Floral Wedding Specialist - Vintage Elegance
Poconos, Lehigh Valley, Northeast PA, Northwest NJ
Travels up to 75 miles See details
Karla Malanga
OWNER
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Karla’s Garden Studio is a wedding florist and event designer located in Stroudsburg, PA. Karla wants to fill your special day with style and elegance, using beautiful flowers and other decor possibilities. For over 30 years, she has brought her creative design to hundreds of events throughout the Poconos and Lehigh Valley in PA and beyond.
We strive to be flexible with every individual’s vision, style, taste, and budget. Karla will also introduce her own ideas, concepts, and style so that we can blend the two and create a unique and tastefully done project. She and her dedicated team possess the ability, vision and creativity to orchestrate and set up displays ranging from traditional to unusual. Karla's Garden Studio promises quality and style from start to finish, down to every little detail.
Prices & packages
Couples usually spend $2,500
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Details
Decorations & Accents
Aisle Decorations
Centerpieces
Flower Girl Baskets
Pedestals
Plants
Vases
Wedding Arch
Chuppah
Wedding Decoration Delivery
Wedding Decoration Setup
Flower Arrangements
Bouquets
Bouquet Wraps
Boutonnieres
Centerpieces
Corsages
Flower Alternatives
Flower Crowns
Flower Delivery & Setup
Flower Girl Baskets
Plants
Vases
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Meet the team
Karla Malanga
Owner
Karla has been designing and creating special events such as weddings, parties for special occasions and celebrations for over 30 years. I have my degree in design, and have always been drawn to nature and the beauty it offers through flowers and foliage.
My passion for vintage elegance comes out in my designs and expression through my event style and décor. Let me help you create the event of your dreams and bring your vision to life!
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Reviews
4.7
out of 5.014 reviews
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Karla receives glowing reviews for her exceptional work with flowers and wedding decor. Reviewers highlight her professionalism, affordability, and ability to bring their visions to life seamlessly. Despite planning from out of state, Karla's responsive communication and talent in floral arrangements left couples highly satisfied and in awe of their wedding day. Clients praise her attention to detail and ability to exceed expectations, recommending her services highly for beautiful and stress-free weddings.- Top reviews
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Maria M
5.0
11/20/2024
I did my wedding with Karla and let me just say she is amazing her work speaks for itself. I did shop around to find the best deals. I can say she was the best. the price was just awesome. the flowers were hands down gorgeous. Her communication was thorough.
Nicole L
1.0
10/30/2024
We got Karlas nane off the vendor list from my daughters wedding venue. My first conversation with her went great. I liked her designs that I saw online and decided to book with her. We sent a deposit to to book the wedding date, however, that's when things began to go downhill. From that point on, Karla was very difficult to talk to and incredibly unprofessional. Every phone call was all about how she had a broken ankle, and was struggling. Struggling to get around. Struggling to keep her business running, struggling to pay her employees. The next phone call, she then had a broken pelvis and spine. I was not unsympathetic, I listened and tried to commiserate with her. But, as the mother of the bride and a customer, I honestly felt it was odd and unprofessional. It's not like she mentioned it once, it was multiple phone calls. Not just with me, hut with my daughter, the bride. Then again on her wedding day, to me, the bridesmaids heard her, and later with our wedding coordinater who also thought it to be odd. She was rude on multiple occasions and made me feel very overwhelmed and frustrated while trying to help my daughter plan her wedding. She couldn't understand simple details without getting confused and demanding a phone call. She would adamantly tell me that I needed to provide photos, which had previously been provided. So I'd resend them to her in screenshots, or forward her the previous emails. But then blamed me for the miscommunication. I understand she's busy, but when you run your own business you have to try to be a bit more on top of things to help the bride or her mom feel a bit more calm during the planning process. She was chaotic and unorganized. She didn't follow our instructions. Had I read previous reviews, I would have seen that there was another complaint about the same issue. My corsage completely fell apart, she blamed me stating once she dropped it off, she didn't know how rough one might be with it. I put it on. I did nothing else and it fell apart. It was not user error, It was hot glued. I cried. I was devastated. EVERYONE can attest to that. The entire center fell off and I couldn't fix it. The grooms pocket boutonniere was too large to fit, his dad had to cut it. The bride wanted a cascading bouquet, which Karla had photos of, she did not get. She charged her that though, which is much more money. She said it was her fault for not being decisive enough. She charged us for parts of out centerpieces that never arrived. Offered store credit, we live an hour away. We would prefer the credit to go back to our credit card. There were so many issues, the venue apologized to me for the recommendation and removed her from their list of recommended vendors starting that we are not the first to complain about her attitude and her work. We do not recommend this florist, in fact....BEWARE!
