Hudson Valley Florist
Hudson Valley, Northern NJ & More
Service area
AWARD WINNER (2X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Thistle & Vine is a wedding florist located in the Hudson Valley. At Thistle & Vine, we understand the significance of every detail, and are dedicated to transforming your wedding into a breathtaking celebration of love and beauty.
We pride ourselves on our attention to detail. Every petal, color palette, and arrangement is thoughtfully selected to create a cohesive and visually stunning atmosphere that will leave a lasting impression on you and your guests
We view the creation of your wedding florals as a collaborative journey. Your ideas, inspirations, and feedback are integral to the process, and we are here to guide you every step of the way. We offer bouquets, flower arches, aisle décor, centerpieces and more.
Woman-owned Business
3+ years in business
Speaks English
Details
Decorations & Accents
Aisle Decorations
Centerpieces
Flower Girl Baskets
Pedestals
Plants
Vases
Wedding Arch
Chuppah
Flower Arrangements
Bouquets
Bouquet Wraps
Boutonnieres
Centerpieces
Corsages
Flower Crowns
Flower Delivery & Setup
Flower Girl Baskets
Plants
Vases
Awards and Affiliations
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Reviews
5.0
out of 5.023 reviews
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Thistle & Vine, run by Gillian, received glowing reviews for exceptional service, creativity, and attention to detail in providing stunning floral arrangements for weddings. Multiple reviewers praised Gillian's professionalism, collaborative approach, and ability to bring their visions to life. Clients appreciated her flexibility, responsiveness, and budget-friendly options, with guests still complimenting the beautiful flowers months after the event. Gillian's dedication to understanding clients' desires and delivering breathtaking floral designs made her a highly recommended choice for wedding florals.Review photos
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Sydney B
Highlighted review.
5.0
1/08/2026
Gillian was absolutely exceptional—by far the most professional, friendly, understanding, and compassionate vendor I worked with for my wedding. From our very first meeting, she to...
ok the time to carefully review my Pinterest vision board and immediately identified and named the aesthetic I was going for, something I couldn't even articulate myself.
Throughout the entire planning process, Gillian was incredibly collaborative and flexible. When I wanted to make changes or completely alter arrangements, she worked with me without hesitation. When I decided to add another color to my scheme, she thoughtfully suggested new flowers to complement it perfectly. When budget became a concern, she helped me create smart solutions and compromises that preserved both my vision and the quality of the arrangements.
Even last minute, when I asked her to install drapery on my wedding gazebo, she went above and beyond. On the wedding day, she noticed the drapery I'd purchased was too thin and short to achieve the look I wanted. Without missing a beat, she offered to bring her own drapery from her studio, retrieved it, and installed it beautifully, all while staying perfectly on schedule.
Gillian is a true visionary who is deeply passionate about both florals and the people she works with. The flowers were the NUMBER ONE thing my guests complimented, and even months later, people are still telling me my bouquet and arrangements were "the most beautiful flowers" they'd ever seen. I genuinely couldn't have asked for a better experience or person to work with. I almost want to get married again just so she can do my florals! Any bride who is worried about flowers or working with a florist should absolutely turn to Gillian and her team.
Response from Thistle and Vine on 01/09/2026
Sydney, I am so delighted to hear you had such a positive experience and trusted us to bri...
ng your vision to life! You were such a dream to work with and I am glad we were able to make you feel comfortable on your wedding day even when an unexpected hiccup occurred with the drapes. You and Brian deserve nothing but the best!
Margot W
5.0
11/10/2025
Hiring Thistle & Vine was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Gillian is incredibly organized, professional, and creative! It did not take much prompting from us for...
her to come up with some really wonderful ideas. The flowers were a dream. We truly appreciated Gillian's attention to detail and professionalism. The proposal she put together for us was really well thought out and made it very easy for us to envision what the floral vibe would be for our big day. Gillian was always responsive and it was easy to make changes where we needed to. We would certainly recommend using her for your wedding and we will definitely look to hire her again in the future for other events Also, the flower comb she made for my hair was incredible.
Response from Thistle and Vine on 01/09/2026
I am so delighted to hear you felt the entire process was a seamless one! Between your dre...
ss, the childhood family home, and the love of your friends and family who had travelled to be there, it truly was such a memorable day. You and Mohammed were such pleasure to work with and truly deserve all the best!
