AWARD WINNER (6X)
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Garden State Floral Design is an award-winning wedding florist located in Freehold, NJ. The experienced team at this company delights in creating distinctive and elegant floral designs perfect for adding that special touch to your upcoming big day.
Owner Erika McCabe has been the organizational force behind the business since its establishment several years ago. From traditional and romantic florals to modern and dramatic styles, the team can seamlessly create the perfect arrangement for your special day. Erika can easily facilitate a number of milestone occasions, in addition to the big day. She and the team are equipped to provide services for events such as engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, and post-wedding celebrations with ease. The team at Garden State Floral Design is happy to discuss your creative vision, exchange ideas, and offer support and guidance where they can.
A range of services is available when you choose Garden State Floral Design for your upcoming wedding. For example, the talented staff can create a selection of exquisite bouquets, boutonnieres, and corsages, in addition to stylish aisle and altar decor. Bespoke centerpieces, flower crowns, and flower girl baskets are also available. For convenience, Erika and the team at Garden State Floral Design offer flower preservation services, in addition to delivery, setup, and teardown services on the day.
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5.0
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Garden State Floral Design receives high praise from multiple reviewers for their exceptional service and stunning floral arrangements, particularly for weddings. Erika and her team are commended for their professionalism, helpfulness, and talent in bringing couples' visions to life. Reviewers highlight the beauty and quality of the bouquets, boutonnières, wristlets, and centerpieces provided by Garden State, with special mention of Erika's attention to detail and ability to exceed expectations. The affordability, communication, and flexibility of Garden State Floral Design are also highlighted as key reasons for recommending them to future couples.Review photos
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Rachel M
5.0
10/20/2024
Great company to work with. They were able to see the vision I wanted and make it so much better with the flowers.
Kate S
5.0
7/10/2024
Erika is a fantastic person to work with! She made the process easy from booking, to pricing, to delivery. I opted for 9 bouquets (1 bride and 8 bridesmaids) and 2 altar pieces. This landed in my budget pricing as well as fitting what I was envisioning for my centerpieces. They delivered them as close to the time to leave as they could because the day was so hot and humid they didn’t want the flowers dying too early (which I appreciated the extra thought). Angela my coordinator took 3 bouquets and broke them down during the cocktail hour and dispersed them throughout the vases we had on the tables. I had 5 left over to use on my sweetheart table and my guests absolutely loved the look of them! As a DIY and money saving bride I found this to be the best option for my budget and the vision really came to life. Erika and the team at Garden State are fantastic!
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Craig Leigh H
5.0
5/08/2024
Erika made my wedding bouquet, boutonnières, and wristlets for my wedding on 5/4/24. She was amazing and did a phenomenal job! My bouquet was gorgeous and so fragrant! It is still sitting in a vase in my kitchen that’s how beautiful and high quality the flowers were. The shade of the groomsmens’ boutonnières were gorgeous and matched our wedding colors beautifully. The women’s wristlets were also beautiful and lasted throughout the entire evening. I would highly recommend Garden State Floral Design to anyone, but especially for weddings! Erika truly has an eye for design and is so friendly, professional, and kind. Thank you for creating me my dream bouquet for my dream wedding!!!
Nadine and Shawn R
5.0
8/15/2022
We just used Garden State Floral Design for our wedding and Erika is awesome!! Erik and her team delivered in a major way: beautiful yellow, cream, light blue, light peach bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, Church baskets, and cake flowers all helped to perfectly capture our wedding day colors and stunning photo ops. We also ordered low centerpieces with a mix of greenery and white flowers, along with tall purple phalaenopsis orchids in white ceramic pots for each table and all of our guests agreed that they looked gorgeous! On the day of our wedding, Erika was there helping to set everything up and even made an above-and-beyond emergency run to grab a few more boutonnieres for our groomsmen. She is truly a professional and we could not be happier with how elegant our wedding looked as a result of her work at Garden State Floral Design. We highly recommend you reach out to Erika and her team, they are the best!!
Alyssa M
5.0
1/27/2022
We postponed our big ceremony and decided to still get married on the beach in LBI on our original wedding date during the craziness of 2020, and had our big reception in August 2021. Erika was BEYOND amazing for both of our dates, she is extremely talented. We couldn’t have been any more in love with our flowers. She made the postponement process so easy, during such a stressful time, and we really are so thankful for her. A couple of months before our date, we met with Erika to go over our vision of what we were looking for. She really went above and beyond, the flowers were absolutely beautiful. I specifically remember seeing them for the first time, and standing there in awe of how stunning everything turned out (TWICE!) they were literally breathtaking for both dates. She brought our vision to life even more than we could have ever imagined. The arch, my bouquet, my bridesmaids bouquets, the boys boutonnieres, the center pieces, church baskets and the list goes on and on - absolutely everything was perfect. I recommend Garden State Floral Design one million percent!
