The Best A La Carte Wedding Florists in Bedminster, PA

The Best A La Carte Wedding Florists in Bedminster, PA

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109 Wedding Florists in Bedminster, PA

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Something Borrowed Blooms 

4.9

  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Bedminster, 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.

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., a year ago
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Linden & Leaf Flower Co. (Formerly Revel a Flower Company) 

5.0

  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Bedminster, PA
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(Formerly Revel a Flower Company) We are a small, Berwyn, PA based event floral design company serving the Philadelphia area. We specialize in gorgeous, custom designs, and romantic florals that create the perfect vibe and aesthetic for your wedding day. From intimate ceremonies to grand celebrations, we offer a range of floral services tailored to meet your needs. Our attention to detail, commitment to quality, and love for nature ensure that every arrangement is not only beautiful but also thoughtfully designed to enhance your wedding atmosphere.

Awarded Best of Zola
Lindsey and the team at Linden & Leaf Flower Co. completely blew me away! Everything was absolutely perfect — truly more beautiful than we could’ve imagined. Lindsey was so responsive and kind throughout the whole process, always listening to our ideas and helping bring our vision to life. She worked within our budget without ever making it feel like we had to compromise on beauty or quality. Every arrangement, from the bouquets to the floral installations, was stunning and full of thoughtful details. We’re so grateful for her talent and care — we couldn’t have asked for a better florist!
Agatha K., 5 months ago
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Bucks County Blooms, LLC 

5.0

  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Bedminster, PA
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Whether you’re looking for a full-service florist or need assistance in bringing your wedding flower dreams to reality, we are here to help. We take joy in guiding brides through their floral journey, whether it’s by creating bespoke arrangements or teaching them the art of DIY wedding florals. Together, let’s celebrate the beauty of flowers and embrace the art of living life in full bloom with Bucks County Blooms.

Awarded Best of Zola
Bucks County Blooms, LLC was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the very first interaction, Sheryl and her team were quick to respond, incredibly helpful, and very knowledgeable about all things flowers. As someone who didn't know much about different types of blooms, Sheryl expertly guided me and helped bring my vision for the day to life perfectly. The bouquets and decor were all absolutely beautiful and exactly what I had envisioned. I was also so surprised and thankful that Sheryl stayed at the venue throughout the ceremony to switch the flowers to the reception - the transition was seamless. Bucks County Blooms' attention to detail, professionalism, and high-quality work made them an invaluable part of our special day. I would highly recommend them to any couple looking for a top-notch florist.
Cynthia M., 5 months ago
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JL Original Designs LLC 

5.0

  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Bedminster, PA
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The JL Original Designs team brings over 40 years of experience in the wedding and event industry. We emphasize continuous learning, innovative techniques, and custom installations. Our services include floral design, graphic design, stationery, custom builds, full-service planning, and day-of coordination.

Awarded Best of Zola
From start to finish, the communication with JL Original Designs was excellent. Jen and her team went above and beyond to ensure the quality of their work exceeded our expectations. Jen made sure everything was to my expectation, and you could tell she poured her heart into her work to make sure her customers are happy, which we certainly were. Everything was flabbergastingly beautiful, and I rate JL Original Designs a solid 10 out of 10. I’m sorry I didn’t have my phone on me at the time of my first look of the Reception Hall. However I shared some of my photos.
Antonine & P., 2 years ago
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A Floral Designs 

4.9

  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Bedminster, PA
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A Floral Designs is known for creating breathtaking and opulent floral arrangements. With a passion for nature's beauty and an eye for exquisite detail. A Floral Designs has established themselves as a sought- after wedding florist in the Philadelphia floral industry. After years of experience, numerous awards and magazine spreads. A Floral Designs continues to flourish year after year!

