Affordable Manhattan Flower Shop
$2,000 starting price
AWARD WINNER (7X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Our goal is to exceed your expectations. We realize a wedding is a once in a lifetime affair! Our designs are vibrant, distinctive and incomparable to satisfy the most discriminating tastes. We provide exceptional, personalized service and use only the freshest flowers for your special day.
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+21 years in business
Speaks English, Spanish and Serbo-Croatian
6 team members
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5.0
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Flowers by Richard received glowing reviews from customers for their exquisite floral arrangements, fair pricing, and exceptional service. Richard's talent, passion, and professionalism shone through in creating beautiful bouquets, centerpieces, and boutonnieres that enhanced the wedding venue's ambiance and captured the couple's vision. Customers appreciated his affable nature, helpfulness, and attention to detail throughout the planning process. With impeccable flowers, seamless coordination, and budget-friendly pricing, Richard was highly recommended for weddings and events, earning praise for his attentive and stress-free approach towards creating memorable floral designs.Review photos
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Molly V
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5.0
8/18/2023
Choosing Flowers by Richard for our wedding's floral arrangements was the best decision we could have made. Every bouquet, centerpiece, and boutonnière crafted by Richard was a testament to his sheer talent and undeniable passion. From our initial consultation, Richard showcased not only his depth of knowledge about flowers but also his genuine understanding of the profound emotions and significance weddings hold.
Richard perfectly brought our wedding theme to life with arrangements that captured every essence of our vision. The flowers were fresh, vibrant, and maintained their splendor throughout the event, enhancing the ambiance of our venue. Guests were captivated by the meticulous details and the personal touches Richard infused into every floral piece.
But what stood out the most was Richard's affable nature, blending seamlessly with his top-notch professionalism. Throughout the planning phase, he was attentive to our desires, offering invaluable advice and ensuring every floral element was flawless.
Amidst a day replete with cherished moments, Richard's floral masterpieces remain a standout highlight. His expertise and artistry are unparalleled, and I wholeheartedly endorse Flowers by Richard to every future bride or event organizer. To top it all, Richard's pricing is unbeatable, demonstrating his genuine commitment to working with varied budgets without compromising on quality.
Richard, our heartfelt gratitude goes out to you for amplifying the beauty of our special day with your floral wonders. Your magic touch will forever be a part of our wedding memories. We love you, Richard!
Lucy Z
5.0
6/04/2024
The bride and bridesmaid bouquets as well as boutonnieres were beautiful! Richard was very easy to communicate with and his pricing was affordable!
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Diana M
5.0
1/13/2024
Richard is a Godsend. I don’t know how people can afford to have a wedding in NYC without reasonable vendors like him who provide quality florals at a reasonable price. Thankyou Richard!
Jacqueline M
5.0
11/16/2022
Richard was incredibly helpful and easy to work with. He was very responsive, organized, and understanding of the flexibility needed throughout the stages of planning. Also a great value for your money, and the flowers were beautiful. Would definitely recommend him for any NYC event!
Aisling H
5.0
11/07/2022
I absolutely loved working with Flowers by Richard. Richard is such a wonderful energy! He really listens to what you want and helps work with you to keep your vision alive and stay in budget!
The flowers and décor all looked amazing on the day! So many people complimented our gorgeous arch. I wanted a simple bouquet but he made sure it was still exquisite! Thank you so much Richard!
Mary H
5.0
7/15/2022
Richard was fantastic to work with! He made me a beautiful pink rose bridal bouquet. Richard worked with me on pricing and made sure the flowers were within my budget. Richard was also very prompt with responding and had the flowers ready for pick up on time. Richard made this part of planning my wedding stress free and easy going. I would highly recommend!
Daniel M
5.0
6/20/2022
Richard and team were fantastic partners for our wedding! Our wedding was on a yacht sailing around NYC (departing first from Chelsea Piers, then picking guests up in Jersey City). The uniqueness of the logistics did not phase Richard at all - he was able to deliver all the flowers/decorations, arrange them tastefully, and send someone to our hotel in JC to deliver the bouquets/corsages. To say that he went above and beyond was an understatement - he met with us multiple times in his shop, he was very responsive over email, and he was patient with us through the entire decision making process (we must've changed our minds 10 times!). I would highly recommend reaching out to Richard for your wedding!