Dominique M
5.0
12/07/2021
I LOVE ERIKA and garden state floral design. She is truly amazing and knows what she is doing. Designing floral pieced is not just a job to her, she loves what she does and you can tell when you look at her work. She is so accommodating, genuine and kind. I don't know much about flowers. I printed out pictures and gave her my budget and she kew exactly what I wanted. They flowers were so gorgeous, you can see how much time and effort went into creating beautiful pieces for my wedding. I had to preserve them because I want my wedding flowers to last forever. Thank you so much Erika and Alex for making my vision come to life. You ladies are truly gifted and so easy to work with. I highly recommend using GSFD!!!
Samantha S
5.0
11/01/2021
The flowers for our wedding looked so beautiful and smelled incredible!! So many people commented on how gorgeous the bouquets looked and how pretty the flowers were on the tables.
Erika was so patient with me going back and forth over decor options and being flexible with adjustments ensuring I had what I really wanted. Erika was super communicative and helpful. I would recommend her for any event!
Katie H
5.0
10/25/2021
Erika was such a pleasure to work with. I was kind of indecisive going into the process but I knew what colors I wanted, and she put together exactly what I imagined! She was receptive to changes along the way, easy to communicate with, and punctual the day of the wedding. I got so many compliments on my bouquet, the colors really popped!
Rosemarie A
5.0
9/25/2021
Just had my wedding sept 10, 2021 and What would I have done without Erika? She was AMAZING at designing / and creating my dream wedding flowers. I was Mind blown by the talent. I don't think she gets enough credit for all her hard work. First, Erika is very professional and responsive. She gave such creative suggestions and advice from her years of experience during my wedding planning. When I had to postpone my wedding due to the pandemic and reschedule my wedding four months later, she was so sweet and compassionate.
She worked so well with me and my vendors. She took my ideas with placement and decor and made them into more than I could fathom. Most importantly, when things ran chaotic, she was there orchestrating everyone like a pro with a smile on her face. My bridal party and entire family was so impressed with how beautiful the flowers were. The flowers made the wedding. I would have missed so many things and had so much more stress! Thank you Erika for all of your hard work. I couldn’t be any happier. I would suggest anyone to work Erika.
Deanna N
5.0
9/06/2021
Had to plan a wedding in 4 months cause covid canceled our destination wedding, twice. And we were so lucky and grateful that garden state took care of us. Flowers were absolutely perfect and we hope to use them again for our upcoming events.
Jenn G
5.0
6/15/2021
I truly could not have asked for anything better from a florist. Erika was an absolute dream to work with for my wedding and she 100% exceeded my expectations. I wasn’t entirely sure what I wanted but I brought in my color scheme and let her arrange and tell me what would be best, and I couldn’t be happier doing so. Everything she did was absolutely perfect and everyone raved about how beautiful the bouquets and arrangements were. Postponing my wedding 3 times was extremely stressful, but Erika was so consistent, accommodating, professional, and a breath of fresh air to work with. I 100% recommend going to Garden State for ANY flower needs — you will not regret it!
Marianna S
5.0
12/11/2020
Our flowers were absolutely STUNNING for our wedding. Erika was a dream to work with and we couldn’t be happier!!! My now husband has been in multiple weddings where his boutonniere was falling apart before he even came into the reception, and these stayed perfect all day. We had the groomsmen wear burgundy roses and they were exceptional. My husband wore a Lilly which was also perfect. My bouquet and the bridesmaids bouquet were a mix of burgundy roses, lilies and greenery and we had so many compliments. I wish I could post pictures here. I would HIGHLY recommend Garden State Floral.
Pamela K
5.0
10/11/2020
Erika knew exactly how to bring what I wanted to life. I am no floral expert and typically refer to flowers by colors only. I showed Erika the pictures I had in mind and when she showed up the day of the wedding I was blown away. My girls were all raving about their bouquets and how they loved them. I am hoping to preserve mine and keep it because I am in love with it.
Fallon J
5.0
11/30/2019
Erika was super awesome throughout the entire process- very easy going, knowledgeable, and flexible. I had many ideas and changed things around a few times and she was very helpful and patient with me. We received many compliments on our floral arrangements and I absolutely loved them!
Brie M
5.0
10/29/2019
Erika from GSFD was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was so patient as I changed my mind a billion times over the course of my year engagement (as so many brides do) and was always quick to respond with the information I requested. She was always willing to make suggestions and offer other ideas to help with my vision, and was so knowledgeable about flower types, availability, etc. when we got our flowers the day of they were absolutely gorgeous and meticulously arranged. I look back on the pictures of our special day and know we made the right choice by using GSFD.
