2025 "Best Wedding Florist" Hartford Magazine
Kirstin
HAVELEVITCH
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AWARD WINNER (1X)
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Persimmon Petals is a florist business run by an award-winning design team in Hartford, CT. Teaming up with the YWCA Hartford Region, they are on a mission to empower women and eliminate racism. Most recently, this 5-star florist won "Best Florist~1st Runner Up" AND "Best Wedding Florist~1st Runner Up in Hartford Magazine, as well as "Best Florist~ Finalist" in CT Insider.
The team at Persimmon Petals understands that people want to use their purchasing power for community reinvestment and social impact. Couples who support this business can feel good about the fact that their profits are principally used to fund social programs. By supporting the YWCA Hartford Region, they directly help with various services, including financial literacy education, child care, emergency housing, and career pathway initiatives.
The dedicated florist at Persimmon Petals will work with you to create bespoke designs for your wedding. From personal arrangements to centerpieces and altar decor, they will ensure your big day is full of vibrant blooms. As experts in the field, they can create a range of styles to suit your vision. By working with this business, you can help improve the lives of individuals and families in the local community.
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Meet the team
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- KirstinHavelevitchI am the manager of Persimmon Petals and come with 20 years of award-winning management and floral design experience combined. I joined YWCA Hartford Region to build a flower shop social enterprise, with all proceeds going into the missions and programs to eliminate racism and empower women. I have brought together a remarkable group of designers and drivers, which has yielded not only a win for Hartford Magazine's Reader Poll in 2024, but a first place win for CT Insider 2025.
- AnnettePeckAnnette is an award-winning designer with over 25 years of experience in the floral industry.
- Peggy HarrisLead Floral DesignerPeggy boasts 25 years in the industry. She has turned the vision of over 100 hundred brides, into a floral masterpiece and has been part of award-winning teams for 10 years and counting.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.08 reviews
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Persimmon Petals is raved about by multiple reviewers for their exceptional talent, attention to detail, and stunning floral arrangements that brought their wedding visions to life. The florist, Kirstin, and her team are praised for going above and beyond, creating bouquets and centerpieces that exceeded expectations and added elegance to the day. Reviewers emphasize the professionalism, prompt communication, and seamless collaboration with Persimmon Petals, making the entire process enjoyable. The florals not only received compliments from guests but also photographed beautifully, leaving couples in awe of the artistry and making their weddings truly magical.Review photos
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Molly B
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5.0
11/04/2025
Persimmon Petals has an incredible attention to detail and was incredibly thoughtful throughout the process of designing my bouquets! Even though I only needed a couple of bouquets...
, they took a great deal of care and time in creating a bouquet that met my needs (more hypoallergenic and including autumn colors). I would highly recommend Persimmon Petals to anyone looking for a florist! They were incredible to work with!
Response from Persimmon Petals on 11/08/2025
Molly, thank you so very much for taking the time to share your experience! It was our pl...
easure to assist you in providing the perfect blooms for your big day and wish you a lifetime of happiness with your husband. Again, CONGRATULATIONS!!
Sam W
5.0
12/31/2025
Kirstin at Persimmon Petals is truly extraordinary. From the moment I saw our wedding flowers, I was completely blown away — they were absolutely beautiful and somehow even better ...
than I had imagined. Every detail felt intentional, thoughtful, and perfectly aligned with our vision.
And the marigolds — I still can’t get over them. They were a surprise, and when I saw them my heart genuinely stopped. It was such a meaningful, personal touch that made the entire day feel even more special.
Our florals photographed like a dream, and now that we have our professional photos back, I’m even more in awe of Kirstin’s work. I’m currently attempting to dry my bouquet because I simply can’t let it go — and I’ve already told my husband that he may need to get me flowers from Persimmon Petals every anniversary so I can relive just how exquisite they were.
If you’re looking for a florist who is talented, creative, and deeply invested in making your day unforgettable, Kirstin is it. She didn’t just provide flowers — she elevated our wedding and made it magical. I cannot recommend Persimmon Petals highly enough.
