The English Rose

Clare was very professional and worked within our budget. She executed my vision perfectly. Highly recommend!

I am so glad my planner, Yours Truly, introduced me to Clare. It didn’t take long for me to realize not only is she a talented florist, but also just a sweet, compassionate woman. She met with me in person to understand my vision and knew exactly how to make it come to life. I had a hard time explaining what style I wanted or even what flowers I liked, but she calmed all nerves and talked me through everything, including how to best utilize my florals to make the biggest impact. The English Rose is hard to beat and I couldn’t ask for a better florist for my wedding day! I highly recommend!!!

The florals were beautiful! The only reason I give 4 stars is because communication wasn't fantastic, but everything turned out just fine!

Clare was SO amazing to work with!! She is so sweet, great at what she does, and will make your special day/event everything you dreamed of with her beautiful work!! Not only did she do all of my florals, but she did all of my centerpieces!

Clare at The English Rose was absolutely incredible to work with! She is extremely knowledgeable, organized, energetic, and kind. We had a couple meetings leading up to our wedding day to discuss different arrangement styles, pricing, logistics, etc. At each meeting I felt in good hands and that Clare would make my vision come to life...and she did! I could not have been happier with the florals for our big day. They were simply perfect. I highly recommend Clare and The English Rose and would not look any further!

Clare and her team did such an amazing job with all the florals and table decor! She is such a joy to work with! The whole process working with her and her team was super smooth and everything looked and smelled amazing!

Clare was fantastic to work with, and most importantly, our florals were AMAZING!! We used their archway, and it was the perfect ceremony backdrop. Early on, Clare went through a checklist and asked about items that I hadn’t even thought of- like florals for our memorial table. She made setup/cleanup a breeze, and all of our items were perfect. Thank you, Clare!!

Clare was amazing to work with and her work is second to none. Everything was so beautiful.

This company made our flower dreams come true! We had a consultation and talked through all of the options, and I got exactly what I asked for. The flowers were STUNNING! They arrived on time to drop off the flowers and staff was very friendly when helping set up. The set up was beautiful and better than I could’ve ever dreamed of! The only downside is the prices are high, but the quality is also high, so it evens out. I would recommend this company for any future brides and grooms!

WOW! The English Rose was absolutely amazing and you NEED to have them at your wedding! Clare was amazing throughout the entire process. We had them make all the florals and the centerpieces for the wedding and wow, was I in good hands! I put my full trust in The English Rose and the came through big! I had so many compliments about the florals! They were stunning!

Claire was great to work with! We had a few last minute changes that she was able to help with. Everything was set up and looked perfect on my wedding day!

We cannot say enough good things about Clare and The English Rose. The flowers for our wedding were absolutely gorgeous and were above and beyond our expectations. Clare was super knowledgeable, gave great advice, and was overall amazing to work with. We are so happy we chose The English Rose for our wedding florals!

I knew our flowers were going to look good but I could not have even imagined how gorgeous! Clare was so much fun to work with and took my vision and translated it into the most beautiful flowers I've ever seen. I would hire her again and again!

Highly recommend The English Rose for any event. Clare was amazing to work with and was able to bring our vision alive. We asked for lots of greenery with white flowers and gold accents for our wedding. The arrangements Clare created for us were beautiful. Clare was extremely mindful of our budget and asking specific details for each piece and aspect of our wedding. If you are looking for an elegant and timeless look for your wedding, The English Rose is a definite must vendor to book.

I am so happy with choosing The English Rose. Clare was incredible to work with and captured my vision perfectly. I had to plan my wedding on very short notice, but they could create flower arrangements that were even better than I was imagining. I am happy that I could trust them, and they delivered an amazing arch, bouquets, and decorative flowers for the venue. I highly recommend The English Rose and will be working with them the next time I need flowers.

Flowers were at the top of my list for our wedding. From our first conversation I knew Clare understood my vision for the day. She absolutely executed my vision and exceeded my expectations. I LOVED all of our flowers. I had some very specific requests for types of flowers and Clare delivered!

