About this vendor
Sweetleaf Floral is a creative and skilled wedding florist located in Hollywood, South Carolina. Mara Allport, the owner and lead floral designer, strives to create pieces as unique as each couple and tell their story through stunning arrangements. She offers a range of floral options and services to make every celebration look sensational.
Services Offered
Sweetleaf Floral is available for weddings throughout Charleston and the surrounding Lowcountry. Mara knows that each celebration is unique, and in your consultation she will help you craft a floral package that fits your one-of-a-kind vision and budget. As well as full floral design, she also offers full delivery, setup, and cleanup, for a seamless and stress-free experience.
Arrangement options include:
Wedding Party:
- Bridal Bouquet
- Bridesmaid Bouquets
- Boutonnieres
- Flower Crowns
- Mini (Posy) Bouquets for Flower Girl
- Mini Boutonniere for Ring Bearer
- Petals to Toss
Ceremony and/or Reception:
- Arbor/Backdrop Installation
- Aisle Markers
- Petal Aisle Runner
- Centerpieces
- Hanging Installation
- Welcome Sign Arrangement
- Guest Book or Gift Table Arrangement
- Garland Table Runner
- Garland on Bar
Additional Arrangements:
- Petal Bags for Grand Exit
- Extra Greenery and Blooms for Cake, Hair, Etc.
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Decorations & Accents
- Aisle Decorations
- Centerpieces
- Flower Girl Baskets
- Pedestals
- Plants
- Vases
Flower Arrangements
- Bouquets
- Boutonnieres
- Centerpieces
- Corsages
- Flower Alternatives
- Flower Crowns
Awards and Affiliations
5-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.2024.+2 more.
Best of Weddings
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Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
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Mara and her team were absolutely fantastic and brought our wedding vision to life. The florals for our wedding and reception were beautiful. I highly recommend!
From our very first conversation, Mara truly understood my vision and somehow elevated it beyond anything I could have imagined.
Every arrangement felt like a piece of art. The bou...
quets, centerpieces, and installations were not only stunning but perfectly cohesive, tying the entire day together in the most magical way. I’ve had so many guests reach out since the wedding just to ask about the flowers!
Working with Mara and her team at SweetLeaf was one of the best decisions I made for my wedding! Mara is talented, patient, kind, and professional. She has an incredible ability to...
understand and execute your vision perfectly. She is budget-conscious and will find a way to bring your vision to life no matter your budget. We were truly blown away by the work she did on our wedding day! We loved working with her and would recommend her to anyone!
Working with Mara was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding.
From the very first moment, she felt like a familiar friend - someone who instantly understood the vibe, t...
he softness, and the little bits of personality we wanted woven into our day.
Even the very first proposal draft she created after just one meeting made me say, “YES, this is it!”
She didn’t just execute our ideas… she elevated them.
I loved that she embraced our vision (even the quirky parts like adding fruits to the bar design and using greenery for excitement).
Be aware she is not your usual “sounds great” vendor ! What truly set her apart was her honesty and guidance. Instead of simply agreeing with everything — as many vendors do — she actually advised us. When I suggested a specific type of greenery, she gently explained it might appear grey on the tables and recommended an alternative that photographed beautifully. That’s exactly what you want from your florist: someone who cares enough to guide you, not just follow a brief.
When we were debating flower petals for the ceremony aisle, she helped us think practically and within budget, pointing out that they might just blow away. And she was right. Our flowers were absolute paid actors on the wedding day. They were show-stopping, romantic, and unforgettable. Our guests could not stop talking about how they were the most beautiful arrangements they’d ever seen… and yes, we even caught a few friends trying to sneak some home at the end of the night 😂
We made some changes to our vision board along the way, and Mara handled every update seamlessly. On the wedding day, she and her team arrived on time, glowing with the best energy, and even surprised us with thoughtful local gifts.