Elena O
5.0
5/30/2022
We loved Richard, he was kind and very accommodating. We wanted a green scenario with hints of white flowers accompanying an arch for the wedding. We were also doing a flip-up in the venue and he was there to make everything happen as in our dreams. He did a lovely job. Very elegant. Our photographer suggested 2 bouquets as we were having a pretty active all day event. Both bouquets were gorgeous, exactly as the picture we sent Richard. He put a lot of detail on the bouquets as they were supposed to be peony bud. Our boutonnières were exquisite and beautiful. Completely recommended.
Darren M
5.0
3/18/2022
Richard has been amazing through the entire process of our wedding. He's not just been easy to work with, but has helped us stay within our budget, without compromising our look. He absolutely nailed it. When we went in to look at our sample bouquet, table settings etc, they were all perfect right out of the gate, no changes whatsoever needed. He will work with you honestly and deliver what you want at a fair price and always makes you feel like you're his most important client. I am so happy to have had him as a part of our special day.
Nicole D
5.0
12/03/2021
Richard was fantastic. I originally had another florist booked who cancelled on me a month before my wedding. I reached out to Richard and he really came through for us. Not only that, but he made the process so easy. The whole process was so pleasant, I wished I had just worked with Richard from the start. And most importantly, the flowers were beautiful!! He is such a nice guy and so good at what he does. I would highly recommend Richard to anyone!!
Nina A
5.0
11/05/2019
My husband and I hired (Flowers by) Richard because they were a slightly smaller vendor and was prepared to work with my vision. The first time I went there, we discussed types of flowers, their placement, and the possible vases. It was a pure investigation, giving and taking, learning and adjusting. Richard was always trying to interpret the vision, infer what I meant with certain descriptors, and extrapolate as to what kind of flowers would convey that specific mood. The second meeting, Richard brought out vases with roses in them – I was crestfallen, this wasn’t what we discussed, but he explained that this time, we were to PLAY. We worked together, experimented with colors, textures. I wanted a couple spring flowers like peonies mixed in with winter flowers like scabiosas, amaranthus, and dahlias. Our wedding colors were moody wine reds, muted blush pinks, silvers, whites and golds. The overall theme was a fistful of high contrast dark flowers. Richard really delivered – even I HAD a hard time envisioning what I THOUGHT my vision should be like – because it wasn’t entirely wintery. It had a mix of spring in there so I could never find the proper reference pictures but Richard delivered. He was playful, experimental, exactly who I wanted a floral artist to be. I’m so grateful for him. The wedding’s mood was largely set by his artistry.
Piper S
5.0
10/17/2019
Wow beautiful, we can't thank Richard enough for making our dream wedding come true
Alice R
5.0
10/07/2019
Richard and his team did an INCREDIBLE job on our October 2019 wedding. They were thoughtful, friendly, and professional. Richard was completely on top of every need and request, and took great care to craft bouquets and centerpieces that were BREATHTAKING. Everyone remarked on how stunning the flowers were, and someone said the table arrangements made them gasp when they entered the dining hall. Richard had no problem at all when, a few weeks before the wedding, we had to add some extra table arrangements and boutonnieres. Another guest (who is a big flower nerd) said the florist must have flown in some of the flowers in our arrangement because it wasn't the right season for them. I said I had no idea, and that it was all my amazing florists's doing. I can't recommend Richard and his team highly enough!!!
Tami H
5.0
10/01/2019
Richard was by far my favorite vendor that I worked with throughout my entire wedding experience. He was kind, understanding, and professional. The flowers blew my mind when I walked into my venue. I highly recommend Richard and I will definitely be using his services in the future and recommending him to everyone I know. Thank you, Richard!!!
megan g
5.0
9/07/2019
I’m so happy we selected Flowers by Richard for the flowers for our wedding in August 2019. Richard was great to work with from beginning to end, making the process simple and easy. He and his team created arrangements, bouquets, etc. based on imagery and our conversations and the flowers were absolutely stunning. He even worked with my mom, who reached out to him directly to add some surprise elements for me. The team made deliveries the the hotel, the venue, and decorated the cake on-site with fresh flowers. Incredibly pleased and will definitely go to him for future floral needs in midtown!
Suzane T
5.0
9/06/2019
What can I say? Richard is the best. He transformed an ordinary room into a fairy tale. My wedding was elegant, beautiful, and absolutely wonderful! Center pieces, bridal bouquets, ceremonial arch, every thing arrived on time and was set up efficiently and perfectly! Communication was a breeze- love Flowers by Richard!
