The Best Full-Service Floral Design Wedding Florists in Everett, MA

The Best Full-Service Floral Design Wedding Florists in Everett, MA

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100 Wedding Florists in Everett, MA

Full-service floral design
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Althea Floral Design 

5.0

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

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

Awarded Best of Zola
Julian was such a dream come true florist to work with. From the beginning Julian asked great questions to help us refine our vision, and always made us feel so comfortable, supported, and excited for the project together. I only had a vague idea and a few descriptors for what I wanted, but Julian was able to take everything and magically create my vision into reality out of thin air - they’re truly a floral WIZARD! Their ability to take florals and create magical experiences, authentic emotions, and memorable pieces for your special event is so special. They are more than a florist, they are truly a floral magician!
Connie W., 9 months ago
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Midsummer Flowers 

5.0

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

Midsummer Flowers is a tiny floral design studio that specializes in creating one-of-a-kind floral designs for weddings and other celebrations and events, by combining the perfect balance of timeless romance and garden-inspired whimsy.

Awarded Best of Zola
Tracy was AMAZING!!! From our first call together I knew she was going to wonderful to work with and would be able to bring my wedding floral vision to life! Tracy is creative, collaborative, and was able to capture what I wanted all while minding my budget. She communicated with me every step of the way and gave me ideas and suggestions that I loved! I was BLOWN away by the final product and could not believe everything came out so perfectly. From my bridal flowers, to the farm table tablescapes, to the little floral details...everything look fantastic (and I couldn't believe we accomplished it all on my budget!!). Tracy was able to include so many little touches, like ribbon, table runners, and all different kinds of candles... the venue looked beautiful!!! 10/10 recommend!!
Catherine, 10 days ago
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A Natural Arrangement 

5.0

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

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

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

5.0

  • Starts at $10,000
  • Serves Everett, MA

EPHEMIRUS is a floral design studio based in Boston serving New England and afar. My goal is twofold:  1. to design thoughtful event + wedding fleurs that authentically capture and celebrate a moment in time 2. to create an intimate, immersive, and unique experience where my clients feel taken cared of and amazed With an emphasis on local and foraged florals, EPHEMIRUS celebrates seasonality and space. Like cooking, we know the quality of each ingredient is paramount to achieving the final vision. It's important that my work is intentional, intuitive and visually stunning. I want my florals to always feel like a thoughtful gift.

Awarded Best of Zola
Ephemirus was a pleasure to work with for our collaborative floral design classes. Their communication was professional, warm, and passionate throughout the planning process. The quality of their work was truly unique and abundant - they set up a stunning floral display of fresh local flowers for guests to pull from for their personal designs. Cailla, the owner & lead designer, was a thoughtful and creative teacher, providing hands-on demonstrations and inspiration that allowed everyone to enjoy and learn. The classes were a special experience, and we're grateful to Ephemirus for helping make it so memorable. - Rebecca Nottonson, Marketing Manager ES Hospitality
Eastern S., 22 days ago
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Semper Virens Flowers 

5.0

  • Serves Everett, MA
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Designer Mary B. Hayes of Semper Virens Flowers creates spirited, natural florals for weddings and elopements. We specialize in smaller weddings, which are less stress and more fun! We use seasonal flowers and textural foliage to bring beauty and spirit to your wedding! We take care of all the details, so you can relax and enjoy your big day. We also offer workshops and flower bars, which are perfect for a bridal shower or reception activity.

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Semper Virens Flowers was an absolute pleasure. Their communication was easy, quick, and incredibly helpful - they were always receptive to my ideas and feedback. The quality of their work was truly amazing. The bouquet they created for me was stunningly beautiful and looked gorgeous in our wedding photos. The bridesmaid bouquets also had the perfect pop of color that complemented our wedding theme beautifully. Semper Virens listened closely to what I wanted and took my budget into consideration, yet they still managed to blow my expectations out of the water with their creativity and attention to detail. I cannot recommend them enough for any couple looking for a talented and professional florist for their special day.
Maddy G., 2 years ago
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Bluebird Bouquets 

5.0

  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Everett, MA

My love for flowers comes from my family, growing up I spent my time outdoors and in the garden with my mom and grandmother. This love has continued through my life with flowers and plants being my constant mediums while pursuing my fine arts degree. Flowers inherently make people happy and feel loved, values we bring to each of our weddings. At Bluebird Bouquets, I use foam free methods and buy local flowers when possible. I am constantly inspired by your love stories and support love in all forms. I can't wait to have you become part of the Bluebird family.

