A Stem Above

Erin- absolutely nailed it!! The floral and decor was stunning and made our magical day even more magical. Erin helped us bring our vision to life in a way that was more perfect than we could have imagined. Highly recommend!

Erin is a floral genius! We hired Erin as our florist during COVID so we were only able to have phone calls and not meet in person. Regardless of this hiccup, Erin was able to capture our vision and know exactly what we wanted. We were able to visit Erin's studio a month before our wedding to finalize candles and final details. Her studio is great and she has so much inventory you're bound to love something. On the day of, I was blown away by Erin's floral work. It was perfection and beyond what I imagined. It was absolutely stunning and our sweetheart table was the star. We highly recommend working with Erin to make your wedding dreams come true!

Erin was amazing to work with and made my reception a dream come true! She made my envision come to life!

The owner (Erin) did a fantastic job! We were completely aligned on our vision for the space and it turned out better than I ever imagined.

Erin and her team were amazing. I contacted her about a month prior to my wedding and she make everything seamless. I gave her some inspiration pictures of what I want my wedding to look like and she went above and beyond. The arrangements look gorgeous and I received tons of comments. I will recommend her without hesitation.

Erin and ASA were amazing. Everything at our wedding looked beautiful; I was impressed with their ability to take an idea I had in my head and make it come to life so perfectly. They have the ability to create a wide range of arrangements and looks. Erin's knowledge of seasons when flowers are in and how to achieve the look I wanted was great. Would recommend without hesitation.

Erin, the owner of A Stem Above, is a true artist and absolutely amazing florist. I first reached out to her because her work looking stunning in all of the pictures I had seen. I knew I wanted white flowers, greens, and lots of candle light, and Erin made our dream wedding come true. During our wedding flower preview, I told Erin to just do whatever she felt would look the best because I trusted her and she exceeded all of my expectations. The flowers in my bouquet and my bridesmaids bouquets were crisp, fresh, and gorgeous. No browning whatsoever. The men’s boutonnières were fabulous with 1 ranunculus flower and greens - simple and chic. I highly HIGHLY recommend going with Erin for your event, she will not let you down. Thank you Erin! I also wanted to shoutout Ivan, the other piece of the A Stem Above puzzle because he is fabulous as well. Thank you both for everything.

Erin did an amazing job at our wedding. She went above and beyond. After giving just a few ideas she ended up doing exactly what I had envisioned. She has an eye for detail and taste. Our wedding looked spectacular because of her staff and herself. Thank you A Stem Above for making our wedding exceed our expectations!

Erin and her team did an amazing job setting up our ceremony and reception at River Roast in July! They are professional and creative and really made our day special. You get what you pay for, there are no hidden fees, she is clear and straightforward which I liked , and she knows her stuff. I wish we could do it all over again, and Erin if you are reading this, thank you for everything. You pulled our entire vision together and we were reminded of that after viewing our photos this past month!

Erin and her team at A Stem Above went above and beyond to help make our wedding day perfect. Erin met with me multiple times to ensure everything was exactly as we wanted. She even worked with us to come up with cost effective alternatives for some of our ideas. The entire process was stress-free and because of the trust Erin had built with us, we were able to relax and enjoy everything that much more! On top of the excellent service, the floral and design elements were GORGEOUS and we couldn't be happier!

A Stem Above does beautiful work and are incredibly professional. Erin was wonderful to work with. We had our wedding in the spring of 2018 at the nature museum in Chicago. We had hoped to have an outdoor wedding but due to poor weather, we had to move the event inside. Erin handled the change without any issue, and made the indoor space really lovely. My parents helped pick flowers, and Erin was very nice in fielding my mom's many questions. She was always very responsive to emails as well. I highly recommend you use A Stem Above!

Working with Erin was an absolute pleasure. I had no vision of what I wanted for my wedding and she patiently guided me towards an execution that completely blew me away! She is very courteous of budget and being resourceful. She made the entire experience comfortable and stress free. I HIGHLY recommend Erin and her team, they are consummate professionals and total rockstars!

