Ipomea Floral Design

that she was passionate about what she does and was invested in making my vision come true. I knew the flowers would be amazing but was still surprised with how perfect they were. Sheila was also wonderful to work with and was super flexible with my changes after the contract was signed and the timeline for the day of the wedding. If you're looking for a wedding florist in the Chicago land area, Ipomea is the way to go!

was able to pull everything together even better then we could ever imagine. We received compliments the entire night and still to this day about how beautiful our flowers were. I would reccommend her to everyone!!

ved everything about the arrangements she put together. Everything was on time and set up beautifully. We give her our highest recommendation. Thank you Sheila, for helping to make our wildest dreams come true!

stood my vision for the day and I was beyond pleased with the final result. She has an amazing creative mind. Thank you so much again for bringing my ideas to life!

ered all my questions without hesitation. She was by far the easiest vendor I worked with. The flowers looked amazing the whole day. I was so impressed! Thank you so much for everything, Sheila! I would highly recommend Ipomea!

really vague direction from me and turned that into gorgeous arrangements. She was also very upfront about pricing and respected my budget, with no hidden fees or charges at all. Overall, she was just really fun and easy to work with, and she communicated regularly to make sure we were on the same page. I really can’t put into words how much I appreciated working with her. And my bridal bouquet stayed fresh and beautiful for about a week after the wedding, to boot!

ts about the designs, the flower choices and the presentation--by many who were in awe. Friends are texting to send photos so they can show others (who are now looking you up!). Your eye and ingenuity brought Marisa's vision to fruition and we couldn't be happier with the results. Thank you for all you did to make the day perfect!

Throughout the 13 month engagement she was easy to talk to, responding to emails right away and discussing any question or concern I had. She made our wedding beyond perfect with the beautiful floral touch it needed. I highly recommend Ipomea Floral Design!

d out to her. Sheila was quick to respond and excited to set-up a meeting to discuss in more detail our vision for our wedding as well as the planning process. Now, I’ll be the first to admit that I have little knowledge when it comes to flowers. One of the many things I loved about working with Sheila was that she really took the time to breakdown the flowers in each of my inspiration pictures – She explained what each flower was as well as its structure and durability. She also provided alternatives that perfectly fit my vision if something wasn’t available. The day of our Wedding, Sheila was extremely prompt with her delivery to each of our locations and I can honestly say that the final products we received the day of our Wedding were above and beyond what we envisioned! Thank you so much, Sheila, for your talent, attention to detail and for bringing the vision we had for our Wedding to life!!

ss. They understood my limited direction and delivered the most beautiful floral design, they reduced every stress with the professionalism of their process and I got SO many compliments on my bouquet. I am SO happy with every single aspect the service and would recommend them to any bride, any party or any event that wants to make a beautiful, unique and thoughtful floral statement. Please work with Sheila... you won't regret it.

eived so many compliments. There were flowers everywhere! Sheila is also one of the more affordable vendors out there. I stumbled upon Sheila and I am so happy I did. Any bride will be in good hands with her!! Thanks again, Sheila!

anning process. Would 100% recommend to family and friends!!

our budget, and she was easy to communicate with through the planning process. We would absolutely recommend working with her!

res and was always super responsive, which I really appreciated. Of course, the flowers were stunning. Sheila has exquisite taste; I was obsessed with the pictures I found of her work and in real life she did not disappoint. She included all of the flowers I requested and made really helpful suggestions. Our wedding guests raved about the centerpieces and arch florals. I thought the price was really reasonable given the quality of the work. To top it all off, Sheila is simply a lovely person--kind, enthusiastic, and creative. You won't regret choosing Ipomea.

