Thistle Bee The Florist

e one of your best friends right from the start. I went in to this process basically only knowing what flowers I did and did not like and that I wanted a very floral bouquet. Katherine took all my random thoughts, Pinterest pins, and Instagram inspo and made all my floral dreams come true. After our first chat, I knew we would be booking Thistle Bee. Just the organization and attention to detail Katherine brought to that FIRST conversation we had eased any worry I could have possibly had about someone not understanding what I really wanted. My favorite part of this process is that I felt 1000000% comfortable giving Katherine and her team my ideas and just having them run with it. I trusted Katherine right from the get go because she makes you feel that comfortable from day 1 and honestly her pictures/reviews speak for themselves. I knew that on my wedding day that the outcome would be gorgeous and it certainly was that and more. When I first saw my bouquet, the maids bouquets and boutonniere I wanted to cry because the flowers, design, and colors were just so gorgeous. Somehow Katherine was able to take what I had in my head (but had a hard time verbalizing) and make these pieces exactly how I imagined. On top of that the two individuals who dropped off the flowers were so funny, nice, and had genuine excitement over my excitement and wedding day and honestly what more could you ask for. When I finally got to see the reception space , WOW. My floral/candle visions were all there right in front of me. I booked Katherine 2+ years ago even before covid so I was waiting for this moment for a LONG time and I was so excited to see the beauty that Katherine and her team created. I am still speechless at how beautiful everything was. The flowers and greenery were so vibrant, so stunning. I kept touching everything because I couldn't believe they were real! The next day, my bouquet still looked incredible. I put it in water and for the next couple of days it still looked gorgeous. Overall, this experience was one of the easiest I had while planning our wedding. I know I have already touched on this, but Katherine's organization, expertise, and efficiency are top notch. Her communication game is on point. I wish I could have Katherine outfit my home in flowers every single day. Everyone you NEED to get on booking Thistle Bee ASAP you will not be disappointed and it will be one of the easiest parts of your wedding planning!

ral design within my budget. I asked for so many changes along the way and she never skipped a beat. She provided suggestions and ideas to pull off my Pinterest vision within our price range. The end result was fantastic, we got so many compliments on the flowers!! Katherine was always so professional, reliable, and truly fun to work with!

herine was so responsive and detailed oriented. She had every aspect of the planning and designing process covered. She made everything so quick and easy while being incredibly efficient. And their florals just bring everything to LIFE! Absolutely gorgeous and simplistic in the most charming way possible. Katherine hand delivered my bouquet herself and I was so happy I was able to meet her! Such a beautiful experience all around!

ooked for another wedding and still wanted to cater to me so planned on splitting up her team and working both weddings for that date!! Thankfully they didn't need to for the final date we chose but her willingness to bend over backwards for us was not unnoticed. Katherine is extremely organized, it was apparent from our initial meeting. She also is very insightful - she takes visions and makes them realistic. The day of the wedding, everything was labeled, delivered on time, and she made sure to touch base with me and walk me through everything. She never pushes you to spend more than you are comfortable with and stays very transparent about costs and expectations. I didn't fully understand how to describe the style of bouquet I had wanted but Katherine somehow was able to interpret it perfectly and I looooved my flowers the day of. Her team's work was incredible and my guests commented on them all night long. On top of all this, she is so educational (if you follow their instagram account you will see what I mean!) and sweet. Highly, highly recommend her!

sal meeting, I knew I made the right choice. Katherine has been a member of my wedding since 2019. She was completely understanding of the whole pandemic and how it ripped the wedding industry to shreds. I was so fortunate to be able to keep her as my florist for up to THREE date changes! Throughout the whole planning process, Katherine was extremely communicative, honest, understanding and proved to be a great listener. She took the ideas I had and brought them to fruition. When I came down the stairs on the day of my wedding I was in awe! The Thistle Bee team did an incredible job. The bouquets, arch, decor, everything, was just gorgeous and exceeded my hopes and imagination. I so wish Katherine owned a flower shop that I could order bouquets from. She is an absolute mastermind when it comes to flowers! I didn't receive all my photos yet from the wedding, but you can get a peak of her work in these. If you're contemplating booking Thistle Bee, I 10000% recommend!! P.S. Katherine works well within the means of your budget, so if price is a concern, do reach out and see what your options can be!!

