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South Eastern Wisconsin, Northern Illinois
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Gene Rubey
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AWARD WINNER (2X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Floral designer and event planner, Gene Rubey has over 40 years floral and wedding expertise. Listening to his brides' wedding day dreams, those dreams come true with flowers. Gene and his staff handle all the details—large or small, ceremony to reception—and accommodate all budgets.
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Gene Rubey
Owner
Hello, I'm Gene, owner of Gene's Floral and as you can see by the photo, Weddings are my passion. Every bride and groom are important and their wedding day receives my entire attention for the week of their wedding. In my 49th year of creating wedding flowers and decorations, it is important to consider all price ranges of each couple. From the reviews on the knot.com it is apparent that we have succeeded in pleasing brides. We continue to meet with brides for 2021 and are reserving dates for 2022. I recommend brides contact me at least 8 weeks previous to the date of your wedding.
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4.9
out of 5.064 reviews
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Gene's Beaver Floral is consistently praised by reviewers for their exceptional service, attention to detail, and stunning wedding floral arrangements. Many couples were delighted with Gene's expertise and helpfulness in bringing their visions to life, with numerous compliments received on the beautiful bouquets and centerpieces. Gene's team's dedication to ensuring every aspect of the floral decor was perfect, even going above and beyond by repurposing arrangements, was highly appreciated. Overall, reviewers highly recommend Gene's Beaver Floral for weddings, noting the professional and seamless experience provided by the team.Review photos
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Leslie J
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5.0
11/08/2023
The flowers Gene did were just gorgeous. We got SO many compliments on them! And Gene stayed through the ceremony to move outdoor flowers inside for the reception. He also saved us money by using ceremony flowers in different ways for the reception. And he was just plain a nice guy!
Vendor response 11/09/2023
Hello Friends ... thank you for a wonderful and positive review of our flowers ...
and related wedding services. A lot of plans were made by email with Heather in the U.K. and some flower choices were left to my discretion for availability, sturdiness and cost factors. Heather and her attendants were looking magnificent in their attire which fit perfectly. The trellis made by the groom was sturdy even in outside winds and easy to apply and remove flowers from. Wedding day was cool and winds brisk, flowers remained in good condition. It was a pleasure to work with all of you and create wedding flowers. Weddings are my #1 passion as a florist for over 50 years and each one is important. Love and Best Wishes to all of you. Gene Rubey...
James B
5.0
6/04/2024
Gene and his team were truly excellent - in our first consultation with Gene, his over 50 years of experience were invaluable and he knew truly every question to ask to ensure he was helping make our day as perfect as possible.
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Colleen O
1.0
3/23/2024
If I could give no stars, I would. UNPROFESSIONAL AND RUDE! I reached out to the owner and cancelled my first appointment. I explained to her I decided to use artificial flowers for my upcoming wedding. Her response was “fake flowers will never look as good as real ones. Good luck with that decision.” Who says that to the bride about their wedding?
Caitlyn and Cody O
5.0
10/07/2023
Gene’s Beaver Floral did a phenomenal job on our wedding flowers! Every arrangement looked beautiful and we got so many compliments on them throughout the day.
During the planning stages Gene was very helpful and detailed! When we met with him he asked the right questions to ensure he could make our vision come to life. He also shared a lot of knowledge about weddings and timelines, which we found super helpful!!
Gene and Nannette worked our wedding and the service day of was above and beyond! They set up all the arrangements at record pace, and after the ceremony, transferred our arch flowers to the head table which helped us cut down on cost. Gene also went to great lengths to ensure everyone in the bridal party had boutonnieres/bouquets before any pre-ceremony photos. He even went as far as helping our party get organized before the ceremony start.
The value is undeniable when you go with Genes Beaver Floral. We can not recommend them enough for going above and beyond on their part of making our wedding everything we wished for!
Vendor response 10/07/2023
hello recent wedding friends. Thank you for this magnificent review of our we...
dding flowers and related services previous to the wedding day and the day of the wedding. From the moment I met you and knew you were a second generation bride, since our shop had provided wedding flowers for your Mom and Dad many years ago, this was going to be a special wedding and joyful event. The glass pumpkins were wonderful to create flowers for and truly eye catching when they were lighted. Each aspect of
your wedding day was beautiful. For over 50 years, our shop has been providing wedding flowers and each wedding is important and the focus of our shop on that week. We wish you love and much happiness in married life. Best, Gene @ Genes Floral.
Jacqueline L
5.0
8/14/2023
Gene’s Beaver Floral did my flowers for my July 29 wedding and they were absolutely breathtaking! I showed him one picture, and he did/took care of everything perfectly. He is not only helpful with planning before, but also on the day of your wedding. I had nothing to worry about regarding my florals for my entire bridal party, he handled it all. He also did greenery around my centerpieces. I highly recommend Gene if you’re looking for a professional, well-seasoned expert. My flowers were one of my favorite parts of my day, and everyone raved how lovely they were!
Vendor response 08/15/2023
Hello Recent Wedding Friends.... Thank you for this review of our wedding flower...
s and related services. Our shop is in its 52nd year of business and each weeks weddings are important to myself and our store. You and your families were delightful to create wedding flowers for as well as beautiful attendants with dresses that were glamorous and fit perfectly. We wish you love and much happiness for your future and look forward to seeing photos from your photo person. Best Gene Rubey ....Genes Floral
Hope L
5.0
10/20/2022
Gene was absolutely incredible in all aspects during my wedding planning process. He is a shining light amongst florists and goes above and beyond for his brides. He was attentive to all my needs and also gave feedback when necessary to help me arrive to a gorgeous conclusion. I considered many florists in the Milwaukee and Madison area during my wedding planning process, but I feel incredibly lucky that I ultimately chose Gene. One of my favorite photographs from the wedding thus far is when Gene revealed my bridal bouquet - pure joy
Vendor response 10/20/2022
Thanks for this appreciative message about myself and our flowers. For over 5 decad...
es, I have created wedding flowers for many brides and each week, each event, each bride/groom is special to me and stay with me in my wedding memories, Weddings are one of the most important parts of my flower shop and I look forward to them each week. Meeting Dean and already knowing you, I could see the "magic" coming from both of you. Your gown was magnificent and exemplified the classic style and look of you, Hope. I created a bouquet that was perfect for you to carry on this special day. Much and appreciation to both of you..... Your Florist and friend, Gene Rubey
Anthony G
5.0
10/03/2022
Gene was great to work with and did an awesome job on the flowers and arrangements at our wedding. He made a beautiful arrangement that was mounted on a trellis and became a beautiful "frame" for many of our pictures, the bouquets and everything we got from Gene was made with care and it all turned out great. He even transported some of the flowers into the dining area after the ceremony, all with a smile on his face. The bouquets were even so well put together that we were able to dry one and make a beautiful display in our home afterwards. I've gotten many flowers from Gene's Floral over the past few years for many different occasions and would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a florist. Thanks to everyone at Gene's for helping to make our day so beautiful and memorable!
Vendor response 10/03/2022
Hello Tony and Beth, Thank you both for your thoughts and positive words about ...
our services and wedding flowers. Your wedding location was a great backdrop to create the flowers you were wanting and with colors that were by your choice. A little drizzle that day kept flowers fresh and everyone stayed dry. We wish you lots of happiness in your marriage and life. Best Your florist and friend..... Gene Rubey
Katie H
5.0
7/07/2022
Gene is a top notch florist that goes above and beyond on your wedding day. Not only are his flowers gorgeous, his service is unprecedented with fair prices as well. Highly recommend.