We are absolutely FLOORED by the work of Clare and her team at The English Rose. The entire process was seamless and we wouldn’t have changed a thing. Clare met with me on two occasions to get the feel of the ceremony and reception space and then delivered more than I could have imagined. While getting ready for the day, her team efficiently designed a beautiful space. It took my breath away to show up for the ceremony and see the masterpiece. She has a true talent and we are blessed to have found her for our special day.

Do it! If you're reading this, BOOK CLARE with The English Rose! Not only is she a small business owner, but she is a wonderful person inside and out. Clare is kind, detail-oriented, and worked with my budget. I would hire her time and time again for events and have been recommending her to ALL of my friends. I hope to work with her again in the future. DO IT! Go with The English Rose! You won't regret it!

Clare was spectacular to work with! She knew just I had in mind after meeting to discuss colors & mood of the wedding. She was so helpful & accommodating while trying to plan a wedding during a pandemic. She was so efficient, I did not even notice/realize she had already delivered the flowers & spread out the greenery. I received so many compliments on how beautiful her arrangements looked!

The English Rose helped turn our dream Pinterest wedding into reality! Clare was so easy to work with and very helpful in the planning process. She kept our budget in mind while also suggesting new decor ideas.

Clare is absolutely amazing! All of the flower arrangements for my daughters wedding at The Barnes Place were stunning. I knew they would be amazing from seeing her work, but I was completely blown away. She went above and beyond my expectations and attention to detail to make the day magical and perfect. I can't even count the number of guests who asked who our florist was and commented how stunning the flowers were. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Clare did an amazing job on our wedding flowers. With only a brief description and a few pictures she was able to take our vision to the next level. She did such an elegant job putting florals on our ceremony arch and all night our guests wanted to take photos in front of it. Our head table was gorgeous, and I loved looking out at our guest tables and seeing the amazing centerpieces. There were several other florals throughout the venue, welcome sign, card box, etc., that really tied everything together and it all looked simply beautiful.

We loved working with Clare and The English Rose. The flowers were stunning. She is wonderful at working with a budget and has such amazing ideas. She does beautiful work and is the kindest person. We love her so much that we have used her for 3 weddings. Each daughter had different styles and tastes and she came through for all of them. I would highly recommend!

Clare is absolutely amazing! She not only understood my vision and executed it beyond my wildest dreams, but she was the most personable kind person to work with. The flowers were all there and in place on time. They looked beyond stunning! Plus, she was extremely affordable! Clare even called me the week of to go over everything and to let me know one of the flowers hadn't come in to her standards so she asked if she could change them out. I appreciated her taking the time to do that and considered my thoughts before changing without me. In all honesty, I probably wouldn't of even noticed the change so I thought that was super nice. I had met with two other florists in the area and none of them were as kind, affordable, or even as excited to have my business. Plus, who doesn't love working with someone with an English accent?! Thank you for everything Clare!

I highly recommend The English Rose for any floral arrangements! Clare did our wedding and our bouquets and centerpieces were exactly as I had imagined. Clare was extremely easy to work with her work turns out amazing!

I strongly recommend The English Rose for all of your floral needs!! Clare created the floral arrangements for our wedding this summer. I am not very knowledgable about flowers, and thinking about what I wanted to do for flowers was overwhelming. Clare was such a pro. She had lots of ideas and suggestions right from the get-go. She was extremely organized, detail-oriented, timely, and always readily available via calls or texts. Our floral arrangements turned out amazing! Thank you Clare! :)

Clare and the English rose did the flowers for my daughters wedding. They were absolutely beautiful!!! We could not have asked for better. Clare is very professional and her work is top notch!!! Highly recommended!!!

Clare is a true artist! She makes all of your floral dreams come true! I would highly recommend The English Rose for all of your floral needs.

I was absolutely in love with my flowers from English rose! Her service was excellent and I loved her creativity. She really took my vision and made it better than I could have imagined! I had a tropical colored theme wedding and it was truly like I was in paradise. I recommend 10/10. Beautiful woman and beautiful work!

