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rch at our reception and bridesmaids bouquets as centerpieces so no flowers went to waste. She helped set up and break down and delivered the girls’ flowers right to our suite. I would highly recommend them for your floral needs.

with that she made a stressful situation feel simple. Her work was absolutely gorgeous and exactly what we envisioned on our wedding day. Her prices also were very fair and she was willing to work with us to stay in our budget. I highly recommend Dori and Marathon Florist!

res and the flower girls crown. The months leading up to my wedding day, I sent her some images and she knew exactly the vibe i was going for. It was the perfect tropical romantic wedding I’ve always dreamed of! I’m extremely grateful for you, Dori! Xoxox

she can order dried lavender which helped capture exactly what I wanted. The flowers were breathtaking and everything arrived on time with no stress or hassle! If you are needing someone to customize your exact floral arrangements, I recommend calling Dori as she will make your dreams come true!

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hile staying within my budget. So elegant and beautiful!!

she so kindly lends to you on your wedding day at no extra charge - all because you chose Marathon Flowers as your wedding florist.

cient. I loved her ideas and my bouquet and flowers were absolutely perfect. If I could give Marathon Florist 10 stars I would.

Tropical Storm Eta (so lots of last minute changes) Dori went with the flow and had everything looking perfect like it was exactly what we had planned for. She also made a collar for our golden and I am still getting compliments on how beautiful it was! Thank you Marathon Florist!!! 🤍💐🌺🌸

re so happy with marathon florist. I highly recommend them. She also let us borrow beautiful table decor and lighting!

mmend Marathon Florist, their creativity is flawless with the flowers

d such a special touch. I sent her a picture of the type of bouquet I liked. We communicated regularly and on the day of the wedding I had the most beautiful bouquet, boutonnieres, and table arrangements waiting for me. She even got me the perfect orchid for my hair that really completed my wedding look. I highly recommend using Marathon florist. Not only will you have beautiful florals for your wedding day, but you'll also have such an enjoyable experience working with them.

part of the wedding planning process, because I did not know how to help someone see my vision from afar. The moment I messaged Dori, I knew she was the one. She did not give me a cookie cutter response, she really listened to me, my flower choices, my goals, and she responded in a way, that I knew that she got me and my vision! For a moment, I had a scare, because someone else had gotten to Dori about my date first, but then all the stars aligned and she told me that she was all mine. I was so right about her. Due to Covid-19, the unthinkable happened and we were postponed. My now husband and I were absolutely devastated. Dori, along with all of my other vendors, rallied together to find me a new date for our wedding, and they stood by me through the entire quarantine and replanning process. I got frequent unsolicited texts from Dori, just to ask if I was ok. She answered every text I ever sent, whether frantic, at an inappropriate hour, etc... She was always there for me, to keep my spirits up and keep me positive. Then as our new wedding date approached, we were threatened with a hurricane cancellation. Dori never faltered, she stayed strong for me and when the day finally came, it was a dream come true! My vision and my dream, was brought to life even better than I imagined; and without a single drop of rain. Our wedding was absolutely magical, and I am thankful, everyday, that I found the right team, and the most amazing florist ever. If you are even mildly contemplating whether or not Dori is a good fit... STOP driving yourself crazy!! SHE IS YOUR GIRL! Thank you, Dori for everything! I could not have asked for better and I will be forever grateful to you, my friend!!!

nts in person and had to trust photos and descriptions for my big day. Everything worked out better than I could have ever imagined and the flowers came out perfect! Dori was even able to incorporate my mom's almost 50-year old lace from her wedding dress into my bouquet.

with her as she is the best and gets booked very fast. The flower quality is phenomenal and you can tell Dori truly prides herself in creating beautiful work. Not only does she do florals, but she has table decor, beautiful arches, vases, candles, you name it. If Dori has your date open take it and run! I'm so thankful for how beautiful things turned out. She is very friendly, professional, and timely on emails. Her experience and passion are rare to find. Gorgeous photos on her Instagram account!!

flowers provided by Marathon Florist. Dori came recommended by our cake vendor, and I can now see why! Since everything was SO last minute, understandably the flower selection was somewhat limited. But Dori worked with me and gave suggestions for an arrangement for my bouquet and a couple of centerpieces which I really loved. She delivered the bridal bouquet personally to my hotel room and the other arrangements to the dinner table at the hotel's restaurant. I was stunned to see that she included some gorgeous white orchids even though we originally discussed how its too last minute and too pricey to get them. Such an awesome surprise! To top it all off, Dori's service was super reasonable in price. Thank you so much, Dori , for making our spontaneous nuptials feel that much more festive!

