With a father of the groom who worked in flowers his whole life, Kimberly and The Dainty Lion had a high bar to contend with. She cleared it with ease, and affordability. Kimberly took the time to sit down with us and our wedding planners to ensure her vision matched not only what we had pictured for our wedding day but also what our planner was putting together. She brings a relevant style that doesn't surrender classical beauty for current fads. Her ability to provide florals for an immense variety of locations and needs is a testament to her skill and eye for design. Not only did she handle classic bouquets, center pieces, and boutonnieres, she also created beautiful flower boxes and a wonderful floral piece for the wood house we were married under. We highly recommend Kimberly for any wedding (or other event!) in Southern California. read more

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I will not write a novel ranting and raving about how wonderful Kimberly is, even though I want to. I was married at Green Gables 10/09/15. She is absolutely amazing at being a wedding florist. Also, she's super sweet and easy to talk to. I told her the style I liked and she did the rest. Our wedding was beautiful. Much to my surprise she is very competitively priced without having to negotiate. I spoke with many florists trying to find the right one within our budget. I found Kimberly and thanked the other florists I spoke to for their time. They would email me back saying they could give me a lower price. Ok, why didn't you give me that price to begin with? Anyway, Kimberly is such a gem. She gave me a good price from the beginning, and I think that says a lot about her character. Check her out on Instagram. She has beautiful pictures of her work. read more

Kimberly truly brought our dream wedding to life with her unbelievably gorgeous, innovative and show-stopping floral arrangements! I knew I had to work with Kimberly when I came across her work; her unique and non-traditional take on wedding florals perfectly fit the modern and bold look I was after. In addition, 5 minutes into meeting her, I immediately fell in love with her super warm personality, huge smile and her clear ability to take my vision and bring it to life with her choice in flowers, colors and styling. This was especially important since florals were one of our top priorities for our Garden wedding. Kimberly first created our engagement photo bouquet prior to our wedding (breathtaking), and then on the day of, she delivered ridiculously amazing family-style table centerpieces, our bride and groom chair decor, and our impeccably styled chuppah, which my husband and I were married under. And the bridal bouquet -- I still have no words. It was more incredible than anything I had dreamed of!! Needless to say, the florals completely stole the show all night, and they were talked about weeks after our wedding. She went above and beyond with every single piece of her work. We could not have been happier and more in awe with it all!! Kimberly is passionate about working closely with her clients and building the relationship to deliver florals that feel so personal and fitting. She is also all about working collaboratively with the vendor team to really achieve that beautifully styled wedding with attention to every single detail. We HIGHLY recommend Kimberly and The Dainty Lion Floral Co. for the couple that is looking for florals that stand out from the rest with a bold and a non-traditional /fresh flare, and well as a creative and kind soul that places her heart and passion into everything she touches. read more

I had the same problem as the previous review...I tried contacting them multiple times myself through their online form and had my wedding planner reach out and neither of us ever heard back. I think their floral arrangements are beautiful, but at this point with the lack of communication for a potential client I would be hesitant to hire them for my wedding... read more

Choosing Kimberly as our wedding coordinator was probably the biggest decision that Joey and I had to make with the wedding. After meeting her, we looked at each other and we kind of just "knew" she was the one (a feeling you should definitely have with someone who will be taking your hand and guiding you through this important time in your life). Kimberly is extremely professional, and all of the people that we worked with felt very highly of her. If any of her suggestions were not in our price range, Kimberly always gave us multiple alternatives and was very flexible. Kimberly also has amazing taste, something that a bride can really rely on when she's given so many options for everything. Kimberly really listened to the style and feel of our dream wedding, and helped to make everything a reality. On the day of the wedding, Kimberly worked her magic and made the day go very smoothly. She was invaluable to help with the little hiccups that happened (including our wedding cake sinking in and the venue putting out the wrong chairs, which she took care of immediately), and it was comforting to know that she was right there! And just as important: Kimberly has a great personality. She always made us at ease, and we always looked forward to every meeting that we had with her. We were happy to have made such a great friend through this whole wedding process. What I loved most about working with Kimberly at The Dainty Lion was her breadth of knowledge. She was able to help me calmly make big picture decisions while taking care of all the smaller details. She is very easy going and a go-getter at the same time. I would highly recommend her to any bride. The Newlyweds, Mr. & Mrs. Maniscalco read more