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Isabel A
5.0
10/28/2025
Gillian is a true artist. She took an empty barn with stark white walls and turned it into a soft, greenery-filled, enchanted space for our wedding reception.
We had originally bee...
n planning to use a different venue and a last-minute change was no problem for her. She took our ideas and vision from the first location and seamlessly created it in the new one even though it required more florals and design than we had initially planned. Everything from the hanging vines to the boutonnieres was fresh and carefully made to fit our aesthetic perfectly.
Response from Thistle and Vine on 01/09/2026
Isabel and Liam- you both were such a breath of fresh air to work with. I loved designing ...
your wedding flowers and bringing your vision to life but I truly think the amount of joy and excitement you both had that weekend outshined any of the decor. I wish you both a long and happy marriage!
Frances F
5.0
10/23/2025
Gillian did the florals for my daughter’s wedding and she executed everything my daughter asked for! She is a lovely person and easy to communicate with.
Response from Thistle and Vine on 01/09/2026
Thank you for the lovely review! It was such a pleasure to create floral arrangements for ...
your daughter's wedding. I am happy to hear you had a lovely experience working with us as that is always our goal.
Laura W
5.0
10/21/2025
Gillian at Thistle and Vine is amazing. Not only did she create beautiful florals on my wedding day, but she really helped me focus my vision and aesthetic for my wedding day. I ga...
ve her a bunch of different key phrases like "french country lake wedding" and movie references like “The Notebook rowboat going through the swan-filled lake” and “Bill and Fleur Weasley’s backyard tented wedding” and she sent me back the most breathtaking floral proposal. I also told her I was considering buying a specific taper candle holder for the tables, but she proposed to me that she buy them, since she liked them too, and she would rent to me. Such amazing service. The florals on the day of were absolutely gorgeous and relatively affordable. She really worked with us to meet our budget and create the look that we wanted. We are so thankful to her.
Response from Thistle and Vine on 01/09/2026
Thank you for the thoughtful review Laura. It was a pleasure to design your wedding floral...
s and I am so happy to hear everything lived up to your vision. I also love that actual swan's showed up during your ceremony to fully round out the Notebook vibes! Wishing you a long and happy marriage!
Gracie A
5.0
10/20/2025
Could not recommend Gillian more! She was an absolute pleasure to work with and is a true artist. She was so patient, going back and forth with me until I was 100% confident with t...
he floral arrangements. Then, she brought my vision to life in more beautiful arrangements than I could have even imagined. Highly recommend!
Response from Thistle and Vine on 10/20/2025
Thank you for taking the time to write such a kind review, Gracie! You were such a delight...
to work with and I am so grateful you trusted us with your vision. Your vision was so inspiring and I loved being able to bring it to life for you. Wishing you and Robbie all the best!
Kristen V
5.0
10/09/2025
Gillian was a dream to work with. My vision for the color palette changed pretty close to the date but she was able to deliver. Her bouquets were textured, colorful and moody, even...
better than I could have hoped for. I would highly recommend Thistle and Vine!
Response from Thistle and Vine on 10/20/2025
Kristen, these photos are so gorgeous! I am glad that the color palette and texture lived ...
up to what you had envisioned for your day. Thank you for sharing these photos and I wish you and James nothing but the best!
Riley H
5.0
9/05/2025
I had the pleasure of working with Gillian at Thistle and Vine for my wedding flowers, and I cannot recommend her enough! From start to finish, she was an absolute dream to work wi...
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Gillian was incredibly accommodating and made the entire process so smooth. Even with some budget concerns on my end, she went above and beyond to make sure I got the flowers I wanted without compromising on quality. Prior to speaking with her, other florists were unwilling to accommodate my budget. Gillian took all of their complaints of budget, mothers day weekend, and my pick of expensive flowers and made it all possible. Her ability to work within my budget while still creating a beautiful floral arrangement was truly impressive.
The flowers she provided for our wedding were absolutely stunning. Every bouquet, centerpiece, and arrangement was crafted with such care and attention to detail. My guests raved about the flowers and how beautiful they smelled. Gillian truly has a talent for bringing her clients’ visions to life, and the results were beyond what I could have imagined.