Awarded Best of Zola
A Floral Designs made our fairytale come true. Ayana and her team are incredibly talented, have an unmatched eye for detail/style, are communicative, and reliable. When we first reached out to A Floral, we chatted had been chatting with a few different florists. After our conversation with Ayana, the decision was easy. She listened to what we wanted and made it clear that she would get it right. Once we decided to go with her as our florist, the care and support didn’t stop. We visited her shop where she gave us beautiful displays of what we could expect on our big day. Most importantly, she worked with our budget to achieve our vision. She also came along during our venue walkthroughs so she could see the space and be adequately prepared for the wedding day. She’s also a kind person—which may not seem important now but trust me! A compassionate person who is willing to work with you when things get stressful is very valuable. I believe if you truly want someone who cares, has unmatched talent and work ethic, and can bring your vision to life, you absolutely have to go with A Floral Designs. I’ve also attached some pictures to let Ayana’s work speak for itself!
Sawyer H., 9 months ago
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Valleygreen Flowers & Gifts 

5.0

  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Bedminster, PA

What an exciting time for you and your fiance! Since 1986, Valleygreen Flowers & Gifts has been turning couple's visions into colorful realities. We take pride in artistically crafting each wedding decor as a reflection of the taste and style of our couples. We are here to provide creative and innovative designs that will meet your individual tastes and needs with your budget considerations in mind. We serve all Philadelphia, Buck County and Montgomery County reception venues.

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Valleygreen Flowers was so easy and stress-free. After a brief phone call and sending over a Pinterest of what I was looking for, they emailed me a list of the flowers they would use in the bouquets, centerpieces, etc. When the flowers showed up on the day of the wedding, they were absolutely beautiful and everything I could have ever asked for. The bouquets were fresh and packaged safely and beautifully. I cannot say enough good things about our experience!
Emily H., a year ago
Heart and Sola Creations 

5.0

  • Serves Bedminster, PA

Embrace the strange and unusual—break traditions with WOOD FLOWERS that show off your personality! My wood flowers are the perfect alternative for those who want their wedding to scream, "This is so us!" If you're ready to leave your guests in awe, let's create something magical together. When I'm not busy conjuring up whimsical floral creations, you can find me scrolling TikTok, binge-watching cooking competitions (wishing I could cook), or diving into the latest true crime documentary. Proudly LGBTQ+ owned & welcoming. And yes, my last name really is Wood!

Awarded Best of Zola
When researching bouquets for my wedding I knew I didn’t want to spend thousands of dollars on real flowers just for them to die and I be left with no memories. I considered silk flowers but then stumbled across wood flowers and I was immediately sold on the idea. At the time there weren’t many ppl local to me who made wooden bouquets but I reached out to a few and ended up going with Katie at Heart & Sola Creations because she was so easy to talk to and walked me through the whole process. She didn’t have one of the colors I needed but asked me to send a fabric sample and she created a dye color that matched my bridesmaid’s dresses perfectly!! Everything came out perfect and looked so good in pictures. 6 years later and I still have my bouquet on display on a shelf and my husband’s boutonnière in a shadow box with our invite, vows and unity rope braid. I would highly recommended Katie for any of your wooden floral needs, she won’t disappoint.
LaTara D., 2 years ago
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Blooms by JG 

5.0

  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Bedminster, PA

As a true creative soul, floral design is a part of Jackie’s life passion. She developed a deep appreciation for art and the outdoors at an early age and channels those elements into each of her custom floral arrangements. Jackie draws inspiration from natural beauty, which is the secret ingredient to her unique custom florals. Meet with Jackie to go over every detail that you are envisioning for your wedding day!

Awarded Best of Zola
Blooms by JG did an amazing job with all of our wedding flowers! I couldn’t have asked for more beautiful bouquets and centerpieces. Everyone remarked how great of a job she did! Delivery went smoothly and Jacquelyn was very flexible adding in things as time went on. I would absolutely recommend her for any event you have!
Madison K., a year ago
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Flora Fixations 

5.0

  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Bedminster, PA

Flora Fixations is a female owned and operated floral design service available for weddings and events in the Greater Philadelphia area and beyond. We focus on big-picture ideas to provide personalized design direction for each wedding and event. Our founder and designer Nicole Breslin has over 12+ years experience studying and working in various design fields and provides a unique, concept-driven focus for floral and event design.

