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About this vendor
Inspired Design is a specialty floral and event boutique company intentionally creating beautifully unique custom flower displays for weddings and celebration of life events. We guarantee our attention to detail, listening well to catch our client’s vision which inspires every detail of our works. Each floral design is created to reflect our client’s unique story.
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Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Decorations & Accents
- Aisle Decorations
- Centerpieces
- Flower Girl Baskets
- Pedestals
- Vases
- Wedding Arch
Flower Arrangements
- Bouquets
- Bouquet Wraps
- Boutonnieres
- Centerpieces
- Corsages
- Flower Crowns
Awards and Affiliations
3-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2023.2022.2021.
Best of Weddings
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I recently had the pleasure of working with Dottie from Inspired Design of NC for my wedding at Chestnut Ridge this past May, and I cannot recommend her highly enough!
Dottie was...
absolutely amazing to work with from start to finish. She provided so much guidance and support throughout the planning process, and she really brought my vision to life!
The flowers on our wedding day were stunning, featuring beautiful wildflowers that perfectly captured the natural, elegant feel we wanted. My bouquet and our chuppah were particularly breathtaking, and we received so many compliments from our guests about how gorgeous everything looked. Dottie went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect, and I am so grateful for her dedication and talent!
We recently had the pleasure of working with Dottie Edwards of Inspired Design of NC for our wedding, and I can confidently say that she exceeded all of our expectations! From the ...
initial consultation to the final delivery, every aspect of the experience was exceptional.
From the moment we met, Dottie took the time to understand our vision and preferences. She listened attentively to our ideas and offered creative suggestions that perfectly captured the theme of our wedding.
On the big day, we were absolutely blown away by the floral arrangements! The bouquets were stunning, with a beautiful mix of colors and textures that met the thematic design we were going for. The centerpieces were equally impressive, adding an elegant touch to each table. Every detail was meticulously crafted, and it was clear that Dottie poured her heart into each arrangement. We had a private room reveal before the guests entered the reception and were left quite literally speechless by Dottie and her team's efforts.
The quality of the flowers was outstanding. They were fresh, vibrant, and lasted well beyond the wedding day (we have them all over ours and our moms' living rooms still).
Dottie made the entire process stress-free. She was organized, punctual, and handled all the logistics with ease, even going above and beyond to allow us to see all of her inventory. We felt completely at ease knowing that she had everything under control, allowing us to focus on enjoying our day.
If you are looking for a talented and passionate florist for your wedding, I wholeheartedly recommend Inspired Design of NC. They brought my floral dreams to life and contributed to making our special day unforgettable. Thank you, Dottie, for your incredible work and for helping to create such a beautiful atmosphere!
Dottie and her team were amazing! Florals were important in making our wedding day dreams come true. Dottie and her team did just that. Every piece was fresh and assembled right at...
the venue which made the venue smell so good. For my bridesmaids I wanted corsages instead of bouquets, and she went above and beyond making them look unique and beautiful. She even made the cutest dog collars for our dogs to ensure they look beautiful too.
Dottie and her team did an amazing job for my daughter’s wedding. Dottie gave excellent suggestions and guided us through the process wonderfully. I highly recommend her services...
. You will not be disappointed.
Dottie and her team made all of my daughter’s dreams for her wedding come true. The flowers were incredibly beautiful and the arrangements showed creativity and attention to detail...
. Dottie did an excellent job of repurposing the flowers used in the ceremony for the reception. Absolutely perfect!
Not only was Dottie an absolute joy to work with, she so far exceeded my expectations with her beautiful florals at our wedding. The alter and mantle pieces she created were stunni...
ng and my bouquet was exactly what I wanted. She also created beautiful table scapes with candles and vases that matched the aesthetic I was going for, perfectly. I HIGHLY recommend Dottie, we so loved working with her.
I'm not even sure where to start with our experience with Dottie at Inspired Designs!!! I could probably write an essay of wonderful things about Dottie and her team! When we firs...
t talked I was really torn between two floral design teams and I am so incredibly grateful to have chosen Inspired Designs. From the initial phone call with Dottie, to a design session in her studio and last minute changes/modifications, she was so incredibly accommodating and helped ease so much stress during the planning process. We always felt like she truly cared about us and our wedding day as if it was someone in her own family (just look at the sweet pictures of her and my husband on our wedding day). She was able to take my vision and create the most magical design and floral pieces for our wedding and I will be eternally grateful for her and her team!
Dottie was amazing to work with. She helped me think about colors and design, and guided me with her wealth of experience to achieve a beautiful and personal outcome. I specificall...
y appreciated her desire to make the flowers and decor reflect me and to capture favorite details I had mentioned. Reliable, talented and creative are all words that reflect Dottie and her team, and 100% I would ask her again and recommend her to a friend.