If you are looking for a florist who truly gets you, brings magic to your vision, and is an incredible human on top of it all — Mara is the one. We couldn’t be more grateful
Mara is absolutely lovely! My wedding planner recommended her and I could not be more happy with the recommendation. I knew the general colors I wanted but had no idea what types o...
f arrangements to ask for. Mara exceeded all expectations with her recommendations, I absolutely loved our florals. She is kind, professional, talented, and an absolute joy to work with. I appreciate her and her team so much and could not recommend Sweet Leaf more!
Mara and her team blew me away! Not only are they the kindest and easy to work with but they executed my vision to perfection! 100% recommend this team- they do stunning work and a...
lso give back to the community!
Mara and her team at Sweetleaf made all of our wedding floral dreams come true! Mara was incredibly professional and communicative, and not to mention a true artist! Every arrangem...
ent was stunning - better than we ever could have imagined. I could not recommend Sweetleaf more!
Absolutely AMAZING!!! Mara, the owner, brought my wedding floral vision to life and then some. Every arrangement was breathtaking, and the flowers were to die for. I also loved tha...
t Sweetleaf prioritized using seasonal and local blooms from the Charleston area.
As for planning, Mara was an absolute joy to work with. She was quick to respond, gracefully adapted when our timeline shifted, and brought such kindness and calm to a day that could have easily felt chaotic. Mara truly felt like a friend throughout the entire planning process and brought both creativity and heart to everything she touched!
Mara and her team are incredibly talented and just genuinely wonderful humans to work with!! I cannot recommend them enough!
Mara and her team were the absolute best! I actually thought I was going to do faux flowers originally and I will tell you that the BEST decision I made was hiring Sweetleaf to do ...
real, beautiful flowers for my wedding day. Mara is excellent with communication, she gave me a visual of the ideas that we discussed, she was super helpful when I was unsure what I wanted, and she rolled with my ideas even when I completely changed up my color scheme. I was also an out-of-state bride and Mara took the time to set up phone calls and zoom calls when needed which was SO appreciated! The day of, she made sure to bring my bouquet to me so that I could see it right away, even while I was getting my hair and makeup done! Her team did amazing with decorating and the florals and candles looked incredible. My bouquet and all the other flowers were such a huge part of my decor and I am so thankful to Mara and Sweetleaf for making them all look gorgeous. I will forever be bragging about them :)
I would recommend Sweetleaf floral to any new bride! They did an absolutely incredible job on our wedding. They made every floral dream come to light to make our day absolutely per...
fect. Mara was so easy to work with and made me feel so confident it was going to turn out just they way we planned it!!
I wish the Knot allowed me to give a 10 star. Mara and Whitney with Sweetleaf Floral were AMAZING. Just look at these pictures to see the work they created. I highly believe they’r...
e the best florist on the Charleston peninsula. If you are looking for a florist for your wedding day or event, look no further. I am still in awe of the bouquets they created for my wedding weekend. The table creations were even jaw dropping. Mara is a friend and I can’t wait to use her again down the road for any future events!!
I cannot recommend Mara and her team enough!! Working with her was an absolute dream from our first consultation to the big day. I still am getting compliments on the florals at th...
e wedding from guests!!
She instantly made me feel like I was chatting with a friend about my wedding vision. She elevated the ideas beyond what I could have imagined!
The day of the wedding, her team was an absolute dream. I was getting ready at the venue and got to see them working, it was amazing! The arrangements were breathtaking.
Working with Sweetleaf was the best decision we made! Thank you Mara for all that you did to make our day unforgettable!
Sweetleaf was AMAZING! Mara totally brought my vision to life! As a not super knowledgeable flower girl, I knew the look I wanted but needed Mara's expertise and guidance to get me...
there. She took it and ran with it and I was absolutely blown away! Guests kept telling me all night how amazing the flowers were and I couldn't agree more! I told Mara ahead of time that I wanted to preserve my bouquet and she not only gave me a list of vendors for that but also made sure there were flowers in perfect condition for preserving and now I get to keep my wedding flowers forever! If you are in Charleston and want flowers that match your vision, venue and vibe, Mara at Sweetleaf is you person! :)
I used Sweetleaf floral for my wedding in February 2025 and they did a spectacular job! Mara is incredibly talented, kind, accommodating, and so easy to work with! I knew immediat...
ely that I wanted to work with Sweetleaf from the start because of how impressive the initial proposal was that captured my vision so well! Mara really takes the time to listen and execute exactly what you desire as the client. My wedding day was absolutely beautiful and it met all of my expectations! I’m so thankful for Sweetleaf and their service!