Awarded Best of Zola
Flora Fixations was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding flowers. From the very first consultation, Nicole was fast to respond, patient as I changed my mind a few times, and truly consultative in understanding our vision and budget. The end result exceeded all of my expectations - the floral arrangements were absolutely beautiful and perfectly captured what I had envisioned. Nicole went above and beyond to ensure everything went smoothly on the day, and I was so obsessed with my bridal bouquet that I had it dried and preserved as a keepsake. I cannot recommend Flora Fixations highly enough for their amazing work, exceptional customer service, and ability to truly bring our wedding day floral vision to life.
Samantha S., 2 years ago
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Events By Kelly's Florist 

4.5

  • Starts at $7,500
  • Serves Bedminster, PA

Growing up on a tree farm, plants quickly became part of my life. Observing how they grow, getting excited by the seasonal changes, and foraging to create arrangements became my passion. I love weddings and celebrations and incorporating flowers and greenery and unexpected touches.

I'm still so in love with the florals Kelly created for our wedding! We wanted to focus on using seasonal, local florals (as much as possible for a November wedding) and Kelly totally got our vision. She was super easy and fun to work with. Using seasonal flowers, we didn't know what exactly what would end up being available, but we totally trusted Kelly—it was clear she put so much thought and love into her floral designs. The final product was more beautiful than I could have imagined. Thank you Kelly for everything!
Katie M., a year ago
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Daughter’s Floral Design 

5.0

  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Bedminster, PA

Serving Greater Philadelphia, Central PA, the Jersey Shore and beyond, Daughter's Floral Design is a boutique operation serving intimate gatherings to large events. From bouquets to grand installations, we can't wait to work with you to bring your wedding visions to life.

Awarded Best of Zola
My husband and I had the privilege of working with Grace for our wedding, and we can't recommend her enough! Grace was knowledgeable, professional, and went above and beyond to work within our budget to bring our floral vision to life. When I decided to add new elements weeks before the wedding, she seamlessly accommodated the changes. On the wedding day, she delivered our bouquets early and set up at the venue immediately after. She even returned the next day to handle the breakdown while we hosted out-of-town family. Grace's dedication made everything stress-free and beautiful!
Maggie H., a year ago
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Luci Floral Design 

5.0

  • Starts at $9,500
  • Serves Bedminster, PA

Luci Floral Design's custom flower arrangements for events are a testament to the beauty of locally sourced farm flowers, curated with a keen understanding of seasonal blooms and the aesthetics of your special occasion. Each arrangement is meticulously crafted to reflect the unique essence of the event, infusing a sense of natural elegance and charm that elevates every moment. At Luci Floral Design, we take pride in our meticulous event process. From the initial consultation to the final execution, we ensure that every detail is carefully planned

Luci is INCREDIBLE! She created stunning floral arrangements for my husband Ben’s and my wedding, including bouquets, corsages, and flowers for our chuppah, ceremony space, and tables. Our dress code was “color encouraged” and Luci’s beautiful rainbow of flowers made that theme come to life. You won’t find arrangements like hers anywhere else — the flowers look exceedingly fresh and the colors pop. Our arrangements were the most beautiful of any I have seen, and wedding guests said the same. You can’t do better than Luci! We are so grateful to her.
Callie F., 10 months ago
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Idea Events 

5.0

  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Bedminster, 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 recently used Idea Party to plan my birthday celebration, and I couldn't be happier with the results! The team was professional, creative, and attentive to every detail. The decorations, food, and entertainment all exceeded my expectations. My guests had an amazing time, and I received countless compliments on the party. Highly recommend Idea Party for any special occasion!
Bruce C., a year ago
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Hazelnut Flowers 

5.0

  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Bedminster, PA

Hazelnut Flowers designs editorial-inspired, personal wedding florals for couples who want their flowers to say something. We truly believe flowers hold the power to transform a space. Let us get to know you and what you've been dreaming up!