Caryn H
5.0
10/16/2019
When we started looking for a florist for our wedding I had a picture of what I wanted already picked out. I spoke to a bunch of different florists and no one got my vision. Then I spoke to Erika, and knew we were in the right hands. The day of the wedding she came to the venue with the bouquets and they were more beautiful then I could have ever imagined. They were breathtaking, absolutely gorgeous. They were even prettier then the picture I had provided. The flowers were so vibrant and the bouquets looked like they were out of a magazine. All of our guests commented on how beautiful they were, and our photographer said they made all of our pictures pop. We can not thank Erika at Garden State Flowers enough.
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Christina C
5.0
10/16/2019
Erika was a delight to work with from start to finish! She was very organized with her books of beautiful arrangements and centerpieces of her creations to show us at our appointment for ideas. My Husband and I weren't sure what we were looking for, but wanted something different and a bit obscure. I *attempted* to explain what I imagined and somehow she knew what I was thinking and envisioned the design for me. She did a rough sketch and found a picture or two for inspiration to present to my husband and the rest is history. With her deep knowledge of flowers and greenery, she created masterpieces that would last even in the warm July weather. (It ended up being the hottest weekend of the year, 101 degrees + humidity) Many of our guests raved about our centerpieces, whether it was the beautiful flower assortment or simply the concept of the centerpiece - it was more like a gorgeous art installation! I would definitely recommend Garden State Floral Design, as Erika and her team are true Artists who deserve all the credit as they are genuinely skilled in all varieties of arrangements they create. Their creative ideas are limitless, which lends them to keep pushing the envelope between what is possible and impossible - even if gravity comes to play.
Danielle P
5.0
10/16/2019
Erika was so easy to work with. She was able to show me examples and take my inspiration photos and bring them to life. We loved the way all the flowers came out. They were perfect even with the sweltering summer heat wave.
Our sweetheart table garland, ceremony spray, and cake flowers were crowd favorites. We went with a lot of flowers for our summer, garden wedding and everything was beautiful.
Michelle M
5.0
7/18/2019
I can’t say enough about Erika and her team at Garden State Floral.
She helped me make my wedding vision come to life. Looking through her designs she showed me, I pretty much gave her an idea of what I wanted and let her take the reins on the design. They exceeded my expectations. My husband and I were completely blown away by the flowers and design for our ceremony and reception.
Super accommodating and easy to contact. Exceptional service, very patient and skilled. Highly recommend a million times over!!
Amanda F
5.0
6/24/2019
Got married 6/22! Erika is amazing and helps you create exactly what you want. She showed up for delivery on time and made sure I loved everything and honestly made all the bouquets and centerpieces better than I could’ve imagined. She was so helpful for our meeting as I truly don’t know much about flowers I am sure it was hard to create the vision I had and she exceeded all aspects. Not to mention her shop has a cute and friendly dog that greets you too!
Meghan Q
3.0
6/10/2019
The flowers for the ceremony were gorgeous! However, our bouquets and boutonnières were falling apart. The prices were fantastic. However, I do wish I had shopped around more.
Allison L
5.0
6/05/2019
Erika was absolutely excellent! She was super responsive and so easy to work with. My bouquet and bridesmaids bouquets were absolutely stunning- I really couldn’t have imagined anything more perfect! The reception centerpieces were also amazing! I got so many compliments throughout the day and following the wedding about how beautiful the flowers and greenery were!
Dawn T
5.0
3/19/2019
When I walked in for the first time, I couldn’t ask for more! Erika and her team did an awesome job on the flowers, the decorations, everything!
Thank you so much for making my wedding day even more beautiful
Carlie M
5.0
12/07/2018
I was intimidated by the florist search because I really knew nothing about flowers or floral design. From the moment we walked in and sat down with Erika, I knew we were in good hands. I had some photos of bouquets/centerpiece designs that I liked and some colors in mind, but really no other specifics. They took the ideas I had and brought them to then next level. The bouquets were even more beautiful than what I pictured, the ceremony space was ethereal, and the ballroom was absolutely magical. People who attended are complimenting the flowers to this day! I can’t thank the team at Garden State Floral Design enough for participating in our perfect day!
Kristen M
5.0
12/07/2018
When we first walked in, we did not know much about flowers at all. I knew I wanted reds, whites, and really wanted to try to incorporate succulents. GSFD was patient, passionate, and so knowledgeable and approachable. We signed right there after she walked us through some mockups and possibilities. I never knew how important flowers would be to me but GSFD brought that to life. I cannot say enough about how absolutely gorgeous my bridal bouquet, my mother and mother in law's bouquets, the corsage for my grandmother, and all the men's boutonnieres looked for our special day. People were raving about unique, stunning, and full everything was. Everything was fresh, delivered promptly, and well cared for and maintained. There was impeccable customer service and I am working on preserving our gorgeous wedding flowers as we speak!! GSFD even suggested taking out some of the succulents and re-rooting them so I can always have them in my home and remember my special day! Erika, you are absolutely the best at what you do and sweet to boot! If there is a way to post pics, please let me know!