y perfect and so beautiful. Thank you, thank youuu for your huge part in making our day so special and perfect Dori! I highly recommend Marathon Florist!

o many compliments on my wedding flowers from guests. From my floral beach arch, lanterns, and centerpieces, everything was perfect. You will not be disappointed with her!

florists: 1. Wedding/Event Specialists, 2. Everyday Florists, and 3. Hybrids. Dori is most definitely the first. Due to our immediate connection, her extensive experience, positive reviews, owner-to-bride attention only, and passionate personality – my decision was a no brainer and I went with her. Dori’s warm personality, passion, and spirit is evident each time we spoke – even over text. Dori will and does work around the clock for her brides and is one of the hardest worker’s I know. Her shop is adorable, packed with décor to choose from, and always has an open door for her brides. Dori’s floral and décor work at our wedding were beyond amazing (will add pics soon). My mom is a designer and she was blown away how impeccable Dori did with the decoration, and that is a lot coming from my mom. Additionally, her prices are reasonable for the market. She is not over priced like some wedding florists. Little did I know the amount of continuous one-on-one communications and overall fun/excitement we both equally had designing my wedding. We legit became good friends and communicated about things that had nothing to do with the wedding. Eventually, we were completing each other’s sentences. Make your life easy and hire Marathon Florist. Flowers, décor, and service is out of this world. And, the experience couldn’t have been better!!!

edibly patient through the many calls we had while I was trying to make a decision on direction and inspiration for flowers. Dori was also very responsive, flexible and accommodating to finding time to connect during sometimes odd hours to work around both of our schedules. Dori was so helpful in helping me to decide on flowers to fit my vision all while keeping the cost within our budget. The florals Dori put together were so incredibly gorgeous. My bouquet, our arch, and the table centerpieces were perfection. I was receiving compliments all night and continue to receive them when we speak to guests after the wedding or show photos to others. Thank you so much Dori for your patience and for the passion and love that you put into your excellent work. You are the AMAZING and we could not have been happier!

ion, Dori was able to make that come to life. She was thorough and responded quickly to any questions we had. Her team arrived exactly on time to help set up everything we ordered. She provided us with the most beautiful flowers and dream bouquet a bride could ever wish for. We loved everything about Marathon Florist and would highly recommend.

. Our arch turned out exceptional and all of the guests commented on how beautiful it was. Dori and her team pay attention to the smallest of details and are able to adapt to each unique situation. If you are looking for a florist in the Keys, Marathon Florist is a must!

ed. My niece held her destination wedding weekend in Islamorada for 140 guests. The ceremony was beachside, the cocktail hour and reception were outdoors under the stars. Thanks to Dori, the florals and décor were magnificent, even more than we dreamt of. We highly recommend Marathon Florist

he most stunning circle alter and circular florals for my bridesmaids. I highly recommend Dori and her team for any big event!!

s gorgeous and huge!! The flowers were so fresh, they stayed alive for 2 weeks after the ceremony. We enjoyed them so much! I highly recommend Dori and Marathon florist for any floral needs!

or my wedding. I chose simple flowers due to a tight budget and Dori made my simple flower choices look anything but simple. When I saw my bouquet for the first time my eyes light up, they were PERFECT! Dori thank you so much! I didn’t get too much of a chance to thank you in person, but you made this bride very happy! It was difficult having a destination wedding and not being able to see everything in person, but Dori made sure to send photos of the ideas she had and the flowers she wanted to use for everything. Once again Dori I cannot thank you enough!

eived so many compliments on the flowers and the wedding arch. Dori even created a flower crown that went perfectly with my dress. I would highly recommend Marathon Florist <3

e. Everything was delivered in the morning on time and it was all above and beyond what was expected.

cture perfect. I gave Dori my vision and let her go with it and I couldn’t be more happy with how it turned out. My table settings were beautiful!! Dori is the best to work with and answered any of my questions quickly and with love!

as Marathon Florist that had created the arrangement! Dori was not only professional, friendly and easy to work with, but she went above and beyond to create an African bouquet right here in the Florida Keys! The flowers were drop dead gorgeous and our guests were so impressed! We highly recommend Marathon Florist!

er all the details. If you are planning a wedding in Marathon there is simply no one better to work with than Dori!

bouquet just as beautiful! Fragrant too! She was quick to respond to my questions (all over email since I live in Chicago) and was happy to listen to my thoughts. I couldn't be happier with what Dori provided and our ceremony/reception were all the more prettier thanks to her.

perfect, and she ever took care of set up and tear down of the flowers. The value of her services was amazing and I can't believe we were able to get such an amazing service at such a reasonable price. If you're on the fence about working with Dori, I would advise you to just stop looking for your florist, because you've found her. We were planning a destination wedding all the way from Missouri, so all of our communication was via email and one in person appointment and she nailed it.