Olivia was absolutely wonderful to work with for our wedding! She was professional, organized, and so kind. I gave her a color scheme I had in mind but left the flower choices and design up to her for the most part- and I’m SO glad I did! She is truly an artist. Everything she put together was creative and beyond beautiful, we especially loved the two large ground arrangements she made for the gazebo during our ceremony which were then repurposed for our sweetheart table. We received so many compliments and requests for her info after the wedding- her work speaks for itself and I feel so lucky to have found her!!
Gina D., 4 months ago
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Bloom de Fleur 

5.0

  • Serves Bedminster, PA

At Bloom de Fleur, we create wedding flowers as unique as your love story. Based in Feasterville-Trevose, PA, we design custom florals to match your vision, style, and budget—whether romantic, modern, or bold. From bouquets to statement pieces, we handle every detail. On your big day, we’ll deliver and set up everything flawlessly. With our expert team, your flowers will be as unforgettable as your celebration. Let’s bring your dream florals to life!

I cannot say enough amazing things about this vendor! From the very first consultation, Ella was an absolute dream to work with. She took my scattered ideas and turned them into the most breathtaking floral arrangements I’ve ever seen. She truly has an incredible eye for design and a passion for perfection. My bouquet was beyond gorgeous, filled with lush, fresh blooms that perfectly matched my vision. The bridesmaid bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces were equally stunning, with every detail carefully curated. It felt like stepping into a fairytale.
Karen, a year ago
Plants on the Sill 

5.0

  • Starts at $5,600
  • Serves Bedminster, PA

At Plants on the Sill, wedding florals are more than décor for a day, they’re part of discovering and designing your unique style to share with every guest. Your flowers last well beyond the celebration, living on in photos, preservation, and even as meaningful favors for loved ones to take home. With over a decade of experience and nearly five years in our storefront, we offer fully insured, custom floral design. I’m Victoria Thigpen, owner and sole designer, and I’ll work closely with you from our first conversation to the final touches, creating florals that feel beautifully and authentically you.

From the moment we first reached out to Plants on the Sill, we were impressed by their warm, friendly, and thorough communication style. They were incredibly knowledgeable about flowers and made thoughtful suggestions that truly elevated the beauty of our wedding day. When an unexpected guest was able to join us at the last minute, the team at Plants on the Sill sprang into action and created a stunning floral arrangement that perfectly complemented their look, as if they had always been part of the plan. The quality of their work was absolutely breathtaking, and we felt like we got an incredible value for the price. You would be a fool not to choose Plants on the Sill as your wedding florist - they went above and beyond to make our special day even more beautiful.
Willow P., a month ago
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Broomall Blooms 

5.0

  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Bedminster, PA

Broomall Blooms is a wedding florist business based out of Broomall, PA. Nora Babaian is the owner and lead creative behind this venture and she strives to craft personalized items for happy couples that put smiles on faces and live up to expectations. For Nora, floral design has been a passionate pursuit for a long time. She boasts several years of experience as an expert in the area, and she has worked with a whole host of clients throughout her career to date. Today, she enjoys bringing different ideas to life, and she is keen to work her magic to produce event enhancements, wearable items, and so much more.

Nora and her team were probably the easiest and best vendor I have worked with. All of my clients loved her work and loved her. Her designs were incredibly unique and made for some of the best photos to share over the years. She puts her heart and soul into each event. If you have the chance to use her talents at your wedding or event, please do. They're the best.
Jane Darnell, 5 years ago
The Flower Mama -Flower Truck 

5.0

  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Bedminster, PA

Meet Rosebud our beautifully restored 1959 VW flower truck! She’s available to rent as a “build-your-own-bouquet” bar, to provide favors for your guests or as a festive and Instagram-worthy backdrop at your event.

