The Best Wedding Florists in Beaver Meadows, PA

The Best Wedding Florists in Beaver Meadows, PA

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50 Wedding Florists in Beaver Meadows, PA

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MCR Design Group 

5.0

  • Starts at $125 per arrangement
  • Serves Beaver Meadows, PA

My name is John Phillips and I am the owner of MCR. Our company has been in the industry for over 10 years and has executed thousands of events and making dreams come true for all of our wonderful clients. We have an award winning team that specializes in every aspect of Production, Rentals, and Design. We love creating and making unique events come to life and we look forward to the opportunity of working with all of you!

John and Brain really blew us away with their design expertise and the final execution, we highly recommend MCR, communication was on point and the last minute design adjustments due to rain were very much appreciated, thank you for making it a special day for us and our guest!
Brandon R., 2 years ago
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The Heritage Sisters 

5.0

  • Serves Beaver Meadows, PA
  • Offer

Think of us as your Fairy Godmothers of Party Planning ! We delight in the details of your big day, so you can sip, socialize and relax and take in every moment. We consider ourselves to be a one stop wedding shop ! We collaborate with our couples to internalize their dreams, conceptualize a vision, and deliver a wedding as unique as their love story. Our goal is to create an event to surpass your expectations. Our wedding coordinator package starts long before your wedding day !

I would recommend The Heritage Sisters 100 times over! They are amazing! These ladies will bring all your dreams to life. They go above & beyond to ensure your day is exactly how you picture it to be. From making sure your flowers are perfect to helping bustle your dress so you can dance the night away. I can not say enough good things about Rebecca & Sandy. They were a vendor my husband & I didn’t even realize we needed & we are so glad we chose them to do our florals & help with our Day of Coordination.
Amanda, a year ago
Let'S Party And More Florist 

5.0

  • Starts at $50 per arrangement
  • Serves Beaver Meadows, PA

Let's Party & More Florist has been serving NEPA brides since 1995...Full Service florist dedicated to helping your special Wedding day vision come to life,for lasting beautiful memories to cherish for many years to come...Much Love & Book the Date !! Congrats to you all.xo

Kathy did our daughter’s wedding this weekend. We are not from the area, so we did a majority of it on the phone! She did an amazing job, what we asked for and more! She goes above and beyond for her customers to make a very special day even more special and beautiful! She worked with us with all customization we asked for and gave us some wonderful, creative ideas! Everything was perfect!
Diane M., 2 years ago
Gorgeous Floral 

5.0

  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Beaver Meadows, PA

For the past 18 years Katharine has turned her farm, Fox Hill Farm in Honesdale PA, into a flower farm and event venue; using it as a base for her floral business. Fox Hill Farm has supplied wedding and event florals throughout northeast PA and beyond. Katharine endeavors to use as much local, PA grown and American grown flowers as possible. Katharine’s undergraduate education, travels, research, workshops, and hands-on learning have fueled her continued passion for providing the best products possible. Katharine is thrilled to continue and share this passion with Gorgeous Floral.

Dee made my daughter's wedding spectacular. From the flowers on the chuppah, to the bouquets, to the dozens and dozens of small vases on the reception tables, her attention to color and detail was beyond gorgeous. HIGHLY recommend.
Liza, 2 years ago
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Something Borrowed Blooms 

4.9

  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Beaver Meadows, PA

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., 5 months ago
Woodland Floral Design Co. 

5.0

  • Serves Beaver Meadows, PA

Proud Cat & Dog Mom // Your New Wedding Vendor BFF It’s never been just about pretty flowers to me. I started out in social work because I wanted to serve and connect with others. I first entered the floral design world as an intern in 2016 and noticed a lack of originality in designs and a need for more connection between the florist and the couple. When I started WFD in 2019, I decided to prioritize both artistic designs and building long-term relationships with each couple. Planning my own wedding in 2021 gave me an even deeper appreciation for the importance of receiving creative expertise and genuine support from wedding vendors.