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tiful flowers and gorgeous greens! She really brought our Winter Wedding vision to reality! Katherine is absolutely divine and I would & have recommended her to many of my friends! You will not regret having Thistle Bee be a part of your big day!

rsonality is so wonderful - I feel like I’m talking to a friend each time! We had to postpone our large wedding due to COVID, and she has been amazing every step of the way, working with us to adjust plans to meet our vision for our small ceremony on our original date. Cannot recommend Kathryn more - you will NOT be disappointed!!

t wait to finally see our wedding come to life in the future! Finally the Wedding! Katherine at Thistle Bee the Florist is so professional, talented, creative, easy to work with! She provided the best experience throughout the process including COVID postponements and delivered on everything we talked about! I don't know the name of any flowers and she was very patient to walk through different pictures with me to ensure we were on the same page! Katherine was very transparent when it came to budget which was super helpful so I knew where I wanted to spend my money and had clear expectations for what I could get for my budget. The day of the wedding was seamless and I had no concerns. Katherine nailed the modern, minimal, elegant vision I had in my head! HIGHLY RECOMMEND Thistle Bee the Florist!!

was so successful! She was so helpful and flexible with us! The flowers she delivered, from my bouquet, to the boutonnieres, to our beautiful arch, were stunning and everything I always dreamed of for our wedding! I'm beyond thrilled that she is also able to work with us on our new date in 2021. I cannot wait to see how beautiful she will make that day, too!

to start. I was nervous about budget and getting talked into designs I didn’t want, but Katherine offered us multiple design options at different price points so that we could feel totally in control of each decision we had to make. Our wedding took place in a very industrial venue (ArtsQuest Steelstacks), and our ceremony and reception designs perfectly reflected that. I was worried about over-decorating, but Katherine applied her expertise and previous experience with the space to make sure everything coordinated beautifully. The one flower I really wanted in particular for my bouquet was Anemone and wow did Katherine deliver. Throughout the entire planning and day-of process with Thistle Bee, I truly never once felt stressed. If you are considering using Thistle Bee for your wedding, DO IT. We had an incredible experience and I plan to go out of my way to use their services again in the future!

mpeccably. I could not have been happier with my experience!

and seamless. Our flowers were perfect! Definitely recommend.

ith her, she came back with a proposal so quickly and within my original budget. She definitely has really high quality work, and I was so happy with the florals on the day of! She was able to match my vision exactly just based on Pinterest photos and inspo. Katherine was so easy to work with and you can tell that she really knows her stuff! The centerpieces were absolutely gorgeous and my bouquet was just amazing. I cannot recommend Thistle Bee enough!

e I just knew I had to have Katherine as our florist. Katherine was so easy to work with and made the process so effortless. She is so personable, enthusiastic, and her passion for her work truly shows. She helped make my vision come true while remaining conscious of our budget. We got married at The Palace at Somerset Park in front of the fireplace, and how she decorated our fireplace was by far my favorite part! My bouquet was exactly how I imagined it. I can’t say enough great things. Thank you, Katherine! I highly recommend Katherine and Thistle Bee for anyone’s wedding.

rine compared to many of the other florists I had spoken with. If you are like me and are not that knowledgable about flowers, her concept was truly helpful and FUN. She uses ideas through your pinterest to create the vision, and then shows you specific flowers that would be in season during your wedding. She was extremely flexible, and offered many suggestions when I indecisive. I really trusted her expertise and it was obvious she was passionate about what she does which made this experience wonderful. I added on a flower hair piece very last minute which she created just from an email I had sent of ideas. It was perfect. Thank you to Katherine and Thistle Bee for such a wonderful experience! This was truly one of the most fun planning experiences.

all night on everything she created for us.

uets. She was prompt and receptive every step of the way. If I could go back, I would not change a single thing. I will keep her in mind for any events requiring florals in the future!!

a true professional. Additionally , she is just a sweetheart! Highly recommend going with Thistle Bee. You won’t be disappointed!

you are looking for and uses unique flowers so that your decor really stands out. I highly recommend Thistle Bee for you wedding!

