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Florists Directory

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Miho Kosuda, Ltd.

310 E. 44th St., nr. First Ave.; 212-922-9122

Kosuda and her daughter, Carol, specialize in simple and elegant arrangements consisting of one flower in abundance: The Victorian bouquet, an arrangement made to look like one single rose, is fashioned from almost 50 rose petals (from $350). She’s especially big among fashion-industry types—Bill Blass was her first fan. Bouquets from $250.

Mille Fiori Floral Design

227 W. 29th St., nr. Seventh Ave., second fl.; 212-714-2202; millefioriflowers.com

In 1987, after René Hofstede emigrated from Holland, he delivered clothes to Giorgio Armani’s store and occasionally dropped off a bouquet. Soon, Hofstede was designing for Armani execs as well as for Tina Brown, Conan O’Brien, and Donatella Versace. Centerpieces start at $150; bouquets are $150 to $600.

Ovando

337 Bleecker St., nr. W. 10th St.; 212-924-7848; ovandony.com

Mexican designer Sandra de Ovando has a love of bright colors and a distinctly sculptural style, and containers are not always necessary. Her arrangements are elegant and artsy—both Armani and Gucci have used her work for fashion events. She might create a ball of roses on a pillow of petals or a fleet of calla lilies standing at attention as if in a queue. Bouquets from $150; centerpieces from $150.

Paisley

220 E. 57th St., nr. Third Ave., Ste. 18E ; 646-761-3951; paisleyny.com

Lisa Moreta’s a great option for an affordable and individualized photography experience, and she uses no preset packages. Instead, she meets with clients, taking time to look with them through photos and styles they love. Her strength is getting down to personal style, and she uses that to create client-¬specific plans.

Philip Baloun Studio Designs

340 W. 55th St., nr. Eighth Ave.; 212-307-1675; philipbaloun.com

A favorite for all kinds of high-society events, the late Baloun—who passed away in July 2007—was a remarkable party designer in the city (he did events for the Lefrak and Mezzacappa families). Currently, his studio can re-create his dramatic fantasylands using massive arrangements of blossoms, branches and candles. Centerpieces and bouquets start at $175.

Polux Fleuriste

248 Mott St., nr. Prince St.; 212-219-9646

This quaint blue-and-white-tiled shop brings Parisian luxury to New York. The arrangements are monochromatic, with textural flourishes like twigs of rosemary and eucalyptus that seem to grow unchecked out of antique crates and old apothecary bottles. Bouquets and centerpieces average $120, but this florist will also do simpler—or more elaborate—work.

Posy Floral Design

145 E. 72nd St., nr. Lexington Ave.; 212-744-7788; posyflowers.com

With a shared passion for flowers, former landscape architect Paula Duarte and former restaurant owner Stamos Arakas joined forces to create Posy. They use primarily clear, square, glass containers and tight bunches of your favorite flowers. This high-end florist can acquire almost anything, from lavish luminaries to custom tablecloths. Bouquets start at $150; centerpieces at $100.

Preston Bailey Entertainment & Set Design, Inc.

147 W. 25th St., nr. Seventh Ave., eleventh fl.; 212-691-6777; prestonbailey.com

Preston Bailey, a big name in floral design, won’t even talk about prices until it’s been decided that he’s doing the wedding and all details have been set in stone (in other words, if you have to ask ...). He has a flair for the dramatic: glass vases on floral pedestals and table shades out of rose petals. He’s designed weddings for Matt Lauer and Donald Trump.

Prudence Designs

231 W. 18th St., nr. Seventh Ave.; 212-691-1356; prudencedesigns.net

Grayson Handy and Arturo Quintero generally cater to a younger crowd and to fashionistas like Cynthia Rowley who are looking for something a little funky—though Prudence Designs has also done its share of grand, over-the-top weddings. The pair also does full wedding planning. Centerpieces start at $200; bouquets from $150.

Raquel Corvino

540 W. 29th St., nr. Tenth Ave., second fl.; 212-947-6365

Corvino uses the season and environment as her guiding inspiration while working with couples to select the finest flowers for her monochromatic architectural arrangements. For Gwen Stefani’s post–Fashion Week dinner, she evoked the singer’s favorite hue with masses of deep-burgundy dahlias and blood-red roses. Centerpieces start at $300; bridal bouquets at $250.