The Best Wedding Florists in Long Beach, NY

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145 Wedding Florists in Long Beach, NY

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Central Florist 
Rating: 5.0 (13 reviews)
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Long Beach, NY

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

Awarded Best of Zola
Ive known Lisa and the team at Central Florist since I was little, so choosing them was a no brainer, as they have always DELIVERED on every order we've made. However, I can not say enough amazing things about the flowers Lisa created for my wedding. From the table runners, to our arch, the flowers for our groomsmen, bridesmaids, parents, and myself.....I was blown away. My bouquet was absolutely perfect and had all of the touches I had asked for and more. I couldn't recommend Central Florist enough, not only for the quality of the work but for the quality of the owner and employees. They truly made my bridal dreams come true!
Christine Nizza B., 7 months ago
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Glitzed Events 
Rating: 5.0 (32 reviews)
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Long Beach, NY

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

Awarded Best of Zola
Omg where do I even begin??! Nicole is a master of her craft. I reached out in December 2022 for my May 5, 2024 wedding and I knew after our first phone call that she was the one I wanted designing my flowers and centerpieces. We instantly clicked and she knew exactly what I was envisioning and how to get us there. All throughout the process she kept me involved and was constantly making sure it’s what I wanted. Even though I knew what colors she was going with I was still left absolutely speechless when my bouquets were delivered to my hotel room the morning of. And when I walked into the venue and saw the centerpieces I was in awe. Like she blew it out of the water. Nicole is one of the most kind hearted, beautiful people I’ve met throughout my whole wedding planning process and even in my life and I’m beyond grateful for her. Thank you Nicole for making our wedding so special and memorable!!
Katrina W., 2 years ago
Moonwake Meadow 
Rating: 5.0 (32 reviews)
  • Starts at $8,000
  • Serves Long Beach, NY

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

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Working with Moonwake Meadow for our wedding flowers was an absolute dream. From our very first interaction, Nicole was incredibly friendly, easy to work with, and dependable. She took the time to understand our vision and put together the most incredible, unmatched floral arrangements that truly made our special day even more beautiful. Moonwake Meadow was also willing to negotiate on the price to stay within our budget, and the mock-ups she provided were awesome - it was clear she put a lot of thought and care into every detail. We just told her what general colors and flowers we like and she was able to put together our absolute dream arrangement. We received SO many compliments from our guests on how gorgeous her floral work was. Everything turned out perfectly, better than I could have ever imagined! We are so grateful to have worked with such an amazing florist, and would highly recommend Moonwake Meadow to any couple planning their wedding!
N&D, a year ago
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Port Washington Florist and Gifts 
Rating: 5.0 (12 reviews)
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Long Beach, NY

We are a full service wedding and event florist that specializes in making transforming any space into the look of your dreams. We create unique bouquets, amazing wedding arches and lavish centerpieces specific to your desires. No two weddings we create are ever the same.

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Port Washington Florist is a fabulous choice for ANY event! From holiday table flowers to event planning, Jessica and her team are wonderful to work with. Her creativity with any theme, professional attention to detail, and reliability make PW Florist the perfect choice for your event! I have been very happy working with Jessica for many years, and could not be more pleased with my decision to hire her for my daughter’s bridal shower. The floral arrangements incorporated the theme perfectly (“pearfectly”!), and were so spectacular that guests are still calling me to ask who did the centerpieces! If you want quality, beautiful flowers and decor that will elevate the ambiance of your celebration, I highly recommend Port Washington Florist for your next occasion.
Jill, 2 years ago
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Pedestals Floral Decorators 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
  • Serves Long Beach, NY

Philip Sammut’s passion for floral design and creative expertise are the guiding forces behind the success of Pedestals Floral Decorators. His team of trained, creative and insured designers sets Pedestals apart from the rest. The floral design studio and special events company, located in Garden City Park has been creating imaginative and elegant floral arrangements for sophisticated and demanding clientele for over twenty years. Always keeping up with the latest trends and fashions, keeps Pedestals in the forefront of the industry.

