Thistle Bee The Florist

o a T, you don’t have to stress at all. She touched base with me wedding morning and her energy is so warm and amazing! She is so attentive to detail especially at bear brook valley, and it made for a seamless day. She created the most beautiful flowers and decor for our wedding and I cannot recommend her or her team enough🩷🩷

Her work was absolutely stunning. We also met Katherine that day and she was so kind, warm, and willing to answer any preliminary questions we had. Thistle Bee was one of the preferred vendors of our venue. After looking through her content on her instagram and website and comparing with other florists, we knew Thistle Bee was the perfect fit for us. We had multiple phone conferences with Katherine to thoroughly discuss our vision and what the overall plan and timeline would be. The meetings were comprehensive and extremely thorough. She was extremely knowledgeable about her craft, informative, and helpful. She made sure to devise plan options for us to consider that fit our vision yet remained within budget. On the day of the wedding, Katherine and her team showed up on time and wasted no time. She met with both of us to hand deliver bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres, etc. Ceremony and reception decor was absolutely breathtaking. We can't thank Katherine and her team enough for their professionalism, expertise, and kindness. 10/10 Strongly recommend to anyone searching for a floral fairy godmother!

Brook Valley and for obvious reasons. First of all, she knew so much about BBV and how to set up that space with flowers to make it look beautiful. It was extremely helpful that she knew how to design the venue within my budget. Every time I spoke with her she made me very excited to see my vision come alive on my wedding day. She did EXACTY what I was envisioning, I could not be happier. Everything looked perfect. The day of the wedding she showed me everything that she had... perfectly labeled. All of the girls bouquets had a tag that said bridesmaid and mine said bride so we knew exactly to whom, each bouquet belonged to. She showed me all the boutonnieres and counted them with me to make sure we had everyones. Katherine does not leave any room for error. She is incredibly detail oriented and delivers every time. While Katherine was setting up I got a call from a groomsmen saying we were short a boutonniere (it threw me into a panic and I was confused because we had just counted them together). I went up to her to tell her (again, slightly panicing) and without hesitation she told me not to worry, and that she would go down to the grooms lounge and figure out whats going on. Long behold... men just can't count apparently (lol). She is an amazing person to work with and does beautiful work. I would recommend her to anyone looking for beautiful flowers at a reasonable cost.

and she added suggestions that simply blew me away! I'm pretty sure I cried seeing our reception space with with her beautiful designs for the first time. It was everything I could have every wanted! She was such a kind and warm person to work with and so knowledgeable! I knew from the time we booked her that no matter what, it would be beautiful, but finally seeing the vision come to life was something I will never forget! I can't recommend Thistle Bee enough! You 100% need Katherine to make your floral vision a reality! 100000/10 recommend to everyone!

e every detail is covered. Our day was brought inside due to weather, but Katherine and her team pivoted and made sure everything was equally as beautiful indoors. I cannot stress enough how BEAUTIFUL her work is, and how stress free the whole process was with her. Book her immediately!!

ugh many iterations of what we were envisioning for our special day and she was so patient throughout the process. More importantly, when we arrived at our venue, the floral arrangements were absolutely stunning. We could not have asked for a better experience. Thank you Katherine!

day because you can only reference inspiration and images and don't see the final output until the day of. Well, Katherine absolutely matched my vision better than I ever imagined. I was so overwhelmed with joy when I first saw my bridal bouquet. My tables were exactly as I pictured and the combo of florals was breathtaking. She decorated my wedding venue so beautifully it was a total dream come true. Working with Katherine was also such a pleasure; she was professional, not pushy, responsive, and helped guide me to decide exactly what I wanted. I cannot thank her enough as it was a huge component to what made my day so special.

a tartan skirt- if that's not dedication to clients, I don't know what is! Katherine is incredibly knowledgeable and so kind. She nailed my vision and it came out beyond what I could have imagined! Thank you Katherine!! ✨🤍

e proposals she creates are perfectly detailed and really provided the outline for our vision. I started planning pretty early on, and she was super helpful at every step, providing the necessary guidance to help me stay true to my vision AND my budget. Our calls were very productive and gave me reassurance as we continued to move through the process and I knew I could trust her with delivering everything we envisioned for my big day. She and her team absolutely delivered and my airy, romantic vision came to life. From the installations like the fireplaces and chandelier to our sweetheart table and my bouquet, everything was well executed by the team and aligned with all the inspiration I had provided. We were very happy with the final product and would absolutely recommend her and her team!

e team came early and made sure we looked over everything before they left so that we were 100% happy. The flowers were stunning and we loved working with the Thistle Bee team.

inned tons of inspiration but my vision was all over the place. Prior to even consulting with Katherine, I used her Wedding planning guide to help narrow down my focus on what I wanted my day to look like. By the time I met with Katherine for my consultation, it was a breeze! Katherine was professional, kind and transparent about what my budget would offer. During our consultation she helped guide me to understand certain terms, colors, shapes, etc. which really put my mind at ease. The day of the wedding, Katherine's team really nailed my vision, letting the natural beauty of my venue shine with just the right added touch of elegance with her work. The bouquets, centerpieces, sweetheart table and ceremony pieces were everything I could have asked for - everyone was raving about the creativity put into these pieces. I even utilized her team's service when I bit off more than I could chew with my DIY mind - Shea did a wonderful job setting up everything as if she were in my own head. I would recommend Katherine and Thistle Bee to anyone!

