Ol'Thorn

Floral & Event Design

New York, New Jersey, Connecticut

Travel area: Within 50 miles See details

4.8

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My husband and I hired Michele and her team for our wedding, and we're so glad we did. From planning before the wedding to execution day of, she did an amazing job, and we couldn't be happier with the overall experience. It was clear to me from my first phone call with Michele that she has a real talent and passion for floral design. I had a half-baked vision of what I wanted for our wedding, and Michele listened, asked great questions, filled in the gaps, and then brought everything to life beautifully. My bouquet and our chuppah were two of my favorite parts of our special day, thanks to the work Michele did. She was transparent and fair when it came to pricing as well. I would highly recommend Ol'Thorn!

Sarah S.

5.0

In Ol’Thorn We Trust! I had the pleasure of working with Michele for my wedding, and she went above and beyond. She was so patient, really took the time to listen to my thoughts, and brought them to life beautifully. Her style is so unique, and I couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. 10/10 — I’d absolutely work with her again!

Annie B.

5.0

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Michele Knafo

FOUNDER / CREATIVE DIRECTOR

At Ol'Thorn, we provide a unique floral experience. Not only do we beautifully arrange flowers, we design and build immersive environments. Our team is always on hand to help out and make your dreams a reality. We encourage our clients to think BIG! We are skilled Designers, Builders, and Decorators who think outside of the box! Our one of a kind designs consists of thorough planning, precise execution, and a truly beautiful product. **PROMOTION** 3% DISCOUNT On ALL Events Booked With a Total of 15k+

Woman-owned Business

4+ years in business

Speaks English, Italian, Spanish

Small team (2-10 members)

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

Flower Preservation

Plants

Vases

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Meet the team

Michele Knafo

Founder / Creative Director

With over a decade of experience in Florals & Design, I aspired to build a company to modernize the industry. During college, I began working as a florist while attending Art School. Afterwards I developed a Set Design Company and worked in Film, TV, Commercials, & Events. I often incorporated my love for Floral Design in my projects. Eventually, I decided to combine my passion of Florals and Spatial Design to create, Ol'Thorn. We provide a different style of design. I shoot for eclectic & immersive experiences. We are a team of creative artists who strive to impress!

4.8

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Ol'Thorn (Michele and her team) delivered exceptional floral design and flawless execution, turning clients' visions into standout bouquets and chuppahs. They were professional, patient, timely, and transparent on pricing. Reviewers highly recommend them and praise their flexibility—even for last-minute, intimate events.

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Sarah S

7/01/2026

My husband and I hired Michele and her team for our wedding, and we're so glad we did. From planning before the wedding to execution day of, she did an amazing job, and we couldn't...

be happier with the overall experience. It was clear to me from my first phone call with Michele that she has a real talent and passion for floral design. I had a half-baked vision of what I wanted for our wedding, and Michele listened, asked great questions, filled in the gaps, and then brought everything to life beautifully. My bouquet and our chuppah were two of my favorite parts of our special day, thanks to the work Michele did. She was transparent and fair when it came to pricing as well. I would highly recommend Ol'Thorn!

Emily O

5/10/2026

The flowers were beautiful, but unfortunately the overall experience was stressful. There was a price increase after signing a contract and last-minute additions to the bill, and I...

didn’t feel that my vision was fully executed the way we discussed (specifically asked for no amaranthus in my bouquet and I recevied amaranthus). While the final arrangements looked nice, the process itself was not worth the hassle.

Response from Ol'Thorn on 05/26/2026

Hi Emily, We are very sorry that your experience with Ol'Thorn was not 100% satisfactory....

During all events, we are on standby and happy to make any last minute adjustments. We greatly apologize for the Amaranthus mixup. Regarding the increase in pricing, we added Tariffs based on the market and Hurricane shades for your candles. In relation to tariffs, you booked with us before they affected the floral market. After the fact, we came to a tariff agreement well before your wedding date. The extreme rise in market cost was an unexpected circumstance for everyone. It pained us to feel the need to share the cost. Unfortunately as a small business, we had to. If there is anything we can do to make this experience more positive, I would happily do so. Would you be interested in a free bouquet? We can deliver it as well! Please let us know if there is anything we can do to fix this! Best, Ol'Thorn Team

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Annie B

9/11/2025

In Ol’Thorn We Trust! I had the pleasure of working with Michele for my wedding, and she went above and beyond. She was so patient, really took the time to listen to my thoughts, a...

nd brought them to life beautifully. Her style is so unique, and I couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. 10/10 — I’d absolutely work with her again!