Laura D
5.0
11/17/2018
I cannot say enough good things about Erika! As someone who admittedly knows nothing about flowers, I walked into GSFD with only colors in mind and somehow Erika knew exactly what I wanted! She was extremely patient as I emailed her a million times, making little changes and asking for opinions. When everything came together on the big day, it was perfect. The bouquets, corsages, bouteniers, and centerpieces exceeded my expectations and tied all of the little details together. Highly recommend Erika and her team!
Leanna B
5.0
10/08/2018
Garden state floral design was able to make my vision come to life! I was so pleased with my bouquets.
Kristen H
5.0
7/20/2018
We cannot say enough great things about Garden State Floral Design. From the very first consultation they were professional, extremely responsive to email and determined to help make our day perfect! During the consultation, Erika was so knowledgeable and helpful in giving me all the information needed to make the right flower choices. On the wedding day, they were punctual and did a beautiful job arranging the garland on the railing for the ceremony. Even though it was hot all of the flowers looked perfect until the end of the night! I would definitely recommend Garden State to help make your day perfect!
Aimee S
5.0
4/18/2018
Erika from Garden State Floral Design was a joy to work with. I found her from reviews on Wedding Wire and from our first meeting we knew it was the right choice. She patiently talked through what we wanted for our wedding. She was very prompt with all communication and helpful with adding in some extra requests at the last minute. She delivered the flowers promptly on the day of and stuck around until I arrived to make sure everything came out well. - the flowers were beautiful! My wedding party and i were blown away by their classic elegance and beauty. We could not be happier we went with Erika from Garden State Floral Design and we highly recommend her.
Samantha R
5.0
3/22/2018
Garden State Floral Design was amazing to work with! Erika was always professional and happy to assist! She answered every email promptly, and with detail. All floral arrangements for my wedding came out just as I envisioned them. I am so glad we used this vendor, they helped make my dream wedding a reality.
Kayla C
5.0
3/14/2018
Garden State Floral Design was the best vendor I could have ever asked for! I had a tough time picking out florists and went to a lot of consultations before finding Erika. Erika was so sweet and she listened to all of my ideas and showed her tons of pictures. She was reasonably priced and if there were flowers that I wanted that weren’t in season she came up with an alternative immediately that would still fit what I had in mind. The flowers were EXACTLY what I wanted and still blew me away the day of. They were stunning and we received soooo many compliments! Erika arrived early to deliver the flowers to the hotel and she even came up to our hotel room to make sure we got them all. I will be talking about my wedding flowers forever!
Mimi H
5.0
1/14/2018
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Erika and her team at Garden State Floral Design. Erika understood my vision from the beginning of our planning, and was always so flexible with making the many changes that I suggested as my vision continued to change in the months leading up to my wedding. Erika was always so kind (both on the phone and through email) and accommodating, and always responded very promptly, which was greatly appreciated. I was so happy with the way our centerpieces, bouquets, boutonnieres, and garlands for our card box/signs came out. Erika's team weaved strands of lights that I purchased throughout our garlands, using clear hooks on the back that were not noticeable, but helped everything to stay together well. We received many compliments on our set-up! Erika was knowledgeable on our venue (Pleasantdale Chateau) and without additional charge, sent two increments of deliveries (bouquets and boutonnieres early for pictures, centerpieces and candles later- since our venue does not light candles, they were sure to make this delivery shortly before cocktail hour so the candles remained lit all night). I would definitely use Garden State Floral Design for future events, and would recommend them to anyone shopping for their wedding flowers! Thank you, Erika!!
Jenn B
5.0
10/17/2017
Erika and her staff are amazing!! She made my entire vision come to life. I had so many compliments on all of my centerpieces and bouquets. I cannot thank her enough! I will be using Garden State Floral Design for all occasions from now on. They are THE BEST!
Krysten S
5.0
10/17/2017
Garden State Floral Design has been fantastic! Erika the owner helped me and my now Husband plan our wedding flowers from start to finish. Our Wedding was this past Saturday on the 14th and everyone was talking about them. Such a pleasure to work with and very affordable especially if your on a budget. I can’t thank them enough for our beautiful wedding flowers! Definitely check them out :)
Caitlin P
5.0
10/17/2017
Erika and her staff did an excellent job with my floral arrangements this past Friday. I had gotten married in a barn and the rustic appeal of the flowers really showed. She made my centerpieces, flowers for the party and I, and a beautiful sunflower arrangement that looked stunning on our arbor. When I first met with her, she got my vision right away and boy did it come to life! I would highly recommend Garden state floral supply to anybody looking for fairly priced BEAUTIFUL arrangements and a flawless experience. I had gotten so many compliments from my guests, look no further!