Vendor response 07/07/2022
Katie, thanks for the positive words and thoughts about our wedding flowers and rela...
ted services. You were a great couple to work with,, knew what you liked and didn't like and flower decisions were easy to make. We wish you much happiness as a married couple and lots of good luck in all of your endeavors. Best Gene Rubey Gene's Floral
Hayley N
5.0
6/30/2022
Gene did such an amazing job with our wedding flowers, the bouquets and cake flowers were especially beautiful! He guided me to choose the right flowers for the look I wanted and included all the other bouquet additives I wanted. Would highly recommend him for your wedding florals.
Vendor response 07/01/2022
Hello Hayley and Chris... thanks for the positive comments about our wedding flowers...
and related services.. You were a beautiful bride and the wedding location at your parents home was perfect. I believe the rain held off for you until after photos. I know when I went to the hotel with reception flowers, it was drizzling. Thanks again for the positive review. We wish you both much happiness and success in married life. Gene Rubey owner and delivery coordinator
Andrew P
5.0
12/03/2021
I would highly recommend Gene's Beaver Floral. The flowers were absolutely stunning and Gene worked great with all our other vendors. COVID pushed our wedding from 2020 to 2021 and that we lived in Idaho so in-person meetings were very limited. For both of those complications, Gene was incredibly flexible. He also went out of his way to visit our venue beforehand, as it was one he had not been to before. I cannot recommend Gene enough!
Vendor response 12/04/2021
hello Robin and Andrew..... Thank you for the positive words about our flower shop, th...
e flowers and the related services of our store. Weddings are very important to me and I live each week for that weekends weddings and creating perfection for my bridal couples. I accepted each change and challenge for both of you and my goal was creating a wonderful wedding and flower experience for you on that day. In addition I learned about a new venue in Milwaukee and will be there again in 2023 for another bride/groom. Much happiness to both of you. Best,,, your friend and florist, Gene Rubey
Alisa E
5.0
11/20/2021
I can not rave enough about how perfect our flowers turned out for our wedding in September. Gene is professional, approachable and very fun to work with. He has years of experience and would 10/10 recommend him for any floral needs. He listened to my vision and made it come alive. The staff was very friendly and easy to work with. I absolutely loved my experience working with them and I received so many compliments from guests on the floral.
Vendor response 11/24/2021
Alisa and Pete, Thanks for the positive words about our flowers and related wed...
ding services. You were a great bride to make floral decisions with and always very positive. The Dells area can be a bit confusing for wedding flower delivery. Pete, was superb in directing us to all correct locations and all of the right people for flowers. The flowers you choose and the style of the bouquets were a new look for myself and in creating your wedding flowers, I was able to learn some new techniques and flower styles. Thank you again . I wish you many years of marital happiness. Gene Rubey.... Genes Floral...
Sarah G
5.0
7/27/2021
Gene and his crew went over and above the call of duty not only once-but TWICE! He pivoted during our pandemic wedding and provided the most gorgeous peony arrangements for our simple back yard ceremony. Then he fit us into his busy schedule for the celebration a year later and worked his magic again! He took great care of the details and helped make the day an amazing success. I would recommend Gene's Beaver Floral to anyone getting married.
Vendor response 08/09/2021
hello to Elizabeth , Alex and your families..... Thanks for the positive words about o...
ur flowers and related wedding services....... Yes it was one of the "twice weddings" we have done wedding flowers for in 2021. The venue changed many times, but our shop took each change in stride and created exactly what all bridal party was wanting. On the final wedding day Elizabeth was glamorous in her gown and her steel grey dresses on attendants with pink peonies were perfect. We wish you much happiness in all endeavors.... Gene Rubey.....Genes Floral
Abby R
5.0
6/28/2021
Gene absolutely made our wedding vision come to life! We wanted to have an indoor garden theme, so the plan was to lean heavily into greenery and natural floral. Gene did not disappoint. Every centerpiece, bouquet, and special element exceeded our expectations. We had different venue locations for the dinner and our dance, and each was decorated fabulously. Would highly recommend!
Vendor response 07/06/2021
Abby and Tyler, Thanks for these positive words about your wedding flowers and our rel...
ated wedding services. Through all of the changes and challenges, my goal was to give you the type of wedding you desired with excellent flower choices and great service on the wedding day and the days leading up to your event. Best wishes always. Gene Rubey.... Geness Floral
Stephanie H
5.0
10/24/2020
I stumbled upon Genes info while searching the knot after looking through quite a few florists and nobody really peaked my interest. I am so thankful that I gave Gene a call. From the first phone call, he was personable and took the time to have genuine conversations with me. I gave him some inspiration pictures, but was open to any creative direction and his vision turned out better that I could have dreamed. On the day of our wedding, his team went above and beyond to help with anything they could, down to helping fix my train before I walked down the aisle. Finding genuine and sincere wedding vendors, in addition to their talent, is so important for your overall experience and Genes Floral definitely is both of those things!
Vendor response 10/24/2020
Hello Stephanie and Jonah, Thank you for your positive words about our wedding flowers a...
nd related wedding day services, From the moment I met you, Mom and your sister in person, I was excited about your wedding, flowers and all aspects of the wedding. I found you to be creative also by preparing the containers/vases for reception flowers and how well they looked on your day. You were a joy to work with and make floral decisions. In all of the many years I have been a florist and created wedding flowers, I never tire of the excitement on the wedding day as well as prep times ahead. I wish you much happiness in your married life and continued success. Your florist and friend..... Gene Rubey
Carley J
5.0
10/13/2020
I would recommend Gene a thousand times over. His artistic eye made the floral arrangements for my wedding stunning. I went in with basic floral ideas, and Gene went above and beyond. Not only did his creative eye bring beautiful flowers to the wedding, but his presence and dedication helped bring everything together. We truly value Gene, and he is a pleasure to work with.
Vendor response 10/13/2020
Ah Carley and Wesley, Thank you for your kind and positive words about the wedding flowe...
rs and our related wedding services... It was a great pleasure to be there on your wedding day and see you in your magnificent dress, surrounded by attractive and glamorous attendants.. in "sultry" and sexy muted gold gowns. Along the way there were some challenges with wedding planning, but I always listened to both of you and made the day happen for you surrounded by beautiful flowers, family and friends. I will remember both of you as wonderful friends and great customers. Best wishes for a lifetime of happiness. Gene Rubey.... your florist and friend always.
Callie W
5.0
9/22/2020
We absolutely loved working with Gene for our wedding flowers!! He was so helpful and flexible as we were making decisions and the final results went above and beyond our expectations. If there were more than five stars, we would continue to select the maximum amount because he did such a great job!
Vendor response 09/22/2020
Callie and Andrew, Thank you so much for the positive words and thoughts about our sto...
re and the wedding flowers. You had some changes and date challenges along the way, but I was always able to address them for you and respond positively... On your wedding day , the weather couldn't have been nicer, your wedding dress was magnificent and fit you perfectly. Andrew was a happy guy and smiling continually and looking great in his suit. I wish you much happiness as you begin to "sail" through life as a newly married couple.... ... sincerely, your florist and friend, Gene Rubey....
Gabriel G
5.0
8/24/2020
Gene and his staff were kind and personable from the start! He brought my vision to life and went above and beyond expectations. On my wedding day, his employee went the extra step of helping me down the aisle after my girls were already in their positions. She ran around the venue for me, fluffed my dress, centered my husband, and made my day perfect, all while handing out flowers to grandparents, parents, and the wedding party. Gene's Floral is the best florist you could go to, hands down. They don't stop at amazing flowers. They go beyond.
Vendor response 08/24/2020
Hello to Gabriel and Robert, the newly weds....