Dottie captures the essence of what the bride & groom want for their wedding day. She treats them as family all the while giving calm confident guidance. Her creative design work...
is beautiful and unique to each couple. We were delighted to work with her and recommend her company over and beyond!
Dottie and her team are exceptional! I had a very specific vision for my wedding that was going to be way over budget. We worked together on different flowers and vases and arangme...
nts and scrolled through Pinterest together to make sure everything was exactly what I wanted within budget. I did not have to settle for anything. I had my dream flowers and my dream perfect day all thanks to Inspired Design NC!
Dottie was more than we could have imagined! Her ability to transform my vision into reality was perfect! She was so kind and welcoming! I could not have imagined my wedding day w...
ithout her help and support!
Dottie was everything you could want and more from a florist. She has so much experience in the floral business that she can deliver exactly what your vision is as well as be hones...
t if there needs to be deviations. Given COVID supply changes, Dottie was honest from the beginning regarding what floral substitutions would make more sense for our budget while still staying true to our vision. On the day of the wedding, Dottie’s floral arrangements literally brought me to tears. They were so elegant, organic, and lush, everything my little mind could have wanted and imaged and so much more. Her creations will forever live in my mind as the essence of beauty for that day. I cannot thank her enough for everything that she created. If you book her, you will not be disappointed!
Dottie was very professional and easy to work with. She guided us every step of the way. All the arrangements for our rehearsal dinner were fresh and beautiful! I would certainl...
y recommend Inspired Design.
We honestly feel so blessed to have chosen Dottie and Inspired Design to do the florals for my daughter’s wedding. We had a very small ceremony and reception at our home in NC and...
wanted to create a magical and intimate feel. Dottie was able to totally understand the look we were going for and to interpret the color palette beautifully. She was a delight to work with and spent so much time getting to know the couples aesthetic. We were truly blown away when we saw what she had created - just so magical! Dottie is incredibly talented and very detail orientated and you can tell that she pours her heart into these events. Thank you so much Dottie!
Appreciation abounds for the talent and vision of Dottie Edwards (Inspired Design of NC) and Carole Murray (Calligraphy by Carole) for creating simple but elegant tablescapes for m...
y son’s Rehearsal Dinner at the Country Club of Asheville in November. Fall blooms, berries and greens, magnolia leaf escort cards, welcoming signage and the cutest little painted pumpkins created a classic, clever backdrop for the evening. Professional service, meticulous attention to detail, and expert advice are just a few benefits of working with these two talented women!
Dottie covered our wedding in the most incredible pieces of art. I described my dream bouquet, and she handed it to me. I had a picture of the perfect table scape, and she created...
it. I had a crazy idea to hang flowers across the beams in the church, and she made it a reality. She listens to your ideas and makes them happen perfectly. (Plus she's fun to work with and have around throughout the whole process!) I couldn't recommend her more!
Dottie was well versed in florals and options for the time of year. She laid out the tablespaces ahead of time so that we could see the vision, as well as give input into any chang...
es. Would recommend her for your wedding floral needs!
The best florist in Asheville! Dottie was amazing for our wedding day! She truly captured everything a bride could want her flowers to look like. I highly recommend inspired design...
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Dottie and I first met at a client meeting on her front porch with wine and a charcuterie board. During this time we were able to get to know one another as well as chat about flor...
al designs. Our first floral trial run was for a BRIDAL PORTRAIT bouquet, which I highly recommend. My MIL also used Inspired Design for our rehearsal dinner flowers and we were able to reuse them at the wedding! Dottie went above and beyond for my wedding day despite some tight scheduling via the venue. She created a flower aisle that was stunning and then transferred it inside to create a floral stage around the band. We also had a very dramatic floral entrance that the guests adored. My goal was to have the flowers be the pop of spring in our wedding and she exceeded our expectations. Dottie really takes good care of her brides and is such a sweet person. You WANT Inspired Design there on your wedding day, trust me!
I am definitely not a creative person, but I knew I could trust Dottie and her crew to make my wedding gorgeous. They absolutely did not disappoint! The bouquets tied the wedding p...
arty's colors together perfectly, the flowers and arrangements at the ceremony were stunning, the centerpieces at the reception were timeless, and the arrangement on the mantle was better than anything I could have ever dreamed of. Dottie made all the dreams that I never knew I had come true for our wedding!
I had no idea where to begin with wedding flowers. Dottie and her team were so helpful! They listened to the few ideas I did have, my budget, and made my sunflower dream of a weddi...
ng come true. She even braved the summer southern heat to help make my outdoor wedding happen!! I would highly recommend working with Inspired Designs for your wedding or event!