"the velvety one that is kind of stripey and looks like a brain" and she turned it into exactly what I wanted. Sheila helped pick out what would look good together, gave me the names and then sent me a price range for each flower I loved. The price range made it so easy and I knew which flowers were driving the price of the bouquets. I was able to know exactly what I could change to get it into the price range that I was comfortable with. The day of the wedding Sheila brought my flowers on time and I still remember seeing her walk in and being in total shock that those were mine! Not knowing much about flowers I had a vision but truly had no clue what it would look like, Sheila went above and beyond what I expected! I heard throughout the day how gorgeous the flowers were and three months later am still hearing about how great they looked.

iked them so much that I decided to preserve and frame the flowers so I can cherish them forever. I would highly recommend Ipomea Flowers to anyone!! Thanks Sheila!!

kie-cutter. We got so many compliments on our centerpieces, bouquets, etc. I even took one of our centerpieces with us on our Michigan honeymoon because I couldn't get enough. I would recommend Sheila & Ipomea Floral to every Chicago area bride!

ad all the details wrapped up months before our big day (which was awesome with everything that comes up in the weeks before). Also, did I mention... the flowers were breathtaking!!!

d her unique style. Sheila has incredible talent and simply just gets it. I knew my flowers were going to be beautiful, but they were beyond! She brought to life breathtaking center pieces, hanging mason jars for my church ceremony and bud vases to match my vintage farm wedding. The bridal bouquets, groomsmen boutonnières and my bridal bouquet were unreal. I think our guests are still talking about our flowers and maybe our BBQ food too ;) Sheila was also great at understanding my budget. The amount of flowers/prices were affordable and within reason. I would definitely recommend any bride to be to Sheila. You would be silly not to go with her ;) Like most brides I hear say, I wish we could do it all over again!

ng flowers were gorgeous, unique, and best of all, truly US. She's not just a florist, she's a designer, and a gifted one, and she was instrumental in making our big night a great one. Plus, she's also a cool chick to work with. I can't recommend her highly enough.

ating from the East Coast, she was incredibly accessible and always eager to talk through the options and next steps. Knowing she understood our taste and had the experience to make beautiful creations made my life SO much easier. Throughout the process, Sheila gave me every available option to choose from according to my taste, budget and crazy ideas - even in my most fickle, bride brain moments, if I changed my mind on a whim or something wasn't available, she always patiently listened and offered up a way to make an idea a reality. Looking back at our pictures, our flowers are absolutely one of my favorite pieces of the day. I still day dream about my bouquet! I would recommend Ipomea for any event at any budget. Sheila and her team will help bring your taste and your asthetic to life, and I can't thank her enough for it!

person to work with. Shelia was beyond great!! I didn't know much about flowers going into this and she offered so many great suggestions. Any time I had questions she always gave her best input and got back to me in a very timely matter. I would highly recommend Sheila and Ipomea Floral to anyone who is looking for fabulous wedding flowers- they will blow you away!!!

t all - Sheila was spot on from the beginning. My bouquets, centerpieces, and even the flowers for the groomsmen and flower girls were stunning and unique in a way I could only imagine. I highly recommend Sheila and Ipomea to anyone looking for a stunning but still unique floral design. If I were ever in the market for centerpieces or bouquets again, Sheila would be my first call! They added such beauty to my pictures as well, I was doubly happy when I saw the photographs from the ceremony and reception - the details I didn't have time to take in the day of were amazing to see a few months later. I really highly recommend!!!

vision and turned it into a beautiful floral fantasy! We were both flower novices and really had no idea what flowers would be in season in our chosen color palette, Sheila was patient and thorough in her explanation. The day of the wedding she was on time and everything was delivered in perfect condition. I would recommend Ipomea without hesitation to anyone who wants stunning wedding flowers from a caring and highly talented designer.

d/change anything. Not only was she a pleasure to work with, but my god, those flowers. She created exactly what I was imagining in my head and even went beyond what I thought was my ideal bouquet. The flowers were GORGEOUS and one of my favorite parts of our day. I would recommend her to anyone.

design. I felt the flowers not only reflected the venue but also my husband and my style. I absolutely loved the flowers. Sheila was great speaking to us about what we wanted, suggested appropriate flower types for the season and created fitting representations of us.

price. I will never let my friends go to another florist!

any compliments on my centerpieces and bouquets that I know I couldn't have picked a better florist to work with. I would 100% recommend Impomea for any bride :)

all of my flowers. I would use Ipomea again in a heartbeat.

