Floral Designs by Melissa

Melissa did a phenomenal job with our wedding florals and I could not recommend her enough!! She understood my vision perfectly and really took the time to figure out exactly what I wanted. I was blown away by the quality and thoughtful design of all the florals. She is also very easy to work with and everything was absolutely seamless on the day of! You can tell she absolutely loves what she does and will not regret hiring her!!

Floral Designs By Melissa was the perfect choice for our wedding. We could not have asked for a better experience or more beautiful floral arrangements. Melissa took the time to get to know exactly what we were looking for, and created floral arrangements that were more beautiful than I could have imagined. Melissa was flexible, accommodating, and an absolute treat to work with. Melissa went above and beyond what I envisioned. I could not recommend her more—she is a gem.

Melissa was an outstanding florist! From start to finish she was professional, knowledgeable, and kind. I had very little knowledge of flowers, Melissa directed me through pictures and was able to bring all my visions to life. We could not have asked for a better florist!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Melissa!! I was planning my CT wedding celebration from CA, which added an extra challenge to the process. Melissa and I met on zoom and I left our first call feeling relieved, understood, grateful and excited!! Melissa respected my budget and my vision and provided amazing ideas of how to incorporate those into our floral arrangements. When we got to the venue and saw the most gorgeous centerpieces, I was absolutely floored. Melissa designed exactly what I was hoping for and I could not have been happier. I recommend Floral Designs by Melissa with 100% confidence.

Melissa knocked it out of the park! We could not have been more pleased with how our flowers turned out. She was the third vender we spoke with, and from that first call, we knew she was the obvious choice. I highly recommend you tap into her talent!!

Melissa did a stunning job, we couldn’t have asked for anything better. She took the ideas we had and ran with them. We were amazed to see the bouquets and greenery arch she created for our wedding day. The bouquets hit each of my preferences and she used the prettiest flowers - some of which we had never seen before - and arranged them in such a unique way. Melissa is also so kind and a pleasure to work with. Not only did she check in on us before the ceremony, but she made several phone calls over the course of wedding planning to check in on not only my vision, but how I was feeling emotionally. She has such a loving and personal touch that she brings with her and it is very evident in her work. We have nothing but kind things to say about our experience with Melissa and would highly recommend her!

Melissa did an amazing job for my daughter's wedding this weekend. The flowers were so beautiful. She listened to the bridal couple's opinions and integrated it in to her design for the day. She choose such beautiful and unique flowers, some of which we had never seen before. It was magical. She was professional and checked in regularly with the bride. Thank you so much for making it a fabulous day!

Melissa is truly talented at floral design. When I first found her business, I was in love with every single photo I had seen of her work. When we met for our first consultation over zoom, I knew I was in good hands. She is so friendly, knowledgeable, responsive and organized. She was very consultative about the things I did or did not need to make my vision (and budget) work. The quality of the flowers she uses is unbelievable. The centerpieces we brought home stayed looking fresh and beautiful for weeks after our wedding had ended. She really made my dreams come true with every single flower that was a part of my wedding day. Melissa is a fantastic florist, so please consider her for your wedding or next event! I cannot recommend her enough!

Melissa was great to work with. She was so organized, attentive, and made the most beautiful bouquets, centerpieces, arch, and more! We changed our color pallet 2 weeks before our wedding, and she was able to accommodate the change with no problem. Everyone was talking about how beautiful our flowers were and what great variety we had. I highly recommend Floral Designs by Melissa for your wedding!

We had a great experience working with Melissa to design and install the flowers for our wedding day. She was responsive throughout the process and made it easy to ask questions, view floral menus, and make selections. Melissa listens to her clients and provides valuable insights throughout the planning stages. We were thrilled with our wedding flowers and the process. When you are going to spend as much money as you do on wedding flowers then you should do it with a professional and that's exactly what Melissa is. We cant thank you enough, Melissa!

Melissa is absolutely incredible! I am so obsessed with my bouquet and wedding florals!! The quality of flowers were incredible and they smelled so good!! Our guests could not stop talking about them and couldn’t wait to take them home at the end of the night. She did an amazing job and we truly appreciative her hard work and attention to detail. We didn’t know much about flowers or what we needed and Melissa helped to guide us in the right direction. She is super easy to work with and talked us through every step of the way. She stayed at our venue until everything looked absolutely perfect for our reception. It was amazing working with Melissa and would absolutely use her again. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding florist!!