I had the pleasure of working with Mara, the owner and florist of Sweetleaf Floral, for my wedding and rehearsal dinner/welcome party. Mara was an absolute delight to work with. Sh...
e is incredibly knowledgeable and truly brought my vision to life with her stunning floral arrangements.
Mara's expertise and creativity were evident in every detail, and she went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. One of the highlights of working with Mara was her coordination of donating the florals after the wedding to a not-for-profit organization. This generous act allowed others to experience the joy and beauty of her creations.
I highly recommend Sweetleaf Floral and Mara for any event. Her dedication, talent, and kindness made my special day even more memorable.
Sweetleaf Floral brought my vision to life on my big day! I could not recommend them enough! Beautiful work and a pleasure to work with!
If you're looking for a florist who can turn your wedding vision into a stunning reality, look no further than Mara! From our very first consultation to the final moments of our we...
dding day, Mara exceeded all of our expectations in every way possible.
When we started planning, we had a general idea of what we wanted but weren't quite sure how to bring it all together. Mara listened carefully, took the time to understand our style, color preferences, and the overall feel we wanted for our big day. Her expert advice, creativity, and attention to detail truly set them apart. We could tell right away that she had a passion for her craft and a genuine desire to make our wedding as beautiful as possible.
The flowers on our wedding day were beyond breathtaking. The bouquets, boutonnieres, and floral arrangements were absolutely perfect—elegant, fresh, and perfectly coordinated. The way Mara incorporated our color palette into every arrangement was exactly what we had envisioned.
On the day of the wedding, the delivery and setup were flawless. Everything was in place ahead of time, and the arrangements were even more beautiful than we could have imagined. Mara and her team worked seamlessly with our venue and other vendors, and we didn’t have to worry about a thing. The compliments from our guests were endless—everyone was blown away by how stunning the flowers looked, and we couldn’t agree more!
In short, we are beyond grateful to Mara for making our wedding day so much more beautiful than we ever dreamed. Their artistry, professionalism, and passion for what she does truly shines through in every petal. We can’t recommend her highly enough!
We cannot say enough wonderful things about Mara and the incredible work she did for our wedding! From the very first consultation, it was clear that she truly understands the art...
of floristry and has a gift for creating something magical. The flowers were absolutely stunning – they exceeded our expectations in every way! Each arrangement was unique and perfectly tailored to our vision, and the overall aesthetic was breathtaking.
Mara’s attention to detail was unparalleled, and she went above and beyond to make sure our day was as beautiful and memorable as possible. She took the time to listen to our ideas and helped us refine them into something even better than we could have imagined. It was evident that she poured her heart into every petal and stem, and the results were nothing short of extraordinary.
In fact, the beauty of her work was so impressive that we couldn't bear to let it fade. We decided to preserve the flowers, and we’re so glad we did – every time we look at the preserved arrangements, we know we will reminded of how special Mara made our day. Working with her was an absolute joy, and we can't recommend her enough for anyone looking for a florist who truly goes above and beyond.
Mara is unbelievable!!! She is professional, responsive, and so friendly. She worked within my budget and captured my vision perfectly. Mara is truly an artist. Every detail was an...
expression of the romantic and whimsical warmth that we were going for. Her work set the ambience for the whole day. We were so lucky to have her!!!!
AMAZING!
Mara and her team at Sweetleaf are such a pleasure to work with! As a bride who also works in the wedding industry, it was important to me that each vendor checked all of...
the boxes I wanted. Mara not only checked the boxes, but she exceeded my expectations! Each and every detail that was put into her work was professional and timeless. Throughout the process, Mara checked often whether it was a short phone call or on zoom to make sure that your vision came to life exactly how you wanted it to.
I can't say enough kind words about Sweetleaf and their artistry!