If you’re looking for a florist who is not only talented but also incredibly understanding and easy to work with, Gillian at Thistle and Vine is the one to go to. Thank you so much for making my wedding day even more beautiful!
Response from Thistle and Vine on 10/20/2025
Wow- thank you for such a thoughtful review! It means to world to me that you felt heard t...
hroughout the planning process. We never want to sacrifice quality for the sake of budget so I am pleased to hear this translated over for your wedding day. I love knowing your guests raved over the flowers and how lovely they smelled- my team and I still talk about your wedding flowers on a regular basis for that same reason.
Thank you again for taking the time to leave this review. Wishing you and Alex all the best!
Jenna S
5.0
6/24/2025
LOVED.
Deciding on my florist was not an easy task. I spoke/met with several people and am beyond pleased to have chosen Gillian. I had some florists listen to me and say “…I thin...
k this will look better” but Gillian listened and then provided the most detailed portfolio for reference. Whenever I discussed changing something she promptly updated it and proved she understood what I wanted.
When the big day came and I was shown the room I was immediately so so pleased. Pick her if you want to be confident your day will turn out just as you hope it will!!
Response from Thistle and Vine on 06/30/2025
Thank you so much for this incredibly kind message Jenna! It truly means the world to me t...
hat you felt heard, supported, and understood throughout the entire process, that is always my top priority. It was such a joy working with you, and I’m honored to have been part of such a special celebration. Wishing you all the happiness and joy as you begin this new chapter! -Gillian
Jin K
5.0
1/18/2025
Gillian of Thistle and Vine was so wonderful to work with. We had a very modest budget for the flowers and Gillian totally understood the assignment. All our florals were so beauti...
ful and exactly what we wanted. She decorated all the tables for the reception which looked stunning. She even got a lovely arch for our ceremony. I had really been struggling to find a florist I could work with on such a small budget, and then finally I found Gillian. We feel so lucky!
Katie W
5.0
11/25/2024
Thistle and Vine was the perfect florist for our beautiful, New York wedding! I was nervous about finding a florist when we didn't live in the area, but from the moment we met Gill...
ian on our Zoom meeting, I knew it was the right decision. She was so professional, experienced, and communicative. I could tell how much detail she was paying attention to between our interactions to the final product! My husband was very specific about the types of flowers he wanted and even when they weren't available or not in season, she had seamless alternative suggestions. We got so many compliments the day of and the end result was so beautiful. We cannot thank Gillian enough for being the best possible decorations and being one of the highlights for our wedding day. Highly, highly recommend!!
Response from Thistle and Vine on 11/26/2024
Thank you for the heartfelt review Katie! It was such a breeze working with you and Tyler ...
throughout the design process. I loved seeing everything come together on the day. Wishing you both all of the happiness!
Katherine S
5.0
10/14/2024
Gillian and Thistle & Vine were absolutely incredible throughout our planning process and day of. Gillian sent the most thoughtful proposal where she thought of everything and more...
in terms of our flowers and my vision. She was flexible when there were some changes to our tables and came up with creative repurposing for all of the floral arrangements day of. The bouquets and arrangements were breathtaking. I could really tell she understood my vision. I am completely obsessed with all of the flowers from our wedding day and would book Gillian again in a heartbeat.
Response from Thistle and Vine on 10/28/2024
Katherine and Brad's wedding was a DREAM to design for. I am so honored to have been a par...
t of your garden wedding and wish you both the best in this next season of life!
Best,
Gillian
Yan S
5.0
8/29/2024
Gillian at Thistle & Vine is a professional florist, from the first meeting, she helped me to visualize my vision of wedding flowers with color design and flower images. After that...
, we had checkpoint meeting every month until 2 weeks before wedding to make sure the plan was finalized. The wedding decoration was beyond my expectation, everything is beautiful, unique, with natural styles. Overall, Thistle & Vine is reliable with good aesthetics, I highly recommend to hire them.
Response from Thistle and Vine on 08/29/2024
Thank you for such a thoughtful message Yan! It was such a joy to work with you and Jiewen...
. Wishing you all the happiness in your marriage!
- Gillian
Kerry F
5.0
8/28/2024
Could not recommend Thistle and Vine enough! Gillian was amazing to work with and so easy to talk to about what we were looking for. The flowers were so incredibly beautiful and ex...
actly what I was envisioning. We got bouquets, a boutonnière, and two larger pieces for our ceremony/reception and they were all perfection.