Audrey U
5.0
8/12/2019
Richard was so wonderful to work with. So easy to talk to, and very flexible with our vision & pricing within our budget. He was recommended to me by a friend of mine and I'm so glad she did. Our flowers, centerpieces, bouquets were all beautiful and delivered to the right place and at the right time. Also, we added a few things last minute when we realized we had missed a couple of things and it was not a problem at all! Thanks again to Richard and his team!
Lily Z
5.0
6/29/2019
Richard is a great person to work with. The flowers were very pretty, he definitely worked hard to make sure I got my vision!
Bee C
5.0
5/27/2019
I had contemplated ordering my flowers from an online florist, because they had a colorful bouquet that I really liked.
I'm sp glad that we decided to work with Richard, instead.
He's warm and very easy to work with, and recreated the bouquet that I had admired perfectly.
Working with him helped take a bit of stress out of the process, and our flowers were beautiful.
Elizabeth F
5.0
5/26/2019
Richard is a wonderful vendor. We booked him to do all the flowers for our wedding and they were absolutely perfect. Richard executed my vision and he was just incredibly professional and reliable. From the bouquets, to the table arrangements to the vases for our ceremony - everything was beyond my expectations. Highly recommend Richard - cannot go wrong with choosing him!!
Karen D
5.0
2/07/2019
Richard was such a pleasure to work with. He was very accommodating with all our needs of our special day - from the choice of flowers, the centerpieces, our sweetheart arch, he truly made our wedding day vision come to life. To top it off, he was such a sweetheart, and very funny too! He was a rare flower in a city full of florists! Thank you, Richard!!!
Marc M
5.0
10/25/2018
Richard is the best florist you'll find in NYC for your wedding or any other event. He'll always do his best to take your ideas and turn them into reality. Working with him for my wedding was easy as he also took the initiative :)
Vivian W
5.0
10/11/2018
If you are in the NYC are, then you know florists can quote you an exorbitant amount for flowers. I had sticker shock especially when it came to wedding florals but luckily I found Richard! He does beautiful work and his prices are so reasonable. During one of our first meetings, he even came up with cost saving idea for me that did not take away from my vision. Richard is amazing and patient and very talented! If you go to his shop in person on a Friday, you'll be able to see real centerpieces and bouquets and they are just lovely! You also get to see mock-ups of your florals which was greatly helpful. Seriously, just hire him! You'll be very happy on your wedding day!
Yulia R
5.0
8/28/2018
We did our fair share of research regarding florists prior to our big day. Richard and his team met and exceeded our expectations, in terms of aesthetics, price, and communication. We met with him a few times in person, and he was always eager to work with our budget and vision. When we first saw our flowers at our venue, we were overjoyed- they were just as we had hoped and imagined. He also did a phenomenal job with our cake decoration. Would wholeheartedly recommend to anyone looking for a fantastic florist at very reasonable prices. Overall a pleasure to work with and would pick again and again- thank you so much, Richard!
Steph K
5.0
8/07/2018
Richard did an outstanding job on our flowers! He understood my vision and unlike other florists I met with, he never tried to up-sell me on anything. Because of our venue restrictions, we couldn’t have a regular arch, so he created a floral one and it looked beautiful!! Our personal flowers were also delivered at our hotel even earlier than expected, which is such a plus for an anxious bride on her wedding day! His prices really are amazing compared to so many unreasonably expensive NYC florists. Don’t even bother going to others that will charge you 3 times the price for the same quality of work!
Jenny R
5.0
6/04/2018
Richard and his team crafted beautiful centerpieces for my wedding. The best thing about Richard is he's very easy to chat with and he truly cares about what you want. He made a sample centerpiece for us and when I asked to change a couple small things he eagerly replied "Absolutely! You got it!" He's a true artist with an easy-going spirit.
Christine D
5.0
5/30/2018
Richard's team provides reasonable price and good services. I met with him three times, and he is very on-point and efficient every time. He understands the general stylistic ideas but also pays attention to details. He was able to put together a beautiful sample centerpiece based on the pictures I sent him. The delivery and set-up were punctual. I highly recommend his team.