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From the moment I said yes, I knew florals would be the highlight of decor for our wedding day. Flowers hold such sentimental value for me because I’d spend my springs planting hundreds of annuals with my baba: zinnias, dahlias, snapdragons, marigolds, begonias, etc. Going to my grandparents house was like going to a magical flower garden, and I wanted to recreate that feeling for our guests. After seeing Misha’s previous floral designs, I knew she would be able to bring what I had in mind to life; she did that and then some. The florals she lined my aisle with were exactly what I pictured: lush, whimsical, fun and filled with purples, oranges and greens. Those florals were then repurposed as centerpieces in the main reception tent and somehow became even more mystical underneath that lighting. On our way to the tent, we were amazed at the flowers on the seating chart wall. Dahlias and snapdragons, two of my absolute favorites… in colors that left me feeling the moody, romantic vibe I wanted and had described in design meetings with Misha leading up to the day. The flowers that adorned the tent’s entrance and up the poles created the most magical atmosphere. Sitting at our sweetheart table, we were surrounded by more florals that were repurposed from the ceremony; this time I believe from the gazebo, one of the most sentimental pieces of the day. Our reception tent really felt like a magical flower garden filled with our favorite people; exactly what we wanted for our wedding day.
Sarah, 6 months ago
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Flower Moxie – Do-It-Yourself Wedding Flowers 

4.9

  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Beaver Meadows, PA

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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The Faux Bouquets 

5.0

  • Starts at $175
  • Serves Beaver Meadows, PA

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
I recently had the pleasure of working with The Faux Bouquets for my wedding and couldn't be happier with their service. Their communication through email was great - they were fast, reliable, and very helpful in answering all of my questions. The faux flowers they provided looked and photographed just as if they were real, and the final product was stunning. I would highly recommend The Faux Bouquets to any couple looking for beautiful, high-quality floral arrangements for their wedding.
LaShawn Garay R., a year ago
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Wood & Word Blooms, sola wood floral designs (faux not fresh) 

5.0

  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Beaver Meadows, PA
  • Offer

🌹 WE ARE NOT FRESH FLOWER FLORISTS. WE WORK WITH WOOD & FAUX FLOWERS. PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE THIS IN YOUR REPLY. 🌹 Wood & Word Blooms is run by a Jen Angle, former teacher of 20+ years and specializes in using hand-painted wood flowers along with a faux, dried and preserved florals (nothing fresh here) to bring your wedding vision to life not just for that one glorious day but forever. Besides designing for you, I also offer DIY Wood Flower Experiences to create your wedding florals alongside me in person or virtually and 1:1 sessions to help DIY brides learn to do it themselves.

Awarded Best of Zola
Jennifer at Wood & Word Blooms was amazing to work with, and everything looked stunning! We got so many compliments on our arch swags, corsages, boutonnieres, and bouquets! The ability to completely customize the flower colors to perfectly match the wedding colors really ties the whole look together and makes everything flow seamlessly. Beyond the colors, there’s so many unique flower shapes and sizes to choose from, there really is no limit to what can be done to suit your wedding. Jennifer was great at providing us with design aid in order to help create our vision and bring it to life. The best part is that now we have them to keep and display forever, looking as good as the day we got them!
Brittany D., 9 months ago
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Avenue Design Studio 

4.9

  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Beaver Meadows, PA
  • Offer

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
Avenue Design Studio nailed my wedding florals. They brought my vision to life perfectly—the arrangements were fun, unique, and effortlessly cool, exactly what I had hoped for. Every detail felt intentional and beautifully designed. If you want florals that are both stunning and creative, they do not disappoint. Be sure to really iron out the proposal before wedding weekend so you know exactly what you’re getting!
Caitlin S., a year ago
Kishmish Event Stylist 

4.4

  • Starts at $300
  • Serves Beaver Meadows, PA
  • Offer

Hello everyone! My name is Mishall (Kishmish) I am the owner of Kishmish Event Stylist. I want to make sure everyone has a beautiful wedding day no matter the budget. We all know a wedding is a very important milestone and an event that everyone always dreams of. I would love to help every bride and groom turn their dream into reality.