Awarded Best of Zola
Bluebird Bouquets was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. Their communication was always clear, flexible, kind, and understanding throughout the entire planning process. The quality of their work was truly exquisite - the flower bouquets were detailed, gorgeous, and perfectly tailored to our specific needs and desires. I was extremely pleased by the beautiful and big flower bouquets, and they lasted longer than I expected due to the great quality. Every single flower and decoration was made and arranged with such care and love. Everything was perfect, and we are so grateful to Bluebird Bouquets for contributing to making our special day so beautiful. :)
Adriana E., a year ago
Copper Penny Flowers 

5.0

  • Serves Everett, MA

Copper Penny Flowers is owned by Concord, MA, resident Jennifer Eaton, a Master Gardener, landscape designer, and professional florist. Jennifer started the business several years ago, settling most recently at her location in Concord Center. Originally specializing in weddings and events, today Copper Penny Flowers is a full-service florist offering boutique design flair serving Concord and the surrounding communities. Being part of your very special occasion is an honor for all of us at Copper Penny. We are committed to creating unique and beautiful floral designs to match the dreams and desires of each couple.

Awarded Best of Zola
Copper Penny Flowers exceeded our greatest expectations with everything. Jen the owner, an all her staff, are an absolute pleasure to work with and her knowledge is incredible. She even helped me with advice outside of flowers when I was looking for a little extra guidance. People still talk about our aisle.... Jen figured out a way to have sunflowers line the aisle on both sides. I’m talking she put little holes in the ground for each one, planted them that morning and they stood beautifully alongside petals on the ground. It was like nothing I’ve ever seen. People still talk about it, along with this wagon wheel chandelier that they covered in gorgeous blooms. The creativity, professionalism and quality are just a few things that sets Copper Penny apart. Get ready for compliments to follow even long after your big day! Thank you Copper Penny!
N and P., 5 years ago
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Flou(-e)r 

5.0

  • Starts at $9,000
  • Serves Everett, MA

We use a unique recipe to create a once in a life-time experience for your wedding or special event. The secret starts with a big helping of extraordinary service and desire to exceed all your expectations combined with all of your vision, slowly and carefully blended with our imagination, innovation, texture, design and of course a healthy dash of a blend of couture color. And Voilà! – a dream transformed into reality.

Flou(-e)r was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding florals. From the very first conversation, Gregory was easy to communicate with, incredibly helpful, and flexible in bringing our vision to life. The final floral arrangements were absolutely beautiful - even better than we had imagined. Gregory was particularly supportive of our vision, which included bright, vibrant colors and fun disco ball accents. He helped council us through the process as we made decisions along the way. We were thrilled with how everything turned out and would highly recommend Flou(-e)r to any couple planning their special day!
Anthony & A., a year ago
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Consider it Done Special Events 

5.0

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

CID is an event decor and production company focusing on providing a unique and memorable event experience for you and your guests. While we strive to execute your event vision, it wouldn't be possible without respect for my fellow event professional, passion for this industry, and the event family that we have spent years building.

All we can say is WOW. We are blown away by the work CID did for our wedding. The biggest ask we had decor wise was a disco ball installation surrounded by greenery hanging from the ceiling. Not a simple ask but one Amy and her team made possible and exceeded all expectations. CID was in charge of all of our decor, including drapery, greenery, candles, lighting and our florals (bouquets, corsages and boutonnieres). Everything was perfect. We wanted our wedding to feel like us and CID helped us achieve that vision. We love music and festivals and being on the dance floor and CID helped our personality shine through in our wedding. We’ve been told our wedding is the vibe-iest, coolest wedding people have attended and we couldn’t have achieved that without Amy and her team's help. Her communication throughout the process was so appreciated and I’m sad we don’t have anything else to plan together (yet!). We loved our experience with Consider it Done and would absolutely recommend their services.
Melissa M., 2 years ago
Andrea D'Amelio Floral Design 

5.0

  • Serves Everett, MA

After working in a few flower shops over the years, I realized that my true passion was wedding and event floral design. In 2007, I decided to start Andrea D’Amelio Floral Design. A flower studio dedicated exclusively to weddings and all other special occasions. I look forward to seeing each bride’s face light up upon delivery of her bouquet and nothing is more thrilling than viewing a decorated event space that I designed! Transforming each space to make it even more beautiful, bringing each of my clients vision to life, making their day magical and memorable! That is what makes my job meaningful, exciting and why I love what I do!

