Custom Designs for Every Couple
Tampa Bay Area and 50 miles surrounding
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AWARD WINNER (1X)
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By The Bay Floral is a floristry business based out of St. Petersburg, FL that provides custom arrangements for weddings and other special occasions. Heather Bay, owner and designer, has been creating florals for weddings in the Tampa Bay area for more than 15 years. You can call on this seasoned designer to craft arrangements for your festivities.
Heather is known for the quality of blooms she uses in her uniquely styled creations. She specializes in eclectic pieces though she also offers to create florals in other styles, such as contemporary, tropical, and rustic. Through By The Bay Floral, this designer aims to provide to-be-weds with florals that truly reflect their personalities.
By The Bay Floral offers wedding services by appointment only, with Heather happy to chat with you in person, online, or by phone. This florist is located in a scenic area so Heather has experience in helping couples seeking florals for their destination wedding. You can contact her directly for a complimentary consultation.
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Wedding Arch
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5.0
out of 5.022 reviews
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Heather from By The Bay Floral Design is highly praised by multiple reviewers for her exceptional work in creating beautiful wedding florals that exceeded expectations. She is described as attentive, dedicated, and talented, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for her craft. Reviewers appreciate her communication, flexibility, and ability to bring their visions to life within budget constraints. Heather's floral arrangements are consistently highlighted as stunning, vibrant, and breathtaking, making her a highly recommended choice for wedding florals.Review photos
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Andrea C
5.0
1/21/2025
Heather is wonderful! She took the time to truly understand my vision and brought my inspiration photos to life. Every arrangement was stunning, from the bouquets to the centerpieces, and it was clear she put so much care and attention into every detail.
What really stood out was how attentive she was throughout the entire process. She allowed me to continue sharing ideas and making adjustments in the months leading up to the wedding, ensuring that everything was absolutely perfect on the big day. Her dedication and passion for her work made me feel so at ease.
Seeing her creations on the wedding day took my breath away—they were everything I had envisioned and more. I am so grateful to Heather for helping make our wedding so beautiful and unforgettable. I would recommend her to any bride!
Taycora C
5.0
12/28/2024
Heather is a gem! She will make your vision come to life while staying within your budget. Working with her as a friendor was what led me to hire her for my wedding florals. She’s positive, attentive, and authentic. Our day was perfect with her added touch of beauty! Highly recommend!
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Crystal S
5.0
8/14/2024
Heather was great to work with! She took our vision and made it so much better. We had our reception at an outdoor venue with limitations on height and materials we could use but she made it look beautiful even with the limitations
Maria B
5.0
7/09/2024
Heather was amazing! She asked me about the flowers I wanted in my bouquet and sent detailed images of what the flowers would look like. She was also able to provide me with corsages and boutineers. She even added a free toss bouquet. I was FLOORED when she delivered my flowers. My jaw dropped and would not close. The colors were so bright and tropical - exactly what I wanted and they were the highlight of my wedding! Her prices were also very reasonable. I would definitely book her again!
Nikki R
5.0
6/06/2024
Heather with by the bay floral is absolutely amazing! If you are looking for a florist I strongly recommend you use them! Our wedding flowers turned out better than I could of dreamed for. Our flowers were absolutely beautiful and she arrived early the day of our wedding to get them all set up for us. Thank you so much for everything! You made our special day so perfect!
Kristi M
5.0
11/04/2023
Heather is so talented and such a kind human being! We absolutely loved our custom florals for our spooky wedding. She knew just how to cultivate a classic yet gothic vibe. She even included deaths head moths in my bouquet! An incredible detail. Heather goes above and beyond and we are so grateful to know her. Thank you for making our wedding florals perfect!
Ellen P
5.0
8/11/2023
Heather at By The Bay Floral Design was absolutely fantastic! My husband and I flew in from out of town a few months before our wedding, and Heather was super flexible with meeting us on our timeframe. My husband and I were originally planning to have fake flowers at our wedding, but ultimately decided to go with real flowers after our lovely conversation with Heather. She truly made everything a breeze for us and brought our vision to life. She really took the extra time to get to know us and was cool and collected when we kept adding more to our order haha. At the wedding, she was quick and efficient and you hardly knew she was there! The flowers were also super fresh. My husband and I loved working with Heather and would highly recommend her to anyone getting married in the Tampa area! 💙
-Ellen & Joe
Melissa C
5.0
6/03/2023
Heather was absolutely amazing to work with and her work is beautiful! When I was requesting quotes, I was shocked at how expensive everything was coming back. By the Bay Floral came back with by far the most reasonable rate. During our initial consultation we met in person to walk through everything I wanted and to go over my vision. Throughout the entire process Heather was easy to communicate with and always responded back to any changes or questions I had super quickly. Everything came out perfectly and she absolutely nailed exactly what I was looking for! Everything from the bouquets, to the arch flowers, to our centerpieces, came out absolutely beautiful! I would look no where else than Heather at By the Bay Floral for your wedding or other floral needs!
Vendor response 06/05/2023
Thank you so much Melissa!! Congratulations to both of you and we wish you both the ever a...
fter life together!! Thank you so much for letting us be a part of your special day :-)
Susan C
5.0
12/15/2022
My wedding was 12/11/2022, and I highly recommend this florist! Heather worked with me to stay within my budget, and the flowers were so beautiful, they looked like I far exceeded my budget. She was so friendly and responsive. Phenomenal florist.
