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Allow Me Events

917-488-3912; allowmevents.com

Kerri Silvestri has been designing innovative, romantic weddings for more than a decade, working to incorporate each client’s aesthetic into her free-flowing bouquets and arrangements. The company also specializes in transforming open spaces using lighting, props, and fine linens. Prices upon request.

Antony Todd

44 E. 11th St., nr. University Pl.; 212-529-3252; antonytodd.com Event and flower designer Antony Todd makes elaborate, modern arrangements. His résumé—which includes Martha Stewart Weddings, the New York Public Library, the Elton John AIDS Foundation, and Harry Winston—should give a sense of the league he’s in. Prices upon request.

Ariel Dearie Flowers

917-362-6441; arieldearieflowers.com

This Brooklyn-based full-service floral design studio creates arrangements that are lush and free-flowing, emphasizing the natural beauty of every stem, bloom, and branch. Prices upon request.

Ariella Chezar Design

518-580-2318; ariellaflowers.com

Chezar eschews tight arrangements for ones that look happened-upon, studded with citrus fruit and rare vines. Many of her materials are grown in the Berkshires and upstate, though she supplements such finds with unique plants from her own garden and will dig into her collection of antique silver vases, too. Bouquets and centerpieces from $350. (ecofriendly)

Ariston Florist

110 W. 17th St., nr. Sixth Ave.; 212-929-4226; aristonflorist.com

Owner Thomas Barbagianis specializes in big, voluptuous bouquets with attention to seasonal palettes. For spring, he juxtaposes arrangements of bright peonies and lilacs with a contrasting bridal bouquet of mango-colored calla lilies, berries, and chocolate-brown roses. Bouquets from $75. (good value)

Banchet Flowers

809 Washington St., nr. Gansevoort St.; 212-989-1088; banchetflowers.com

This store buys directly from owner Banchet Jaigla’s sister in Holland. To create their contemporary and architectural designs, the staff uses organic, seasonal, and wild flowers whenever possible. Bouquets from $220; centerpieces from $250. (ecofriendly)

Barbara's Flowers

2522 Frederick Douglas Blvd., nr. 134th St.; 212-234-3211; harlemflowers.com

This mother-and-daughter team has designed arrangements for many big names, like MoMA, Bloomingdale’s, and CBS, and has been featured in the New York Times. Owner TaraSimone Powell fondly recalls crafting envelope clutch bags with floral buckles at one wedding because the bridesmaids’ dresses were “just too fabulous for an ordinary bouquet.” Centerpieces and bouquets from $150.

Belle Fleur

134 Fifth Ave., nr. 19th St.; 212-254-8703; bellefleurny.com

This shop’s lush monochromatic arrangements have a contemporary feel. Belle Fleur frequently channels European opulence with flowers like peonies, garden roses, and sweet pea. Centerpieces from $175; bouquets from $200. (good value)

B Floral

646-216-3169; bfloral.com

New York City–raised florist Bronwen Smith makes customer service a top priority at her studio, which never schedules two weddings for the same week. The aesthetic tends toward clean and classic; check out Smith’s floral and event-planning blog to get a better idea of the vibe. Bouquets start from $175; centerpieces cost up to $300, with day-of and on-site coordination services also available.

Bill Kocis Important Flowers

116 Country Courthouse Rd., Garden City Park; 917-751-5543

This florist focuses on clean lines and seasonal elements. For one wedding, Kocis created an ethereal environment by filling handblown vases with Queen Anne’s Lace and hanging clouds of baby’s breath. Bouquets from $150.

Bloom

541 Lexington Ave., at 50th St.; 212-832-8094; bloomflowers.com

Couples are bowled over by owner Kimberly Perrone’s modern yet elegant combinations of traditional and exotic flowers; the Intercontinental Hotel is a regular client. Centerpieces from $135; bouquets $135 to $275. (good value)

Blossom and Branch

347-422-7066; blossomandbranch.com

All the designs at this Dumbo-based studio—which normally takes on only one wedding at a time—are custom. Equally comfortable with vintage or modern styles, the staff can work in any palette or scale, and their work has been displayed at the San Diego Museum of Art. Bouquets and centerpieces from $275, with a budget minimum of $5,000 for the latter.

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