away by the stunning results. The Blossom Farm truly went above and beyond to make our wedding day special. I cannot recommend them highly enough!
Rachael P., 6 months ago
Foraged & Cut Flowers 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Serves Big Island, VA

I started my flower venture at a local flower shop in 2012. There I received formal training and quickly moved up to head wedding designer. After several years of focusing my skills in retail floristry I was able to fulfill my dream of working on a flower farm. I was lucky enough to design weddings with 3 acres of flowers I helped plant with my own hands. It was the most rewarding experience! I love working with flowers and want to stay true to the organic farm flowers I've come to love.

Natasha is the absolute best at what she does and made my wedding florals spectacular! I didn't know much about flowers, I just knew the general theme/colors I wanted and she knew exactly what to put together and it all looked amazing!!
Katelin Lovern, 2 years ago
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Something Borrowed Blooms 
Rating: 4.9 (92 reviews)
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Big Island, VA

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.

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Something Borrowed Blooms was a wonderful florist to work with for our wedding day! Their communication was always quick, friendly, and helpful in responding to any questions we had leading up to the big day. The quality of their silk flowers was truly amazing - they created the most beautiful arrangements and bouquets that looked incredibly realistic. Our guests were shocked when we told them the flowers were silk! Despite the 90 degree outdoor heat, the flowers still looked freshly picked all night without any wilting. Something Borrowed Blooms helped make our wedding day truly special with their perfect flowers that captured the romantic elegance we envisioned. We'd highly recommend them to any engaged couple looking for beautiful, high quality silk florals at an affordable price!
Xavie D., 2 years ago
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Flower Moxie – Do-It-Yourself Wedding Flowers 
Rating: 4.9 (78 reviews)
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Big Island, VA

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
I highly recommend Flower Moxie!!! The flowers were amazing quality and I even had them delivered on time for a wedding three days after Christmas! I received my flowers 5-6 days in advance due to the holiday, and they still held up a few days after the wedding! The customer service was amazing, especially Alexa! She went out of her way to make sure she could help throughout any point of the service. She was very quick to respond and was very kind and sweet to work with! I highly recommend Flower Moxie and Alexa to help you with your flowers for any event! :)
Elizabeth, a year ago
Woodland Floral Design Co. 
Rating: 5.0 (77 reviews)
  • Serves Big Island, VA

Proud Cat & Dog Mom // Your New Wedding Vendor BFF It’s never been just about pretty flowers to me. I started out in social work because I wanted to serve and connect with others. I first entered the floral design world as an intern in 2016 and noticed a lack of originality in designs and a need for more connection between the florist and the couple. When I started WFD in 2019, I decided to prioritize both artistic designs and building long-term relationships with each couple. Planning my own wedding in 2021 gave me an even deeper appreciation for the importance of receiving creative expertise and genuine support from wedding vendors.

Awarded Best of Zola
Misha is incredible! Wedding florals can be so daunting, but from our first Zoom meeting, all of my worries were gone. It was clear Misha genuinely enjoys making a personal connection with her clients. She checked in periodically and was available whenever we had questions. I knew Misha was going to create something beautiful, but beautiful is an UNDERSTATEMENT. Our wedding florals were stunning. I told Misha I wanted bright and fun, but that was really it. As a result of our conversations, I knew I could trust her vision and creativity. She blew us away! As soon as I saw them, my jaw dropped. She created 2 floral columns for the ceremony space and lined the aisle with the most magnificent florals. And when I say florals, I mean florals. Her designs are teeming with blooms! Everything down to the bouquets, boutonnieres, and corsages was full of substance. She also created the most amazing couch installation for one of our lounge areas that was the backdrop for one of our favorite pictures. Every guest at our wedding made a comment about the florals being exquisite, and we could not agree more. Misha was then able to repurpose all of the florals from the ceremony space to the reception space as centerpieces for the tables and decoration for the sweetheart table. I will never get over how absolutely perfect the florals were on our wedding day. Misha has a gift, and anyone getting married should 100 percent work with her as their florist.
Lauren K., 2 years ago
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The Faux Bouquets 
Rating: 5.0 (42 reviews)
  • Starts at $175
  • Serves Big Island, VA