Awarded Best of Zola
The Kishmish event planner team is the most amazing group of people I have known. They are so professional and well-aware of your needs. Kishmish Event uses the best quality of flowers for their events, and their work speaks for itself. I was freaking out with pre-wedding anxiety, but the Kishmish team was on the phone with me nonstop, making sure I had everything I asked for. They were there for me the whole time. The Kishmish event owner even went out of her way to surprise me with an extra photo booth background, which was not part of my original package, making my day even more memorable. Kishmish Event is one of the event companies that delivers more than what you sign up for. The flowers are always fresh and beautiful, and they do their homework, taking care of every single little detail to ensure they make your dream day happen within your budget. I highly recommend Kishmish Event planners.
Breezay, a year ago
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Bupp Woodworks & Designs - Flower Preservation 

5.0

  • Serves Beaver Meadows, PA

***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!

Bupp Woodworks & Designs - Flower Preservation was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the moment I reached out, their communication was quick, professional, and incredibly personable. Tina responded so quickly to my last-minute request for flower preservation, which I had completely forgotten about until the day of the wedding. She immediately put my mind at ease and assured me she could take care of it. The quality of their work was simply beautiful - the flowers were preserved so well and the final product was high-quality and so detailed. I was always kept in the loop on the status of my order and when to expect the next step. Bupp Woodworks & Designs truly went above and beyond to make sure a piece of our special day will be preserved. I highly recommend them to any couple looking for a great flower preservation vendor.
Jamie, 10 months ago
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Bloom Culture: Do-it-yourself Wedding Flowers 

4.9

  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Beaver Meadows, PA

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

Awarded Best of Zola
Bloom Culture: Do-it-Yourself Wedding Flowers was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the very first inquiry, their communication was prompt, kind, and professional. They answered all of my specific questions with personal responses, making the DIY flower process so easy and stress-free. The quality of their work was consistent, thorough, and truly showed how much they cared about making our day special. We saved so much money going the DIY route with Bloom Culture, and it allowed us to create so many wonderful memories putting the arrangements together with our wedding party. I highly recommend Bloom Culture to any couples looking for a reliable, affordable, and caring florist for their wedding. I wanted to do my own flowers to honor my grandmother who was a florist. She passed a few months before the wedding and I just know she would have absolutely loved it and we got to honor her in this way.
Madden H., a year ago
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Flower Barn at Locust Pointe 

5.0

  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Beaver Meadows, PA

We are a luxury floral design studio and boutique flower farm nestled along the New Jersey coastline. Servicing NJ, NY and PA. We draw inspiration from the timeless charm of a lush European Cottage garden aesthetic. Our floristry embraces the true beauty of the seasons. We love ALL color: whites & greens, whites & blues, whites & blush, autumnal, jewel tones, pastels. Nothing inspires us more than your love story and the singular vision you have for your day. One of our biggest advantages here, is we grow our own stems, allowing us to offer exceptional varieties that most traditional florists simply can't source at an affordable price.

Awarded Best of Zola
I was in love with my bouquet - it exceeded my expectations. And when we saw the venue setup I was truly at a loss for words. Our guests STILL comment on how gorgeous the flowers were!! Our flower girls felt like princesses and still say it was the best day of their life. Ulana is a true artist and genuinely passionate about her art. She is creative, reliable, detail oriented and so warm to work with. I recommend her a thousand times over!
Breanna C., 4 months ago
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Pick A Bloom-Preserved & Dried Florist-Shipped Nationwide 

5.0

  • Serves Beaver Meadows, PA

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
When In Bloom 

5.0

  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Beaver Meadows, PA

When in Bloom began as a passion—a hobby I nurtured for years until I finally followed my heart and turned what I love into a full-time dream. Today, we are a one-of-a-kind, all-in-one floral and wedding design studio. From bespoke blooms to curated rentals—arches, backdrops, seating charts, furniture & more—we bring your vision to life. By listening closely to your wishes and your budget, we ensure every detail reflects you. With steady communication and expert insight, we guide you through the journey of creating your perfect wedding.

