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$2,500 starting price
Serving the Tampa Bay area
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Alta McCarthy
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AWARD WINNER (2X)
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A modern look with old fashion values! After more than 40 years as a designer and business owner, I still LOVE what I do! My goal is create a special look that is as unique as each couple I work with, designing beautiful bouquets, personal flowers, ceremony and reception settings to dazzle the imaginations of all. Creativity has been my passion for many years, and I love a challenge so whether you're looking for Traditional or Modern, Country, BoHo or Chic, intimate or large weddings, we can design a look just for you!
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Alta McCarthy
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I have been a floral designer or shop owner since 1980, starting in MA before moving to the Tampa area in 2004. After nearly 40 years in the business, I still LOVE what I do! My goal is create a special look that is as unique as each couple I work with, designing beautiful bouquets, personal flowers, ceremony and reception settings to dazzle the imaginations of all. Creativity has been my passion for many years, and I love a challenge. Whether you're looking for Traditional or Modern, Country or Chic, intimate or large weddings, we do it all, please call us today
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4.9
out of 5.034 reviews
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Alta Fleura received glowing reviews from multiple couples for their exceptional floral arrangements for weddings. Alta was praised for her professionalism, creativity, and ability to bring unique ideas to life. Clients appreciated her attention to detail, quick responsiveness, and the stunning bouquets that exceeded their expectations. Working with Alta was described as a joy, with couples highly recommending her services for weddings.- Top reviews
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Yeseliette B
5.0
2/05/2025
Beautiful florals. Most of the flora I wanted was out of season but they really cam through and brought the most beautiful bouquets, they are willing to work with unique ideas
Joann W
5.0
5/02/2024
Alta made my bridal bouquet dreams come true! So thankful that we found her đ She was there every step of the way and always available for phone calls and responded quickly to emails! She is very professional and knowledgeable! We highly recommend Alta Fleura!
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Hillary L
5.0
3/26/2023
Alta was an absolute joy to work with. She took my ideas and made floral arrangements more beautiful than I could have ever imagined.
Natalie R
5.0
12/20/2022
We had Alta Fleura do all the floral arrangements for our wedding on 12/10/2022, and they were absolutely gorgeous! Alta handles everything with care and is an amazing artist with flowers as her medium! The arrangements and bouquets were exactly as I had imagined from our consultations! We could not be happier with our choice to have Alta as our wedding florist!
response 12/21/2022
Thank you Natalie and Matthew! I loved working with you both, and my team had so much fun ...
creating your florals and setting the scene for your beautiful wedding and reception. Wishing you both a lifelong love together.
Jessica A
5.0
12/16/2022
My husband and I got married on 12/4/22 and we were in love with how our flowers turned out! Alta was such a pleasure to work with and she made our vision come to life. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. With love, the Amayas.
response 12/20/2022
Thank you Jessica! We are honored to have been a part of your special day. You two were a ...
pleasure to work with as well. We wish you many, many happy years of love and laughter.
Brittney B
5.0
11/10/2022
Our flowers turned out absolutely beautiful!! Alta was so easy and wonderful to work with.
response 11/10/2022
Thank you Brittany! We are so happy you loved your flowers. It was wonderful to be a part ...
of your special day! Congratulations again!
Caroline J
5.0
6/10/2022
This is an amazing florist. She is warm and accommodating. My flowers were so beautiful and fresh. I could not have done better than her!
Thank you so much!!!
hannaH M
5.0
2/13/2022
Alta was so nice! I talked to her on the phone multiple times and she was always so happy to talk and answer questions! I loved my flowers and so did all my guests, everyone who got close to me told me how great my bouquet smelt! I was so happy with it all! Highly recommend Alta!
response 02/15/2022
Thank you Hannah! We loved everything about your wedding...the arch where you said your "I...
Dos", the colors, your dress, the flowers. Every detail was beautiful. Thank you for having us for your special day,
Rebekah R
5.0
12/12/2021
Alta created my absolute dream bouquet! I have never been super into flowers, but when she walked in with my bouquet I cried! I went in with a photo of an idea of what I wanted and she brought it to life in more ways than I could have ever imagined. She was very easy to work with, took the time to listen and was there every step of the way throughout all of our changes. The bridesmaid bouquets were stunning, the boutonnières and corsages were absolutely perfect, and all of the florals involved with our decorations were so so beautiful. We highly recommend working with Alta for your wedding!
response 12/16/2021
Rebekah, we are so happy you loved everything! It was wonderful to be a part of your speci...
al day!