uch more enjoyable. I am definitely not a floral expert, so I had ideas in my head for my wedding day but didn't know half the names of the flowers, proper color names or anything like that, so we worked completely from my descriptions which can't have been easy! Sheila helped to bring my ideas to life and worked to make everything exactly how I had imagined it. She went above and beyond, researching ideas to try to match what I had in mind and purchasing all kinds of different centerpiece props in order to put together the perfect centerpiece for our venue. Everything was perfect on our wedding day from the petals that my flower girls sprinkled in church, to my and my bridesmaids' bouquets, to the gorgeous centerpieces. She also did our boutonnieres, mothers' and grandmothers' nosegays, two different types of centerpieces, offering to Mary during the church ceremony, and flower crowns for my flower girls. I had all of my bridesmaids lay their bouquets around the cake when they got to the ceremony which looked absolutely stunning as well. I definitely recommend Ipomea to any bride looking for gorgeous flowers that are surprisingly affordable!

d help out with the cost! Very helpful & more importantly flowers were beautiful!

I recommend her to everyone! Thank you Sheila!

ts!!!! She emailed me pictures of a variety of different flowers to help me cut costs and ensure my flowers were in-season. She took my color selections and made the flowers compliment each other wonderfully. She let my image be individual and did not steer me toward original or traditional in any sense, but also was there to provide insight on all the different flower selections I needed to consider that a bride may forget, i.e. pew flowers, cake flowers, etc. My center pieces were "master pieces". I had compliments from all my guests at my wedding. I can not find enough words to compliment Ipomea's customer service, creativity, and ease to work with.

floral arrangements she can create! When James and I became engaged in September of 2013, there was no need to shop around for a florist, we knew immediately that we wanted Sheila to be the florist we worked with. We couldn't be more blown away with how our flowers turned out for our wedding day. Let me also mention, that I am a girl who loves, loves, loves flowers! I knew that the flowers we used for our wedding would help set the tone, and enhance the ambiance for our big day. Ipomea Floral exceeded every expectation and more! James and I live overseas in Australia, and as you may know planning a wedding locally can be difficult, yet alone from across the world. Sheila was so incredibly easy to work with, organised, and was able to understand the execute our vision. She is one of the loveliest people to work with, and she always goes above and beyond! Every floral arrangement, centrepiece and flowers for my hair were flawless. I can not recommend Ipomea Floral enough! Thank you Shelia for helping to make our wedding truly magical!! Xx

with creativity, experience and such a warm personality. We also loved that she was a local small business owner, but rest assure there is nothing "small business" about her work. Sheila guided us through every step in the process and I never worried about anything! The end result was amazing and we absolutely loved our flowers! Every single centerpiece was taken at our wedding by our guests because they loved them that much! So if you have no idea where to start or have been planning your wedding for years, Ipomea is your go to florist!

stressed throughout the planning process but my flowers were honestly the one thing I was always excited about and Sheila took the stress away. She was always very responsive when I had any questions. I had Impomea do all of my flowers from my bouquet to the table arrangements and I'm so happy I did. The flowers transformed my venue and people are still telling me how beautiful they were. I can't thank them enough! Alexandria Michael

Sheila was also very respectful of our budget. She provided very helpful suggestions for how we could trim our budget. It was very much a team effort to decide on the right types of flowers and overall arrangements to not break the bank. She provided a general dollar range for each particular flower and helped us understand which options were pricier/more affordable. She was also very good with immediately responding back to emails and coordinating the drop off of flowers. This was almost effortless. Finally, Sheila just has excellent taste and can run with any ideas you give her. After I told Sheila our color palette, she added some gold touches to my bouquet, as well as my sisters' bouquets. This was very eye-catching and looked great in pictures, not to mention something I would not have thought of. I never felt like I had to hold her hand or walk her through exactly how I wanted the arrangement. I felt completely comfortable letting her run with it and it paid off...because everything was beautiful on the wedding day! Sheila does a sneak peak with every bridal bouquet she works on. From the moment the picture went up on Friday until we left on the honeymoon, I could not stop looking at my bouquet!

