The Best Wedding Florists in LaFayette, NY

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76 Wedding Florists in LaFayette, NY

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Affections Floral Design 
Rating: 5.0 (17 reviews)
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves LaFayette, NY
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Charmaine possesses extensive experience in wedding florals spanning over 30 years starting with a notable design studio in Syracuse under her mentors guidance for 14 years followed by 16 years at the helm for own company specializing in luxury and full service , wedding productions, prioritizing the clients needs also budget

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Charmaine was AMAZING for my wedding. She has such an eye for design and i don’t so I just gave her some ideas and she took them and ran with it. The flowers looked so beautiful and everyone commented on them. I loved them so much I got coasters made from them so they could live on forever. She was so organized and thoughtful and I could not have done it all without her
Danielle B., a year ago
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Moondream Florals 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves LaFayette, NY

I have always had a deep-rooted love for all things Mother Nature. My childhood passion led me to a MS in Conservation Biology, focusing on endangered species and ultimately sustainable agriculture. During that time, I fell in love with floral design. I truly enjoy working with my hands and being creative. I love combining the elements of Mother Nature in an enchanting and elegant way that creates a greater appreciation for our magnificent natural world. Combining my educational background with floral design, I strive to source as much locally grown and in-season products as possible, ultimately promoting a more sustainable floral industry!

Tanya was great!! We first learned about her from a party our wedding planner threw and I knew right after that, Tanya would be the perfect person to help bring some color and pop into our wedding. The initial call with Tanya was educational. She is so knowledgeable about the flowers she works with and allowed me to look up the florals she was talking about to see if it would be something I would like. At the end of the call, she let me know that she would put a vision board together to send over for me. She let me know that might take a couple of days; it didn't. Within 24 hours she had it to me to review. That type of customer service is hard to find, but it is so appreciated! Throughout the planning process, Tanya kept in contact to see if I wanted to stick with the original plan, or change certain elements. There were times I had questions and Tanya answered them with lightening speed. As always, she was professional, knowledgeable, and educational. For our wedding, we went with bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, wine barrel arraignments, and flowers for bud vases. Tanya was not able to make it to our event, but she had her mother take her place and communicated this with us and also our wedding planner so we knew exactly what would be happening. Every arraignment was stunning and our flowers stayed alive for a week after our event so that we could continue to enjoy them. Overall, Tanya is fantastic and the florals she using are stunning. We are so happy we decided to go with her for our big day!
Kate F., 10 months ago
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AMK Floral 
Rating: 5.0 (13 reviews)
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves LaFayette, NY

AMK Floral is locally owned and operated by Adrianne M Kompf since its inception in 2016. Adrianne has been a floral designer since 2007 when she began working with her grandmother at her shop Julie's Flowers. Adrianne is passionate about working with brides to make their wedding vision come to life. She will work within their budget to create a one of a kind look unique to each of her clients. Adrianne is a graduate of West Genesee High School in Camillus, NY where her shop is located and has a Bachelors degree in Studio art and Art history from the University of Rochester. She is married (2103) with 2 children; Robbie 5yrs & Emma 5 months.

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Adrianne understood our vision and created beautiful arrangements. Our ceremony and venue felt so intimate and beautiful because of her design and talent. Our bouquets were beautiful. Everything happened as she explained and we excepted.
Andrea H., 9 months ago
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Wilder Gardens and Flowers 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves LaFayette, NY

Hi! I'm Alex, owner and lead designer of Wilder, a wedding florist and floral design studio serving NYC, Syracuse, Rochester, The Finger Lakes, and beyond! Wilder has created florals for galas, fashion shows, and weddings at some of the best NYC venues for over a decade, and more recently, at boutique venues in Central New York. We approach our beautifully wild wedding flowers with passion, cohesiveness, and an environmental ethic, taking inspiration from the landscape around us. Most of my design blends more obvious blooms with forage from my land upstate, so that your wedding feels seasonal, natural, original and (elegantly ) wild.