the textures, colors, types of flowers and everything I was looking for. Even clarifying on zoom what did I mean by light pink because it could mean 100 different colors. She was able to put into words things I couldn’t explain about floral arrangements and did so beautifully. I took her lead on all creative and she blew me away. I am so so sooooo impressed. 10/10

through everything I would need. The Lodge at Bear Creek is a nice space with the fireplace, which I like because I like the whole hygge aesthetic. Katherine really added more warmth to it with the floral arrangements and candles. She brought a vision I didn’t know I had to life. Katherine was great to work with and I would highly recommend her to any future bride.

flowers. My wedding day exceeded all my visions! Katherine was able to pick up on your vibe right away and I just let her run with it and totally trusted her, and let me tell you.. it was perfect!! They are so thoughtful regarding your budget as well and will work to make your vision fit into your budget and will be honest with what would look best in the space. The day of, they added loose petals to the aisle and it upgraded the ceremony space to be so dreamy! I would recommend them over and over again!

. Not only is she wildly talented, but exceedingly professional, prompt, and responsive. She nailed our vision -- I wouldn't have changed a thing. Hiring her was among the best decisions we made in our wedding planning process! I can't recommend Thistle Bee more enthusiastically.

wers were STUNNING. I can’t even begin the thank Katherine and her team for all of their hard work!!

, but the next big step was finding a florist that could bring that dream to life. Admittedly, I was nervous about finding the right vendor but I was also worried that what I wanted wouldn't be in my budget. When I found Katherine and Thistle Bee I was immediately put at ease. She was very transparent about her pricing and what I would be able to afford. She was also very clear with me about how instagram may not be my reality, for reasons like filters and product choices. Katherine's transparency and clear knowledge for her industry made it easy to trust her and I often found myself deferring to her when making choices. While I knew exactly what I wanted, much of my vision was communicated to Katherine through a hodgepodge of inspo photos and my repeated use of "rustic" and "elegant". Even with my minimal guidance Katherine knew exactly what I wanted! My wedding day far exceeded my expectations. Every flower was placed exactly how I had pictured it in my mind! She did an exceptional job of playing up the beauty of the space while also adding in her own touches. It's impossible for me to pick a favorite detail, but I will never forget watching Katherine set up my ceremony arch from my Bridal suite. It was so special to see her at work and to watch the care and craftsmanship she put into my design. I would recommend her a thousand times over! Thistle Bee took what I've heard can be incredibly stressful process and made it easy. I could not have asked for a better florist for my wedding! I think vendor choice can make or break a wedding-Thistle Bee made mine.

nterpieces would look, bringing my dream to a vision! We communicated throughout the whole process and Katherine was there to alleviate any nerves and fears I had. The day of, she came and saw me with her bright smiling face and I was so in awe with our bouquets and everything. It was such a dream - thank you forever, Katherine!!!

one wedding a day, so when it is your day, they are concentrating solely on you and your vision! Katherine was so attentive and thorough, for two years of planning, she always responded and checked in, whether it was general wedding planning help or about your flowers. She explains her vision, and yours, and somehow puts it all together perfectly while educating you along the way and giving SO many examples of flowers to look at. We even bought her detail box for our detail photos. On our wedding day, she was an absolute delight to meet in person, and she created the most beautiful arrangements for us, from our ceremony arch, to the sweetheart table, to the centerpieces, ALL the bouquets, and then all the florals for our signs and escort table, which she collaborated with our other vendors to make! She truly brought our vision to life, and I would recommend her and her team a million times and more for their talent, their creativity, and for being SO lovely to work with!

ogether perfectly. I had a pretty generic vision for our wedding that she was able to refine and bring to life even better than I could have imagined. She was honest and up front with me about pricing and logistics which was refreshing and helpful to determine what our budget would allow for. I loved everything she provided and couldn't imagine working with anyone else!!

r consultation, we knew we had to book right away and it was the best decision. We weren't really sure of our wedding vision at first and Katherine's guidance was so helpful. And she was always available and quick to respond to literally any question we had! Every aspect of our floral designs were STUNNING. Katherine and her team created the most beautiful wedding arch for our ceremony space, that we were able to also use for our sweetheart table back drop, it was honestly one of our favorite details of the wedding along with the greenery wall they set-up behind out photobooth! We rented the greenery wall and neon sign "better together" and received so many compliments! The centerpieces and bouquets were also so amazing and we are still getting so many compliments from our guests about how beautiful everything was! They set up the most perfect details for our ceremony space and reception, we couldn't have imagined anything better! Katherine and her team made every single part of this process run so smooth from booking, to postponing, to creating, and the delivery/setup/pickup. If you work with Katheine and her team, trust us you will not be disappointed!!

