The Best Wedding Florists in Essex, MA

The Best Wedding Florists in Essex, MA

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122 Wedding Florists in Essex, MA

Available on September 13, 2026
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The Dirt Empress 

5.0

  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Essex, MA

We started this floral design company to follow our passion for flowers and create the wedding of your dreams. We are based in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, but travel throughout New England to service our clients. We specialize in creative and detailed designs. Every client is unique and we love to showcase that through our designs.

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The Dirt Empress is simply the best wedding florist I've ever worked with. Their communication style is honest, informative, and confident, and they truly understand the needs of their clients. The quality of their work is nothing short of perfection - the floral arrangements they created for our wedding were mind-blowingly beautiful and inspiring. They captured the exact look we were going for, and the two incredible powerhouse women behind The Dirt Empress worked true magic with the flowers and greenery. I cannot recommend them highly enough for any couple planning their dream wedding.
Tiffany N & M., a year ago
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Dazy Florals 

4.4

  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Essex, MA

Garden inspired and organically styled floral arrangements for weddings and events- located north of Boston and servicing the New England area. Owner and artist Ashley has 11 years of design experience in the floral industry, along with a background in horticulture, and general love for all things natural and wild. Dazy Florals is dedicated to utilizing sustainable practices and beautiful locally grown blooms, New England season permitting.

Awarded Best of Zola
Dazy Florals was so easy to communicate with and super responsive throughout the entire wedding planning process. Ashley's flowers were beautiful for our wedding and just how I imagined them. She did a great job capturing my vision to pull everything together. Dazy Florals contributed to making our special day absolutely perfect.
Hollister R., 4 months ago
Florio 

5.0

  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Essex, MA

Florio offers lush, whimsical and modern floral designs for weddings + events across New England. Based out of the North Shore, we are experienced in both local + travel events. We specialize in an organic and airy approach to floral design, drawing inspiration from how stems naturally grow in nature. In our design style, we lean towards a curated selection of blooms, a personalized approach + an ethereal flare.

Abby executed my dream florals for my wedding! She perfectly captured my inspiration photos and created a result even better than I imagined. She sourced bud vases that went perfectly with my handmade ceramic centerpiece vases, which she took great care of and executed my vision of using perfectly. She was a delight to work with, and I would always recommend her
Madison S., 6 months ago
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Lexi Palumbo LLC 

5.0

  • Serves Essex, MA

Welcome to my world, where I specialize in coordinating flawless events and crafting custom floral designs. Leveraging a trusted network of vendors, I ensure your vision comes to life seamlessly. From centerpieces to stunning installations, I believe flowers are the perfect finishing touch, turning your event into an unforgettable experience. Let's create something extraordinary together!

Words won’t do justice for my appreciation to Lexi for making my wedding day floral dreams come true. If I have one word of advice for anyone looking to book a florist (mainly Lexi, duh) for their future event… it is to just give her your vision through a few inspo pictures and let her use her creative magic to exceed your expectations.. because that is exactly what she will do. 100% recommend!
Nicole K., 2 months ago
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Floral Baby 

5.0

  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Essex, MA

Floral Baby is a wedding & event floral design studio based in Marblehead, Massachusetts. We create dramatic designs with texture, gesture and color in mind to produce one-of-a-kind events. From intimate microweddings, to full-service luxurious bashes, we bring avant garde romance to each of our projects.

We've partnered with Floral Baby multiple times. We count on their creative artistry and impeccable designs. I love presenting wedding designs to our couples that include Floral Baby's work because I know our clients will always be over the moon. They even go above and beyond to source rare finds. To top it off Anita and her team are oh so fun to work with.
Bren-PlatinumKey W., 3 months ago
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LW Blooms 

5.0

  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Essex, MA
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I have been in the floral industry for over 10 years and currently work as a landscape designer. I enjoy being able to work one on one with brides to help create the floral dreams they have envisioned for their big day.

Hollies bouquets, flower crowns, boutonnières, corsages, and cake flowers really blew us away! I was left speechless when they arrived. Our wedding party and guest could not believe how stunning our flowers looked. She is extremely responsive and passionate about her craft. Do not miss out on booking LW Blooms if you can. Hollie, thank you so much for making our day beautiful!!
Melissa M., a month ago
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KiKi Co. Bows and Blooms 

5.0

  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Essex, MA

My first job in high school was at a local market florist, and the rest is history! Over 10 years in the floral industry, surrounded by so many talented artists, my love for creating and appreciating art has grown. In this time I have learned that not only am I passionate about the florals or mediums themselves, but also about the connections I’ve built through art.