Kimberly is a master! We were so lucky to work with her for our wedding in December. From start to finish she was easy to work with. We met twice before the wedding to go over our vision and, two weeks before the wedding when I asked if I needed to up my budget to get the look I wanted, Kimberly was honest and said she didn't need the extra money to pull it off! Virtually unheard of, especially in the world of wedding planning! I can safely say the pieces Kimberly created for our wedding were the most gorgeous, unique arrangements I've ever seen (and our guests agreed). She took our vision and created a polished, romantic vibe that was better than we could have imagined. We highly recommend The Dainty Lion for all your flower needs! read more

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Kimberly did the flowers for my wedding back in January 2016 and I can't even begin to describe how happy we were with her amazing work!! We found her through our photographer and LOVED what we saw on her website, so we met with her to discuss our wedding. Beforehand, I sent her some pictures of arrangements that I liked and described what kind of style I was looking for for my wedding. She put together some pics and sketches of what she was thinking based on our initial thoughts and absolutely nailed it! In the weeks leading up to the wedding, I had a few changes I wanted (like one less bridesmaid bouquet, a sweetheart table centerpiece, etc) and she was super flexible with that. She also reached out to me to see if I wanted additional pops of color that we didn't talk about before, and I let her creativity go to town! Fast-forward to the wedding day while I was getting ready at the hotel. The bouquets were delivered and I just about cried right there at how beautiful they were! My bouquet was INSANE!!! She included all of the flowers we discussed and even surprised me with a dahlia that I asked about during our consultation, but she said they would be out of season for my wedding. *swoon* The centerpieces and other flower arrangements she put together for the ceremony and reception were absolutely gorgeous. We didn't want crazy high arrangements that would block people's views at the table and she took that into account. We mixed and matched arrangements with some in urns and some in boxes and they turned out so well! I wish I could have taken them all home with me! Another big plus about Kimberly is that she has worked with a lot of my other vendors in the past, so they all worked together extremely well to make the day absolutely perfect. I HIGHLY recommend The Dainty Lion! read more

Attempted to contact them three times and have not received a response. Not sure how anyone can even book them.

I hired Kimberly for my Sep 13' wedding in San Diego. She was outstanding! Being a designer myself, I thought I had the whole wedding planning thing in the bag. Little did I know exactly how much time and coordination it really took. Kimberly brought things up to me that I would have never thought of. Not to mention dealing with frustrating vendors- it was great to have her advice in dealing with them. The day-of chaos, and down to the minute planning, I wish I would have hired Kimberly to do everything! She did an amazing job styling all of the decor, and I ended up having her do half of my centerpieces which I liked more the than the large elaborate ones that the main florist did. She handled everything the day-of. I don't know what I would have done without her. Great service- worth every penny!! Thank You Dainty Lion!! read more

I recently used Kimberly as my florist for my wedding last weekend and I am so happy I did. I met her months earlier to discuss the style of flowers and colors I was looking for and she delivered exactly that! The colors were perfect and the style was exactly what I envisioned. The flowers were very important to me and I am so happy she created the look I was going for. If you love a romantic boho style she's your girl. Everyone was talking about how beautiful the flowers were. I can't wait to get my pictures back!!! read more

