About this vendor
Based in Detroit, MI, Michael B. Anthony is a business that offers wedding floristry services in Southeast MI. This studio and farm provides full-service floral design for special occasions. You can call on their expertise to craft unique decor and arrangements for the heart of your celebration.
Behind Michael B. Anthony is the owner and founder, Michael Bak. Certified as a master gardener and an LGBTBE by the NGLCC, this professional realized a lifelong interest in gardening and decorating by founding his own business. Michael understands that each couple and wedding is unique and will work to create an ambience that is truly romantic and exceptional for your festivities.
Michael B. Anthony creates bouquets, boutonnieres, flower crowns, corsages, and flower girl baskets as wedding floral arrangements. He also crafts decor items such as centerpieces and pieces for aisles, altars, and chuppahs. You can expect delivery, setup, and cleanup on your big day.
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Business Attributes
- LGBTQ+-owned Business
Decorations & Accents
- Aisle Decorations
- Centerpieces
- Flower Girl Baskets
- Pedestals
- Plants
- Vases
Flower Arrangements
- Bouquets
- Bouquet Wraps
- Boutonnieres
- Centerpieces
- Corsages
- Flower Alternatives
Awards and Affiliations
Reviews
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4.8
out of 5.085 reviews
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Just had my winter wedding 1/18/25, the vision I had was executed beyond expectations! We had a very detailed call, I was given a visual representation of what I should expect and I confirmed that I loved everything. When the florals were delivered, it was exactly what was pictured. I had some last minute changes as well and Michael was able to accommodate everything. My sister also had her wedding florals done with Michael a few years ago and you just cannot beat the quality! Thank you!
Our bouquets, boutonnieres, and corsages were stunning and thoughtfully designed. The bridesmaid bouquets were simple and elegant, which made my bridal bouquet stand out beautifully. Every piece was fresh, vibrant, and perfectly matched our vision. The florist’s attention to detail and artistry made everything feel so special, and we couldn’t be happier.
We hired Michael for all our wedding events—Catholic ceremony, Hindu ceremony, and reception—spending over $7,000 in total.
For our Hindu ceremony alone, we paid $2,825 for 4 7ft floral pillars and instead got mainly fake flowers with maybe $100 worth of real hydrangeas. Pictures included show what I asked for vs. what we got.
When we called him on the wedding day, Michael dismissed us with, “That’s what to expect when you get a discount.” The only “discount” was $460 for paying immediately in full upfront instead of installments —something he agreed to with no mention of reduced quality and 1/4 of the flowers I asked for.
His reputation didn’t match our reality.
Michael is truly one of a kind when it comes to wedding vendors. His professionalism and promptness are second to none! From our very first consultation, we knew we were in great hands for our wedding florals. I fully trusted Michael’s visions and they went above and beyond anything I could’ve come up with! My florals and centerpieces truly elevated my wedding, my guests were fighting over the centerpieces at the end of the evening on who could take them home! You won’t be disappointed with Michael B Anthony as your wedding florist!
Finding Michael on the knot.com was the best thing that could have happened to us. Michael worked within our budget, was very attentive to our vision and needs and maintained professionalism throughout. I was blown away seeing the flower displays I envisioned turn into realty. I highly encourage you to reach out to Michael for any future flower needs. What I really loved was how connected he was to local and seasonal flowers! A portion of them came from his own farm!
Michael was such a pleasure to work with. He executed my vision for my wedding florals better than I ever could've imagined. Everyone raved about how beautiful the florals were at my wedding! He is professional and so talented. I highly highly recommend booking Michael for your wedding florals!!
Extremely professional. Goes over and above. My flowers were absolutely beautiful!!
Michael was amazing! He is so talented with putting together all wedding florals. He was easy to communicate with. Being someone who doesn’t know much about flowers, I let him take lead and everything was perfect! Would definitely recommend Michael and his team!
We came across Michael B Anthony from a google search. Boy are we happy we did! We couldn’t be more happy with his services! My husband and I weren’t exactly sure what we were looking for, but Michael worked with us and helped us discover the perfect floral arrangements for a reasonable price. Our guests couldn’t stop ranting and raving about our floral centerpieces, bouquets, boutonnières, and pocket squares. We would recommend Michael B Anthony a thousand times over!
I cannot recommend Michael and his team more. I don’t know much about flowers and wasn’t even sure what I was envisioning and after speaking with Michael he made the process soooo easy. His work is just beyond beautiful and we received so many compliments. I truly did not need to worry about anything because Michael was on top of it! Our venue looked amazing and my expectations were exceeded! Thank you Michael!!