Vendor response 12/15/2022
Thank you so much Susan!! We LOOOVED getting to be your florist for your Big Day and we wi...
sh you both the happiest of lives together!!
Megan F
5.0
11/25/2022
Heather was amazing to work with! She made the most beautiful bouquets and centerpieces I have ever seen! She was easy to communicate with and even did last minutes changes for me 12 hrs before dropping off the flowers.
Vendor response 11/25/2022
Thank you Megan!!!
We absolutely LOOOVED making your beautiful wedding flowers and you wer...
e such a pleasure to work with throughout the planning process:0D
Congratulations to you both and we wish you a lifetime of happiness and love!!!
Jayda V
5.0
11/10/2022
Heather went above and beyond with our floral arrangements! We wanted a Hawaiian Beach vibe with very tropical flowers, but not your cliche beach look. She did exactly that and really helped us to feel back at home in Hawaii, but on the beach of St. Pete. She is so chill and did not disappoint!
Vendor response 11/11/2022
Thank you so much Jayda!!
I absolutely loved making your wedding florals and I wish you bo...
th the happiest lives together!!
Laura C
5.0
10/15/2022
The best florist! Heather is the best, sooo nice, helpful and very professional. I highly recommend her. My flowers were so beautifullll! She did Above and beyond, totally exceeded my expectations, it was amazing! Loved it all
Vendor response 10/16/2022
Thank you so much!!! We absolutely loved making your wedding flowers and I am so happy to ...
have been a small part of your special day :-)
Jamilla B
5.0
10/03/2022
She brought our vision to life. She went through everything with us and was very easy to work with. She stayed during the ceremony to repurpose things for the reception. She was also very affordable. I’m so happy with our experience!
Vendor response 10/04/2022
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!! We absolutely LOVED working with you on your...
wedding day and I wish you both a happily ever after life together!!
Kate R
5.0
9/06/2022
Hands down the most helpful vendor in all of my wedding planning! Heather is easy to work with, full of industry knowledge and my florals turned out stunning!
Vendor response 09/06/2022
Thank you so much!!! This just made my day :-)
You were such a pleasure to work with and I...
am so happy to have been your wedding florist!!
We wish you both a beautiful long happy life together!!
Rocky J
5.0
6/20/2022
Just wanted to give a big shout-out to Heather for everything she's done to make our wedding as smooth and stress-free as I could ever imagine. Heather is so easy to communicate with from the very start of planning and consultation. She truly listened to my vision/aspiration and went above and beyond with her expertise to bring it to life. She has great attention to details and is amazingly prompt and patient to respond to my questions and requests for adjustment. What I felt most grateful for is how she respected our budget and did her best to help, which is so rare in today's wedding/event business.
Would absolutely recommend!!
Hana A
5.0
6/18/2022
Heather was wondaful to work with! She worked with me step by step as I made my floral selections and the flowers were absolutely stunning!
Kelsey H
5.0
4/29/2022
Heather is AMAZING and truly talented. Our wedding floral arrangements were true perfection.
Concetta M
5.0
4/08/2022
Heather was just wonderful to work with. We planned our wedding from out of state so everything was via phone and email. She took in all the ideas and visions I had and made them come to life. She was so easy to work with and we are so happy with how everything turned out. My flowers were absolutely beautiful and everyone commented on them at the wedding and even after. We are so happy with our choice and loved everything Heather created!
Vendor response 04/09/2022
Thank you so much for your glowing review!! We absolutely loved working with you on your s...
pecial day and are so thankful that you let us be a part of it :-)
Emily O
5.0
2/28/2022
Everything was perfect! She listened to what my inspiration was and went above and beyond. Absolutely beautiful.
brittany s
5.0
11/23/2021
Heather was a pleasure to work with. She brought my boho wedding to life and utilized my colors and dried florals beautifully. Our arch and bouquet was perfect. Highly Recommend
Eden V
5.0
10/26/2021
Heather was on the preferred vendors list for my location & I could not have been any happier with the turnout!
She was GREAT at communicating — even thru email with a destination bride like myself. I have a mom who loves to send emails & Heather was always so quick to respond. She sent us multiple examples of her work & was able to combine certain aspects to make them PERFECT for me. She was quick, prompt & most importantly amazing at putting together beautiful arrangements. I’m so glad I have photographs of them so that I can remember it forever. Thanks so much for adding to an experience I’ll never forget.
Vendor response 10/26/2021
Thank you so much!!
We absolutely LOVED being a part of your special day and we wish you b...
oth a Happily Ever After life together!!!!
Melissa S
5.0
7/14/2021
When we had to cancel our original wedding and plan an entirely new wedding in 3 months, things were pretty stressful. Luckily our wedding planner helped us to find Heather. We were planning a destination wedding in St. Pete and Heather graciously agreed to meet with us via video conference. Through this meeting I was able to show her some ideas I had for our florals and Heather walked us through various flowers and arrangements that would fit with what we were looking for. Then just a couple weeks before the wedding, Heather was once again incredibly flexible and helpful when I wanted to add more arrangements to the wedding. On the day of the wedding, Heather arrived to my hotel room with my bouquet and bridesmaids’ bouquets and I was stunned! The flowers were absolutely gorgeous! Our guests continuously raved about how beautiful all of the arrangements were and how the flowers were just absolutely amazing. Heather was an absolute dream to work with and her work is definitely stunning. We were so lucky to have been able to work with her and would definitely work with her again!
Vendor response 07/14/2021
Thank you so much Melissa!!
We are so thankful that you let us be a part of your big day!
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