Flowers Are Our Passion
$3,000 starting price
Roanoke,Blacksburg,Lynchburg, Charlottesville,Richmond
Service area
Mary Jo Thompson
OWNER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (9X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
If you want your flowers to speak the language of your wedding day...Gloriosa is your choice for wedding decor. We are event designers who select flowers and unique designs that make your special day one that lives in your heart forever ! Call today to set up a free consultation at our studio!
Woman-owned Business
Prices & packages
Couples usually spend $4,000
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Decorations & Accents
Aisle Decorations
Centerpieces
Flower Girl Baskets
Pedestals
Plants
Vases
Wedding Arch
Chuppah
Wedding Decoration Delivery
Wedding Decoration Setup
Flower Arrangements
Bouquets
Boutonnieres
Centerpieces
Corsages
Flower Alternatives
Flower Crowns
Flower Delivery & Setup
Flower Girl Baskets
Plants
Vases
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Mary Jo Thompson
Owner
My love for flowers began with gardening with my Dad when I was younger. I have always been attracted to unusual blooms in the garden.I was a Special Education teacher for over 14 years and started doing events and weddings while I was still teaching. The floral events began to take on a life of their own and teaching took a back seat. Creating beautiful weddings has been my passion for over 15 years now. I have an office in the back of my home for consultations and a fullly equipped workshop where the "magic" happens. I would love the opportunity to bring your wedding vision to reality.
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4.8
out of 5.0118 reviews
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Reviewers highly recommend Gloriosa for wedding floral arrangements, praising her exceptional professionalism, attention to detail, and stunning work. Gloriosa is described as attentive to budgetary needs, communicative, and creative, ensuring clients' visions come to life. Multiple reviewers highlight the beauty and uniqueness of Gloriosa's arrangements, emphasizing her ability to bring floral dreams to reality and make wedding days truly beautiful and memorable.- Top reviews
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5.0
1/02/2025
Mary Jo took my vision for my bouquet and our table arrangements and made them better than I ever could’ve imagined. Her eye for color and style is unmatched. I received so many compliments on my bouquet and how unique the flower and color combination was! I enjoyed my phone calls with Mary Jo leading up to our wedding, she’s personable and professional and runs a very tight ship.
Teresa K
5.0
1/01/2025
Mary Jo, Gloriosa, was the florist for our daughter’s wedding in Virginia. I highly recommend. Her work was superior and the flowers were stunning. Gloriosa brought a unique element to our wedding team bc of her extraordinary experience, leadership as a strong wedding team member, & her superior recommendations. She’s was an excellent communicator, extremely creative, and brought my daughter’s vision to reality. She’s was also attentive to the budget & worked to personalize every aspect of incredible event. Her work was magical!
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Jordan S
5.0
10/30/2023
My husband and I were very pleased with the beautiful flowers and decorative arrangements Gloriosa did for our wedding. The flowers were exactly what we were looking for and the colors matched perfectly. We would highly recommend Gloriosa for any wedding because of her experience, knowledge, and beautiful flowers!
response 10/30/2023
Thank you so much for your kind words, Jordan. It was wonderful to work with you and I lov...
ed creating everything from the bouquet to arbor pieces for you.! All the best,
Mary Jo
Anna B
5.0
10/27/2023
Gloriosa helped my floral dreams come true for my big day! I knew I wanted hot pink flowers, and they shipped peonies from Alaska in. They were stunning! The team was a pleasure to work with.
response 10/30/2023
Thank you Anna! I was so excited that the peonies became available for your big day! The b...
eautiful shades of pink looked stunning at your grandfather's estate. I wish you all the best,
Mary Jo
Alexander C
5.0
10/21/2023
The vision we had was made a reality by Gloriosa and her team. Our wedding day was beautiful. Every detail was thought of. In addition, her team was friendly, fun, and helpful on the days of the event! We highly recommend Gloriosa for any floral needs!
Emily K
5.0
10/21/2023
Mary Jo was wonderful to work with and helped us hone our vision into gorgeous arrangements! Highly recommend. Photo credit IG @isabellammphotos.
Taylor C
5.0
10/18/2023
Absolutely the best florist you could ever hire for your wedding/special event!! From start to finish Mary Jo made sure everything was taken care of and exactly how I wanted it. Super reasonable pricing, and stunning work, highly recommend!
