About this vendor
Crimson is an Oakland based florist. Our floral design is driven by the mysteries of nature, our love of gardening, and creating beautiful things and spaces. With a curious approach to texture and color, we incorporate living specimens and dried botanicals that represent the landscape of the natural world.
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Decorations & Accents
- Aisle Decorations
- Centerpieces
- Flower Girl Baskets
- Pedestals
- Plants
- Vases
Flower Arrangements
- Bouquets
- Bouquet Wraps
- Boutonnieres
- Centerpieces
- Corsages
- Flower Alternatives
Awards and Affiliations
2020 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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out of 5.013 reviews
Allison and Risha were amazing to work with! Their floral arrangements were absolutely beautiful, and I still can't stop thinking about all the incredible work they pulled together...
. Honestly, I just shared some concept images, and they pulled all the great work together. They also set up candles for the reception, and every guest was blown away by the attention to detail. Having them at my wedding was such a gift, and they did an outstanding job.
I highly recommend them, and if I ever need floral arrangements (whether for a special event or just a simple bouquet) I’ll definitely reach out to them.
My goodness. I couldn’t imagine going with anyone else but Allison and Crimson for our wedding florals, and I’m so glad I didn’t. Allison was absolutely wonderful. She knew exactly...
what I wanted, how I wanted it to look and certainly helped me stay within my budget. My husband and I were married in Big Sur, a bit off the beaten path and getting to and from the location was a bit difficult to say the least. Allison arrived a day ahead of time to set everything up, and even was at the venue before our wedding planner the day of. Not only did she set up and provide amazing flowers and plants, she made sure to calm my mothers nerves by including a small bouquet attached to my grandfathers torah, a special request that my mom wanted included - and Allison was happy to oblige. Thank you to Allison and crimson for making mine and my husbands day even more beautiful and special than I ever could have imagined. I’ll never forget it.
I wished for unique arrangements, and Crimson Hort exceeded my expectations. Annie and team provided absolutely beautiful flowers for our wedding reception. Guided by just a few of...
my stated preferences, and a couple conversations to clarify, Annie created colorful, artful bouquets, studded with gorgeous, sometimes unusual blooms. I received a lot of compliments on the hair piece and boutonniere, and was very reluctant to part with my bouquet. We picked up the smaller pieces from the shop (it suited our picture-taking schedule better), and had a large arrangement delivered to the venue. Overall a very lovely experience start to finish, with guidance where I needed it, and customization where I wanted it.
The incredibly talented team at Crimson pulled out all the stops for our summer wedding in Big Sur. They were truly valuable through the whole process. The unique arrangements the...
y made were stunning from the palate of colors to evocative vintage vases that gave my special day all the vibes I was hoping for. They were so sweet to work with and very professional and reliable throughout the planning process as well as well coordinated with my planning team. Can't recommend more highly
Highly recommend! Allison and her team at Crimson were such a breeze to work with.
Professional: Crimson provided quality florals, decor, and designs grounded in expertise and ta...
ste. Stayed within the proposed budget and even gave us tips on how to lower costs, e.g. choosing certain types of flowers over others.
Punctual: Responded to emails and calls promptly, showed up to meetings and the events early, didn't take up a lot of space to set up, and helped break down the event super quickly.
Personable: Allison consulted with us ahead of time, and her vision, confidence, and relaxed attitude was a much-appreciated and much-needed breath of fresh air during the wedding planning process.
Aesthetics: The florals were glorious and perfectly matched our personalities and tastes... We had an Indian-American fusion-style wedding, and the florals complemented and elevated the look of our parties.
All weddings have a lot of moving pieces & some level of stress, and it was such a relief to know right from jump that we'd be taken care of by Crimson Horticulture. Thank you!
Ok so Crimson was an AMAZING choice on so many levels. First, they have a unique perspective on florals/plants that you can not find with just a floral shop. I would looking for so...
mething moody and striking. They delivered in a hugely professional and artistic way, with little to no supervision. I simply gave them a vision and they ran with it. We had a leaf wall that spanned an entire restaurant entry way, amazing table/bar/entry arrangements as well as bouquets for the ceremony. All were perfect, above and beyond the vision I set for them and looked stunning.
I got non-stop compliments. And they were easy and lovely people to coordinate with to boot.
If I did my wedding 20 more times (which I won't ;)), I would book them for every single one.
Crimson was amazing. I love Alison and have known her for some time from her store so they were the only florist I considered for my wedding...which was at an eco-friendly glamping...
resort and I told her the vibe I wanted was Vienna Secession meets Barbra Streisand in A Star Is Born and the flowers were perfect...and a photo of the flowers from the chuppah is on the cover of our wedding album. Oh...and the wedding planner's assistant was ill so Alison and her crew totally stepped up and made some pure magic happen. The team at Crimson is incredibly talented and truly professional and I could not recommend them more for your big day...in Crimson's hands you have one less thing to worry about.