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
The Faux Bouquets were absolutely fantastic for our wedding! From the very beginning, they were awesome to work with - extremely responsive and so helpful in guiding us through all the floral options. Their communication style was great, and they really listened to our vision and preferences. The end product was stunning - the bouquets, centerpieces, and other arrangements were so pretty and went beautifully with our color scheme. We were thrilled with how everything turned out, and would highly recommend The Faux Bouquets to any couple planning their wedding.
Ashley G., 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 Big Island, VA
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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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I was so grateful to have found Jen while going through our flower-picking-process. We got a quote for real flowers to start and it was way out of our budget. When we started looking for 'fake' flowers, I knew I wanted them to look as real as possible. I must have looked at 10 different vendors across CT and MA, and as soon as I saw Wood & Word Blooms website I was sold! Her bouquets are one of a kind, each and every piece was perfect for our wedding. She was so supportive and helpful in the color picking process, I changed my mind a few times but she never batted an eye. She got us to the finish line and we couldn't be happier. If you're on the fence, just go with Jen!
Anna H., 8 months ago
Avenue Design Studio 
Rating: 4.9 (15 reviews)
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Big Island, VA
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Avenue Design Studio is a travel wedding and special event florist, based in the Florida Panhandle and cover the entire East Coast! We have brought beautiful arrangements to our brides since 2015 and are looking forward to continued success in helping our couples make beautiful memories.

Awarded Best of Zola
We are beyond grateful for Ben and Chad — our incredible wedding planners and florists! They truly went above and beyond to make our day everything we had dreamed of and more. From the start, communication was excellent and their help coordinating with our vendors made the entire process so much smoother. The florals and design were absolutely stunning — exactly what we envisioned and even better in person. They completely captured our vibe and brought our vision to life with so much creativity and care. Even when unexpected things went wrong throughout the day, Ben and Chad handled everything with such calm and professionalism that we were able to truly enjoy the moment without worry. Their warmth, organization, and attention to detail made all the difference. If you want planners and florists who will bring your dream wedding to life and handle everything with grace and heart, look no further than Ben and Chad. They are simply the best!
Mariah A., 5 months ago
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Riverwood Designs 
Rating: 5.0 (12 reviews)
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Big Island, VA

Riverwood Designs creates wedding and special event floral designs and provides wedding and event planning management services. Because Riverwood Designs is not a retail storefront, our clients are people we get to know, and they get to know us. We work with each client individually, whether in an in-person meeting, a virtual meeting, over the phone, or via email. We custom-fit each client with designs that fit their tastes, style, and vision.

Awarded Best of Zola
Joseph and Rob of Riverwood Designs are the best in the business. I booked Riverwood Designs for my May 2024 wedding, at The Maine of Williamsburg, for bridal party flowers and floral table arrangements, as well as a Day-Of Coordination package. Booking Joseph and Rob was one of the best decisions I made during my 2-year long wedding planning process. Joseph was a life-savior during the planning process, keeping me calm and confident that my day would be nothing but perfect. And it was exactly that. On the day of my wedding, Joseph and Rob arrived promptly and delivered the most BEAUTIFUL flowers. I am so glad that I chose to go with real flowers, as opposed to wood or silk flowers. The arrangements looked and smelled amazing. The proposal that we had worked on prior to the day of in no way did the actual flowers justice. They were even more amazing than I could have ever imagined. For the florals, we chose to include the orange flowers in only the bridal bouquet. Also including this same orange flower on only the groom’s boutonnière. This was the perfect way for me and my groom to feel special and different from the rest of our bridal party. Book Riverwood Designs NOW! For all your floral and planning/coordinating needs. I am so thankful that I did and I cannot recommend them enough.
Michèle C., 2 years ago
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Bupp Woodworks & Designs - Flower Preservation 
Rating: 5.0 (12 reviews)
  • Serves Big Island, VA

***Pricing, options, and the process can be found on our website.*** Welcome to our award-winning flower preservation company, the nation's leading expert in heirloom keepsakes- meticulously handcrafted in small batches. We offer professional flower preservation services so you can cherish your wedding bouquet flowers forever! Accepting fresh, dried, and artificial bouquets from across the USA. All couples welcome. Let us turn your special flowers into a cherished piece of art. Limited availability, book your spot today!