Reina A

7/14/2024

Ol’Thorn came recommended by our venue. She was personable and professional on the phone and in all our correspondence. The execution made me feel like she really got me and my vis...

ion, and her team was excellent to work with!

Marlon C

4/13/2024

This was my first time hiring a florist and I completely lucked out. Everything was perfect and timely. I literally had to worry about nothing!

Amanda A

4/10/2024

So pleased, received compliments all night. will hire them for all my events.

Raquel K

4/10/2024

My husband and I had decided on a courthouse wedding and then VERY last minute (like, a week before) decided that we wanted a very intimate dinner following with just our immediate...

family and closest friends. A friend recommended Michele and luckily since it was a Wednesday she was able to fit us in. I can’t explain how beautiful what she pulled off - it was absolutely magical for our guests and meant so much to us to feel heard when we gave her a framework of what we wanted. She took it to the next level and it was a night no one in attendance will ever forget. So grateful and couldn’t recommend her more!

Amy K

2/12/2024

An absolute pleasure to work with!! A client I work with often has very specific tastes and Michele NAILED IT! We received nonstop compliments on the floral, and would definitely w...

ork with Ol Thorn again.

Jamie R

6/19/2023

From the moment I reached out to the end of my wedding, I felt so much ease about selecting Ol'Thorn as my Florist. They're responses were quick and informative. Michele's proposal...

s were absolutely beautiful, I knew exactly what I was purchasing, and the floral selections were seriously different! I received many quotes for my wedding, but Ol'Thorn's really stood out. The styles proposed for my arch, down to the candle votives were impeccable. Michele really knows how to work within a budget, yet put a unique spin on it. We were very pleased and would refer them to anyone!!

Response from Ol'Thorn on 06/19/2023

Thank you so much Jamie :)

Melissa J

3/10/2023

The two best decisions I ever made were marrying my husband and hiring Ol'Thorn to help create my dream wedding. As someone in the event industry, I have high expectations and am p...

articular when it comes to choosing vendors. But it was clear from the moment I met Michele that they were the team for me. The process was seamless from start to finish. They are transparent, genuine, and extremely passionate about their craft. If that’s not a winning combo than I don’t know what is. Wedding planning can be stressful, but these guys made it FUN. The intricate details and creative vision that Ol'Thorn brought to life was out of this world. They are creative geniuses and went ABOVE & BEYOND every step of the way. Our guests were blown away - as were we. We’ve been receiving non stop calls, texts, emails from people - even those that didn’t attend. I can’t recommend them enough.

Millie R

3/06/2023

Millie R. Ol'Thorn went above and beyond for my wedding. They built an amazing floral wall and arch for my reception. Everyone loved it, we all took so many photos! Michele was so ...

helping throughout the design and inspiration process. She new exactly what I wanted and how to execute it. I will definitely call her for any party I need flowers for! the staff and Michele were wonderful, they did an amazing job and I would use them again for all my events!!

Nancy W

3/06/2023

Incredible! Michele at Ol’Thorn is an amazing event/floral designer. You can tell she’s had loads of experience; her knowledge is really broad— I was amazed, for instance at how mu...

ch she helped with furniture styling (it turns out she’s a seasoned antique restorer!). She was very receptive to my vision for our perfect day— I felt heard. She understood what I wanted perfectly, and was able to expand on my description the way only a tasteful, creative and remarkably imaginative designer can. The team at Ol’Thorn made sure everything ran smoothly, so we never had to worry or follow up. Clear plans were drafted and delivered ahead of time. I’m so grateful we found Ol’Thorn!! I honestly think our wedding was so much more beautiful than we could ever have imagined! Very grateful. Cannot recommend Ol’Thorn strongly enough!!

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2 Adelphi St, BROOKLYN, NY

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New York, New Jersey, Connecticut
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Travel area: Within 50 miles

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(973) 405-3299

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