Florists Directory
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Carmona Design and Events
212-414-8400; carmonadesign.comFloral designer Mary Krueger and her partner, Andrés, spend several months of the year in Europe gathering inspiration for their “mini-operas.” For one couple, they transformed a room in an English estate into a black-and-white maze, surrounding a twenty-foot-tall “treillage” with boxwood hedges. Prices upon request.
Carolyn Gregg Flower Design
212-786-0589; carolyngreggflowers.comGregg lists interior decorators, publishing types, and organizations like the New York Landmarks Preservation and Edith Wharton Restoration among her clients. The Treillage alum now works out of her apartment, pairing seasonal cuttings (no orchids with sunflowers here) and adding elegant touches. Prices from $150.
Castle & Pierpont
353 W. 39th St., nr. Eighth Ave.; 212-244-8668; castlepierpont.comOver the course of two decades, Rori Pierpont has expanded a small flower shop into its current state: a florist–event design company catering to clients like Sotheby’s and the Metropolitan Opera. The company can transform an entire space, with flowers, wallpapers, and fabrics tailored to the bride’s vision (prices start at $10,000). Bouquets start at $250.
Celebrate Flowers Wedding and Event Design
39 W. 29th St., nr. Sixth Ave., Ste. 302; 212-736-2102; celebrateflowers.comJorge Cazzorla, who studied architecture and graphic design, looks at the shape of the room and the fabric of the bridal gown to determine what arrangements to suggest. He also listens closely to the desires of the couple. Prices upon request.
Chestnuts in the Tuileries
55 Vandam St., nr. Hudson St., Ste. 801; 212-367-8151 chestnutsnyc.comNamed after a landscaped street in France, where owner Emily Weaver studied floral design, this six-year-old business has been built mainly on good word of mouth. Weaver’s style is modern European chic, with soft textures arranged in tight groupings and stems gathered together in stiff bunches. Prices from $200.
The Daily Blossom
236 W. 27th St., nr. Eighth Ave.; 212-633-9000; dailyblossom.comThe daughter of a Virginia landscape architect, Saundra Parks got her start peddling poinsettias in Harlem and on the Upper West Side. These days, bigwigs like Maya Angelou, Mariah Carey, and Toni Morrison come to her for whimsical arrangements that play with a multitude of textures and arresting colors (green orchids are a favorite). Centerpieces from $175; bouquets from $200.
Dana Worlock Design
917-733-3383; danaworlockdesign.comWorlock’s youthful, sophisticated designs all contain her signature mix of unusual combinations of flora. Her lush, monochromatic style has a modern touch; bouquets feature sculpted cherry blossoms or an abundance of succulents. She typically charges $5,000 to $25,000 for an entire wedding.
David Beahm Design
631 W. 27th St., nr. Twelfth Ave.; 212-279-1344; davidbeahm.comBountiful and breathtaking, Beahm’s designs have been capturing the imagination of American and European society for nearly a decade. Sought after by red-carpet celebrities as well as luxe-loving clients, Beahm’s penchant for innovation leads to true collaboration and personalization. Prices upon request.
David Stark Design and Production
87 Luquer St., nr. Clinton St., Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn; 718-534-6777; davidbeahm.comThis studio approaches event design as if it were a gallery installation—think globes of baby’s breath suspended from clouds and entire walls covered with floral tapestries. Stark takes care of all the aesthetic elements of an event, including furniture, lighting, and invitations. Prices upon request.
DeJuan Stroud
433 Washington St., nr. Vestry St.; 212-431-9099; dejuanstroud.comStroud worked on Wall Street before switching to event design eleven years ago. From museums to private clubs to hotels and lofts, Stroud thrives on the details of the wedding to reflect the bride and groom’s personal style. His work has been shown in numerous publications. Bridal bouquets start at $300.
The Designer’s Co-op
252 W. 73rd St., nr. Broadway, Ste. 1A; 212-721-2188; thedesignersco-op.comThe Designer’s Co-op is your one-stop floral shop. Creative director Bridget Vizoso will customize everything from flowers to linens to furniture. She pairs water-submerged vase treatments with vibrant floral arrangements in fuchsia and orange to create couture centerpieces. Prices start at $165.
Douglas Koch
45 Morton St., nr. Hudson St., Ste. 9; 212-255-9079; douglaskoch.comA veteran floral designer for Elizabeth Arden and Le Cirque, Koch employs a cosmopolitan approach: He considers the couple’s personalities before taking them to the flower market to hand-pick their favorite buds. After he’s transformed the room into an Indian Bollywood scene or a Romanesque hall for the nuptials, the staff will donate the arrangements to the needy. Prices start at $125.
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