Mayra N
5.0
5/20/2018
Richard made the most beautiful bouquet for my wedding. When we started working together, almost 1 year prior to the wedding, I had an idea of incorporating orchids into my bouquet. He was totally fine with it and gave me his opinion on the type of bouquet that I should get. We told him our budget and he made sure to stay within that budget.
As the wedding approached, I changed my mind about the kind of flowers that I wanted. Richard was super excited about my choice of roses and peonies. He made the most beautiful bridal bouquet I could imagine. I am incredibly grateful and I hope to re-order a bridal arrangement with the same flowers for our 1-year anniversary. We loved working with Richard. He is incredibly willing and trustworthy. We are absolutely grateful!
Holly R
5.0
4/15/2018
Richard is the best. No nonsense! and easy to work with. He came through and did EXACTLY what we wanted within our budget. Everything looked incredible. I booked him using my own research without any references, but once I booked him as our florist it turned out one of my neighbors had used to him at their wedding and said he was amazing, and some of my wedding vendors happened to work with him frequently which I did not plan, so that was very reassuring after booking someone without any references.
Jamie S
5.0
11/29/2017
Richard is the best florist I've ever worked with. My husband and I both work in event production and I've never worked with a florist that understood my vision the way Richard did. The whole process was easy! He took all the pictures I sent him and combined them into the perfect arrangements. We met in person a few times before the event. Once was a drop in with my mother to see what he was thinking. He made an arrangement on the spot that was exactly what we had discussed. I cannot say enough great things about Flowers By Richard!
Malerie B
5.0
11/26/2017
I can not say enough great things about Flowers By Richard. We lost our florist 3 weeks before the wedding. Flowers By Richard stepped up and did an absolutely gorgeous job!
They processed our request and got our order in the day we called! They were SO easy to work with and very professional. When we lost our first florist (who we went with because it was so cheap) I figured our budget was shot when we had to go somewhere else. Flowers By Richard charged us an incredibly reasonable rate it was only barely more than our original florist. They were responsive, professional and so reasonably priced.
I can not say enough good things about the beautiful flowers! They were even more gorgeous than I imagined! We had sent them some pictures and discussed ideas 1 time on the phone, so I wasn't sure how they might come out. They came out stunning! Simply gorgeous! I could not have been happier!
Mia F
5.0
10/28/2017
Richard is so extremely talented. He's a joy to work with and delivers on a great final product. He knows his florals and is creative and very helpful. He based the florals from our wedding from discussions and pictures I emailed him. He even made a bouquet up on the day of our wedding for my husband that we needed for the ceremony, free of charge. Richard will work with you based on your vision and budget and his service and product are exceptional. Meetings with Richard were a pleasure; his floral shops smells of fresh flowers; he decorates to the season; and you must meet his mascot fish! We recommend Richard and will use him for future floral needs.
Christina W
5.0
10/23/2017
I’m so happy we chose to work with Flowers by Richard for our October 2017 wedding. Richard was a pleasure to work with, encouraged me to send him photos of arrangements I liked, offered great suggestions, and the final product (18 high and low table arrangements, bouquets and additional centerpieces) were all stunning and his prices were extremely fair for his high quality services.
Margot L
5.0
9/11/2017
Highly recommend! I got married on 8/20/17 and was working with a very tight flower budget. Richard was extremely easy to work with, kind, and worked well within my budget. I sent him a few ideas and he mocked up several arrangements for our first meeting. They weren't exactly what I wanted but we sat together and pulled different flowers until the arrangements were exactly what i had envisioned. He was prompt in responding to all requests, extremely thorough and a true partner! I spoke with several florists and none of them could have pulled off what Richard did within my budget. Richard did a variety of different arrangements for us and pulled everything together to create a cohesive design. We were so happy and are still getting compliments from our guests!
Kristyn C
5.0
7/02/2017
Flowers by Richard did a wonderful job on our wedding flowers. Richard was very easy to work with, reasonably priced, and a talented florist. I gave him an idea of what I envisioned and a color scheme, and he truly brought my vision to life. He was able to accommodate the budget that I gave him, and even threw in a couple of extras, like flowers for our wedding cake. I would highly recommend Flowers by Richard!
Erika V
5.0
5/26/2017
Highly recomended- kind assistance, exelent bouchet, fresh flowers and prompt delivery! I've ordered flowers from Europe for special performance, with reserved expectation, but Richard and his tim surprised me, even the card was written by hand and - in slovene language!