JOY D
5.0
10/13/2017
Our wedding was back in 2015 but I was very pleased on price and product. I Would definitely recommend them!
Kaitlyn K
5.0
10/12/2017
Erika and the rest of the staff at garden state flower market were beyond exceptional. My dream wedding day came true thanks to all over them. Erika was knowledgeable and made my vision come to life. I couldn't thank her and the rest of the staff for making our big day the best day ❤️
Jaclyn D
5.0
9/25/2017
Erika from Garden State Floral Design worked wonders with my bouquets, centerpieces, and boutonnieres for my wedding. I stressed to Erika how badly I disliked perfect "ball" bouquets and really preferred a natural looking bouquet with a lot of greenery and white, luscious flowers. Not to mention she was so affordable and truly did anything she could to ensure we stayed within our budget, without lacking quality. My flowers looked healthy for 2 weeks after my wedding! She absolutely nailed it and was such a pleasure to work with. Would highly recommend and will, withou a doubt, use Erika again for future floral needs!
Jessica D
5.0
9/25/2017
My husband and I got married this past May and we had a fantastic experience with Garden State Floral design. We worked with Erika and she was amazing. I had a lot of different ideas floating around and was pretty indecisive. I turned to Erika for a lot of advice and had a lot of email correspondence with her. She was very responsive and always willing to answer my 1000 questions and help me out with all of my changes, additions and ideas. We had also had big ideas and champagne dreams- with a medium sized budget, which she helped with us as well. The flowers were all perfect and beautiful and so much better and more amazing then I could have even imagined. Wedding planning can be so overwhelming and stressful, but working with Erika and Garden State Floral Design was an easy, stressfree, and wonderful experience.
Melissa W
5.0
8/28/2017
Erika was amazing for our wedding on August 12, 2017. I wanted bright, multi-colored flowers and she created gorgeous, elegant floral arrangements. It was exactly what I wanted and I would definitely recommend Garden State Floral Design!
Kayla H
5.0
7/31/2017
AMAZING! Absolutely beautiful, completely exceeded our expectations! Very easy to work with, as we planned our wedding from Arizona and got into New Jersey with just enough time to get married, so we had no time to sit down and meet or arrange any details... Erika worked with me all through Facebook messenger which was so helpful due to the time difference in Arizona! Once the flowers arrived I was BLOWN away! Erika did such a lovely job, and helped make our wedding so magical! We can't thank you enough for all your beautiful work!
Kayla H
5.0
7/31/2017
AMAZING! Absolutely beautiful, completely exceeded our expectations! Very easy to work with, as we planned our wedding from Arizona and got into New Jersey with just enough time to get married, so we had no time to sit down and meet or arrange any details... Erika worked with me all through Facebook messenger which was so helpful due to the time difference in Arizona! Once the flowers arrived I was BLOWN away! Erika did such a lovely job, and helped make our wedding so magical! We can't thank you enough for all your beautiful work!
Lindsay M
5.0
4/11/2017
Erika did my sisters wedding and did an amazing job. So I knew for my wedding she was the one to go to! I showed her pictures and told her what was on my mind and she got every vision! My flowers were PERFECT. So beautiful and everything I had hoped for.
Hyun Jeong K
5.0
10/23/2016
She did really beautiful job for our wedding. Even My wedding was in the morning. She delivered on time with fresh flowers.
Chelsea C
5.0
7/25/2016
The second Erika dropped off my flowers to my hotel room I wanted to write this review. And then I saw all the ceremony and reception flowers and I realized I may not even be able to explain in a review just how happy and pleased my mom and I were. Have no worries that G.S.F.D will make your dreams a reality. Everything was absolutely BEAUTIFUL! and more perfect than I even imagined. I honestly still cannot get over it. Thank you Thank Thank you!!!!!!!!!
Kim H
5.0
3/22/2016
The flowers for my wedding were absolutely breathtaking!!
Erika at Garden State Floral was recommended to me through my venue, the Radisson Hotel of Freehold.
I met with her months prior to the wedding and she sat with my mother and I and helped me decide on the flowers that would really stand out on my special day. When the flowers arrived the morning of the wedding, my jaw dropped. I knew that the flowers were going to be made of calla lillies, roses, and blue orchids but when I finally saw them they literally took my breath away.
The blue orchids really looked amazing with my white dress and blue shoes and it made me feel so beautiful to carry them! I had two memorial pendants of my grandmothers made, and Erika wove them into the ribbons of my bouquet to beautifully so I could carry them down the aisle with me.