Janet P
5.0
6/24/2023
Tristan and I got married on 4/1/23 and we planned for 2 YEARS! In that planning process our Wedding Planner was strategic in matching us with the perfect Vendors for our perfect day! When we saw Mary Jo’s work we were blown! Not only is Mary Jo’s floral arrangements beautiful and captivating, her eye for detail is unmatched! Mary Jo treated Tristan and I like royalty! She created clear and concise timelines; exact details with images to see our vision unfold right in front of our eyes! Mary Jo, if I could get married everyday I would choose YOU and your team each and every time! The flowers were absolutely stunning and it tied my day and event space together perfectly! My vision was “Romance in the Spring” and you did not miss! THANK YOU so much! If you need a florist for ANY event go see my girl Mary Jo and her team, you will not be disappointed!!!
response 08/18/2023
Janet, Thank you so much for your kind words! It was an honor to be included in your speci...
al wedding day! I loved creating your florals and I'm thrilled that you were happy with everything! You made a beautiful bride! All my best to you and Tristan!
Mary Jo
Taryn M
5.0
6/21/2023
Mary Jo was amazing to work with! From our first phone call I was impressed with her professionalism, willingness to work with my needs & wants, and was full of great ideas. She took my basic vision and offered so many great ideas, was able to achieve some of the harder parts of my vision, and provided the most stunning flowers for my wedding. She was able to achieve a lot on my limited budget and I appreciate her skill. They were breathtaking and one of my favorite elements of our wedding! I can't get over how beautiful they turned out and I'm so glad I went with Gloriosa!
response 08/18/2023
Thank you so much for your kind words, Taryn! It was such a pleasure to work with you and ...
I truly enjoyed creating your beautiful blooms. I wish you all the best in the future!
Mary Jo
Lisa B
5.0
2/01/2023
Mary Jo’s design was perfect and budget friendly for our daughter’s wedding. She was flexible as plans evolved and always helpful to answer our questions.
Gwen W
5.0
1/04/2023
I found Mary Jo through a Google search several months before our wedding. She had great reviews, and was very easy to get in touch with. The first time we met we sat down for over an hour discussing my wedding day vision. I showed her photos that I loved, some from her Instagram page, and she made my dreams come true. Our flowers were one of my favorite parts of the entire day, and we had so many compliments on how beautiful they were.
response 01/05/2023
Thank you so much for your kind words, Gwen. It was such a pleasure to work with you and I...
was thrilled that you were so happy with your flowers. Happy New Year! All the best in the future! Mary Jo
Katherine D
5.0
12/29/2022
Mary Jo was amazing! She listened my vision and made it come to life. Everything turned out beautiful from all the bouquets to the centerpieces. Mary Jo was very professional and it was clear she has a passion for what she does. I felt so at ease working with her, I can’t recommend her enough!
response 01/05/2023
Thank you, Katherine for your kind words. I truly enjoyed creating the flowers that comple...
ted your vision for your wedding day. The pictures show how happy you both were on that beautiful day! Wishing you all the best, Mary Jo
Ashley N
5.0
1/16/2022
Mary Jo did the BEST job with our wedding flowers!! She was super responsive, flexible with working with me to pick the right flower choices, and on our wedding day the flowers were PERFECT. We were so incredibly happy that we picked Gloriosa!! :)
Piage C
5.0
1/03/2022
Gloriosa was absolutely fabulous on our wedding day!! She makes sure you have everything you will need for your special day. The flowers are stunning and even more beautiful than I could have imagined. I would 10/10 recommend.
Deborah K
5.0
12/31/2021
We were very pleased with everything! The flowers and venue setup were beautiful! The attention to detail was bar none! I would recommend Mary Jo and her staff to anyone who wants top notch service.
Paige C
5.0
12/31/2021
Absolutely gorgeous flowers and pieces she made for my wedding! She paid attention to the details and went above and beyond to make my day special.
