The Best Wedding Florists in Blue Ridge, VA

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45 Wedding Florists in Blue Ridge, VA

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Couture Collective 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Blue Ridge, 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., 2 years ago
The Blossom Farm 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Blue Ridge, 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., 10 months ago
Foraged & Cut Flowers 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Serves Blue Ridge, 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, 3 years ago
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Something Borrowed Blooms 
Rating: 4.8 (175 reviews)
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  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Blue Ridge, 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 provided the most lifelike and luxurious floral arrangements for our wedding day. The bouquets, ceremony pieces and boutonnieres were all incredibly realistic and high quality, with vibrant colors and lush textures that exceeded our expectations. In fact, as my husband and I were taking photos in a park, a bee even tried to pollinate my bouquet, drawn to its beauty and realism. Getting the boxes to the venue did require a bit of coordination, but with a little help from friends we were able to easily box them up the day after the wedding and ship them off via FedEx. We saved easily 2,000 thanks to Something Borrowed and you would never know the flowers were fake.
Alex F., 2 years ago
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Flower Moxie – Do-It-Yourself Wedding Flowers 
Rating: 4.8 (100 reviews)
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Blue Ridge, 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
If you really want to save money on florals, then go with Flower Moxie! Just a heads up, IT IS A LOT OF WORK, but they give you very clear email instructions of what to expect and there are MANY resources they provide through articles, videos, etc. I was mistaken in thinking that all I would have to do is arrange flowers in vases. You are actually cutting, cleaning and processing everything. We refused to spend money on flowers through a florist, but with Flower Moxie, we were able to incorporate some florals for a very reasonable price!
Avery H., 2 years ago
Woodland Floral Design Co. 
Rating: 5.0 (78 reviews)
  • Serves Blue Ridge, 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 an absolutely fantastic florist and a wonderful human. Within 5 minutes of our first call, I knew I wanted to work with her. We were planning a slightly unorthodox wedding & Misha understood our vision immediately! She ran with it and created the most beautiful flowers, from my bouquet to the decorative flowers around our venue, she made our dream come to life! And all throughout the process, she was so kind, not just handling the vision but also checking in on me as a person, and taking stress off of my plate. If you get the opportunity to work with Misha, TAKE IT!!!!!! She is simply the best.
Casey B., 2 years ago
KatieDid Florals and Events 
Rating: 5.0 (64 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Blue Ridge, 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.

Absolutely fantastic! As a bride who doesn’t have much experience with flowers at all she took a vision and created something absolutely incredible. I truly didn’t understand how much of a difference the flowers made but with her work it was so gorgeous. People didn’t stop talking about it. She was flexible, responsive and overall couldn’t have booked a better florist.
Georgia T., 3 years ago
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The Faux Bouquets 
Rating: 5.0 (43 reviews)
  • Starts at $175
  • Serves Blue Ridge, 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
We had the most incredible experience with the Faux Bouquets! From start to finish, Brittany was responsive, caring and efficient! We rented the ‘Moody Romance’ suite and I purchased an add on of a custom bridal bouquet and boutonnière! I had done thorough research on purchasing real flowers and while price was our driving factor, I loved the element of saving on waste with renting and the option to purchase a keepsake! Brittany spent time talking to me so many times about questions I had and was incredibly patient! With the custom bouquet, I was able to upload inspiration photos and she NAILED it! The shipping process was so seamless as well. Brittany provided the tracking numbers and thorough instructions on receiving and then returning the flowers. I pride myself on getting ALL the flowers returned in record time (Brittany said) ;) All of our guests couldn’t believe the flowers were fake and everyone was raving about them! Do yourself a favor and go with The Fuax Bouquets!
Erin D., 2 years ago
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Wood & Word Blooms, sola wood floral designs (faux not fresh) 
Rating: 5.0 (40 reviews)
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Blue Ridge, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
Jennifer made our vision come to life! She was so easy to work with and took the stress out of creating our dream flowers. I could not recommend someone better to work with! The fact that these will last forever makes it that much better as a reminder of our day.
Sam B., 2 years ago
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Kishmish Event Stylist 
Rating: 4.4 (14 reviews)
  • Starts at $300
  • Serves Blue Ridge, VA
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Hello everyone! My name is Mishall (Kishmish) I am the owner of Kishmish Event Stylist. I want to make sure everyone has a beautiful wedding day no matter the budget. We all know a wedding is a very important milestone and an event that everyone always dreams of. I would love to help every bride and groom turn their dream into reality.