Rachel D
5.0
10/16/2016
GET YOUR FLOWERS FROM RICHARD! A true florist. He made my flower ideas come to life. So beyond easy to work with and truly the best in the business.
Rebecca D
5.0
9/22/2016
Fantastic job! He just recreated the photograph sent to him. He delivered them on time and to specification with zero fuss. Would highly recommend as an affordable
, talented florist.
Natasha M
5.0
8/29/2016
My husband and I got married at India House on August 7, 2016. I am so thankful that we chose Flowers by Richard for our wedding. Our flowers turned out sensationally, and he does not try to gouge you on price, as many of his competitors do. In fact, he was extremely accommodating and offered us several bonuses! Prior to signing the contract, he had me come in to view a sample centerpiece. I was very pleased with the outcome and decided to move forward. As part of our contract, he threw in complimentary arrangements for the bridal suite and complimentary flowers to decorate the wedding cake. I was further impressed with his customer service as we got closer to the wedding... I asked Richard if we could use some extra fabrics and beading that was removed from my bridal gown as an adornment on my bouquet. No problem. After we got our final headcount we realized that we would actually need 22 tables. Instead of ordering more centerpieces, we asked if Richard could supply us with 6 glass vases, so that we could put the bridal and bridesmaid bouquets in them and use that as decoration instead. No problem. I asked Richard if I could view the flowers the day before the wedding. No problem. I had a great experience with Richard. On the day of the wedding, I was blown away by the floral arch he created. It was exactly what I wanted and was the perfect frame for our ceremony. Richard, thank you so much for contributing to the wedding of my dreams!
Alexis T
5.0
7/19/2016
Richard is the BEST. He is amazing to work with, reasonably priced, and created the most gorgeous arrangements for our wedding (centerpieces, cocktail arrangements, bar arrangements, mantle adornments, bouquets, etc.) - it was above and beyond what we ever could have expected in terms of quality. Without exaggeration, he helped turn our wedding into a fairytale. We walked into the venue on our wedding day and were almost in tears at how beautiful everything turned out, and we called him that instant to tell him how happy we were. I can't say enough great things about his work. Go to him!
Benjamin T
5.0
6/23/2016
We are so happy that we chose Richard. He transformed our vague ideas into beautiful arrangements. I especially love the flowers he chose for the ceremony. We highly recommend him.
Colleen C
5.0
1/08/2016
We looked at several NYC florists, including the ones suggested by our venue. All of them were either too pricey for what we wanted or had a very strong aesthetic that did not leave any room for what we imagined. When we first walked into Richard's shop, we knew he was the one. He was warm, friendly and encouraging. He put together a gorgeous sample of flowers on the spot and kept playing with it until we all reached an agreement. He helped us work with our flower and color choices - which were on the pricier end - and guided us to a mix that was within our budget but still had the look we wanted. He was also able to easily transition from the simple Quaker flower arrangement for our ceremony to the more grand and elegant arrangements needed at our five star restaurant venue. He even threw in a couple of extra arrangements as a 'wedding gift'. Our guests commented on how these flowers were the most beautiful they had ever seen at a wedding and all of the table centerpieces and display pieces went home with someone. If you want someone who listens to your wishes, can work within any budget and will far exceed your expectations (in NYC!) you need to choose Richard.
a member
5.0
9/24/2015
I am so happy to have used Richard for my August 29th Wedding in Manhattan! I can't tell you how many florists I visited before choosing Richard. One florist in Brooklyn had the audacity to quote me $8000 for what Richard charged me HALF! Do your research, ladies!!!
Richard was a dream to work with-he immediately responds to emails, is receptive to looking at a ton of photos (and I mean a ton!), and he also offers honest advice to his brides. I had 18 tables total, half were low centerpieces, half were high centerpieces. I received compliments all night on just how lush and full my arrangements were! I went the more classic route when it comes to flowers--roses, hydrangeas and white lilies (which I think is right up Richard's alley). Richard made my vision come to life and I couldn't be more thankful. I fully trusted him to 'go nuts' with my escort table arrangement, and he even delivered complimentary arrangements for my sweetheart table and ladies bathroom. They also adorned my wedding cake with beautiful fresh flowers for free. My flowers arrived earlier than our scheduled time (which was amazing!) and my day-of wedding coordinator informed me that his delivery staff were impeccable. If you are looking for someone who could offer honest advice, beautiful flowers and fair pricing, give Richard a shot!