Could not agree with all of the reviews here more - Clare with The English Rose was absolutely amazing to work with for my daughter's recent wedding!! We ordered a good-sized quantity of flowers and bouquets and then, six weeks out, decided the altar needed some floral bouquets to complement the space. We let her know how much we were willing to add to the budget for those additions and she did not disappoint. They were absolutely STUNNING and added the exact finishing touch to a beautiful wedding!! We HIGHLY recommend! Thank you, Clare!!!

A-MAZ-ING! Clare was such a gem to work with. She has an eye for floral design! If you're wanting classic, edgy or unique, Clare is your girl! Plus she works with any budget. Don't underestimate what she can do with a couple grand ;) Thank you Clare!!!

Clare was outstanding to work with! She helped me stay in budget when I decided to change the floral style a few months before the wedding. She is simply the best, my guests where in awe of the floral arrangements and bouquets.

Clare was such a gem to work with - she truly made my vision come to life. We got compliments all day on our flowers, and I would definitely recommend her to anyone!

One of the best vendor choices I made for my wedding! Clare helped make my wedding vision come to life and I got so many compliments on my magical floral bouquets. Look no further if you’re looking for the “best” florist in the Des Moines area!

Clare was absolutely AMAZING! She made my wedding planning easy and was fantastic to work with. Her work is beautiful. We got married June, 29 2019 and it was quite possibly the hottest day of the year but she showed up and got to work! I had so many compliments on my flowers and I am so thankful I chose Clare with The English Rose for my wedding!

Claire at The English Rose is a true master at floral arrangements! The flowers for my daughter’s wedding were breathtaking! She’s delightful to work with and took a few extra last minute add ons in stride. So very pleased with our choice of The English Rose!

I was referred to Clare by several people and she did not disappoint! I was very happy with her ability to bring my vision to life and work within my budget. She was able to provide greenery table decor and all the wearable flowers and bouquets for my wedding (4 bridesmaids, 4 groomsmen) for just over $1,000. Clare made sure to contact me a week before my wedding to confirm our plans, which was reassuring. She did a beautiful job!

Clare was so easy to work with! I went in with a couple pictures for inspiration and she did the rest. Took a lot of pressure off of me. I highly suggest using The English Rose !

Soooo happy with how the flowers turned out. It was all I ever wanted and more

Claire was awesome to work with! She really understood my vision and was able to make it come to life! She also came through with additional last minute arrangements when we moved our ceremony inside due to weather. I would definitely recommend her to any bride!

My experience with The English Rose was nothing short of perfect! :) Clare was so attentive and easy to work with from the very beginning. She was very respectful of our budget and was able to bring my floral dreams to a reality! We were even able to rent all of our center pieces from her as well, which made our lives much easier. I cannot thank Clare enough and highly recommend The English Rose to anyone!

Clare is absolutely amazing! I first met Clare at a bridal show, where she had a beautiful bouquet on display that was exactly my style. My dad and her also bonded over being British and growing up in England. She was very responsive to emails and flexible in scheduling phone calls, which was very important since we were planning long-distance. We provided pictures as inspiration for what our vision was and everything Clare described in our consultation was like she was in my head! During the planning process, I actually had to lower my floral budget and I changed what I wanted my centerpieces to look like. Clare took it in stride and was still able to create exactly what I wanted. A couple of weeks before, I even asked her to make a flower collar for one of my dogs and she was able to add that in last minute. On our wedding day, Clare delivered all the florals, set up everything she could, and left directions on how to keep the remaining flowers fresh until use. Everything she created was breathtaking! I seriously wanted to cry because everything came together perfectly and was everything I wanted. My bouquet was huge and heavy because it had so many flowers in it. Everyone kept saying how gorgeous all of our flowers were. I would recommend Clare to anyone!

Our flowers were absolutely beautiful and Clare did an amazing job!! I wasn't really sure what I wanted or how much my budget was and Clare was totally understanding and made my ideas a reality! The centerpieces and bouquets are just stunning and elegant and looked perfect with our theme. If you're ever on the fence about using real or fake flowers, look at The English Rose and you won't doubt that real flowers are the best way to go!

Beautiful work!

The English Rose was so great to work with! Easy to contact, worked so well with our budget, was knowledgable, and created beautiful flower arrangements!