Erin is an amazing designer. We discussed ideas and with her vision she created the most stunning magical room at the venue … just pure Love! Thank you A Stem Above. Julie S.

Erin was so wonderful to work with from start to finish! We had our wedding in May at the art institute and she took what few pictures I had for inspiration and came up with a beautiful vision. her attention to detail and knowledge of flowers and a space made our reception truly beautiful and unforgettable. Our guests continually mentioned how beautiful everything was and we really couldn't have asked for more. I would highly recommend A Stem Above for a wedding.

Erin and A Stem Above went above and beyond for our winter wedding this February. My husband and I were completely blown away when we walked into the Crystal Ballroom at The Blackstone Hotel and saw how beautiful Erin and her team had made the room. She completely exceeded our expectations and executed our requests/tweaks from the mock-up flawlessly. My family and I couldn't have been happier with how everything turned out. In addition, Erin is an absolute pleasure to work with. Very responsive, receptive and has tons of examples to help visualize the big day. Highly recommend!

Erin and A Stem Above made our wedding at the Stock Exchange Room at the Art Institute absolutely gorgeous! She was professional, courteous, and on-point through the whole process. Even if you're not budget worried, Erin will give you input if something doesn't provide price point value. My husband and I were able to view the Stock Exchange Room before the reception, we felt like we were in a dream. Thank you Erin!

I was OVER THE MOON with my wedding flowers from A Stem Above. I had researched some ideas beforehand of what I wanted my bouquet to look like, and Erin played off that to create the rest of the wedding vision with me, which I wanted to keep simple and within budget. Erin understood exactly what I wanted. She knows what today’s current trends are and has access to flowers that other vendors said they could not find. The day of the wedding she absolutely nailed it! Besides my dream bouquet, she put together the perfect loose florals for my hair and a breathtaking hanging arrangement to complement the handmade arbor my Dad built – with huge dahlias home grown in her garden. She made my secret garden wedding an absolute fairytale. I highly recommend A Stem Above!

A Stem Above was great to work with! Erin really listened to what we wanted and created stunning bouquets and centerpieces. We were blown away by how gorgeous the room turned out!

A Stem Above is the florist you should go with!!! They are phenomenal to work with — we still get comments from friends on how beautiful our wedding was. Erin went above and beyond in making sure that our wedding floral and decor dreams came true. She’s a true expert, immediately understood our vision, and executed flawlessly.

Erin and her team at A Stem Above were great to work with. We live out of state and had to do everything remotely, and they made it a really easy process. I gave Erin a few ideas as to what I was hoping for over a quick phone call, and wasn't able to see anything until the day-of. I can say she and her team definitely delivered - the venue looked beautiful!

Erin was an absolute treat to work with. She helped guide Cory and I with our ideas and successfully created a beautiful and cohesive event. Her team unveiled a room full of bright whites and beautiful fall colors. I would highly suggest A Stem Above if you want your florals and decor to stand out and be one of a kind!

Erin and her team were great! My momzilla had some pretty specific requests that Erin was able to accommodate. She worked within our budget and was able to help us come up with some creative and unique pieces. It was more than we could have hoped for. Definitely contact them! A special bonus is the amazing proposal that Erin puts together to help flower dummies (like me) better visualize colors and flowers!

Everything looked beautiful! Efficient, flexible, great listener!

Erin was great to work with and collaborate with for my wedding. The flowers were one of the more important elements for me, and they turned out gorgeous! I would definitely recommend A Stem Above to any friends getting married. The flowers and table-settings were perfect, and I appreciated them delivering a proposal that was within my budget.