an confident that she could create this vision within my budget. I was one of those brides who checked in a lot, and changed my mind a few times. Sheila was never bothered and always moved with the flow and reassured me. We did a lot of sharing photos on pinterest and emailing ideas back and forth. Sheila has a passion for and truly knows flowers. She had such great advice around what would look good together and what options we had if flowers weren't available or were out of budget. On our wedding day, I was completely blow away by my flowers and centerpieces! I received so many compliments that they were the most beautiful flowers people had seen at a wedding and it all turned out exactly how I had envisioned! Beyond producing a great product, Sheila is one of the most friendly and easiest people to work. She treated me like I was her only bride and made the planning process so incredibly easy and seamless. I would absolutely recommend Ipomea Floral design to any bride! They truly helped make my wedding a dream come true.

ion photos and created arrangements and bouquets that fit into MY budget. She was totally honest about the cost and what types of flowers she could get with my budget. She was on-time to deliver our flowers and made sure that the arrangements and bouquets got to the right place at the right time. I also felt like she really enjoyed designing our flowers and took so much pride in making our day so beautiful. Her enthusiasm and passion really produces an outstanding product! Would definitely use Ipomea Floral Design again!

la was amazing leading up to the wedding as well with answering my questions and making super helpful suggestions. My flowers were honestly the one thing I had no concern about and knew they would be totally amazing. I gave her my ideas and she brought them to life perfectly along with suggesting great ideas along the way. The only sad thing about the whole experience is that the flowers don't last forever- they did last for many many days after the wedding day however! :-) She sent me photos of all the flowers individually that she planned to use which was so helpful for someone who is visual like me, she was super affordable, and just a pleasure to work with. If you are still looking for an amazing florist after reading this review I can make things so much more simple for you and say HIRE SHEILA, SHE IS AMAZING AND YOU WON'T REGRET IT! Now you can check flowers off the list!

head of time I was all over the place! Sheila was beyond amazing! She helped me to create my perfect vision for our wedding. It was immediately obvious how passionate Sheila was about her job and her role in our wedding. She sat with me and took the time to really help me narrow in the look we were going for. She was incredibly knowledgeable about what flowers were in bloom and what flowers held up best in heat considering our wedding was mid July. She kept in contact with me throughout the entire planning and answered all questions I had. She seemed as excited for our wedding as we were and she really cared about making our dream wedding a reality. When she showed up with the flowers on our wedding day, I was speechless. They were beautiful and again I am struggling to find the words to justify how amazed I was with Sheila's work. Everyone at our wedding was so impressed with our arrangements and had nothing but great things to say. Even our photographers couldn't stop taking pictures of our arrangements because of how beautiful they were. If you are looking for a floral designer, Ipomea is the only way to go! I will never even think of using a different floral designer again. Sheila is amazingly talented and such an amazing person at heart - and it shines through each arrangement she creates.

ute changes and alterations, Sheila was always kind, accommodating, and thoughtful.I never for a moment was worried about anything concerning our flowers with Sheila, and I cannot even describe how wonderful all of the bouquets, arrangements, etc. were on the day of. Sheila appreciated my vision and not only executed it but made it better than I ever could have imagined.

pieces, boutonnieres and bouquets were GORGEOUS and exactly what we had talked about. We didn't have a wedding planner and anyone in my shoes will know that feeling your way through the confusing world of vendors, budgets, timelines and guests lists can be stressful. What helps the most is if you surround yourself with vendors you get along with well and trust to do a good job. If I ever had any questions or the occasional last minute change Sheila was always open and accommodating. And another huge plus for the anxious bride, she replied promptly to any emails! Surprisingly, not all vendors have the same professional work habits. Overall our experience with Sheila and Ipomea was stress free and fantastic!

, true show stoppers. I had a barn wedding and the flowers were so colorful and fit my theme perfectly, everyone was talking about them. Ipomea was also not crazy expensive as I was on a budget. Sheila worked with me to stay within it while not losing site of my vision. She suggested cheaper similar flowers to stay within budget. I cannot recommend Ipomea Floral Design more. Look no further!

t was even more breathtaking then I could have imagined, I carried it around with me all night because it was too beautiful to not have by my side. Not only were the flowers gorgeous but working with Ipomea was fun, professional and left me feeling 100% confidence in their team. Cannot recommend Ipomea Floral enough! We could not have been happier!

