Florists Directory
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Jane Packer Flowers
328 E. 59th St., nr. Second Ave.; 212-754-1731; janepacker.comA floral designer in Britain for more than twenty years (she did Fergie’s wedding), this trendsetter is relatively new stateside. Packer, who still works from England, takes a sleek approach that means “no twee little flowers.” Centerpieces are $150 to $5,000; bouquets are $75 to $500.
Jeanne Costello Designs
800 Sixth Ave., nr. 27th St., Ste. 103; 917-685-0547; jeannecostello.comPopular with industry insiders at Vogue and Town & Country, this florist made a gorgeous bouquet of lush hydrangeas for Christina Applegate. The look—like most of Costello’s creations, which often feature berries, figs, and other non-floral elements—was loose, lush, and romantic. Prices start at $150.
Jennifer Houser Flowers
631-537-5532Former Ralph Lauren design director Houser is known for romantic arrangements, often involving giant branches and fruit treated like flowers (think centerpieces made entirely of baby pears and artichokes). Houser counts many big shots from both Hollywood and Wall Street as fans. Prices start at $150.
JesGordon/ProperFun
242 W. 30th St., nr. Eighth Ave., Ste. 1004; 212-229-2165; jesgordon.comGordon got her start designing flowers for movies. Her style ranges from monochromatic to feng shui–inspired. Gordon does extensive interviews with couples—and often visits their homes—to get the aesthetic right. Book at least two months in advance. Bridal bouquets start at $250; centerpieces at $275.
JM Visuals
122 W. 26th St., nr. Sixth Ave., Ste. 1004; 212-929-1686; jmvisuals.comJeffrey Marcus draws on his background in fine arts and design as the foundation for his modern vision. He strives to keep his work tailored, yet always with a personalized touch. Marcus’s design-industry clientele appreciates his sculptural sensibility and attention to detail. Bridal bouquets start at $150.
Katrina Parris Flowers
1844 Seventh Ave., nr. 112th St.; 212-222-7030; katrinaparrisflowers.comAfter just five years in the business, this Harlem designer has amassed an impressive client base. Her style is elegantly flashy, mixing bold colors and sometimes tropical flowers with flourishes of unnatural elements, like copper wire and Swarovski crystals. Bouquets from $125; centerpieces from $75.
LMD Floral Events Interiors
437 E. 12th St., nr. Ave. A; 212-614-2734; lmdfloral.comLewis Miller’s luxurious designs have a deeply European aesthetic, fixed somewhere between the Middle Ages and the eighteenth century. The former California farm boy and Belle Fleur alum scours the flower market for unusual specimens (he tends toward the moody, dark, and dramatic). Prices upon request.
L'Olivier Floral Atelier
213 W. 14th St., nr. Seventh Ave.; 212-255-2828; lolivier.comWell-respected among fashion types, this Provençal designer started Pierre Cardin’s first flower shops—Les Fleurs de Maxim’s—in Paris, Tokyo, and New York, before setting out on his own twelve years ago. His modern, architectural arrangements typically consist of a cluster of monochromatic flowers bunched tightly together and wrapped with philodendron leaves. Bridal bouquets from $275; centerpieces from $175.
Lotus by Luis Collazo
122 W. 26th St., nr. Sixth Ave.; 212-463-0555; lotus212.comInspired by his love of Pollock and Kandinsky, designer Collazo’s work usually involves bold color combinations (baby blue and burgundy, fuchsia and orange) and uses giant beakers as containers. Fans include Kate Hudson and Liv Tyler. Centerpieces from $150; bridal bouquets are $150 to $350.
Magnolia Flowers & Events
436 Hudson St., at Morton St.; 212-243-7302; magnoliaflowersandevents.comThis hot shop, the brainchild of sibling team Mauro and Angelica Gomes (who left their jobs working for other renowned florists), has decorated three MTV Video Music Awards shows, the VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards, and a Today show wedding. Their arrangements are abundant and monochromatic in custom-designed containers, with no fillers. Centerpieces average $250.
Marc-Antoine Floral Design
150 W. 28th St., nr. Seventh Ave., Ste. 1702; 212-627-2244; marc-antoine.comWhether he’s incorporating classic candelabras or contemporary wire lights, Marc-Antoine’s floral designs are clean, lush, and mesmerizing. Though his wedding list is hush-hush, his corporate one includes Hermès, Omega, and Van Cleef & Arpels. Centerpieces and bouquets start at $200.
Michael George Custom Floral Design
5 Tudor City Pl., at 41st St.; 212-883-0304; mgflowers.comMichael George was one of the pioneers of the fuss-free floral look. Known for his minimalist style, he often makes arrangements with masses of a single type of flower (mostly calla lilies, roses, or tulips—sometimes 300 or more in a bunch). Calvin Klein, Giorgio Armani, and Ralph Lauren swear by him. Bridal bouquets and centerpieces start at $250; complete weddings from $10,000.
Michelle Rago, Ltd.
115 W. 28th St., nr. Sixth Ave., Ste. 3F; 212-736-0195; michelleragoltd.comInventive and self-taught, Rago melds bright colors, unusual glass containers, and clean lines into monochromatic arrangements. She used to be the Today show’s regular florist, and her designs are refreshing, young, and fashionable. Bouquets from $200; centerpieces from $300.
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