A Gala Affair

5 out of 5 stars and 27 reviews
best-of-weddings

308 New London Turnpike, Stonington, CT

About This Vendor

Event - Design - Decorating - Floral

A wedding florist and event designer in Stonington, Connecticut, A Gala Affair: Event Design & Decorating prides itself on offering couples gorgeous and unforgettable wedding blossoms. Owned by professional event designer Deborah Dempsey, the company provides the knowledge and talent necessary to make each couple’s wedding dreams come to fruition. Adding its own unique and detailed special touches to your special celebration, A Gala Affair: Event Design & Decorating is the perfect option for creating stunning floral wedding memories! Services Offered A Gala Affair: Event Design & Decorating and Floral prides itself on providing its couples with an array of cutom floral, event decor along with unsurpassed attention to detail and creative ideas. For a truly customized celebration, said services include: Consultations Venue visits Event design Delivery Setup Cleanup Other Services Whether your wedding is eclectic or modern, Deborah and her team provide couples with a variety of fresh floral arrangement options. Said options include: Chuppah décor Table arrangements Flower girl baskets Boutonnieres Flower petals Flower crowns Single flowers Aisle decor Altar decor Bouquets Corsages Custom decor Draping Areas Covered A Gala Affair: Event Design & Decorating is conveniently located in Stonington, Connecticut. Proudly offering floral wedding services to couples throughout the local area, the company extends services to those in New York, Rhode Island, Block Island and Massachusetts.

Details

Business Attributes
Woman-owned Business
Decorations & Accents
Aisle Decorations, Centerpieces, Flower Girl Baskets, Pedestals, Plants, Vases, Wedding Arch, Chuppah, Wedding Decoration Delivery, Wedding Decoration Setup
Flower Arrangements
Bouquets, Bouquet Wraps, Boutonnieres, Centerpieces, Corsages, Flower Alternatives, Flower Crowns, Flower Delivery & Setup, Flower Girl Baskets, Plants, Vases
Awards and Affiliations
2023 Best of Weddings Winner2021 Best of Weddings Winner

