Flowers By Richard NYC

rist 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.

m 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!

y 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!

ade 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.

table arrangements, bouquets and additional centerpieces) were all stunning and his prices were extremely fair for his high quality services.

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!

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!

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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!

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!

rd'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.

ur 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!

looking absolutely lovely and very well done. He was also really good about working within our budget to still give us what we wanted.

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.

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!

I had described and wanted. I highly suggest working with him. We are so happy we did!

delivered adequate flowers. They weren't nearly what he promised. They were fine for the budget.

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.

meone 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.

e 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.

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!!

an). 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!

ed 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.

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!

le 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

rd! 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!

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!

fortable. 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.

n'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.

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!

verything was perfectly set up. The ballrooom was completely covered in white orchids, and I couldn't have been happier. Thank you!

ichard 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!

and responsive. They listened and understood our concerns, ideas, preferences, and misgivings and provided good advice based on their experience and knowledge of the flowers and the party venue. The result was fabulous flower arrangements which made the wedding reception party even more beautiful, vibrant, and joyous. We were assured that we would be happy with the results, and they exceeded our hopes and expectations! We really just lucked into Flowers by Richard, and that was super fortunate for us and our guests!

high) expectations. Richard took the time to really get know me and we met multiple times to discuss specifics. The arrangements on the day of were exactly what we had talked about - many of my guests said the reception arrangements were the most beautiful they had ever seen. I would highly recommend Flowers by Richard to any bride-to-be in the NYC area.

rent types of flowers and told me what he could do with them. I e-mailed Richard many times because i was worried and anxious. Richard was always so helpful and nice. The best thing was that he listened to what i wanted. He never told me you should do this or you should do that. He listened and delivered. My flowers were beyond gorgeous. My centerpieces were full and huge. the flowers were fresh and beautiful. Richard let the guests take the vases home as well. Many other florists comes back to pick up the vases, not Richard. Even the staff at our venue were surprised by this. Don't worry about pricing, Richard is more than willing to work with your budget. Richard and his staff were amazing.

al. This combination proved to be a winner! Richard not only designed the most extraordinary floral arrangements, but also transformed the Terrace Room in the hotel into a magical romantic sanctuary where the ceremony took place. He constructed a tent like structure with yards of billowing white chiffon, accented with bouquets of flowers under which the bride and groom exchanged their vows. The room was filled with hundreds of pillar candles, some in water, of various heights, that actually made the room glow in soft candle light. The aisle was flanked by two glorious floral arrangements on pedestals. The room was absolutely breathtaking. Designing the room was a collaborative effort, and Richard delivered exactly what we all discussed. The floral arrangements for the reception were equally as stunning. Richard used his creative expertise to take our ideas steps further to create table arrangements that were truly spectacular. I was overwhelmed with guests praising the center pieces and the ceremony space. Working with Richard was a pleasure, eager to show us his ideas and incorporate them into ours, the wedding was truly taken to a level I never imagined. Always quick to return phone calls and emails, we were in constant communication . How refreshing it was to work with someone who not only stayed within the budget I had, but did things above and beyond expectations . If you are planning an event, you must have a consultation with Flowers By Richard, I cannot praise this man enough, his work is spectacular, his professionalism is top notch, and he is a wonderful person

ichard created the most beautiful flowers, perfectly within my (modest) budget.

oked beautiful not cheesy. Definitely ask for assistance and vision from them if you are not sure what to look for, and do some research on flowers so they can put some ideas together for you when you go to your consultation.

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ment not too long after that and he knew exactly what I wanted. We met up one final time a few days before the wedding just to finalize matters and to get a sneak peak of the centerpieces. The day of... I was floored. Loved, loved my chuppah, how the entire sanctuary of our synagogue looked. And I was just as pleased went we went to the venue - the cocktail flowers were cute and he did an amazing job on the petals on the cake table, and setting up the centerpieces. I'd recommend Richard in a heartbeat; super nice, excellent skills, super flexible!

d not charge for any sample arrangements. He was quick to know the style I was going for and porvided options. Given that he was located in the ciry, his prices were affordAble. He even let me forego a floral arrangement 48 hrs before the wedding without incurring additional cost.....that was more flexible than any other florist that I had gone to. His years of experience definitely shows in his work and suggestions. I would recommend him to anyone looking for an arrangement. Btw.....My bouquet was exquisite!!!!!!

my bouquets and arrangements, and he in turn told me exactly what I could get for that price. No hidden fees or agendas here! He even made me a small mock-centerpiece to approve and take home. If I had wanted to make any changes at any time to what we discussed, he gladly made them knowing that brides often change their minds. :) Everything was delivered on time, as promised, and even more beautiful than I expected! He even threw in some loose flowers for my hair trial and the day-of. I LOVE him and his refreshing honesty and accountability. HIRE. HIM. NOW.