Thanks for your very positive words about...
our flowers and wedding related services. We strive to make the day as perfect as possible for you and eliminate stress related situations. Through out the planning, there were some changes and I always listened to you, your needs and made them come true for you. Best wishes for much happiness in your married life. Sincerely.... Gene Rubey..... Gene's Floral, your florist and friend
Michaela J
5.0
8/11/2020
Gene's work is amazing! Him and his staff blew my expectations out of the water with their amazing customer service and beautiful flower arrangements for our wedding! If I could give more than 5 stars I for sure would!
Vendor response 08/11/2020
thank you Michaela and Ethan for your positive comments about our flowers and relate...
d wedding services for your wedding day. It was a pleasure to be with you that day as well as all of the preparations and planning/date changes etc before your wedding. Your dress was stunning and you were glamorous in it. We tried our best to fulfill all of your needs that day, but we couldn't stop the rain. We wish much happiness as you begin your married life together.. Best, Gene Rubey.... your florist and friend..
Nikki E
5.0
10/28/2019
Gene's did an incredible job on all flowers for my wedding! I was so surprised so see just how beautiful they were! They were extremely accommodating and helpful! We got compliments all night long about the flowers. Truly the perfect addition for our special day. I will recommend them over and over again for any occasion!!! EXCELLENT PEOPLE, GREAT PRICES, BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS.
Vendor response 10/28/2019
hello Nikki and Joe,
Thanks so much for your positive review about our services and wed...
ding flowers. You were great to work and make floral decisions. On your wedding day you were glamorous and your dress fit you perfectly as did the beautiful black dresses on your attendants. Good luck on your house shopping as you begin a new life. My best wishes to you for much happiness.... Best... your friend and florist... Gene Rubey
Kendra G
5.0
7/09/2019
Gene is great to work with! I told him what I wanted for flowers and the flowers turned out exactly how I imagined. Gene was a pleasure to work with and was great to talk with during the planning process. We would recommend Gene for anything floral.
Vendor response 07/09/2019
Mike and Kendra,
Thanks for your positive words about our flower and services for your wed...
ding day. Your wedding dress was exquisite and fit you perfectly. As a bride you were pleasantly direct and knew what you wanted, which made our job as florists easier in flower choices. Wishing many years of happiness with each other and the puppy that arrived at your wedding reception as it grows into a mature dog.
Best.
Gene Rubey
Morgan C
5.0
2/13/2019
Gene was very personable and committed to our wedding flowers. He spent so much time with us and offered to help us out in every way he could. Thanks Gene!
Vendor response 02/19/2019
hello Morgan and Cody... thanks for your positive words about myself and our flowers and ...
related wedding services. It was a pleasure to work with both of you and make wedding flower choices. Look forward to seeing more photos from your wedding. My best wishes to both of you alwys. Your friend and florist... Gene Rubey
Kristen S
5.0
9/12/2018
I knew within a few minutes of meeting Gene that Gene's Beaver Floral was the right choice for my wedding flowers. Gene is very friendly and he really cares about your look and vision. He asked me about my dress, my bridesmaid dresses, my mom's dress, and my theme. I could tell he is very passionate about what he does right away. I didn't really have a clear idea about what to do for flowers, he showed me a few choices and made me a sample bouquet. He had the best ideas and made recommendations for areas that I wasn't sure about. The day of the wedding Gene was there for a couple of hours and went above and beyond to help when some of my ceremony decorations had to be set up at the last minute due to rain! My flowers were absolutely gorgeous! I would absolutely recommend Gene to anyone, he is incredible!
Vendor response 09/20/2018
Kristen and Scott,
Thanks for your kind words about our wedding flowers and related se...
rvices for your wedding. Since we had done the flowers for your sister, I knew you and your family and had an idea of what you would like in flowers, but still knew I needed to listen first, about your floral wishes and needs. On the day of the wedding at Kestrel Ridge, I could see some extra help was needed with ceremony and aisle decorations and or course, I stepped in and said ,"what should/can I do" and follow directions of your Mother and other family members. As before, weddings are very important to me as well as the finished product being perfect to the bride and grooms wishes. On each wedding week, I go over all weddings a few times to make sure all flowers are ordered correctly and then also make sure our shop follows through with each item. Each wedding is a legacy to myself and floral skills and to our store and the wedding flowers we are known for. I have been told more than once by customers , they know it is a "Gene Rubey wedding" even before they see me or my staff. Again, my thanks to you and best wishes for much happiness as you begin this new journey in your life... Best Gene Rubey
Alexandra C
5.0
8/08/2018
If it’s perfection you want on your wedding day, Gene’s Beaver Floral is exactly what you’re looking for! Gene is such a pleasure to work with!!! He is so kind and his attention to detail is incredible. Gene met with us several times during the planning phase to make sure everything would be exactly how we wanted it. He also went to the church multiple times before the wedding day to become familiar with the venue. Gene and his assistant, Tricia, made an amazing team on the wedding day. They were both with me right before walking down the aisle, making sure my dress and bouquet looked just right and helping me stay calm:) They were so efficient in transferring the many floral arrangements from the church to the reception venue as well! The flowers were absolutely gorgeous and added so much beauty to both the church and reception venues!! We received many compliments on how stunning the arrangements were. I honestly cannot say enough about Gene, his team, and their floral arrangements! Thank you for helping make my wedding day dreams become a reality!
Vendor response 08/09/2018
Alexandra, Mitchell and Vanessa,
Thanks for these kind words about our wedding flowers an...
d the related services that we offer each bride in our store. Every wedding, regardless of the price tag is important to me and the week of that wedding, those brides and their weddings are the total focus of my creative thoughts and watching that all details are accommodated. You and your families were easy to make floral decisions with and so very appreciative of what we created for you on your wedding day. Visiting your church for the ceremony more than once was mandatory for me to see a "vision" of where flowers would be placed and especially for the Orchid plants on columns in the Narthex. The different styles of arrangements gracing your reception tables were a good fit and each one was a bit different . Your gown was absolutely glamorous and a perfect fit for you. We are looking forward to some of the wedding photos to post here on the Knot.com and in our stores wedding site. My best wishes to all three of you as you begin a new life. Your florist and friend, Gene Rubey
Jessica S
5.0
7/23/2018
You cannot match the personalized service or years of experience Gene and Karen have. They went above and beyond to bring my "bohemian chic" vision to life. The bouquets and flower arrangements were more than we could have dreamed-- and all for a very fair price point. Gene even carried the train of my dress as my Dad and I prepared to walk down the aisle. You will always have a special place in our heart! Many thanks.
Vendor response 07/24/2018
Jessica and Dan... thanks for these positive words about our flowers and related wedding s...
ervices. It was a lot of fun planning your wedding and the many twists and turns of various containers you brought to our store and the great amount of thinking you put into your wedding. Each container for the reception was unique and individualized.... there were no two alike.. and our designers liked the challenge of finding the correct flowers for each vase or container. Weddings are VERY important to me and each week they are the focus of my floral life. Perfection is what I strive for and deliver along with the personalized service that comes from our store. Jessica, your dress was stunning and perfect for you. Carrying your train to the beginning of your wedding aisle was one more way of making your wedding day special. Best wishes to both of for a great and creative life. Your florist and friend...…. Gene Rubey
Katrina C
5.0
5/17/2018
BEST EXPERIENCE EVER!!! Not only were our flowers beautiful, the staff at Gene's Beaver Floral went above and beyond!! Meeting with Gene was easy, he was so knowledgeable and kind, his suggestions were spot on!! Part of the staff, Tricia, delivered our flowers to the church (in a snow storm), she helped the guys pin their flowers on (and fix their pants), she helped the ladies get ready, she held the umbrella for us during the ice storm!! She was their to help and support the bridal party in anyway she could. Our flower centerpieces were delivered to the reception the day off, not only were they perfect, Gene/Gene's staff helped to perfect some of the other reception decorations. I cannot express how amazing our experience was, we are so greatly to Gene and his staff. Thank you for making our special day more than I could have imagined!!