Awarded Best of Zola
I can’t say enough about how happy I was with my wedding flowers. Kayley totally nailed my vision and executed the arrangements perfectly. I highly recommend Kiki Bows and Blooms for any events, or even to just enjoy an arrangement in your home! Kelly and Rick Bedard
Kelly R., a year ago
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Fleur And Stitch 

5.0

  • Serves Essex, MA

I have always known that I wanted to work with flowers and in 2001 I obtained a degree in Floriculture. I have twenty years of experience working in the field and have had the opportunity to work for some of the top companies in New England and US. I have worked hand in hand with some of the most inspirational and creatively talented people from across the globe. They have taught me and pushed me creatively, which has made me the designer I am today.

We used Fleur and Stitch for our July 2025 wedding - and I cannot rave about Devin enough! She is communicative, professional, kind, and SO talented! As someone who LOVES flowers, I had a hard time deciding on exactly what I wanted. Devin patiently helped me choose flowers that were in season and complimented our venue and overall wedding vibe. I was speechless when I saw our flowers on our wedding day. Devin’s office is beautiful and allows you to see all of the decor options in person while planning. Her wide array of beautiful vases, stands, candle holders, etc. made creating an exact vibe easy and FUN! On the day of our wedding, Devin arrived early at the venue and worked her magic - including making a few last minute changes based on the room that day. She is truly an expert in her craft - and we feel so lucky to have had her designs on our big day. Thank you Devin!
Caitlin W., 4 months ago
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Fern Floral Studio 

5.0

  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Essex, MA

Our designs are created in a natural garden style with lots of layers, whimsy, dancing flowers and organic shapes. Our color pallets are expertly curated to seamlessly blend shades and build tonal works of art. We aim to create fresh, innovative designs that reflect a sense of place and season. We are a full service florist catering to weddings of all sizes.

Mia did the flowers for my wedding, and she was absolutely amazing. She was incredibly friendly and easy to work with, and very helpful in terms of figuring out exactly what I needed. Mia brought my vision to life, and completely exceeded my expectations. My wedding was a month ago, and I am still getting compliments on the flowers. I would 100% recommend her to anyone looking for a florist for their event.
Emily B., 3 months ago
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Nature's Design Floral Studio 

5.0

  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Essex, MA

Nature's Design is a women owned, small business, serving the greater Boston area. We specialize in weddings and other larger events. Lauren and Elizabeth are the business owners, and we give you the personal attention throughout the whole process.

Hiring Nature’s Design was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding!! Elizabeth, Lauren and their team were amazing!! The communication was clear and the planning process with them was truly so easy. I described the vision I had for the florals at our spring wedding and the florals on our wedding day were everything I had dreamed of. I absolutely recommend Nature’s Design for anyone looking for a florist! Photo credit: Coral Compass Photo Co.
Emma J., 2 years ago
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Seaside Peonies 

5.0

  • Serves Essex, MA

Seaside Peonies is a sustainable floral studio in Newburyport, growing and arranging flowers for weddings and special occasions in New England. We would be honored to help you tell your love story with beautiful, seasonal flowers. Our lush, garden-style arrangements are inspired by the natural, untamed beauty of the New England coast. We can provide all of your florals for your big day (Full Service option), or you can select just the florals you need from our A La Carte Flower menu. Either way, we offer complimentary consultations so we can help bring your vision for your special day to life!

Nancy was so great to work with. She is detail oriented and captured exactly what I was envisioning for my wedding day florals! I can’t recommend her enough!
Paige G., 5 months ago
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Seabreeze Floral Design 

5.0

  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Essex, MA

I am the former owner of Bella's Floral Design and recently launched Seabreeze Floral Design to specialize exclusively in weddings and events. As the creative director and owner of Bella's Floral Design, we received 7 coveted Best of North Shore Awards fron Northshore Magazine since 2018. Our design team has executed over 200 breath taking weddings at locations on the North Shore and in Boston over the past 10 years. We take a consultative approach to execute each couple's unique vision specializing in coastal, lush and romantic floral designs. Our introductory calls and quotes are complimentary. Friendly to LGBTQ and All

Seabreeze Floral Design was an absolute joy to work with for our wedding. From the very first interaction, they were communicative, responsive, punctual, and truly understanding of our vision. The quality of their work was outstanding - the bouquets and all the floral arrangements were absolutely beautiful and exceeded our expectations. They went above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect, and the end result was stunning. Seabreeze was very accommodating and understanding throughout the planning process, and I can honestly say they are the best florist I have ever worked with. I would highly recommend them to any couple planning their dream wedding.
Michelle E., 12 days ago
Helios Floral 

