The Best Wedding Florists in Mexia, TX

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63 Wedding Florists in Mexia, TX

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Something Borrowed Blooms 
Rating: 4.9 (98 reviews)
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Mexia, TX

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
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: 4.9 (79 reviews)
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Mexia, TX

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
Making my wedding flowers with my bridal party was so much fun and they turned out beautifully!
Sadie A., 2 years ago
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Angelle’s Floral LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (44 reviews)
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Mexia, TX

Even after 8 years of Angelle’s Floral, I continue to fall in love with God’s creation and the privilege to celebrate people with it! Since starting my business in 2017, I have been featured in Brides of Houston, Brides of Austin, Brides of San Antonio, Voyage Austin, and received my Texas State Floral Association certification. To serve you on one of the biggest days of your life is a treasure and joy! I offer my wedding services throughout central Texas, and I would love to create for you on your big day! Isaiah 40:8

Awarded Best of Zola
Angelle's Floral was the perfect florist for our wedding day! From the very beginning, her communication was responsive, professional, and she was so easy to work with. Angelle and her team were incredibly adaptable as we made changes throughout the process. The quality of their work was truly excellent - the bouquets, centerpieces, and ceremony decor were all absolutely beautiful and exceeded our expectations! Having worked with Angelle at previous weddings, I knew her floral designs would be amazing, but she somehow managed to create an even more beautiful display than I could have imagined. Angelle's Floral played a huge role in making our special day absolutely perfect!!!
Rebekah R., 2 years ago
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The Faux Bouquets 
Rating: 5.0 (42 reviews)
  • Starts at $175
  • Serves Mexia, TX

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

Awarded Best of Zola
The Faux Bouquets were absolutely fantastic for our wedding! From the very beginning, they were awesome to work with - extremely responsive and so helpful in guiding us through all the floral options. Their communication style was great, and they really listened to our vision and preferences. The end product was stunning - the bouquets, centerpieces, and other arrangements were so pretty and went beautifully with our color scheme. We were thrilled with how everything turned out, and would highly recommend The Faux Bouquets to any couple planning their wedding.
Ashley G., 6 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 Mexia, TX
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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
Jen did a fantastic job with all my florals for my wedding!! She did all our bouquets and boutonnieres for the day, along with mini vases for our centerpieces! She was a dream to work with and bought my Pinterest board dreams to life. The quality of the flowers are amazing and I can’t wait to have them for the rest of my life!! Thank you, Jen!!
The M., 6 months ago
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Misty Acres Flower Farm & Floral Design 
Rating: 5.0 (29 reviews)
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Mexia, TX

Misty Acres Flower Farm & Floral Design, based in Schertz/Seguin, TX. Bespoke creations that have the "Flower Farm Difference" - tidbits of local blooms and textures for a customized experience for every bride. Old school work ethic, and dedication to details without the old school look.

Awarded Best of Zola
Misty Acres Flower Farm & Floral Design was an absolute pleasure to work with! They are a very personable and friendly team who went above and beyond to ensure our everything was stunning. The quality of their work is truly great, amazing, and top-tier - the venue and floral arrangements they created for us were simply breathtaking. As a family-owned and operated business, they poured their hearts into making everything perfect, and the epic sunsets at the venue only added to the beauty of it all. I would highly recommend Misty Acres Flower Farm & Floral Design to any couple planning their wedding.
Brad T., a year ago
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Poppin Peonies Collective, LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (19 reviews)
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Mexia, TX
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Poppin’ Peonies Collective creates design-forward wedding florals for couples who want the planning process to feel clear, supported, and thoughtfully guided. We work with couples who value artistry but don’t want to manage every detail — couples who want to feel confident in their decisions without second-guessing how everything will come together. Many of our clients come to us feeling overwhelmed by inspiration overload, unsure how to translate ideas into something cohesive, or worried that what they see in planning won’t match what they experience on the wedding day. Our role is to remove that uncertainty.

Awarded Best of Zola
Poppin Peonies Floral was an absolute delight to work with for our wedding. Their communication was always timely, informative, and honest, which put us at ease throughout the planning process. The quality of their work was exceptional, and the detailed pricing they provided gave us confidence that we were getting great value. The floral arrangements they created were lovely, and the beautiful floral tree piece they made was a stunning focal point that wowed all of our guests. We couldn't have asked for a better florist to help make our special day so beautiful and memorable.
Hannah, 2 years ago
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Avenue Design Studio 
Rating: 4.9 (15 reviews)
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Mexia, TX
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Avenue Design Studio is a travel wedding and special event florist, based in the Florida Panhandle and cover the entire East Coast! We have brought beautiful arrangements to our brides since 2015 and are looking forward to continued success in helping our couples make beautiful memories.