Vendor response 05/20/2018
Thanks Katrina and Tyler for your positive message about our staff and the flowers. I knew...
from a few minutes after I met both of you that Sunday morning in November that were going to work well with each other. You were well versed on your flower needs and that made my job easier to complete. The day of your wedding, I could not stop the snow and ice storm, but knew Triscia would get to Princeton with your flowers and I would take care of delivery to Old Hickory for reception. Thanks also for the photos you have sent me. You were a great couple to work with. I wish you many years of happiness. Best.. Gene Rubey your florist and friend...
Macy B
5.0
1/28/2018
Gene did amazing! I was very nervous of how everything was going to turn out. After meeting with Gene it was clear that he knew what my vision was! My flowers were breathtaking. I can’t thank him and his team enough. Thank you!!
Vendor response 02/06/2018
Macy, thanks for your kind words about your wedding flowers, myself and our services as a ...
wedding florist. From our first meeting with you and your Mom, I could tell that color and detail were important to you. After a year of planning, meetings to discuss your thoughts, seeing prototypes of flowers and colors, we were able to make your day become everything you wanted from the church setting to your reception. Your Mother and Father were my bride and groom in he 1980's and it was a pleasure to be your florist also. Weddings are one aspect of my floral business that I "live" each day of the week of the wedding, sourcing flowers and containers and finally putting flowers together to create what your desire is. You are a creative person and were a great joy to work with. I wish you and James much happiness in all of your endeavors. Gene Rubey........owner and wedding coordinator
Jennifer J
5.0
12/03/2017
Gene and his staff did such an amazing job on our floral arrangements for our wedding. They were absolutely perfect and brought tears to my eyes when I saw them the day of the wedding. He did such a great job listening to my ideas and then adding his creative touch to really make them pop. He was so accommodating and stayed with us at the church to make sure everything was in place (including my train and veil just before I walked down the aisle). He truly cares about each and everyone of his clients. Book with Gene's, you will not be disappointed! He takes the stress out wedding planning.
Vendor response 12/17/2017
Jen and Ryan.... thanks so much for your positive words about the wedding flowers and re...
lated services. As before weddings, are very important to me and even though I can not be with each bride on her wedding day, before flowers leave our store I go over details of them physically as well as in my head imaging how they will look at the wedding site and against the background of a bridal gown or an attendant dress. I LOVED the stone grey of you dresses and the flowers were a perfect compliment to the dress and to fulfill your needs and expectations. Jen,your dress was magnificent and fit you ABSOLUTELY perfect in all manners. You were radiant and I was honored to straighten your train and veil before you went down the church aisle. I wish both of you much happiness and success in married life and because you are my physical neighbors, I hope to see you out and about during the year. Gene Rubey.. owner and wedding coordinator
Jolie A
5.0
11/22/2017
Gene and his staff are amazing to work with! Gene is so knowledgeable and creative, I could not have envisioned more perfect flowers at our wedding. The day of the wedding he was so much more than our florist, he helped set up and was available to myself, mother, and attendants for their needs as well. We have received so many compliments on our flowers and we definitely recommend every couple we know to Gene!
Vendor response 11/26/2017
Jolie and Cody, Thanks for these positive words about our flowers and related services fo...
r your wedding. You are the 3rd generation of your family that I know and making your wedding floral perfection was my ultimate goal for every detail from ceremony to reception. Your Mother and Grandmother are my long time friends and I would only want them to be equally pleased. You and your attendants were glamorous, beautiful and stylish and the flowers were a complete finishing touch to all of your dresses. It was my absolute pleasure to create your wedding flowers and straighten your train only moments before you walked down the aisle of your church. My best wishes to you always in all of your endeavors. Sincerely, Gene
Yvonne A
5.0
11/12/2017
AMAZING!! Gene was great to work with and very helpful! Our flowers were so beautiful for our wedding! :) Couldn't be any happier!!
Vendor response 11/26/2017
Yvonne and Kyle...
thanks for your positive words about our flowers and wedding services...
. It was a pleasure to work with you and make floral decisions. Weddings are extremely important to me and each week I "live" for those brides of that week and seek to create the flowers of their dreams and compliment their dresses. Thanks for the card you sent. I love the photo of the two of you embracing as you are standing on the iron bridge. My best wishes to both of you in all of your endeavors as a couple. sincerely,
Gene Rubey
Cassidy C
5.0
11/07/2017
Gene was amazing! He truly made my wedding vision come true! He was so helpful and supportive in all aspects, even beyond the floral aspects! His knowledge and experience is unparalleled! And our flowers were absolutely gorgeous! Not to mention his staff who delivered our flowers was phenomenal. She stayed around helped with other decor, bustled my dress, and jumped in and helped anywhere needed. Our day would not have been nearly as wonderful without Gene's Floral! I am so glad we had a friend recommend him to us! We told him our budget and he worked with us to make our dreams still come true at a price we were comfortable with. I cannot praise him and his work more! Thank you again!
Vendor response 11/07/2017
thank you for these great words about our wedding flowers and related wedding services on...
your wedding day. Each bride and groom are unique in their needs,flower choices and budget. It is my passion to deliver completely on every aspect of each wedding we do flowers for There is so much more to being wedding florist than creating flowers.It is important to be attentive to any need the bride and her family have as well as the grooms family has and "jumping" in and taking care of those little details. I am not able to be with each bride each week, but my staff that help with weddings are completely knowledgeable of details and make sure every bride receives that special treatment that she and her groom deserve on their wedding day. Each weeks weddings are my passion and it is my desire to always deliver the best flowers with care and concern for the wedding party and their family. My best wishes to both of you for much happiness and success in all of your endeavors.. Gene Rubey... wedding coordinator.
Kaitlin S
5.0
10/23/2017
Gene was the best florist I could have asked for!
I knew what I wanted in a floral arrangement for our wedding, but had a hard time articulating what I was looking for. I had tried a different florist first, but he did not spend much time with me and I wasn't comfortable with what he came up with.
When we met Gene he was not rushing us, and gave us his full attention. He worked through what I was trying to say I wanted for flowers, and the results were perfect. The bouquets were absolutely beautiful, the tables looked amazing, the aisle itself was decorated, and the towers of flowers at the front of the room made everything perfect. In addition, Gene also brought fresh flowers to put on our cake! Without Gene, our wedding would not have been half as beautiful.
Finally, Gene was on time and ready to go on the day of the wedding in Milwaukee. He pinned all the flowers to the guys, gave all the girls their flowers, and made sure all the other family members had their corsages. He was without a doubt the right choice!!
Vendor response 11/07/2017
Thanks for your wonderful words about our flowers and floral wedding services. I met Kaitl...
in,Evan and both Mothers on a Sunday morning in November 2016 and within 5 minutes of communication,I knew they were going to be a great couple to prepare wedding flowers for and also get to know them personally. Through out our entire wedding process, they were a delight to know and make floral decisions with and always appreciative of my suggestions. Since I had never done a wedding setup at their site of Discovery World, I met them there one Sunday afternoon a few months before their day to see the location and listen to their thoughts. On the day of the wedding, every aspect went well and both of them as well as their families were happy with the flowers and our related wedding services. To me, as a wedding florist with nearly 47 years of experience, each bride and groom are unique in their desires and my goal is to always make their day filled with great flowers and complete service that comes from using our store.... My best wishes to both of you... Gene Rubey.. wedding coordinator.