Absolute perfection, everything you want and need in a planner. Kimberly/The Dainty Lion does everything from wedding planning, design and floral. I recently got married in April 2014, and was engaged for about a year and half and quickly learned that I needed help. From the beginning, Kimberly was enthusiastic, helpful, over-the-top organized, and on top of everything. Her incredibly fairly priced services were valuable beyond measure. If you are planning a wedding and find that you are feeling overwhelmed by the many details that can arise, I strongly recommend using a wedding planner...Kimberly specifically as she was our saving grace. She helped put me at ease on a daily basis. If I needed her at any time of the day, I knew I could call her or text her and she would respond right away (even in the middle of the night). Needless to say she helped me sleep at night for the year and a half that we spent planning our wedding. What I wanted most in a wedding planner was someone who could put my DIY, Pinterest, vision wedding together. I needed someone who could take my vision and make it real. If you want a DIY, rustic, country, bohemian wedding, Kim is the lady for you. Not only does she carry the same vision but she also collects amazing furniture, flatware, glasses, candle holders, and much more. All items that you can use during your wedding, bridal shower or any other event that you may be putting together. She is a wedding planner, and event decorator all-in-one. And it doesn't just stop their...she is an amazing florist! She created all of our center pieces and bouquets and they were absolutely gorgeous. The best part was that she took me to the floral-mart to walk around with her to allow me to pick out the flowers that I liked best! It was such a fun experience. Kimberly is extremely hands-on and she loves to let you be as involved or not involved as you want to be. Some highlights: * She intuitively understood my vision and took the right amount of initiative when choices had to be made * Extremely crafty and creative and will go the extra mile to make signs, backdrops, decor, handmade invitations, place cards and much much more! * DIY and cost effective planner. She will find amazing alternatives so that you can stay within budget and cut-cost where needed. * Allows you to be hands-on example: She took me to the local flower mart to that I could hand select my flowers; invited me to her house to show me all of the décor, so that I could have visual of what it looked like, as well as play around with all of them so that I could pick what I liked best. * She is a one stop shop for décor and floral if you choose her to be. Otherwise she will offer some great vendors. I loved her work so much there was no question I was using anyone else! * Liked by all my other vendors, made a harmonious working environment. * Extremely organized * Simplifies the planning process for a busy bride * Is very kind genuine and personable * Gently and calmly handles all issues on your wedding day (there will be in issue, there is always something at every wedding, open bars do that). I didn't even know there was issue until a week later when I saw her again. She is amazing at keeping all of that from you so that you don't need to worry and stress about anything on your wedding day - that is what they are for. * Again, kind, genuine, honest, and passionate and loves what she does. You have a lot of choices to make for your wedding. Let Kimberly be the best choice you make throughout your whole wedding process. Happy planning read more

Kimberley's work on our wedding was absolutely amazing! During the haze of getting ready that morning the first time the wedding day felt real was when Kim brought us my bouquet. It took my breath away, it was just so lovely. Then we arrived at the wedding venue and I was blown away with how gorgeous her work was throughout the entire event space. Everything looked impeccable and beyond what I hoped it would be. Kim not only is an extremely talented floral artist, she is a kind soul and was so easy and fun to work with! From our first meeting touring the flower markets (so much fun!) to seeing the final product on our wedding day, she was professional and organized and captured the look we wanted perfectly. Hiring her was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day! read more

Our wedding planner recommended The Dainty Lion and we are so glad that she did! Kimberly brought her creativity and amazing talent to help bring our dream wedding to life. The floral designs, bouquets, and boutonnieres were unique and gorgeous! Thank you Kimberly! read more

Kimberly is the best! We truly loved our wedding flowers & I am so grateful for her help, patience and creativity. I am not the greatest at explaining which florals I actually like - Kimberly sent me photos and her recommendations for vases, etc. which all turned out amazing. Thanks again, we can't wait to use you in the future and highly recommend the Dainty Lion to all of our friends starting their wedding planning process :) read more

Kimberly was such an amazing wedding planner! She planned my wedding on 9/22/12 at the Bali Hai Restaurant in San Diego. i can't believe all the compliments I had from wedding guests, wish I could take all the credit! She really listened to me and understood my design style and created the wedding of my dreams. Could not have done it without her!!!!!!!! Thank you The Dainty Lion! read more

We were so happy with The Dainty Lion's services for our daughter's wedding. Kimberly was very professional and organized, first requesting photos from our out-of-town daughter of her vision, then meeting us at the wholesale market to show us what she knew would work well and would fit our budget. She pointed out flowers that would survive in the heat and suggested substitutions for ones that were not in season but would still fit the overall look we wanted. Her friendly, calm demeanor put us right at ease. She impressed us so much with her floral design knowledge that we checked flowers off the to-do list and never thought about them again until we saw them on the wedding day. We were blown away - they were so lovely and so much better than we had envisioned. Kimberly's creativity was amazing and her execution was flawless. She included all of the elements our daughter requested, but also added her unique style to the bouquets and arrangements to enhance the beauty of the bridal party and create an absolutely gorgeous setting. We plan on using Kimberly and The Dainty Lion for all of our future celebrations. read more