Everyone loved the flowers for the event ! They made the day feel special . They also were very easy to work with and work well with my budget and also made sure to go over every detail with me
Edania H., 3 years ago
Isabella Floral Studio 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Long Beach, NY

Add a touch of magic to your wedding with Isabella Floral Studio, located in Long Island, NY. Our whimsical floral designs will transport you to a world of enchantment. We specialize in crafting exquisite arrangements for weddings. Isabella Floral Studio is devoted to flower-making and is a testament to passion and expertise in flowers. From the moment you walk down the aisle to the joyful after-party, you can rely on our talented creatives to orchestrate an unforgettable experience. With Isabella Floral Studio, your celebration will be adorned with the perfect blend of elegance and enchantment, leaving lasting memories for all.

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Jacie was an absolute dream to work with and I felt completely well taken care of with our wedding florals! I came to her with a single color and she created some of the most beautiful arrangements for me and my husband, our wedding party and reception (multiple bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres, petals for our flower girls, and centerpieces). Due to the weather, our original flower cloud needed to be taken inside, but Jacie made it work with our venue’s decor and sweetheart table. Throughout the entire planning process, Jacie has been extremely easy to talk to, quick to respond and communicative (which honestly made planning so much easier!) I was glad I felt like I could completely trust her vision. I highly recommend Isabella Floral Studio for beautiful arrangements that are so ethereal and dreamlike. I felt like such a princess on our wedding day! Thank you so much, Jacie! I hope we’ll have the chance to work with each other in the future :)
Vanessa R., 2 years ago
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Brixton’s Floral’s 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Starts at $150
  • Serves Long Beach, NY

As a renowned wedding and event planner, Donna, the CEO of DBC Eventz Inc, is passionate about creating exquisite, personalized celebrations. Her meticulous attention to detail and exceptional creativity have made her a sought-after expert in the industry. With a focus on understanding her clients' unique preferences, Donna brings their dreams to life with elegance and style.

Awarded Best of Zola
Brixton's Florals was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From our very first interaction, Donna and her team were timely, caring, attentive, and provided incredible attention to detail. The quality of their work was simply stunning - the centerpieces, sweetheart table, and bouquets were all breathtakingly beautiful, elegant, and chic. Donna truly created everything I could have imagined and more. I would recommend Brixton's Florals to any couple planning their wedding without hesitation.
Jacqueline Y., a year ago
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JACK & ROSE FLORIST AND DECORATORS 
Rating: 4.8 (5 reviews)
  • Starts at $4,995
  • Serves Long Beach, NY

A wedding will not be complete in the absence of having beautifully arranged flowers. They do not only add color to the event, but they also signal the blossoming of a new life ahead of the couple. In the same way, flowers are important; it is also critical to choose the best Long Island florist to take care of the selection and arrangements. The florist has knowledge on the best wedding flowers New York to use, which will ensure making the right choice. Nonetheless, not all florists are the same in terms of the capabilities. To avoid ruining your wedding with bad flowers,

Jack & Rose Florist and Decorators did an amazing job with the flowers and decor for our wedding. Their communication throughout the planning process was always timely, kind, and clear - they responded quickly to emails and were very patient in answering all of my questions. The quality of their floral arrangements was just beautiful and thorough in every detail. They created gorgeous bouquets and boutonnieres for our wedding party that perfectly matched our color scheme. The memorial flowers placed in honor of our parents were crafted with care and looked lovely. The ceremony decor was simply stunning as well - they transformed our venue with floral arrangements and candles for a romantic ambiance that contributed so much warmth and beauty to our special day. We were thrilled with their services and would highly recommend Jack & Rose!
Veronica C., 2 years ago
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Long Island Centerpiece Rentals 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Long Beach, NY

Long Island Centerpiece Rentals is your One stop table decor store and more. Doing business for over 15 years we are one of Long Island's most sought and trusted Centerpiece Rental Companies for Handcrafted Chandelier Centerpieces. We have 5 star ratings from our clients, and specialize in event design.

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I was so happy that we chose Long Island Centerpiece Rentals for our wedding! Christina was great to work with from start to finish and did an incredible job - everything was stunning! The room looked gorgeous! They created the wedding of our dreams and surpassed our expectations! I would highly recommend them to everyone!
Cathy & M., 5 years ago
Kats Floral Touch 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Serves Long Beach, NY

Hello I’m Kat! The lead florist at Floral Touch. Creating whimsical and bohemian florals are my favorites. Thank you for stopping by to explore my floral business! Hope to be able to work with you to create your dream florals.