Awarded Best of Zola
We are beyond grateful for Ben and Chad — our incredible wedding planners and florists! They truly went above and beyond to make our day everything we had dreamed of and more. From the start, communication was excellent and their help coordinating with our vendors made the entire process so much smoother. The florals and design were absolutely stunning — exactly what we envisioned and even better in person. They completely captured our vibe and brought our vision to life with so much creativity and care. Even when unexpected things went wrong throughout the day, Ben and Chad handled everything with such calm and professionalism that we were able to truly enjoy the moment without worry. Their warmth, organization, and attention to detail made all the difference. If you want planners and florists who will bring your dream wedding to life and handle everything with grace and heart, look no further than Ben and Chad. They are simply the best!
Mariah A., 6 months ago
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Woodsy floral 
Rating: 5.0 (14 reviews)
  • Starts at $750
  • Serves Mexia, TX

Woodsy Floral started by accident believe it or not. Flowers have always been a part of my husband and I’s marriage. Every Friday or every other Friday my husband, Lonnie would go get fresh stems from the floral shop down the road from our house. With crazy looks he grabbed them. This turned into me making arrangements for our events. When some of our friends saw these floral arrangements, they asked if we could make more for their events. We had one friend that owns a wedding venue, she brought up becoming a vendor for her brides. Well after a little bit of pressuring from Lonnie, we attended her open house as a floral vendor and LOVED IT.

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I found Woodsy Floral through Zola. From the moment I sent in an injury, Lonnie and his wife were super personable, kind, and easy going. After a quick phone to talk vision and budget, I knew I had found my florist. It was so nice to have a vendor that genuinely cared. Lonnie is the nicest man! He would check in often and was flexible making him easy to work with. He captured my vision of simplicity and romance perfectly. The day of the wedding, he was super hands on and quick to lend a hand to my other vendors which really helped the afternoon run smoothly. I cannot thank Woodsy Floral enough for doing what they do! I highly recommend this team!!
Clarissa, 2 years ago
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Bupp Woodworks & Designs - Flower Preservation 
Rating: 5.0 (13 reviews)
  • Serves Mexia, TX

***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!

I trusted Bupp Woodworks with my wedding bouquet preservation and I’m so glad I did! They were very communicative on how to safely send my bouquet to them and kept me informed of where my flowers were in the process. I genuinely felt they were very respectful of the fact they were handling my irreplaceable keepsake. Everything I received back was so beautiful and will be cherished for a long time!
Lex T., a year ago
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Bloom Culture: Do-it-yourself Wedding Flowers 
Rating: 4.9 (12 reviews)
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Mexia, TX

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

Awarded Best of Zola
The flowers (on our order) came in large boxes, but they were not labeled, so it took a minute to get the flowers both identified and properly set up. To be fair we were warned about the process, but not about the length of time due to our inexperience. As a note, it took my fiancé 5 hours to process the flowers when first receiving them. I also did not have any updates from them from the time I ordered till they were being shipped. They were beyond more affordable compared to other florists, and the flowers arrived alive and in good spirits. We were able to keep the flowers alive for over four days!! Many of the flowers that we chose did not have specific instructions, so we had to follow the general reference for the flowers and hope for the best. Additionally, some of the flowers that we wanted were not in stock, and they were replaced for us with substitutes but were not notified until we had all of the flowers already delivered to us. Also, as a note, bloom culture uses third party sellers for their flowers, so the quality may vary depending on location. Our flowers were in good condition, and the company we had clearly took good care of the flowers prior to delivering them to us. Would we do it again? Probably not, but it made for good laughs and bonding time and we have stories to tell from it!
Hannah H., 7 months ago
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Pick A Bloom-Preserved & Dried Florist-Shipped Nationwide 
Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Mexia, TX

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
We hired Paula and Samantha pretty down to the wire of our wedding, but they immediately jumped in! We contacted them on Friday, and they had our proposal ready by Monday! Our flowers fit our vibe perfectly: I wanted something to pull from the venue's brick, but not look too "autumny" for our January wedding, and they nailed it! They look and feel like "regular" flowers, but they'll last forever and have so far held up perfectly! We're gifting a number of our pieces to our mothers and grandmothers as keepsakes from our amazing day, while saving the rest to display around our house! We're so happy to have such beautiful mementoes to remember it by!
Hayley S., a year ago
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Golden Dreams Bouquets 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Mexia, TX