Katie F
5.0
7/09/2015
Richard is great! He's so friendly and easy to talk to, and he's really great at knowing what you want by talking with you and going through pictures together. The centerpieces, bouquets, boutonnieres, flower girl wreaths... everything came out looking absolutely lovely and very well done. He was also really good about working within our budget to still give us what we wanted.
Serena R
5.0
7/07/2015
I adored working with Richard for our wedding. He's easy to work with, flexible but also imaginative and helped and guided a floral novice like me seamlessly through the process. Our flowers were unbelievably gorgeous; our guests were in awe of them, as were we. They turned out better than I ever imagined. He is also very reasonable pricing-wise, which made the entire experience fabulous.
Kimberly A
5.0
9/21/2014
Flowers by Richard was on the recommended vendor list from our wedding venue, and I'm so glad we selected Richard and staff for our big day! Our flowers were an absolute steal, and they were simply gorgeous - colorful, fun, and summery. (Even the staff at our venue was commenting on how beautiful they were!) Richard and Mike were both incredibly prompt with answering any questions we had, and they really relieved a lot of my stress that day. We recently got our photos back, and the flowers just photographed so beautifully. An absolute find!
Julie M
5.0
4/27/2014
Richard did the flowers for my wedding, and we were so pleased with how they turned out! I just showed him a few inspiration pics from Pinterest, and we had a couple of in-person meetings with him to see his samples, and he got it exactly like I had described and wanted. I highly suggest working with him. We are so happy we did!
Bonnie F
4.0
1/14/2014
Over all Richard was incredibly pleasant to work with. His relaxed pleasant demeanor made an otherwise stressful time easier. He was incredibly affordable and he executed most of my vision. My only complaint is that he promised the world but delivered adequate flowers. They weren't nearly what he promised. They were fine for the budget.
Jbrenner24
5.0
1/09/2014
After searching for many weeks for a florist for our wedding this past weekend (January), I was completely disheartened. Florists were asking outrageous amounts of money for very little -- and complaining that flowers in January were difficult. Then we found Flowers by Richard. He immediately has a "can do, happy to do" attitude, and came through with the most gorgeous arrangements that were my favorite part of the entire wedding. For a very reasonable price, we had gorgeous flowers that looked like we spent a fortune. As for creative execution, all I had to do was email him one photo that I liked and he nailed it -- absolutely got what I was going for. He is the best -- take it from me, don't waste your time with anyone else.
Michael Lane G
5.0
10/25/2013
I found Richard while searching the Internet for a florist in Midtown Manhattan for the wedding of myself and my partner of 32 years. He was just so personable and genuinely interested in answering any and all of my questions. Working with someone that's over 800 miles away can be most challenging, but he was definitely a good choice.
The flowers he did for us, our attendants and for the reception were spot on. Exactly what we had requested and delivered in plenty of time prior to departure to the wedding. Richard personally sent us a congratulatory email afterwards thanking us for allowing his company handle our flowers. I think you would really get superior help and service if you dealt with him.
Lauren R
5.0
10/01/2013
Richard did an excellent job at our wedding providing the most beautiful tall and short arrangements and flowers for our naked cake. I highly recommend him as he is easy to work with, very talented and very affordable
albertpisani
5.0
9/02/2013
Richard did a great job- even on short notice!
susan f
5.0
9/01/2013
I had a 5 star experience purchasing my wedding bouquet and my husband's boutonniere from Flowers by Richard. I started by filling out their online form to get some information. I received a quick response with all the info I needed to help make my decision. I had a minor problem replying to their email, but as soon as I let them know I received a call from Richard himself, and we discussed a few details about the bouquet that were very important to me. The bouquet I received was absolutely perfect. It was just what I had asked for. The boutonniere was perfect too.
Beautiful flowers, excellent customer services and reasonable prices. I couldn't have asked for anything more.
Stephanie M
5.0
8/22/2013
Richard and his team did an amazing job!!
Tracey D
5.0
5/23/2013
I used Richard's services based on other reviews I've read on the internet. Not only was he super friendly, but his prices were fantastic! He is so easy to work with and if you tell him exactly what you're looking for, he will deliver! I was so pleased with all of our arrangements and bouquets. We received tons of compliments on the flowers. He even refunded our money when I made a change to the number of centerpieces I needed. Thank you, thank you, thank you Richard! You were fantastic!!