Alex is the best. She has impeccable taste and the second I spoke to her, I knew she was special. She maximized our budget and her attention to detail and color was remarkable!! I would use her services a hundred times again if I could. She’s just too cool and too talented - my favorite part of our wedding. Everyone was talking about the flowers - for good reason - just gorgeous.
Kasia D., 5 years ago
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Eventfullyflowers 
Rating: 4.5 (4 reviews)
  • Starts at $7,000
  • Serves LaFayette, NY

Hello! My name is Tanya and I am the designer/creator/daydreamer behind all the beautiful floral arrangements. I started working with flowers over 6 years ago and loved every minute of it. I love meeting every new bride, hearing the love story and together planning the floral arrangements for the wedding of their dreams.

Awarded Best of Zola
Tanya was our wedding florist and we couldn't be more thrilled with the final result!! She worked with us to make sure everything was perfect! From the ceremony arch to the bridesmaids bouquets, everything was unique yet complimented each other so well! My bridal bouquet was my favorite piece of the day, she did such an amazing job with it that I had it preserved so I could enjoy it for years to come!! Tanya cares about each couple and you can see that shine through in her work! We highly recommend her for weddings or other special events in your life!!
Paul and S., 5 years ago
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Folls Flowers 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves LaFayette, NY

Folls' Flowers started in 1999 with the purchase of a 98 acre farm in the Finger Lakes of Central New York. Thea Folls and daughter Heather Walz planted and cared for one acre of flowers to begin and have expanded over the last twenty years to include many different trees, flowering shrubs, perennials, bulbs and annual flowers. We are adding a high tunnel to expand our harvest season in the spring and we are also planting hundreds of new flowering shrubs including hydrangeas, hollies, spirea, pussy willows, and evergreens.

Thea and Heather were lovely to work with, and did an absolutely gorgeous job for our flowers. Our wedding was September 2019, and people who attended still talk about them! I love lots of colors and textures and they did an amazing job. Folls was truly a pleasure to work with!
Tim and B., 5 years ago
1824 Farmhouse Creations 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Serves LaFayette, NY

At 1824 Farmhouse Creations, we have a passion for creating amazingly beautiful floral arrangements in a unique and memorable way. We love working with our brides to bring their dreams to life on their special day.

1824 Farmhouse Creations was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding day. From the moment we first spoke, their communication was quick, attentive and responsive, putting our minds at ease throughout the planning process. The quality of their work was truly amazing - the bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres and toss bouquet they created were all high quality and absolutely beautiful. They brought my visions to life perfectly. We planned for a galaxy theme and she even was able to create flowers that went perfectly with the theme! I had requested no greenery and she made sure to use lavenders and blues as fillers instead! She listened to everything and took the time to really put together an amazing set for my special day! Such a sweet and talented team to work with, they made the entire experience wonderful. I cannot recommend 1824 Farmhouse Creations highly enough!
Rebecca R., 6 months ago
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Something Borrowed Blooms 
Rating: 4.9 (93 reviews)
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves LaFayette, NY

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

Awarded Best of Zola
We used Something Borrowed Blooms for our night before party/Sri Lankan ceremony and I couldn't be more happy. The set-up, breakdown, and return was easy enough and our guests had no idea the flowers were artificial! We were able to save money but still had stunning flowers for the ceremony and reception. I'll now always recommend SBB, especially for brides who are trying to stay in-budget and still want to have full-service florals.
Nim P., 6 months ago
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Flower Moxie – Do-It-Yourself Wedding Flowers 
Rating: 4.9 (78 reviews)
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves LaFayette, NY

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

Awarded Best of Zola
Flower Moxie – Do-It-Yourself Wedding Flowers was an absolute delight to work with for our wedding. From the very beginning, their communication was quick, helpful, and accommodating, making the process of planning our floral arrangements seamless. The quality of their work was truly stunning - the bouquets, and other florals they provided were beautiful! They delivered everything exactly when they said they would, creating a magical look for our special day. Alexa, in particular, was absolutely the best to work with and went above and beyond to ensure we were thrilled with the results. I highly recommend Flower Moxie to anyone looking for event flowers.
Holly J., 10 months ago
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The Faux Bouquets 
Rating: 5.0 (42 reviews)
  • Starts at $175
  • Serves LaFayette, NY