5.0

  • Serves Essex, MA

Our designs take cues from natural landscapes and are inspired by the seasons and locally grown blooms. We strive to create thoughtful designs based on each couples unique vision for their event. We serve New England, but travel is always welcome! Photo credits : (Elizabeth LaDuca, Erin McGinn, Katie Salerno Photography, Our Two Hearts, Alison Vagnini, Arius Photography)

Keelia is the absolute best!! She knows the ins and outs of flowers and knows exactly how to make your bouquet and arrangements personalized to your exact style. I mentioned to keelia what colors and flowers I liked and from that information alone she created the most beautiful bouquet for my wedding day. Keelias creativity is unbelievable and unique, which stands out from the rest. You will not regret working with this amazing gal!!
Sarah K., 5 years ago
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Luna Moss 
  • Starts at $10,000
  • Serves Essex, MA

Amy Sadler, the visionary behind Luna Moss, is a multidisciplinary creative, and highly skilled floral designer. With a profound love for nature, Amy seamlessly blends her textual naturalist approach with her whimsy and airy style, resulting in floral designs that are not only visually inspiring but deeply meaningful. With a refined eye and intentional details, she brings a quiet kind of magic—elevating every moment with ease and joy.

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Bowler & Jones 
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Essex, MA

Bowler & Jones was founded in 1988 by Phil Bowler and Robert Dompier. Over the past 30+ years we have grown into the successful company that we are today. We have focused our vision on doing what is best for our customers by providing excellence and quality service.

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Something Borrowed Blooms 

4.9

  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Essex, MA

Thousands of brides across the United States and Canada have trusted Something Borrowed Blooms to provide the perfect flowers for their wedding day. We offer brides the expensive peonies, delicate ranunculus, out-of-season anemones, and the ever-impossible-to-find-magnolia — all at a fraction of the cost.

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I was very pleased with my experience with Something Borrowed Blooms! The flowers were quality silk, unlike typical fake flowers these felt and even smelled like flowers!! I enjoyed not having to waste flowers the day after our wedding, I could send them back in for the next bride! If I had not gone with something borrowed we likely would have make our own flower arrangements. I was nervous about not knowing how those would look until the day of. I loved knowing EXACTLY what my flowers would look like on my wedding day. They were gorgeous! The customer service was never lacking! My shipment was delayed by a day but the team was quick to respond to my nerves insuring me they would over night a replacement box if needed. We highly recommend!
Lindsay D., a year ago
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Flower Moxie – Do-It-Yourself Wedding Flowers 

4.9

  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Essex, MA

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
Flower Moxie – Do-It-Yourself Wedding Flowers was an absolute delight to work with for our wedding. From the very beginning, their communication was quick, helpful, and accommodating, making the process of planning our floral arrangements seamless. The quality of their work was truly stunning - the bouquets, and other florals they provided were beautiful! They delivered everything exactly when they said they would, creating a magical look for our special day. Alexa, in particular, was absolutely the best to work with and went above and beyond to ensure we were thrilled with the results. I highly recommend Flower Moxie to anyone looking for event flowers.
Holly J., 6 months ago
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The Faux Bouquets 

5.0

  • Starts at $175
  • Serves Essex, MA

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
Use The Faux Bouquets! I know there are a lot of options out there for faux florals, but this company really stands out. Absolutely gorgeous selections. We chose one of the more basic options because of our color scheme but there were so many more stunning, fun and colorful options out there as well! We used them for the bouquets and boutonnieres and it made life so easy. No need to worry about the flowers staying alive or getting water stains on your dresses. We had everything in bins ready to go before wedding day. Great pricing. The bouquets are so full and you can see the thought that goes into choosing the colors, type, and placement of each flower. The company communication is quick, kind, informative, and they are just all around amazing!
Caley, a month ago
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Wood & Word Blooms, sola wood floral designs (faux not fresh) 

5.0

  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Essex, MA
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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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Working with Wood & Word Blooms for our wedding florals was an easy process from start to finish. Their communication style was very straightforward, making it simple to order exactly what we wanted. The quality of their sola wood floral designs was excellent - my bouquet was a dream come true, with intricate details and a beautiful shape. They provided great example options to choose from, and the value was very good for the beautiful work they delivered. Just be sure to order with plenty of lead time, as their creations take time for production and shipping. Overall, we were thrilled with Wood & Word Blooms and highly recommend them for any couples planning their wedding flowers.
Lizz & M., 5 months ago
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Whaling City Florist (8-Time Award Winning) 

5.0

  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Essex, MA

Established in 2019; Whaling City Florist offers florals for all occasions, modern and imaginative. With a wide variety and styles and designs, we are sure to accommodate you on your special day! We offer event floral package’s as well as individual items a la carte with no minimums.