I plan to dry and preserve these flowers and put them in a shadow box to hang on the wall in my house, so I can keep this special memento forever. Thank you Erika for the hard work you did making these flowers everything I dreamed they would be!
Melissa G
5.0
12/07/2015
We utilized Garden State Floral design for our wedding in December. We went into the store with a vision and the perfectly designed exactly what we wanted! The flowers and boutonnieres are perfect! They were extremely easy to work with and very professional! They come highly recommended!!!
Marissa D
5.0
10/23/2015
This flower market did an exceptional job for our wedding- from the moment we met with them to the day after our wedding, they were unbelievably professional, full of fresh ideas, and made us feel like it was our day to make special. They made everything easy and convenient! I could not have asked for a better company to help make our day exactly what we wanted it to be. Book them today- you will be happy you did!!! :-)
Greg B
5.0
9/30/2015
Erika is an amazing florist. My mother-in-law originally meet with a few florist and recommended we meet with Erika as one of our options.
From the beginning she was so helpful with options based on our budget. She knows flowers so well she knew right off the bat what we meant from our weird descriptions of what we wanted. Haha
She was very attentive to what we wanted, but also didn't try to push us in one way or the other when it came to our selections.
In our final meeting she went over everything we wanted and reassured us that she would be there any any point we needed her to be. Even late the day before the wedding she responded to emails right away when we had schedule changes!
On the day of the wedding, she took care of everything! We had a flower arch that she decorated beautiful and put up/took down. The flowers throughout the venue were so pretty. We accidentally gave her the wrong count and missed a table. She even was able to make an arrangement right there on the spot - how is that for a stress reliever!
The bouquets, boutonniere, and flowers in general were so healthy and vibrant looking.
To put it simply, if you want an easy going florist who is good on the fly, has years of experience, and uses high quality flowers, hire her!!
Laurissa
5.0
9/25/2015
I have to admit, flowers were not my top priority when I was planning my wedding. I'm not much of a "flower" girl. However, the arrangements from Garden State Flower Market totally changed my mind! I couldn't stop staring at my bouquet and centerpieces the entire night. I absolutely loved them! The planning process was very smooth, as well. When I met with Erika I told her I just wanted very simple and affordable arrangements. She was very nice/professional, and really listened to what I wanted. I was planning my wedding from 3,000 miles away, and Erika was always very responsive to my e-mails.
Rachael W
5.0
9/10/2015
I had such a great experience with Garden State Floral Design! Erika was very easy to work with, and was more than willing to help me stay within my budget. I used them for both my bridal/bridesmaid bouquets and my centerpieces. The flowers were delivered right on time when I was told they would be, and they were BEAUTIFUL! They were so bright and colorful, and looked even better than I could have imagined! I highly recommend Garden State Floral Design!
Knottie1439303335
5.0
8/11/2015
Got married a few months and with all the craziness going on just haven't had time to write this review until now but we really wanted to express how thankful we are for the outstanding job Erika at Garden State Floral Design did for our wedding. From start to finish she made it very easy which was my main concern. Not necessarily my wife's main concern but definitely mine. She worked with my wife and her mother over some time to come up with exactly what they wanted and on the day of the wedding the flowers were perfect and exactly as expected. We received so many compliments for how beautiful all of the flowers were and they look amazing in all of our pictures. I'm a guy so I'm far from a flower expert but I know my wife was so happy with them and she's not easy to please (trust me) so they must have been as great as everyone was saying. I would highly recommend Erika and Garden State Floral Design to anyone needing a florist.
Amanda U
5.0
8/05/2015
We chose Garden State Floral Design for our wedding through a friends recommendation. I'm so happy we listened! I had an idea of what I wanted, but was looking for some input as I wasn't sure my ideas would look good the day of. Erika was extremely helpful and gave some great suggestions for the bridesmaid bouquets and mother of the bride corsage. Erika offers for you to see a sample of either the centerpieces or bridesmaid bouquets. I picked pretty simple centerpieces (glass vases with a orchard and a floating candle on top), so I decided to see the bridesmaid bouquets. About a week or two before the wedding, I went to see the sample and decided to change one of the colors of the roses in the bouquets. Erika was extremely accommodating and had no issues with the change. Erika was great to work with and I would recommend using her for any event!
Dara W
5.0
5/26/2015
Erika was an absolute pleasure to work with. We first met her when she did the flowers for my sister's wedding. We were so pleased that we brought her back for mine and she hit it out of the park once again. She was easy to communicate with and very accommodating to changes I requested. I was thrilled with the flowers and she made my wedding look truly magical, just the way I had dreamed of.