Allison Z
5.0
10/23/2017
I cannot say enough good things about Gene's Beaver Floral. From the initial consultation where Gene was able to put all of my ideas into one coherent plan, to the time where he carried the train of my dress as I began to walk down the aisle, he truly knows how to go above and beyond to make a wedding day special. Every time we came into his shop to add more ideas to our plan, Gene stopped what he was doing and made time to sit down with us and talk over everything. Gene made all of the bouquets, boutonnieres, centerpieces and many other decorations for our ceremony and reception, and I could not have been more pleased with how they turned out. Through it all he was always very conscious of keeping costs reasonable and within budget. I would highly recommend his services to anyone!
Vendor response 11/07/2017
Ah Allison and Cody..... two beautiful young people so in love and had such a perfect we...
dding day to be married outside with a bit of warmth and some gentle breezes. I had done the wedding flowers for her sister in January of 2016 and soon there after, her Mother contacted me about the wedding date for Allison to get married in August 2017. Once dress colors were chosen and venue picked we began our floral plans. You were delightful to work with and help make floral decisions. On the day of the wedding I was there to make sure each detail was perfect and included straightening her train before she walked down the aisle edged in floral petals. Weddings are my passion and each week I live for those magic moments when the wedding is about to begin, everyone is smiling(and a bit nervous). the music begins and another girl has her wedding dreams begin for her. I wish both of you much happiness and success in all of your endeavors. It was a true joy for me to be the florist of choice for your wedding. Gene Rubey... wedding coordinator.
Annie V
5.0
10/21/2017
I can't say enough good things about Gene and his team! He gave us some great ideas for our wedding and also helped us pick the perfect flower combination for our wedding. The flowers were beautiful! We were also very pleased knowing that they delivered to Lake Geneva from Beaver Dam. Overall, they helped make our day perfect.
Vendor response 10/23/2017
It was a true pleasure to create wedding flowers for Patrick and Annie. I have known the g...
room for many years and at one time he helped with holiday deliveries in our store. From that point I knew he was a nice young man and when they contacted our shop for their wedding in Lake Geneva, my answer was a definite yes. Annie nd Patrick came to our first meeting with all of the necessary information and material samples and some floral ideas. When they saw the Quick Sand (beige/pink) rose, they knew that was the look wanted to achieve with the light blush pink dresses. All details fell into place on the wedding day and now it is pleasant memories for them and their families. We wish them many years of happiness and success. Many thanks for using our store for your wedding flowers. your friend and wedding coordinator... Gene Rubey
Kristen K
5.0
10/13/2017
I loved my flowers from Gene! He has years of experience to draw from and was interested in learning all the details of my wedding to learn about me and what I liked. He even made a trip to see my church and venue just to see what types of flowers I would need. He had great suggestions, was helpful and knowledgeable, and created beautiful bouquets and centerpieces for our wedding. Gene personally came to deliver my flowers and see me on my wedding day, which is just another example of how much he cares and how invested he is in making your wedding perfect. I enjoyed every meeting we had, and I’m so glad I got to meet Gene and showcase his talent at my wedding :)
Vendor response 10/19/2017
Thanks for your positive words about our flowers and about myself as the florist. I had ne...
ver worked with you and your Mother before and I wanted you to be sure you were comfortable with myself and my skills as a florist. That said, I spent time with both of you listening to your wedding and floral "dreams" to insure I was able to create what you wanted. I had done wedding setups at your church before, but came to view it ahead of your wedding day to make sure there had been no changes to the lay out. As for your reception, that site was new to me and it became a "magical" expression of both of for that evening. Our flowers worked well with your tables and created the image you desired. I was pleased I was able to be with you the day of your wedding and see you and some of your attendants. I "live" for each of my weddings the entire week previous to the actual day and each is extremely important to me. I wish you and your husband much happiness and I look forward to seeing some photos to post on the Knot.com... Best always.. your florist and friend... Gene Rubey
Heidi V
5.0
10/04/2017
Gene was amazing! I had no idea what kind of flowers I wanted for my wedding and he sat with me and showed me many different options! He has true talent when it comes to arranging flowers!
Vendor response 10/11/2017
Thanks for your complimentary words about our flowers and about myself as a florist. Afte...
r doing the flowers for your Mothers wedding and your aunts wedding many years ago it was natural to help with your wedding flowers. Though I did not set up your wedding on the day of, I was certain that the combination of shades of coral, purple and crème flowers would be a natural to compliment the navy dresses that your attendants wore. I have been creating wedding flowers for countless brides for over 46 years and each weeks weddings are the focus of my life until they are delivered and every floral item is in the correct place or being worn or carried by a specific member of the wedding party. Thanks again for this review and we wish you and Doug many years of marital happiness. your florist and friend..Gene Rubey
Kelsey M
5.0
9/13/2017
Gene was so wonderful! He brought a helper to decorate the morning of my wedding (I'm so sorry I don't remember her name) but they both did a fabulous job. Everything looked better than I imagined. They also stayed between ceremony and reception to help change everything over. While they waited his helper became my personal attendant!! She was helping with my dress and getting me water. I could not have asked for better people to surround us on our special day. They truly wen above and beyond and I greatly appreciated it! <3
Vendor response 09/13/2017
Kelsey and Jake, thanks for your kind words about our flowers and our services. After hel...
ping you plan your wedding day flowers for over a year, I wanted your wedding day to be perfect and make you as a bride feel special and have the attention you deserved. Your setting was unique and action packed and the barn wedding venue was a fitting background for the types and styles of flowers you chose as well as personal containers you brought to our store to use. Each wedding is very important to me and you received the detail to attention that you wanted in flowers as well as personalized service to you, your attendants and your family. The gown you chose to wear was absolutely stunning and fit you magnificently. My best wishes to both of you for many years of happiness and success.
Anika L
5.0
9/04/2017
Beautiful arrangements. Easy and convenient.
Vendor response 10/02/2017
Thanks Annika and Jason,
it was a pleasure to create your wedding flowers for your early...
August wedding. We only met once to make floral decisions, but you were aware of what you liked and the flowers I brought to the wedding table were the colors and style you wanted. The reception under the tent was a perfect spot for the wild flower/garden look that we brought there to adorn your tables. Thanks again for your review of our services and flowers.
sincerely
Gene Rubey.... owner and wedding coordinator.
Brandon D
5.0
1/21/2017
Gene's Beaver Floral provided the flowers to my daughter's wedding in June 2016, and we could not have been more pleased. Gene, and his staff, worked tirelessly the day of the wedding to be certain everything was in perfect order at the church and the reception site (Edgewater Hotel in Madison). The colors and flower choices were gorgeous, and we received many compliments. Gene's experience was evident from the first meeting as he made it clear that he wanted to get a clear idea of my daughter's vision for her wedding day. He had a number of excellent suggestions on use of items other than flowers, such as candles and vases, which were beautiful and helped keep the cost down (which I appreciated). Additionally, Gene's attentiveness to the bride, and the wedding party, at the wedding was endearing and essential. We could not have been more pleased with Gene and his staff, they were an extremely important part of our wonderful day. I highly recommend Gene's Beaver Floral!