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it to a tee but she made it better than I imagined. More importantly, Dori was flexible, kind, and understanding. Our planner left us three weeks before the wedding and informed up that an overhead floral piece would be cost prohibitive. After changing planners, Dori touched base to ensure she knew exactly how I wanted it to look, and made my overhead floral piece possible- all within three weeks of the wedding. She was amazing to work with and truly crafted an amazing experience for our guests! In addition to our wedding flowers, Dori made gorgeous arrangements for our bridesmaid's luncheon which we also used at our welcome reception and in my suite when we got ready. Every step along the way with Dori was stress free, enjoyable, professional, and beautiful. If you need an in person recommendation or have questions on why to hire her- get my contact information from her and I will happily talk to you about why she is your best choice in the Florida Keys and the areas her business serves! - Katie Flowers Kay

from the get go. She was very responsive and I always felt at ease and like we were on the same page after any interaction. I did not have an exact, clear vision in mind for what I wanted, but Dori worked with me to understand the look I was going for. What she delivered was even more beautiful than I could have ever imagined! And all of it came at a super reasonable and very affordable price! (Her quote was the lowest of the 3 we received from florists in the Keys.) Choosing Dori and Marathon Florist was one of the best decisions I made for my wedding day and I highly recommend them to anyone in need of floral services in the Keys! You will not regret your choice!!

rom the decor, to the center pieces, to the bouquets. She knocked it out of the park and really brought to life what we were looking for, she was extremely easy to work with and was an upmost professional.

r on the phone and through email, I knew that I was in good hands. I could never say enough about how happy I was with my experience. Dori was so helpful, professional, and easy to work with. She really made my vision come to life. My bridal flowers, centerpieces, and ceremony arch really was beyond anything that I had expected!

professionalism and customer service. We highly recommend Marathon Florist for all your events. Thank you Dori from the bottom of my heart.

cal keys wedding all together ⚓️ I felt like the most beautiful bride and that’s in large part thanks to you! THANK YOU SO MUCH DORI! I definitely recommend this florists and the pricing was just what I was looking for👏🏼

he day were beautiful. Thanks Dori for making our day extra special!

my daughters and I felt totally honoured to carry them! They were equally beautiful on the cake, on the arch, in our hair and on the groom and best man, and we were delighted! Dori interpreted our colour theme so well and they really were a work of art - if we lived over there, we would be knocking on their door all the time!! We recommend them without a doubt! Thank you!

ith Dori's work and can't recommend her enough!

ptons, I knew I wanted a New England, blue hydrangea chic wedding-while in the dead of summer in late August at Hawks Cay in the florida keys. From the moment I first made contact with Dori, I knew she would be the one to make this vision a reality. I had sent her pictures of Boutonnière's for the men that had hydrangea's in them, and she nicely asserted that within an hour those would be wilted and useless, and offered me viable options instead. Thank GOODNESS she had the forsight and integrity to show me that what I wanted was not a reality in this hot, humid environment. Dori went and sent emails and pictures of other alternatives that ended up exceeding the original vision. When my bouquet was delivered, all my friends were agog over the chic and different flowers that were arranged-One especially was obsessed with the spiky blue flowers that were in the hair comb that dori also provided as well as the bouquet. But Dori outdid herself with the men's Boutonnière's, and most especially, our fur-baby's collar. Sporting a Vineyard Vines bow tie, our rescue dog Parker found his tie adorned with the matching flowers of the groom's boutonniers and, although I was enamored with my bouquet, when I saw the bow tie decorated I was brought to tears of joy. I cannot stress enough how accessible (she responds within minutes via text) and receptive Dori is to your wants and needs. She is absolutely a dream to work with, and is willing to work with your budget to make your dream wedding a reality. I wish I could give her more stars, but instead I'll give her a heartfelt thanks for making my dream wedding a reality. We are so so grateful Dori!!!! xoxox, Courtney, James and Parker