Awarded Best of Zola
Andrea is amazing!!! She not only creates the most beautiful arrangements, she is so personable and treats you like family!! She puts extra touches on everything. She has been a part of every special milestone for my family. Her work is the best around!! I would highly recommend her for any event.
Alex, 6 years ago
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Roxana Figueroa Design 

5.0

  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Everett, MA

My love for nature began early, surrounded by vibrant landscapes and the orchids my father grew. My inventive grandparents sparked my curiosity and appreciation for beauty. My path has been far from linear—studying literature and education, working as a medical interpreter and Spanish teacher, then moving into IT as a Software Test Engineer. Each chapter shaped my design style: disciplined, intentional, and story-driven. Floral artistry became the place where creativity, precision, and emotion meet. Through Roxana Figueroa Design, I create refined, personal floral experiences that transform moments into art.

Roxana did a great job on a flower bar experience for my sister's bridal shower! Would highly recommend her for any special event!
Lindsay B., 4 months ago
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Sydney Smith Designs 

5.0

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

Sydney Smith Design is a floral and custom design company based in Winchester, Massachusetts. We are a premier floral studio that specializes in one-of-a-kind flower centerpieces and customized special event decor.

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Sydney for our wedding florals, and we truly couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. From our first meeting, Sydney was kind, attentive, and full of creative ideas. She took the time to understand our vision and brought it to life even more beautifully than we imagined. The arrangements were stunning—elegant, lush, and perfectly suited to the overall vibe of our day. Every bouquet, boutonniere, and centerpiece felt thoughtfully designed and full of love. We received so many compliments from our guests! Beyond her talent, Sydney was also a joy to work with—responsive, flexible, and calming throughout the planning process. She made everything feel seamless, and we’re so grateful to have had her as part of our wedding team. We wholeheartedly recommend Sydney to any couple looking for a talented and genuinely lovely florist. Thank you, Sydney, for making our day so special!
Mary M., 9 months ago
Forevermark Flowers 

5.0

  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Everett, MA

Our goal is simple: to bring the joy of floral arrangements to everyday life. Our inspiration comes from classic Dutch Golden Age artwork, and our signature arrangements are fabulously layered, textured and uniquely styled. Complementing the organic floral style is a tailored approach to all of our work. Rather than standard packages or bouquets, we’re all about designs that are as unique as the person or event they were made for. Here at Forevermark Flowers, we love meeting new people. You’re always welcome to stop by to learn more about us or discuss any floral inquiries you may have in person.

I cannot thank Vivian and Forevermark Flowers enough for making our floral dreams come true! From the moment I met with her, I knew I was in good hands. She always listened to our vision while providing helpful suggestions and knowledge. Vivian spent so much time with us and every interaction was positive. I would absolutely recommend forevermark flowers!
Katie M., a year ago
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Derby Farm Flowers & Gardens 

5.0

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

Derby Farm Flower specializes in creating lush, inspired floral designs for every wedding and event. At Derby Farm Flowers, we will listen to your vision, provide outstanding client services, and offer luxury floral design. Whether you prefer "elegant and classic", "garden style", "minimalist and graphic", or "loose and wild", we strive to provide the highest quality, bespoke floral design services.

I LOVED working with Marlene and her team at Derby Farm Flowers! They put together the most beautiful bouquet, bud vases, and sweetheart table garland for my wedding. I felt like they really listened to what I wanted, and Marlene did a fantastic job helping me figure out the best way to execute my vision while staying within my budget (including suggesting several different options, and packing everything up so that my friends and family could set up the flowers ourselves). I highly, highly recommend!!!
Mira N., 10 months ago
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The Daily Bloom 

5.0

  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Everett, MA

Hi. My name is Nicole. I am the owner of The Daily Bloom. My background wasn’t always in floral design but my love of flowers & design has always been a passion of mine since I was a little child. I am very inspired by natural beauty and effortless designs. I am always looking to create floral designs that are filled with unique texture, color and natural elements.