Vendor response 01/23/2017
Thank you to the Callahan family for these kind words about our wedding flowers and relate...
d services for Sarah's June wedding. Weddings are my passion and soon I will be in my 45th year of business, and the many brides/grooms and families I work with and help make floral decisions, still are exciting to begin the plan from initial meeting and then following through to the day of the wedding. There is nothing more exciting for me than that "magic moment" when the bride appears and ready to go down the aisle for her "dream" ceremony with her bouquet and flowers of her choice surrounding her wedding environment. Seeing the smile on Sarah's face and watching her glow, I knew I had captured her look and flowers of her choice with colors that complimented the dresses as well as ceremony site and reception. Her bouquet of all white peonies was perfect for her and the elegant gown she had chosen to wear. The reception site at the Edgewater Hotel is magnificent unto itself and our flowers choices, style and variety of table arrangements were perfect for that setting. Weddings are my passion and I "live" for each wedding each weekend of my business year. Again my thanks to the Callahan family for choosing us as florist of choice for Sarah and Brandon's very special day.. Your florist and friend.... Gene Rubey
Jackie B
5.0
11/01/2016
There truly aren't enough words to describe how happy I am that we made the decision to go to Gene Rubey for our daughter's flowers. As the mother of the bride, I wanted my daughter to have the most beautiful flowers, but I got WAY more than just flowers. First of all, we changed our ideas more than once, and he was understanding and didn't mind the changes. Secondly, if there was something we didn't like that he suggested, he was ok with us being honest about it. On the day of the wedding, he was like exactly the third hand that we needed....he helped my daughter get ready for the ceremony, straightened out little details on everyone's dresses/tuxes as needed, added some charms to my daughter's bouquet last-minute, fixed a mistake on the table placement cards, and was there for anything we needed. He is a SUPER man, very professional and I would recommend him to everybody!!!!! If I had to do it all over again, I would choose Gene again!!!!!
Vendor response 11/02/2016
Hello Jackie and Mallory,
Thanks for these kind words about myself and our flowers for you...
r wedding. It was a year in planning and the end result was exactly what you wanted. My presence just made the whole day go smoother for all of you as the wedding moment got closer. As you now realize weddings are my passion and each week they are the focus of my life as the week comes to an end and the wedding day is here. I am a detail person and I like perfection in all of my weddings and at times, I may "take charge", but the end result for the bride, groom and their families is the important part for me.. Best Always, your friend and florist, Gene Rubey
Brooke K
5.0
10/31/2016
Gene did the floral arrangements for my sister's wedding and for my wedding a few months later, and both were absolutely gorgeous!! Although my sister and I have very different taste, Gene was able to work with each of us to create something beautiful. Prior to meeting with Gene, I didn't have a clear vision of what I wanted my centerpieces or bridal bouquets to look like. He was able to show me different options and offer helpful advice. On the big day, everything was more beautiful than I could have dreamed of!
Vendor response 11/01/2016
Brooke and Chelsea,
Thanks for your kind words about myself as a wedding florist as well ...
as the service we provide before and on your wedding day.Each of you were different in floral tastes and needs,but I soon was able to realize your floral wants and then put those thoughts into my "floral fingers" to create the finished floral product. Weddings are my passion and I live each week to see that final moment when you and each bride walks down her ceremony aisle. Best wishes to both of you in all your endeavors... your florist nd friend Gene Rubey
Megan F
5.0
7/30/2016
If I could I would give Gene's floral a million star review!! The whole staff is amazing to work with and they put together such beautiful arrangements! My wedding contained flowers that acted as my "pop of color" and they did just that! Such beautiful colors stood out to complete our perfect wedding day! We are very glad we decided to go with Gene and his shop for our flowers! I will recommend him for anyone who inquires about flowers for any kind of event/ occasion!
Vendor response 07/31/2016
Thanks Megan for these kind words about our wedding flowers as well as our floral service...
s offered to brides in our store. I "live" each week for that weekends weddings and they are the most important part of the week. On Saturday when I give them their final "look over" before they go to the ceremony site, I only look for perfection in myself and what I create as well as what the staff creates in other parts of the wedding flower plan. You and your family were great to work with and make floral plans for that big day in your life. Much happiness to both of you. Your florist and friend...... Gene Rubey
Reina T
5.0
7/12/2016
Gene and his team did such a wonderful job with our flowers. We received many compliments. They were very easy to work with, had open communication, and reached out to you if they need anything to make your special day perfect.
Vendor response 07/31/2016
Thank you Reina and Brandon for these kind words about our wedding flowers and floral se...
rvices offered to brides and grooms. After 2 or 3 emails from you about your floral desires, I met with you both just once and was able to capture what you wanted in flowers and stay within your budget and still be able to offer you the services that you wanted. On the day when the flowers left our shop for your Oconomowoc wedding site, I knew they were going to be what you wanted and the colors would be perfect to enhance the dress colors of your attendants as well as your self. I usually will meet with a bridal couple at least twice or multiple times, but meeting with you only once, I saw the floral look you wanted and made it happen for you. Wishing you much happiness... your friend and florist...... Gene Rubey
Britta R
5.0
11/24/2015
Gene & his team went above and beyond to make our day perfect, even making last minute adjustments like adding flowers to our cakes to make every detail beautiful and unique. I did not have a clear vision of what I wanted my flowers to look like - I'm not the bride who had favorite types and colors picked out years ahead of time. Gene took my vision for the day and created the most beautiful suite of bouquets, centerpieces, and GORGEOUS pieces for backdrops and entry ways that turned our backyard wedding into a grand event. He even helped with ideas for lighting and decor. Every detail was perfect and it was all thanks to Gene's Beaver Floral!
Theresa R
5.0
9/24/2015
Gene did the flowers for my parents wedding over 30 years ago so it was a no-brainer to have him do the flowers for my wedding this past weekend. I met with Gene a couple of times leading up to the day and every time he made me feel like my wedding was the most important! When he delivered the flowers the day of the wedding the flowers were more beautiful than I could have imagined! I received so many compliments on the flowers! My bridesmaids couldn't believe how big their bouquets were and how absolutely gorgeous they were! Gene brought and set up a wedding arch for our outdoor ceremony and decorated it with beautiful flowers. The centerpieces for the reception was just as beautiful as all the bouquets as well. He even made all the vases for the centerpieces. No detail was spared!!! I can not say enough good things about the flowers!!! Everything was perfect!!! Whats more is that he stayed to make sure everything went well and even helped me get started down the aisle by straightening my train. He is the package deal and well worth the money!
Vendor response 09/25/2015
Theresa,
Thanks for your kind words about our flowers as well as our floral services. Tho...
se who know me, also know that every bride and her day are the focus of my life for the week of her wedding. You and you family were great to work with and make floral decisions for. The Miller Room/Coast location over looking Lake Michigan and Milwaukee skyline is stunning as well as challenging with wind, distance et.al. I am pleased it all went well and we were able to capture your wedding floral dreams. Creating your table arrangement containers took a bit of creativity on our part to capture the feeling of floral vessel you were looking for. Thanks again and much happiness to both you and the groom for a lifetime of success and love... your florist and friend.. Gene Rubey
lmsoter42
5.0
7/31/2015
Gene helped to give me the wedding of my dreams! He took the ideas I had and helped me to make them into something fantastic. My flowers looked better than I could have ever dreamed thanks to his recommendations. He was so helpful throughout the whole process. Any changes that I had or new ideas I came up with, he helped me through them and helped work them into what we already had planned. I met with him several times to go over changes I wanted to make and each time he was more than happy to go over everything to the detail until I knew I had what I wanted. You will not go wrong with Gene, he has done several weddings I've been to, every single one the flowers have been amazing. For that reason I knew I had to have him! The best part was he was at my wedding to help set up the flowers and make sure everyone had their flowers pinned, it helped to make the day of the wedding so smooth. I was so happy to have him there! My wedding and reception were all at one location, so not only was Gene there to help with the gitters before I walked down the aisle, he was also there to make sure my reception looked amazing and he didn't leave until I saw the finish product. The coordinator at my location even complimented me on how wonderful he was helping to make sure the tables looked flawless. I can not thank Gene enough for the work he did and how caring and thoughtful he was during the process and afterwards! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you Gene!!!!