Where do I start! I wish I could give Erin/team 10 stars. I cannot thank them enough for the INCREDIBLE job they did for my January wedding at Ovation (Chicago). I am an analyst by profession and didn't have the design expertise to put my vision into words. I was having trouble with other florists, but when I met with A Stem Above they were able to capture my vision immediately, even with my poor description. They are not only an amazing florist but they are design experts and true artists! They captured every single detail of my vision perfectly and even helped with suggestions to make it that much better. Walking into my venue the day of and seeing it all come together was one of my most favorite memories from that day! Erin had completely transformed the room! With it being the middle of winter in Chicago I wanted it to feel warm and romantic. The mix of the lace runners on the wood tables with lanterns and candle treatment and mixed floral votives and mercury glass it was just amazing. All of my girlfriends were raving about my decor! Not to mention that the bouquets they made were absolutely breathtaking. I couldn't believe how perfect mine was and the succulent bridesmaid bouquets were so much better than I even expected. Not only was everything they provided perfect but Erin/team were great to work with. They are extremely knowledgeable, personable and professional. I cannot say a bad word about them. They were quick to respond on questions, helped me stay within my budget and offered a lot of great ideas/advice. All I can say is do yourself a favor and choose A Stem Above. You won't be disappointed.

Erin and the team did an absolutely fantastic job with our October wedding. She helped create a beautiful ceremony at St. Michael's Church and an elegant, warm reception at the University Club. The flowers, the candles, the colors - everything fit our vision and the time of year perfectly! Erin was so helpful and responsive and kept us calm - even with the stress of wedding planning. We received so many compliments and my husband and I couldn't be happier. We highly recommend A Stem Above!!

Erin and A Stem Above saved my wedding! I had to fire a different floral/decor company 8 weeks before my June 2016 wedding in downtown Chicago and she stepped up to the plate and made our wedding amazing. I had one phone conversation with her and gave her an idea of what I wanted and then my husband and I flew to Chicago (we were planning the wedding from out of town) and met with Erin and our wedding planner and she had a mock up table there and all sorts of other options so that we could try a bunch of different options until we got it perfect. On the day of my wedding, everything looked flawless and was exactly what I had envisioned in my dreams. She is a small business owner and it is obvious that she genuinely cares about making her brides and grooms happy.

Erin is AMAZING. She figured out that she was doing a wedding at the same venue the night before mine, and worked out some split costs between me and the other bride. She didn't have to do this, but she went above and beyond right off the bat. What really set Erin apart to me, and unfortunately cannot be said for every wedding vendor, is that she never once tried to upsell me. In fact, she tried to talk me OUT of extra arrangements at the 11th hour because she didn't think we needed them and it would compete with other elements at the venue. That to me is the mark of someone who cares about how my wedding looked, and not just making a buck. I cannot recommend her enough! She is rare. :)

Erin and the A Stem Above team are top-notch. The team was incredibly accommodating with our budget, advising us on ways to get the best use out of our money while offering creative suggestions and guidance that helped make our wedding SO beautiful. Planning a wedding from out-of-town can be complicated, but everyone (especially Erin!) was helpful and professional and always responded quickly to comments/concerns. From providing us with a beautiful place card "tree" to helping donate our flowers after the night was over, A Stem Above deserves 5 stars because they went above and beyond our expectations, and we were so grateful to have had their partnership in our wedding planning!

Erin was great to work with from day one. She understood my vision and brought it life without a lot of questions. She was easy to work with, responded quickly and reasonable in cost/price. I would recommend her and team to anyone to looking for amazing flowers, table decor etc at your wedding!

Erin and her team knocked it out of the park! She took our wedding's "Gatsby inspiration" concept and made it a reality that absolutely wowed everyone, from my husband and me to our families and guests. Erin transformed the room with stunning drapery, one-of-a-kind ostrich feather and candelabra centerpieces, and romantic white and gold bouquets. She accepted every question and request as a challenge to help bring our vision to life. I couldn't have imagined more beautiful decor for our big day. And through it all, Erin was a joy to work with. She was upbeat, professional, and supportive. We knew we could fully trust her to execute flawlessly. I hope to be lucky enough to work with her again in the future.

I absolutely loved our flowers. They were beyond what we expected and couldn't have asked for anything else! Perfectly priced and perfectly placed. We were planning a wedding from a different state and Erin with A Stem Above was incredible at making sure I felt comfortable with everything and so easy to communicate with! If I could give 10 stars I would! We loved A Stem Above!

We were the wedding planners for our daughter's wedding and A Stem Above did a fantastic job with our floral requirements. Everything was beautiful and we received many compliments on the flowers from our guests. Erin took care of the entire process and are daughter was very happy with the results. Outstanding!!! Thank you.