Response from Persimmon Petals on 01/03/2026
Samantha, thank you so much for sharing your experience and the beautiful, professional ph...
otos (we don't always get to see our work in action!) It was amazing working with you to bring your wedding floral vision to life and we wish you both a lifetime of health and happiness!
Any questions?
Amy B
5.0
11/11/2025
Can’t say enough good things about this group. A wonderful cause and wonderful flowers. From design to final set up everything was smooth and easy and the end result exceeded my ...
expectations. Going with them is a no-brainer.
Response from Persimmon Petals on 11/15/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words and 5 stars, Amy! It was a pleasure working with yo...
u and are so happy we exceeded your expectations for such a momentous event. Congratulations to you and your husband and we wish you both the best!
Samantha H
5.0
10/22/2025
Professional, promt and the arrangements were absolutely stunning. They took my ideas and incorporated it into something I couldn't have dreamed of. 10/10
Response from Persimmon Petals on 11/08/2025
Samantha, thank you so much for letting us be a part of your big day! We truly appreciate ...
you taking the time to share your experience with us and wish you and your husband all love and happiness marriage brings:)
Ashley F
5.0
6/28/2025
We are so grateful for the absolutely stunning florals created for our wedding—every arrangement was breathtaking and added such elegance and charm to our day. From the centerpiece...
s to the bouquets, everything exceeded our expectations and brought our vision to life perfectly.
We received so many compliments from our guests, and it’s all thanks to the incredible talent and artistry of this team. Beyond the beautiful results, it was a true pleasure working together throughout the planning process. Professional, kind, and so easy to collaborate with—they made everything seamless and enjoyable.
Thank you again for helping make our day so special. We couldn’t be happier!
Response from Persimmon Petals on 11/08/2025
Ashley, we very much appreciate you taking a moment to share your experience and the beaut...
iful photos of your big day! You provided such a striking palette and were wonderful to work with through the journey to arrive at the perfect blooms. Many congrats again, and we wish you a lifetime of love!
Sheila S
5.0
3/01/2025
Persimmon petals did an amazing job providing all the flowers for my wedding. Kirstin and the staff was always very professional and prompt responding to my messages. I would recom...
mend anyone to use their services for any of their floral desires!
Response from Persimmon Petals on 11/08/2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us, Sheila. You were a lovely bride to ...
work with and we wish you and your husband a lifetime of love and laughter!
Alyssa B
5.0
2/27/2025
From the moment I saw all the flowers, I was absolutely in awe of their talent and artistry.
They brought my vision to life in the most beautiful way! Each bouquet and centerpiece...
was perfectly crafted, and the colors created a magical atmosphere. We received so many compliments from our guests, who couldn’t stop raving about the stunning arrangements! The succulents were a huge hit with the groom and in all my pictures, everyone keeps commenting on my bouquet (which I loved loved loved).
They were so wonderful to work with throughout the entire process. Their professionalism, creativity, and warmth made everything feel easy and enjoyable. I truly appreciated how they listened to my ideas and turned them into something extraordinary.
I will cherish the memories of our wedding day, and I’m so grateful that their designs were a part of it. I definitely recommend their services to anyone I know.
Response from Persimmon Petals on 11/08/2025
Alyssa, we were so excited to work with you on bringing your vision to life and are ecstat...
ic that you found it to be "perfectly crafted! You and your husband (and I cannot forget your lovely mother!) were wonderful to work with and we wish you both a future full of love and happiness!
Lindsay S
5.0
2/24/2025
Great experience with Persimmon Petals! First off they were very responsive which was important to me when working with a vendor for the wedding. I was very happy with the vision t...
hey helped me create with flowers with the examples I sent. Day off everything went smoothly and the flowers were beautiful! Wish I could have kept them forever!
Response from Persimmon Petals on 11/08/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was our pleasure assisting you with florals for ...
your big day and wish you and your husband all the best!
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