Melissa did an incredible job for us, the flowers fresh beautiful and really set the ambiance. Thank you!

I recently had the pleasure of working with Melissa as our wedding florist, and I cannot express how thrilled I am with her services. From the moment we contacted them to the big day itself, everything was flawless. Communication: Melissa was incredibly responsive and attentive throughout the entire planning process. She took the time to listen to our vision and offered valuable suggestions to enhance our floral arrangements. Creativity: Melissa’s artistic talents truly shone on our wedding day. The floral arrangements were nothing short of breathtaking. They perfectly captured the essence of our theme and color palette, creating arrangements that were both elegant and unique. Our guests couldn't stop complimenting the flowers! Quality: The quality of the flowers and arrangements was exceptional. The flowers held up beautifully throughout the day. Professionalism: On the day of the wedding, Melissa arrived on time, and everything was set up meticulously. They worked seamlessly with our wedding planner and venue staff, ensuring that every detail was perfect. Their professionalism was truly remarkable. Value: Melissa provided outstanding value for the quality and service we received. In conclusion, Melissa played a significant role in making our wedding day a dream come true. Their dedication, creativity, and attention to detail were exceptional, and I would wholeheartedly recommend them to any couple looking for a wedding florist. Thank you, Melissa for adding so much beauty and magic to our special day!

My husband and I had the absolute honor of having Melissa as our florist vendor for our wedding back in July! Melissa truly went above and beyond - between her promptness, kindness, honesty and creativeness our florals were exactly what I envisioned for my big day! 10/10 recommend!!!

We absolutely loved working with Melissa and our wedding florals were truly stunning! Throughout the planning process, Melissa was a pleasure to work with - I was always impressed by her organization and attention to detail, plus she knew exactly the questions to ask to help us achieve our vision. When we decided to pivot to a brighter color scheme she fully embraced it and delivered - everything was gorgeous!! Seeing my bouquet for the first time on our wedding day brought me so much joy and I could not have been happier with it. We feel lucky to have had her as part of our team for the big day.

Melissa was amazing to work with and her flowers were absolutely perfect!!! We had an exact vision in mind for our day and Melissa absolutely delivered - the flowers were gorgeous! Not only that, but Melissa was super easy to reach and stuck around well into our wedding to make sure everything went off without a hitch! I highly recommend Floral Designs by Melissa - they really made our day amazing!!

I recently worked with Melissa for my wedding, and I couldn't have been happier with her work, and with the process of working with her. Melissa is fabulous. She was extremely detailed and on top of things. We had multiple consultations to work out every single detail and make my vision come to life. I didn't have a very specific idea, and I can't name more than a few flowers, but we talked about the wedding's tone and color scheme and put together a floral plan that I absolutely loved. She provided bouquets for myself and 7 bridesmaids, wristlets for the mothers, corsages for the groom, fathers, and grandfathers, petals for my flower girls, centerpieces, candles, cake florals, and an absolutely stunning arch. Melissa helped me stay within my budget by helping me prioritize more cost-effective flowers and items (for example, we repurposed some bridesmaids bouquets for cake flowers). My guests were raving about the bouquets. Melissa is an absolute delight to work with. She was so responsive, warm, and kind. She graciously helped me as a sounding board with a few other questions and wedding details. She helped add some sentimental details to our florals when we had a loss in the family before the wedding. I already miss working with her and I am rushing to write this review two days after my wedding. I can't recommend her enough. If you are lucky enough to work with Floral Designs by Melissa, you will be in very good hands!

Melissa did an incredible job for our NYE wedding! She listened to everything we imagined and brought our ideas to life. She made us feel confident about everything each step of the way and we didn't have a single worry going into our wedding day. Highly recommend!