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Kat, thank you so much for creating the most beautiful bouquet & boutonnière for us on our big day!!! I can’t express how absolutely perfect & breathtaking they were. I showed Kat a few ideas of the vibe I was going for, but ultimately gave her full control to surprise us & she completely blew us away! It truly was the most stunning bouquet arrangement I’ve ever seen & everyone at our wedding kept complimenting the beauty of her work. Kat is incredibly gifted, accommodating, professional, & her attention to detail is one of a kind. Thank you again for all of your hard work, artistry, and above all, kindness. We are so grateful!! - The Vegas.
Samantha V., 4 years ago
Wisp & Wild 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Long Beach, NY

Emphasizing the natural state, we create relaxed, garden-inspired florals with an elegant and luxury feel! From small intimate gatherings to large scale events and weddings, our philosophy is one of simplicity and quality.

Working with Wisp and Wild is nothing short of amazing. Gabrielle's innate creativity and her dedication to crafting memorable experiences through florals and aesthetic design are truly remarkable. Her journey from the corporate world to pursuing her artistic passions is inspiring, and it's evident in the magic she brings to every event. Gabrielle's attention to detail, from simple gift packaging adorned with unique blooms to intricately designed tablescapes with decorative elements and candles, adds that extra touch of elegance and beauty to every occasion. She has a unique ability to transform ordinary spaces into enchanting environments that leave a lasting impression. If you're looking for an event experience that combines aesthetic perfection and culinary excellence, Wisp and Wild is the dream team you've been searching for. Gabrielle’s passion, creativity, and commitment to delivering unforgettable moments will leave you and your guests enchanted and satisfied in every way possible. Working with Gabrielle is a truly amazing experience that will elevate any event to a new level of sophistication and delight.
French Boards and Bites, 3 years ago
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Aster & Fir 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Long Beach, NY

Our founder, Alexandra, left her corporate 9–5 job in search of something more fulfilling. When she ‘stopped & smelled the roses’, she fell in love with flowers. As the daughter of a carpenter, she has always appreciated creating something beautiful with her own hands. She loves capturing each client's unique ideas in her custom designs, bringing their special day to life with her arrangements. Alexandra lives in Astoria with her husband, John, and her cat, Piper, and she never met a rosé she didn’t like.

We can't recommend Aster & Fir highly enough! From our first conversation with Alexandra, we knew we were in amazing hands. Alexandra has a unique style and understood our vision from day one. We had several special circumstances and she handled each with grace and an amazing collaborative attitude. During our walk through she helped us think through creative solutions and shared so many wonderful ideas for the event. Our guests have been raving about the florals -- from a truly beautiful chuppah that incorporated a family chuppah cover, to table arrangements that were vibrant and elegant, and so many other details throughout the night. The florals were a huge highlight of the night for us, and Alexandra's warmth made this the easiest part of our wedding planning process.
Laura, 3 years ago
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Chic a floral boutique 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Serves Long Beach, NY

Designed with you in mind. Bold and beautiful, modern with a twist, clean and contemporary, whichever you prefer let’s collaborate on a design that is one of a kind and something that you will never forget. Create a magical day by allowing us to create your vision with beauty and style. With our attention to detail and passion for perfection, no petal gets overlooked.

Chic a floral boutique was a dream to work with for our wedding flowers. From the very first consultation, Kristin’s communication was detailed, supportive, and thorough. She was so great to bounce ideas off of and get feedback from. She really helped us bring our vision to life. The quality of her work was truly stunning - the flowers matched our color scheme exactly, each piece was meticulously crafted and arranged, and people were raving about how beautiful they were! Chic a floral boutique went above and beyond, from setup the day of to putting boutonnieres on all the boys. Flowers were so important to me for my wedding, and she helped to create exactly what I wanted. I couldn't have asked for a better florist for our special day! If you’re looking for a florist, Kristin is the one—you will NOT be disappointed!
Keirstin G., a year ago
RogaShel Events 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Long Beach, NY

RogaShel Events is built on one simple belief - your wedding should feel effortlessly beautiful. We take the time to understand who you are as a couple so every detail feels personal, intentional, and true to your story. Our role is to remove the pressure, hold the vision with you, and create an atmosphere filled with elegance, emotion, and calm. From the chuppah to the last flower placed, everything is handled with quiet precision so you can stay present in the moments that matter most.