Holly D
5.0
12/31/2021
I cannot recommend Gloriosa enough. Mary Jo is incredibly responsive, creative, and always delivers overall top quality service. I've worked with her for over half a decade on events at the Taubman Museum of Art and have always known Mary Jo to commit 110% to make sure each event is uniquely special. From festivals to intimate dinners, she has an excellent eye and is collaborative in her approach to execute your exact vision. Thank you for everything, highly recommend!
response 01/16/2022
Thank you Holly! It is always a pleasure to create beautiful blooms for you ! You are amaz...
ing to work with and appreciate your kind words.
Katie C
5.0
12/30/2021
Mary Jo with Gloriosa was wonderful to work with. I had a vague idea of what I wanted and Mary Jo worked with me and brought it to reality. All of the flowers turned out beautifully. She also did a great job setting up the flowers at the venue the day of the wedding.
My cascading bouquet turned out exactly how I wanted it and was even more beautiful then I ever imagined.
Mary Jo was super easy to work with and answered all of my questions and helped to adapt to our needs throughout the entire process.
response 01/16/2022
Thank you for your kind words, Katie. It was wonderful to bring all those shades of purple...
together at beautiful Mountain Lake. Thank you for trusting us to make your day beautiful!
Anah D
5.0
12/30/2021
Great florist. She really knows her stuff and provided outstanding arrangements! Better than I had hoped for!
response 01/16/2022
Thank you for your kind words, Anah. I enjoyed creating the white and green bouquets and c...
enterpieces for your wedding! All the best, Mary Jo
Kay S
5.0
12/30/2021
Mary Jo was absolutely incredible to work with. She is flexible and easy to talk to. She has so many designs and ideas! Her flowers turned out absolutely gorgeous on my wedding day. I highly recommend her to anyone!!!
response 01/16/2022
You are so Sweet! You made a beautifully happy Bride! I wish you both many years of Happin...
ess together!
John S
5.0
12/30/2021
Flowers and decorations were absolutely stunning. Mary Jo did an incredible job for our wedding!
response 01/16/2022
Thank you John. It was my pleasure and I really enjoyed working with you!
Erin F
5.0
12/30/2021
We had a fall wedding and Gloriosa put together the perfect mix of burgundy and blush colors for a natural look! My cascading bouquet was everything I wanted and we had an amazing experience .
response 12/30/2021
Thank you for your kind words, Erin. It was a pleasure to create the flowers for your wedd...
ing day. You were a beautiful bride !
Katie C
5.0
12/29/2021
Mary Jo is very talented when it comes to making your flower dreams come true! I had a hard time visualizing what I wanted and she took her time in the office to show me examples of linens, flowers. She was extremely responsive via email or text message. Our flowers looked absolutely gorgeous and we received so many compliments on them, especially the arbor for our ceremony. You will not go wrong choosing her for your florist. I showed some examples to her of what I wanted and she definitely exceeded my expectations. My bouquet was amazing and the bridal party had beautiful flowers too. I am so lucky I found her because she was a huge help in the decor area and making my day even more beautiful.
response 12/30/2021
Thank you Katie! You were so wonderful to work with. I enjoyed every aspect of creating yo...
ur wedding flowers and designing the ceremony and reception florals. All the best in 2022!
N R
5.0
12/28/2021
Mary Jo was wonderful to work with. She helped me choose colors, design, and what would work best for my budget. She & her team made our event so special. Every piece was beautiful! Thank you Mary Jo!
response 12/28/2021
Thank you for your kind words, Norma. It was a pleasure to work with you and create your b...
eautiful and bright blooms for your celebration. Thank you!
Ashley R
5.0
6/08/2021
Mary Jo was amazing! She was literally a second mom to me during this entire process. I would message her any time I had a thought and she was quick to respond and help me make decisions! She knew exactly how to put each detail together and turned my wedding into a dream! She not only helped me with my florals ( which I have no knowledge of) she also helped me piece together my tables and many other decor items! I can’t recommend her enough. Love her.
response 06/08/2021
Thank you so much for your kind words! I enjoyed every minute of planning your wedding wit...
h you. You did an amazing job keeping it all together. It was all so lovely on the lake front property and you were stunningly beautiful! Love you too! Thank you
Lexi S
5.0
10/24/2020
I highly recommend Mary Jo for your wedding florist! She brought my Pinterest dream wedding flower arrangements to life and worked with me on how to accomplish this while staying within my budget. I had to have several adjustments in dates and costs due to the pandemic but Mary Jo helped me each step of the way. It was clear that it mattered to her that I was happy and I truly felt how much she cared. When working with Mary Jo, you will not only get gorgeous flowers but also someone who will work with you each step of the way!!
