Rocking Bird Flower Co.

us of important deadlines approaching. We had our initial phone meeting with her where we described our vision for our florals and Meredith in her team were very excited about making it a reality for us. We wanted to have many marigolds or marigold-colored flowers as the main component of our arrangements and Meredith was helpful in informing us that that might be difficult given the time of year of our wedding and the sourcing of the marigolds. We were also working on making paper flowers for decorations and she said she would look at what we have and try and incorporate them into our arrangements and was honest with us in saying that if they did not look good with the real flowers she would not use them. We appreciated her honesty and were excited when she decided to use them in our arrangements. We finally got to see all of the pieces the day of the wedding and we were blown away! Not only did she seamlessly include our paper flowers in the arrangements, she also was able to acquire a significant number of marigolds! All of our guests loved the centerpieces and several of them could not tell our homemade paper marigolds were incorporated into the arrangements. We loved working with Rocking Bird Flower Co and will definitely recommend them to any and everyone!

simplicity to them but really stood out; there was a wild, free quality to them while still looking incredibly chic. The colors she chose were also fantastic and even though I don't consider myself to be a huge flower lover, even I couldn't deny how breathtaking they were. Working with her was also a delight. She listened to my feedback and adjusted her recommendations to suit my budget which is something that is incredibly important and sometimes rare within the wedding industry. My wedding was originally supposed to be outdoors but had to shift indoors due to weather which meant having her floral arrangements was even more important to creating the atmosphere I was going for. I would definitely recommend Meredith and her company to anyone looking for a florist for their wedding.

having white flowers and greenery, but she quickly convinced me to add a little color using cream and pale pink roses. I am SO grateful for her creativity and collaboration!

t, especially during these uncertain times. When we had to postpone our wedding, Meredith stayed in touch and made scheduling and coordinating with our other vendors a breeze. When I asked to use only environmentally sustainable mechanics in my centerpieces at the eleventh hour, she immediately pivoted and accommodated the request. Despite the busy wedding season, she went out of her way to incorporate a special stem in my bouquet—a stem that she happened to remember we were fond of but that was likely to be out of season by the time of our wedding. Somehow, she pulled it off. She really knows local growers. That matters. If you are looking for a florist who really loves flowers and knows how to showcase their natural beauty, and a florist who will go above and beyond to make your day perfect, go with Rockingbird. If you are looking for an artist, whose passion for flowers shows just in the way she speaks of them, go with Meredith.

scheduled for a September 2020 wedding and had to postpone twice due to COVID-19. Once cases settled down enough that our final date looked like a go, Meredith picked things up seamlessly, hosting us in her studio for a thorough (and fun!) discussion of my wife's vision and walking us through the flower selection and arrangement process. She was honest about how we'd get the best bang for our buck, straightforward about flower availability, and incredibly knowledgeable about the flowers themselves -- seasonality, color combinations, etc. Meredith and her team executed the plan flawlessly on the wedding day despite torrential rain for the whole morning and afternoon (thankfully, almost all plans were indoors). We would recommend Rocking Bird to anyone without a second thought.

r our wedding. She came up with wonderful ideas for tablescapes and archway florals within our smaller budget (that didn't look smaller budget) and was a dream when we had to reschedule our wedding and the adjustments to the color scheme that came along with moving the wedding from winter to summer.

d a vendor who would provide the creativity and expertise to help me create a vision for our November District Winery wedding. I knew we were in good hands when I saw Meredith’s initial proposal. She turned my vague ideas and thoughts into a concrete vision. A few weeks before the wedding, we had our final design consult with her at her studio; again she proposed the most beautiful color palate and design elements. She made honest and direct recommendations on where to splurge and where to save, we actually ended up spending under our budget! On our wedding morning, when I saw my bridal bouquet my jaw dropped; it was absolutely stunning, even better than I imagined. My reaction was the same when I walked into our reception. Our guests are still complimenting our floral design months later!

to suggest how we could get the most for our budget, which I really appreciated. Would highly recommend!

it. Meredith took my floaty ideas and made something concrete immediately. From our first conversation, I could tell how much effort she puts into each of her weddings. She kept me updated regularly throughout the process and made everything so easy. The flowers came out better than I ever could have dreamed and they set the tone for the wedding! We had to change our wedding to a microwedding because of Covid and the floral arrangements made the day feel like the wedding I had initially planned! Fantastic experience and I hope to be able to book Rocking Bird Flower Co. again sometime!