When in Bloom created the most perfect build your own bouquet station for my daughter’s baptism party. It was the sweetest addition to the day! They were so attentive, fast to respond to inquiries, and professional! I would use them again and again for any of my floral needs!
Kate, 6 months ago
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Sasha Allison Designs 

5.0

  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Beaver Meadows, PA

Hi! I'm Sasha- your friendly, wild, and (most importantly) KIND floral artist. I specialize in unique florals and I cater to couples who truly love flowers! We work together to encapsulate your vision and your personal style. Your florals will be something that you will always remember and also an aesthetic that your guests will talk about longgg after your wedding day. My creations are ALWAYS unique. I strive to make "moments" in florals that are conversation pieces. I look forward to creating a unique story for your event. I am an ally and activist for the LGBTQ+ community.

Awarded Best of Zola
Sasha was so easy to work with! She offered to help decorate the cake for our clients and she made the whole process so fun! I was a little anxious as I haven't met her before but I immediately felt comfortable and decorating the cake as a team was just smooth sailing! Sasha was great and her vision was just pure and natural!
Carol (Brent Bakes), 2 years ago
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Gothic Ties 

5.0

  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Beaver Meadows, PA

We are an Alternative Wedding Florist! We service all of Eastern Pennsylvania (Jim Thorpe, Philadelphia, Poconos, Harrisburg, Lehigh Valley), New Jersey and we are willing to travel so please do not hesitate to send an inquiry! We specialize in creating alternative weddings for our alternative clients.

My experience with Gothic Ties and working with Lizzy was so incredible. She’s professional and knowledgeable and yet can so easily capture the vibe of what you’re going for. I could’ve given her one word for what I wanted for my florals and she would’ve hit the nail right on the head. The quality of the flowers were impeccable and lasted so long. She has a natural eye for design. I had complete faith in her through the whole process. Everything she touches turns out beautiful. I can’t recommend her services enough!!!
Sarah, a month ago
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Evergreen Botanical Studio Flower Preservation 

5.0

  • Serves Beaver Meadows, PA

We specialize in vibrant and dynamic 3D flower preservation, transforming your wedding flowers into beautiful pieces of art. Maintaining close to original color and shape of your flowers, laid out in our Evergreen signature style and displayed in custom made wood shadow boxes brings a new modern look to flower preservation. Visit our webpage and instagram to learn more about our work. Please reach out directly at our website to inquire that your date is available. We kindly suggest to book as soon as you can as we are a limited capacity studio and can only take in a certain number of customers per month.

Awarded Best of Zola
I had the most beautiful bouquet for my City Hall civil ceremony, but no firm plans for the bouquet post-wedding. My florist friend shared Jackie's contact information with me and I contacted her to see if she had the capacity for a last-minute bouquet preservation. Luckily, she had availability and a few hours later, I was taking an impromptu day trip to Cold Spring with my husband. Jackie met us at the station and was so incredibly kind. She gave us a few suggestions of eateries to check out while we were in town. We had a symbolic ceremony a week later and I was so pleased with the service received with my first bouquet, that I asked Jackie to preserve that bouquet as well. Throughout both bouquet preservations, Jackie was very responsive and answered any questions I had. She shared a layout of both bouquets prior to framing and packaged up both frames nicely, with bags, (this is a big deal when you're taking the train) when we returned to Cold Spring for pickup. I'd highly recommend her services to preserve a piece of your special day.
Joy, a year ago
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Flowers & Friends 

4.3

  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Beaver Meadows, PA

My passion for flowers and plants started when I was a child. Growing up in the middle of nowhere was the best thing to allow my imagination to flourish. The school day would end and I would be rushing off the bus to help my grandparents plant seedlings or pick the harvest from the garden. My parents had flower beds and brought the beautiful flowers inside to enjoy as well. I am passionate about being able to replicate flower gardens into a gorgeous design but also creating a unique design just for your day!