Working with Crimson was an absolute dream come true! From the first time we met, Allison fully understood my vision. She was the first vendor that I talked to, and she even recomm...
ended the most amazing wedding planners (Jack and Ginger Studios). I knew I wanted a unique, darker tablescape and a hanging garden element.
When I walked into my wedding I was blown away. The hanging garden over the dance floor was full of greenery and hanging light fixtures (set extra high for my tall family members!) The tables perfectly suited the darker palette. The effect of all of the taper candles was breathtaking.
Alison's pampas grass creation served as the backdrop for our ceremony, and also a spontaneous moonlit dance party at midnight. The photos are ICONIC.
On top of all of this, Allison and her whole team were an absolute pleasure to work with. I can't recommend them highly enough!
Thank you so much for everything!
Our wedding was held in a large stone hall that Crimson transformed into an opulent, lush, yet intimate space for over 150 guest. Crimson's large alter arrangements set the stage, ...
unique and modern mix of florals and plants filled our dining tables, and stunning bouquets and boutonnieres adorned our bridal party and family. From our first meeting, Allison understood the vision and mood we wanted for our wedding, bringing it to life with her talent and natural style. She looked at images of our venue, educated us about the entire process and mindful of our budget. She worked with us to integrate our color palette, flower choices and allowed us to discover new flowers and plants which created an ambience that far exceeded our expectations. Crimson's table decorations (for over a dozen tables) balanced textures, light, delicate florals and living botanicals. Our guests all remarked on the beauty of the space for which Crimson deserves all the credit. Allison and her team travelled to our wedding site, collaborated with our coordinator and caterer behind the scenes the days before and day of our event. The artistry and aesthetic of the women behind Crimson, while appearing effortless to the bride who walked into this magical space, reflected careful thought and care. Allison and her team worked tirelessly to ensure our space was perfect. She communicated throughout the entire process, was open to ideas, patient and most importantly flexible! The unique, special environment Crimson designed just for us to share with our friends and family, captured the essence of why we were even there celebrating together.
If you don’t want cookie cutter flowers for your wedding get in touch with Crimson!
Crimson made the centerpieces and bouquets for our wedding (2 brides so 2 bouquets!) and really...
listened to us when we described our vision. They were organized, on-time, approachable and super creative in their exectution.
I still look at the photos and swoon!
1000% recommended!
I wasn't the bride who had a clear idea of what I wanted. Luckily, I surrounded myself with AMAZING folks who created something so incredible, I couldn't have come up with it if I ...
tried. Crimson created stunning bouquets for me, my bridesmaids, beautiful coordinating pieces for the guys, gorgeous centerpieces for our dinner, and the most incredible canopy thing-y that created an unforgettable setting for our vows. I highly, highly recommend Crimson to anyone.
I cannot imagine a more perfect florist than CHR. Lonna and Allison did an unbelievable job with our wedding - and went far beyond the call of duty. Our wedding theme was pretty un...
usual - think 19th century botanist laboratory - and they NAILED IT. Each tablescape was totally unique, and had artistic and architectural qualities that you'd have to see to believe: pinned butterflies under bell jars, crystals, antique books, antlers, tiny statuettes - the list goes on. The ceremony decor and "ambiance" pieces that they created were the most photographed component of our entire event - it looked like something out of a movie. They worked tirelessly to bring a detailed vision to life for us that was unlike anything our guests had ever seen - who knew that carnivorous plants and antique glassware would pair so beautifully? If you want a florist that will bend over backwards to make your wedding a work of art - look no further. We left many elements totally in their hands (color choices, plant choices, etc.) and could not have been happier. They will blow your mind.
I could not have IMAGINED a better florist. I made paper poppies for decor in the wedding, and she incorporated all of my elements into the floral accents. She did my bouquet, thre...
e bouts, a brides bouquet, petals for the flower girl, a flower piece for her hair, and a small bouquet for the grooms mother. She also threw in a HUGE bundle of flowers and pretty thistles to include in our paper arrangements. It was a destination wedding, and she packed everything up for us super carefully, and included all SORTS of fun goodies to add to the venue... We had asked the venue to clean up for us, use the centerpieces as they wished, or let the staff take them home... And then we noticed that our guests were smuggling them out :) The ultimate compliment. I go to friend's homes and see the preserved centerpieces greeting me in all the familiar places. Thanks Crimson!
Contact
470 49th Street, Oakland, CA | California
Crimson Horticultural Rarities