Absolutely stunning work by Bupp Woodworks and are so happy with everything from our order. Drop off was coordinated seamlessly with a family member post wedding in April and we received our pieces right before Christmas! With our florals we ordered a 7 inch arch, letter M, ring holder, jewelry dish, Christmas ornaments and necklaces. Everything turned out beautifully and we are so happy our wedding florals have been preserved. Communication was seamless and it was so exciting to see sneak peeks throughout the process.
Caitlin, 3 months ago
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Brin's Posy 
Rating: 5.0 (11 reviews)
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Big Island, VA
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Brin’s Posy is named after my beloved dog. She passed away unexpectedly a few years ago, leaving myself and her pup sister (Abby) to figure out life without her. We were months of grieving her loss when a close friend insisted I channel the grief energy into something positive. A bell went off in my head as my current job as a florist in a far away town was coming to an end. Brin’s Posy helped me come to terms with the loss. I still have Abby (the shop girl) in the shop daily and occasionally out to our farm venues! We love to source local and work with community members.

Awarded Best of Zola
Cailyn did such a beautiful job with our arrangements!! We got boutonnieres, bridal bouquet, bridesmaid bouquets, and some greenery for centerpieces. Everything was delivered on time and was GORGEOUS. Cailyn was also super responsive whenever we reached out leading up to the wedding.
Caitlyn, 5 months ago
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Bloom Culture: Do-it-yourself Wedding Flowers 
Rating: 4.9 (11 reviews)
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Big Island, VA

Bloom Culture helps couples DIY their wedding flowers with confidence — even if you’ve never arranged flowers before. We ship wholesale flowers to your door and provide a full plan that shows you what to order, how much you need, and how to put everything together. You’ll know exactly how many stems go into each bouquet, centerpiece, boutonniere — and how to assemble them step-by-step. Choose one of our DIY flower kits or get a custom plan based on your colors, style, and budget.

Awarded Best of Zola
The flowers (on our order) came in large boxes, but they were not labeled, so it took a minute to get the flowers both identified and properly set up. To be fair we were warned about the process, but not about the length of time due to our inexperience. As a note, it took my fiancé 5 hours to process the flowers when first receiving them. I also did not have any updates from them from the time I ordered till they were being shipped. They were beyond more affordable compared to other florists, and the flowers arrived alive and in good spirits. We were able to keep the flowers alive for over four days!! Many of the flowers that we chose did not have specific instructions, so we had to follow the general reference for the flowers and hope for the best. Additionally, some of the flowers that we wanted were not in stock, and they were replaced for us with substitutes but were not notified until we had all of the flowers already delivered to us. Also, as a note, bloom culture uses third party sellers for their flowers, so the quality may vary depending on location. Our flowers were in good condition, and the company we had clearly took good care of the flowers prior to delivering them to us. Would we do it again? Probably not, but it made for good laughs and bonding time and we have stories to tell from it!
Hannah H., 6 months ago
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Fleurish & Bloom Florals and Event Design 
Rating: 5.0 (10 reviews)
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Big Island, VA
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I'm a dreamer, a maker, a memory curator with a love for the written word. I have a master's in laughter, and am a world renown mess maker. I’m a wannabe world changer, a devoted pray-er, and an avid forgiver. I’m a barefoot kitchen dancer, a hammock reader and sun seeker, an accident-prone adventurer... and hopefully, when I look back, a professional life-rider and full-fledged compassion giver.

Awarded Best of Zola
Jessica with fleurish & bloom was absolutely incredible!! Not only were the flowers beautiful, but she was so diligent and made sure through every step of the process I was included and happy with what we were planning. The job she did was absolutely stunning and I couldn’t be happier. I would absolutely recommend her and her business!!!
Madison L., a year ago
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Pick A Bloom-Preserved & Dried Florist-Shipped Nationwide 
Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)
  • Serves Big Island, VA

Pick a Bloom was founded on love and laughter in small-town Surry, Virginia by us, a mother daughter duo, who wanted to see our vision of fresh flower alternatives bloom to life. We work primarily with 100% REAL preserved and dried flowers and foliage.