I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to work with Melissa and her team for the floral arrangements for my wedding. Melissa was professional, relatable, and flexible with every meeting, including the day of the wedding. For instance, she was able to add on flower petals to the order just hours before the wedding when I forgot to include them in original contract. Melissa provided her expert opinion cordially in every meeting, and I am forever thankful for her patience with us and the ample amount of advice she gave us to make sure our vision came true. She would verify every decision with us and would call if she felt something needed to be discussed rather than making the decision on her own. I hope I have an excuse to use Melissa and her team's talent for another event!

Where do I begin? Melissa made my wedding dreams come true! The first time I cried happy tears the day of my wedding was when she walked in with my bouquet! I initially heard of her from a friend that used her for her wedding. I was instantly impressed by the set up of the breakdown she sends you after your first meeting with her. Melissa puts you first, she will walk you through how everything will look and make sure she is understanding exactly what you want to ensure that your florals for the big day are perfect. My flowers were everything I always wanted and Melissa completely outdid herself and created the most beautiful arraignments and bouquets that have ever seen! I would recommend Melissa to anybody that I know over and over again! Book her now!

Beautiful pieces! Designed amazing floral pieces based on my vague requests, which was impressive. Wonderful to work with, reasonable pricing, would definitely recommend

The review is long overdue! I got married on 10/29/22 and Melissa was my florist. She's truly phenomenal. She did an amazing job with my flowers - everything looked stunning, from the bouquets to the centerpieces and the archway décor. Melissa is such a kind and considerate individual who aims to give her clients the vision of their dreams. She listens and just wants each bride to be happy and satisfied with their flowers. She's amazing!

Melissa is the ABSOLUTE BEST. Look no further. She is an artist with incredible attention to detail and she really takes the time to listen to the couple's vision and bring it to life. My flowers were absolutely stunning. We had an unusual request to incorporate marigolds into some of the personal flowers as an homage to my husband's late father and most florists scoffed at the idea or told us it was impossible or a bad idea. Not Melissa! She loved the idea that we wanted to use flowers for such a sentimental reason and went above and beyond to incorporate them exactly how we envisioned. She even suggested growing and drying the marigolds ourselves so we had a personal connection! And a few days before the wedding she called to tell me that a particular flower we had planned to use were not the right shade and she didn't think they were what I wanted, and we came up with a solution. I couldn't believe the attention to detail and dedication to sticking as closely to our vision as possible! She is the absolute sweetest person with quick and professional communication, and she does her best to work within the budget you set and give you the best value possible. I cannot recommend her enough. If you want breathtaking flowers and a true artist to work with bringing your vision to life, stop searching and hire Melissa

I could write an entire novel on just how incredible working with Melissa was. After just one conversation with her, she was able to take my messy ideas that I couldn't quite put into words and turn it into EXACTLY what I imagined. She answered every question I had, was able to show me real time examples of what she was imagining, and really took the time to go through every detail with me. I spent the months leading up the wedding talking about how excited I was for my flowers, and boy oh boy, Melissa did NOT disappoint. I knew what I was going to get, but I can't describe the feeling I had seeing the flowers for the first time. Everything was PERFECT in every sense of the word - from my bridal bouquet to the bridesmaids bouquet, the centerpieces, all of it - Melissa's designs truly took my breath away. People are STILL talking about how beautiful the flowers were! Melissa was so kind and caring throughout the process, and I cannot thank her enough for adding such beautiful, picture perfect elements to our day. She is the BEST!!

Melissa is AMAZING. She helps your vision come to life within your desired budget. She is there to talk to throughout the entire process and has a real attention to detail. I changed my colors up later in my planning and she was so accommodating. My flowers were BREATHTAKING everyone kept saying how stunning they were, it was exactly my vision. I highly recommend Melissa!!

Melissa did the flower arrangements for our wedding in September and I couldn’t imagine a better display. She really took the time to go over each little detail of what I asked for and gave her opinion on what we did or didn’t need to get the vision. The day of I didn’t have to worry about arranging the flowers at all, she came and put everything together seamlessly. I couldn’t imagine using anyone else for our big day!

Melissa and her team were incredible to work with! Melissa is kind, organized, passionate about her work, and very talented. I had several calls with Melissa prior to my wedding day and she was able to help me decide on floral arrangements that fit the vibe of my venue and the overall look I was hoping to achieve. The day of our wedding Melissa and her team were prompt, efficient, and put together a truly STUNNING set of floral arrangements. Her work truly exceeded my expectations. Melissa also spritzed my wedding bouquet in between photos which speaks to how much she cares about her clients and her craft. I truly cannot recommend Melissa enough! Trust me when I saw you will NOT be disappointed.