Response from Karla's Garden Studio on 10/30/2024
In response to this review, as I stated in the email response to this clients complaints m...
y apologies that the product delivered wasn’t satisfactory to them.
I have worked for premiere resorts, country clubs and upscale florists over the years, I know my business and my worth. I know when people can be hard to please and hard to work with.
I have an overall 5 star rating and have had very good interactions and relationship with my clients. I also know I deliver upscale work. I have seen bridesmaids and other members carelessly handle bouquets etc on multiple occasions and then complain they do not hold up.
Sometimes people have a hard time expressing what they have on their mind and that is where the miscommunication comes in.
These particular clients Mother/daughter, which I only spoke once to the daughter, the mother did all the communications.
They sent me their inspiration pictures and the list of what they were interested in. As I tell all my clients, I base the price on the vibe and pictures that they sent. Initially I send a welcome letter and a price list at where everything starts off at so people have some idea, that changes with style enhancement and flower choices and availability.
I sent them the first rough estimate and that is just what it is, rough, and can be changed up according to their budget. Continually explaining they are paying for themselves, in school, new dog, apartment...like everyone else was my thought, but I tried to work with her the best I could.
So this is where she mentions that things changed.
The mother started negotiating my prices down, and down, but still not wanting to compromise style etc. Then she negotiates my installation and set up fee, saying they will DIY the sweetheart table and use their candles too. OK, I am fine with that.
I try to help and minimize the cost to the point I am shorting myself honestly. I also offer to set up her DIY candles and sweetheart table.
Then I receive messages about what I would need to make the silk arrangements?
I said just what you bring to set up, I am not making them, not without compensation.
She was very irritated with me said I said I would do it free of charge. I said no, I said I will set up the table not make the arrangements. She was furious with me and then very short. I knew then it wasn’t going to be good.
I stood my ground, I guess that was taken as rude and unprofessional making her feel uncomfortable. Who works for free? as it was she was negotiating me to the point I wasn’t making money which is when I said to her I am a small business struggling to stay afloat and pay my help like so many others. This is when I realized I will not be able to please them no matter what I do and with all my efforts.
As far as the bridal bouquet, she sent several inspiration pictures all very different. Asked her to focus on one and I’ll base the design on that, it was a boho vibe with cascade. That is what I made, which it should have been way more than I charged. Photo’s following.
In regards to my physical state, I apologize if I mention my condition and that I was experiencing physical pain and that at times is debilitating.
I didn’t realize that is a deal that people can be so ….. really don’t care!!!
that sharing something that is going on with you would make them feel it as being odd.
To me that is odd.
So in closing I apologized that they weren’t satisfied, offered them credit.
I also understand that I won’t be able to please everyone all the time.
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Danielle T
5.0
9/19/2023
Karla was an absolute dream to work with. We live out of state so most of our planning was done via email and she was extremely responsive and really brought our vision to life. I would definitely recommend Karla!
Response from Karla's Garden Studio on 09/24/2023
Thank you Danielle for your wonderful review, I really appreciate it and I am so glad that...
you loved everything. It was a pleasure working with you. Enjoy and many blessings!
Nirmeen M
5.0
11/09/2022
Karla is an absolute sweetheart! She is knowledgeable, affordable, professional and just gets it. I told her my vision, sent her some photos and that's it! On my wedding day, she came to the suite to show me my flowers and I was instantly in tears. They were everything I could ask for and more. She did everything for us, our centerpieces (absolutely stunning), the arch and our florals. She brought my wedding dream to life 10/10 recommend!
Response from Karla's Garden Studio on 11/18/2022
Thank you for your kind words, it was a pleasure for me to work with you on your special d...
ay. I am so happy that you loved everything and it made everything extra special. Enjoy and many blessings to you.
Vanessa G
5.0
10/22/2022
Karla absolutely nailed every detail of our wedding based off of a few emails and phone calls. I never had the opportunity to meet her prior to our wedding or for her to even see our ceremony site! It was a dream come true that morning when everything came together. Then when I met Karla herself - what a wonderful and sweet woman she is! I am beyond happy with how it all turned out and highly recommend her to others in the area. She is a GEM and so incredibly talented.
Response from Karla's Garden Studio on 10/24/2022
Thank you so much Vanessa for your kind words and wonderful review. It was a pleasure wor...
king with you and making your vision come to life. You were an absolutely beautiful Bride...will love to share your pictures :) enjoy wedding bliss !!!
