Merrymaker

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Maryjane is now my go to florist. I found her from a wedding photo that had my ideal wedding…read morebouquets. Maryjane was always incredibly responsive and pleasant to talk to. My bouquets were beautiful. She's so creative and I love that she grows many of her own flowers and plants and supports many local causes and businesses! She's a true gem and I couldn't have been more satisfied with her service.

MJ is a hidden gem! My husband and I knew we wanted our wedding decor to be primarily candles, with…read morea minimal touch of florals. Our venue recommended several florists, but all of them had huge minimums that would provide florals far beyond our vision. After searching around, I was THRILLED to stumble across MJ on Yelp. Her floral designs are beautiful! From simple and classic to vibrant and eccentric, she can do it all. MJ was a pleasure to work with from our very first phone call. She broke down everything for me from sizes to types of flowers, and was extremely flexible with my changing vision along the way. Working with her was a breeze, and her floral expertise is undeniable! We ended up ordering bouquets for my bridesmaids and me that were repurposed throughout the reception space. The bouquets she put together were absolutely stunning and I genuinely couldn't be happier with how they turned out! MJ was easy to communicate with, so talented, and just an overall kind person! I hope her business continues to bloom, and I will recommend her to everyone in the RVA area! Hire her!

Nicola Flora

4.8

(81 reviews)

I was looking up floral shops in Virginia to surprise my grandma for Valentine's Day, this place…read morepopped up with great reviews with a 5 stars rating. I had to check out the website and there were so many choices to choose from but I chose an arrangement that had Lillies (my favorite flower) mixed with Roses since that's grandma's favorite. Since I'm all the way in California, I made sure to call the shop to confirm my order and would also like to see the bouquet before the delivery. The lady I spoke with took my number down and sent me a peek of the arrangement, and it was perfect . I definitely would recommend this shop to anyone who is looking to get flowers for friends/family. And mostly definitely I will be a return customer as well. Thank you for making my grandmother's day today. Your flowers had my grandma in tears

Beautiful balloon arrangement and keeping her word to call me back. I was calling from out of town…read morefor my mom's birthday in Atlanta. Appreciate the service!! Will use the em for flowers too next time!

Danny's Flower Market

(40 reviews)

Steven designed a beautiful bouquet for my daughter, Shia's birthday. Not only was she amazed at…read morethe beauty of the bouquet, but so was her ferret, Alfie. Thank you for making the 28th a GREAT day for my baby and her baby

I highly recommend Danny's Flower Market! The flowers in today's delivery are fresh in perfect…read morecondition, the bouquet arrangement is exquisite, and the value is excellent. I ordered the day prior, and the delivery was as scheduled and on-time. This florist is professional, reliable, and talented. Excellent customer service!

Strawberry Fields

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This lovely arrangement was a delightful surprise. Fragrant flowers naturally combined.read more

Strawberry Street is adorable! So many cute shops and nice restaurants! One such store is…read moreStrawberry Fields, rustic, current, homey. If you're looking for succulents, look no further... say aloe to my little friend! So many varieties of plants. Cute containers, pots and vases too! The fresh cut flowers and bouquets are beautifully arranged and the prices are on thyme. If you tend to get cold feet, they also have their sock game strong with a rack of whimsical, fun sock to keep you warm! There's some unique jewelry, hand towels, and other accessories and gifts. I'm glad we picked this store to browse! It was mint to be!

Vogue Flower Market

3.4

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I cannot recommend ordering from this florist. I spent a long time finding a very specific bouquet…read moreof stargazer lilies and roses for my daughter-in-law's anniversary and placed the order expecting it to be delivered the next day. About 15 minutes after ordering, I received a phone call informing me that the business is actually located in Richmond, Virginia, and that they would need to find a florist near the delivery address in Tacoma, Washington, to fulfill the order. At no point during the ordering process was it made clear that they were not a local florist. I was then told the bouquet could be different from what I ordered and that next-day delivery might not be possible. Since the specific flowers and the delivery date were the entire reason I chose this arrangement, that wasn't an acceptable option. I asked to cancel the order. Unfortunately, the interaction became unpleasant. Rather than showing understanding for the inconvenience, I felt like I was treated dismissively. I was also informed that my refund would take 5 to 7 business days, even though the order had only been placed minutes earlier. My advice is to make sure you know whether you're ordering from an actual local florist or an order broker before placing an order. The experience was frustrating from start to finish.