A Gala Affair Reviews

Reviewed On 11/14/2022 by Pamela J
Deb was so amazing throughout the whole floral process for my June wedding. We immediately hit it off on a personal level, and Deb was so helpful and quick to respond to all of my questions over the 1 year+ of planning. She revised the quote ma...
ny times in order to make it perfect and truly made my vision come to life. I still have guests telling me how our flowers were some of the most beautiful they’ve ever seen! I highly recommend A Gala Affair.
Reviewed On 11/01/2022 by Allie C
Highly recommend Deborah and the whole team with A Gala Affair! I planned my whole wedding as a PICU night shift nurse during COVID all the way from Maryland- and the flowers were a huge priority for me. It was definitely terrifying to trust so...
meone so far away (especially being such a type A person), but working with A Gala Affair from afar was amazing. They totally understood my vision and was extremely responsive to my millions of questions and changes, especially the two weeks leading up to the wedding. My flowers ended up being absolutely breathtaking and my guests still can't stop talking about how beautiful the event was. Deborah even surprised me with a preserved gardenia in my bouquet to honor my late Nana which I was able to keep after the wedding (her favorite flower)- this alone should show you how amazing this vendor is! The bouquets, arrangements and extra flowers throughout my venue were more than I could have ever expected! I could not be more grateful for the amazing service, wonderful staff, and stunning flowers and decor they put together for us. Thank you Deb and A Gala Affair for the best day of my life!
Reviewed On 10/21/2022 by Amelia H
I can not even begin to express how AMAZING Deborah and her team were! I met Deborah 2 years before my wedding and knew that her and her team were the one for us right off the bat. She was just as excited as I was to bring my vision to life! I ...
can not even begin to put in to words how STUNNING the decor was! I had a vision but A Gala Affair took my dream and made it better than anything I could have ever dreamt of. I can not put in to words how impressed I was and how happy I am that A Gala Affair was my florist on my big day.
Response from the Vendor on 10/21/2022
Thank you for your sweet review. We were so honored to be able to create your gorgeous vision and be a part of your day. Wishing you both a lifetime of love. We can’t wait to see the professional pics. Xo Deb
Reviewed On 10/17/2022 by Erin M
Always professional and can truly transform your ideas into your dream. Has beautiful vision and makes the process easy.
Response from the Vendor on 10/21/2022
Thank you for your sweet review. We were so honored to be able to create your gorgeous vision and be a part of your family’s day. We can’t wait to see the professional pics. Xo Deb
Reviewed On 10/11/2022 by Melanie R
Deb and her team were incredible to work with! We have a general sense of what we wanted, and had full trust in Deb to create something that worked well. The florals were beautiful and perfectly complimented our shoreline wedding. We couldn’t h...
ave asked for a better experience!
Response from the Vendor on 10/11/2022
We were so honored to be a part of your beautiful day, Melanie. Wishing you both a lifetime filled with love. ♥️😘♥️
Reviewed On 10/05/2022 by Lauren H
Deb went above and beyond with the florals for my wedding. She took my vision and made it more beautiful than I ever could have imagined. When I wanted to change something or had a question, Deb was quick to respond and make a change. She not o...
nly designed the florals, but she made sure everything was perfectly placed at my wedding. Her eye for detail is like no other and I truly was blown away by the details and beauty of her work.
Response from the Vendor on 10/11/2022
Lauren, we were so honored to be a part of your beautiful day. Sending you both so much love. ♥️😘♥️
Reviewed On 10/03/2022 by Analisa C
If you want the most beautiful florals at your wedding a gala affair is where you need to book. Deb is amazing and made all my floral visions come to life this past weekend. I couldn’t believe it when I walked into the venue and saw how much ...
she had done and how beautiful everything was. An easy 5/5 stars would give more of it was an option. BOOK THEM NOW!
Response from the Vendor on 10/11/2022
Analisa, we were so honored to be a part of your beautiful day. Sending you both so much love. ♥️😘♥️
Reviewed On 9/20/2022 by Natalie F
If you are considering using A Gala Affair for your wedding, do not hesitate. Hire them immediately! Deb and her team were wonderful from start to finish. Deb takes the time to gather your ideas, reviews your vision, involves you along the...
way, makes changes as necessary, gives invaluable guidance reflecting on her experience all resulting in a magnificent finished product. She takes pride in her work and is invested to ensure everything turns out just perfectly. My daughter's wedding reception was in a tent which required many different areas of flower decor along with the need for flower decorations in the ceremony area (arbor). Guests couldn't stop complimenting the flowers and it all exceeded expectations.
Reviewed On 2/10/2022 by Chelsea C
A Gala Affair was wonderful to work with! Deb was so kind and helpful! I had no idea where to start when deciding on what flowers to pick and what sort of arrangement I would like. Deb went above and beyond to give different ideas and options. ...
Deb and her team perfectly designed the exact look that I envisioned. Everything was presented and setup beautifully. I loved all of the floral decor! Thank you so much for helping make our wedding day so beautiful!
Reviewed On 1/23/2022 by Julie H
Deb and her staff are absolutely amazing! From the first meeting, to the day of, everything was fantastic. Great communication on top of the most beautiful flowers. My wife was very picky/detailed on how she wanted our centerpieces and Deb made...
her feel completely at ease with her capability to make sure her vision became reality. We will use Deb and continue to recommend Deb to all our family, friends, and anyone who will listen. Every detail was so perfect. We had so many compliments from our guests about how all the little floral touches throughout the castle made it that much more beautiful. Deb is simply the BEST!
Reviewed On 1/17/2022 by Nicole R
Deborah was great to work with - two months before our wedding date we decided to actually have a small reception and we were under the gun to get everything organized. We had a different florist for the church ceremony and Deborah coordinated...