Sandra R
5.0
10/24/2021
Alta and her team were fantastic! The flowers were beautiful and it was exactly how I wanted. Super helpful and very easy process.
response 10/28/2021
Thank You Sandra! We are so happy that we could be a part of your special day. Congratulat...
ions on your wedding!
Lauren G
5.0
4/04/2021
My husband and I got married on March 6, 2021 at Cross Creek Ranch, an all-inclusive venue in Dover, FL. CCRâs preferred florist is Alta Felura, and THANK GOODNESS FOR THAT! Alta was absolutely amazing; every time we spoke, it was like speaking to a friend. She was lovely. And holy smokes, the florals for our wedding were outstanding! My bouquet, in particular, was just absolute perfection. She did such an incredible job! Almost a month later, and I still havenât gotten rid of it because I literally canât bring myself to do so. Looking to get a shadow box so I can display its gorgeousness forever!! I highly recommend Alta to any bride & groom! Thank you so much, Alta! Youâre the best!
Hanna R
5.0
3/23/2021
We had an excellent experience with Alta. Alta was professional, friendly, and so knowledgeable. She clearly has significant experience in flowers and wedding but still has tremendous enthusiasm for it as well. Everything the flower arrangements for the wedding party to the parents to the bouquet toss and everything inbetween was stunning. I didn't have an exact arrangement in mind, just a vision, and it was more perfect than I could have imagined! We would definitely recommend working with Alta.
Timothy B
5.0
11/03/2020
Alta was wonderful to work with! I don't really know much about flowers, but we were able to work together to find the perfect flower arrangement for our wedding. She is very patient and knowledgeable, and our bouquets were stunning!
Nina G
5.0
12/14/2019
Alta was very friendly and personable. She was able to craft the most beautiful fresh wedding bouquet and wedding party flowers that made everything really pop! Every piece had astounding detail and she made sure our every request was met while helping us stay on budget. Very professional and I would highly recommend!
Amanda T
5.0
5/21/2019
Alta was amazing. She is attentive and listened to EXACTLY what we wanted, she made all of my flower dreams a reality! Every single flower at our wedding was perfect. My bouquet was the most gorgeous thing Iâve ever seen. Alta was so easy to work with and so very kind. She also provided extra flowers for the photographer to use and for our cake. On the wedding day she delivered and set up all of the flowers right on schedule. Working with her is a wonderful experience and totally stress free - how it should be! On top of all that, she is affordable and worked with our budget. Our flowers looked and could have easily been far more expensive! If your looking for an amazing florist - and person - Alta is your girl!
response 05/21/2019
Amanda, Thank you so much! I couldn't have asked for a sweeter bride! It truly was a pleas...
ure creating the vision you were looking for. I wish you both a lifetime filled with beautiful memories!
Haley W
5.0
12/26/2018
Alta Fleura was wonderful! The bouquets were absolutely perfect! Alta Fluera also did the flowers for our cake, and they added the perfect finishing touch on our cake!
Tara B
5.0
11/15/2018
Alta was honestly amazing. I am not a flower person and I really don't know much about them. But I did know the vibe I wanted for my bouquet and my bridesmaids. When my flowers arrived on my wedding day I was in awe. They were gorgeous and captured the look I was hoping for. They were whimsical and looked freshly picked out of a forest glen. Thank you for helping make my day the best ever!
Brittany H
1.0
4/20/2017
My flowers were an important part of my wedding day to me but Alta did not show me the attention to detail or concern for them as I had hoped and that every bride deserves on her wedding day. My bouquet was not what I had asked for or what I had shown to Alta, and she seemed less than concerned when I told her. The peonies were the wrong color and looked dead, I was missing the silver dollar eucalyptus I had asked for and found that the 3 tiny succulents in my bouquet were plastic. If using real succulents was going to be an issue I was never made aware of that fact so to be surprised with plastic flowers in my bridal bouquet on my wedding day was a huge disappointment. The peonies were the wrong color and once "sprayed" to lighten the color they looked dead and awful. Apparently Alta's "head wasn't in it" for my wedding and it clearly showed. She was extremely rude and unprofessional when my mother spoke to her and sent us back a $50 check for the peonies. She told me they would be $50 PER FLOWER and there were at least 4 in my bouquet. If you have a choice for a florist use one who will truly make your flowers how you ask and not choose to make decisions without consulting with the bride. I am so utterly disappointed and upset that for my one and only wedding my flowers and bouquet were just awful.
Michelle C
5.0
2/12/2017
Alta Fleura was incredible to work with and provided the most beautiful flowers for our wedding. They were able to make suggestions on flowers to stay within our budget since the flowers I originally wanted are very pricy this time of the year. The flowers were delivered on time and were stunning!
