“Akiko has been creating beautiful floral arrangements for my husband’s family for years. She was the florist behind every bouquet my late father-in-law gave my mother-in-law—whether it was for anniversaries, birthdays, or simply because. During our years of dating, my (now) husband also surprised me with countless gorgeous arrangements from Akiko. Because of the special place her flowers have held in our lives, there was never a question about who we wanted to create the florals for our wedding.
From the very beginning, Akiko was an absolute dream to work with. She communicated clearly throughout the entire process, helped guide me on which flowers and greenery would best bring my vision to life, and even recommended alternatives that would hold up beautifully in the July heat. I gave her very minimal inspiration, yet she somehow understood exactly what I envisioned.
She created the most stunning ceremony bouquet, gorgeous reception florals, and even made a boutonnière for my late father-in-law, whose blazer we displayed on a reserved seat in his honor during our reception. That thoughtful detail meant so much to our family.
Everything was delivered right on time and was absolutely perfect. My bridal bouquet stayed beautiful through the two-hour drive from Torrance to Santa Barbara, looked flawless throughout the entire day, and continued to look incredible for several days after our ceremony. Our reception flowers added the perfect pop of color and tied all of our décor together in a way that exceeded every expectation.
Wedding planning can be overwhelming, but having Akiko as one of our vendors made everything feel effortless. Her talent, professionalism, kindness, and attention to detail are truly unmatched. We are beyond grateful for everything she created for us, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. Thank you, Akiko, for creating flowers that have been part of our family’s most cherished memories for years—and for making our wedding day even more beautiful than we ever imagined.”