with Leah (It’s So Ranunculus) to make sure the florals matched. Even when things were overwhelming, Deborah was calm and super-organized. The reception at Jonathan Edwards winery was small, meaningful, and Deborah definitely helped make it possible!
Reviewed On 1/17/2022 by Victoria D
Just like many women, I had been dreaming of this day for as long as I could remember and Deborah at A Gala Affair brought that vision to life flawlessly. A Gala Affair went above and beyond with every detail and truly cares that the resulting ...
work is exactly what you want for your wedding day. She was extremely responsive, thoughtful and detail oriented. Myself and my guests are still blown away by the way her artful florals transformed my wedding venue into an elegant, chic event. I can't speak more highly of her and can't wait for an opportunity to work together again.
Response from the Vendor on 10/21/2022
Thank you for your sweet review. We were so honored to be able to create your gorgeous vision and be a part of your day. Wishing you both a lifetime of love. We can’t wait to see the professional pics. Xo Deb
Reviewed On 1/14/2022 by Amy L
I hired A Gala Affair for my son's wedding and rehearsal dinner this past September. The flowers were honestly stunning and beyond our expectations. Deborah and her team were complete professions and such a pleasure to work with. To top it ...
off I felt like we got a tremendous value. I will most definitely use them again!
Response from the Vendor on 01/14/2022
Amy, We were so honored to be a part of AJ & Britt’s day. Thank you for the kind review, we loved bringing Britt’s vision to life. What a beautiful day and we love decorating Saltwater Farm Vineyard. Wishing you and your beautiful growing fami...
ly so much love. Xo
Reviewed On 1/13/2022 by Mackenzie F
We loved working with Deborah to plan our florals for our wedding! Our vision changed over the course of our engagement, and Deborah was happy to work with us to update our proposal so that our florals were exactly what we imagined come wedding...
day. Several people commented on how beautiful the bouquets were, and the greenery she used to decorate the tent was stunning.
Response from the Vendor on 01/14/2022
Mackenzie, it was such an honor to be a part of your day! Your vision was gorgeous and your wedding was so memorable and fun! Wishing you both so many more amazing adventures and a lifetime of love. Xo
Reviewed On 7/29/2021 by Catherine B
We cannot say enough good things about Deborah. Her prices came in very reasonable, she knew our venue so well and helped round out and fill in things we hadn’t thought of, was easy to keep in touch with, and did an absolutely beautiful job. T...
he venue was glowing and it truly is due to her work.
Response from the Vendor on 01/14/2022
Thank you for the kind review, it was such an honor to be a part of your day. I am so glad you loved our work, we love decorating Eiola Mansion at Harkness Park. Wishing you both so much love and happiness. Xo
Reviewed On 7/15/2021 by Lauren K
Working with Deborah to pinpoint the look we wanted for our wedding flowers and venue was a fantastic experience. We knew we wanted a clean, romantic look, weren't sure of much else. Deb took our vague direction and turned it into a gorgeous re...
ality. She was so communicative and made our venue look like a dream--so many of our friends and family reached out after the fact to tell us that it was one of the most beautiful weddings they'd ever seen. This was not thanks to our clarity of vision, but Deb's. Cannot recommend "A Gala Affair" enough!
Response from the Vendor on 01/14/2022
Thank you so much Lauren for your kind review! We were so honored to be a part of your day, it was gorgeous. We love decorating at the Inn at Mystic. Wishing you so much love. Xo
Reviewed On 6/22/2021 by Molly F
A Gala affair created the most beautiful and stunning atmosphere for our wedding day. Deb and I had worked together for over a year since we had to reschedule our wedding and she was always so positive and understanding of the situation we were...
in. I was truly blown away when Deb dropped off my bridal bouquet and bridesmaids bouquets, they were so perfect and beautiful and almost an exact replica of the original inspiration photo I sent her but even better!! She completely understood the bohemian beachy chic vibe that we were going for from the start, I never had to over explain anything she just always got it! When we walked into our cocktail hour and reception venue we were absolutely stunned at how perfect everything was, the whole room smelled like fresh flowers!! Guests were coming up to us left and right telling us how beautiful everything was. We are so lucky to have found A Gala Affair and truly have the wedding of our dreams!
Reviewed On 6/11/2021 by Amy C
Planning a micro wedding, during a pandemic, short notice, was not easy but Deb took away alot of that stress! From start to finish she made things super easy. What set her apart from other florists was that her pricing is not “one size fits al...
l”. She sent over a list of examples/prices and let us choose exactly what we wanted. She did a beautiful job and we would definitely recommend her to anyone!
Reviewed On 7/27/2020 by Amber O
11/10, I would recommend Deborah and her team to anyone. They did an amazing job from start to finish. She perfectly executed my vision for my wedding day, from the arbor arrangement to the table garlands. She is super easy to get in touch with...
and very responsive. She was also very patient with us as we waited to decide if we were going to still have our wedding. Overall, we were very happy we went with A Gala Affair for our wedding!
Reviewed On 2/04/2020 by Caroline M
I would highly recommend A Gala Affair for any weddings or events. Deborah and her team were easy to work with, very communicative, and flexible when our ideas changed slightly or we wanted to bounce ideas around. She executed our vintage-inspi...
red vision for our wedding without going too over-the-top with it, and kept it extremely elegant and classic. I cannot stop raving about my trailing bridal bouquet, it was something of a dream! Another stand-out moment was presenting the bouquets for myself and my bridesmaids and maid of honor in beautiful trunks. It made me tear up! They were also very helpful in working with us to use some of our ceremony bouquets as decorations in vases for the reception, to utilize the beautiful flowers as much as possible. I thank them for being so understanding in working with our budget! It was a pleasure to have her and her company be a part of our day and we cannot thank them enough.