I can't say enough good things about Sweetleaf Floral as our wedding florist! From my initial consultation with Mara to the big day, Mara's team was incredibly professional and bro...
ught our vision to life. They took the time to understand our style and preferences, creating stunning floral arrangements that perfectly complemented our wedding theme. We received so many compliments from guests on how beautiful everything looked. I highly recommend Mara and her team for anyone looking for a florist who truly listens to your vision and executes everything seamlessly!
A-MA-ZING!!!! Mara was such a pleasure to work with, she was very communicative and let me be very involved in the process. I wish I had more events to work with her, and I will be...
planning to use her anytime I can find a reason to have a party in Charleston!
I don't have my pictures back yet, otherwise I would post them. But I can tell you Mara understood the assignent. She did the flowers for my wedding on the tables and the bouquets....
They were perfect. She took my vision and made it come true. They are so beautiful that I took them home with me and are pressing them to frame. Amazing job. Super fresh flowers. And super easy to work with. Thank you Mara!!
We hired Sweetleaf Floral for our wedding, and we couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out! From our first consultation, they were attentive, creative, and truly understo...
od our vision. They took the time to listen to our ideas and offered great suggestions that made the arrangements even more beautiful than we could have imagined.
On the day of the wedding, the flowers were absolutely stunning. The bouquets, centerpieces, and floral accents were all vibrant, fresh, and arranged with so much care. Every detail was perfect. We received so many compliments from our guests!
What really stood out was their professionalism and reliability. They delivered everything on time and set everything up and broke everything down flawlessly, which made our day so much less stressful. The entire process was smooth and stress-free, thanks to their incredible team.
We highly recommend Sweetleaf Floral! They truly helped make our wedding day beautiful and unforgettable.
Our daughter and son-in-law got married in June, and we were fortunate enough to have Sweetleaf Floral as our florist! The flowers were absolutely beautiful and we received numerou...
s compliments from our friends and family on the elegance of the arrangements. Mara was amazing and so helpful with the questions we had and she gave wonderful suggestions to enhance the tables. Sweetleaf Floral is the best and you will be so pleased with everything they do to make your wedding memorable!
Our wedding was transformed into a Tulum-inspired paradise thanks to Mara with Sweetleaf Floral! She perfectly captured the essence of Tulum's chic vibe with their stunning floral ...
arrangements. The flowers not only adorned our venue but also created an atmosphere that transported everyone to a dreamy paradise. The combination of lush greens and vibrant pops of color created a vibrant and lively atmosphere that was exactly what we envisioned. Every bouquet and centerpiece was a masterpiece, reflecting their creativity and attention to detail. Working with Mara was a breeze!! She listened to our ideas and brought them to life BEYOND our expectations. Highly recommended Mara for their exceptional talent and ability to make your wedding day unforgettable!
Mara and the Sweetleaf team were absolutely fantastic! They truly brought the vision for our wedding to life. Mara is so warm and helpful and was extremely responsive to what we we...
re looking for for our wedding weekend. Definitely book her and her team for your wedding!
Our wedding was absolutely beautiful thanks to Mara! She is such an incredible florist (and person) and her passion shows in her work. From all our conversations and planning sessi...
ons we could tell she was really taking the time to understand our vision. We gave her creative freedom within our color scheme and she did NOT disappoint! Our wedding florals were beyond amazing and better than we could have ever expected. We highly recommend Mara and the Sweetleaf Team to any couple who wants to feel taken care of, wants to work with a professional, and wants their dream wedding to come to life. Seriously, book her asap!
Mara with SweatLeaf floral was an absolute dream to work with! When I tell you that my flowers made my wedding dreams a reality … they MADE MY WEDDING DREAMS A REALITY. Super sweet...
and super talented team - would recommend to everyone and their mothers. Also, super organized ! 10000/10 stars ✨
Hiring Mara and her team was one of the BEST decisions we made throughout our wedding planning process. I had no idea what type of florals I wanted but when I explained my vision s...
he knew right away what would be best and executed it flawlessly. I can not thank or recommend Sweetleaf florals enough, they truly made my wedding magical!! If you hire them you won’t only gain an incredible florist but an amazing friend as well.