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

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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., 2 years ago
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Wood & Word Blooms, sola wood floral designs (faux not fresh) 
Rating: 5.0 (36 reviews)
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves LaFayette, NY
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🌹 WE ARE NOT FRESH FLOWER FLORISTS. WE WORK WITH WOOD & FAUX FLOWERS. PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE THIS IN YOUR REPLY. 🌹 Wood & Word Blooms is run by a Jen Angle, former teacher of 20+ years and specializes in using hand-painted wood flowers along with a faux, dried and preserved florals (nothing fresh here) to bring your wedding vision to life not just for that one glorious day but forever. Besides designing for you, I also offer DIY Wood Flower Experiences to create your wedding florals alongside me in person or virtually and 1:1 sessions to help DIY brides learn to do it themselves.

Awarded Best of Zola
Jennifer made our vision come to life! She was so easy to work with and took the stress out of creating our dream flowers. I could not recommend someone better to work with! The fact that these will last forever makes it that much better as a reminder of our day.
Sam B., a year ago
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Cullen Creations 
Rating: 5.0 (35 reviews)
  • Serves LaFayette, NY

Cullen Creations is a wedding design company in The Catskills of New York. They are able to cover every aspect of your wedding vision from florals, to rentals, to set up and break down and more. The team at Cullen Creations only take on a limited amount of events per year to helps ensure each of their clients get the attention and care they deserve.

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We could not have asked for a better company to work with to put our wedding vision to life. I knew I did not want to buy my own items or have to worry about doing anything the weekend of my wedding. Heather gave me the confidence to trust her with our vision. Heather was so organized and attentive in each meeting which made the process so simple for us. Even when we had questions or wanted to change things up she was easy to get a hold of and was always receptive. From the flowers to all our decor she did exactly what we wanted and I can’t recommend her enough! Worth every dollar spent!
Kylie C., 4 months ago
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Bupp Woodworks & Designs - Flower Preservation 
Rating: 5.0 (12 reviews)
  • Serves LaFayette, NY

***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!

Absolutely stunning work by Bupp Woodworks and are so happy with everything from our order. Drop off was coordinated seamlessly with a family member post wedding in April and we received our pieces right before Christmas! With our florals we ordered a 7 inch arch, letter M, ring holder, jewelry dish, Christmas ornaments and necklaces. Everything turned out beautifully and we are so happy our wedding florals have been preserved. Communication was seamless and it was so exciting to see sneak peeks throughout the process.
Caitlin, 3 months ago
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Bloom Culture: Do-it-yourself Wedding Flowers 
Rating: 4.9 (11 reviews)
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves LaFayette, NY

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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Dean Street Daisies 
Rating: 5.0 (10 reviews)
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves LaFayette, NY

Hi there! I’m Karina, an architect turned floral designer dabbling in all things daisies and more! My enthusiasm for floristry began in Brooklyn as a way to express my love for nature and design, but mostly so I could bring color, life, and beauty into my apartment on, you guessed it, Dean Street! Now, Dean Street Daisies has blossomed into a full-service floral and event design studio on the Hudson River in Irvington, NY where I live and create in a converted chapel with my husband and two cats!

Awarded Best of Zola
We had a wonderful experience working with Dean Street Daisies for our reception florals! Karina was able to put together a floral design that exceeded what we could have imagined and added so much character and beauty to our venue. We had many guests complimenting her work, and wholeheartedly recommend her to others. Communication with Karina was super easy and straightforward from the get-go; she is organized, professional, and truly a talented creative.
Ariana R., 10 months ago
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Elegant Floral Creations by Amy 
Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves LaFayette, NY

Elegant Floral Creations specializes in Weddings and Events. Our floral mission is to become one with our client's vision and turn it into reality. From Intimate Romantic Elegance to Grand Luxurious weddings, we do it all! Our team is professional and punctual, we show up ready and enthusiastic to design the wedding of your dreams. Elegant Floral Creations offers a luxury experience from start to finish with high end product and incredible customer service. We are located in the beautiful Hudson Valley, NY We do destination weddings and events too! Contact us today! We would love to hear from you.