Dottie and her team went above and beyond to make the entire process fun, personal, and most importantly - stress free! I had a vision for my wedding day but knew nothing about flo...
wers, and Dottie took my keywords (elegant, romantic, glam) and made the perfect floral recommendations to bring my vision to life. At our in-person meeting, we even created a variety of mini arrangements so I could physically see various flower combinations to make sure I landed on the perfect one! Dottie took the time to completely understand my vision so I could trust that what she’d deliver would be absolutely perfect. Everything was gorgeous, fresh, and so beautifully pieced together. I got so many compliments on our wedding aesthetic! 10/10 recommend. Thank you, Dottie & team!
Dottie and her team were beyond amazing!! We met once before my wedding and she turned all of my dreams/vision into reality! She is truly the sweetest, most bubbly person I’ve ever...
met which made it even easier to work with her. We used a couple floral arrangements for our rehearsal dinner and repurposed them for the wedding and Dottie handled everything, so we had nothing to worry about throughout our wedding weekend. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Inspired Designs! Her flowers were absolutely stunning and I received so many compliments about the floral arrangements specifically. Highly recommend!!
The flowers at my daughters’s wedding were stunning! Dottie of Inspired Design took my daughters vision for her bouquet and nailed it! Dottie spent time with us to understand the ...
look we wanted to achieve for the table arrangements. The ceremony arch was beautifully unique. She was also quick to recommend ways to help us stay within our budget. Can’t recommend Inspired Design enough!
It is a joy to write about Inspired Design of NC, LLC. Dottie was amazing to work with. After reviewing photos and colors and ideas my daughter and I had put together, Dottie pre...
sented a design with the perfect blend of accessories, flowers, and arrangements for our ceremony and reception at The Ridge. She spent a lot of time discussing her vision for the venue and offered ways to save on cost with a plan to repurpose some of the arrangements from the ceremony for the reception. She was attentive to our responses and created a picture perfect setting. Dottie stayed in touch, was prompt, and able to adapt to a table layout change needed at the last minute with ease. Our entire wedding weekend was fantastic and Dottie of Inspired Design is at the top of the list of vendors we hired!
My son’s fiancé had already booked Inspired Design for their wedding. When I inquired about helping with the rehearsal dinner, Dottie was more than accommodating. I felt as if I ...
was working with a trusted old friend…….she was honest, fair, gifted and fun! She had so many fabulous ideas. Best of all, she really considered both our budgets….wedding and rehearsal. She was able ( and willing) to incorporate flowers from the rehearsal to the wedding. When I arrived to the rehearsal dinner at the Asheville Country Club, I was so impressed by Dottie’s Magic….from beautiful centerpieces to an incredibly decorated mantle, everything was just perfect. Best of all, Dottie and her talented crew transported all these gorgeous arrangements to the wedding venue where they were used again. It was so nice to see things being reused and not thrown out. I would wholeheartedly recommend inspired Design.
LOOK NO MORE! Dottie is AMAZING to work with! Seriously she was so kind and exceeded my expectations! You get amazing quality flowers and she has such great insight and really help...
ed creating my vision! The flowers were stunning and my first impression in seeing them was "WOW" I was just blown away!
Dottie was an absolute pleasure to work with. Her creativity, energy, attention to detail and professionalism were above and beyond. She brought my vision to life and I am so grate...
ful we had the opportunity to work with her. We had multiple phone conversations leading up to our special day to ensure it was absolutely perfect! I was so in love with everything she was thinking that we had her do our rehearsal dinner as well, and then we repurposed those beautiful floral arrangements for the wedding day! It was everything I dreamed of and more thanks to the amazing work of Dottie and her team. We spent so much time thinking about what the unique element we wanted to do for our special day and the “photo op greenery wall” she created (placing every vine by hand) was PHENOMENAL!!!! We HIGHLY recommend Inspired Designs NC for any of your floral needs 🤍
Dottie is the MOST amazing florist! She has years of experience and an aestehtic eye for what will be perfect at your event. We were fortunate to have Inspired Design bring our eve...
nt to life with florals and ceiling greenery for our August 2021 wedding which was held at The Venue in downtown Asheville. While I was thrilled with every aspect of our wedding, the flowers were absolute standouts! The way they smelled... FANTASTIC. I truly didn't know flowers could smell this good or this strong! The bouquet Dottie wound up creating for me was perfect for the soft elegance of my dress and my petite frame - she thought of everything and surpassed perfection!