Nicole at The Daily Bloom is amazing! You can tell she's passionate about her work with the beautiful, thoughtful and creative pieces she creates. Nicole was easy to communicate and converse with. She was open and receptive to all my ideas while using her own expertise to create centerpieces that were even better than I could have dreamed of. Nicole was able to perfectly match the centerpieces to my venue while still incorporating the flowers I wanted. You can definitely trust The Daily Bloom to make your special day beautiful.
Kathryn, a month ago
LauraJean Floral and Events 

5.0

  • Serves Everett, MA

LauraJean Floral is a boutique, full-service wedding floral studio creating modern romantic, and garden-inspired designs for weddings in Boston, Cape Cod, and throughout New England. Our work is rooted in seasonality and guided by a love of soft movement, layered textures, and thoughtfully gathered blooms—resulting in florals that feel lush, expressive, and timeless.

I truly can’t say enough about LauraJean and her amazing team. They are, without question, the best wedding florists in Boston and New England. Their work is gorgeous, artistic, and perfectly tailored to every couple and celebration. You can feel the care and creativity in every arrangement. They don’t just do flowers, they create an atmosphere that brings the entire day to life
Nicole B., a month ago
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The Faux Floral Genie 

5.0

  • Starts at $800
  • Serves Everett, MA

At The Faux Floral Genie, we have a 40+ year background in art and design. We discovered the beautiful sola wood flowers while planning our own destination wedding and were instantly hooked! The flexibility and longevity of these flowers is what makes them so special to work with. And, at The Faux Floral Genie, season isn't an issue! We can customize to any color, size and theme and happy to work within any budget. We are passionate about flowers and take pride in creating beautiful arrangements, home decor, hair accessories and more for any occasion.

I saw the Faux Floral Genie at a local farm’s store and immediately reached out to see if she could provide flower arrangements and bouquets for my wedding. It was so fun to choose the flowers and my customized color pallet. Marissa was professional and a real joy to work with! I love that I get to keep my bouquet year round as a decoration at my house. Thank you for making my event so special! *Photo by West on Jade Photography
Bryn, a year ago
Art Of The Event 

5.0

  • Serves Everett, MA

Gayle has produced hundreds of events and weddings since co-founding her company in 2003. Aside from managing a team of Producers, Sales people and associates, Gayle’s expertise is her ability to bring in original, multi-faceted creative projects on-time and on budget. Gayle has an additional 15 years in design and production work, live events and television shows as well as set design experience in feature films and commercials. She is currently serving on the MPI New England board of directors. Gayle has a BA from the University of Massachusetts and a MA in film production from American University.

We've worked with the team at Art of the Event on several projects, they are awesome to work with, dedicated and committed to flawless events - they're at the top of the list for us!
Michael, 6 years ago
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d'Vine Floral Design 

5.0

  • Serves Everett, MA

d'Vine Floral Design is a woman-owned flower studio with the mission to spread positive energy through the world of flowers. My name is Renata and I started out as a Chemical Engineer in the corporate world. But you know what? I found my true calling in creating whimsical arrangements for meaningful moments. Welcome to my floral journey, where the amazing unfolds in every blooming detail

When you meet Renata, you instantly feel her positive energy, passion and desire to provide the absolute best arrangements she can. She has wonderful suggestions and truly listens to what you want. The arrangements she created for our wedding were absolutely beautiful, showcasing her incredible knowledge of a wide range of flowers and plants. Renata works with such love and passion, and I would highly recommend working with her. She has a way of making your special day even better than you dreamed of.
Heather M., 4 months ago
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Flower Moxie – Do-It-Yourself Wedding Flowers 

4.9

  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Everett, MA

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

Awarded Best of Zola
I ordered the "peaches and cream" small package. We decided to skip on ceremony florals, and only have handhelds and bud vases at the reception. We did buy a few more flowers from the grocery to add more peach once the flowers arrived. We made and medium sized bridal bouquet, 4 bridesmaids bouquets, 3 corsages, and 7 bouts. (With lots of flowers left over). My bridesmaids and I did the arranging the morning before the wedding; it was fun, and a great start to the weekend. None of us had experience, but it all turned out great! If you or your bridal party are mildly crafty, I'd highly recommend it!
Hallie H., 2 years ago
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The Faux Bouquets 