Response from Thistle and Vine on 11/24/2024
It was such a delight to design your wedding florals and I am still obsessing over the pho...
tos. Wishing all of the happiness to you and Garth!
- Gillian
Sam R
5.0
8/11/2024
We worked with Thistle and Vine through a package our wedding venue provided. Gillian was amazing to work with. She was super responsive and flexible in adding a few more items on ...
a few months before the wedding. We didn't know anything about flowers going into our call with her and she was great at explaining everything for us.
Response from Thistle and Vine on 08/27/2024
Thank you for your review Sam. You and Mary were such a pleasure to work with. Wishing you...
both the best!
Best,
Gillian
Jessica H
5.0
7/29/2024
Gillian was absolutely incredible to work with. She turned our home into a magical wedding venue. The bouquets exceeded my expectations and the flower arch she made for the ceremon...
y was gorgeous. She also decorated our wedding cake with real flowers!! Highly recommend!!!
Response from Thistle and Vine on 07/29/2024
It was such a delight to work with you and Douglas on your intimate home wedding. Wishing ...
you both all the happiness in this next season of life!
Best,
Gillian
Chelsea S
5.0
7/13/2024
Gillian was the florist of our dreams! Her aesthetic matched our vision perfectly and my bouquet was absolutely stunning. She was more than willing to help us work with in our budg...
et. Highly recommend!
Response from Thistle and Vine on 07/15/2024
You were so lovely to work with and had such a beautiful vision for your day! All the best...
to you and Robert in this next chapter.
-Gillian
Christine D
5.0
6/10/2024
Gillian was on point in capturing what I envisioned for our flowers for our micro wedding! After speaking with her and sending some photos and ideas of what I would like to see, G...
illian created a proposal. The day of our wedding, I was delighted to see they were even more beautiful in person than what I had imagined! Gillian made the process of creating floral arrangements so simple and worry free. Thank you Gillian, the flowers were perfect!
Response from Thistle and Vine on 06/10/2024
Thank you for such a sweet message Christine! It was a pleasure designing your florals. Be...
st of luck to you and Rob. :)
Kelli W
5.0
6/10/2024
Flowers were gorgeous. They gave me advice on how to preserve my bouquet.
Response from Thistle and Vine on 06/10/2024
It was a pleasure to create your wedding florals. Wishing all the best to you and Daniel!
tiffany n
5.0
1/22/2024
We're incredibly grateful to have had Gillian assist with our wedding florals! Gillian's thoughtfulness made the entire process a joy. She intuitively grasped what we wanted, espec...
ially during moments when we were indecisive. She was not only helpful but also dedicated to bringing our vision to life. We felt like we had a true partner every step of the way, and she was prompt in replying to all of our questions. Her meticulous attention to even the smallest details added an extra layer of perfection to our special day. Thank you, thank you!
Response from Thistle and Vine on 01/26/2024
Thank you Tiff for your kinds words! I'm so honored to have been apart of your special day...
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Michele W
5.0
12/13/2023
Can’t express enough how easy it was working with Gillian! She was so knowledgeable and helpful in guiding us through the process. Any questions we had she was quick to respond and...
answer. Once she’s your florist you have once less thing to worry about. She’s incredible!!!!
Response from Thistle and Vine on 12/13/2023
Thank you for the sweet words Michele! It was a pleasure to work with you and do your wedd...
ing florals. Best wishes to you and David!
Kristen R
5.0
12/12/2023
We had such a great experience having thistle and vine do our flowers! Their attention to detail is incredible. They walked us through the entire process and were so professional. ...
Not only were the flowers beautiful but we received so many compliments!!! We highly recommend!
Deanne B
5.0
12/07/2023
As the mother-in-law of the bride, I was completely impressed with Thistle and Vine. Their creativity was outstanding, all while staying within the couples budget. They even made ...
a dried floral wreath from the bridal party bouquets as a keepsake for their home!
Response from Thistle and Vine on 12/12/2023
Thank you so much! It was a pleasure working with both you and your daughter-in-law. She h...
ad such a beautiful bouquet, I'm glad I was able to preserve it so she can enjoy it for years to come!!
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