One of our BEST decisions in the wedding planning process was hiring Mara & her team. They went above and beyond to make my wedding look magical and I can not thank or recommend he...
r enough! She not only completely understood my vision but exceeded my expectations and was a total dream to work with. We were so lucky to have had her as a florist and now someone we can call our friend! Thank you Sweetleaf Floral team!! - Karcen & Vincent Gatta
Booking the Sweetleaf Floral team and Mara to do our florals and candles was one of the best decisions I made for our wedding day. Mara is calm, collected, and an expert when it co...
mes to planning out the florals for your wedding. She always listened to my preferences and always shared her suggestions when I was unsure of my specific wants for a specific type of flower or arrangement. Mara executed my pink floral dreams to perfection and I am so appreciative of all her work!!
Loved every second of working with Mara! The florals for my wedding were stunning. I told her an idea of what I wanted and the florals on the day of matched the mood board she had ...
sent to me previously. She worked within my budget and I highly recommend!
Oh man we absolutely loved everything about Mara and her team!
Not only is she so sweet and genuine, but she is incredibly talented as well. Shortly after inquiring with her, we r...
eceived this beautifully organized proposal with inspiration photos and she delivered on it perfectly the day of. She was so responsive throughout the whole process and was receptive to any changes and absolutely made sure our florals were exactly what we were picturing. We really wanted to be able to incorporate some personal touches like using our birth month flowers and poppies in my bouquet, and she made sure it happened.
Our wedding flowers were so beautiful, and you could tell they were extremely fresh and carefully curated. We could not be more grateful to have gotten to work with the Sweetleaf team!
Words truly can’t do justice on how amazing Mara and her team are. Mara is one of the sweetest and most genuine people you will meet, and will whole heartedly work with you to brin...
g your vision to life. Wedding planning can become overwhelming, but I felt so at ease every time I spoke with Mara. She answered all my questions promptly and with patience. The flowers at our wedding were honestly one of my favorite things. My bouquet was absolutely BEAUTIFUL… more than I could have ever wished for. We had multiple people tell us after the wedding how stunning the florals were. Mara and the Sweetleaf team were one of our favorite vendors and we are so incredibly grateful for them. I truly can’t recommend Mara and her team enough.
Our experience with Mara was excellent! She helped us choose a floral design within our budget and made our ideas come to life on the day of the our wedding. Mara and her team were...
organized and timely on the big day, leaving us with no stress. Thank you for all your help!
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Mara and the Sweetleaf team were a joy to work with! From the very beginning, I could tell that Mara was so passionate about making sure our flowers were a beautiful ad...
dition to our day, and she did not disappoint. In fact, she made my dream a reality, and even elevated it! We were married at an outdoor venue, so we decided not to bother with decor. Instead, we told Mara that the flowers would be the main form of decoration. When I walked into the reception tent, I was truly blown away by what she did with the tables! She added beautiful candles and votives and details that I didn't even think about. She took my inspiration photos and made something better than I could've imagined. I really wanted in season flowers from my region in Asheville, and she made it happen. I can't recommend Sweetleaf floral enough - truly a gem to work with, and beautifully creative. Thank you so so much for making our day beautiful.
Ryan + Jenna
Mara and the team at Sweetleaf did such a phenomenal job on my wedding flowers! The pricing was extremely reasonable and the flowers were absolutely stunning! I gave some general d...
irection and let her take it from there and the results were absolutely perfect! Mara was truly a joy to work with from start to finish! I had a few last minute additions in the days leading up to the wedding and she was able to accommodate them with ease. She also personally came to drop off my wedding bouquets, say hi, and set up with her team on the wedding day. I could not recommend Sweetleaf enough!
Stunning! And such a pleasure working with Mara. Thank you for making our wedding beautiful!
We had the pleasure of working with Mara (owner) of Sweetleaf Floral. Could not have asked for a better experience! Her attention to detail is incredible and the way she was able t...
o pull our vision together in such a special way was just wonderful! Honestly couldn’t imagine our wedding without her!