Emily W
5.0
10/19/2020
Mary Jo with Gloriosa is a true professional and magic maker. She was extremely flexible and creative with our strict budget and listened carefully to my vision to create exactly what we wanted. She communicated frequently and kept me in the loop every step of the way. I highly recommend them for your wedding florals!
Caitlin S
5.0
10/18/2020
Mary Jo was so great! I inquired about her doing flowers for me pretty close to my wedding day and she quickly eased all my fears! I really had no idea what I wanted and she came up with a plan for mine and my bridesmaids flowers so quickly! She also did a beautiful arrangement for the arch for the ceremony and flowers for the ends of the aisles. I would definitely recommend her!!
response 10/19/2020
Thank you Caitlin for your kind words. It was a pleasure to create the flowers for your we...
dding and you were such a wonderful bride.
I 'm so glad that you were happy with everything. All my best, Mary Jo
Morgan P
4.0
10/16/2020
Mary Jo was such a pleasure to work with. She did such a good job my flowers looked amazing and were exactly what I wanted!
response 10/19/2020
Thank you Morgan for your kind words. I enjoyed creating the beautiful flowers at the Kyl...
e House. You were a beautiful bride and wonderful to work with. All the best, Mary Jo
Brandon K
5.0
10/08/2020
Mary Jo with Gloriosa did an amazing job decorating and providing floral arrangements for our wedding and reception. She was very easy to work with, listened to our requests, and provided feedback on what would work best with our venue and wedding date. We had to make several updates to our original plan due to COVID and she remained flexible throughout the entire process. Everything provided was of the highest quality and we can’t recommend her enough.
response 10/19/2020
Thank you Brandon for your kind words. Both you and Stephanie were so organized and easy t...
o make decisions. I truly enjoyed pulling your wedding look together at the Taubman and from the wedding pictures,you both looked very happy. I appreciate being a part of your special day ! All the best,
Mary Jo
Jan H
5.0
12/27/2019
Mary Jo was wonderful to work with for my daughter's wedding! On our first meeting, she led us through the process and choices with patience and evidence of years of experience and creativity. It was especially helpful to have photos of all the flowers she used and examples of combinations on her computer screen to show us as we made decisions. All the flowers/arrangements were stunningly beautiful and pulled the whole wedding together. They lasted well thru the whole day, staying fresh and lovely. It was helpful that she also rented linens in a large range of colors, votives, easels, and arbors and we took advantage of that convenience. We had a few last minute changes and she graciously accommodated them. Thank you, Mary Jo and Gloriosa!
Kelly Z
5.0
11/11/2019
Mary Jo and her team at Gloriosa were a dream to work with! When it came to wedding planning, the flowers seemed like one of the most intimidating parts since my husband and I are clueless when it comes to floral arrangements and didn't have a specific vision in mind. Mary Jo walked us through the entire process and everything turned out better than our wildest dreams. Every single detail was carefully thought through and everything looked incredible. I can't thank Mary Jo and her team enough for holding our hands through this process and helping to create the wedding of our dreams.
Emma P
5.0
10/31/2019
We absolutely loved working with Mary Jo; her expertise and professionalism were so vital to making our wedding such a flawless event!
Rachel M
4.0
10/31/2019
Mary Jo is a delight to work with! I met her for the first time not knowing what to expect and really not knowing how to go about making my wedding exactly what I wanted. She answered all of my questions with patience and helped me with putting all of my ideas together to find my perfect vision for my wedding.
She took care of all of the decorations for both my ceremony and reception. The results were absolutely beautiful and exactly what I had imagined. The only reason I give 4 rather than 5 stars is she did arrive to the location about an hour later than what she had told me. But, everything was right in place in plenty of time.
Kelly W
5.0
10/31/2019
Maryjo is super detailed in her work and makes sure you get EXACTLY what you want in your floral arrangements! I had such a wonderful experience working with her and will definitely use her in the future for my floral needs!