Michael was amazing! I was referred to him by a co-worker and he did not disappoint. He was professional, prompt, and delivered on everything! I can't recommend him enough and will definitely refer him to family and friends.
I can't recommend Michael and his work enough. He was easy to work with but his vision for my wedding inspiration is what won me over. He got exactly what I was saying right away!
Walking into the Whitney garden and seeing the floral pillars for the first time, I will never forget that. Then seeing all the bouquets, they were better than I imagined! I loved the vision boards he sent me, but seeing it all come to life was beyond. So thankful for the experience!
My husband and I didn't have a really solid idea of what we wanted when we went into our original consultation with Michael. We're not huge flower people, but we love plants and greenery. Michael seemed to immediately understand our likes and dislikes, as well as the aesthetic we were hoping for. By the end of our first meeting, he was making suggestions that helped us visualize a wedding that was even better than we'd expected. He was very flexible with some of our more unique requests, and he helped us achieve a look that matched with our personalities.
When the centerpieces, bouquets, and other florals arrived the morning of our wedding, we were blown away. They were perfect. The bouquets and the centerpiece for the sweetheart table, in particular, were beyond anything we'd imagined, and Michael achieved a subtle but impactful look for every part of our wedding.
We would recommend Michael to anyone! He was fantastic throughout the planning stages of our wedding. As we made slight changes to the planned arrangements (slight adjustment to the number of tables, etc.), Michael was responsive and understanding. Everyone who came to the venue to deliver and set up flowers was extremely professional and friendly. (We've even repotted some of the centerpieces to keep in our home!)
We hired Michael B. Anthony for our March 4th wedding, and everything turned out absolutely beautiful! Michael and his team did all of the work on the day of, and we had little contact, which was appreciated since we were so busy! The floral arrangements were wonderful, and he perfectly captured the vision we had in our minds and made them reality. We would definitely recommend Michael B. Anthony for floral needs!!
Michael was phenomenal!!! He was kind, accommodating, talented and a pleasure to work with. Would highly recommend to anyone! Especially if you have a vision and need someone to put it into play… amazing. So thrilled with how our flowers and centerpieces turned out. ♥️🌹
Michael was beyond amazing.
His professionalism, and talent is just so amazing.
He did our October wedding and he absolutely nailed my dream flowers.
Everything from the ceremony to the reception. I just can’t suggest him enough, he listens and tells you exactly what you need.
No BS and I truly appreciate his honesty and talent. If you are looking for someone who does a seamless job look no further!!
Michael was a dream to work with! He listened to every detail that I wanted and turned my vision into more than I could imagine. I got so many compliments on our florals, from the beautiful hanging installation, to the bouquets and boutonnières. He was so great with some last minute changes I had as well. I will be recommending him to everyone I know! Thank you Michael for everything, it was everything I hoped for and so much more!
We had an absolutely amazing experience working with Michael! He took my ideas and turned our venue into a whimsical, beautiful, and elegant décor. He was amazing with all the last minute changes I made to see what else I could squeeze into the budget, and I am SO glad we made those changes because they truly leveled up the evening. We received many compliments on the flowers and the atmosphere he and his team created, and at an affordable price!!
Michael was amazing to work with and very friendly and professional! He got a great understanding of what I was envisioning and walked me through ideas. I was blown away at how beautiful the flowers looked on my wedding day and my bouquet was GORGEOUS!!
We cannot genuinely thank and recommend Michael and team enough. They were incredibly thoughtful and detailed through the whole process. Choosing our floral arrangements wasn’t something either of us had ever done before or really had a good idea of what we wanted. Michael took the time to get to know us, our style, the tone we were trying to set and pulled together arrangements and pieces that absolutely completed our day. Everyone asked us: how did you pick these arrangements? Where did you get the ideas from? And honestly it wasn’t us - it was Michael and team who made us look so great. Day of, Michael and team were timely and so, so helpful. We’re so grateful to them for everything!
Michael did a wonderful job of designing flowers for our wedding day. The flowers were beautiful and stayed fresh all day - even through the unexpected Michigan heat wave! He was also very responsive during the planning process, which I cannot say the same about all vendors. I would definitely trust Michael with your florals for your special day!
Michael & his team truly delivered every step of the way in preparation of our wedding day. He was by far the most communicative and organized vendor we worked with from start to finish, totally patient and understanding with reschedules due to the pandemic, and was beyond impressive with the way he interpreted my and my husband’s vision for our floral and bringing it to life beyond our wildest dreams. I’m not kidding when I say our floral was the talk of the entire event! It was incredibly unique and absolutely breathtaking. I will never get over how gorgeous and detailed Michael & the florals he created were from top to bottom. Couldn’t recommend him enough, and will no doubt be working with him again in the future for any events!