Awarded Best of Zola
The Kishmish event planner team is the most amazing group of people I have known. They are so professional and well-aware of your needs. Kishmish Event uses the best quality of flowers for their events, and their work speaks for itself. I was freaking out with pre-wedding anxiety, but the Kishmish team was on the phone with me nonstop, making sure I had everything I asked for. They were there for me the whole time. The Kishmish event owner even went out of her way to surprise me with an extra photo booth background, which was not part of my original package, making my day even more memorable. Kishmish Event is one of the event companies that delivers more than what you sign up for. The flowers are always fresh and beautiful, and they do their homework, taking care of every single little detail to ensure they make your dream day happen within your budget. I highly recommend Kishmish Event planners.
Breezay, 2 years ago
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Bloom Culture: Do-it-yourself Wedding Flowers 
Rating: 4.9 (13 reviews)
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Blue Ridge, 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
Bloom Culture: Do-it-Yourself Wedding Flowers was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the very first inquiry, their communication was prompt, kind, and professional. They answered all of my specific questions with personal responses, making the DIY flower process so easy and stress-free. The quality of their work was consistent, thorough, and truly showed how much they cared about making our day special. We saved so much money going the DIY route with Bloom Culture, and it allowed us to create so many wonderful memories putting the arrangements together with our wedding party. I highly recommend Bloom Culture to any couples looking for a reliable, affordable, and caring florist for their wedding. I wanted to do my own flowers to honor my grandmother who was a florist. She passed a few months before the wedding and I just know she would have absolutely loved it and we got to honor her in this way.
Madden H., 2 years ago
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Fleurish & Bloom Florals and Event Design 
Rating: 5.0 (13 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Blue Ridge, 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
I can't say enough good things about Jessica and Fleurish & Bloom! Throughout the entire planning process she was organized, detailed, communicative, and super knowledgeable about how to bring my floral vision to life. She was flexible with changes I wanted to make and had great ideas for how to incorporate all of the colors and flowers I wanted to include in my bouquets AND helped me get the most out of my floral budget. On my wedding day she greeted me with my GORGEOUS bouquet and her kind, calm demeanor. The florals at my ceremony site were exactly as we discussed, if not better, and she even made sure to add a few extra flower to the signs, which made everything look very cohesive. She repurposed all the ceremony flowers to my reception space without compromising quality, and again did a fantastic job executing my vision for our table flowers and candles. I have had SO many people remark on how stunning the florals were, and I have to completely agree. I couldn't have imagined better!
LR, a year ago
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Riverwood Designs 
Rating: 5.0 (13 reviews)
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Blue Ridge, 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 helped me recreate a floral arrangement designed by my late grandmother. He brought our vision to life with bright summery blooms. He was incredible to work with as a planner and florist. Riverwood is absolutely worth the investment.
Caroline C., a month ago
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Bupp Woodworks & Designs - Flower Preservation 
Rating: 5.0 (13 reviews)
  • Serves Blue Ridge, VA
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***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!

5 stars across the board for Bupp Woodworks and Designs. From us initially reaching out to the official delivery of our flower preservation items, Tina, Trevor and their team were so great every step of the way. They clearly communicated expectations, timelines, and progress which was greatly appreciated as we eagerly anticipated our items. Everything turned out beautifully and we can't wait to share these pieces with our family. Thank you for preserving our flowers in such a beautiful way!
Meghan, 4 months ago
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Pick A Bloom-Preserved & Dried Florist-Shipped Nationwide 
Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Blue Ridge, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
Pick A Bloom was the perfect florist for our wedding day. From the very beginning, their communication was fast and responsive, which put us at ease during the planning process. The floral arrangements they created were absolutely beautiful and high quality, perfectly matching the vision we had for our special day. We were thrilled with the exceptional service and value that Pick A Bloom provided, and would highly recommend them to any couple looking for a talented, professional florist.
Skylar H., 2 years ago
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Anthology On Main | Literary Flowers Handcrafted From Book Pages 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Blue Ridge, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
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., a year ago
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Miracle Bay Studios (a Sola Wood Florist) 
Rating: 4.9 (7 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Starts at $65
  • Serves Blue Ridge, VA
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Miracle Bay Studios is a father–daughter floral studio creating custom, hand-painted sola-wood florals that stay beautiful for months. What started with Kayla’s own wedding has grown into a full-service design studio offering bouquets, décor, and tailored color palettes that never wilt in heat or humidity. We’re here to make your wedding florals stunning, stress-free, and perfectly you — with pieces you can enjoy long after the day has passed. Estimated pricing is based on a variety of factors and needs, all quotes are considered custom and we are happy to create a floral plan that fits your budget.

