Florists Directory
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Renny and Reed Design for Entertaining
505 Park Ave., nr. 59th St.; 212-288-7000; rennyandreed.comLandscaping consultant Renny Reynolds is the king of floral fantasy, best known for his wild, Midsummer Night’s Dream–ish designs. The company also does modern and chic, using a minimalist but bold architectural style. Centerpieces start at $225; bridal bouquets at $275. He’ll even use tropical trees from his nursery in Pennsylvania.
Robert Isabell, Inc.
410 W. 13th St., nr. Ninth Ave.; 212-645-7767Isabell’s studio can make pretty much any floral vision a reality—even if it seems physically impossible. His enchanting work has graced the weddings of people like Aerin Lauder, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Caroline Kennedy. Isabell prefers not to quote prices but says he can work with any budget. His team will plan all parts of your wedding except the catering.
Ron Wendt Design
245 W. 29th St., nr. Seventh Ave., fifth fl.; 212-290-2428; ronwendtdesign.comWendt, who works to craft an event that reflects his client, designed an exotic South African wedding where he mixed orchids and tropicals with faux–leopard prints and artifacts for a contemporary look. Wendt’s client list includes Tiffany & Company, Cartier, and Christie’s. Bouquets start at $300; centerpieces at $350.
Seaport Flowers
214 Hicks St., nr. Montague St., Brooklyn Heights; 718-858-6443; seaportflowers.comA favorite among downtown Manhattanites and Brooklyn yuppies looking for a sweet, low-key, clean feel, Seaport favors seasonal flowers (peonies in June, dahlias and hydrangeas in September, orchids all the time) and throws in offbeat accents like rose hips and artichokes. Centerpieces and bouquets from $150 to $175.
Shelley Bello Designs
640 W. 28th St., nr. Eleventh Ave., eighth fl.; 646-747-5334; sbdnyc.comIt didn’t take Shelley Bello long to move from two small boutiques in Chicago to assisting the floral design for the weddings of Liza Minnelli, Laurence Fishburne, and Gabriella Karan (Donna’s daughter). Bello and her team like to keep with the natural shape of the flowers creating striking sculptural bouquets and centerpieces (from $275).
Soirée Floral
917-710-2144; soireefloral.comFlorist Dawn Kelly adds unique additions such as fruit (apples, pears, cherries), vegetables (artichokes, Brussels sprouts), beads, ribbons, and feathers to her arrangements. Soirée Floral’s designs are dramatic, which can mean either minimal and modern or lush and full. Individual centerpieces start at $250; bridal bouquets at $200.
Spruce
C-22 Eighth Ave., nr. 21st. St. 212-414-0588; spruceup.comGaige Clark’s clean arrangements—made to look like New England garden flowers actually growing in the vase—have attracted a devoted West Village crowd. Containers range from Champagne buckets to martini glasses. Centerpieces from $85; bouquets from $125.
Stonekelly Events/Florals
736 Eleventh Ave., at 52nd St.; 212-245-6611; stonekelly.comFavorites of high-profile party planners, designers Jennifer Stone and Marco Olmi were among the first to remove filler from arrangements. Their vibrant bouquets are packed with hydrangea, roses, and berries and often anchored in vases of fruit. Centerpieces start at $200; bouquets at $125.
Studio Artiflora
120 W. 28th St., nr. Sixth Ave., third fl.; 212-645-1177; studioartiflora.comStephanie Gueldner’s arrangements range from modern to classic with serious attention to color and shape. A favorite of the editors at Condé Nast, she uses only seasonal flowers bought daily at the market (e.g., poppies in the winter) and adds textural elements like coconut bark, twigs, and dried seeds and pods. Centerpieces from $125; bouquets from $100.
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