I couldn’t have been more happy with the flowers that Michael designed for my wedding. They were absolutely stunning. From start to finish, he was incredibly helpful, professional, and kind.
After our first consultation, he listened to my feedback, and helped suggest options that both fit my budget and accommodated my vision. He is always quick to respond. His team was on time to set up on the day of my wedding, and even used some extra flowers they had to decorate additional tables which was such a nice surprise.
I can’t recommend Michael more. I considered a ton of different florists for my wedding, and I’m so glad I chose him. His prices are fair relative to other florists, and his service is amazing.
Michael was really helpful designing all of our center prices, flower arrangements, and boutonnieres while fitting into our budget. I loved all his suggestions and everything turned out better than I imagined! We received so many compliments for our decor and it wouldn’t have been as beautiful without Michael’s help!
We are so glad we hired Michael B. Anthony as our florist for our wedding. I gave him our budget and he was able to work within it. Our flowers were gorgeous and we received so many compliments on them.
I was absolutely in love with my flowers for our big day. My bouquet has so much texture and so many different flowers i would have never imagined to have and it was absolutely stunning and my simple bridesmaids bouquets complimented it so well. As for the décor at the venue it was simply stunning as well. I am not one for being able to envision what it will look like but working with Michael he was able to bring my vision to life and make it better than I could have ever imagined and helped me stay within my budget!
Michael was recommended by my wedding planner and I couldn't have made a better decision. He was always professional, patiently helped us through COVID rescheduling, and literally made my dream wedding come true with just a couple of Pinterest pictures for inspiration. So many people commented on the beautiful flowers and arrangements. And the best part? He worked with my wedding planner on the day of and made the process seamless. Hire Michael. He is is a true artist and gem!!
Michael was so great to work with! He did florals for our wedding on June 12th and everything looked absolutely beautiful! He respected our budget and helped us find options that worked best for us. Everyone kept complimenting how great the bouquets were! Would definitely recommend Michael to anyone getting married in the future!
Michael was beyond professional and captured the vision I had for my wedding. The flowers were gorgeous! He is patient, kind, considerate, and listens to every detail or vision you have and makes it a reality. I could not recommend Michael more for any and all events! Thank you so much, Michael, for making my wedding unforgettable! I am so thankful for you and for your incredible talent!
Michael was amazing. He communicated with us throughout all the unknowns. Planning a wedding during a global pandemic wasn't easy, but he allowed us to not have to think twice about our flowers or centerpieces. I even had a special request to put the letter "E" on some of the bountainers and bouquets to honor my late nephew, Easton. Michael, fulfilled my request beautifully! The day of the wedding, the flowers and centerpieces were absolutely beautiful! We couldn't have asked for a better florist! We strongly recommend, Michael for your next event!
My flowers were probably my favorite part of my wedding! (besides the groom) It was so beautiful and I 100% recommend his work! So easy to work with and easy to trust his vision and taste. : D
Michael was amazing to work with ! My flowers were unique and absolutely STUNNING ! Even during the stressful 2020 COVID wedding debacle, Michael was more than generous and helpful as our event changed multiple times.
He worked with me and adapted with me and I ended up with gorgeous arrangements for our photos and the small intimate gathering of family. Best part.....my bouquet !!!!! I mean wow ! A real one of a kind arrangement that I could not have been happier with.
I can only hope he starts doing vases for purchase so I can regularly decorate my house with his brilliant floral arrangements !
Michael was incredible! From the very first conversation, Michael was professional, attentive, thoughtful and so creative. I love flowers but I am clueless, and he sent me over so many options and ideas after our initial conversation. I loved this and his creativity and passion and knew I needed to book him! He took my vision (and lack thereof) and worked with it to make it incredible! Our wedding was originally supposed to be in May 2020, but we ultimately postponed and decided to do a small ceremony in October. Michael has been so incredible during this whole postponing/canceling/crazy time. On top of being so accommodating, he made our reduced 13 person wedding feel so incredibly special with the time and care that he spent on everything. I would highly recommend Michael for any of your floral needs and I'm already excited to work with him for our postponed reception!