Melissa and her team were INCREDIBLE. We sent her inspiration photos prior to the wedding and the end result was even better than the photos we sent her! We were going for a colorful, whimsical vibe and Melissa nailed it. Not only were the florals absolutely gorgeous, but Melissa was a pleasure to work with. She was so accommodating and willing to work with us up to the very last minute as we were navigating a potential hurricane and had to determine whether we would have the ceremony outside or not. She was incredibly helpful and was quick to respond to any questions we had. She even made a floral collar for our dog to wear during the ceremony! All our guests commented on how beautiful the bouquets and flower arrangements were. You can tell Melissa loves what she does through her work. If I could give her a million stars I would—I highly recommend Melissa!

As a plant person and a lover of flowers, they were central to my wedding vision, and I couldn't have found a better florist to bring it all to life than Melissa. From our first call, she asked thoughtful questions to really hone in on what I wanted, I never felt rushed or pressured, and she was reassuring and helpful through the whole process. She talked through each flower choice with me and how everything would coordinate. When my table sizes changed at the last minute, she created an elegant solution, and everyone commented on how gorgeous the flowers were- even the vessels she chose were more beautiful than what I expected. It's clear that Melissa is living her vocation- her creations are just gorgeous, and I can't believe how lucky I was to find her. I'm still in awe of how beautiful everything looked, and it wouldn't have been possible without her ability to distill down what I wanted, and her clear artistic and creative gifts.

Knowledgeable, Talented, & a pleasure to work with! Just WOW! Melissa was incredible to work with. From the beginning, Melissa listened to the vision we had for our wedding and helped advise on the best flowers for the season and the look we were trying to achieve. She was able to take our vision and turn it into a master plan; our proposal laid out the design for each centerpiece, our ceremony arch set up, and the bouquets and boutonnieres for all of our wedding parties. Having such a structured plan, was so relieving and took the stress off such a big element of our big day. Her plans were like a vision board/blueprint to help organize my venue as well, the day of our wedding coordinator knew where everything would be set up and how to assist Melissa. Throughout the whole wedding planning process, Melissa would check in to make sure everything was still on track and our plans were still accurate, as we got closer to the day we finalized everything and made final arrangements for the big day. The day of was so relaxing since I knew we had been in constant communication and that everything was going to be set up correctly and timely. AND on the day of, our flowers and arrangements looked even better than I could have imagined. My flower, the centerpieces, the cake, the amazing arch everything was absolutely incredible! Melissa is your go to florist, she will take any idea you have and turn it into a masterpiece. My pictures are proof!!

Melissa and her team are just AMAZING. Six months before our wedding, Melissa sat down with us and pieced together my tastes by asking this-or-that questions and noticing if I wasn't over the moon about something. She did everything in her power to find what spoke to me and my vision of autumnal floral vibes. In the end, she came up with exquisite recipes incorporating all of the warm earthy tones I was hoping for, looping in unique stems that pulled everything together. And the execution of the arrangements on the day truly blew me away. I just kept staring at everything whenever I had a moment to admire and can’t wait to see photos capturing the details. The show stopper was an ornate installation on a cedar arch for the ceremony, and the most creative assembly was a floral arrangement popping out of a vintage card catalog. She even found the time to add in some extra stems at each place setting and create some unique bonus pieces with extra product, which was simply above and beyond. Seriously, do yourself a favor and hire Melissa if you can. She works with the best product, and is passionate about her work, communicative, extremely dedicated, and her creative vision brings it all across the finish line with flare. I'm so glad we worked with her and her team!

It has been over 6 weeks since my wedding (Sept 2022) and I am still dreaming of my bouquet and floral arrangements. Melissa went above and beyond for my wedding. She really executed my vision so perfectly. I originally booked Melissa back in December and felt so comfortable with the scheduling/consultation process. Melissa was communicative throughout the whole session and even accommodated the changes I added after our last zoom conversation a month before the wedding. Throughout the year, Melissa and I have been communicating via email, zoom, and phone conversations and I was SO excited to finally get to meet her in person. Honestly, her flowers are a work of art. Not only are they beautiful, but Melissa herself really listens to you, stays within budget and transparent regarding that, and just a kind person overall.