Awarded Best of Zola
My flowers were gorgeous! Awesome communication and very transparent on pricing so I was able to pick and choose within my budget. She delivered the flowers to our Airbnb and our venue.
Meghan H., a year ago
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Althea Floral Design 

5.0

  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Essex, MA

You: You aren’t interested in traditional, round, monochrome designs and want wedding flowers that are as unique as you are. Us: We bring bold color, whimsical vibes, and avant-garde designs to Nearlyweds that want something different. Althea Floral Design is led by Julian Kane, a passionate designer who loves to create unique and vibrant arrangements that reflect your individual style and personality. With a focus on bold and bright colors, we aim to bring your wedding to life with unforgettable floral designs that leave a lasting impression.

Awarded Best of Zola
Julian FAR exceeded our expectations. From the very beginning, they hit the proposal out of the park, perfectly nailing our vision for the big day in a clean and clear format. Julian was super responsive to our emails, which was reassuring living on the west coast and traveling to RI for the wedding. The price was super reasonable, and Julian lined up a rental for the floral stands we needed for the ceremony, which was so helpful not being local. And on the big day. Holy smokes, my bridal bouquet was everything I dreamed of and more!! Our wedding day was super hot, and Julian did everything in their power to keep the flowers looking fresh, even tweaking the bouquet and boutonnière as the day went on to remove some of the pieces that wilted. The ceremony flowers ended up a little wilted, but that was out of Julian’s control. If you’re looking for a florist, look no further. Julian was made for this job!
Sarah S., a year ago
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Little Blooms 

5.0

  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Essex, MA

I started my business in 2018, after I finished floral design classes from Cass School of Floral in Watertown, MA. I have had hands on experience from Floral Arts in Westford, MA and have completed over 75 weddings in my time as a floral designer. I have a little intern named Larry, a corgi-pit mix, who is the model for Little Blooms, who you will see a lot of on Instagram. I love using locally grown flowers as much as I can in my work, to really showcase 'farm to florist'.

Awarded Best of Zola
Danielle at Little Blooms Floral is a true pro. Her work is beautiful and she was so easy (even fun!) to work with. She made planning easy, is a clear communicator, and takes the stress out of planning. She drastically exceeded expectations, and everyone commented on how beautiful our flowers were. Can’t recommend her enough!
Meghan H., a year ago
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Prose Florals 

5.0

  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Essex, MA

Hello to the newly-engaged!! Congratulations and happy wedding planning! Allow us to help you design the dreamiest flowers for your big day, that both highlights and celebrates your love story! At Prose Florals, every bloom is meticulously chosen, every client is valued, and every event is given top priority.

Awarded Best of Zola
Sierra and her team at Prose Florals came highly recommended and working with them to create our floral vision was one of my favorite parts of the wedding planning process. Sierra clearly walked me through all my options during our planning call and helped me make decisions that would bring our vision to life within our budget. Throughout the entire process beginning to end, it was so easy to ask questions and communicate about any changes that were needed. On our wedding day, Sierra and her team took care of everything and ensured the day ran smoothly. The flowers looked absolutely gorgeous and added a special touch to our day. Numerous guests also commented on how beautiful all of the arrangements were. I would highly recommend Prose Florals and hope our paths cross again for an event in the future!
Sarah S., a year ago
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Gloria’s Blooms 

5.0

  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Essex, MA

Gloria’s Blooms is based in Boston, Massachusetts. We offer full service bespoke wedding floral designs that include bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, ceremony, reception installations and anything else you could think of! Please contact us for more information, availability and pricing. Our mission is finding the absolutely most beautiful flowers to make your vision and day come to life, and become even more beautiful! We service all over Massachusetts and New England.

