I began planning my wedding towards the end of 2007 and started with looking for the best rated and reviewed floral/event designers on the knot. Beautiful Blooms was not only in the best of the knot lists, but their work was often featured in magazines and newspapers - theirs was really innovative, unique, and eye-catching, so I knew that there was something really special about this team.
I'd have to say that Donna and her team deliver everything that you'd expect from a high-end floral designer. Grace, professionalism, attention to detail, and absolute reliability. I didn't know the first thing about where to begin with my wedding ideas, but after showing Donna a few pictures and thumbing through her extensive library of photos, real weddings, books, magazines, etc., she nodded and seemed to just "get" my vision. Everything that she suggested was consistent with me and she was truly able to capture my (and my husband's) style... even though we couldn't really articulate it ourselves. We knew that we were paying for expertise, and we asked for it. Donna was always responsive to meetings - esp. because we were both from out of town and our time was limited. She met with us on early mornings and on holidays to accomodate. When I wanted to know if something was a good idea, tacky, useful? useless? She gave her frank opinions and was really mindful of our budget. That was really refreshing.
I had a year and a half to plan my wedding, and I do have to admit that I waited for a few months to get my estimate. But that was totally fine because my ideas were changing anyway. I had a strong idea of what her services cost and Donna made that clear upfront about what we would expect to pay for the arrangements. She was also open to us renting chairs elsewhere because we found them at a better price, etc. I felt so comfortable because I was never "sold" anything.
I also interacted a lot with Amanda closer to the wedding because I actually felt more comfortable talking to her rather than bothering Donna with small questions like, how much is it to rent the birdcage, can you add another corsage, can you cancel the ring pillow, etc. etc. etc. I figured it was easiest because I had quite a lot of small details that I was still sorting out. I must've called and sent them tons of emails the month before my wedding, and they were so gracious. Amanda was amazingly sweet and understanding, even when I started to run behind schedule myself.
I'm very thankful to have worked with BBlooms - I know that it's on the pricer side for me, but we really got everything that we asked for and more. I didn't want the look to be over the top and Donna really listened and heard my vision. Everything was elegant, just as I wanted, nothing in excess, and with the unexpected 90 degree weather in April on the weekend of my wedding, I new that I had nothing to worry about. The florals and decor accented the venue perfectly, and I'm really appreciative that Donna took the time to know and understand not only me but how to make the church and reception site come to life.
I can say a ton more and of course, nothing in life is perfect, but Donna and her team come pretty darn close to it. read more