Melissa was absolutely professional, attentive and super talented. The trees she created under the tent were as flawless as the bouquets and centerpieces. She is a true artist and never disappoints. Thank you Melissa for being a part of my day and impressing us and all the guests😊👍🏻

Melissa was so easy to work with. She was an absolute professional with so much knowledge about her craft. From our initial consultation, she impressed me right out the gate. She made helped me take my vision and make it a reality with so much color and incorporated my flower choices with real artistry. Melissa and her team made the day of my wedding so easy, they were prompt and had flawless execution. I would recommend Melissa and her team 100 times over for any wedding or special occasion.

I can't say enough good things about Melissa. We started our wedding process Just before Covid began. Ultimately we needed to reschedule 4 times finally celebrating in September of 2022. Melissa was flexible and patient throughout the whole process. She helped us narrow in on what my daughter's vision was and what flowers would best serve that vision. She then walked us through that process a second time due to the fact that years had passed and the wedding season had changed. She offered very helpful guidance throughout the wedding process and Melissa continued to go above and beyond reaching out multiple times to check in and to confirm our decisions. On the wedding day it was so obvious how closely Melissa had listened to everything my daughter had said. The flowers were spectacular and exactly what my daughter had wanted. She could not have been happier with the results and continued to talk about how perfect the flowers were long after the ceremony ended. I would highly recommend Melissa. She is talented, helpful, and very easy to work with. If you choose Melissa, your end result will be nothing short of perfection!

STOP SCROLLING! No need to look any further. As someone with no prior experience with florists, Melissa made it so easy to make my vision come to life. She was extremely helpful and very knowledgeable. Her expertise really shined through, especially when narrowing down which flower would look best and where. She made my day look exactly as I had always pictured it.

Melissa was fantastic to work with for my wedding! She was extremely knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and flexible. Melissa not only brought my dream to life, but truly went above and beyond.

I absolutely loved working with Melissa on the floral arrangements for our wedding. She was meticulous and gave wonderful suggestions. She must know the name of every flower on earth! We were so pleased with the, bouquets and decorations that she put together for our wedding. She was professional, detail-oriented, and does her work with care. I couldn’t recommend her enough!

Melissa is an absolute artist and master at her craft. From our first meeting, she was warm, creative, and incredibly knowledgeable about every type of plant and flower imaginable. I could describe my vision with my incredibly non-specific and non-existant botanical vocabulary, and Melissa could show me exact flowers, plants, and more that somehow exactly matched even my vaguest descriptions. She brought the images in my mind and on my Pinterest boards to life, and made them look even better than I could have imagined. Melissa was so easy to communicate with throughout the entire process- she checked in with me over every detail, and made sure that I was happy with it (I always was). I was truly blown away the first time I saw my bouquet- I'd never seen such a stunning arrangement before. From centerpieces to bridesmaid bouquets, boutineers, and the Chuppah flowers, I'm still noticing beautiful, subtle details as I go through photos. Melissa's vast botanical knowledge and deep understanding of how different plants thrive, in addition to her artistic vision, make her an absolute gift to work with.

We had a wonderful experience with Melissa! She is very friendly and professional, and her work is absolutely gorgeous. When our venue unexpectedly changed, Melissa did not miss a beat in adjusting our floral needs for the new space. She accommodated our special request for an olive wreath crown for the groom, and even gave us a piece of the olive plant she was going to use to make sure it did not trigger the groom’s very specific allergies. Every bouquet, boutonniere, corsage, and arrangement was beautifully crafted and lasted well past the reception. Melissa’s floral work was exactly what I dreamed it would be, and I would 100% recommend Melissa to anyone planning a wedding or special event!

Melissa was absolutely AMAZING in making my wedding vision come to life. I was super stressed over my budget and had a difficult time making decisions, but Melissa patiently worked with me to find every option possible to fit both my budget and my vision. She offered her expert opinion without any pressure. She responded promptly to all phone calls, texts, and emails. I really felt like I was working with a close friend, she is the absolute sweetest! My flowers were everything I could have wanted and more. They were STUNNING and everyone raves about them. I would use her over and over and over again.