was flexible and understanding. She ended up creating gorgeous dried floral arrangements for our tiny elopement and then did our flowers for the big celebration as well. Meredith is a true artist and really made both of my visions come to life (even better than I could have ever imagined). She is so sweet, professional, and knowledgeable and helped me with a variety of aspects when it came to planning our wedding décor. I really can't recommend Rocking Bird enough!

ding, she was SO flexible and accommodating and which helped us so much, especially because she was about to have a baby! We were able to pick up our flowers contact free and they were absolutely beautiful, I could not have asked for a better experience, even during a pandemic!

unication and was so helpful. With a wet, cold spring, and many challenges due to the pandemic, Meredith was upfront with the reality of the situation, flexible when I continued to add/change my order, sent reference photos and spoke with me on the phone once she found out what flowers would be available. I went for more of a surprise for the look/feel of the bouquets and arrangements and it was more than I could have dreamed of. She provided me tips on how to care for the flowers, clear instructions for contactless pickup/what to expect, etc. Everything was STUNNING and to top it off the flowers were from two small, local, women owned farms. I'm so happy I contacted Meredith, everything was breathtaking and the little details made all the difference. There was even sage in two of the arrangements that we were able to make cocktails with a few days later.

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onsive to emails and questions, which is always a huge relief during the stress of wedding planning. I couldn't recommend hiring Meredith and Rocking Bird Flower Co. more!!

h all the ideas we had. She made the whole process super fun and easy and we could not of been in better hands! And I have to say the flowers that she arranged for us were ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING! She captured our vision perfectly and all the flowers just brought our vision alive! She was extremely helpful with some last minutes changes we had to make and we couldn’t of been more grateful! I highly highly recommend Meredith and Rocking Bird Flower Co!

pictures, I am still blown away by the flowers she used and the colors. I highly recommend using Meredith for your florist!

ith our event and floral needs, she was a thoughtful listener throughout the process, she was super flexible as table arrangements shifted, and so clear with expectations and deliverables. Meredith's different pricing levels (varying in arrangement quantity, set-up, delivery fees, etc.) were great: lots of options with transparent pros and cons for each. She offered fantastic advice for styling, and even though we did some elements "DIY," she made sure the whole look and feel of our wedding florals was cohesive. Meredith was willing to try a slightly different style for our wedding (minimalistic, ikebana-inspired) with fantastic results. To us, the end product was a knock-out! The flowers came together super harmoniously and hit all the notes we were hoping for: fun, warm, and welcoming! Thank you Meredith and Rocking Bird Flower Co.!

ork with. She captured our vision perfectly, providing ideas and suggestions along the way to ensure our wedding flowers made an impact while sticking within out budget.

inning to the very end she was very professional and thorough. We met for a consultation in person where she asked us several questions to know the look that we wanted for our big day. She was very honest and also welcoming, given we didn't know anything about flowers. She didn't condemn us for being totally clueless but instead explained everything and was very helpful. She also made sure she stuck with the budget that we presented instead of tryin to add on extra things. She was also very flexible with last minute changes and add ons that we had. Now, the most important part...THE FLOWERS!!!! OMG! THEY WERE SOOOOOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL! They literally made my bridal party's attire come alive with how beautiful they were. She had her assistant deliver them on the day of the wedding and the assistant was just as wonderful...she didn't just drop them off and leave, she stayed around to help us and placed them in water. Overall, wonderful experience and wonderful florist!

ell executed vision based on the established direction and theme for our special day. Her attention to detail is impeccable and she comes highly recommended!

ded me the most beautiful bridal bouquet I had ever seen, everything about the process was seamless and perfect. Her designs and concepts have a vintage vibe while still being elegant and beautiful. Boutonnieres, bouquets, cocktail arrangements, all were done with the same level of care, attention to detail and love. What Meredith created for us, was infinitely better than anything I had imagined (or pinned on pintrest!). We cannot thank her enough!!

years later and people still bring up how gorgeous the flowers were!

and what is a "normal" expectation for a florist on wedding day. We found Meredith through our wedding planner Julie Park of Birch Event and Design and literally couldn't be happier with the decision. We felt as if flowers should be something that make our day more beautiful but certainly not something we had the budget to spend loads of cash on. Meredith met with us and outlined a plan for us that met our expectations (including my need for peonies in my bouquet) and even moreso - we signed immediately and it was a fantastic decision. Meredith sources flowers from local farms so everything you get is absolutely the freshest and beautiful. During our consultation in person, she did a mock-up and discussed what would look best and I'm so happy I listened to her on not going "all white" for our florals and added some color so our pictures weren't blown out and to add some warmth. On wedding day flowers arrived and myself, my bridal party and my entire vendor team were BLOWN away with the absolutely beautiful flowers that arrived. One of the first things my now husband said to me when he saw me at my first look was "the flowers are beautiful" and trust me, he's not the type to notice. We had a few hiccups with the boutonnieres for the men, but Meredith on the fly built new ones for my husband and reattached them as we were taking pictures. It was so seamless and shes's such a calming presence that until someone reminded me the next day, I hadn't even remembered. You will NOT regret hiring Meredith for your DC based wedding, trust me!