We had a great experience working with Vogue Flowers for our wedding. It was great being able to…read moremeet with their event planner in person at their shop in Richmond. The planner we worked with was helpful in taking our vision for colors and set-up and making recommendations for what worked best with their inventory and pricing scheme. The mood board they created for us drew from our own images, ideas we had, and images they found, as was incredibly helpful in conceptualizing our vision. It was great to be able to rent our flower vessels from Vogue as well, the delivery to our venue went smoothly, and returning them after the wedding was so easy! The arrangements turned out beautifully and we were able to make small changes with relatively short notice. Highly recommend Vogue for weddings in the Richmond area. Photos courtesy of https://vnessphotography.com/

Pat's Florist

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(56 reviews)

My boyfriend doesn't live in Virginia and he is big on supporting local. He wanted to send me…read moreflowers and reached out to my bestie to ask if she knew of any woman owned flower shops. She pointed him in Mrs Pats direction. He said the customer service was above and beyond. She helped him pick a beautiful arrangement all the way from Indiana in his color scheme and budget. Typed the most beautiful note to go inside and had it delivered at the exact time he chose as it was a surprise. These flowers were absolutely gorgeous and smelled like they were hand picked from the heavens. They were so vibrant and fresh. They opened in a few days and lasted for what seemed like eternity. I will forever support Ms Pats after this. She delivers, has pick ups, and an awesome website. She can do any of your special events and parties. Support local!

Love dealing with a live person. Florist addressed my needs, was helpful and expedient! Stayed…read morewithin my budget too! Thanks so much, Mary Ann

Strange's Florists Greenhouses & Garden Centers

4.7

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I called from North Carolina on Friday morning before Memorial Day for a sympathy arrangement to be…read moredelivered Saturday morning at a home in Richmond. Tiffany was able to assist me with the order and a first truck Saturday delivery. The pricing was great, including the delivery fee. I may never see the arrangement, but I felt that my order would be handled appropriately and quickly. I also received a copy of my invoice while still on the phone - big KUDOS to Tiffany and Strange's Florist Greenhouses! Lisa

Four stars only because the flowers weren't delivered on Valentines Day as promised. HOWEVER, a…read moreperson from the store did call me that night to tell me they didn't have enough drivers available and they could not get the flowers out that night and would it be ok day if they were delivered the next day. I said sure and the person was very friendly and apologetic. The flowers arrived in the morning on the 15th and they were beautiful.....

Strange's Florists Greenhouses & Garden Centers

3.5

(97 reviews)

Strange's is large and has such a large selection of popular plants but I'm sad to say that their…read moreselection of true natives isn't even a full isle and that many of the items marked with "Native Selection" are actually native cultivars and not true natives. Would be nice to see them cut down on some of their redundant inventory and invest in offering more native plants.

In town visiting my bestie and he took me here . I fell in love with some of his new baby plants…read moreand had to go. I'm so surprised I only spent $120 for 5 plants, 3 plastic drain pots, a concrete Buddha head planter, and 3 medium stackable moss poles. So many options and beautiful plants and more!!

Tommy's Garden

4.3

(15 reviews)

I live in NC and needed flowers sent to my stepdaughter as soon as possible for a last minute…read morematter. Tommy was recommended to me by flower designer VC's Flowers on Grove Ave., and he was wonderful to work with. He was kind, understanding, and able to meet our needs. His flower arrangement was beyond my expectations and exactly what was needed (he texted me a picture before he delivered them). By noontime my stepdaughter contacted us to thank us for the beautiful flower arrangement she received - thanks to Tommy. It was a pleasure to work with him, and and I will use him again in the future as well as recommend him to family and friends in the Richmond area.

I own Salon 33, and we were sent the most beautiful arrangement from one of our amazing clients for…read morethe opening of our new location. I have to say, it was the most stunning floral arrangement we have ever seen. We'll be calling shortly to see if we can get a weekly display!!

Sneed's Nursery

(53 reviews)

Friendly staff and decent selection of perennials and annuals. Staff member helping me was not…read moresuper knowledgeable about recommendations for certain attributes needed (part shade etc) but was nice. A little disappointed when the lavender I picked turned out to be $11 instead of the $6.99 on the placard that was on the bin I found it in.

Excellent customer service, friendly greetings welcome you in. Vast selection of reasonably priced…read moreplants of every sort: trees, shrubs, flowering, potted plants, vegetable starters, fruit starters, herbs, as well as garden accents, flower-related knickknacks, tools, supplies, pretty much anything you could need for your home garden or in my case, garden pond. Knowledgeable staff willing to assist makes shopping here easy. And the presence of the most adorable / photogenic cat, Cricket, just kicks the experience up to the next level.