Awarded Best of Zola
Amy's Flora Delights provided an exceptional service for my wedding, exceeding all expectations and contributing significantly to the beauty and success of our special day. From the initial consultation to the final set-up, Amy and her team demonstrated professionalism, attention to detail, and a genuine passion for their craft that truly set them apart. Communication with Amy was effortless and efficient, making the entire process stress-free. She listened attentively to my vision for the floral arrangements and brought it to life with precision and creativity. What truly impressed me was Amy's ability to understand exactly what I wanted, down to the specific flowers, sizes, and arrangements. She not only met but exceeded my expectations, incorporating additional varieties of flowers that enhanced the overall aesthetic. On the day of the wedding, Amy and her team arrived promptly and efficiently set up everything with meticulous attention to detail. Their organization and efficiency ensured that everything ran smoothly, allowing us to focus on enjoying our day without any worries. The flowers themselves were breathtakingly beautiful, surpassing anything I had imagined. Amy's talent and artistry were evident in every arrangement, with each bloom carefully chosen and expertly arranged to create stunning displays. Every guest approached me to express their admiration for the flowers, highlighting their impact on the ambiance of the venue.
Lucy, 2 years ago
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Pick A Bloom-Preserved & Dried Florist-Shipped Nationwide 
Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)
  • Serves LaFayette, NY

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
Pick A Bloom was the perfect florist for our wedding day. From the very beginning, their communication was fast and responsive, which put us at ease during the planning process. The floral arrangements they created were absolutely beautiful and high quality, perfectly matching the vision we had for our special day. We were thrilled with the exceptional service and value that Pick A Bloom provided, and would highly recommend them to any couple looking for a talented, professional florist.
Skylar H., a year ago
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Bent Creek Bouquets 
Rating: 4.9 (7 reviews)
  • Starts at $200
  • Serves LaFayette, NY

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

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Bent Creek Bouquets was a joy to work with for our wedding flowers. From our first conversation, the team was sweet, caring, and quick to respond to any questions we had. Their attention to detail and personalized service made the process of selecting our wedding florals a breeze. The bouquets and arrangements they created had a lovely, hand made quality that perfectly matched the intimate feel of our celebration. We were thrilled with the final results and would highly recommend Bent Creek Bouquets to any couple looking for exceptional wedding flowers at a great value.
Emily D., 9 months ago
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Anthology On Main | Literary Flowers Handcrafted From Book Pages 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves LaFayette, NY

Anthology On Main specializes in wedding flowers handcrafted from real book pages. I create each bloom from your favorite novels in the flowers and colors you love, with no seasonal limitations. Based in Kansas and shipping nationwide, I design meaningful florals that remain beautiful for decades.

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Katie was amazing to work with! She helped tailor our flowers to keep within our budget, and they came out AMAZING. I'm so happy I get to keep them as an amazing keepsake. Everyone at the wedding was floored that they were paper and not real. And having quotes from our favorite books to look at all day was just a memorable experience.
Joanna L., 6 months ago
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Saint Rose Flowers 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves LaFayette, NY

Floral design studio nestled in the heart of the Finger Lakes specializing in creating bespoke florals for small to medium-sized events. We're flower obsessed and absolutely LOVE creating one-of-a-kind wedding florals that feel dreamy and focus on the natural beauty of the flowers themselves.