Kyra A
5.0
6/20/2022
Karla did an AMAZING job with our flowers for our special day. She also was very affordable in pricing without sacrificing quality of work. I would choose her all over again !!!!
Response from Karla's Garden Studio on 06/20/2022
Thank you so much for your nice review! We look forward to working with you again!
Elise I
5.0
5/03/2022
Karla and her staff did an amazing job with the floral arrangements for our wedding! Everyone was blown away with how beautifully it all came together. Karla’s staff called and confirmed with me every detail the week of the wedding which made me feel so relieved. They are so helpful and truly artists at their craft!
Response from Karla's Garden Studio on 05/03/2022
Thank you! It was our pleasure and thank you for trusting us for your big day. Conrgratu...
lations!!!!!!!!!!!
Vicky C
5.0
11/20/2021
Karla was AMAZING! I am not a flower person and I had no idea what I wanted. All I said to her was I wanted whatever was in season, to keep the cost down and to match my colors. They came out more beautiful then I could’ve ever imagined. They were perfect, everyone said the same thing. She really nailed the theme of the wedding and I gave her basically nothing to go off of, that’s how you know she’s been doing it a long time and she’s totally worth it. Also, when you go to her shop, it’s at her house and she has the cutest, friendliest puppy. I felt right at home and I knew I made the right choice as soon as I met her. The Knot should have a way to upload pictures, that’s how happy I am with everything came out. I would recommend her a million times over!
Response from Karla's Garden Studio on 11/20/2021
Thank you Vicky for your kind words, I am so happy you loved everything :)
I would love ...
to see some of the pictures from the wedding...you can share with me via email, I can post on the knot to share with everyone . It was a pleasure doing your wedding.
Crystal H
5.0
9/21/2021
I’m absolutely infatuated with the beauty and awe I felt when I saw my wedding bouquet and cake blossoming with matching florals at our elopement. It was honestly such a dream come true! Thank you for the elegance and attention put into the design. I highly recommend these artists for anyone’s big day!
Response from Karla's Garden Studio on 06/18/2022
Thank you for your wonderful review...It is my pleasure to make all my Brides happy :)
Kayla O
5.0
9/15/2021
Karla is very easy to work with and she goes above and beyond expectations. She was also the most reasonably priced and flexible florist in the area.
Response from Karla's Garden Studio on 09/15/2021
thank you for your review and kind words :)
Kelly E
5.0
9/13/2021
Karla and her team was amazing to work with! I had an unique vision/request with little to none expo pictures to show Karla. Once I told her about my vision and what I was looking forward, she delivered the my idea beautifully! All of the bouquet, centerpiece, and ceremony space came out perfect! They are also more affordable than most shops in this area for the quality and quantity of the flowers I wanted . I was more than happy with my flowers and my experience with this shop!
Response from Karla's Garden Studio on 09/13/2021
Kelly it was a beautiful wedding, the colors were great to work with and it all came toget...
her wonderfully. It was a delight to do your wedding and make your vision a reality. :)
Aleksandra S
5.0
4/02/2019
Karla does beautiful work!! She is very talented, reliable and will make all your visions & thoughts a reality. I highly recommend her for any of your wedding, party or interior design needs- you won’t be disappointed!
Response from Karla's Garden Studio on 04/11/2019
thank you Alex :)
Annalynn K
5.0
2/24/2019
She does beautiful flower arrangements and table decor
Response from Karla's Garden Studio on 04/02/2019
Thank you AnnaLynn :)
Katie D
5.0
11/20/2018
Karla was a Godsend. Not only was she the florist for my wedding (and did gorgeous work), but she acted as a decor coordinator too. Since we weren't able to set up the day before, Karla made sure all the decorations, the name plates, the guestbook, the card box, the memorial table—you name it—was set up and looking great before guests arrived. This was on top of setting up the flowers at the church 45 minutes away that same morning.
And after the absolute nightmare of our limo breaking down in the pouring rain on the way to the venue (NEVER use J&J Luxury Transportation in Allentown, for the record), she stuck around to see if there was anything else she could help with. I recommend Karla when you need a florist/artist coupled with a calm presence and a level head amidst the chaos!
Response from Karla's Garden Studio on 02/23/2019
It was my pleasure working with you....a beautiful Bride and a beautiful wedding despite t...
he weather....Glad I could help make your special day a wonderful experience.
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337 Poplar Valley Rd W, Stroudsburg, PA
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Poconos, Lehigh Valley, Northeast PA, Northwest NJ
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