Maeve at The Flower Mama is always such a joy to work with. We collaborated on several jobs and community events together and she always brings a special touch to the event. Her truck Rosebud is such a lovely addition. It’s the perfect photo backdrop or favor station. Everyone is always looking for something unique at their event/party and Rosebud is it. I highly recommend hiring The Flower Mama if you want your event to stand out. Maeve is very responsive and a pleasure to work with!
Designs by Stefe, 3 years ago
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Flower Moxie – Do-It-Yourself Wedding Flowers 

4.9

  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Bedminster, 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
Everything about my experience with Flower Moxie has been tops! Alexa was a tremendous help when part of my order didn't arrive with the rest of it. She quickly resolved the problem! Thank you Alexa!
M. M., a year ago
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Bloom by Britt Floral Design 

5.0

  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Bedminster, PA

We're a husband and wife duo that prides themselves on honesty, integrity and quality. Every arrangement we make is custom designed for each couple, guided by their personality and the story they want to tell. We believe flowers should feel personal and we achieve this goal through thoughtful details, quality blooms and creative expression. Our aim is to deliver designs that feel authentic, intentional and beautifully one-of-a-kind.

Awarded Best of Zola
We first approached Brittany with not much of an idea as to what we wanted with the flowers for our wedding. This was no problem for her and helped us every step of the way to pick out exactly what we needed and ultimately exactly what we wanted for our day. We received so many compliments about the flowers Brittany prepared for our wedding, lots of guests saying that they’ve never seen prettier roses. The arrangements Brittany prepared for our wedding were beyond the quality I even thought imaginable. They exceeded our expectations and we couldn’t help but smile from ear to ear seeing everything for the first time. Whether you know exactly what you want for your wedding or need some help figuring out your vision, I promise you Brittany will be able to help you and exceed your expectations.
Brandon M., a year ago
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The Faux Bouquets 

5.0

  • Starts at $175
  • Serves Bedminster, 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
The Faux Bouquets were an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. Their communication was quick and simple, and they were always responsive to any questions or requests we had. The quality of their work was truly high quality and gorgeous - the bouquets, boutonnières, and beautiful floral arrangements they created for our arch were stunning and exceeded our expectations. They worked closely with us to achieve the exact look and feel we wanted for our wedding florals. The Faux Bouquets are amazing and we highly recommend them to any couple looking for beautiful, top-notch floral pieces for their special day!
Cristina H., a year ago
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Wood & Word Blooms, sola wood floral designs (faux not fresh) 

5.0

  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Bedminster, PA
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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., 5 months ago
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About Designs 

5.0

  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Bedminster, PA

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
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
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Stems Floral & Event Design 

5.0

  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves Bedminster, PA

Stems is a full scale floral and event design company, focused on seamlessly creating and executing your wedding or special event from start to finish. Have a vision in mind? We’ll compile the pieces and refine every last detail. Have nothing but a date and location? We’ll take a look at your space and show you all of the possibilities…and more.

Awarded Best of Zola
There are not enough words to describe how amazing Melissa and Emily are! From my first call with them, I immediately knew they were the right choice. After just 30 minutes, they were able to fully capture my vision and inspiration! I could not imagine choosing anyone else for our wedding day. Melissa and Emily are true professionals! They listened and cared about every question or concern I had and made sure I felt truly comfortable and excited about the vision for my wedding. They were an absolute dream to work with. They delivered a wedding day beyond my wildest dreams with absolutely spectacular arrangements, bouquets, and decor. They turned my vision into a reality that exceeded my expectations. The flowers were stunning, high quality, elegant, and pulled together a fully cohesive design they helped to create. They matched my vision exactly and brought together the full wedding day design seamlessly. I cannot recommend Stems Floral and Event Design enough!
Rachel P., 6 months ago
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Avenue Design Studio 

4.9

  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Bedminster, PA
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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
Working with Avenue Design Studio was such a pleasure! While florals were important to me, I didn’t feel the need to be heavily involved, and their team made the process so easy. They truly listened to my vision, allowed for updates as my plans evolved, and then took care of everything from there. They were incredibly helpful in working within my budget, creatively repurposing ceremony florals for the reception tables, which made the whole evening feel cohesive and elegant. I appreciated their attention to detail, like including flowers I love (amaranthus) and avoiding ones I don’t (baby’s breath). Their ability to travel and stay all day to assist with setup was such a bonus. Highly recommend Avenue Design Studio!
Alaina M., a year ago