Vendor response 07/31/2015
Lauren and Zac.....................
thanks for the kind words about our flowers and weddin...
g services.......... you were one of my favorite brides and I was not leaving that day until every flower petal was where you wanted it to be.. I am in my 44th year of creating weddings and fulfilling the floral dreams of brides and weddings and all the details that go with it are my PASSION and joy. I know that the weddings we provide flowers and decorations for are my legacy and will be remembered for many years as well as putting the bride and her family at ease with my attention to detail. Thank you again Lauren and Zac for being a great bride and groom....... and I look forward to posting photos of you when they are available..
sincerely... your florist and friend..... Gene Rubey
Emily Y
5.0
7/31/2015
Gene did the most amazing job for our wedding! We knew he was great because he did both of my sister's weddings as well, but he exceeded our expectations! He made our venue look absolutely beautiful in ways that I never imagined.
Vendor response 07/31/2015
Emily and Joe..... thanks for the kind words about our wedding flowers and services..........
you were wonderful to work with and make floral decisions with ... and you and your attendants were beyond beautiful in your gowns. Even though we had a little rain, the War Memorial overlooking Lake Michigan is a dynamic and fascinating location for a ceremony and reception for a wedding. We look forward to seeing your photos and choosing some to add to the Knot.com as well as our own wedding site. Thanks again......it was fun to create your wedding flowers and make your floral dreams come true. Gene Rubey
Jaclyn P
5.0
7/02/2015
I happened upon Gene's service approximately 8 weeks before my wedding day after my former florist fell through. He took me in with open arms, kept our meetings to 2 times and emails, and managed to remain near my former budget for flowers.
Then, the day of, the flowers looked better than I could have imagined. My guests asked if they were real, they looked so perfect.
Gene helped my vision come to life, and he was pleasant and accommodating the whole time.
Thanks Gene!
Vendor response 08/08/2015
Jaclyn and Mark..... thanks for your kind words about our flowers and wedding services... ...
you were a pleasure to work with and you knew what you liked, so creating your wedding flowers was easy. I really enjoy working with peonys which was a favorite of yours and the end result was great for the bouquets and for the table pieces at the Oaks Country Club.
your florist and friend..... Gene Rubey
Angel W
5.0
7/01/2015
Gene is so talented! Absolutely gorgeous arrangements and he thought of every detail. They delivered, set up, and helped through out the entire wedding. It was above and beyond any expectation. Definitely the best florist in the area! I still have people asking me who our florist was and our wedding was over a month ago!
Vendor response 07/31/2015
Angel , thanks for your words of praise for our wedding flower and related services.... w...
e were able to create all your floral needs in just a few weeks when you came to our store and everything turned out as you desired... weddings are my PASSION and each day I look forward to the next bride and making her floral wedding dreams come true for her.
sincerely,
your florist and friend...... Gene Rubey
Michelle k
5.0
11/05/2014
The first impression from both my (now) husband and I, was that Gene knew what he was talking about. I was referred to Gene through a friend, and he lived up to the expectations from start to finish.
He took the colors I wanted and designed the floral arrangement, all the while making sure I was okay with certain flowers and designs. All I gave Gene was the colors and the style I was going for, and it was like he had a picture in his head how it would look. I wanted bling in my bouquets, so he put glitter in the bridesmaids and diamond accents in mine. This turned out better than what I had in mind and was a hit with all the girls.
Prior to the ceremony he suggested all the little things: He put an arrangement around the Unity candle. He supplied the aisle runner to the alter. When I wanted flowers on the cake he came up with a simple yet elegant look that's hard to describe other than it looked perfect.
On the day of the wedding, Gene was at the church pinning flowers on all the appropriate people and even helped fluff my dress before I walked down the aisle. After the ceremony he transported everything to the reception.
I received many compliments from family and especially the bridesmaids. Gene made the whole process seamless and always had a vision in mind on how everything would work best. He even let us keep two vases. After the wedding I kept my flowers in the fridge way longer than I should have, because they were just that beautiful. I have already recommended Gene and would continue to do so. Perfect service.
Knottie56026803
5.0
9/09/2014
I met w/ Gene 2 days before my daughter's wedding. He welcomed me to his store w/ open arms and showed me a bride's maid bouquet. It was absolutely gorgeous & I knew it was exactly what my daughter wanted. The day of the wedding Gene was @ the venue before we arrived. The first thing we saw we all the table arrangements, my daughter was beyond excited! Gene did all the pinning on. When my daughter saw her bouquet she had tears. Gene was so attentive to our bride, groom, family & wedding party. We were all surprised @ how long he stayed w/ us to make sure everything was perfect. All of the bridesmaids were in awe of Gene! All of our guests asked who did the flowers & many plan to use Gene in the future. I have only seen a sample of the wedding photos so far & know they are made even more beautiful because of Gene's flowers. If you are looking for a florist who will take the time to get to know you & truly care about your wedding day & making sure everything is Perfect than you better pick Gene. He is not only the best florist I have ever met he is a wonderful person!! P. S. if finances are an issue my daughter is an accountant and that means Gene was very reasonable as this is his passion! Overall rating should be More than ever expected.
Vendor response 09/10/2014
Thanks for these words of praise for myself and our store...weddings and brides and their ...
floral desires are my life!!!!! I live each week for that weekend and the flowers we will create for their very special day.. so many brides and their families have become life long friends..... and now that our store is in the 43rd year of business... it is testimony why our shop is doing 2nd generation wedding flowers for these beautiful girls.. thank you again... your friend and florist... Gene Rubey
HIlary W
5.0
9/08/2014
Gene and Beaver Floral were the best vendor we had for our wedding!
Initially meeting with Gene, he puts you at ease, and works with you to give you what you want within your budget. He says his job is to make the wedding day easier on the bride, and he did!
We had bouquets, boutonnieres, centerpieces, and various other arrangements for the reception made by Gene, all of them were absolutely beautiful, and just what I was picturing.
On the wedding day, Gene delivers the bouquets, then hangs out to make sure everyone who needs to gets their flowers, then made sure my train and dress were perfecting before sending me down the aisle. Then he rushes off to the reception to help with the final decorating. It was awesome!
We also had some issues with difficulty setting up different things for the reception, I told these to Gene, he said to tell him what we wanted, and then would do it! And they did perfectly!
If you want an amazing florist, and a professional semi-personal assistant, Gene's Beaver Floral is it! They were perfect and we can't thank them enough!
Vendor response 09/10/2014
thanks for these great words of praise for myself and our stores ability to create and del...
iver the floral dreams of each bride.... weddings and the brides who are in them are my PASSION and I live each week for the day of the wedding, being prepared for issues with vendors that may not be what the bride had in mind and then that MAGIC MOMENT when the bride is ready to start down the aisle of her wedding..... after 43 years of creating flowers for weddings... there is NO GREATER moment that that moment when with bouquet in hand and escorted by a family member, she begins her walk down the aisle of her wedding and I now in my heart that she is glowing with pride and excitement and she hasn't even been to the reception yet.... sincerely, and with many thanks... your florist and friend, Gene Rubey
Knottie96126288
5.0
9/06/2014
Gene was very attentive in what we needed, and hand delivered all the items to our wedding. He pinned the boutonnières, put the corsages on, and handed all bouquets! He was excellent at answering questions and I truly have nothing bad to say except his services are pricey! You pay quite a lot but if you can afford him, do it!! The reception flowers were stunning and put a classy turn on some of the drabber decor on the venue. I wish he'd lend his services to wedding planning as well, could have used that at least for day of! :)
Vendor response 09/08/2014
hello Hannah,
Thanks for your kind words about our flowers and services for your August we...
dding. We appreciate them and the time you took to write a review.