I had envisioned to use for the center pieces, after not originally not having them. I was so appreciative for her going above and beyond and for this gracious gesture. Her flowers were flawless, perfectly fresh, crisp, never loosing shape and lasting all night. The flowers were draw dropping and photographed beautifully. I am so thankful to have found her services (as I was not a local bride). Our communication was good. Phone call response is a bit faster than e-mails. Having the flowers arrive only a 1/2 hour before the photographer, I am assuming led to a quick drop off seeing that we did not have a formal introduction the day of the wedding. After only communicating via email and phone calls in the previous months, I would have loved to have met the sweet women behind all of our phone calls. She creates beautiful work, is intelligent and sweet. I am so appreciative of her advice, opinions, hard work and talent!

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utiful than what I had imagined. We were so pleased with the flowers and really enjoyed working with Dori. Thank you so much for helping make this day so special.

tings to flower girl crowns and my bouquet, it was all beautiful. I also requested an unusual and elaborate idea which Dori pulled off flawlessly. My husband and I were so pleased with her results. Highly recommend Marathon Florist!!

et me know the new flowers that she would be working with...and I thought I am just going to have to believe and trust her, shes the florist and I am not. Well she knew exactly what she was doing. The Flowers turned out absolutely stunning. Better then I could of ever imagined!!

ealed to me my bouquet. I truly felt understood and officially like a Bride. Luke and I really wanted anything but the norm. After working with and being guided by Dori to fine-tune our vision as well as work within our budget, I told her to just fly with what her gut said, because I trusted her completely. Working in the wedding industry for nearly 10 years and working endless amounts of weddings myself, this was a HUGE deal for me! But gosh, I am SO glad I let her fly! She took it to the next level, and truly created the perfect bohemian Costa Rican dream we always wanted. Her respect and adoration for the beauty in every plant, flower, etc. our planet has to offer is inspiring and remarkable. All of our guests are still buzzing about her work! Alongside her incredible talent, her honest opinions and guidance throughout the process were priceless. She has such a calm, trusting presence which is invaluable during an engagement and wedding day. I will forever feel indebted to Dori...Dori, thank you for understanding our hearts and transporting us to our cherished Costa Rican rainforests-no passport required! We adore you and are endlessly grateful we found you! XOXO, Kelsey & Luke Pfleiderer

stressful time. If you're getting married in the keys there is no better option, 100% highly recommended!

sed. My guests all complimented the flowers /arbor as well. A perfect choice for any special event!!

ately responded with “I will bring your bouquet to you as my gift, no bride will go without a bouquet”. It was the most beautiful and special thing someone has ever done for me . She even dropped it off herself and made time to meet me. I highly recommend Marathon Florist!

nd boutonniere that I liked and she made it even more beautiful than I ever expected!! We received SO many compliments on the arrangements and my bouquet. She made my life completely stress free, I completely trusted her after seeing her previous work and knew whatever she created would be a work of art. Thank you for creating such wonderful memories for us!!

uest on the day of the wedding. Professional and easy to work with!

h for my ceremony, and making my girls and I look like boho princesses in the most spectacular flower crowns and bouquets I have ever seen, Dori does it all. She will make all of your floral dreams a reality no matter what your budget. She was there every step of the way, always with a prompt reply to my emails. %100 and 5 stars all around for her and her team. Thank you Dori!

help me figure out which ones were best for my budget. She’s extremely detailed and can provide great examples of past work she has done. The day of the wedding she came to my room to present the final work and I was blown away. She definitely exceeded my expectations. You could tell she puts a lot of passion and thought into her work. Her hard work shows in the final product. My flowers looked unique and like something out of a magazine. Choosing Marathon florist was one of best decisions I made.

of my heart, thank you for all of your hard work. If I could give you ten stars I would. work.

ally replicated what I had pinned, which is very hard to do. The flowers looked amazing and she really listened to what I wanted!

I could I would get flowers from her every day. She is truly a treat to work with and has such an eye for these things. You won't be disappointed. Thank you so much Dori, I will be forever grateful. <3

me and my bridesmaids. I was so in love my bouquet. We got so many compliments from wedding guests and even other vendors on how amazing the flowers were. She even customized the centerpieces for me to match my "ocean blues" color palette. It was perfect. Dori was super easy to work with, so very kind and was also easy to reach throughout the whole wedding planning process (even through Hurricane Irma). Pricing is also super reasonable for the amazing product you will get. I would highly recommend Marathon Florist for your wedding!