Simply put: Sweetleaf is the best. Mara was able to give us expert advice when choosing our flowers. She was also so flexible with us as we changed our minds many times. At the end...
of the day, the flowers were one of my favorite things about my wedding day! I can't recommend Sweetleaf enough!
Mara was so wonderful. We were able to discuss exactly what I wanted, and she was very informative and knowledgeable. I was even able to add some last minute florals and she was so...
flexible about it! Cannot recommend enough.
We had wedding portraits done in Charleston and Mara created my bouquet and my husband's boutonniere. She was amazing and so easy to work with; she was a great communicator and lis...
tened to/remembered what I was looking for. The flowers were incredibly fresh and well preserved and lasted for weeks afterwards! As if her great service in itself wasn't enough, she was so sweet and left us extra flowers for our photographer, as well as a beautiful gift and card. She is out of this world! I wish we were local so we could work with her more often. Thank you Mara!
Mara was an absolute joy to work with through the entire wedding process! She is a ray of sunshine and the absolute sweetest. I went into our first meeting knowing absolutely nothi...
ng about floral arrangements and only knowing I wanted some lavender highlights in my wedding flowers. Mara brought all of my floral dreams to life and was so helpful throughout the wedding planning process with video calls and constant communication. She made our wedding florals an absolute dream while also keeping our budget in mind the entire time. I highly recommend Mara to make all of your wedding dreams come true!
Mara and the Sweetleaf team made my floral dreams come TRUE on my wedding day. Mara is a ray of sunshine and so talented. Despite me being illiterate when it comes to floral design...
and horticulture, Mara was able to bring my vision to life. She sent me videos leading up to her flower delivery on the big day to ensure it was exactly what I wanted... and boy did she DELIVER!!!!! Our guests loved the floral arrangements and color scheme. Also, Mara donated our leftover flowers to a local senior citizen home and did a self care exercise with them as they got to build their own bouquet! My husband and I cried when we saw our flowers brightening the days of senior citizens. <3 we love Mara!!! She breaks the 5 star scale!!! She gets 500 stars in my book!
Mara is an absolute dream to work with! She is the sweetest :) I don't really know much about flowers other than they smell good lol! I knew for sure I wanted lilies in my bouquet ...
but that was it. When she delivered the flowers on the wedding day I was blown away, they were just gorgeous!! She is very knowledgeable and professional. I highly recommend her and will most definitely order with her again. Stop looking for your florist and call Mara!!
To start off Mara was the sweetest person to work with! She completely brought my dream/vison to life on my wedding day! It was even better than I had expected :) Her pricing was a...
lso very reasonable compared to others in Charleston. I definitely suggest using her!
Mara and the team at Sweetleaf made my wedding dreams come true! I knew from the beginning that florals were very important to me and would make up a big portion of my décor for th...
e ceremony and reception. After my first zoom call with Mara, I knew she was the one! Throughout the planning process Mara was great! Even during the busy wedding season, I never had to wait long for an email reply. She answered all my questions quickly, paid attention to my vision (even after changing my mind several times) and truly made my vison come to life! Here we are, weeks later and I am still talking about how beautiful the flowers were. If you’re looking for a true artist to make your big day exactly what you’ve envisioned, go with Mara and the team at Sweetleaf!
Mara is absolutely amazing to work with! If you are considering using her- do it! She is clearly so passionate about her work and it shows. Mara is a true artist and beyond fulfill...
ed my floral vision.
Not only is she amazing at what she does- but she has a heart of gold too.
Use Sweetleaf and you will be the happiest on your big day!
All of the flowers were absolutely stunning and we loved working with Mara. Everything was amazing!! I sent her inspiration pictures and she was able to recreate it perfectly! She ...
went over many options of flowers, arches, styles, ribbons, etc so I had many beautiful options to choose from. She is able to adjust to your particular style and is able to produce something beautifully unique to your vision and of great quality. She also made sure to communicate with me frequently and always promptly answered her emails. She always remained very professional and supportive. Highly recommend!
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Charleston & the greater Lowcountry area
Sweetleaf Floral