your florist and friend, Gene Rubey
Destiney F
5.0
9/05/2014
I was recommended by Gene through a friend. Until about three months before my wedding I was going to do Costco or Sam Club Flowers and do them myself to save money. I then decided to just get a quote from Gene and see what he could do. He came up with something in my budget and I decided it was a good idea to go with him and not have the stress of DIY wedding flowers. I did all communication with Gene through email. I can say that I was Gene's first Bride to do that and with a BIG smile on my face. Gene was there when I arrived at my venue in Deerfield, WI, Badger Farms, LLC. He had the flowers on the cake already and everything ready to go. He stayed with me until my Grandmother and Grandfather arrived, I would say he was there for about 3 hours give or take. It is actually bringing tears to my eyes as I write this. In this day in age, I thought he would show up and drop the flowers off, just like the cake vendor. NO, not Gene. He was there as my angel that day and helped me with pictures, flower placement, getting everyone ready for the big day that had flowers. He also gave me pointers on how to pose in general and pose with the flowers. My husband and I still talk about how AMAZING Gene was. I have to be honest and say I usually do not take the time to write a review. I just can't say enough how amazing he was, so I am going to have my husband, mother, and as many people as I can get to write reviews about him and I know this will be an easy task because Gene's Beaver Floral is 100 out of 5 stars. I will use him for all my flower needs in the future. If you are a bride PLEASE do me a favor, use him, it will be the difference between an okay day and a WONDERFUL day you and your husband won't forget! I can't wait to post pictures in less than 2 weeks to prove how amazing this day was and still is to me.
Thank you Gene, all my love,
Destiney Fox (August 2nd Wedding, 2014)
Vendor response 09/08/2014
Destiney and Gary,
Thanks for this wonderful review of our flowers and floral service for ...
your August wedding. You were great to work with and make floral choices... and we did all of it by email.. never meeting until your wedding day. You were glamorous in your soft pink gown and the two of you have become some of my most favorite wedding couples for 2014. Wishing you much happiness and love in your life together. sincerely, Your florist and friend, Gene Rubey
Heather K
5.0
3/15/2014
Gene is such an amazing and talented florist and such a wonderful and kind person. His love for his job truly shows through in everything you do. He really went above and beyond what I had wanted for my wedding.
I can't say enough good things about Gene and I recommend him to everyone I meet. You will NOT be disappointed with him. My wedding dreams were complete as soon as the flowers arrived and you could really tell that Gene put all of his heart into those flowers.
Danielle M
5.0
6/06/2013
You will not be disappointed, I promise you that!!!! Our wedding was vintage themed with a lot of hand picked items and all different centerpieces. Gene had little direction given to him by me, other than I love hydrangeas, roses and baby's breath and he took my breath away with his creations! I wanted to set up my own wedding, and he made arrangements to bring all our centerpieces a day early so that I could pick and choose what went where- extremely flexible! He also met us at the venue a month early and helped discuss our ideas and give us advice. Our centerpieces were stunning, and he created an amazing wall of flowers to dress up our ceremony space. His imagination, ADVICE and calming effect are worth every penny. He has a steel trap for a mind and remembers each and every wedding he has done, you will not be forgotten & you will be treated like the most important person. He knew my family members by name & stayed well past the ceremony making sure flowers were all in their spots. He even helped me get down the stairs to my ceremony and passed off my bouquet. My bouquet was absolutely gorgeous!! So many guests commented on our flowers and wanted his card for their own events. He is a true professional that doesn't know how to do a job less than 110%, and we are forever grateful for what he helped us create. This will be one vendor that you will not worry about!
Steph L
5.0
10/24/2012
Beaver Floral has been my families go to floral shop as long as I can remember so it was only natural that we picked them for the wedding. They exceeded any expectations I could have set with their amazing floral arrangements. They took care of setting up at the church, taking down, and moving everything to the Golden Mast where it was set up and perfect by the time I arrived. I'm very happy with everything they helped out with for the wedding.
Tory K
5.0
8/01/2012
We worked with Gene for our wedding. He was so helpful from the beginning. When we had our first meeting he wanted to hear our vision for the wedding and made suggestions of flowers to fit the vision. He made sure that I was agreeing with flowers because I liked them, not because I didn't want to hurt his feelings.
Not only did Gene give us great advice about the flowers but about any other questions we had concerning the wedding. Gene was willing to come to the rehearsal (we didn't have our officiant there) to help guide us along. He also helped us get the flowers from the wedding to the hotel after the reception. He was willing to be as involved as we wanted him.
We even got thank you cards after the wedding from guest thanking us for inviting them to such a gorgeous wedding. The flowers were the only decorations we used!
Kathleen O
5.0
2/05/2012
If you are looking for a "stressfree" and "beautiful" wedding, I highly recommend Gene's Beaver Floral of Beaver Dam, WI. From the start to finish, everything was perfect! Gene spent hours with us selecting our favorite flowers and colors. After listening to our thoughts he created 5 different table arrangements. His expertise and experience in all aspects of wedding planning was extremely helpful. He took care of pinning on all the flowers, lighting the candles and moving the flowers from the church to the reception and displayed them just how we planned. While we were enjoying ourselves at the church ceremony, he had his talented staff doing the decorating at the reception site. Not only were the flowers gorgeous, the quality was outstanding, we were able to enjoy them long after the wedding, obviously using top quality vendors.
Ashley B
5.0
11/15/2011
I could not have been more pleased with the flowers for our wedding. They were more beautiful than I ever expected. The quality of the flowers was unbelievable--myself along with several family members kept some of the flowers as decoration in our homes after the wedding and they still appeared fresh for approx 2-3 weeks! And to top it off, the service at Gene's is top notch. The staff was more than helpful throughout the wedding planning as well as the day of the wedding. My husband and I will definitely be returning customers for all our floral needs.
Clint D
5.0
8/18/2011
Longtime Gene's Bridal fan. He is legitimately a professional and well worth a visit by anyone planning their big day.
rachel s
5.0
12/06/2010
Gene is an amazing florist with a heck of a rap sheet. He always goes above and beyond to explain anything u may be wondering. Tell him your budget and he will work with it. He is very creative, after being in the business for a long time! Dont doubt his work, he will be there with more than u expect of him! He takes pride in his work and it definetly shows!!!
Beth P
5.0
10/31/2010
Gene went above and beyond for our wedding. He was so creative during the design process, but at the same time listened to what I was looking for. He was able to work with our budget. He is SO easy to work with and SO much fun! He gave 120% service on my wedding day, (something you won't get from most florist). He was there to make sure everyone got their flowers pinned on, and even hand delivered my bouquet to me. He even made a very special and beautiful collar for our dog out of silk flowers. Our flowers at our ceremony, and reception were breathtaking, way more then I expected. If you are getting married in the Wisconsin area, you MUST go and see Gene.
Vendor response 11/01/2010
Thanks Beth and Brett--------------- You make my day by your statements about our floral s...
evices, creativity and style . You were a great couple to work with and we had a lot of fun along the way. I consider both of you to be my new friendsGene Rubey----- owner--wedding consultant and designer
Alicia S
4.0
8/10/2010
The flowers were great! Gene went out of his way to make my wedding day less stressful. He even took his time handed out/pinned on all the flowers the day of the wedding. Gene did a few little things that I asked him not to do, but they were very minor things.
Katherine B
5.0
11/13/2008
Gene was incredibly creative and I can't say enough things about how beautifully everything turned out - our flowers were spectacular! Gene definitely went above and beyond to ensure that everything was perfect including bringing his own table for the unity candle. In addition Gene took the time to sit down with us and work out the logistics of the entire wedding even aspects he wasn't involved in (such as the receiving line or the gift table). A+
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125 North Spring Street, Beaver Dam, WI
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South Eastern Wisconsin, Northern Illinois
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