d said no pressure we’ll figure it out. She took everything I said from our one phone call and some Pinterest inspo and created our wedding floral dreams! She knew exactly what I was looking for immediately upon talking to her. Answered all of my many emails so quickly and helped me so much through this whole process. The big day finally came and to see everything come together was amazing. It blew me away with how beautiful everything was and we had so many people commenting on the florals as well. 10/10 would recommend Katherine and if I had to do this over again I would definitely pick her again!!

forth email communication with some vendors which can be tiring. Instead I just picked and open slot! We had a chat in which I showed her what I like and she gave suggestions. My budget was relatively low and she didn't try to get me to make it higher- only gave suggestions for ways to get the most for my money. She was very honest - especially when it came to something I requested and she warned that I'd be paying more for labor than actual florals - I appreciated her honesty instead of just making the profit regardless! The day of -everything came out exactly as I had hoped! She took my inspiration and brought it to life. My bouquets were gorgeous and the arrangements and backdrops were as well. I highly recommend Thistle Bee!

cess seamless with easy-to-use planning software to set up a video chat, phone call, and pick-ups. Katherine was great with communication, friendly, and I felt her top priority was understanding and creating what I wanted. Highly recommend Thistle Bee the Florist!

flowers were not only stunning but perfectly personalized to what I envisioned. As I look at all the photos, I cannot help but smile with how perfect everything complimented one another. I would highly recommend Thistle Bee for not only the beautiful florals but Katherine's professionalism and organization that made the day so smooth!

rs were perfect! I loved the details in each arrangement, she captured my vision perfectly.

came, Katherine punctually arrived (with a hug), to drop off bouquets and boutonnieres that truly exceeded my expectations because they were so lovely. Then, once I made my way to our cocktail hour and reception, the centerpieces and other floral decoratives blew me away even more. I can't recommend Katherine & Co. enough; from their professionalism, all the way to the command of their craft. If you're looking for a florist, look no further than Thistle Bee!

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utiful everything was - from the flowers on our arch to the centerpieces at dinner. I would 10/10 recommend Thistle Bee to everyone! You won't regret it!

quick with responding to my multiple emails about centerpieces and church decorations and last minute changes. She was wonderful to work with, and when I met her, it felt like we were old friends, giving each other hugs! The entire process was seamless; Katherine coordinated drop offs to my hotel, the church, and to the Farmhouse to decorate the room. Highly recommend Thistle Bee Florist.

ect (and it was!!). I was amazed at how she turned my inspirational ideas into stunning and beautiful floral designs. Everything was perfect! I cannot thank Katherine and her team enough for going above and beyond my expectations!

roduction call she sent me a video call link so that she could share her screen. She shared a presentation and then we spent time searching on google for images of flowers I thought I liked, or she thought I may like. It helped to ensure that we were envisioning the same thing and also allowed her to flex knowledge on similar blooms, seasonal blooms, etc. From there Katherine continued to be flexible and creative. I would call, text, or email to brainstorm ideas and changes. I felt like she was always genuinely happy to talk to me-- which is amazing because I LOVED working with her! She emphasized that every wedding is unique and that she wanted to help make ours special and personal to us. On the day of everything was exactly as we had discussed, with a few special surprises mixed in. I remember my reaction to seeing the boutonnieres, which had multiple flowers and were well above and beyond what I expected! The same could be said for our cake flowers. I sent Katherine a picture of an idea, but told her I trusted her to run with it... best decision I could have made! Again, went above and beyond what I could have suggested. I couldn't have asked for a more amazing florist and thought-partner for decor. As an event planner, I wanted to be sure that I hired vendors that could see, enhance, and execute my dreams without me needing to be worrying about it on the day of. In Katherine, I got just that! I'd hire her again in a heartbeat. Thank you!!

were really important to me and I knew that by working with Katherine and Thistle Bee, our flowers would we gorgeous. She did not disappoint! Every single item I ordered was perfect. The quality and quantity of the flowers was great. I have seen Katherine’s work and two of my friends wedding and each time her creations have been beyond expectations. She is wonderful and I would highly recommend Thistle Bee to anyone planning a wedding or event.