When I walked into River Roast on Saturday, tears instantly came to my eyes because it was the most beautiful room I have ever seen!! I know that we never had a chance to meet and talk in person, but just from our emails you were able to create the exact look that I wanted. It was like you were in my head! From the gorgeous linens, to the beautiful mixture of white flowers, to even the types of vases that you used and even the candles and candle holders, it honestly was more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. I could not be happier with how everything turned out. I couldn’t stop walking around the room and staring at everything! Everyone loved the place card tree too!! I received so many compliments on the decorations and people could not get over the linens! Thank you so much for making my wedding so beautiful and honestly it was the best day of my life.

I couldn't be happier that we worked with A Stem Above. Although I didn't go in to the consultation knowing exactly what I wanted, Erin helped create ideas for bouquets and floral arrangements based on our color palate and gave suggestions for different styles. I couldn't believe how the colors of the bouquet came together and complimented my bridesmaids' dresses! The bouquets and floral arrangements were beautiful and beyond my expectations in every way.

Would make it 6 stars if possible! Michelle, our designer from A Stem Above, created an innovative, cheerful, cohesive design for our wedding day! Seriously stellar. We wanted a slightly different design focus during our ceremony (garden-like), to the lunch reception (casual), versus the evening reception (modern as in museum). Michelle nailed it! Not only was her design beautiful, but she managed to reuse elements from ceremony and lunch in the evening in a cost-effective, but seamless way. I would highly recommend A Stem Above!! Thank you Michelle!!!!

I highly HIGHLY recommend using A Stem Above for your wedding flowers. We used them for our April wedding, and I was thrilled with the results. Erin and her team were fantastic and absolutely made my wedding flower visions come alive. She had tons of options for me in our initial meeting and helped me figure out what I wanted despite my lack of floral knowledge. Erin is also incredibly easy to worth with --she's down to earth, super communicative and very respectful of budgets. (I liked her so much that my fiance's family used her for the rehearsal dinner flowers too!) Thank you Erin and A Stem Above!

I absolutely loved the way our flowers turned out for our June wedding, and we received TONS of compliments! We worked mainly with Michelle, and she was super responsive and accommodating when helping us put together our vision. She had tons of great ideas, and everything turned out perfectly. I would highly recommend A Stem Above!

Amazing flowers and design! Erin was wonderful to work with! She took a few inspirational pictures and turned them into the most perfect floral design! We got married in the Art Institute and the design/color combination was exactly what I wanted (actually, it was way better). She was really easy to work with and much more affordable than the other vendors I contacted. Katie

Our experience was A Stem Above was wonderful. Everything was absolutely beautiful and Erin's help throughout the process was so appreciated. I would HIGHLY recommend A Stem Above for any bride and groom's florals.

We used A Stem Above as our florist for our wedding at Promontory Point on 10/10/15. We met with several florists prior to making our decision, but after meeting with Erin we knew she was the one who could take our vision and make it a reality. From our first meeting she made suggestions that we had not even thought of and always kept our budget in mind along the way. Our ceremony and reception decor turned out better than we could ever have imagined it. Thank you Erin for making the decor and atmosphere at our wedding absolutely perfect!!

Erin and her team did an amazing job! Working with her to execute my vision for the wedding was 100% stress free. Erin was great at collaborating and offering suggestions and made sure she was very clear on what I wanted. Everything turned out perfectly!

Erin and the team at A Stem Above were great to work with. The flowers were absolutely stunning for my wedding. They worked well with us and our non-traditional style and helped to create a set-up that included tea tins for the flowers and old books. They provided gorgeous single stem peonies that my bridesmaids were able to place in a book and carry down the aisle. Erin and her team were great to work with and I would absolutely recommend ASA to others!

I would give 6 stars if I could! I really enjoyed working with Erin and A Stem Above. Erin does a great job working with those who have specific ideas for their big day, as well as those who are unsure of exactly what they are looking for. I was in the latter group, which can feel overwhelming. Erin is the perfect mix of personable and professional. I talked with her about a theme and colors, and she made fabulous suggestions and shared ideas via a Pinterest board. She did a fantastic job of taking what we discussed/shared and put her own artistic flair into it. Her staff was awesome as well, and the attention to detail was phenomenal. A Stem Above helped make our big day truly special and memorable- I cannot recommend enough!