Hello to all you dreamers! My name is Brianna Jean Perez. I am 25 years old and totally caught up in the wonder of following Jesus with my whole heart and chasing all those wild golden dreams. I live in Austin, Texas. I love my family, Taylor swift, eating hamburgers on Fridays, anything creative, running, mental health, girls trips on the weekends and spontaneous worship nights. I am learning to love: my curly hair, my emotions, work from home/school from home and waiting. I am super excited you are here, and I dream of helping you create the most magical wedding day through flowers!

Awarded Best of Zola
Bri team made my flower dreams come true! I inquired online & heard back the same day. From there, Bri & I were off to the races! She set up a consultation where she asked all the right questions that I hadn’t even thought about. She nailed my vision on the first try, and even had some additional, trendy ideas that we loved & it was so helpful to see it all laid out in her proposal. I loved that she had thought through all the details, like which vases matched my aesthetic, the pedestals for the ceremony flowers, candles for the reception tables, and even the ribbons on my bouquet! 10/10 would recommend!
Sunni R., a year ago
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Bent Creek Bouquets 
Rating: 4.9 (7 reviews)
  • Starts at $200
  • Serves Mexia, TX

We are a husband and wife duo who share a passion for connecting with people and reflecting the stunning beauty of God's creation. Our mission is to create arrangements that are as unique as the stories and lives we are blessed to be part of. We handcraft each piece with meticulous care and attention to detail, ensuring it’s perfect for your special moments.

Awarded Best of Zola
Bent Creek Bouquets was a joy to work with for our wedding flowers. From our first conversation, the team was sweet, caring, and quick to respond to any questions we had. Their attention to detail and personalized service made the process of selecting our wedding florals a breeze. The bouquets and arrangements they created had a lovely, hand made quality that perfectly matched the intimate feel of our celebration. We were thrilled with the final results and would highly recommend Bent Creek Bouquets to any couple looking for exceptional wedding flowers at a great value.
Emily D., 9 months ago
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Curly Willow Botanicals 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Mexia, TX

Curly Willow is a boutique floral design studio specializing in weddings and special events. Our passion is making your dreams a reality by creating inventive designs with exquisite detail, executed to perfection, thus delivering the most memorable events.

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Karen and the Curly Willow Team was amazing for my wedding! I was blown away by Karen’s knowledge of flowers that helped me pick my dream bouquet. She was totally respectful of my budget and did a great job giving options to maximize the budget. The quality of flowers was amazing, and I was thrilled with the way the whimsical design came to life. I mean look at these pics!! 10/10 recommend.
Courtney B., 6 months ago
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Anthology On Main | Literary Flowers Handcrafted From Book Pages 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Mexia, TX

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., 7 months ago
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Lush & Luxury 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Mexia, TX

At Lush & Luxury Events, we believe your wedding day should feel calm, beautiful, and completely you. With over 15 years of hands-on experience, Lush & Luxury Events was created to give couples a supportive, detail-driven planning experience paired with thoughtfully designed florals. We specialize in custom wedding florals, day-of coordination, partial planning, and full planning services, offering tailored packages to fit your needs and budget. Whether you’re looking for lush florals, a coordinator, Month of or full planning support from “yes” to “I do,” we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Let’s Create Something Beautiful

Awarded Best of Zola
Choosing a bright, bold color palette for our wedding made me so nervous — I knew I didn’t want anything traditional, and I wanted our florals to truly reflect who we are as a couple. I was especially hoping to recreate the flowers from the bouquet my husband gave me on our very first date, which meant everything to me. It wasn’t an easy palette to pull off, and I was scared it might look chaotic instead of intentional. But Lush & Luxury Events absolutely nailed it. They took every detail of our story, our personalities, and that sentimental first-date bouquet and transformed it into the most breathtaking floral designs I’ve ever seen. The colors were vibrant yet balanced, artistic yet cohesive — exactly the sentimental, joyful, personality-filled look I dreamed of but didn’t know how to articulate. When I saw the flowers do the fist time I gave Amber the biggest hug. I saw how important it was to her that I loved my flowers. It was so perfectly us. Guests kept telling us they had never seen florals done like this before — bold, meaningful, and completely one of a kind. If you’re looking for a florist who listens deeply, embraces creative challenges, and brings your vision to life with heart and artistry, this team is everything. They didn’t just decorate our wedding… they told our story through flowers.
Maci, 5 months ago
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Zombie Flowers 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Starts at $100
  • Serves Mexia, TX

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., 4 months ago
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Eventfully Designed 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Mexia, TX

Eventfully Designed was founded on the central philosophy that no couple and no wedding is made the same. From venue to logistics, each detail deserves the special attention necessary to make it feel like an extension of you. Florals are no different. Often the most anticipated piece of any wedding or event, we strive to ensure that the flowers and greenery you receive from us not only make a lasting impression on your guests, but they help tell your unique story in the process.