We are beyond grateful to the Roga team for creating such a meaningful and beautiful setting for our wedding. From our first conversation, their attention to detail and open communication gave us confidence that we were in the best hands. They understood our vision for the chuppah not only as a centerpiece, but as a sacred space under which we began our marriage. What they designed was beyond anything we could have imagined—elegant, heartfelt, and filled with the sense of holiness that a Jewish wedding deserves. Standing beneath the chuppah they created felt deeply spiritual, honoring tradition while reflecting our personal style. Every flower throughout the day carried that same care and intention, bringing warmth and beauty to our celebration. Their artistry, professionalism, and heart made our day unforgettable, and we will cherish their work forever.
Dani, 6 months ago
Melarosa 
  • Serves Long Beach, NY

Her passion for floral design started at the young age of 13. She cut and arranged her neighbors garden roses for her very own Bat Mitzvah! Fast forward ten years later as her love of flowers blossomed into a business she named Melarosa. This born and bred. New Yorker has earned the reputation as the first one to call for fantastic flowers. From her years of study, fine selection of flowers imported from all around the world and long history of working commercially in floral trade shows and private events she is considered a master in her craft. "That's all nice" says Arden. "But my greatest success and pleasure comes from my happy customers!" Melanie Arden and her design team are experts in the field of stylish weddings, events, and commercial floral decorations. Her flowers, containers and props are of the highest quality.

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Something Borrowed Blooms 
Rating: 4.9 (104 reviews)
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Long Beach, NY

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

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Something Borrowed Blooms was a fantastic choice for our wedding flowers. Their communication was quick, efficient, and they were incredibly easy to work with throughout the planning process. The quality of their work was absolutely beautiful - the flowers looked and smelled completely real, and all of our vendors and guests thought they were real blooms. It was so convenient to just have them pack up and ship the arrangements back after the wedding, and we felt we received excellent value for the cost. We couldn't have been happier with Something Borrowed Blooms and highly recommend them to any couple planning their wedding.
Katherine C., 8 months ago
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Flower Moxie – Do-It-Yourself Wedding Flowers 
Rating: 4.9 (81 reviews)
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Long Beach, NY

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

Awarded Best of Zola
Exceptional service. Flowers don't always travel well. The flowers I ordered for my daughter's wedding bouquet and the grooms boutonniere. They arrived in less than ideal condition I contacted customer service and Alexa was incredibly helpful. She not only sent new flowers overnight but was truly concerned that they now arrived in great condition. The new flowers were gorgeous and perfect. I will be buying all my flowers from Flower Moxie. Thank you Alexa.
Leanne E., 2 years ago
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The Faux Bouquets 
Rating: 5.0 (42 reviews)
  • Starts at $175
  • Serves Long Beach, NY

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

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We were so delighted to use The Faux Bouquets for our wedding. We ended up having a family emergency that forced us to downsize the size and budget of the wedding just a few months before the wedding, and the team at TFB were so accommodating and helped us to find a solution that still allowed us to use their flowers in our (modified) ceremony. We were a bit concerned about the flowers getting smushed in shipping, but they arrived looking absolutely STUNNING and with plenty of time before the big day. Even my gardener of a grandma couldn't tell they weren't real flowers! We were so happy with how everything looked on the day, and in pictures they look just as lovely. Can't recommend The Faux Bouquets enough! There's no visual difference compared to real bouquets and they are much more affordable. The last big selling point that I would advise future brides, and I did not really consider this, is that because the flowers don't wilt, we could set the decor out the night before--which is a LIFESAVER to not have to worry about on the special day! Anything that will save you time and stress on the day of the wedding is a big win!
Alison, 8 months ago
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Wood & Word Blooms, sola wood floral designs (faux not fresh) 
Rating: 5.0 (37 reviews)
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Long Beach, NY
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🌹 WE ARE NOT FRESH FLOWER FLORISTS. WE WORK WITH WOOD & FAUX FLOWERS. PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE THIS IN YOUR REPLY. 🌹 Wood & Word Blooms is run by a Jen Angle, former teacher of 20+ years and specializes in using hand-painted wood flowers along with a faux, dried and preserved florals (nothing fresh here) to bring your wedding vision to life not just for that one glorious day but forever. Besides designing for you, I also offer DIY Wood Flower Experiences to create your wedding florals alongside me in person or virtually and 1:1 sessions to help DIY brides learn to do it themselves.