Awarded Best of Zola
Gloria's Blooms was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding. From the very first consultation, Kylie and her team were friendly, thoughtful, and quick to respond to our questions. Their communication was always clear, and they were incredibly kind throughout the entire process. The quality of their work was simply incredible - the flowers they provided were stunning, beautiful, and truly elevated the look and feel of our special day. Kylie was so thoughtful in how she repurposed the flowers used for our ceremony, moving our entire flower arch to the front of the reception tent during cocktail hour. The flowers were absolutely breathtaking, and Kylie was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. We couldn't be happier with Gloria's Blooms and highly recommend them to any couple planning their wedding!
Christina D., 5 months ago
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Restless Spirit Floral 

5.0

  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Essex, MA

I believe that every wedding should be as unique and unforgettable as the love it celebrates. Specializing in whimsical floral designs, we cater to discerning couples who seek beautiful, garden inspired designs with a personal touch in every petal. Our bespoke floral arrangements are crafted to create lasting memories, perfectly complementing the beauty of your special day. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of current trends, we transform your vision into a stunning reality. Restless Spirit Floral is your partner in creating an enchanting and eco friendly floral experience.

Awarded Best of Zola
I recently had the pleasure of working with Restless Spirit Floral Co. for my September wedding and I couldn’t be happier! From our first initial consultation Erica understood my vision and offered a lot of creative suggestions that truly went with the vibe and elevated my original ideas. All of my ideas and visions were regarded with her full attention and added on top of by her expertise. The arrangements were stunning, the use of both fresh and dried flowers created rich textures. The use of shades of green, brown, creams and pops of orange and bronze added a whimsical yet romantic vibe for our special day. My bouquet included a lot of my favorite flowers that Erica had taken note of, and went with my dress so perfectly. Not only my bridal bouquet but the bridesmaid bouquets and floral basket purses were gorgeous and all the guests could not stop talking about them. Erica was so professional, timely and super attentive to detail, ensuring that everything was set up flawlessly on the big day. I received a lot of compliments from guests about the beautiful floral displays especially the hanging disco ball arrangement. I can not recommend Erica and Restless Spirit Floral Co. enough. If you’re looking for a talented and passionate florist for your wedding look no further. Erica will truly bring your dreams to life!
Kelly S., a year ago
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Nectar & Vessel 

5.0

  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves Essex, MA

At Nectar & Vessel our ethos is sustainability + bliss-forward designs. We specialize in arrangements that are full of texture, unique and lush. We crave the weirdo flowers, the heirloom varieties and mixing in contrasting natural elements. We don't try to be on-trend, rather we are intuitive with the flower and our clients and let the flower speak to us.

Awarded Best of Zola
When I started planning my wedding, I had a general vision that I was going for, but did not have exact ideas on wedding florals. I knew was that I wanted my wedding to look timeless, sophisticated and organic. From my first meeting with Naomi, I knew she understood my vision. When I received the proposal, I was blown away that she took my ideas and made them even better than I imagined. She was creative with my vibe and budget, suggesting things like tall organic vessels around the ceremony versus a traditional arch and instead of just white flowers, suggested sophisticated neutrals. The day was that much more stunning because of Naomi's florals. They were truly art and my guests were raving about the design. I couldn't recommend N&V enough. Thank you so much again Naomi!
Casey J., a year ago
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Bell Brook Farm and Floral Design Studio 

5.0

  • Starts at $8,000
  • Serves Essex, MA

Our design studio is located on our farm in central Massachusetts. We are passionate about growing and designing with unique blooms and pour our hearts into all aspects of our process from sowing seeds into healthy soil, to harvesting and arranging. Our farm, gardens, and the wild landscape around us lends inspiration and drives our designs to be seasonally conscious, a bit wild, and uniquely curated for each celebration. We strive to employ sustainable practices from start to finish.

Awarded Best of Zola
The most beautiful floral arrangements ever!! We had came to Emily at Bell Brook Farm with an idea and she went beyond our expectations. Her knowledge and attention to detail really showed throughout our conversations and all the imagery she shared. I felt like my wedding flowers were in the right hands the entire time and seeing all the details come together on the day of was absolute magic!
Madison S., a year ago
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A Natural Arrangement 

5.0

  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Essex, MA

A Natural Arrangement is a floral company born out of a passion for seasonal designs. We understand nature's perfection in a variety of shapes, colors, and fragrances. We strive to let each bloom express its personality in arrangements that are unique and harmonious. New England gardeners at heart, we look to the season's bounty in the spirit of bringing the garden indoors. We work to source primarily from local growers for our clients' weddings, workshops, businesses, and events.

Awarded Best of Zola
Natural Arrangements was a recommended vendor from my wedding venue just outside Boston, and I'm so glad I went with them! As someone who's worked in the wedding industry, I wanted less traditional flowers and they really came through. I wasn't the most decisive person as far as decor, so with their questions and suggestions, they helped narrow things down and find the best option. They were very responsive, easy to work with, and I appreciate all their work. I only wish I got to enjoy the bouquets for longer and not leave town so soon after the wedding!
G L., a year ago

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