Saida C
5.0
2/11/2017
Alta provided spectacular arrangements. She delivered the flowers to the right location even though there was a last minute change.
Colleen G
5.0
12/02/2016
The flowers were to die for! I hadve to admit the bouquets were my biggest concern going into my wedding day, because I had an idea of what I really wanted them to look like and I didn't want to be disappointed. Let me tell you, she did an amazing job and the bouquets were even better than I pictured! She took my vision and made it a reality, absolutely beautiful job by Alta!
Jason G
5.0
11/10/2016
What an amazing experience with Alta Fleura! We got exactly what we envisioned, even though we gave them very little to start from. They knew the right questions to ask, helping lead us to our vision. The use of fresh herbs and succulents was incredible. Every arrangement from bouquet to boutonniere fit perfectly within our theme, and our budget! HIGHLY recommend!
Bryn d
5.0
10/22/2015
These ladies are amazing! My flowers were gorgeous and lasted days after our wedding. Alta and Tamara were invaluable to me during my planning process and especially the day of. I love these ladies so much for their hard work and dedication to our wedding.
Thank you!
Bryn and James 9/26/15
Lauren R
5.0
2/06/2014
Everything was absolutely beautiful and perfect. They listened to what I wanted, and combed through picture after picture of flowers with me until everything was just the way I wanted! She arrived on time the day of the wedding and was so sweet! I highly recommend this florist!
Niki K
5.0
11/13/2013
Alta Fleura was amazing to work with. She is kind, patient, and extremely talented at what she does. We had a very unique concept for our wedding (steampunk) that involved using objects such as lightbulbs in the bouquets, and Alta just loved it and exceeded my greatest expectations. I really wasn't very familiar with many flower types, but she walked me through the different flowers that worked for my color scheme. I gave her several last minute requests and she accommodated all of them without a problem at all. She also worked with us to offer options for centerpieces that worked with our budget. I absolutely recommend working with her!!
Amy W
5.0
10/30/2013
Alta was a very professional woman and easy to talk to. She was very detail oriented and she made sure to find flowers that would fit my budget and my wants. I wanted peonies really bad, they're out of season in October. She recommended a similar flower that is much cheaper and it kind of looks like a baby peony (I forget the flower name and God knows I wouldn't spell it right anyway). My bouquets, bouts, and corsages that I picked out (with a lot of help from Alta) were beautiful and definitely me! We live in NJ (were married in Dover, FL) so most of the communication had to be done over the phone or email. This was not a problem because she was excellent with communication(I wish I could rate her for that). I had to make a few last minute changes and there was no issue with that. She was very accommodating and very knowledgeable on the different varieties of flowers and greenery. I highly recommend Alta Fleura for anyone in the Tampa area. She was great to work with and made my ideas into a reality (I cannot say how many Pinned flowers I showed her and she was able to combine all my ideas into one).
Jessica G
5.0
6/20/2013
She really made all of our bouquets look beautiful. She really listened to everything that had visioned and made it come to life! She also included a complimentary bridal bouquet to toss which was equally as beautiful!
Jennifer S
5.0
5/14/2013
Alta did my flowers for my wedding and they were beautiful. She listened to what I wanted, showed me pictures to make sure she understood. I was not disappointed!
lindsey g
5.0
4/10/2012
My flowers at my wedding were so perfect! I loved my flower choices, Alta did such a great job with them!
Amy C
4.0
4/02/2012
Alta is wonderful. She came recommened by our venue and she really delivered. She is nice and easy to talk to and the flowers were beautiful! My bouquet stayed in great shape for the whole wedding!
Tracie W
5.0
3/24/2012
Alta did my flowers and did an amazing job with them. Very beautiful. My grandmother passed right before my wedding and she was able to put the money for her corsage into my bouquet to make it bigger and she even comps the toss bouquet! I just showed her a photo and she made it happen. You wont be sorry if you choose her.
Monica M
5.0
12/27/2011
Alta was not only good at what she does but she is too sweet! I dealt with her all the way until the day before my wedding because we werent sure if certain people would make it. She was able to make last minute changes as if it were no problem. Her prices are good and I would definately recommend her!
Amanda B
5.0
11/13/2011
Alta provided the fresh flowers for my wedding. She made the most beautiful bouquet for me! I was thrilled when I saw all her beautiful work! Alta was extremely professional to work with, yet at the same time she made you fell as if you were talking to a friend. Also, her prices were very fair! I would definitely recommend her!!!
Jaymi P
5.0
10/18/2011
Alta created an amazing bouquet...exactly what I wanted. She took my idea and brought it to life!!
She is the sweetest lady to work with!
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