Devon M
5.0
10/31/2019
Look no further than Gloriosa! Mary Jo was both extremely knowledgeable about flowers and what would look good where, she was amazing to work with. Made us feel right at home the instant we met her! Our flowers were amazing and we recieved so many compliments from our guests. She also was able to provide us with many other rentable items that saved us purchasing and therefore money in the long run. When our venue didn't have the appropriate table linens for their tables, she special ordered for us. She and her team are simply the place to go to make your floral and decorative dreams come true on your special day!
Maria S
5.0
10/31/2019
Mari Jo at Gloriosa was very easy to work with. She developed an outline of what I wanted for my wedding based on my favorite flowers and style. She was also very flexible and made sure last minute details were included in our big day. The bouquets and floral arrangements for our wedding were beautiful and exactly what we discussed!
Emilie B
5.0
10/29/2019
Mary Jo of Gloriosa was truly amazing to work with for my wedding, she was able to take my vision and turn it into more than I could have imagined! She knew the name of every flower off the top of her head, gave me more ideas, and is so creative when it comes to flowers. She really was able to make my bouquet and floral arraignment’s into works of art! I would 100% recommend her to anyone who wants something fun, different, and a statement for their event!
Sarah K
5.0
10/29/2019
Mary Jo was the sweetest. Her rates are reasonable and she has so many choices. We went with all greenery and she helped to make our wedding truly beautiful.
Melissa P
5.0
10/22/2019
I used Mary Jo for my October wedding, and she was fabulous from start to finish. She spent a lot of time making sure she understood my vision, but also made sure I was thoughtful and provided a lot of guidance through her expertise in floral arrangements. Fortunately, she was also familiar with my venue and was able to give specific guidance of what would work well there. When she gave me a proposal, the cost was higher than I was expecting, but she made time to sit and work with me to get the cost down without sacrificing elegance. Overall, I was very pleased with all the decorations on our special day and would definitely recommend her to anyone.
response 10/23/2019
Thank you for your kind words Melissa. I'm so glad that we were able to make it all come t...
ogether. Thank you for being such a pleasure to work with. I enjoyed every minute! All the best in the future! Mary Jo
Samantha C
5.0
10/16/2019
Mary Jo was truly a "god send" for our wedding. I'm not remotely good at picking flowers or reception details so it was so nice to have such a professional team member to make this day go off without a hitch. Our wedding reception theme?... May the Fourth Be With You. Mary Jo came up with the most detailed reception decorations - PEOPLE ARE STILL TALKING ABOUT OUR WEDDING.
I would absolutely recommend her - over and over again. She'll understand your vision and present you with options you never knew possible!
response 10/16/2019
Thank you Samantha for your kind words! I enjoyed every minute of planning and creating yo...
ur wedding flowers and decor. You were so wonderful to work with! Wishing you all the best! Mary Jo
Kara M
5.0
12/31/2018
Mary Jo was so easy to work with. I sent her photos of what I wanted and she was able to recreate those and/or let me know if those flowers were in season to help us save money. Her prices are super affordable and the arrangements are amazing! I definitely recommend Mary Jo for all your different needs.
Holly M
5.0
11/23/2018
Absolutely wonderful! The flowers were so beautiful and were exactly what I wanted. She was great to work with and very patient with me since I didn’t understand some of the terminology when it came to bouquets and arrangements. I wish I could have kept the flowers forever.
Kristin C
5.0
11/21/2018
Mary Jo was amazing to work with. She listened to my ideas, gave some great advice on how to make them better, and went above and beyond to make every piece incredible. Every single person I talked to on my wedding day commented on how amazing the flowers were, and I can see why! We also got our table rentals from Gloriosa which was one of the best decisions we made-so much easier than dealing with a bunch of other rental companies :-) I could not recommend Gloriosa enough!!