Bee, I lived over an hour away from her floral shop. Instead of having to go out to her, Katherine set up a virtual meeting and we ran through everything effectively and efficiently. After our meeting, she sent a proposal outlining everything we discussed, and brought by vision to life. Throughout the time before the wedding, we had a few changes that needed to be made, and again everything was seamless. A month before the wedding, I wanted to add votives to the tables, and again, it was not an issue. She sent me options, made the selections, and they were there on the wedding day. Katherine and her team, the day of the wedding were amazing. I met her for the first time in person at the venue that afternoon, and it felt like I knew her forever! She was on top of everything, ran through everything with me and it was absolutely perfect. My floral vision, was even more beautiful than I could of imagined. Katherine and her team then came back the following day and picked up anything I rented from Thistle Bee. I can't say enough good things about Thistle Bee. Literally, everything was perfect, and never once was stressed during the process or wedding day! THANK YOU!

re you can see her screen and she will show you all of the flowers you discuss as well as any other ideas that might come up. She understood my vision immediately and the day of it did not disappoint! I cried when I saw my flowers- they were absolutely perfect. I also noticed so many little details throughout the day where she added flowers or greenery that we did not even discuss! She was very realistic with me regarding pricing up front and even was able to add an additional centerpiece the week before the wedding. She was always very responsive and her pricing is fair. We were so happy with everything the day of!

area of florals and was honesty anxious about finding a florist who would get my vision of "rich, colorful, fall" florals, without looking too colorful, etc. But when I found Katherine I knew she was it. We spoke numerous times to plan all the details before my wedding - even when I decided to adjust little details. Katherine is extremely kind, accommodating and so, so creative. She knows her craft and it shows in her work. I never had a single doubt that Katherine understood what I was looking for and would be able to deliver. She listened to all of my ideas, offered her suggestions and the end products were breathtaking. Katherine also designed my ceremony arbor, reception decor and table scapes. She did a wonderful job on it all and I continually get compliments on how beautiful everything came together! As I get photos back from my photographer I find myself drooling over my bouquet before looking at anything else - ha! I truly could not be more pleased with everything - do not hesitate to work with Katherine and the Thistle Bee team!

iful what I chose was going to be. Katherine was enthusiastic about my wedding and creating my dream bouquet. And she did just that. Every flower was absolutely gorgeous!!!

spoke and she knew just what to ask and how to get all she needed to understand the vision we were going for. She was great with listening, making suggestions, but always making sure it was what the bride wanted that truly mattered. The bride LOVED her bouquet and I ADORED every display at the venue. The flowers were so unique and and Katherine truly helped to make the bride have her dream day. Do not hesitate to call Thistle Bee.

ade it happen seamlessly. The flowers we so beautiful and am amazing value. She was prompt, prepared, and super knowledgeable. Would, and will be recommending to everyone we know!

stle Bee to any future bride without hesitation. I loved that she incorporated more unique blooms into the bouquet and other pieces—we got compliments all day long! Thank you, Katherine!

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ertain things out that I needed added, and Katherine was so patient and accommodating! She was able to switch things around for me so that it still didn't break my budget. I'm so excited to see the arrangements that she's planning!! I know they will be beautiful. Thank you Katherine!

hare ideas. While I thought I knew what to expect, The day of the wedding I was still blown away. The church looked like something out of a magazine, my bouquet was incredible, and the entire reception hall was stunning, especially the largest piece on our sweetheart table. The end result was exactly what I hoped for, a bit relaxed and rustic with an overall classy romantic feel. Katherine delivered on the elegance I was hoping for, and all without any bumps in the road with logistics. THANK YOU for making my day what it was.

s and really stuck to the ideas we discussed. My main request was that there be a lot of greenery, and she accomplished that in such a beautiful way by using various herbs (mint, eucalyptus, rosemary, etc.). I came to trust Katherine's artistic vision so much, that I told her to decide if certain decorations I was bringing should be included and, if so, where. Walking into the decorated reception tent for the first time was better than I could have imagined. The centerpieces were loved by all of my guests, but my favorite part was definitely the sweetheart table. As suggested by Katherine, the venue crew moved our ceremony arch with the beautiful spray she created behind our table, and it really made the whole space feel complete. Overall, our bouquets, boutonnieres, centerpieces, and decorations were everything I could have hoped for! Katherine's advice and support throughout the whole process was invaluable and I am so glad we chose to work with Thistle Bee. I highly recommend this florist to anyone looking!