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Lael Florals 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Blue Ridge, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Lael Florals from start to finish was such a smooth experience. They were responsive and easy to talk to whenever we had questions or wanted to adjust our vision. For our wedding day, they created the centerpieces, bouquets, corsages, and sweetheart table arrangements, and every single piece was stunning. The florals had this timeless, elegant feel with lush blooms that made our space feel romantic and special. Our guests kept complimenting the flowers throughout the night, and we were blown away by how perfectly they captured what we were going for. We'd absolutely recommend Lael Florals to any couple looking for beautiful work and great service.
Kelsey C., 2 months ago
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Zombie Flowers 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Serves Blue Ridge, VA

After the global zombie apocalypse, in the early winter of '24, I heeded the call, picked up my shovel and shotgun and headed out to the fields. Protecting this wide world from the pestilence that is the zombie flower is no small feat, but I've learned to survive. I've made it my mission to hunt these jokers down, wrangle them together, and to serve to you dead off the proverbial platter. In these post-apocalyptic times, the zombie flowers make for excellent mantle trophies, but some have said they make awesome wedding bouquets. Whatever your cup of tea, these zombie flowers are one of a kind prepared just for you.

Awarded Best of Zola
I only had bouquet and my now husband had a lapel crawler. The dried flower arrangement from Zombie Flowers was stunning. It looked incredible in photos and is still just as beautiful now. Knowing it will last forever makes it such a meaningful keepsake.
Neeyaz H., 8 months ago
Barnswallow Blooms 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Serves Blue Ridge, 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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Pine and Petal Weddings - WOOD FLOWERS 
Rating: 4.7 (3 reviews)
  • Starts at $200
  • Serves Blue Ridge, 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., 10 months ago
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Nitty Gritty Gardens 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Blue Ridge, VA

We, Jame and Eva, started Nitty Gritty Gardens in 2019 with a dream of pursuing our love of farming and flowers. We started by selling our flowers at farmers markets and branched out to weddings and other special events to share our love with others and to be a part of their special day! We strive to bring your vision to life to make your wedding day exactly what you picture!

We couldn’t be happier with the florals from Nitty Gritty Gardens! They created all of the arrangements for our wedding and did an incredible job. The flowers they chose fit our color theme perfectly and tied everything together so beautifully. We received so many compliments from our guests, and it truly made the day feel extra special. Highly recommend Nitty Gritty Gardens to anyone looking for gorgeous flowers for their wedding!
Kathleen, a year ago
I Do Floral & Wood Designs 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Blue Ridge, 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, 5 years ago
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Sonora House Events | Formerly Hutson Floral Design 
Rating: 4.9 (34 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Blue Ridge, VA for additional fees
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Sonora House Events is a wedding planning, coordination, and floral design studio based between Scottsdale, Arizona and Colorado. Led by Chuck and Abe Hutson, we combine nearly two decades of event and floral design experience with thoughtful planning, logistics, and personalized client service. We offer full-service planning, partial planning, wedding coordination, and floral design throughout Arizona, Colorado, and for destination celebrations.

Awarded Best of Zola
Hutson Floral Design was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From our very first interaction, their communication was professional, helpful, and put me at easy throughout the planning process. The floral arrangements they created were of the highest quality - absolutely beautiful, clean, and truly amazing. The bouquets, centerpieces, and other decor they provided elevated the look and feel of our special day in a way that exceeded our expectations. I cannot recommend Hutson Floral Design highly enough for any couple looking for an amazing florist who will contribute to making your wedding day truly special. I don’t have the professional photos yet but I will share them soon! Thank you again!!!
Allison D., 2 years ago
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Aster & Bee 
Rating: 5.0 (16 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Starts at $15,000
  • Serves Blue Ridge, VA for additional fees

Hi there, I'm Jessica! One of my favorite things about being a wedding florist is getting to create living art. This kind of art is never stagnant, never monotonous. The medium represents growth, connection and love- a perfect symbol to surround my beautiful couples on their wedding day.

Working with Jessica was a treat. She was an incredible listener and translated our inspiration into reality spectacularly. Her arrangements were dynamic, structural, cohesive and so intentionally crafted. We shared some specific elements/colors we wanted and she was able to run with our ideas and turn them into a full floral design vision board. Jessica had candles and votives, and sourced these gorgeous ribbons for the bouquets. She thoughtfully incorporated all our requests and was happy to adjust throughout the planning process. I can’t recommend her more highly!
Paige H., 9 months ago