Kerstin B
5.0
5/24/2015
My experience with Garden State Floral Design was exceptional from beginning to end. Not only did they do the flowers for my wedding but they did my centerpieces for my engagement party and bridal shower as well. Erika is a pleasure to work with. She listened to my vision and captured it perfectly! Everything was beautiful- from the bouquets to the centerpieces, the aisle design to the arbor garland. Everyone is still talking about the flowers from my wedding and bridal shower and I would without a doubt recommend Erika and the staff at Garden State Floral Design for your special day!!
Casey M
5.0
5/21/2015
Garden State Floral Design is fantastic! Erika is so easy to talk to and super helpful! She made the whole process really easy. The flowers were delivered early in the morning since we were doing pre-ceremony photos and they came earlier than expected and each bouquet had it's own vase to keep it watered all day. The bouquets were more beautiful! They were vibrant and colorful and captured exactly what I was looking for! We got so many compliments on them throughout the day. I was worried since we needed them early in the morning they wouldn't be as vibrant for our evening ceremony, but they held up amazing and looked great throughout the day. They even made it to get preserved! I'd highly recommend Garden State Floral Design for any flower needs--they are creative and unique and the prices are very competitive.
Matt S
5.0
11/12/2014
We had our wedding at the Oyster Point Hotel, with an outdoor ceremony, and the flowers were perfect for the beautiful sunny day outside as well as the indoor ballroom. We met with Erika a couple times at her shop to discuss what types of flowers we wanted, to see some samples, and to pick out the perfect combination of flowers for centerpieces, bouquets, and boutonnieres. We chose to use short vases for the centerpieces on half the tables, and tall vases for the centerpieces on the other half. Both looked amazing and were so beautiful. The bouquets looked great and so did the boutonnieres. All the flowers still looked fresh and alive at the end of the night. We are very happy with Garden State Floral and are so happy that we chose them to do the flowers for our wedding day!
Jackie D
5.0
10/23/2014
The flowers for my wedding were absolutely beautiful. From the centerpieces to the bouquets, corsages, and more, the arrangements were stunning and the colors were vibrant. We went with fall colors, and the orange, red, and blue flower comboinations were so lovely. They made our wedding look great. As well, Erika was wonderful to work with - easy to email and meet with in person. Thank you!!
stacycrispin
5.0
10/06/2013
Two weeks before my husband was deployed to Afghanistan, we decided to get married. After booking a place, I immediately called Garden State and they told me don't worry whatever I want they'll make it happen. And don't you know they did. They made my dream wedding happen in less then 2 weeks. I was so concerned I wouldn't be able to get everything I wanted but i got even more than I could dream for. These girls are miracle workers!
Elizabeth R
5.0
10/06/2013
The entire experience was great! From beginning to end I had an absolutely wonderful experience. If you are smart you'll definitely use Garden State. They are so easy to work with and such talented designers!
a member
5.0
10/06/2013
After searching for months for a florist in my local area, I came up with nothing. A friend recommended me to Garden State and I was thrilled from the moment I met Erica. She was such a breathe of fresh air. She actually listened to what I wanted and didn't try and push other things on me. When I saw my flowers on the day of my wedding I got goosebumps. They were gorgeous! Can't recommend them enough.
jenniferaspen654
5.0
10/05/2013
Garden State did an outstanding job on my flowers! They were really easy to work with. I always felt at home when I went in to see them. The day of when I saw my flowers it took my breathe away. They far exceeded my every expectation!
L G
5.0
10/03/2013
Erika and staff did AN AMAZING JOB with the needs of my Daughter's special day. Referred by a friend I had faith that Garden state would be true to the review I received from my good friend. Tall centerpieces sparkled in the luxurious venue while my daughter took the spotlight with her over the TOP bouquet. Impressed is only a spec of the gratitude I have for Garden State's patience and ENERGY DURING THE STRESSFUL TIMES of wedding planning. the flowers turned heads of the guests and bridal party. 10 out of 10!!! go Garden State
KELSEY C
5.0
7/26/2013
The flower arrangements designed for my wedding were more more beautiful than I imagined. Erika and her staff were extremely helpful and patient working with me in picking out the perfect designs.
Ruth k
5.0
7/26/2013
Can't say enough great stuff about Garden State Flower market. Erika was terrific. My bouquet was just what I pictured it would be and after I saw a mock up of the Centerpieces, thought it was too green, Erika fixed it and I loved them! The bouttonieres and bouquets were bright and colorful. The Chuppah was chiffon and crystals hanging and it was a nice clean look that didn't take away from the beach setting. Highly highly recommend them!
Demetra G
5.0
11/15/2012
The flowers were gorgeous at our wedding, exactly what we were expecting. We had arrangements on every table. The service and price were very good and highly recommended. Thanks a lot.