t she is such a wonderful and sweet person. I gave her just one inspiration photo and she knocked it out of the park!

st board, to our in-person meeting where she talked my husband and I through her ideas, each step in the planning process was enjoyable, fun and successful! She was both detail oriented (she saved a picture of my husband's wedding suit to make sure the boutonnieres matched) and open to creative inspiration (my wedding dress was covered in colorful flowers and she was totally on-board!) When I saw my bouquet on my wedding day I gasped - it was one of the most beautiful things I'd ever seen and really blew my mind. While my husband and I were taking pictures I literally kept saying "wow - these flowers are incredible!". The table arrangements were gorgeous - she transformed the room into an elegant and joyful garden-esque space. She made sure my favorite flowers (snapdragons) were sprinkled around the room (as well as in my bouquet) even though they aren't typically great for those kinds of arrangements. Meredith was flexible throughout the entire planning process, she was encouraging of my ideas and went above and beyond. I couldn't recommend Rocking Rird more!!

at I want. My consultation with Meredith was extremely helpful; she listened to what I envisioned, including my likes and dislikes, and was truly able to interrupt what I said into the bouquets. She is so knowledgeable and helpful. I used my bridal bouquets as table centerpieces and they were adaptable and perfect for both. I cannot say enough positive things about Rocking Bird and definitely recommend!

actly what I wanted on my wedding day. She listened, gave advice, and I truly do not think my wedding would have been nearly as beautiful if not for her arrangements.

am so happy I did. Finding vendors for the wedding was one of the hardest parts of planning the wedding especially when you are on a budget. Meredith was so understanding of what I wanted and was willing to work with me to make it happen. She gave me amazing ideas and I had complete trust and confidence in her. When my flowers arrived at the wedding I was absolutely stunned. Thank You again Meredith for making my wedding beautiful with your amazing creation!

did she go out of her way to meet me at my office to help accommodate my busy work schedule during each meeting, but she answered every question with such patience and professionalism. She was always there with a friendly reminder on what needed to get done so you never felt rushed or stressed. You can tell Meredith is so passionate about what she does and her ability to execute our vision on our big day was flawless. I can't recommend her enough!

nd people, myself included, were blown away by my flowers. Meredith was also so understanding regarding my budget, and helped brainstorm ways to make my dreams come true without breaking the bank. Honestly, if you get married in the area and don't have Meredith do your flowers, it is your loss!

t our florals were perfect for the big day. Our wedding was black tie and I thought Meredith's style was elegant while still being natural (not stuffy/cookie cutter looking). A complete professional, not only did all of the florals turn out perfectly, but Meredith was a joy to work with.

Flower Co! Meredith is wonderful to work with and the price was amazing for the DC area.

had really wanted our friend to grow our flowers on her farm, and we didn't know what flowers we were going to get until she showed up with the varietals that grew. Even though Meredith didn't know until the day of what flowers we would have, she did the most outstanding job arranging them all. She made huge bouquets for myself and my bridesmaids, lovely boutonnieres for the groomsmen and parents, and then stunning table arrangements in various sizes. The color and composition was outstanding. My husband later remarked looking at the photos that our flowers were just exquisite. He hadn't fully noticed all of these details the day of. :) On top of all of this, Meredith is just a joy to work with. She's sweet and fun and has fantastic taste. Your flowers will be stunning and modern. Book Rocking Bird Flower--you'll be so happy you did!!

rs as she found the right balance for our Gatsby themed wedding. If you are getting married and aren't using Meredith and her team, you are seriously missing out! She also worked seamlessly with our Wedding Manager (Julie Park, Birch Event & Design) and other vendors.

d with how beautiful the flowers were! I had so many compliments on the bouquets and everything was just so beautiful! Meredith was also very attentive and customer friendly. Definitely would recommend her!

ted in our wedding color palette, delivery was seamless, and our flowers were stunning and so insta-worthy. I wish I could have an arrangement for every week. The texture and interesting blooms she chose really made the flowers special and not like every other wedding I have been to, which was important to me. Thanks RockingBird, you guys are perfection.