e a better choice! I had a color scheme, and a general feel for what I wanted, but at our first meeting, she helped me come up with a plan that would look beautiful, and still keep me in budget. Over e-mail, we narrowed down the flower choices. Since the wedding was in December, affordable flower choices were somewhat limited, but Sheila did not let that stop her, and she came up with some gorgeous colors and flower/greenery combinations. On the day of the wedding, I was thrilled with the arrangements, as well as the corsages for the mothers. I wish I could have preserved those flowers forever! Her overall service was perfect, the flowers were gorgeous, and the value was better than any other florist we looked at. If I was getting married all over again, I would hire Ipomea again in a heartbeat!

n I shared my ideas she had great recommendations to cut down on costs while keeping things elegant and classy. Throughout the planning process, Sheila e-mailed and texted promptly. I would highly recommend Ipomea to anyone!

ery. My bridesmaid bouquets are still looking beautiful after almost 2 weeks after the wedding. I cannot recommend Ipomea Floral Design enough. THANK YOU SO MUCH!! We cannot wait to use you again :o)

ng to use and she sent me multiple options within my price range. Additionally, the delivery of the flowers was flawless. I was able to get everything that I wanted and needed for the budget that I had in mind and Sheila was phenomenal about communicating before the big day. She was almost as excited about the colors and the event as a whole as I was! I would absolutely use Ipomea again and plan to do so for all of my future floral needs!

leading up to the wedding was responsive and timely. The big day- when I saw my flowers the day of the wedding I cried because they were stunning. Vibrant fall colors with wonderful flowers choices. From the centerpieces to the ceremony flowers to the personal flowers/bouquets...all were gorgeous. I highly recommend Imponea Floral Design for your floral design needs for your wedding. You will not regret it.

ne call, florists would quote me 3-4k for a Saturday wedding! Being on a more limited budget, obviously that was way over what we could afford or were willing to spend on flowers. Finally after searching the Knot, I found Ipomea Floral Design. I contacted Sheila, the owner, via email and she got back to me within a matter of minutes. That sort of quick communication went on throughout my experience. I met with her and she had fabulous ideas & took the time to really understand my vision. She also would work within our budget. My fiancé & I booked her right away. During the entire time working with Sheila, she was always so responsive to my ideas and really took the time to listen to my questions & my input. She kept me informed of any changes and was so great to work with. I was so happy with all our wedding flowers! We received so many compliments. If you are looking for fabulous service & flowers, contact Ipomea Floral Design!

ila worked with my budget and vision and gave us the most beautiful, simple, elegant, classy, clean centerpieces and bouquets- that matched my budget, taste and venue. Our reception was at the Union League club- which has a lot of beauty and detail in the actual venue- so I wanted understated flowers that didn't take away from the room, but were still elegant and fresh. We also wanted a few specific details incorporated- including apples and ribbon- which were executed perfectly. Sheila took my vision and made it come to life more beautifully than I could have imagined. If you are looking for a florist who's love and passions shows through in her work- and communicates promptly and straightforward- Ipomea is for you. I will wholeheartedly recommend Ipomea to all friends getting married in the Chicagoland area.

did know that there was not much room in the budget for flowers. She worked with my budget and never tried to pressure me to spend more. I simply told Sheila the colors of my wedding and advised her of the location of the wedding and she created the most beautiful floral arrangements for the ceremony. Our guests were equally impressed and a couple of them even asked if they could take one home! If anybody is looking for a florist for a wedding or ANY special event, you NEED to contact Ipomea Floral Design. Sheila and Alissa were so amazing to work with and I never felt the need to check on them to make sure everything was in good order. Sheila stayed in constant contact with me and even sent me emails with her flower choices to ensure we remained on the same page. Long story short....Contact Ipomea Floral Design now if you are looking for a florist for any reason!

erfect flowers! She made a truly unique bouquet for me that she made by hand, and even added a last minute change to my centerpieces at the last moment-which was fantastic! She was amazing and I highly recommend Ipomea Floral Design!

my ideas come to life. I couldn't stop telling my husband how much I loved my bouquet the whole day :). I definitely recommend her!