Reveler Experiences

4.7

(46 reviews)

Révéler is the kind of place that defies easy description, which is exactly what makes it worth…read morevisiting. The décor is wildly eclectic and definitely gives the spot a unique feel. I was there for a private event. The crowd was warm and wonderfully mixed. There was a little chat before the event began that basically told us to not get kicked out by being mean or non-inclusive. Not sure how I felt about that. Parking in Carytown is its own contact sport. Come early -- your blood pressure will thank you. I parked 6 blocks away and was lucky to get that. Bottom line: Weird, welcoming, and worth every lap around the block looking for a spot if you're into crowds and are looking for something different.

So much fun! We went last night for the magic show and it was so interactive. All of the staff was…read moresuper friendly. The drinks and the food was good. We got a charcuterie board and some edamame. The seating can be tight. Best to get there early. They took breaks in between each performer, so we were able to walk around and check out the inside. Loved the different rooms. We will most definitely be back for some live music next!

Pelagos VR

4.7

(11 reviews)

Our second visit wasn't as great as our first. I'd like this place to succeed because it's…read moredifferent and fun but I think the price point is prob too high given the inconsistency of the experience. The first time we came it was on time and we loved the Dragon Tower escape room: it was the perfect mix of puzzle and action. This time we showed up 10 minutes early and they said they were running 5-10 minutes behind because of "cleaning issues". Well it turned into 20 minutes late so thankfully we already canceled our dinner reservations. I think it would've been fine if it wasn't $250 for a family of five for 38 minutes and the ninja trials escape room was not as exciting or interesting as dragon tower. Also one of the equipment pieces we were given was faulty so that made it less fun for one of us.

Pelagos VR is a fantastic addition to the area for unique entertainment, and there are so many…read moreoptions within it! Just as a quick rundown, there are three main types of VR here: the front area where you are strapped into a VR system and can run in place, a virtual escape room, and a VR action arena (large room with VR cameras on the walls and you can physically run around). I haven't tried the escape room and I liked the strap-in ones, though it's the VR arena that really elevates this place. So far I have done Patient Zero and several rounds of the Urban Assault in the arena, and it's an amazing experience. Between the excellent physical tracking, the true-recoil VR guns, and the actual movement in the real world mapping to the VR world, it is insanely immersive and easy to adapt to. It is quite exciting too: I was fortunate enough to participate in their latest tournament and it was chaotic fun from start to finish. The tournaments are a special treat because for now the entry fee is only $20 while the regular experiences run a fair bit more, so it's an insanely good deal for the amount of fun you're having. On top of the excellent experiences, I would be remiss if I didn't highlight their incredible staff. This is mostly a family-run place and it shows with how kind and personable everyone here is, with positive attitudes, a true love for what they do, and excellent mastery of VR tech and training new players. I have met the owner twice and he goes out of his way to make everyone feel welcome and appreciated for their visits. The most underrated part here is actually nothing to do with VR but actually their bar offerings: the happy hour here is every day of the week (including weekends) and you can get $4 beers (including a few local drafts) and very reasonably priced appetizers. If I were in the area and just wanted a quick beer with a friend before doing something else, I would absolutely come here for it at those fantastic prices. Since Pelagos VR is attached to the mall, there is plenty of lot parking very close by, so no issues there. Really the only drawback of this place is the price, particularly if you come by yourself or one other person as their price structure rewards larger groups. I would absolutely come here with a friend group because of that though a date night here would add up fast. I look forward to coming here again with friends, especially for the tournaments. This is one heck of an outing to look forward to! Overall: 5.0 stars ---- Pros: - Amazing and unique VR experiences, truly memorable in every way. - Multiple options, including stationary running, open arena, or escape room. - Fantastic staff who are kind, knowledgeable, and clearly happy to be there. - Excellent happy hour food deals, worth trying even without the VR. - Easy parking and access since attached to the mall. - Pricing for large groups and the tournaments are great... Cons: - ...though the cost for a small group (especially for only one or two people) is a bit prohibitive unless you have deep pockets. Their pricing is entirely reasonable given what you get for it, though this is really the only thing that keeps me from going every week. Maybe one day they'll have a membership or a punchcard pass option!

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12 years ago

This is my favorite store in my whole life, ever. And I know this because I'm incapable of writing a real review. Funnies. Dish towels. Food stuffs. Pretty stuffs. Stationaries. Ironies. That's all I got. read more

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