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We are so happy with the way out flowers turned out for our wedding day. Paula and Samatha were such a joy to work with! We sent them our color pallet and ideas, which they were able to replicate and make it our own unique array of flowers. They provided great service with sending samples of their dried/preserved flowers and also a flower swap that we had to do. Would recommend for you occasion!
Tayler S., 2 years ago
Rainey Day Bouquets 
Rating: 4.1 (7 reviews)
  • Starts at $1,100
  • Serves Big Island, VA

As I prepare for my own wedding in April of next year, I was taken aback by the exorbitant costs associated with floral arrangements. Quotes ranging from $6,000 to $7,000, with a minimum commitment of $4,000, were simply unfeasible for me. This led me to explore alternative solutions, and I discovered a passion for creating my own florals. I was delighted to find that I had a knack for it! This experience sparked the idea to launch my faux floral rental business, driven by the belief that beautiful wedding florals shouldn't come with an astronomical price tag. My goal is to make stunning arrangements accessible to all.

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While I didn’t use her for a wedding — I most certainly will once I get married! Morgan’s floral arrangements are so well done that I asked to purchase some to decorate my home. Her customer service and attention to detail is out of this world. 10/10 recommend.
Willie M., 2 years ago
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Anthology On Main | Literary Flowers Handcrafted From Book Pages 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Big Island, VA

Anthology On Main specializes in wedding flowers handcrafted from real book pages. I create each bloom from your favorite novels in the flowers and colors you love, with no seasonal limitations. Based in Kansas and shipping nationwide, I design meaningful florals that remain beautiful for decades.

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Katie was amazing to work with! She helped tailor our flowers to keep within our budget, and they came out AMAZING. I'm so happy I get to keep them as an amazing keepsake. Everyone at the wedding was floored that they were paper and not real. And having quotes from our favorite books to look at all day was just a memorable experience.
Joanna L., 6 months ago
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Lael Florals 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Big Island, VA

You deserve flowers that reflect the heart of your love story—timeless, graceful, and full of intentional beauty. At Lael Florals, we specialize in garden-inspired wedding florals that feel organic, romantic, and deeply personal. From ethereal bouquets to breathtaking ceremony arches, we create each design as an offering—centered in artistry, joy, and the light of Christ.

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Jamie is THE BEST!!! She worked with me on my budget to make my dreams come true. My florals were everything I could have imagined and more!!! She took the time to truly understand my vision, explain her plan, and executed it PERFECTLY. I would highly recommend her services, she will not disappoint you!!!
Lauren M., 6 months ago
Barnswallow Blooms 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Serves Big Island, VA

I have a love for all things wild and natural, scented blossoms, mossy twigs, and starry nights. Flowers simply make my heart sing. I believe the magic of growing and gathering was planted in me years ago as a young girl, working alongside my mother picking wildflowers and lily of the valley. How I create is deeply rooted in who I am; a floral designer, grower, and potter. I feel my art background has been a really strong foundation for floral design as textures, color, and design are all intertwined with both arts.

Awarded Best of Zola
We love working with Mary Ann w/ Barnswallow Blooms at Mount Ida Farm. They are on our preferred vendors list. They create beautiful floral arrangements & are always a pleasure to work with.
Mount Ida Farm & Vineyard, 6 years ago
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Jade Rabbit Flowers 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Serves Big Island, VA
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My name is Allissa and I am an urban flower farmer and floral designer based in Norfolk, VA. I have three children and have spent the last nine years at home with them, transforming our land into a cut flower farm. Every floral design I create, every flower I grow reminds me of how blessed I am to be here. Flowers are my love language and each bloom is chosen with care. I truly believe flowers elevate every occasion and bring much needed happiness into the world.