Beyond her talent, Dottie exudes positive energy and has the sweetest personality and such a kind heart. Thank you, Dottie, for helping to create our dream wedding!! I can't imagine going through the weekend without your creativity and skill!
I don't even know where to begin to describe the incredible experience we had with Dottie and Inspired Design. I have never seen more beautiful bouquets, ceremony and reception/ta...
ble decor than the wedding Dottie designed for our daughter. Dottie listened to my daughter's ideas and then creatively exceeded any expectations we could have had. Working with her was a joy from start to finish-great communication, and the ability to totally trust that every detail would be taken care of. Everything was gorgeous. Dottie is truly gifted!
Dottie took the time to understand my vision and desires and then produce the most perfect flowers for our wedding. I wanted local, seasonal flowers. I didn't specify colors and tr...
usted Dottie and her team to do the design. The result was perfect and one of my favorite parts of our wedding day.
Dottie was amazing and immediately grasped the vision we had for this outdoor wedding! She is very much the professional and expert at choosing just the right type flowers and gre...
enery. Everything was just perfect! Thank you Dottie! You are a treasure.
Beautiful flowers for Friday night reception that lasted and looked fantastic for Sunday brunch too. Highly recommend Inspired Design!
Dottie is amazing! She has an artist's eye and creates, grows and arranges wonderful flowers and plants for each client based on their needs. She loves her work and it shows in...
her creations! If you want something very special, you will be extremely happy with Inspired Design.
Dottie is AMAZING at her craft. We hired her for our wedding and shared a special connection from the first moment we met. She helped bring my vision to life, gently course correct...
ed me on a few questionable ideas, and really pulled all design elements together with her floral artistry. She has an eye for design, color and texture that allows her to elevate any space into something truly magical. She created a beautiful and appropriately sized bouquet for me (I'm little), a crescent moon shaped arbor as a nod to the engravings in our wedding rings, created floral dog collars for our pups, and pulled my navy accents together with my favorite panda anemones (which I have no idea how she found because they were out of season, but she made it happen!).
Dottie is absolutely incredible at her craft. My flowers were STUNNING and complete show stoppers. She captured my vision perfectly. She was super hands on in the planning process ...
and even met with me at the venue walk through to make sure everything was just perfect. She even let me watch her assemble my bouquets the day before the wedding, because she knows how much I love flowers. Not only is she incredible at her craft and works tirelessly, she is also a great friend. She was so encouraging to me planning my wedding during COVID, and I truly cannot imagine my wedding day with her. I love you Dottie! She will go above and beyond for you.
I got married during the tumultuous circumstances of the 2020 global pandemic, but I had a gorgeous, perfect wedding thanks to Inspired Designs of NC. I found myself with a backyar...
d/at-home venue, and it was completely transformed into a touchingly special space thanks to incredible floral design. Dottie immediately understood my vision of the relaxed elegance in Dutch Masters-inspired fine art florals, but also understood my practical need for versatile pieces that could be used in different ways in unpredictable circumstances. I had complete peace of mind that she would make the floral design at my wedding perfect and beautiful, no matter what she had to work with. I knew I would be 100% happy with the outcome, even if it wasn’t the “vision” I had at the beginning. I’m pretty sure that if she had needed to forage woods and neighborhood gardens, she would have, and I would still have been blown away. I am from Asheville, and for years I have heard only wonderful things about Inspired Designs from other brides and vendors. Dottie was wonderfully easy to work with — an artist but also a gardener and an experienced wedding vendor. She understands the aesthetics of design, and she is deeply familiar with the plants she works with, but she also has practical experience with the nuances of event details. The value added to my wedding and wedding planning process was priceless. I cannot recommend Inspired Designs of NC highly enough!
Dottie was an exceptional florist and help for our wedding. When we started planning our wedding (pre covid) she welcomed us into her home for an initial meet and greet where we di...
scussed our wedding hopes. She was very helpful and receptive making a Pinterest board for us. I didn’t know what I wanted as far as floral arrangements and her guidance was amazing! After we cancelled our wedding and rescheduled in a different location Dottie reached out numerous times to see if there was anything she could do. We settled on an intimate wedding at our house and she brought us flowers and it was beautiful! I highly recommend her for any of your needs, she is an amazing florist and person!
Dottie was such a joy to work with! When my husband and I first got engaged, I started stressing about the flowers and what I wanted. I knew absolutely little to nothing about the ...
different types of flowers and had no clue where to begin to pick out flowers. Dottie made it SO easy. Once explaining my style, likes and dislikes, our wedding colors, and the type of wedding we were having, she know EXACTLY the type of flowers that would work great and compliment me. I fully trusted Dottie to put together beautiful arrangements and she exceeded my expectations. Thank you so much, Dottie! You are so talented in what you love to do!