Awarded Best of Zola
Eventfully Designed was the perfect florist for our wedding. Their communication was quick and informative, which made the planning process seamless. The quality of their work was truly outstanding - they exceeded all of my expectations with their incredibly creative and custom florals. I gave them some guidelines for the floral theme, but they surpassed what I could have even dreamed of. Since my entire wedding was floral-focused, it was so important that the florals were done perfectly, and Eventfully Designed delivered in every way. I had a wedding that was more beautiful than I could have imagined, all thanks to their incredible talent and attention to detail. I highly recommend Eventfully Designed to any couple looking for a florist that will bring their wedding vision to life.
Emily, a year ago
Whimsy Floral 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Mexia, TX

We specialize is Whimsical and Romantic Floral Designs. Flowers have a magical way of bringing joy and beauty into our lives. They convey emotions, tell stories, and create lasting impressions. Each bespoke floral design is crafted with love and passion, ensuring your event is truly unforgettable.

Carol is so talented. When I saw her instagram I immediately loved her work and it was exactly what I was looking for. The name of her business says it all! The whimsical styled arrangements she creates are so beautiful. She is very helpful and quick to respond! Not long after I sent an inquiry form, she put together a design proposal with inspo pictures and color palette and it was SPOT on. I was geeking over how pretty and nicely put together the proposal was with all the types of flowers she would be using, the colors, and inspiration pictures that were similar to the vibe of our venue. We met at her shop and talked prices and she broke down everything for me and worked with my budget. Her and her team were amazing the day of the wedding. They came in the morning and brought everything in, set up all the tables and the ceremony site, after the ceremony they helped bring the arrangements inside to repurpose them , and came back to help with take down at the end of the night. She also left flowers at the table ready for my cake artist to decorate, and brought me the prettiest surprise bouquet to the bridal suite with a sweet note from my fiance. She also made the cutest flower collar for my dog to walk down the aisle with as the ring bearer! My wedding was a little over a month ago and I'm still so obsessed with everything. I will always recommend Whimsy Floral to anyone! Even if it's not for a big event, and just for a special occasion, all of her arrangements are beautiful. Thank you again, Carol and thank you to your amazing team
Maddie E., 2 years ago
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Pine and Petal Weddings - WOOD FLOWERS 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Starts at $200
  • Serves Mexia, TX

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., 6 months ago
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Flowers For Weddings 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Starts at $99
  • Serves Mexia, TX

Our wedding flowers come professionally pre-designed and bundled by a master florist, ready to shine right out of the box. We offer bridal bouquets, bridesmaid bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, centerpieces and more, all pre-arranged and shipped to your door. Not only are our wedding flowers convenient, but they are gorgeous, budget-friendly, and shipped fresh from the farm. When you plan for your wedding, you likely want everything to be as beautiful as possible. If you want wedding flowers that amaze, then Flowers For Weddings has what you need. Discover what wedding flowers we can provide for your wedding anywhere in the US.

I highly recommend Flowersforweddings for all your wedding flower needs! They provided flowers for my wedding this past November, and their flowers were stunning and everything I had wanted! They arrived on time and they were more beautiful than I imagined them! Thank you flowersforweddings!
Oralia G., a year ago
Flower House 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Serves Mexia, TX

We are a team of trend-setting designers that turn your floral dreams into reality all over the Dallas skyline and beyond! Our clients are design-oriented and want to work with a florist who’s just as excited as they are about their special day and the special details that will celebrate their love story. Design elements are considerately planned and thoughtfully finished into a cohesive and polished experience, unique to each couple.

I can’t recommend Lauren and Flower House enough! She took my vision and exceeded all of my expectations. She is so easy to work with and a great communicator. Lauren made it a stress free part of wedding planning. I got so many compliments on how beautiful the florals were and I couldn’t be happier I found Flower House!
Mackenzie J., a year ago