Jade Rabbit Flowers was a pleasure to work with for our wedding! Their communication was easy, fast, and thorough throughout the entire planning process. The floral arrangements they created were truly imaginative, beautiful, and creative - they were able to bring my vague ideas to life in a stunning way. The bouquets and centerpieces were the perfect finishing touch that elevated the look and feel of our special day. I would highly recommend Jade Rabbit Flowers to any couple looking for a talented, responsive, and professional florist.
Shelby F., 6 months ago
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KatieDid Florals and Events 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Big Island, VA

KatieDid Florals is a bespoke floral company located in the Heart of Old West End Historic District in Danville, VA. The company and owner Katie Thomas is passionate about using flowers to bring joy into the world. We are honored to share their beauty with our couples on their wedding day! But more importantly, we believe in the power of flowers to transcend time; their beauty creates memories and traditions that last a lifetime. Your life with flowers begins during your wedding floral planning process, but I know that they can take such a hold in your heart, that flowers will be woven into your life forever.

Katie and her team are beyond professional, a bundle of joy and you can tell this is seriously their passion! They are communicative, understanding, amazing to work with, effective and overall team players and we could not recommend them more as a Venue and Event team who has been in the industry for over 4 years!!
Maddie Peeler, a year ago
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Pine and Petal Weddings - WOOD FLOWERS 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Starts at $200
  • Serves Big Island, VA

WOOD FLOWERS that last a lifetime. At Pine & Petal Weddings, we believe flowers should endure as long as the memories they celebrate. Our handcrafted sola wood bouquets and décor go beyond fleeting blooms—capturing your story in pieces that last for years. From walking down the aisle to gifting a friend or gathering around the table, our wooden flowers are keepsakes that bring joy, comfort, and timeless beauty to life’s most meaningful moments.

I can’t say enough good things about Pine and Petal Wood Flowers! I had the absolute pleasure of working with Vanessa Ward throughout the entire process, and she was incredible. I was completely lost when it came to choosing colors and styles, but Vanessa helped me pick shades that perfectly matched my wedding color scheme and flowers that suited my taste beautifully. She was so communicative, kind, and accommodating—especially when I needed my flowers made and shipped on a tight timeline. Everything arrived on time and looked stunning! I would highly recommend Pine and Petal to anyone looking for elegant, timeless, and long-lasting floral arrangements. We plan to have our bouquet proudly on display as a beautiful reminder of our wedding day, and I couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out!
Kayla J., 5 months ago
I Do Floral & Wood Designs 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Big Island, VA

“I Do!” Floral & Wood Designs is a small wedding service business out of the Orange, Virginia area and run by husband, wife, and three amazing little girls. We started out as a different business with a completely different name in 2016. From there, we revamped the entire business into the one of a kind business you see growing now. We went from wood decor and furniture for the home to wood decor, wood flower arrangements, wood flower decor, and more for the home.

I had the pleasure of getting my flowers with Rebecca. They do amazing work, I couldn’t have been happier with my flowers. And the fact that they last forever makes it that much better.
Laura, 4 years ago
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Tipsy Designs WOOD FLOWERS! 
Rating: 5.0 (11 reviews)
  • Starts at $850
  • Serves Big Island, VA for additional fees

EDIT to bring more awareness, PLEASE email inquiries or go through my website. I have to pay to reply on ZOLA and they raised the price again. I am so sorry but please email or inquire on my website. PRICING is linked through my website under my logo photo I discovered wood flowers when I was planning my wedding in 2020. From that point I fell in love and Tipsy Designs blossomed! Since then, we have done several weddings, even was hired by the football hall of fame in Canton Ohio in August 2023.

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Ronna was our floral artist for our wedding on 9/27/25. She was the best vendor we worked with! She was so communicative with us, really making sure our color and flower design preferences were what we wanted. Not only that, she was a huge support system for me throughout the entire planning process. She drove 100 miles the day before our wedding to set up and install. She also designed our centerpieces! She went above and beyond, and I’m so thankful to know her. I will be a forever customer of Ronna’s and Tipsy! I can’t thank Ronna enough, and I will be forever grateful.
Mary Dee N., 5 months ago