Shiny M
5.0
4/23/2013
Richard and his staff did an amazing job at our wedding. From the very first interaction, Richard was very professional, courteous, and very genuine. His prices are very reasonable (especially considering the fact that he is located in manhattan). On the day of our wedding, we were amazed by our centerpieces. Richard and his staff did an incredibly amazing job!!! Also, they were able to accommodate last minute requests from us and yet deliver elegant, beautiful flower arrangements!! Highly highly recommend!
Jacqulyn V
3.0
4/09/2013
We chose Richard as our wedding florist because of his stellar reputation in NYC. When we initially met Richard, about 8 months before our wedding, we were very clear about what we wanted. Richard seemed to understand our vision and was pleased that we were strightforward with him.
Over the next 7 months leading up to the wedding, we sent Richard photos and emails of the type of flowers we wanted (orchids)and the specific color scheme of the wedding so that the flowers would match. Again, Richard told us that he understood what we wanted and said that he could deliver.
Then, 8 days before the wedding, after I had gone to Richard's shop several times to go over the flower arrangements, Richard tells me that he would not be able to get the dark purple orchids that I wanted because they were out of season.(I had asked for dark purple orchids and white orchids for our centerpieces). He said that I had to choose another flower by the next day because he had to order the flowers at least 7 days in advance. In a panic, I called my wedding coordinator and told her the situation. We called around the tri-state area for these flowers and found them at a shop in NJ. When I told Richard about this shop the next day, he said that he did not want to order from them. In addition, Richard wrote a very unprofessional email to me, in which he blamed me for his inability to get the flowers that I wanted - and he had agreed to provide - for my wedding (even though I had emails from 7 months before which showed the discussions we had about the specific flowers and colors I needed for my wedding -- with pictures attached to these emails). Because he could not get the dark purple orchids, I asked Richard to dye the flowers but initially he refused because he said the color would bleed into the vase. Then, after I wrote him a stern email, he asked me to come to his shop to take a look at more flowers. When I arrived at his shop, I was already in tears. Richard obviously felt bad about the situation and apologized for adding to my stress. At the shop, he showed me some orchids that he had dyed and said that, after testing the flowers, the color would not leak into the vase. Although I was happy that the flower crisis was resolved, I was still very upset with Richard for putting me on a rollercoaster of emotions about the flowers. I mean, why didn't he try to dye them first before telling me that we could not get the orchids we wanted? More importantly, why did he wait until the very last minute to tell me the flowers were not in season?
Despite the crisis we went through before the wedding, Richard came through on our wedding day. Our wedding arch, the bouquets, and centerpirces were BEAUTIFUL. There are not words to describe how beautiful the wedding arch was -- he nailed it!
At the end of the day, our wedding flowers exceeded my expectations, but the journey to get to that point was less than ideal because of Richard's poor communication.
joan h
5.0
3/21/2013
Very reasonable and accomodating. Flowers were beautiful and creative.
Emily C
5.0
12/02/2012
Flowers By Richard did a wonderful job with our wedding flowers! At first I put flowers low on my priority list because I wanted to allocate my budget to other areas of the wedding. I soon realized how important good flowers can be to create the overall look. I read many good reviews for Richard but it wasn’t until my husband and I met with him that I knew he would be our florist.
Richard had many great ideas and was incredibly flexible as my vision changed over the months. Although open to my suggestions, he wasn’t afraid to offer his professional opinion either, which was great when I was overwhelmed with all the planning details. Whenever I called with a question, Richard could quickly find his notes on me (which were always meticulous) and we could easily sort out any of my concerns. Whenever I spoke to Richard I always felt more calm and confident that our flowers would be beautiful. He is great at inspiring confidence and calming nerves.
The day of, our personal flowers arrived on time, in perfect condition, and were exactly what we had discussed. The reception was wonderfully decorated. In addition to the flowers being great, Richard dealt with some last minute substitutions with ease. And the best part of the whole experience is that Richard’s prices are extremely reasonable!