Expert design and the utmost professional service! We were absolutely thrilled with the floral designs for my daughter's wedding. It was worth every penny to have Dottie's designs ...
transform our venue into a unique and amazingly special place. Her passion for flowers is obvious so we knew we were in the best of hands from the very beginning!!
Dottie and her team are amazing!! We had to postpone our wedding back in March, scheduled for May at the time, then uninvite a majority of our guests since COVID was still around f...
or our new October date. Throughout the process, Dottie was a complete sweetheart and SO easy to work with, offering help and genuine advice as I navigated planning a wedding in the middle of a pandemic! She will take your vision and budget and come up with something beyond your expectations!! Dottie is one of those vendors you will miss working with after your event is over, she is just great! 10/10 recommend :)
Dottie is a truly talented artist when it comes to all things floral! After our first phone call with Dottie I immediately breathed a sigh of relief. She understood my vision and h...
ad great ideas to make it work within our budget. The flowers for our wedding were the element that tied everything together and Dottie and her team knocked it out of the park! Thank you for being part of our special day and helping to make it our dream come true!
Dottie is amazing! She took my ideas and made it into something even better. My wedding flowers were beautiful and everything I wanted. She was really easy to work with and communi...
cated quickly. I would highly recommend Dottie and Inspired Design of NC to anyone who wants beautiful, one-of-a-kind flowers for their wedding or event.
"Works of art", is how my daughter described the bouquets. Dottie, with Inspired Designs, created the floral arrangements for my daughter's wedding in July. From the beginning, Dot...
tie wanted to know our vision for the wedding. I knew I wanted traditional and also contemporary. I trusted Dottie's judgment and she certainly delivered. The flowers were gorgeous, and I could not have been more pleased. I was especially impressed with the bridal party table, it was a masterpiece. If I had to do it all over again, I would certainly choose Inspired Designs.
"Works of art", is how my daughter described the bouquets. Dottie, with Inspired Designs, created the floral arrangements for my daughter's wedding in July. From the beginning, Dot...
tie wanted to know our vision for the wedding. I knew I wanted traditional and also contemporary. I trusted Dottie's judgment and she certainly delivered. The flowers were gorgeous, and I could not have been more pleased. I was especially impressed with the bridal party table, it was a masterpiece. If I had to do it all over again, I would certainly choose Inspired Designs.
Dottie at Inspired Design is hands down one of THE most talented, kind, and beautiful-souled people I have ever met. When you chose Inspired Design you don't just get a florist, yo...
u get a one of a kind creative piece of art/design! Her work is inspiring, unique, and gorgeous! She is attentive, hard working, trustworthy, and fair. She will take excellent care of you on your event beyond a shadow of a doubt. 1000% connect with Dottie at Inspired Design for all your floral needs!
Dottie took my vision for the floral decorations at the rehearsal dinner and created a magical scene which exceeded my expectations. She and her team transformed the space with th...
eir floral design. Highly recommend Inspired Design of NC.
I cannot say enough good things about Dottie! She not only does beautiful work, but is also wonderful to work WITH! She knows her stuff and is full of great ideas. She was able to ...
take my jumble of ideas and styles and turn them into a cohesive look that was stunning. She is responsive to messages and questions and is punctual, two things that I held extremely valuable on my wedding day, because I knew that Dottie was the least of my worries. If you are looking for a florist I would recommend her without hesitation!
Dottie was amazing to work with. She was very fast to respond to any inquiries we had. Her attention to detail during all phases of the floral process, from the planning to delive...
ry and set-up was amazing. She was able to capture everything and more that my daughter wanted in her wedding florals. You won't find a better floral designer for your wedding anywhere in the Asheville area! We highly recommend Inspired Design of NC!
Inspired Designs is simply the BEST! We have had the pleasure of working with Dottie for 2 weddings. Her knowledge of floral design and creativity are superior. When our son’s wed...
ding was canceled this spring due to COVID, our venue changed and we needed an expert to create floral designs to fit our new outdoor area. Because I had worked with Dottie at Inspired Designs 2years ago and was completely blown away, I knew she was our go-to for flowers. Dottie listened to our needs and created just the right arrangements and bouquets to fit the occasion. Her attention to detail and expertise in her field along with compassion and love for serving people sets her part from others. We were dealing with Dottie during a stressful time and her care for us helped us deal with the loss of our original wedding plans and accept what had become our new plan. Our wedding day flowers were once again stunning! Dottie knows her flowers and how to make your dreams come true for your special wedding day or any event! What a delight to work with Inspired Designs. Mary
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