I could not have asked for a better florist!

uly. I don't know what kind of magic she used, but all of the bouquets incorporated the most beautiful coral peonies! Sheila shared suggestions on how to maximize our floral budget and was happy to work within our limits. Other florists I had met with during the planning process had only quoted me on the flowers I chose, not offering suggestions or flower substitutions to reduce cost. Sheila was forthcoming with these thoughts and was willing to give me her opinion when I asked for it. She was happy to listen to my ideas and vision for our flowers, but also shaped it into something even better. It is 3 days after our wedding, and our bouquets are still beautiful!

was more than willing to work with me. Since I knew close to nothing about flowers I was a bit overwhelmed with where to start, but after the first few minutes of meeting with Sheila I could tell that I was in good hands. Sheila guided me through every step, including providing photos of flowers and price ranges to get started. She really listened to all of the my ideas about what I wanted for the arrangements, as well asked for photos of my dress, bridesmaids dresses, and event locations to help her better understand the look and feel of my wedding as a whole. She was able to use a photo of my grandmother's wedding bouquet for inspiration for my own bouquet (which I adored!), and even suggested using different shades of flowers for the bridesmaids bouquets based on the color of their dresses (each had a different shade of purple) which looked absolutely amazing! I literally started to cry when she brought the bouquets to me the morning of the wedding because they were so gorgeous! My photographer even commented that she had never seen such beautiful and unique bouquets! The centerpieces at the reception were amazing and were more perfect than I could have envisioned, which just goes to show how good she is at what she does. On top of that, the flowers lasted nearly a week, and we used most of the centerpieces from the reception at a barbecue we hosted the following day. Overall Sheila was an absolute joy to work with. She was the one vendor I was working with that I didn't feel I needed to check up on. I knew that she would deliver on everything; look, price, and quality. She is very professional and I always felt that making sure the flowers at my wedding were everything I dreamt of was as important to her as it was to me. She has an amazing eye for what she does and you can tell that she is truly passionate about her work. If you want absolutely stunning flowers at your wedding, or for any other occasion, Sheila at Ipomea is the person to talk to.

of year and size of the centerpieces. She made sure I was comfortable with the arrangements and even sent a picture of what the flowers would look like together after sending several options at various price points. I look forward to working with Ipomea Floral Design again on future events!

I felt very confident in her skills and abilities. She listened very carefully to my "vision" of what I wanted, gave great suggestions and ultimately created exactly what I had hoped for and even more! Their attention to detail is impeccable! We had so many guests commenting on how beautiful the flowers were - even our wedding coordinator was asking for their business card! Another reason we loved working with Ipomea Floral was they were great about working within our budget. They had great suggestions for flowers we could interchange to achieve the same look, but not blow our budget. I always felt like they were looking out for our best interest. Overall, I had a fantastic experience with Ipomea Floral Design. I honestly can't think of a single complaint regarding their services. I will continue to use Ipomea Floral Designs for all of my floral needs in the future!

. I got lots of compliments on our flowers from our guests too:)

e asked us what we liked and worked with our price range! She was so patient with my mom who wanted everything, well for super cheap, and most importantly she helped my mom to understand why the pricing was as it was. No matter what your price range she will find beautiful flowers and bring them on time to the event! She made sure we had everything we needed to keep our flowers fresh. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

! And can you believe it, she did this with keeping our budget in mind and never once giving us a quote that was over (unlike other florist we meet with). Our flowers were delivered to us beautiful and on time! I have absolutely now complaints!!! This is one vender we used for our wedding that we would not do anything differently and would use them again and again! We have referred Ipomea Floral Design to other friends and their flowers were just as beautiful and the couple has commented on how professional Sheila is! Don't wait, call Ipomea now!!

so many compliments. I'd definitely recommend Ipomea flower & Sheila because she was so wonderful to work with! :)

flowers we were interested in and our colors. We had yellow, blue, and grey. Sheila brought us a sample centerpiece which she told us to take home. That was such a nice touch and it really impressed us. Sheila worked with our budget and made great suggestions. It was nice to work with her and not a larger company because we knew she cared about making sure we loved the flowers for our wedding. I could not believe how perfect the flowers came out on our wedding day. She included special and personalized touches and really made everything come together. I would recommend Sheila to any bride who wants a florist with a lot of knowledge and takes the time to make your wedding day perfect.  Thank you Sheila!!