r green leaves! She was very quick to answer any questions and was accommodating when we needed to make changes/add anything on. The end result was stunning and we had SO many compliments on her work! I would absolutely recommend her company and will definitely use her again in the future

iful. The decor/flowers were perfection!

tly what I wanted our wedding to look like. The communication was amazing, always answering emails within hours and always on top of any questions I have had. Her work is breathtaking, it was truly stunning to see the vision we created come to life in our wedding venue. It was so easy to put all my trust into Katherine and let her work her magic on my big day!

he flowers were absolutely beautiful. She was also very accommodating and added on a last minute piece a week before the wedding for us! Unfortunately it rained the day of our wedding, but she made the inside space so inviting with a beautiful spray of flowers and aisle flowers on the chairs. We appreciate her attention to detail and easy going personality. Thank you for making our day special!

floral wonderland that was nothing short of spectacular. Our guests were blown away, just as we were. Katherine was able to take our ideas and create a masterpiece. We even had a 6 year old guest fall IN LOVE with Katherine’s floral arrangements for the tables, and she took about 15 arrangements with her on the long drive home to Michigan. We can’t say enough about how wonderful Katherine is and how much you’d love the outcome if you choose her as your florist for your next event.

. Up until the morning of our wedding I e-mailed her just with a last minute checklist. She is wonderful and her work is STUNNING!! Thank you Katherine and Thistle Bee, I am so grateful for you!

of the day, to see our vision come to life, it was even more beautiful than I dreamed it would be! We received so many compliments from our wedding guests! The flowers were so fresh! I thought for sure they would be dead when we arrived home from our honeymoon, but they were still beautiful 2.5 weeks after our wedding! I can't say enough great things about Katherine, she is so sweet and truly cares about her bride's! She makes you feel so relaxed during your first meeting with her, to every phone call and email in between, leading to the day of! Very detail oriented, very responsive to questions throughout the planning process, no pressure to upsell you expensive flowers out of your budget, has wonderful suggestions to work within your budget and still get the vision you're dreaming of! Don't hesitate, book Thistle Bee The Florist for your special day, you will not regret it!

and carry out my vision. Thanks for such an awesome job!

also worked with my budget, which was awesome. I am so happy I chose Thistle Bee. I would definitely recommend them! You will not be disappointed.

design to life. She was the only florist I spoke with, and it was a wrap! She was so incredibly organized, detailed, responsive, and immediately understood my vision for everything from bouquets, to table greenery, to the flowers on my cake, to many other design accents (including a gorgeous garland draped/strung over a pipe and drape backdrop). She took every step to ensure that we could complete my vision while being respectful of our budget, which just added to the level of comfort I had in knowing she had our best interests at heart in making our day special. On the day of our wedding, I was completely blown away by how Katherine and her team were able to bring my vision to life!! Our bouquets and boutonnieres were just stunning and I received an endless amount of compliments about how gorgeous they were. In thinking of their work in its entirety, Katherine went above and beyond and truly exceeded any expectations I could've had. Not only did she complete the look I hoped for at my venue, she just brought the design to another level I couldn't have even dreamed of!! When I arrived to the venue my jaw literally dropped from the beauty!! I had no doubt that she would create a gorgeous space, but the result just brought tears of joy to my eyes. I cannot express enough how incredibly grateful I am for the work that Katherine and Thistle Bee did for our wedding - it was truly magical!!! I give anyone my highest recommendation to consider Katherine and her team for their wedding!! It will be the easiest and one of the best decisions you make in planning your wedding!!

more than I could have imagined. She was very organized and we went back and forth with ideas before making the final flower picks. I'm so happy I chose her because you could tell that she really cared about her brides and making their day so special.

er to everyone I talk to and can't wait to find a reason to use her again! THANK YOU THISTLE BEE!

friendly and did not pressure us at all to do anything out of our comfort zone. Don't think twice, book with thistle bee florist immediately!!!

e used my wedding Pinterest board for inspiration and then created truly beautiful flower arrangements. Whether you know a lot or a little about flowers, I believe Thistle Bee is the perfect fit for every bride!

rine was very pleasant to work with, quick to respond and flexible when I wanted to change things. I would definitely recommend her to anyone!