Where do I even begin?! Erin from A Stem Above was so easy to work with, she accommodated all my needs and was responsive when I needed answers quick. She worked within my budget and revised my contract several times until it was just right. The flowers were to die for! I received so many compliments from my guests and even still when people see the photos! The flowers looked fresh all day and night, which made me very happy. I’ve been to other weddings were I’ve seen the flowers already look like their dying half way through dinner. It can get pricey, but it all depends on what you’re looking for. It’s definitely worth paying a premium to work with such professional vendors, I never had to worry about a thing, which is just what I wanted on my wedding day.

I really can't say enough about A Stem Above, Erin and her team. Some context. I was not someone who came in with a specific "vision" I was just looking for someone to execute on. I would describe myself as fairly hands off in the overall planning process. I had a general idea of what I wanted, but ultimately had trust in those I was working with to bring even that shred of a vision to life. They've done this 487897 times before, I haven't. And I used a day-of coordinator who handled all the logistical details. Having said that, I knew going into my consult that ASA had done many weddings at my venue, so I inherently had trust they knew how to pull it off. Again, they've done this many more times than I... Now, for the specifics. 1) Consult: Simple, informal, creative and FUN. Unsurprisingly, Erin's personality is very much the same. Erin looked at the (very few) pictures I had on my phone and listened to my general vision and within the span of 30mins had culled it down to something we ended up using 95% of. 2) Collaboration: Admittedly, there was very little needed because she came up with something so perfect very early on, but of the few modifications I asked for, I appreciated her willingness to bend... and her ability to make me rethink a few of my preconceived notions. One initial "no" for me was roses. Didn't want them, AT ALL. Yet with my color palette she explained that there was a perfect rose to complement the other flowers. She sent a few photos of it mixed in with others and I was sold. She even accommodated the 3ft balloons I wanted to pepper the lawn with, perfectly. 3) Communication: Responsive, asks the right questions to clarify your feedback / description to make sure she's getting it right and... again... FUN :) Mine certainly wasn't the only event/wedding she was working on this summer, but she certainly made me feel like it was. That's awesome. 4) Pricing: Full disclosure... I had one consult with Erin and never went to another florist. I just connected with her personality and the vision we shared and preferred to call it a day. I honestly don't even think twice about what I paid. I remember how I felt when the bouquets were delivered, seeing the centerpieces from afar during cocktail hour, and being almost devastated when I hadn't adequately planned for them to be taken home by family, friends, etc at the end of the night. If I could have taken them all, I would have. But, ultimately, I come back to the fact that they CREATED the mood and ambiance I was looking for. They popped against the outdoor scenery. They were the perfect complement to the day. Can't recommend Erin and A Stem Above enough. Just trying to figure out a good excuse to work with them again...

My experience with Erin was spectacular! She was easy to work with and translated my desires in every way. Erin is professional, responsive, and delivers what is promised at a fair price.

A Stem Above came highly recommended from multiple of our vendors (videographer, cake designer) here in Chicago. We could not be happier about how amazing A Stem Above was during planning and our wedding day! We worked with Michelle and Erin at A Stem Above for floral and table decorations for our church and reception. Erin and Michelle helped put together bouquets and table decoration that totally fit our personality and desires. In addition to a very thorough packet contract to what our flowers would look like on wedding day, Michelle and Erin also included a complimentary set-up the week before the wedding! This was a huge relief and made us even more confident in their artistic eye during a very stressful time in wedding planning! A Stem Above was also very prompt with email. When our cake vendor asked us who we ended up picking as florists to try and coordinate floral decorations and cake decorations and we mentioned A Stem Above, they said they would trust them with any of their designs or ideas! Having gotten married just over a month ago and looking back, we fully support that assessment. On the day of the wedding, we had unexpected needs that we didn't forsee (needing extra boutonnieres), and Erin and Michelle delivered! All of our family, friends, and guests have talked about how beautiful our flowers are. We are so glad we chose A Stem Above. We liked our bouquet and boutonniere so much that we are propagating and planting leaves from the succulents included in our flower to give to keep for ourselves and give to friends, and we are also learning how to paint so we can paint a picture of them to keep :) .