5.0

  • Starts at $175
  • Serves Everett, MA

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

Awarded Best of Zola
The Faux Bouquets were an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. Their communication was fast and clear throughout the entire process, making it easy for us to coordinate the floral designs we wanted. The quality of their work was beautiful, perfectly matching the vision we had for our special day. Their gorgeous designs came together flawlessly, and they were incredibly easy to work with to assemble the bouquets exactly as we wanted. We couldn't have been happier with The Faux Bouquets and highly recommend them!!
Rebecca R., a year ago
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The Dirt Empress 

5.0

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

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

Awarded Best of Zola
Liz was absolutely amazing to work with! Our florals were everything we had hoped for—beautiful, elegant, and exactly what we discussed. She brought our vision to life with the most perfect soft color palette that tied the whole day together. Liz was so responsive, easy to work with, and made the entire process feel seamless. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for timeless, stunning floral design!
Cassidy D., 8 months ago
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Little Blooms 

5.0

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

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

Awarded Best of Zola
I happened to find Little Blooms on the Instagram page for my wedding venue (White Cliffs in Plymouth, MA) and immediately reached out to Danielle because the florals in the photos I saw were exactly what I was looking for. Not only was Danielle very thorough when asking my likes, dislikes, color schemes I had in mind and the theme of our wedding, but she was also so nice to work with and made the process stress-free and easy for me. She is extremely hardworking and set up the most beautiful arrangements on the gazebo of my wedding ceremony as well as aisle pieces, gorgeous bouquets for my bridesmaids and I, boutonnieres for the groom and groomsmen, stunning table settings and sweetheart table cascading piece. I told her my vision and she made it come to life more than I could have ever even imagined. Couldn’t recommend Little Blooms more!
Megan R., a month ago
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Gloria’s Blooms 

5.0

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

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

Awarded Best of Zola
Kylie made our wedding flower dreams a reality with effortlessly elegant arrangements. With only a few details and inspiration pics, she captured our vision even better than we could have articulated. She was incredibly professional, easy to work with, genuinely kind, and went above and beyond. Her role as a personal hype woman before I walked down the aisle was an unexpected and cherished bonus
Madison, a year ago
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Muse Art Co 

5.0

  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Everett, MA

Born from the simple desire to create intentional art, Muse combines endless creativity + high attention to detail to transform your vision into a flawless design - tailored to your special event. Focusing on the elements of Design + utilizing local, in-season florals is one of our many passions. Highlighting shape, texture, form, color + space is always our purpose. Florals are only one of the mediums we utilize. Your vision is always our Muse.

Awarded Best of Zola
Sara from Muse Art Co was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding florals. From the very beginning, her communication was so responsive - she sent us several vision boards to help us nail down the look we were going for, and we had several calls leading up to the big day to finalize the details. On the wedding day, Sara and her team truly outdid themselves. The florals were above and beyond our expectations, and everything looked so cohesive and beautiful. We loved her incredible idea to create our bridesmaids' bouquets out of single florals and incorporate them into my own bouquet. The quality and value of Muse Art Co's work was exceptional, and we couldn't have been happier with the results.
Kendall V., 9 months ago
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Prose Florals 

5.0

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

Known for our modern-romantic style, relaxed approach, and iconic silhouettes, our Boston-based studio sits at the cross-section of artfully curated flair and the kind of expertly-designed floral pieces you'll be proud to have in your wedding albums forever. We believe great stories transcend mediums, classic style is eternal, and Playa Banca roses never go out of style.

Awarded Best of Zola
From the moment I first spoke with Sierra at Prose Florals, I knew we were in good hands. Her prompt communication, friendly demeanor, and creative vision immediately put us at ease. On the day of our wedding, the Prose team executed our floral vision flawlessly, creating a truly stunning and dreamy atmosphere. The bouquets, centerpieces, and ceremony arrangements were nothing short of impressive - they were the perfect blend of elegance and inspiration. Sierra was so incredibly kind and passionate throughout the entire process, and we are forever grateful for the role she played in making our special day so magical. We cannot recommend Prose Florals enough!
Anya W., a year ago