to her style. I had a budget that I wanted to work close to and im not sure how she did it but made my budget look like I didn't have one. There were details EVERYWHERE! Everything looked exactly how I had envisioned it and we had never met in person until the wedding day when she brought over the bridal party flowers. To which I cried a little because they were so beautiful... then I saw the venue... everything I wanted and more. She really is amazing and you should probably stop looking for other florists and just book Katherine!

dget. Katherine was able to work with me on my budget and bring my floral vision to life. The booking process was super easy and you get email reminders of when your invoice is due, which was super handy for me because I am a forgetful person. I simply emailed Katherine and gave her some pictures of what I liked and what I wanted with regards to the floral arrangements. I highly recommend Thistle Bee and Katherine for your wedding floral needs!!

turned them into reality. All of our flowers were absolutely gorgeous! I definitely recommend Thistle Bee!

rine did a beautiful job with the flowers and was easy to work with and bounce ideas off of. I wish I had more occasions in which I could use the Thistle Bee because everything was gorgeous and left people complimenting the flowers all night.

so extremely accommodating to our budget and I was able to purchase flowers wholesale to create my own rustic centerpieces. I could not have asked for a better wedding planning experience, and on the day of the wedding when our bouquets arrived everything was more beautiful than I could have imagined!

flowers. However, Katherine was able to make our visions come to life and everything was absolutely beautiful! Before we had even chosen our florist, I had been dreading the whole thing since I knew flowers were expensive and I really didn't know how the process was going to work. Yet after meeting Katherine from Thistle Bee Florist, my mindset completely changed and it actually became one of my favorite planning pieces to our wedding. I thought her prices were extremely reasonable and she made the whole planning process super fun and easy. I highly recommend her for all your floral needs!

e smallest little details, and those are the ones that really gave our wedding wow-factor. From start to finish, they made booking appointments, picking color schemes, and creating our dream "atmosphere" at the wedding, a reality. I can't say enough nice things about Thistle Bee, I recommended her to everyone I know!

ghly recommend Thistle Bee to anyone. So much fun to work with and the level of professionalism was so high that it made my husband and I feel totally at ease because invoices were produced almost instantly with each payment we made and Katherine was able to accommodate our every desire.

rything put together I knew I made the right choice in letting her and her team choose the flowers. My arch was beautiful, my center pieces were breath taking and my bouquet was STUNNING! I highly recommend Katherine and her team for your wedding! You won't be disappointed!

he is a floral wizard. She is beyond professional, inventive, understanding, and creative. She got my vision instantly and was more than willing to answer the millions of emails I sent her with changes/questions (up until literally the day before) and she kept up with me through every single one! Working with her was an open book of communication and inspiration, which was amazing and so helpful. She was so willing to give her professional input but listened to every word I said and kept true to what I wanted. By the end of creating my dream wedding together, I found myself wanting to be Katherine's best friend. She's seriously that awesome. Another little thing I seriously appreciated about Thistle Bee was that the first thing she asks is your budget, helps you decipher what that looks like and how it can work, and sticks to it. She offered alternatives to things to keep the cost down in areas and was extremely honest and genuine with that (very important) aspect of planning. I can't praise that authenticity of a business enough. We had an absolutely stunning set up with tonnnnns of florals and she kept me within my budget the entire time. Honestly phenomenal. As for the day of, my flowers trumped all expectations that I had. The best way to describe it is that it looked nothing like I anticipated in the best way possible - it was that good. I couldn't even picture it until the day of. I was blown away when I saw my bouquet and when I walked into my ceremony/reception spaces. It made the best day of my life even better. I could go on and on about how thankful I am and how amazing Thistle Bee made my wedding, but I will simply say: BOOK THISTLE BEE! THIS WILL BE THE FLORIST. I feel sorry for you if you don't! ❤️ thank you thank you thank you!

once we were about a month from our wedding, she confirmed our arrangements and we adjusted for final counts. The flowers for both the ceremony and reception were better than I could have imagined and they perfectly fit my rustic / country chic theme. She was even able to pull off hay bale couches for my cocktail hour and a beautiful garland to go around my horse's neck for pictures. I would use Thistle Bee florist again in a heart beat for any future flower needs!!!