Jennifer K
5.0
8/14/2012
Richard listened to everything I had to say about what i envisioned for the flowers for the wedding. He was constantly throwing in free things and was willing to make last minute changes. Their deliveries were on time and they were very flexible to work with. My bouquet was quality, my husband was even asking how I carried around something so big and heavy. Also, his prices were the most reasonable I encountered. He always responded to emails in a timely manner and there were no additional hidden fees. The price you agree upon is it. I will definitely use richard for events in the future
Kathy R
5.0
6/29/2012
When I started my florist search I decided to look both in Brooklyn and Manhattan (I live in BK & work in Manhattan). Some florists didn't get back to me, some florists were incredibly expensive so I am so thankful I found Flowers by Richard! Richard's response time was amazing throughout. Meeting with Richard was so easy! He listened to what I was looking for, gave me great ideas and ultimately provided exactly what I wanted. When I walked down the aisle, I was blown away by how beautiful his arrangements looked. The flowers in the reception room were incredible! The centerpieces were perfect. I received so many compliments on the flowers and for good reason!! Richard and his staff did an amazing job and I absolutely loved working with him and would recommend him to all brides!
Leticia M
5.0
6/24/2012
Richard was so easy to work with; he was very conscious of my budget and never push me to get additional unnecessary arrangements. Overall the flowers were beautiful.
Lynn M
5.0
5/25/2012
I wanted only a few arrangements, but knew exactly what I had in mind and Richard came through with exactly that. Almost all the guests commented how lovely the flowers were.
Jennifer M
5.0
5/23/2012
First, let me say that Richard is by far the best and nicest person to work with. Not only is he super friendly, but he is so accomodating to whatever suggestions I had. I met with him 3 times, with the last third time him showing me a sample of the flowers he was going to use based on pictures and ideas I had sent him. When I opened the flower box on the day of my wedding and saw my bouquets I literally cried. They were exactly how I wanted them and so beautiful. I had also ordered low centerpieces for the tables and everyone complimented on how beautiful they were and a few fought over who was going to take them home! I highly recommend Flowers by Richard...you will not be disappointed!
Michele C
5.0
3/26/2012
My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Richard for our wedding on 2/17/12.
We received a recommendation from a friend and decided to meet and ultimately work with Richard.
From the moment we met him we were at ease and felt comfortable. He worked within our budget and delivered flowers beyond our expectation! My bridal bouquet was exactly what I wanted.
We received so many compliments on the flowers. We highly recommend working with Richard.
Carol P
5.0
1/07/2012
For my wedding, my husband and I planned a Christian and Hindu ceremony. Richard was hired to create flowers for the bridal party. When I planned my wedding, I really wanted to have beautiful flower arrangements. I love, love flowers and didn't want the regular run of the mill wedding floral look.
My first meeting with Richard sealed the deal. He was very professional, listened and understood my vision, and on the day of the wedding he was able to get the flowers to the venue earlier than scheduled for pre-wedding photos (that I forgot to tell him about). My flowers were so beautiful. They were classy but also modern. My only regret was that I didn't use him to decorate the reception space. We had used the Indian decorator for the reception space and I was very upset with the ugly flowers used. I was very clear with what I wanted and I didn't get close to it. So needless to say, when I have another event I will be using Richard.
Jenny P
5.0
11/01/2011
Richard did the flowers for my wedding last month and they were beautiful! He exceeded all of my expectations. He is extremely professional, attentive and responsive. I had so many last minute add-ons, including pew arrangements that I asked for only a week or two before the wedding, but that didn't seem to faze Richard. He was able to get beautiful flowers and materials and have them made in time. He is a calming force in the stressful planning process. Richard is just a pleasure for any prospective brides to work with!
Ksenija B
5.0
10/29/2011
From start to finish, dealing with Richard has been an absolute pleasure. He and his team are patient, professional, and flexible. Richard also quoted us a much better rate than other florists we looked at in Manhattan. On the wedding day, everything was perfectly set up. The ballrooom was completely covered in white orchids, and I couldn't have been happier. Thank you!
Yuki F
5.0
10/29/2011
We got flowers from Flowers by Richard for our wedding on Oct.8th 2011. Absolutely EVERYBODY loved the flowers at our wedding! It took my breath away when I first looked at my bouquet at the church....! His flowers exceeded my expectations!!! Richard and his staff had been attentive and nice to me even from the day I made a call to make an appointment for the first meeting with Richard. He responsed back to me quickly every time I emailed to ask him questions, (Even when Richard was away for his vacation, his assistant emailed me TWICE to make sure that I know he was away and he'll email me back as he gets back..!) He was so easy to talk to and really listened to what I had to say about my "vision" for my wedding. Thank you so much Richard and his staff for making my vision reality!
Janet L