tion. She is the consummate professional, and made the flowers for my recent wedding the least of my worries! With Katherine, I knew we were in good hands. Just one look at the photographs of her work shows you the beautiful arrangements she makes, but along with her stunning work, you also get the patience, real-talk and kindness of an old friend. She was always there to chat with me about updates and answer my questions, and had no problem rolling with some last-minute changes, like a custom piece for our sweetheart table backdrop! Our venue was beautiful as-is, but Katherine turned it into something glorious. From the ceremony arch to my bursting bouquet to the garlands on the table, everything she delivered was simply perfect. Even my now husband, who was admittedly very diva about his boutonniere, couldn’t have imagined a more perfect result. Katherine is an absolute gem, and I will sing her praises to any future bride looking for a florist. Saying, “You should book Katherine,” would be oversimplifying the amazing job the Thistle Bee crew does. That being said, you should book Katherine, and fast. You will not be disappointed!

tion. She is truly an expert in the industry! Our wedding florals were absolutely gorgeous - the design and details exceeded our expectations. When the bouquets for the bridal party were shown to me during the wedding day delivery, one was missing - I let them know, and they fixed it without skipping a beat!! I would definitely recommend Thistle Bee the Florist for anyone planning their wedding day.

could have ever envisioned. I do not know much about flowers and am a visual person, which made me a little nervous when reaching out to florists especially virtual. Katherine washed away my nerves within the first 5 seconds. Her bubbly and caring personality makes her a true pleasure to talk with. She had pictures ready and was so kind to explain about each flower or alternative options. We had talked about candles lining our aisle and the result took my breath away. From the ceremony arch down to the cake florals every single detail was exceptional. I would plan a wedding again just to get the honor to work with Thistle Bee again.

m the initial meeting. The process was completely stress free and I never once worried about the next step in the planning process or a day of detail. She was on top of it! Katherine made our simple rustic elegance vision come to life with the most beautiful bouquets and ceremony spray. I would recommend her to anyone getting married!

wanted for floral arrangements, I was initially lost and we needed a lot of guidance and Katherine did such an amazing job!!! She was able to listen to the vibes I was going for and put together an amazing vision for our big day. Katherine was extremely detail oriented and SUPER responsive throughout the entire stressful process (including COVID-19 postponement STRESS). We could not have been happier with ongoing communication, collaboration and most importantly, our beautiful flowers the day of. I could not recommend Thistle Bee/ Katherine enough and could not imagine a better florist for our wedding!

every little detail. My bouquet was truly one of a kind and something I will treasure forever. She even made my dog a floral collar to match. Trust me, Thistle Bee is the way to go!

ture and enhance that beauty through our table arrangements, aisle decor, bouquets, boutonnières, and a simple but gorgeous barrel piece. The wine barrel decor was a last minute addition. I told her a very vague idea of what I wanted and she ran with it. Walking into our venue and seeing all of the flowers was a dream come true! We also had Katherine take care of our succulent favors and those were a crowd favorite. From the very start to the day of the wedding, it was a completely stress-free process. Katherine is transparent, fair, and communicative. I am forever grateful for the Thistle Bee team for making our wedding flowers better than we ever thought possible 🖤

r venue. Katherine designed my sister’s wedding several years ago and after seeing the magic she pulled off there I knew I needed to work with her. We “saved the date” with her and did a full intake call to get ideas about what we were looking for. Katherine asked all the right questions (some we didn’t even consider!) and was flexible with changes and ideas. She made the vision I had in my head (and on my Pinterest board) truly come to life. I am SO grateful to Katherine and Thistle Bee for making my wedding look incredible!

stunning! But she is also a caring, mindful, patient collaborator who listened to what we had in mind and then laid it all out beautifully so we had the opportunity to think, react, and adjust. She understood our budget, kept us on schedule, was specific about what was possible, and never tried to sway my daughter away from her vision. The results were magical and perfect. Call Katherine as soon as you have a date - she’ll deliver on your dreams and keep you smiling the whole time.

ith us and gave great recommendations based of off the little we did know. My favorite thing she designed for us was the arch behind us during our ceremony - I couldn't even believe my eyes when I saw it. Katherine is extraordinarily talented - definitely hire her!!!

ook Thistle Bee. Katherine is knowledgeable, kind, and feels like 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!

and flexible as we moved our wedding and worked with me on a floral 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!

preferred vendor list and there was no doubt in my mind why! Katherine 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!

lable for my dates. At one of the reschedules, she was already booked 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!

work matched what I wanted from a florist. After our style proposal 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!!

wedding and move it a year out. I could not recommend her enough!

pletely! My cascade bouquet was so elegant and modern, with beautiful 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!

tion. Her creativity and knowledge is off the charts, and her personality 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!!

e has been so accommodating and easy to communicate with. I can'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!!

n our original date, and Katherine is one of the main reasons it 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!

helped me figure out our wedding colors when I had no idea where 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!

Our centerpieces were show stoppers. The bouquet photographed impeccably. I could not have been happier with my experience!

ding from Summer to early Fall, but Katherine made it so simple and seamless. Our flowers were perfect! Definitely recommend.

p in and save the day! Within only hours of being put in touch with 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!