Awarded Best of Zola
Erica at Saint Rose is one of the most beautiful people you will ever have the pleasure to meet and/or work with. She was extremely professional and flexible, always eager to work with me to move things around and make sure I was able to accomplish my dream florals within the time, scale, and budget I had set. Everything was designed beautifully, and I was STUNNED to walk into my wedding day and see how magical it all was. Saint Rose met and EXCEEDED my expectations, which, if you ask my husband, is not an easy task! I only wish I had been able to take them all home with me afterwards--I could have stared at them for days. I highly recommend Erica to anyone who is looking for flowers and decor for their wedding or event. She will stun you with her talent and service. I am truly honoured to have had her as a partner through this major life milestone!
Miranda M., a year ago
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Rune & Rose Floral Designs 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves LaFayette, NY

Rune & Rose Floral Designs is a sustainability focused design team with a unique and elevated style inspired by our connection to others, movement and nature. Rune & Rose Floral Designs prioritizes sustainability & community by sourcing blooms from local farmers during the New England growing season. This helps ensure fellow local farmers are being supported. Owners Emily and Dalton also work closely with a local family owned flower wholesaler to ensure their design choices are never limited.

I don’t even know where to begin because working with Emily at Rune & Rose was truly one of the best decisions I made for my wedding. She is not only unbelievably talented and creative, but also the kind of person you feel lucky to collaborate with. From our very first meeting, she completely understood my vision and cared deeply about bringing it to life, down to every last detail. The flowers were beyond anything I could have dreamed of, absolutely stunning, perfectly tailored to me, and one of my favorite parts of the entire day. Emily made the process seamless, fun, and stress-free. She communicated so clearly, offered thoughtful ideas, and made me feel supported and excited every step of the way. Her passion, artistry, and genuine care shine through in everything she does, and I cannot thank her and her team enough for creating such magic. If you’re considering booking her, don’t hesitate for a second. Emily is a floral genius and a joy to work with. I highly, highly recommend Rune & Rose!
Sydney R., 7 months ago
Mohican Flowers 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Serves LaFayette, NY

As a wedding floral designer, I am passionate about crafting unique arrangements that capture each couple's unique love story. I find great joy in transforming visions into beautiful realities, making their special day unforgettable.

Mohican Flowers was a pleasure to work with for our wedding. The owner, Hanna, had a great communication style - she listened closely to my vision and ideas, and was able to take that and create beautiful, vibrant fall-themed bouquets and arrangements for our special day. My bridal bouquet in particular received many compliments from our guests. Hanna and her team were lively and easy to work with, and I would highly recommend them to any couple looking for a florist who can bring their wedding floral dreams to life. The value and quality of their work was excellent.
Lynette M., 2 years ago
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Evergreen Botanical Studio Flower Preservation 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Serves LaFayette, NY

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.

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My husband and I decided to have an intimate micro-wedding with 12 other people in June of 2024, and organized just about everything ourselves, including the flowers. As part of the planning process, we sought out a preservation artist who could freeze this element of our wedding forever in time. I found Jackie of Evergreen Botanical Studio and her 3-D preservation style matched exactly what I was looking for, so we booked our date with her as soon as we could. She was the PERFECT choice. She took my crazy wild bouquet, my grandmother’s handkerchiefs that wrapped the stems, all the extra flowers from the arrangements, and even some delphinium from her own garden (because she's such an angel and took pity on me that mine didn’t quite survive), and created a work of art that takes me directly back to my wedding day and reminds me of all the amazingness that unfolded. AND she crafted the most wonderful little memento for my Mom, that was completed in time to gift for her 50th wedding anniversary, just months after our event. Jackie was so easy to work with, providing detailed instructions for packaging and shipping the flowers from the Midwest, eased my worry by confirming as soon as she received them, and gave a timeline and explanation of how the whole preservation process works. It seems like magic that the flowers in the finished product look just as they did on the day of our wedding. There is something extra special about the care and artistry that she applies to each and every project she works on. You can feel the passion for her craft shining through, from the vibrant colors and clever composition to the expertly homemade frames. This was an important part of our wedding budget, and we are so glad we made the investment, not only as an extra special keepsake but also to support a fellow artist and small business owner. You won’t be disappointed making the same choice!
Morgan, a year ago