Brittany G
5.0
11/01/2018
I was a super laid back bride. I told MJ the vision of sorts then she and her team made it happen! They were wonderful, highly reccommend! Have them clean up after your night so your guests don’t have to!
response 11/01/2018
Thank you Brittany for your kind words! I enjoyed creating the flowers for your wedding. T...
hank you for allowing us to be a part of such an important day for you and your family ! All the best, MJ
Aaren T
5.0
10/31/2018
We are really happy we chose Mary Jo/Gloriosa to make our wedding flowers for our wedding this past September! She did a beautiful job! The bouquets were stunning - I mean, just absolutely gorgeous! She made the guy's bouts exactly how I had imagined. They were perfect! She also made a beautiful bridal flower crown, which held up throughout the night and fit great! Everything was fresh, the bouquets and bigger arrangements lasted for a good week or so after the wedding, and it all photographed extremely well. We also rented our linens, clear flowers vases, silver dessert platters, candelabras, and candles from Mary Jo. It was all just as described, arrived clean and on time, and really made everything that much better! On top of all that, she came to the rescue 2 days before our wedding and got my bouquet, flower crown, and my husband's bout to our wedding planner so she could bring it to us for pictures at the venue (Hurricane Flo was giving us major doubts about Saturday's weather (outdoor wedding), so we opted for photos on Thursday when the weather was clear)! We can't thank her enough for all her hard work to make our day as beautiful as we planned it to be! You're the best, Mary Jo!
Jamie A
5.0
10/28/2018
Mary Jo was amazing with knowing what I wanted before I even knew I wanted it. I didn't have much of a vision for flowers, except I knew I wanted pumpkins. Well Mary Jo was able to run with this and figured out exactly what I wanted. I couldn't imagine anything better than what she was able to do.
Charlotte L
5.0
10/26/2018
Mary Jo did amazing work for our wedding. She is creative and has great solutions for issues we ran into at the venue! I couldn't have been happier with the arrangements and linens.
Jane-Anna C
4.0
10/25/2018
My flowers were beautiful, reasonably priced, and arranged perfectly. I was so happy with the way that Mary Jo works with you to ensure everything is just the way you want it to be for your big day. Her rentals are gorgeous as well- beautiful vases for my centerpieces.
Alisha S
5.0
10/16/2018
Let me start off by saying, if you chose Gloriosa, you will not be disappointed! Prior to meeting with Mary Jo, I met with several local florist, who were either way outside my budget or didn't leave me feeling confident that they could deliver what I was looking for. My first meeting with Mary Jo far exceeded my expectations. She took time to listen to what I wanted, asked very detailed questions, had me look through pictures to help her get an idea of what I was looking for. When she sent the proposal it was very detailed and included pictures of the flowers she was going to use and even worked with me to ensure I stayed within my budget. I had an episode where I got nervous and upset, afraid that the colors were not going to be what I wanted. Mary Jo called me late in the evening to walk me through a few options. When the flowers were delivered, I honestly couldn't believe how beautiful they were. My bouquet was absolutely gorgeous! Flowers can be a large expense, but I'd have to say they were worth every penny.
Amelia M
5.0
10/09/2018
Mary Jo's flowers for my wedding were beautifully done and were exactly what I was looking for! She sent me a run down of the flowers that were being used in our contract, and I felt that she knew what I was looking for. She is extremely professional and talented, and she handled things with ease. As someone who went into planning a wedding with little knowledge on how to decorate, Mary Jo was very knowledgable and awesome for me! Thank you Gloriosa flowers!
response 10/09/2018
Thank you so much Amelia.! Your kind words are much appreciated and we were honored to be ...
a part of your special day.
Kelly C
4.0
10/06/2018
Florissant did a great job with our flowers and linens! They were lovely and just what we wanted.
Andrea B
5.0
8/22/2018
Mary Jo scheduled a call with me as soon as I sent in my request for a quote. She went through every wedding detail, asked questions that I didn't even think about (she is incredibly impressive and knows her stuff), we passed inspirational photos back and forth over email and she didn't rush my thought process. I was still unsure of flowers and colors that I was wanting and she took the time to talk me through the overall look and what I wanted to see on my wedding day. She put me at ease and from our first call, I knew she was the person who would make my flower dreams come true! I am so thrilled with how it all came together and my family and friends still rave about the gorgeous photos and attention to detail. She also works with your budget and will get creative should you need other options. Working with Mary Jo is wonderful, she really cares about your wedding day!
Jeanmarie P
5.0
8/06/2018
When Chris and I decided to get married, I knew one thing - the flowers had to be magnificent. I don't mean over the top, but I had a vision of exactly what I wanted and a decent budget to stay within. For me, the flowers were the priority.