ng Bird, I was extremely frustrated because I had a limited budget for flowers and many of the florists I talked to in the DC-area had $3K or $5k minimums. But Meredith came to my rescue! Rocking Bird made centerpieces, a bridal bouquet, and a leafy garland (for an arch) for a very reasonable price. Everything was beautiful! It has been a couple weeks since the wedding and guests are still telling us how gorgeous our floral arrangements were. Furthermore, Meredith was a delight to work with. I don't know anything about flowers and did a terrible job articulating what I wanted, but Meredith was very patient and managed to perfectly create my vision. All in all, finding a florist one of the things I dreaded most about wedding planning but Rocking Bird Flower Co made it a wonderful experience!

still don't) and had a limited budget. All I told Meredith was that I was wearing a blue wedding gown and I wanted a sort of "wild" look... she absolutely nailed it. It was literally a dream come true when my complete lack of vision was materialized with her floral brilliance. Not only did she help me create my entire vision- she was so easy to work with. I was living in Austin, TX, planning a wedding for MD and moving to Germany- she made the whole process so seamless. The flowers are gorgeous, she is a spectacular human, and the prices were unbeatable. My married friends were floored with the quality, beauty, and style of my flowers, arch, table vines, bridal bouquets, AND flower crowns for how much I paid. I can't stress enough how magical Rocking Bird Flower Co. is. If I could, I would order my bouquet for my dining room table weekly. In LOVE.

hey dried! She took all of my ideas and made them come to life. I highly recommend!!

ng various wedding websites. It's not easy to make decisions based simply on reviews posted by strangers (are they even written by real people? how honest are the reviews?). But all of the reviews for Rocking Bird Flower Co. were glowing, and they seemed to be genuine. I looked through many, many photos posted by past customers and Meredith herself, and I found myself connecting to what I saw. Her arrangements are beautiful and her sense of style appealed to me. The first time Meredith and I spoke on the phone, we had a surprisingly in-depth conversation about my vision for our wedding, our floral arrangements, what our budget was, etc. She was very supportive of our budget and was determined to make things work without sacrificing quality or beauty, which really struck home with me. Meredith had so many great suggestions and tips; she wasn't pushy, but very open and thoughtful. She stayed engaged throughout our entire wedding planning process, reaching out via email periodically, checking in, and even meeting for an in-person consultation closer to our wedding date (super helpful). I made a few last minute additions and changes to our order and Meredith did not bat an eyelash- she remained calm, flexible, accommodating, and up-beat. If the last minute changes bothered her, I could not tell one bit, and I felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude for this. Meredith was fantastic from start to finish, and if you are in the same position I was just a few months ago, feeling overwhelmed with options, I hope this review allows you to let Meredith be part of your special day.

orals are absolutely divine, we had a fairly simple wedding with just my bouquet, a boutonnière, and some table arrangements - everything she designed cake out perfectly. She was able to take my spray of random words and colors and turn it into real actual arrangements which I will forever treasure in photos. The process of working with Rocking Bird was a breeze from consultation to design to delivery. I really appreciated that she was cost conscious as I was trying to keep my budget in control. I would highly recommend Rocking Bird no matter the style or scope of your event, but lean on Meredith’s eye for style guidance! She’s truly amazing.

y bridal bouquet, bridesmaids bouquets, corsages, and boutonnières from this company. We also utilized their day-of delivery service, which was great. The band on a few of the corsages broke, so we had to McGuyver them with pipecleaners that our day-of coordinator found. Other than that, everything was wonderful! The flower arrangements got plenty of compliments.

s & boutonnieres. Then I found Meredith. To all of you newly engaged folks out there, I can't recommend Rockingbird Flower Co. highly enough. She responded quickly to my initial inquiry, was very respectful of my budget, and created stunning free-form arrangements that surpassed my hopes. Plus, she's just a lovely human being who genuinely cares about using her artistic talent to make your wedding vision come true. And she is talented. I created my own centerpieces using old books & lanterns, and was struggling to find a way to add softening, natural elements. Meredith to the rescue with strewn rose buds and fresh seeded eucalyptus! When it came to the bouquets, she considered my color palette and recommended adding another shade to the arrangements, walked me through the various ways she could architecturally shape the bridal bouquet, and helped me find a way to include something meaningful in the ribbons in a nod to my grandmothers. I was speechless when I walked into our wedding venue and saw my bouquet for the first time. Meredith is simply masterful. If you want unique arrangements with stunning color palettes, check out Rockingbird Flower Co.! P.S. I'm still addicted to Rockingbird's Instagram.

wants. Our floral arrangements were stunning! They were everything I ever wanted.I wouldn't change a single petal. I could not imagine going to anyone else for our wedding flowers.