Awarded Best of Zola
Flowers and Friends is hands down the best florist. Melissa is extremely friendly, patient, and kind. She worked with me to plan out all of the details for my wedding day, answered all my questions about what different types of flowers would look like, and even helped me to pick out coordinating linen colors. She has such a natural talent for floral arrangements and everything she creates is absolutely gorgeous. My wedding flowers were perfect and more beautiful than I could have imagined. Melissa took my ideas and ran with them, creating unique and beautiful arrangements. She even thought of small details like drying the stems of our bouquets and providing extra vases to display the bouquets at the reception. If you want a florist who does amazing work and is amazing to work with, Flowers and Friends is the one!
Coral C., 5 years ago
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The Floral Eden 

5.0

  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Beaver Meadows, PA
  • Offer

At The Floral Eden, we create floral experiences that are as enchanting as they are unforgettable. Specializing in custom floral designs for weddings, events, and intimate gatherings, our arrangements are thoughtfully crafted to reflect your personal style and the energy of the moment.

Awarded Best of Zola
I can’t even begin to explain how amazing The Floral Eden was for my event! From the moment we started planning, they understood exactly what I wanted and brought it to life even better than I imagined. The arrangements were lush, luxurious, and full of personality — every petal looked hand-picked for the moment. Guests couldn’t stop complimenting the setup — it felt like stepping into a dream garden. The attention to detail, the scents, the textures, the colors — everything was beyond perfect. If you’re looking for florals that transform your event into an experience, trust me, The Floral Eden is worth every penny. I’m still in awe every time I look back at the photos.
Tierick, 5 months ago
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Idea Events 

5.0

  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Beaver Meadows, PA

At Idea Party, we specialize in crafting unforgettable events with our exquisite wedding and party decorations. Our team of experts is dedicated to transforming your vision into a stunning reality. *Services* - Custom Wedding Decorations - Party Decor Rentals - Event Design and Planning - Themed Decorations (Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversaries, etc.) Let us help you create memories that last a lifetime!

I cannot recommend Idea Party enough! They made my wedding an absolute dream come true. From start to finish, their team was professional, creative, and incredibly attentive to every detail. They took my vision and turned it into something even more beautiful than I imagined. The decorations were stunning, the coordination was flawless, and they handled everything with such ease that I could truly relax and enjoy my special day. Their dedication and passion for what they do shine through in every aspect of their work. If you’re looking for a wedding planning company that goes above and beyond, Idea Party is the way to go!
Paul P., a year ago
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Pine and Petal Weddings - WOOD FLOWERS 

5.0

  • Starts at $200
  • Serves Beaver Meadows, PA

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., 4 months ago
Blossom Bliss 

5.0

  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Beaver Meadows, PA

Located in York, PA, Blossom Bliss is a homegrown floral design company run by Kristen Adams. Specializing in unique floral installations + wedding day florals, Kristen and her team bring artistry and a fresh, organic style to your special events.

Kristen and the entire team at Blossom Bliss are incredible. Even from the very first intro call, Kristen's expertise, passion and kindness were apparent – and that remained true throughout the entire wedding planning process. She was responsive and worked closely with us to make sure our proposal was exactly what we wanted it to be. But most importantly, the way Kristen and her team brought our vision to life on our wedding day left us absolutely speechless (literally had no words when we first saw the reception space). The arrangements that she created were stunning, BEYOND anything that we even envisioned. Her work really pulled the entire event together, and so many guests commented on the incredible tablescapes as well. Also, I love that Blossom Bliss donates all remaining flowers (I believe they go to nursing homes and/or local hospitals if I'm remembering correctly). Knowing that the flowers were going to put a smile on someone else's face, rather than get thrown away after the wedding, brought a lot of joy. I highly, highly, highly recommend hiring Blossom Bliss for your event. You will not be disappointed!
Cassidy Z., 3 years ago