Floral Designs by Melissa was absolutely incredible! I am not typically a big flowers person (I don’t know many types) so I sent Melissa some images (that I changed even up to a month before) and she helped deliver flowers that were far beyond my expectations. My flowers were one of my favorite parts of my wedding - they were absolutely gorgeous. Melissa had my vision come to life, and added in an additional color (from her recommendation) to add a pop I didn’t even even know I needed. Melissa was very professional, very responsible and very punctual. She was willing to work with me to adjust my price to a point that I felt more comfortable with, without sacrificing anything! She was such a pleasure to work with, and I couldn’t be happier with the final product. I would absolutely recommend her for any newly engaged couple - get her to do your flowers you will not be disappointed!!

Melissa from Floral Designs by Melissa is outstanding! Melissa was my vendor for my April 2022 wedding at Saybrook Point. Working with her leading up to the wedding was easy - I appreciated her thoroughness and quickness in reply to phone calls and emails. Her eye for design is incredible - she captured my vision for my table arrangements and bouquets. I would highly recommend her for your upcoming wedding or any event you are planning.

Melissa is an ARTIST with florals. She worked extremely closely with my mom/wedding coordinator to ensure my vision became a reality, and boy did she deliver. The ceremony arch was absolutely stunning, my bouquet was exactly the photo we had discussed, and the centerpieces were outstanding. When guests walked into the reception the flowers were the first thing they noticed and everyone was blown away. Melissa's work adds a dreaminess to the wedding and truly set the vibe at the venue.

I could not have asked for a better florist to work with than Melissa! She is so incredibly talented and made our floral inspiration come to life! She was the most detail-oriented vendor I had the pleasure of working with and I knew I was in good hands from our very first phone call. She was able to curate beautiful bouquets, stunning centerpieces and gorgeous ceremony florals. I will forever recommend her to anyone looking for a florist! Thank you so much Melissa!

Melissa was so helpful and excellent with her floral designs to help an inexperienced bride create the perfect floral designs. She took my ideas and created an experience that went well with my wedding colors. I would most definitely be working with her again for any floral arrangements I may need in the future.

I would highly recommend Melissa to anyone who is looking for a top notch florist! We were looking for a simple and elegant design for our wedding and needed to stay within a certain budget as well. Melissa worked with us on every detail, gave us everything we wanted and was very respectful of our budget! She was super professional, very easy to get in touch with and carried out our vision perfectly. She made our wedding day so beautiful, from the bouquets to the floral centerpieces, and we couldn't be happier with our choice of florist. Thank you so much Melissa!!

Melissa was wonderful to work with and was incredibly helpful every step of the process. She really helped us create a beautiful vision for our wedding florals and they turned out incredibly and were absolutely beautiful. Melissa was extremely helpful in not only offering suggestions but also explaining how wedding florals work and was transparent and upfront about pricing and specific flower suggestions. We had a budget and Melissa worked with us to stay within it. I would recommend Melissa 100 times over!!

Floral Designs by Melissa outstanding! My beautiful, bouquet, maid of honor bouquet, table centerpieces, the amazing large table vase..OMG! Then of course the Arbor, just stunning. Melissa saw my vision and more. My husband and I, our guests, family, everyone thought how beautiful it all was. Thank you so much.... Michelle & Bill Schafer

We had the most amazing wedding flowers thanks to Floral Designs by Melissa. Melissa was kind and easy to work with while maintaining her professionalism. She really listened to what we envisioned and was able to suggest different types of flowers to give us the look we were hoping for while staying within our budget. She was very responsive to all our questions and provided helpful advice while going through the wedding planning process. Melissa took the time to understand our vision and our arrangements and bouquets turned out even better than we could have dreamed of. The colors and quality of the flowers that Melissa used were stunning. We got so many compliments on our flowers, and we were able to enjoy the flowers after the wedding because they lasted so long. Every time we look at photos of our wedding flowers we smile.

Melissa out did herself for our wedding. The flowers were gorgeous and fresh! She made me dream wedding come true! Thank you so much