Michael was amazing. Not only did he communicate with me often and always respond to my emails right away, but the flowers were so beautiful. We had to completely change our wedding due to covid and I needed a new florist. Michael was happy to step in and exceeded my expectations. My bouquet was beautiful, the bridesmaids were obsessed with theirs. The corsages were amazing and so were the boutineeres. Our archway for our ceremony also transformed our backyard to make this into a dream wedding. We also did a memory bouquet for my mom which was equally amazing. I am so so so happy I found Michael to do our floral arrangements!
We had the most amazing experience with Michael B. Anthony. He was so easy to work and he had a vision fo the flowers greater than I could have imagined. The centerpieces were beautiful and so were the bouquets. I would recommend him to anyone looking for that extra special touch of flower arrangements for their reception
I cannot say enough good things about Michael! I showed him a million different Pinterest pictures at our meeting and somehow, he knew exactly what my vision was! Our centerpieces were so gorgeous and romantic, and the bouquets were the most beautiful I’ve ever seen! He got the exact shade of purple roses that I was looking for and we got nothing but compliments on them! Even after having to change things completely, and cut the wedding substantially two weeks before(thanks Covid) , Michael still pulled off the beautiful romantic look of an inside ballroom, outside!
Michael did a phenomenal job on our wedding. He was so supportive and flexible when details changed several times, and made sure that our decorations turned out amazingly. Our guests couldn’t stop complimenting his arrangements!
I had met with two florist before finding Michael and honestly I knew from pictures he was the one. We met before the guest list was done so I had forgot we had only planned for 150 people. We ended up having 300 people so 2 wks before the wedding he had to double the arrangements! There were no problems & so many guest are still complimenting on how pretty the tables were. I would highly recommend Michael B Anthony as he was able to make my dream a reality!
I didn’t have a specific idea in mind for my flowers just a color scheme and once I saw my flowers they were perfect! Michael nailed it! Planning a wedding from South Carolina was hard but working with Michael made my flower situation the easiest and least stressful part. He was great responding to my calls and emails as well as sending me pictures of what he was thinking. My flowers turned out better than I imagined!! Book him, you won’t regret it.
I’m so happy we hired Michael for our wedding. I didn’t have specific florals in mind, just a color scheme and a “vibe” and he nailed it. He was a great all in one vendor who included our rentals and was very mindful of our budget. I can’t believe I got a bouquet that looked so stunning, people still tell me about it months later. He even went out of his way to get specialty beer hops incorporated for us as my husband and I met over craft beer and homebrewing. A family member accidentally took a vase home and he held no slight against us, making it easy to return. The only thing I wish was different was that the 4 corsages were not like we discussed, they were pretty but seemed more prom than modern and they browned by the ceremony. All said and done I’m happy he was our florist and would recommend him to anyone.
Our flowers were the wrong color on our wedding day. According to his contract, we were supposed to be notified of any floral substitutions, which we were not. Additionally, the boutonnieres and corsages were browning and literally falling apart before the reception started. The moms had to take their corsages off because they could not be worn. Lastly, our centerpieces were set up incorrectly. Our contract clearly stated the greenery was supposed to be in rings around the candles, however, they were set up woven through the candles instead. When I emailed Michael after my wedding bringing forward my concerns, I was brushed off saying I signed a contract (which he didn't follow) and that was that. I emailed him again stating he violated his own contract and NO RESPONSE after multiple attempts. Michael clearly only cares about getting his money and not his customer satisfaction.
Looking for a florist for your wedding or next event? Look no further because Michael B. Anthony is by far the best florist in the metro Detroit area. As a recent bride, I can vogue for how incredibly talented and experience Michael and his team is - they made my wedding dreams and vision come true and much more. Michael helped ease my stressed mind - I was pretty unexperienced with all that was needed to plan a wedding - but Michael helped me from the start in letting me know exactly what I need for the big day. I had some ideas of what I wanted - but also was very open minded with my flowers and centerpieces - but when the day came - my heart stopped when I saw my bouquet - it was everything and more than I could've ever imagined. It was stunning - along with everything else that Michael B. Anthony provided - bouquets, boutonnieres, centerpieces, and other essential flowers. Not only are they talented and experience, but they provide amazing service and support along the way with very reasonable prices. For any bride reading this, if you are considering Michael B. Anthony - you will NOT be disappointed. Absolutely amazing - I will be recommending to everyone :)
Michael did a phenomenal job for our daughter's wedding -flowers for both ceremony and reception. We trusted his expertise in the design of bouquets and table settings and were not disappointed! Fantastic to work with and made sure he was on target with what we were envisioning. Beyond amazing!