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Working with Jen for our October 2025 wedding was AMAZING!! From the moment we sent in an online inquiry, Jen was attentive, responsive, thoughtful, and incredibly detail oriented. She got us set up with a project planning doc immediately, and she was SO patient with us even when we were annoyingly indecisive about our vision lol. She met with us via Zoom to answer all of our questions when we were struggling to finish the document (and she is just as thorough and helpful via Zoom as she is via email). Once we placed our final order, Jen was communicative and thorough about the process of what happened next in terms of pickup, payment, etc. When we picked up our flowers, we were ASTOUNDED by how beautiful they were. I mean, we knew they would be beautiful, but truly, WOW. Aside from bouquets & boutonnieres, we also got garlands to use as centerpieces for our guests’ farmhouse tables, as well as small wooden circle magnets with a flower on top (we wood burned the j c into them ourselves) to use as favors. And they all looked incredible. An employee at our venue said that our decor was “the best she’s ever seen this place look,” and a large part of our decor was these flowers. I cannot recommend Jen and Wood and Word Blooms ENOUGH!!! PS bouquet photo is from today (1/5/26)!! The longevity is insane!
Jamie W / C., 5 months ago
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STYLE & VINE 
Rating: 5.0 (25 reviews)
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Long Beach, NY
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We started Style & Vine to provide the highest quality floral arrangements at a reasonable price. We understand the stresses of planning a wedding and the questions you may have or not even think about. That is why we keep an open and transparent dialog about your floral arrangements.

Awarded Best of Zola
From our first conversation with Lorrie at Style & Vine, we knew we had found our florist. She just got what we wanted without us having to over-explain it, which made the whole planning process so smooth. Lorrie brought my daughter's vision to life in a way that exceeded our expectations, and the wedding flowers were a dream come true. What impressed us most was how she delivered this incredible work while keeping everything within our budget. We couldn't have asked for a better experience, and honestly, we can't recommend her highly enough. If you're looking for a florist who truly listens and delivers, Lorrie is your person.
Nina K., 7 days ago
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About Designs 
Rating: 5.0 (24 reviews)
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Long Beach, NY

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

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Fresh Flowers at a wedding symbolize hopes and dreams for a joyful future. My client's vintage lace wedding gown, hair accessory, and the venue by the river with the city backdrop were perfected by About Design's poetic flower arrangements. Sonia is outstanding! Her professionalism, expertise, and refined taste made my client's wedding truly unforgettable. The floral arrangements were gorgeous and beyond my expectations as a photographer. Highly recommend About Design for your wedding!
Deva A., a year ago
A Lily Among Thorns 
Rating: 5.0 (23 reviews)
  • Starts at $10,000
  • Serves Long Beach, NY
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A Lily Among Thorns offers romantic and modern floral designs for the New York Metropolitan area. With our design studio located in Northern New Jersey, we can also happily extend our design services to Connecticut and Pennsylvania. We specialize in an organic and airy approach to floral design drawing inspiration from how stems naturally grow in nature. In our design approach, we lean towards intentional minimalism so we can focus on designs that truly resonate with our couples.

Awarded Best of Zola
Isabel was absolutely incredible to work with, I can't thank her enough!! The florals were so stunning and truly brought our whole wedding vision together. They were beyond what I could have even imagined. Herself and her team were so professional the day off, they arrived to the venue nice and early, had every space set up in time and stayed to transform our ceremony pieces into our reception space. She truly brought my vision to life and was so kind to work with. One of the best decisions with made with our wedding!
Marisa T., 2 years ago
Three Roots Floral Design 
Rating: 4.9 (18 reviews)
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Long Beach, NY

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

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