Kristin M
5.0
11/12/2012
I was a bride on a budget yet I had a vision that could have been pricey if I had chosen another vendor. I wanted a somewhat non-traditional look -- sort of rustic, feminine -- so I brought a collage of various photos I had found on Pinterest. They didn't seem interested in trying to upsell me or pressure me to spend more at all. They were patient, friendly and helpful and broke down the elements of the arrangements in the photos I brought to help me decide what would be best for my bouquets and centerpieces. All of the arrangements they made for my wedding were exactly what I had in my mind - even better in some cases! Competitive pricing, reliable staff (delivery and communicating with them was a breeze) and artistic, stunning arrangements. Highly recommend!
Kimberly W
4.0
3/21/2012
I had my flowers done for my wedding through here and even though I changed my mind twice the flowers turned out beautiful! My only gripe would be that i requested a locket be attached to the wrap on the stems and it never was.
Maxine D
5.0
10/26/2011
I used Garden State Floral Design for my wedding in June. I wanted different color pinks in my flowers and feathers and they were able to capture exactly what I wanted! I still get compliments today on how beautiful my flowers/bridesmaids flowers were. They worked very well with my budget and were stll able to create beautiful arrangements! Flowera were delivered on time the day of my wedding. Couldn't ask for anything better! Highly recommend!
kristine a
5.0
10/20/2011
I loved everything about this florist! Erika was super helpful and worked with our budget. I highly recommend this florist if you're getting married!
Joe M
5.0
12/03/2010
Starting with the consultation and ending with the delivery of the flowers this was a stress-free experience for myself and my now husband. Erika form Garden State Flowers took our color scheme and created the most magnificent arrangements for our wedding day and six months later people still rave about the flowers. Do yourself a favor and have Erika and Garden State Flowers be your florist for a wedding and any other occasion.
A K
5.0
12/03/2010
The flowers and decorations for both the centerpieces at the reception as well as the ceremony were breathtaking. Erika did a fantastic transforming my vison to a reality. I can’t thank you enough for how beautiful you made our day. The flowers were gorgeous. – When I turned down the corner to come down the aisle it was breathtaking. My guests to this day continute to reiterate how beautiful the centerpieces were. Garden State Floral Design is truly a master their trade.
Shannon C
5.0
12/03/2010
I used Garden State Floral Design for my wedding and couldn't be happier. Erika and her team were professional, creative, and went out of their way to accomodate my requests. I was so pleased with the final product and receivied many compliments from my guests. Great value - highly recommended!
George M
5.0
12/02/2010
Erika and her team did our wedding and it was truly amazing. I've never seen exotic creations like she was able to do. All of our guests commented on the flowers. We gave her complete authority to do whatever she wanted. So glad we didn't waste out time with an event planner. Definitely check out if you are getting married!
monica t
5.0
12/02/2010
I worked with Erica and George on my bouquet for my wedding. They were so professional, sweet, and helpful. I had a great experience working with them and I refer them to all of my friends and family. I look forward to working with them again.
Shoby I
5.0
12/02/2010
I loved their work! The arrangements were very creative and absolutely gorgeous. The service was excellent as well.
Kathleen C
5.0
12/02/2010
Garden State did an amazing job on our wedding flowers. We absolutely loved our flowers and they were even more beautiful than we imagined them to be. When we peaked in our reception room before everyone came upstairs, we were in awe!
Also, Erika and her staff were an absolute pleasure to work with. They were all so friendly and soooo helpful. They were so down-to-earth but at the same time absolutely amazing desingers and artists. I was so nervous about working with a florist and them understanding my vision but as soon as I met Erika all of my concerns went away. They created designs for us that nobody at my wedding (nor myself) had ever seen before. We wanted something really different and exotic and they took it to a level that I didn't even know was possible. I can not sing their praises enough!
Barbara C
5.0
12/02/2010
I absolutely loved Garden State. They were a pleasure to work with and do amazing work. When I walked in to my reception, completely decorated with the flowers and linens, I was just floored at how awesome everything looked. I felt like I was at a celebrity's wedding.
Even the bouquets were just gorgeous. The detail and color were fabulous. People are still commenting to me on how beautiful my flowers were.
I would highly recommend this vendor to anyone getting married!
Courtney C
5.0
11/05/2010
I loved my florist, Erika, from Garden State Flower Market. She really worked with my style and price range. The bouquets and centerpieces that she created for my day were breathtaking. I was never a big flower person, but nevertheless was amazed at the beautiful creations she made. Several family members complimented the flowers and asked for her contact information.
Erin S
5.0
10/11/2010
I originally chose the GSFM because I priced around florists in the area and their prices were a lot higher than GSFM. Over the course of a year, I emailed Erika, the owner, MANY times in regards to changing my flowers and she was ALWAYS patient with me. On the wedding day, the flowers were BEAUTIFUL - fresh, colorful & perfect. Erika & team did a great job!