We had a phenomenal experience with Michael B! Not only was he incredibly understanding, friendly and knowledgeable, he was extremely accommodating to last minute changes. After a preliminary trial about a month from our wedding we realized our initial plan was not working and Michael B. worked very closely with my mom to completely start over and knocked it out of the park! The day of setting up he was prompt, efficient and willing to make adjustments. He and his team were incredibly kind and gracious with their time as well and really helped us pull together a BEAUTIFUL day tearing down and resetting up the pergola they created in our reception hall as well. Michael B. is incredibly knowledgeable, creative and easy to work with. I would absolutely recommend him and his team to all future weddings!
WOW! My wedding flowers were out of this world. A lot of people don't think that flowers matter, but they truly can make your wedding. Michael B. Anthony is that vendor to make your wedding INCREDIBLE. Our flowers were the most beautiful, vibrant, unique and colorful flowers I have ever seen. Michael did our shower, and our wedding and WOW he did not disappoint. He helped with us with set up, delivery and was an incredible support system throughout the planning and when I had questions. I have never seen such a large bouquet for a wedding, and it was mine! Our day was truly so beautiful because of Michael's arrangements and we are so happy we used him. Do not hesitate to call Michael for your special day.
We attended a small, elegant wedding and Michael B. Anthony used colors and greenery to enhance the whole room. It was so beautiful and magical, I can’t wait until next year to use Michael B. Anthony myself!! Get ready!
My husband and I were incredibly disappointed with the level of service and the way we were treated by Michael B. Anthony Florists and we suggest other couples give some serious consideration before booking him for their wedding.
We met with Michael after reading many of his stellar reviews and knew that he was the recipient of several awards for his work. For these reasons we made an appointment to discuss our wedding plans and what we were looking for. During that initial consultation we found Michael to be professional and we were impressed by the work examples he shared with us. After this first meeting we thought we were in good hands, but it turns out that was not the case.
On the day of our wedding we were incredibly disappointed with what was presented to us. Our boutonnieres were not at all what we had specifically asked for, and the poor excuses he provided instead broke before we even began our ceremony. As a result, none of our wedding photos (which we spent a great deal of money on) include what we hoped would be an important part of our wedding attire.
In addition to the mistake made with the boutonnieres, we felt the other flowers and arrangements were way below the level of work shown to us in his previous work examples. The corsages worn by both our mothers were brown within a few hours, despite being kept cool as soon as they were presented to us. The table decorations were simply a few roses in a glass vase and were something that could have been created by an amateur, and the arrangements that were created for our outdoor wedding ceremony paled in comparison to what we were shown during our initial consultation.
In addition to being incredibly disappointed and upset by what was presented to us, we, and several of our guests were also uncomfortable by the fact a member of his team showed up to our wedding ceremony wearing a "Blue Lives Matter" t shirt.
We did our best to not let the unprofessional work of one vendor spoil our wedding day, and waited a few weeks until after our wedding to share our concerns with Michael before posting any reviews publicly. Sadly, Michael's response and attitude were equally as poor as his product.
While Michael did accept fault for completely ignoring our request for a specific type of boutonniere and agreed to refund the cost of these, his response to our other criticisms was at best unprofessional and at worst, frankly rude.
When we explained that we felt the level of service we received was not equal to the examples he had previously shown us, his response was simply that "that would cost more money." However, in our initial consultation we never discussed our budget; we told him what we wanted, he showed us examples, and gave us a quote that we agreed to.
Michael refused to accept any additional responsibility for his poor level of work or provide anything resembling a reasonable apology, and while we tried to continue to communicate with him in a professional and mature way, he responded by blocking my husband and I from his social media accounts.
To this day we are still unsure why such a highly reviewed and award winning florist would provide such disappointing service. We know that he was also planning his own wedding around the same time of ours, so we can only assume he put his own needs before those of his paying customers.
If this lengthy review has not made it clear enough, we strongly suggest that other couples do NOT hire Michael B. Anthony.
Michael B. Anthony and his team were a dream to work with. From the moment that I met with him, he completely understood the vision that we had for our special day. My husband and I wanted something classic and Michael definitely delivered on that. We opted to just to flowers for the reception, but we were also doing the ceremony and reception in the same room. Michael very kindly arranged to flowers to be a part of the ceremony, and it was absolutely perfect! I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day and a more perfect and professional florist! Book him and his team ASAP!
Michael is an amazing florist. He was super flexible, kind and helpful with making suggestions when I was indecisive. I got a million compliments on his arrangements and best of all he's super reasonable price-wise.
Everything Michael and his team did for my wedding was beautiful. I also appreciated him accommodating me during the planning process. I was so impressed by his talent. Michael B. Anthony is a must to use for your wedding!
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