We met with a couple of florists that were suggested to us by our wedding planner. After meeting with them we decided to use A Stem Above because we felt very comfortable with Erin. She understood my daughter's vision, she had done weddings at the venue we were using and most of all she had wonderful ideas. Erin went the extra mile to get the floral materials that we wanted, forced branches to bloom and found low cost ferns for the fountain, that we had cut out initially because of the budget. She was also happy to make other beautiful suggestions to help us stay within our budget. The day was amazing and we received many compliments from our guests on the floral design. I would highly recommend A Stem Above for any event!

I had some ideas going into my meeting with Erin but she helped me evolve my pinterest pictures and torn pages out of magazines into my exact vision for the day! I couldn't have even imagined how well everything would turn out. I have been in several weddings where the bridesmaids bouquets can be a little lacking in the amount of flowers, these were full and gorgeous! Erin was also able to accomplish my vision of lanterns over the dance floor and a long harvest table with an amazing olive branch and eucalyptus runner. I received so many compliments on all the floral pieces. A Stem Above was also able to work within my budget very easily and knew what areas were the areas to cut or spend a little extra on. I would recommend Erin and her team over and over again.

I had a wonderful experience working with A Stem Above. Erin was amazing and answered all questions within a reasonable time frame. I had met with her before my wedding and described to her what I had envisioned and left it up to her and her staff to be creative. The day of my wedding I was absolutely blown away at how gorgeous my flowers were. From the flowers on the tables to the bridesmaid flowers to everything in between, I was almost in tears at how beautiful the flowers were.. I couldn't have asked for more and would recommend A Stem Above to anyone! Just fantastic!

Erin was great to work with! I'm not the bride to care a great deal about the flowers. I knew that we needed something to decorate the space, but I really didn't have much of a vision or to be honest, really cared that much :) So Erin was perfect for us! She has such a creative vision, and I knew after one meeting that she was going to be super easy to work with. She's laid back, very chill and doesn't get frazzled, even when I brought her concerns about a decor piece that we had discussed. She knew it would work and while it didn't come out exactly as we had discussed, it worked well in the space and we got many compliments on it. Erin was great about working within your budget, other places that I had spoke with quoted me way higher and gave me way less, and made me feel very uncomfortable that I didn't want to spend more on our floral. Whereas, Erin, worked with us to make sure that we were comfortable with the decor and the price that we were spending on it.

Erin came highly recommended from our wedding planner, and she did not disappoint. After speaking with a couple different florists, she was the easiest to get a long with, and came in with the least expensive quote. The flowers were beautiful and we couldn't have been happier!

Erin and A Stem Above was a dream to work with from start to finish and designed the most incredible floral arrangements and decor for my wedding on 3/21/15 at Salvage One. From our first meeting Erin was a fantastic listener and was extremely open to the few suggestions/specification­s that I had for my vision. I am a complete novice when it came to floral and design, but she was so helpful with pictures and explanations and truly listened so we came together with the perfect plan. On the day of the wedding Erin was so hardworking, positive, sincere, and I genuinely felt her excitement about the work she was doing for our wedding. She truly went above and beyond. The atmosphere that Erin was able to create could not have been more perfect and truly brought to life everything I could have imagined.

Erin did an excellent job with our wedding flowers! I felt comfortable with her from the beginning. She knows trends, she's honest and open with recommendations. She has that edge you want from a partner you are working with to make your day perfect. I only gave 4 stars on service b/c she took a while to respond to my emails and send updates. That being said, she totally committed undivided attention during our consultations and was very prompt on our wedding day. Even though we did not do a final mockup/trial, the 3 different arrangements that she created were gorgeous and well balanced! She exceeded our expectations and we were thrilled with Erin and A Stem Above to and would recommend them to anyone who wants to do a beautiful and glamorous event!