I didn't shop around for a florist, actually only set up two appointments. MaryJo was my first meeting and I had no need to go to the second after because she knew exactly what I wanted. She listed. She offered suggestions. And I felt like I would be working with someone who I was partnering with - not simply someone who was going to take the ball and run.
My experience working with MaryJo was smooth, professional and seamless.
I remember telling my best friend that I wanted guests to come into the tent and feel like they were at something special. Again, not over the top, but special. I wanted them to have that experience. And so, she paid close attention to everyone's reaction. They said it to each other and to me throughout the night, "I have never seen such beautiful tables... the FLOWERS!"
I highly recommend Gloriosa and would work with MaryJo again in a heartbeat if/when the occasion arises!
Mitra S
5.0
8/01/2018
Mary Jo made our wedding look absolutely beautiful. We received so many compliments on the florals and were blown away by how perfect everything looked. I could not have been happier!
Tiffany T
1.0
7/10/2018
VERY disappointed with the customer service. I spoke to Mary Jo 2 1/2 weeks ago and she gave me a date in which I’d receive my invoice. I never received it but gave it 4 days due to the 4th of July and it being a busy time of year for weddings. I reached out via email & phone call.. no response to either! A few days later I reached out via The Knot and she mentioned she has been busy and would get me my invoice on Sunday evening. Here we are on Monday evening and I have not heard A SINGLE WORD! Very disappointed in the lack of communication and the professionalism. I will not be using her and will look elsewhere.
response 09/23/2018
So disappointed that you have provided me with this review. During this period ,my Mother ...
became ill and had to attend to her medical needs. I explained this in the response to you.The detailed proposal was emailed to you almost simultaneously to your review. We discussed the proposal and you requested changes over a three day period,giving me the impression that you were interested in securing me as a vendor. This is contrary to what you have written in the review. I have emailed three separate time and called and left messages to discuss this with no response. I'm sorry you were unhappy with Gloriosa. Good Luck in your wedding planning.
Francine K
5.0
6/02/2018
Look no further for your event florist – you have found her! When I first contacted Mary Jo at Gloriosa for wedding flowers, I had it in mind to do my own centerpieces and have Gloriosa make only bouquets and boutonnieres for our wedding day, but after talking to Mary Jo I decided to hand it over to her. It was so worth it! I didn’t have a lot of details for flowers in mind besides colors, but Mary Jo provided excellent guidance and we came up with an affordable, beautiful plan for the wedding day. I also really appreciated the option to have her and her team come back and pick-up the leftover centerpieces at the end of the night – who wants to worry about that after the party?! Mary Jo, you are a truly talented professional. Thank you for helping make our wedding day beautiful and special!
Lindsay M
5.0
5/10/2018
Mary Jo with Glorisoa Flowers is amazing! She did a great job understanding my vision and picking the perfect flowers to match. The flowers and bouquets she put together were the most beautiful ones I've ever seen. She has everything you'll need in terms of rentals as well. In fact, I ended up renting table runners from her that ended up tying my entire reception look together. She was at my venue early to deliver and set up. I had a center piece for the arbor we used, and her assistants set up the center piece and the fabric around the arbor for us! I can't recommend Gloriosa flowers enough!
response 05/10/2018
Thank you for your kind words,Lindsay.You were amazing to work with I was thrilled to have...
captured your unique style. It was an honor to be included in your special day! All the best to you and Brad!
Felice L
5.0
2/18/2018
I recently used Mary Jo's talents for our wedding this passed November. Mary Jo is unbelievably talented. I'm not a huge flower person so Mary Jo really worked hard to make my flowers be simple and yet stunningly beautiful. I didn't do a ton of flowers for our wedding. I opted to do some lit trees and branch center pieces all of which Mary Jo was able and willing to do. She truly has an eye for decor beyond just flowers. She is very talented and I could not be more thankful for the job she did on the decor and our bouquets. She left me speechless with how gorgeous the flowers really were. I wanted our venue to feel as if it was winter, and Mary Jo was able to do that with the simplest of pieces. I can't thank her enough for her hard work that made our day so beautiful.
Candace B
5.0
1/06/2018
Absolutely loved working with Mary Jo. Not only where the arrangements gorgeous she also helped with other ideas for the wedding as well!
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