Reviewed On 1/23/2020 by Rachel Z
Deborah was absolutely wonderful to work with every step of the way! She truly understood the vision that I had for the day, and she gave many wonderful ideas and suggestions that fit the style of flowers and décor that I was looking for. We ...
went back and forth with planning and budget, and she was patient and helpful every step of the way. She also created a detailed “look book” containing each decoration and arrangement, which was incredibly helpful in the planning process. On the wedding day, all of the arrangements, including my bouquet (which was a giant rose that had to be made by hand petal by petal), came out perfectly. Deborah and her team decorated the circular arch for my ceremony, as well as outdoor arrangements, as well as the inside of the Branford House for the reception. All came out stunningly. When I walked through the reception room, I was honestly taken aback, not just by how gorgeous she had made it, but also because it looked EXACTLY like the vision we had discussed. She is extremely detail-oriented and has true talent for floral and décor. A Gala Affair did an absolutely perfect job. I highly recommend working with A Gala Affair. Deborah, I cannot thank you and your team enough!
Reviewed On 1/11/2020 by Kelsey P
My wedding floral and decor came out even more beautiful than I could have imagined! Deb patiently listened to all my ideas during our meetings and truly took the time to understand my vision to make it come to life. Months later our family an...
d friends are still talking about how beautiful everything looked. Not only is Deb extremely talented at what she does- but she is also such a kind person and truly amazing to work with. We are so happy we chose A Gala Affair for our wedding and could not recommend it enough- you won’t be disappointed!!!
Response from the Vendor on 01/11/2020
Kelsey, it was such an honor to be a part of your beautiful day at Gurney’s Newport. Your vision was gorgeous and we loved creating it for you both! Thank you for sharing your stunning pictures with us. Wishing you a lifetime of love! Xo
Reviewed On 1/10/2020 by Jenna D
Deb and her team really outdid themselves for our wedding. From the very beginning, going back and forth with her about the details, she was able to take our vision and absolutely blow it out of the water. Her creativity and ideas exceeded all ...
of our expectations and made our wedding the most beautiful thing we’ve ever seen. We are so fortunate that we have been able to get to know Deb and very lucky to have met such a warm, caring, and funny lady! Thank you so much Deb!
Response from the Vendor on 01/11/2020
Jenna, thank you for such a wonderful review! We were so honored to be a part of your day and decorate your beautiful property. Sending you both so much love! Xo
Reviewed On 1/06/2020 by Maura P
A Bohemian Dream Deborah from A Gala Affair took my vision of a bohemian, romantic wedding and ran with it. We were on the same page right from the start. I knew I could trust her creative vision and transform it into real life. Deb and her te...
am of ladies made my wedding dreams come true. From the alter to the bouquet/boutonnière to the tables and everything in between, it was truly remarkable. I highly recommend that you hire her! Event, Design, Decorating, Floral by: A Gala Affair (http://agalaaffair.com) Photo Credit: Love, Sunday Photo (https://lovesundayphoto.com)
Reviewed On 1/06/2020 by Bethany H
I couldn’t be happier with the floral that Deborah put together for my wedding! She was very easy to work with - I kept changing my preferences for floral and greenery type and she made sure that everything was perfect and just as I asked for. ...
She provided a lot of pictures and dialogue to help guide my decisions which was very helpful for an indecisive bride! In the end, she made beautiful bouquets, centerpieces, a eucalyptus arch and drapery for my venue stairway. I recommend her especially for weddings in Southeast CT!
Reviewed On 11/21/2019 by Jessica D
Deb is AMAZING! I am one of those people who spent months researching vendors and Deb/A Gala Affair came highly recommended. She met with my fiancé and I and listened to exactly what we wanted. I was able to give her a vision (Thank You Pinte...
rest) and a budget and she made our wedding the most beautiful day we could have ever asked for! She even had a lookbook for us to see exactly what things would look like! She is very responsive to questions and concerns and was always quick to get back to us (something that’s very much appreciated during that stressful time!). Deb was so helpful the day of our wedding. I had forgotten to tell her we needed flowers for my flower girls (I realized this right before I was walking down to the ceremony!). She was amazing and within what seemed like seconds had flower petals for us! We can’t say enough about A Gala Affair! She truly helped make our day PERFECT!
Reviewed On 11/20/2019 by Katie K
To sum it up...Deb is phenomenal! She took my "rustic yet romantic" wedding vision and made it come to life. Deb was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout the entire process. She provided me with multiple ideas and visions then allowed...
me to pick and choose exactly what I felt worked for us. Our wedding venue was gorgeous, then Deb came in and made it even more stunning. I still receive compliments to this day. I have sent many of my friends and family to Deb for their events and she never fails to amaze.

Contact Info for A Gala Affair

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308 New London Turnpike, Stonington, CT

Meet the Team

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Deborah Dempsey
Owner
Deborah began in the event industry at Endicott & UMass - Amherst; obtaining degrees in hotel, restaurant, travel administration & International Marketing. She completed classes in Switzerland at the International College of Hospitality Administration & worked for Marriott Hotels & Preferred Hotels & Resorts; then started her own business as a marketing consultant for resorts. She repositioned a boutique hotel in Florida into a destination oceanfront wedding & event resort. She commuted from CT to Florida for two years and is now in CT full time but travels for events throughout New England.

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